8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 21, 2009

MoneyGram International, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-31950	16-1690064
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
1550 Utica Avenue South, Suite 100, Minneapolis, Minnesota		55416
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 952-591-3000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 21, 2009, MoneyGram International, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it will be making an optional $40 million prepayment on its Tranche B Term Loan under its Senior Secured Credit Facility on December 22, 2009. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.01.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	MoneyGram International, Inc.
December 21, 2009	By:	/s/ Carolyn J. Eshleman
		Name: Carolyn J. Eshleman
		Title: Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.01	Press Release dated December 21, 2009 Announcing Debt Prepayment

EX-99.01

Exhibit 99.01

MoneyGram International Makes $40 million Debt Prepayment

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21, 2009—MoneyGram International (NYSE:MGI), a global leader in the payment services industry, today announced that it has provided notice to its debt holders that on Dec. 22, 2009, it will make an optional $40 million prepayment on its tranche B term loan under the senior secured credit facility.

“We remain focused on continuing to improve our capital structure and are very pleased to be able to make a prepayment on our term B debt to further reduce the company’s total outstanding debt obligation,” said Pamela H. Patsley, chairman and CEO.

Including this latest payment, MoneyGram International will have paid $187 million toward its outstanding debt obligation in 2009. This represents a 19 percent decrease in the company’s total outstanding debt since Jan. 1, 2009.

About MoneyGram International

MoneyGram International offers more control and more choices for people separated by distance or with limited bank relationships to meet their financial needs. A leading global payment services company, MoneyGram International helps consumers to pay bills quickly and safely send money around the world in as little as 10 minutes. Its global network is comprised of 186,000 agent locations in nearly 190 countries and territories. MoneyGram’s convenient and reliable network includes retailers, international post offices and financial institutions. Now, MoneyGram offers its most loyal customers MoneyGram Rewards for cash discounts on eligible money transfers from the U.S. – visit www.mymoneygram.com to register today. To learn more about money transfer or bill payment at an agent location or online, please visit www.moneygram.com.

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Contacts
Media:
Lynda Michielutti
952-591-3846
lmichielutti@moneygram.com

Investors:
Alex Holmes
720-568-8703
aholmes@moneygram.com