---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-078791"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WU"
cik: "0001365135"
company_name: "Western Union CO"
filed_at: "2024-06-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T00:28:31.646385+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Western Union signs $800M unsecured term loan facility, expandable to $1B

## Summary
- Delayed draw term loan of $800M, draw period from June 25, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024.
- Option to increase commitments up to $1B with additional lender approval.
- Interest: Term SOFR + 1.000%-1.625% or Base Rate + 0.000%-0.625% (based on credit rating).
- Proceeds for general corporate purposes, including debt refinancing and fees.
- Final maturity is 3 years from initial funding date; includes customary covenants and ICR maintenance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-078791
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WU
- cik: 0001365135
- company_name: Western Union CO
- filed_at: 2024-06-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000095017024078791/0000950170-24-078791-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000095017024078791/wu-20240625.htm

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