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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-314213"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WU"
cik: "0001365135"
company_name: "Western Union CO"
filed_at: "2026-07-23T20:34:53+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-23T20:36:21.993364+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Western Union EVP & CLO Benjamin Adams to retire Nov 2, 2026 under Voluntary Retirement Program

## Summary
- Benjamin Adams, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, will retire effective November 2, 2026.
- He will continue in his role until a successor is appointed, assisting with transition.
- Eligible for Voluntary Retirement Program: 6 months base salary, prorated 2026 target annual incentive, continued equity vesting.
- Program eligibility: age 50+, 5+ years service, combined age+service >=60.
- Adams notified the company of his retirement decision on July 20, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-314213
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WU
- cik: 0001365135
- company_name: Western Union CO
- filed_at: 2026-07-23T20:34:53+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526314213/0001193125-26-314213-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526314213/d856492d8k.htm

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