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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-350419"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WU"
cik: "0001365135"
company_name: "Western Union CO"
filed_at: "2026-08-14T11:43:18+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-14T11:45:38.059799+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Western Union gets NYDFS approval for Intermex deal; California suspends approval extension

## Summary
- NYDFS approved WU's acquisition of Intermex on Aug 13, 2026; WU made commitments on NY remittance services and locations.
- California DFPI suspended the July 31, 2026 approval extension, citing need for further review of the transaction.
- WU and Intermex will engage with DFPI to seek reinstatement and intend to close promptly after approval is restored.
- No financial terms of the acquisition were disclosed in this filing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-350419
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WU
- cik: 0001365135
- company_name: Western Union CO
- filed_at: 2026-08-14T11:43:18+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526350419/0001193125-26-350419-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526350419/d126356d8k.htm

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