---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-412336"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WU"
cik: "0001365135"
company_name: "Western Union CO"
filed_at: "2026-10-02T20:21:29+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:37:49.654069+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Western Union, IMXI refile HSR for merger; DFPI approval suspended, closing delayed past Oct 6

## Summary
- Western Union and International Money Express filed new HSR Premerger Notification forms with the FTC and DOJ on Oct 2, 2026, starting a new 30-day waiting period; early termination requested.
- The prior HSR waiting period expired Oct 6, 2025, and clearance lasts only one year, so a new filing was required to close the merger after Oct 6, 2026.
- California DFPI suspended its approval of the merger (disclosed Aug 13, 2026); the parties do not expect reinstatement before Oct 6, 2026 and remain in talks with the regulator.
- Merger Agreement dated Aug 10, 2025: Ivey Merger Sub, Inc. will merge into IMXI, which survives as a wholly owned Western Union subsidiary.
- All other regulatory approvals are obtained; closing still conditioned on HSR expiration/termination, DFPI reinstatement and other customary conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-412336
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WU
- cik: 0001365135
- company_name: Western Union CO
- filed_at: 2026-10-02T20:21:29+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526412336/0001193125-26-412336-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1365135/000119312526412336/d160759d8k.htm

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