Western Union Re-files for HSR Act Approval for Pending IMXI Merger

The Western Union Company has re-filed for antitrust clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act for its pending acquisition of International Money Express, Inc. (IMXI). This procedural step was required as the original one-year HSR clearance was set to expire on October 6, 2026, while other regulatory approvals remain outstanding.

Key Details

• New HSR Filing: On October 2, 2026, Western Union and IMXI submitted new Premerger Notification forms, initiating a new 30-day waiting period. The companies have requested early termination.
• Regulatory Delay: The re-filing was necessary because the approval from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), which was previously suspended, is not expected before the original HSR clearance expires.
• Pending Approvals: The merger's completion is now contingent upon the expiration of the new HSR waiting period and the reinstatement of the DFPI's approval, among other conditions.