HSR waiting period expires for Western Union’s acquisition of International Money Express
WU•The antitrust waiting period for Western Union’s acquisition of International Money Express expired on November 2, 2026. Closing still requires reinstatement of suspended California approval and satisfaction or waiver of other conditions.
1. Waiting period expires
The antitrust waiting period for Western Union’s acquisition of International Money Express expired November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Closing remains subject to reinstatement of suspended California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation approval and satisfaction or waiver of other closing conditions.
2. Merger agreement
Under the August 10, 2025, merger agreement, International Money Express will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Union.




