International Money Express, Western Union refile for US antitrust clearance on merger plan
IMXI•International Money Express and Western Union filed again for U.S. antitrust clearance on Oct. 2, 2026, resetting the 30-day review clock. The deal remains blocked by a suspended California DFPI sign-off, and the companies requested early clearance.
1. Merger review restarts
Western Union plans to acquire International Money Express through a merger, leaving IMXI as a wholly owned Western Union unit. The companies filed a fresh U.S. antitrust filing on Oct. 2, 2026, resetting the 30-day review clock, and requested early clearance to keep the deal viable beyond the prior Oct. 6 deadline.
2. California sign-off remains
Closing remains blocked by a suspended California DFPI sign-off, and talks are continuing to seek its reinstatement.
