Western Union Completes $450M Debt Offering with New Covenants

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Western Union completed a $450 million offering of 4.750% Notes due 2029, finalizing terms that include interest rate adjustments based on credit ratings and amendments to existing debt covenants.

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• Debt Offering Completed

  Western Union completed the sale of $450 million in 4.750% Notes due 2029 on March 9, 2026, following the underwriting agreement dated February 26, 2026.

• Pricing and Terms Finalized

  The notes were issued at a purchase price of 99.539% of the principal amount, with interest payable semi-annually, as detailed in the Third Supplemental Indenture.

• Interest Rate Adjustment Mechanism

  The notes feature an interest rate adjustment based on credit rating changes from Moody's and S&P, with the rate increasing if ratings are downgraded and decreasing if upgraded, within a range of 4.750% to 6.750%.

• Debt Covenant Amendments

  The company amended its base indenture to increase flexibility for secured indebtedness and sale-leaseback transactions, raising the threshold to the greater of $300 million or 15% of Consolidated Net Worth.

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This 8-K reports the completion of a substantial debt offering, providing Western Union with $450 million in capital. This follows the Free Writing Prospectus filed on February 26, 2026, which announced the finalized pricing for these notes. This filing confirms the closing of the transaction and details the full terms of the 4.750% Notes due 2029. Key features include an interest rate adjustment mechanism tied to credit ratings, which offers some protection to bondholders, and a change of control repurchase provision. Additionally, the company amended its debt covenants, increasing its flexibility regarding secured indebtedness and sale-leaseback transactions. This financing event strengthens the company's liquidity and financial structure, potentially supporting its strategic initiatives, such as debt repayment as previously indicated.