Western Union Re-Files HSR for Intermex Deal as DFPI Approval Remains Suspended
WU is trading near its 52-week low of $5.87 (2.9% above the low).
Summary
Western Union re-filed its HSR notification for the Intermex merger on October 2, 2026, after the original clearance lapsed. California's DFPI approval remains suspended, adding further delay to a deal already facing regulatory scrutiny.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · WU
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HSR Re-Filing Required
The original HSR clearance expired on October 6, 2025, and its one-year effectiveness window has lapsed. Consequently, Western Union and IMXI filed new Premerger Notification forms on October 2, 2026, starting a new 30-day waiting period.
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DFPI Approval Still Suspended
California's DFPI suspended its approval on August 13, 2026, and is not expected to reinstate it before October 6, 2026. The parties continue discussions with the DFPI.
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Deal Timeline Extended
The merger, first announced on August 10, 2025, now requires expiration of the new HSR waiting period, reinstatement of DFPI approval, and satisfaction of other closing conditions. No closing date is specified.
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Early Termination Requested
Western Union and IMXI have requested early termination of the new HSR waiting period, which could shorten the review if granted.
Analysis · WU · Trade & Services
The Intermex acquisition has hit yet another regulatory snag. With the original HSR clearance set to expire on October 6, 2026, Western Union was forced to submit a new antitrust filing, triggering a fresh 30-day waiting period. Adding to the uncertainty, California's DFPI has not reinstated its approval and is not expected to do so before that deadline. The deal, first announced in August 2025, remains in limbo with no clear closing date.
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At the time of this filing, WU was trading at $6.04 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.9B. The 52-week trading range was $5.87 to $10.35. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.