The Western Union Company has announced the expiration of the mandatory waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act for its proposed acquisition of International Money Express, Inc. (IMXI). This marks a significant step toward completing the merger originally announced in August 2025.
Key Details
- Regulatory Milestone: The HSR Act waiting period officially expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 2026, clearing a major federal antitrust hurdle for the deal.
- Transaction Background: The merger agreement, which will make IMXI a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Union, was first signed on August 10, 2025.
- Remaining Conditions: The merger is not yet complete and remains subject to the reinstatement of a suspended approval from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, as well as other customary closing conditions.