Western Union CO 8-K
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Western Union Co. Completes $450M 4.75% Notes Offering
What Happened
- The Western Union Company announced on March 9, 2026 that it completed an offering and sale of $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Notes due 2029. The notes were issued under the company’s Form S-3 registration (No. 333-290539) and pursuant to the Indenture and a Third Supplemental Indenture dated March 9, 2026.
Key Details
- Offering size: $450,000,000 aggregate principal.
- Coupon and maturity: 4.750% fixed interest, due 2029.
- Underwriters/representatives: Citigroup Global Markets Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (representatives).
- Transaction documents: Underwriting Agreement (Feb 26, 2026) and Third Supplemental Indenture (Mar 9, 2026); legal opinion by Sidley Austin LLP is included in the filing.
Why It Matters
- This issuance increases Western Union’s outstanding long-term debt by $450 million and creates a fixed interest obligation at 4.75% through 2029.
- Investors should note the additional interest expense and potential impact on leverage and cash-flow needs; the filing does not state the specific use of proceeds.
- Relevant documents (underwriting agreement, supplemental indenture, form of notes, and legal opinion) are filed with the 8-K for investors who want the full legal and contractual terms.
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