DENVER and MIAMI, Aug.  14, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) and International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) (NASDAQ:IMXI) today provided an update regarding regulatory approvals for

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Western Union and Intermex Provide Update on Pending Acquisition

Regulatory Update on WU-Intermex Deal Sets Near-Term Closing Risk

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    <p>DENVER and MIAMI, Aug.  14, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) and International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) (NASDAQ:IMXI) today provided an update regarding regulatory approvals for</p>
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    <p>Western Union and Intermex reported NYDFS approval for the Intermex acquisition, including commitments on remittance services in New York. California&#039;s DFPI suspended its extension to review the deal, delaying final clearance. The firms aim to close promptly after DFPI reinstatement, with standard closing conditions; near-term regulatory risk could weigh on IMXI until clarity emerges.</p>
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    <ul><li>NYDFS approves Western Union&#039;s acquisition of Intermex; commits on NY remittance services.</li><li>DFPI suspends its approval extension for six months to review the transaction.</li><li>Closing remains contingent on DFPI reinstatement and customary closing conditions.</li><li>WU-Intermex deal may expand cross-border remittance capabilities; timing uncertain.</li><li>IMXI shares may stay volatile as regulators review the transaction.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Western Union (WU)</strong>: Acquirer in the proposed transaction; NYDFS approval advances deal; final clearance depends on DFPI reinstatement.</li><li><strong>Intermex (IMXI)</strong>: Target of the merger; outcome hinges on regulatory reinstatement and closing timing.</li></ul>
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    <h3>M&amp;A</h3>
    <p>Category: M&amp;A. The article centers on regulatory progress and a suspension in a pending acquisition, directly affecting IMXI&#039;s near-term valuation and closing probability.</p>
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    <ul><li>NYDFS approval with commitments on NY remittance services supports the deal optics.</li><li>DFPI suspension creates closing-delay risk and added regulatory uncertainty.</li><li>Timing of closing remains uncertain until DFPI reinstatement is achieved.</li><li>Successful closing could unlock expanded cross-border remittance capabilities.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Date of release: Aug 14, 2026.</li><li>NYDFS approved Western Union&#039;s pending acquisition of Intermex with remittance commitments for New York.</li><li>California DFPI suspended the approval extension on Aug 13, 2026 for further review.</li><li>DFPI previously granted an extension on July 31, 2026.</li><li>Closing is subject to DFPI reinstatement and satisfied customary closing conditions.</li><li>Intermex founded in 1994; operates in US, Canada, Spain, Italy, Germany; serves 60+ countries; thousands of locations.</li></ul>
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    <p>IMXI likely remains volatile until DFPI reinstatement; if closing occurs, upside may materialize in 1–2 quarters.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>DENVER and MIAMI, Aug.  14, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU">WU</a>) and International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IMXI">IMXI</a>) today provided an update regarding regulatory approvals for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex.</p>  <p>Western Union and Intermex announced today that the parties have received regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (the &#34;NYDFS&#34;) for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex. In connection with the approval, Western Union made certain commitments to the NYDFS with respect to remittance services and locations in New York following the acquisition.</p>  <p>Also on August 13, 2026, Western Union and Intermex received a letter dated August 13, 2026 from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (the "DFPI") suspending the approval extension previously granted on July 31, 2026 for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex. In its letter, the DFPI stated that the suspension is "based on a need to further review the transaction as a result of the intervening six months since approval was originally granted, and to further examine the impact of the proposal on operations in this state." Western Union and Intermex intend to engage promptly with the DFPI to address its questions and to seek reinstatement of the approval as soon as practicable.</p>  <p>Western Union and Intermex remain committed to completing the transaction and intend to close promptly after the reinstatement of the DFPI approval, subject to satisfaction or waiver of remaining customary closing conditions.</p>  <p><strong>About Western Union </strong></p>  <p>The Western Union Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WU">WU</a>) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments — across more than 200 countries and territories and nearly 130 currencies — to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is to offer accessible, financial services that help people and communities prosper. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=76yDLMejE4PqheEkFtfo5mXT-zchrXpNDshj8exJcxV9OlHRxqBKXaBMtRH_CG3smqKbQbWTbWyExEkqNc6fSTiJfNXd7R3t0lN5Wz1mVPg=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.westernunion.com</a>.</p>  <p><strong>About Intermex</strong></p>  <p>Founded in 1994, Intermex enables consumers to send money from the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, and Germany to more than 60 countries. Intermex provides digital money through agent retailers; Intermex-operated stores; mobile apps; and Intermex’s websites. Transactions are fulfilled through thousands of retail and bank locations worldwide. Intermex is headquartered in Miami, Florida, with international offices in Puebla, Mexico, Guatemala City, Guatemala, London, England, and Madrid, Spain. For more information about Intermex, please visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ILaDYIwwSl8ytPWGGdMrPsW95XT6QXFkVgVuButZoizX0K-URmQOT2KOR2Dypyr49Dt1XC169weYHwroDaj_Indq47fjZE0zpzE0hx_6-6bnIyQPYwqXFckLg-Mlncj1lS7GF-Sbk_RAGvbbzvF8xNzi8TDrDL9DLa2divbw_rqSkahHNk3knIdYXGxUHK_u2ELHKMLGue4gqRuI7NjTDnXx0Nr7U3yTng7jukA7-XBf-rpTJ4IM-51O3zwQmZ5qiXTft0DCpAJKiOOL6ZOS51_JYRAvReKYOVFEi0OhqMXlD8wN1Bcz72Z9mjynPra7BmHudRddQcGSYTcn0B4M_q_UP2NkcyKeW3LzCdeMsY0=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.intermexonline.com</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Western Union Contacts:</strong></p>  <p><strong><em>Media Relations: <br></br></em></strong>Amanda Demarest<br></br>media@westernunion.com</p>  <p><strong><em>Investor Relations:<br></br></em></strong>Tom Hadley<br></br>WesternUnion.IR@westernunion.com</p>  <p><strong>Intermex Contact:</strong></p>  <p><strong><em>Investor Relations:<br></br></em></strong>Alex Sadowski<br></br>IR@intermexusa.com</p>  <p><strong>Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-Looking Statements </strong></p>  <p>This press release contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Words such as "expects," "intends," "targets," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "guides," "provides guidance," "provides outlook," "projects," "designed to," "pending," "working to," "subject to," and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," and "might" are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Readers of this joint press release of Western Union and Intermex should not rely solely on the forward-looking statements and should consider all uncertainties and risks discussed in the Risk Factors section of the respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for Western Union and Intermex and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") made by Western Union and Intermex, respectively. The statements are only as of the date they are made, and neither Western Union nor Intermex undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.</p>  <p>By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend upon future circumstances that may or may not occur, such as the consummation of the proposed transaction and the anticipated benefits thereof. These and other forward-looking statements, as well as any related oral statements, are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, factors relating to the proposed acquisition of Intermex by Western Union, including: (i) the completion of the proposed transaction on anticipated terms and timing (or whether the transaction will close at all), including obtaining regulatory approvals (such as the pending approval from the DFPI) and the satisfaction or waiver of conditions to the completion of the transaction; (ii) the ability of Western Union to integrate and implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Intermex’s business after the completion of the proposed transaction; (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the definitive merger agreement, which may require either Western Union or Intermex to pay a termination fee or other expenses; (iv) potential significant transaction costs associated with the proposed transaction, and the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (v) continued availability of capital and other changes in capital markets; (vi) potential litigation or regulatory actions relating to the proposed transaction, which could result in significant costs of defense, indemnification, and liability; (vii) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction, such as diverting management’s attention from the ongoing business operations and relationships of Western Union or Intermex, may harm its business, including current plans and operations, the market price of the capital stock of Western Union and Intermex, or Western Union’s and Intermex’s operating results; (viii) the effect of the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transaction on the ability of Western Union or Intermex to retain and hire key personnel; (ix) Western Union or Intermex’s ability to maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, governments, regulators and others with whom Western Union or Intermex, respectively, does business, or its operating results or business generally; (x) potential adverse business uncertainty resulting from restrictions imposed by the definitive merger agreement during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact Western Union or Intermex’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xi) the impact of regulatory actions, investigations or inquiries, including the suspension of previously granted approvals, on the timing or completion of the proposed transaction; and (xii) the risks and uncertainties pertaining to Western Union and Intermex’s respective businesses, including those set forth in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed by Western Union and Intermex, respectively, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed or furnished with the SEC.</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgxMDE0MyM3Nzc2NjM2IzIxMjA2OTM="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/MGJmNTFjNGQtMmM3OS00OTkxLWIwNTQtNmYxNmE4MDBmMTc4LTExMzIyNjQtMjAyNi0wOC0xNC1lbg==/tiny/Intermex-Wire-Transfer.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7ec9d73a-7292-44e4-af48-8d93924feca4"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/7ec9d73a-7292-44e4-af48-8d93924feca4/small/intermex-logo-png.png" border="0" width="150" height="34" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Western Union and Intermex reported NYDFS approval for the Intermex acquisition, including commitments on remittance services in New York. California's DFPI suspended its extension to review the deal, delaying final clearance. The firms aim to close promptly after DFPI reinstatement, with standard closing conditions; near-term regulatory risk could weigh on IMXI until clarity emerges.

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