Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•3 November 2026•
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Western Union and Intermex Clear Regulatory Hurdle for Merger
Key Facts
1Western Union and International Money Express announced the expiration of the HSR Act waiting period, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for their merger.
Western Union and International Money Express announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act waiting period, clearing a critical regulatory step for their merger. Investing.com reported that this development removes a major hurdle required for the transaction to proceed toward final closing.
The expiration of the waiting period indicates that US antitrust regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), do not intend to block the acquisition at this stage. This milestone reduces deal uncertainty for both entities as they move closer to completing the merger in the remittance sector.