The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) and International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) (NASDAQ:IMXI) announced today the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 in connection with Western Union’s planned acquisition of Intermex.

The expiration of the waiting period represents an important regulatory approval for the completion of the planned acquisition, which was first announced earlier this year. The acquisition is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to obtaining other regulatory approvals, the approval by Intermex’s stockholders and the satisfaction or waiver of certain other customary closing conditions.

The planned deal was first announced in August 2025. Under the definitive agreement, Western Union will acquire Intermex in an all-cash transaction at $16.00 per IMXI share, representing a total equity and enterprise value of approximately $500 million.