Group 1 - Western Union will acquire International Money Express (Intermex) for approximately $500 million in total equity and enterprise value [1] - The acquisition price is set at $16.00 per share of Intermex, representing a premium of about 50% over Intermex's 90-day volume-weighted average stock price [1] - The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals [1] Group 2 - Western Union anticipates that the acquisition will immediately increase its adjusted earnings per share by over $0.10 in the first full year post-transaction [1] - The deal is projected to generate approximately $30 million in cost synergies annually within the first 24 months [1] - The acquisition has received unanimous approval from the boards of both Western Union and Intermex [1]