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The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, offering innovative financial services that empower individuals and businesses worldwide. With over 160 years of history, Western Union has firmly established itself as the largest money transfer company globally, handling over 270 million transactions in 2023 alone.
The company’s core business revolves around providing domestic and international money transfers through an extensive network of approximately 600,000 agents located across more than 200 countries and territories. This network ensures that families, friends, and businesses can easily send money and stay connected almost anywhere in the world. Western Union’s agents and employees are considered ambassadors of trust, responsibility, and hope, reflecting the company’s core values and dedication to its consumers.
Recent achievements include the expansion of Western Union’s network of concept stores and company-owned hubs in Europe. As of December 2023, the company has inaugurated 100 locations across 13 European markets, including Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. These concept stores not only facilitate international money transfers but also provide a premium brand experience and enhanced service levels. This initiative is part of Western Union's broader retail strategy, aiming to offer an omni-channel experience to customers, support local micro-entrepreneurs, and promote financial inclusion within migrant communities.
Western Union continues to innovate with new ventures, such as the launch of WU Digital in San Francisco, CA. This technology-driven platform enhances the company's digital capabilities, providing faster, easier, and more convenient access to its services. The company’s commitment to financial inclusion is evident through its investments in micro-entrepreneurship, allowing retail partners to open exclusive Western Union locations and play a vital role in their communities.
Financially, Western Union is robust, with a strong presence in both the digital and physical realms, offering services across nearly 130 currencies. The company’s mission is to help people and communities prosper by providing accessible financial services, thereby enabling consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global network of retail locations.
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The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per share, payable on December 31, 2021. Stockholders of record will be those registered by the close of business on December 17, 2021. Western Union is a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, connecting businesses and consumers globally. With a vast network spanning over 200 countries and territories, it facilitates access to billions of bank accounts and millions of digital wallets.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) has announced the retirement of CEO Hikmet Ersek, effective December 31, 2021, after 21 years with the company. Devin B. McGranahan, previously of Fiserv, Inc., will succeed Ersek as CEO and has also been appointed to the Board of Directors. McGranahan aims to accelerate growth, expand payment offerings, and leverage Western Union's robust financial strength and unique cross-border platform. Ersek will assist in the transition as a special advisor until mid-2022.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) has expanded its strategic partnership with Mastercard, enhancing their digital collaboration in cross-border payments. The integration of Mastercard Send into Western Union's network allows U.S. domestic recipients to load funds onto debit cards instantly. Additionally, 16 European markets can now send money transfers directly to Mastercard debit cards, improving transaction speeds. This partnership aims to position Western Union as a leading global financial network.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced its participation at the Citi FinTech Conference on November 15, 2021, at 3:45 p.m. Eastern time. CFO Raj Agrawal will present important insights during the event. Investors can access the presentation via a webcast, which will be archived for later viewing. Western Union is a leader in cross-border payments, facilitating transactions in over 200 countries and 130 currencies, connecting businesses and consumers globally.
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Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) reported third quarter 2021 revenues of $1.3 billion, a 2% increase year-over-year. GAAP EPS rose to $0.57, up from $0.55 in Q3 2020, with adjusted EPS at $0.63. The growth was driven by digital money transfer revenues, which surged 15%. Despite strong cash flow of over $680 million year-to-date, the company updated its 2021 outlook, slightly lowering GAAP EPS to between $1.80 - $1.85. CEO Hikmet Ersek highlighted a new digital banking pilot and the launch of WU Shop as part of their ecosystem strategy.
Western Union has launched WU Shop in Germany and Austria, with a U.S. rollout expected in Q4. This shopping platform allows consumers to shop from over 12,000 merchants globally and send gifts internationally. Customers benefit from exclusive offers and cash back on purchases. Additionally, a digital banking pilot is set to launch in Germany and Romania, offering a multi-currency account and debit card. This expansion aims to deepen customer relationships and strengthen Western Union's position in the growing digital banking market.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) announced a conference call scheduled for November 2, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the third-quarter results for 2021. A press release highlighting these financial results will be available at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on the same day. Participants can access the conference via telephone by dialing +1 (888) 317-6003 in the U.S. or +1 (412) 317-6061 internationally. Registration is required for the webcast, which will also be available for replay on their investor relations website.
Western Union International Bank has joined the Single Euro Payments Area Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) scheme, enhancing its real-time payment capabilities in Europe. This involvement allows Western Union to provide consumers with real-time money transfer options across 24 countries, ensuring faster and more reliable transactions available 24/7. Over 60% of Western Union's global account payout transactions are now delivered in real-time, demonstrating its commitment to expanding financial service offerings in Europe. This milestone highlights Western Union's role as a key player in the European financial services market.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) has acquired a 15% stake in stc Bank for $200 million, positioning itself in a growing payments technology company and one of the first digital banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This investment strengthens Western Union's global consumer ecosystem and enhances its digital growth strategy. The licensing for stc Bank as a digital bank has been approved by the Saudi Council of Ministers and is awaiting regulatory requirements from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
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