The Western Union Company (WU) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• FY25 GAAP revenue reached $4.1B, with adjusted revenue at $4B and adjusted EPS at $1.75; $530M was returned to stockholders via dividends and buybacks.

• Consumer Services revenue grew 32%, and the company completed the Eurochange acquisition and agreed to acquire Intermex, expected to close in Q2 2026.

• The Beyond strategy, launched in November 2025, emphasizes a digital-first approach and financial inclusion, doubling account payouts since 2022.

• The company completed a $150M cost redeployment program ahead of schedule and maintained stable adjusted EPS despite revenue headwinds.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Board recommends voting FOR all management proposals, including director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and the 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Board recommends voting AGAINST a shareholder proposal to allow action by written consent, citing transparency and existing rights to call special meetings at a 10% threshold.

• Previous written consent proposals received limited support; the board reduced the special meeting threshold in response to shareholder feedback.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 11 members, 92% independent, with diverse backgrounds in leadership, finance, global operations, and regulated industries.

• Five new directors have joined since 2020, increasing board diversity (58% diverse, including gender, ethnicity, and LGBTQ+ representation).

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation and Benefits, Compliance, Corporate Governance) are fully independent.

• Corporate governance practices include annual director elections, proxy access, majority vote standard, no poison pill, and robust stock ownership guidelines.