BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Western Union Company to 7.9%

BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A on April 24, 2026, disclosing a significant ownership stake in The Western Union Company (WU). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 24,861,056 shares of Common Stock, representing 7.9% of the company's total outstanding shares. This filing marks an amendment (No. 16) to their previous disclosures. According to the filing, BlackRock holds sole voting power over 24,148,420 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 24,861,056 shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business, and the filing indicates that the acquisition was not intended to change or influence the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries under the BlackRock parent holding company are identified as having the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of these shares, though no single individual's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding common stock.