[PREM14A] International Money Express, Inc. Preliminary Merger Proxy Statement
International Money Express (IMXI) called a special meeting to vote on its all-cash sale to Western Union. Under the Merger Agreement, each Intermex common share will be converted into $16.00 in cash, without interest and less applicable withholding, if the deal closes. Approval requires an affirmative vote by a majority of outstanding shares entitled to vote.
The board, following a special independent committee’s review and a fairness opinion from Lazard, unanimously recommends voting FOR the merger, an advisory vote on merger-related executive compensation, and a potential adjournment to solicit more votes if needed. The transaction is not conditioned on financing; Western Union represented it will have sufficient funds. The HSR waiting period expired on October 6, 2025, and closing remains subject to other regulatory consents, including money transmitter licenses. If completed, IMXI will be delisted and cease SEC reporting.
Appraisal rights are available for stockholders who strictly follow DGCL Section 262 procedures. Termination fees include $19.8 million payable by Intermex in specified scenarios and $27.3 million payable by Western Union if an antitrust restraint terminates the deal. The company currently anticipates, but does not guarantee, closing in mid‑2026.
International Money Express (IMXI) ha convocato una riunione speciale per votare sulla sua vendita interamente in contanti a Western Union. In base all'Accordo di Fusion, ogni azione comune Intermex sarà convertita in $16.00 in contanti, senza interessi e meno le ritenute applicabili, se l'affare si chiuderà. L'approvazione richiede un voto affermativo da una maggioranza delle azioni in circolazione aventi diritto al voto.
Il consiglio, dopo la valutazione di una commissione indipendente speciale e di una opinione di correttezza da Lazard, raccomanda all'unanimità di votare A FAVORE della fusione, un voto consultivo sulla retribuzione dei dirigenti legata alla fusione e una potenziale adjournment per sollecitare ulteriori voti, se necessario. La transazione non è condizionata al finanziamento; Western Union ha dichiarato di disporre di fondi sufficienti. Il periodo di attesa HSR è scaduto il 6 ottobre 2025, e la chiusura resta soggetta ad altri consensi normativi, tra cui licenze di trasmissione di denaro. Se completata, IMXI sarà cancellata dalla lista e cesserà la pubblicazione di rapporti SEC.
I diritti di appraisal sono disponibili per gli azionisti che seguono rigorosamente le procedure della DGCL Sezione 262. Le penali di risoluzione includono $19,8 milioni da pagare da Intermex in scenari specifici e $27,3 milioni da pagare da Western Union se uno ostacolo antitrust termina l'accordo. L'azienda prevede attualmente, ma non garantisce, la chiusura entro metà‑2026.
International Money Express (IMXI) convocó una reunión especial para votar la venta completamente en efectivo a Western Union. Bajo el Acuerdo de Fusión, cada acción ordinaria de Intermex se convertirá en $16.00 en efectivo, sin intereses y menos las retenciones aplicables, si el trato se cierra. Se requiere una votación afirmativa de la mayoría de las acciones en circulación con derecho a voto para la aprobación.
La junta, tras la revisión de un comité independiente especial y una opinión de equidad de Lazard, recomienda por unanimidad votar A FAVOR de la fusión, un voto consultivo sobre la compensación ejecutiva relacionada con la fusión y una posible postergación para solicitar más votos si es necesario. La transacción no depende de financiamiento; Western Union afirmó que contará con fondos suficientes. El periodo de espera de la HSR expiró el 6 de octubre de 2025, y el cierre sigue sujeto a otros consentimientos regulatorios, incluidas licencias de transmisión de dinero. Si se completa, IMXI será eliminado de la bolsa y dejará de reportar ante la SEC.
Los derechos de tasación están disponibles para los accionistas que sigan estrictamente los procedimientos de la DGCL Sección 262. Las tarifas de terminación incluyen $19.8 millones a pagar por Intermex en escenarios específicos y $27.3 millones a pagar por Western Union si se termina el acuerdo por una restricción antimonopolio. La empresa prevé, pero no garantiza, el cierre a mediados de 2026.
International Money Express (IMXI)가 Western Union에 대한 전액 현금 매각에 관한 특별 회의를 소집했습니다. 합병 계약에 따라, 거래가 성사될 경우 Intermex의 일반 주식 1주당 $16.00 현금으로 전환되며, 이자 없이 원천징수 적용 금액이 차감됩니다. 승인 요건은 의결권이 있는 발행 주식의 과반수의 긍정적 표를 필요로 합니다.
독립적 특별 위원회의 검토와 Lazard의 공정성 의견에 따라 이사회는 합병에 찬성하는 표결, 합병 관련 경영진 보상에 대한 자문 표결, 필요 시 더 표를 모으기 위한 임시 의결 연장을 만장일치로 권고합니다. 거래는 자금 조달에 조건부가 아님; Western Union은 충분한 자금을 확보했다고 밝혔습니다. HSR 대기 기간은 2025년 10월 6일에 만료되었으며, 거래 종결은 금전 송금 면허를 포함한 다른 규제 동의에 달려 있습니다. 성사되면 IMXI는 상장폐지되어 SEC 보고를 중단합니다.
주주가 DGCL 제262조 절차를 엄격히 따르면 평가권이 있습니다. 해지 수수료로는 Intermex가 특정 시나리오에서 $19.8백만을 지불하고, 반독점 제약으로 거래가 종료될 경우 Western Union이 $27.3백만을 지불합니다. 회사는 현재 2026년 중반에 마감을 예상하지만 보장하지 않습니다.
International Money Express (IMXI) a convoqué une réunion spéciale pour voter la vente entièrement en espèces à Western Union. En vertu de l'accord de fusion, chaque action ordinaire Intermex sera convertie en 16,00 $ en espèces, sans intérêts et déduction faite des retenues applicables, si l'opération est conclue. L'approbation nécessite un vote affirmatif de la majorité des actions en circulation ayant le droit de vote.
Le conseil, après l'examen d'un comité indépendant spécial et une opinion d'équité de Lazard, recommande à l'unanimité de voter POUR la fusion, un vote consultatif sur la rémunération des dirigeants liée à la fusion et une éventuelle prorogation pour solliciter davantage de votes si nécessaire. La transaction n'est pas conditionnée au financement; Western Union a déclaré disposer de fonds suffisants. La période d'attente HSR s'est expirée le 6 octobre 2025, et la clôture reste soumise à d'autres autorisations réglementaires, y compris les licences de transmission d'argent. Si elle est achevée, IMXI sera retirée des cotations et cessera les rapports à la SEC.
Des droits d'appréciation sont disponibles pour les actionnaires qui suivent scrupuleusement les procédures de DGCL section 262. Les frais de résiliation comprennent 19,8 millions de dollars à payer par Intermex dans des scénarios spécifiques et 27,3 millions de dollars à payer par Western Union si une contrainte antitrust met fin à l'accord. L'entreprise prévoit actuellement, mais ne garantit pas, une clôture à la mi-2026.
International Money Express (IMXI) hat eine Sondersitzung einberufen, um über den baren Verkauf an Western Union abzustimmen. Gemäß dem Fusionsvertrag wird jede Intermex-Stammaktie bei Abschluss in 16,00 USD in bar umgewandelt, ohne Zinsen und abzüglich anwendbarer Quellensteuer. Zur Genehmigung ist eine positive Stimme von der Mehrheit der ausstehenden Stimmrechte erforderlich.
Der Vorstand empfiehlt nach Prüfung durch einen speziellen unabhängigen Ausschuss und eine Fairness-Meinung von Lazard einstimmig die Abstimmung FÜR die Fusion, eine beratende Abstimmung zur vergütungsbezogenen Unternehmensführung im Zusammenhang mit der Fusion und ggf. eine Adjournment, um weitere Stimmen zu gewinnen. Die Transaktion ist nicht an eine Finanzierung gebunden; Western Union hat erklärt, über ausreichende Mittel zu verfügen. Die HSR-Wartezeit ist am 6. Oktober 2025 abgelaufen, und der Abschluss bleibt anderen behördlichen Genehmigungen vorbehalten, einschließlich Geldtransaktionslizenzen. Wenn sie abgeschlossen wird, wird IMXI von der Börse genommen und beendet SEC-Berichte.
Appraisal-Rechte stehen Aktionären zur Verfügung, die strikt die Verfahren von DGCL Abschnitt 262 befolgen. Kündigungsgebühren umfassen 19,8 Millionen USD, zahlbar von Intermex in festgelegten Szenarien, und 27,3 Millionen USD, zahlbar von Western Union, falls eine kartellrechtliche Einschränkung den Deal beendet. Das Unternehmen geht derzeit, ohne zu garantieren, von einer Abschluss Mitte 2026 aus.
International Money Express (IMXI) دعا إلى اجتماع خاص للتصويت على بيعه بالكامل نقداً إلى Western Union. وفقاً لاتفاق الاندماج، سيُحوّل كل سهم عادي من Intermex إلى $16.00 نقداً، بلا فائدة وبخصم الاستقطاعات المطبقة، إذا تم الإغلاق. يحتاج التصويت إلى موافقة أغلبية الأسهم القائمة المخولة للتصويت.
بعد مراجعة لجنة مستقلة خاصة ورأي عدالة من Lazard، توصي مجلس الإدارة وبإجماع بالتصويت لصالح الاندماج، وتصويت استشاري على تعويض الإدارة المرتبط بالاندماج، واحتمالية تأجيل لإحضار أصوات إضافية إن لزم الأمر. المعاملة ليست مشروطة بتمويل؛ وقد ذكرت Western Union أن لديها أموال كافية. انتهى فترة الانتظار الخاصة بـ HSR في 6 أكتوبر 2025، والإغلاق لا يزال رهناً بموافقات تنظيمية أخرى، بما فيها تراخيص تحويل الأموال. إذا تم الإغلاق، سيتم إدراج IMXI في قائمة التوقف عن التداول وسيتم التوقف عن تقارير SEC.
حقوق التقييم متاحة للمساهمين الذين يتبعون بدقة إجراءات DGCL القسم 262. تشمل رسوم الإنهاء $19.8 مليون تدفعها Intermex في سيناريوهات محددة و$27.3 مليون تدفعها Western Union إذا terminates الصفقة بسبب قيد مضاد للاحتكار. الشركة تتوقع حالياً، لكنها لا تضمن، إغلاقاً في منتصف 2026.
International Money Express (IMXI) 已召开特别会议,投票同意将其全现金出售给Western Union。根据并购协议,若交易完成,Intermex的每股普通股将以$16.00美元现金转换,不支付利息并扣除适用的预提税。批准需要有表决权的在外流通股多数票。
董事会在一家特别独立委员会的审查和 Lazard 的公允性意见后,一致建议投票支持本次并购、就并购相关的高管薪酬进行咨询表决,以及在需要时可能进行休会以征求更多表决。交易不以融资为条件;Western Union 表示将拥有足够资金。HSR 等待期限已于 2025 年 10 月 6 日到期,完成仍需获得其他监管同意,包括资金转移许可。若完成,IMXI 将退市并停止向 SEC 报告。
若严格遵循 DGCL 第 262 条程序,股东可享有评估权。终止费包括由 Intermex 在特定情形下支付的1980 万美元以及若因反垄断限制终止交易时由 Western Union 支付的2730 万美元。公司目前预期但不保证在2026 年中期完成。
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Insights
Cash sale at $16.00 per share; closing hinges on shareholder and regulatory steps.
Intermex proposes an all-cash merger where holders receive
Key conditions remain: a majority of outstanding shares must approve; the HSR waiting period already expired on
The company indicates an anticipated close in
International Money Express (IMXI) ha convocato una riunione speciale per votare sulla sua vendita interamente in contanti a Western Union. In base all'Accordo di Fusion, ogni azione comune Intermex sarà convertita in $16.00 in contanti, senza interessi e meno le ritenute applicabili, se l'affare si chiuderà. L'approvazione richiede un voto affermativo da una maggioranza delle azioni in circolazione aventi diritto al voto.
Il consiglio, dopo la valutazione di una commissione indipendente speciale e di una opinione di correttezza da Lazard, raccomanda all'unanimità di votare A FAVORE della fusione, un voto consultivo sulla retribuzione dei dirigenti legata alla fusione e una potenziale adjournment per sollecitare ulteriori voti, se necessario. La transazione non è condizionata al finanziamento; Western Union ha dichiarato di disporre di fondi sufficienti. Il periodo di attesa HSR è scaduto il 6 ottobre 2025, e la chiusura resta soggetta ad altri consensi normativi, tra cui licenze di trasmissione di denaro. Se completata, IMXI sarà cancellata dalla lista e cesserà la pubblicazione di rapporti SEC.
I diritti di appraisal sono disponibili per gli azionisti che seguono rigorosamente le procedure della DGCL Sezione 262. Le penali di risoluzione includono $19,8 milioni da pagare da Intermex in scenari specifici e $27,3 milioni da pagare da Western Union se uno ostacolo antitrust termina l'accordo. L'azienda prevede attualmente, ma non garantisce, la chiusura entro metà‑2026.
International Money Express (IMXI) convocó una reunión especial para votar la venta completamente en efectivo a Western Union. Bajo el Acuerdo de Fusión, cada acción ordinaria de Intermex se convertirá en $16.00 en efectivo, sin intereses y menos las retenciones aplicables, si el trato se cierra. Se requiere una votación afirmativa de la mayoría de las acciones en circulación con derecho a voto para la aprobación.
La junta, tras la revisión de un comité independiente especial y una opinión de equidad de Lazard, recomienda por unanimidad votar A FAVOR de la fusión, un voto consultivo sobre la compensación ejecutiva relacionada con la fusión y una posible postergación para solicitar más votos si es necesario. La transacción no depende de financiamiento; Western Union afirmó que contará con fondos suficientes. El periodo de espera de la HSR expiró el 6 de octubre de 2025, y el cierre sigue sujeto a otros consentimientos regulatorios, incluidas licencias de transmisión de dinero. Si se completa, IMXI será eliminado de la bolsa y dejará de reportar ante la SEC.
Los derechos de tasación están disponibles para los accionistas que sigan estrictamente los procedimientos de la DGCL Sección 262. Las tarifas de terminación incluyen $19.8 millones a pagar por Intermex en escenarios específicos y $27.3 millones a pagar por Western Union si se termina el acuerdo por una restricción antimonopolio. La empresa prevé, pero no garantiza, el cierre a mediados de 2026.
International Money Express (IMXI)가 Western Union에 대한 전액 현금 매각에 관한 특별 회의를 소집했습니다. 합병 계약에 따라, 거래가 성사될 경우 Intermex의 일반 주식 1주당 $16.00 현금으로 전환되며, 이자 없이 원천징수 적용 금액이 차감됩니다. 승인 요건은 의결권이 있는 발행 주식의 과반수의 긍정적 표를 필요로 합니다.
독립적 특별 위원회의 검토와 Lazard의 공정성 의견에 따라 이사회는 합병에 찬성하는 표결, 합병 관련 경영진 보상에 대한 자문 표결, 필요 시 더 표를 모으기 위한 임시 의결 연장을 만장일치로 권고합니다. 거래는 자금 조달에 조건부가 아님; Western Union은 충분한 자금을 확보했다고 밝혔습니다. HSR 대기 기간은 2025년 10월 6일에 만료되었으며, 거래 종결은 금전 송금 면허를 포함한 다른 규제 동의에 달려 있습니다. 성사되면 IMXI는 상장폐지되어 SEC 보고를 중단합니다.
주주가 DGCL 제262조 절차를 엄격히 따르면 평가권이 있습니다. 해지 수수료로는 Intermex가 특정 시나리오에서 $19.8백만을 지불하고, 반독점 제약으로 거래가 종료될 경우 Western Union이 $27.3백만을 지불합니다. 회사는 현재 2026년 중반에 마감을 예상하지만 보장하지 않습니다.
International Money Express (IMXI) a convoqué une réunion spéciale pour voter la vente entièrement en espèces à Western Union. En vertu de l'accord de fusion, chaque action ordinaire Intermex sera convertie en 16,00 $ en espèces, sans intérêts et déduction faite des retenues applicables, si l'opération est conclue. L'approbation nécessite un vote affirmatif de la majorité des actions en circulation ayant le droit de vote.
Le conseil, après l'examen d'un comité indépendant spécial et une opinion d'équité de Lazard, recommande à l'unanimité de voter POUR la fusion, un vote consultatif sur la rémunération des dirigeants liée à la fusion et une éventuelle prorogation pour solliciter davantage de votes si nécessaire. La transaction n'est pas conditionnée au financement; Western Union a déclaré disposer de fonds suffisants. La période d'attente HSR s'est expirée le 6 octobre 2025, et la clôture reste soumise à d'autres autorisations réglementaires, y compris les licences de transmission d'argent. Si elle est achevée, IMXI sera retirée des cotations et cessera les rapports à la SEC.
Des droits d'appréciation sont disponibles pour les actionnaires qui suivent scrupuleusement les procédures de DGCL section 262. Les frais de résiliation comprennent 19,8 millions de dollars à payer par Intermex dans des scénarios spécifiques et 27,3 millions de dollars à payer par Western Union si une contrainte antitrust met fin à l'accord. L'entreprise prévoit actuellement, mais ne garantit pas, une clôture à la mi-2026.
International Money Express (IMXI) hat eine Sondersitzung einberufen, um über den baren Verkauf an Western Union abzustimmen. Gemäß dem Fusionsvertrag wird jede Intermex-Stammaktie bei Abschluss in 16,00 USD in bar umgewandelt, ohne Zinsen und abzüglich anwendbarer Quellensteuer. Zur Genehmigung ist eine positive Stimme von der Mehrheit der ausstehenden Stimmrechte erforderlich.
Der Vorstand empfiehlt nach Prüfung durch einen speziellen unabhängigen Ausschuss und eine Fairness-Meinung von Lazard einstimmig die Abstimmung FÜR die Fusion, eine beratende Abstimmung zur vergütungsbezogenen Unternehmensführung im Zusammenhang mit der Fusion und ggf. eine Adjournment, um weitere Stimmen zu gewinnen. Die Transaktion ist nicht an eine Finanzierung gebunden; Western Union hat erklärt, über ausreichende Mittel zu verfügen. Die HSR-Wartezeit ist am 6. Oktober 2025 abgelaufen, und der Abschluss bleibt anderen behördlichen Genehmigungen vorbehalten, einschließlich Geldtransaktionslizenzen. Wenn sie abgeschlossen wird, wird IMXI von der Börse genommen und beendet SEC-Berichte.
Appraisal-Rechte stehen Aktionären zur Verfügung, die strikt die Verfahren von DGCL Abschnitt 262 befolgen. Kündigungsgebühren umfassen 19,8 Millionen USD, zahlbar von Intermex in festgelegten Szenarien, und 27,3 Millionen USD, zahlbar von Western Union, falls eine kartellrechtliche Einschränkung den Deal beendet. Das Unternehmen geht derzeit, ohne zu garantieren, von einer Abschluss Mitte 2026 aus.
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1. | To consider and vote on the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger (which we refer to, as it may be amended from time to time, as the “Merger Agreement”), dated August 10, 2025, by and among Intermex, The Western Union Company, a Delaware corporation (which we refer to as “Western Union”), and Ivey Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Union (which we refer to as “Merger Sub”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into Intermex (which we refer to as the “Merger”), with Intermex surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Union (we refer to this proposal as the “Merger Proposal”); |
2. | To consider and vote on a proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Intermex’s named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger and/or the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (which, together with the Merger, we refer to as the “Transactions”) (we refer to this proposal as the “Compensation Proposal”); and |
3. | To consider and vote on a proposal to adjourn the Company Stockholders’ Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional votes if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement at the time of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting (we refer to this proposal as the “Adjournment Proposal”). |
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Summary | 6 | ||
Parties Involved in the Merger (see page 37) | 6 | ||
The Merger (see page 37) | 7 | ||
Treatment of Equity-Based Awards (see page 67) | 7 | ||
Financing of the Merger (see page 74) | 8 | ||
Conditions to the Closing of the Merger (see page 101) | 8 | ||
Regulatory Approval Required for the Merger (see page 82) | 9 | ||
Background of the Merger (see page 39) | 10 | ||
Recommendation of the Board of Directors (see page 51) | 10 | ||
Opinion of the Financial Advisor (see page 58) | 10 | ||
Interests of Intermex’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (see page 66) | 11 | ||
Appraisal Rights (see page 75) | 11 | ||
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger (see page 79) | 12 | ||
Takeover Proposals (see page 93) | 13 | ||
Adverse Recommendation Change (see page 95) | 14 | ||
Termination of the Merger Agreement (see page 103) | 14 | ||
Expenses; Termination Fees (see page 104) | 15 | ||
Effect on Intermex if the Merger is Not Completed (see page 38) | 15 | ||
The Company Stockholders’ Meeting (see page 28) | 16 | ||
Questions and Answers | 18 | ||
Forward-Looking Statements | 27 | ||
The Company Stockholders’ Meeting | 28 | ||
Date, Time and Place | 28 | ||
Purpose of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting | 28 | ||
Record Date; Shares Entitled to Vote; Quorum | 28 | ||
Votes Required; Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes | 28 | ||
Shares of our Common Stock Held by Intermex’s Directors and Executive Officers | 29 | ||
Voting and Proxies | 29 | ||
Revocability of Proxies | 30 | ||
Board of Directors’ Recommendation | 31 | ||
Solicitation of Proxies | 31 | ||
Anticipated Date of Completion of the Merger | 31 | ||
Appraisal Rights | 31 | ||
Other Matters | 32 | ||
Householding of Company Stockholders’ Meeting Materials | 32 | ||
Questions and Additional Information | 33 | ||
Proposal 1: Adoption of the Merger Agreement | 34 | ||
Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Merger-Related Compensation Arrangements | 35 | ||
Proposal 3: Adjournment of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting | 36 | ||
The Merger | 37 | ||
Parties Involved in the Merger | 37 | ||
Effect of the Merger | 38 | ||
Effect on Intermex if the Merger is Not Completed | 38 | ||
Merger Consideration | 39 | ||
Background of the Merger | 39 | ||
Recommendation of the Board of Directors and Reasons for the Merger | 51 | ||
Opinion of the Financial Advisor | 58 | ||
Certain Financial Projections | 63 | ||
Interests of Intermex’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger | 66 | ||
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Company Options | 67 | ||
Company Restricted Shares and Company RSUs | 68 | ||
Company PSUs | 69 | ||
Golden Parachute Compensation Table | 73 | ||
Financing of the Merger | 74 | ||
Closing and Effective Time | 74 | ||
Appraisal Rights | 75 | ||
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger | 79 | ||
Regulatory Approval Required for the Merger | 82 | ||
The Merger Agreement | 85 | ||
Explanatory Note Regarding the Merger Agreement | 85 | ||
Effects of the Merger; Directors and Officers; Certificate of Incorporation; Bylaws | 85 | ||
Closing and Effective Time | 86 | ||
Merger Consideration | 86 | ||
Exchange and Payment Procedures | 87 | ||
Representations and Warranties | 88 | ||
Conduct of Business Pending the Merger | 90 | ||
Takeover Proposals | 93 | ||
The Board of Directors’ Recommendation; Adverse Recommendation Change | 95 | ||
Stockholder Meeting | 97 | ||
Notices, Filings, Consents and Approvals | 97 | ||
Employee Benefits | 100 | ||
Indemnification and Insurance | 100 | ||
Notification of Certain Matters; Stockholder Litigation | 101 | ||
Access | 101 | ||
Delisting | 101 | ||
Communications with Money Transfer Agents | 101 | ||
Financing Assistance | 101 | ||
Conditions to the Closing of the Merger | 101 | ||
Termination of the Merger Agreement | 103 | ||
Expenses; Termination Fees | 104 | ||
Amendment | 105 | ||
Governing Law | 105 | ||
Specific Performance; Remedies | 105 | ||
Market Prices and Dividend Data | 106 | ||
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management | 107 | ||
Deadline For Future Stockholder Proposals | 109 | ||
Where You Can Find More Information | 110 | ||
Miscellaneous | 111 | ||
Annex A – Agreement and Plan of Merger | A-1 | ||
Annex B – Opinion of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC | B-1 | ||
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• | no Restraint (which we define below) will be in effect prohibiting or preventing the Merger; |
• | the waiting period (and any extension thereof) applicable to the consummation of the Merger under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (“HSR Act”) has expired or early termination thereof has |
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• | the receipt of applicable governmental consents, approvals or other clearances required to be obtained under the Merger Agreement, including with respect to Intermex’s and its subsidiaries’ money transmitter licenses (as more fully described in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Regulatory Approval Required for the Merger”); |
• | the adoption of the Merger Agreement by the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of our outstanding common stock entitled to vote thereon as of the close of business on the Record Date (which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “Summary — The Company Stockholders’ Meeting — Record Date; Shares of our Common Stock Entitled to Vote”). For more information, please see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Company Stockholders’ Meeting”; |
• | since the date of the Merger Agreement, there not having occurred any Company Material Adverse Effect (which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — Representations and Warranties”); |
• | the accuracy of the representations and warranties of Intermex, Western Union and Merger Sub in the Merger Agreement, subject to specified materiality standards; |
• | Intermex, Western Union and Merger Sub having complied with or performed in all material respects their respective obligations under the Merger Agreement at or prior to the Effective Time; and |
• | the receipt by Western Union of a certificate executed by an executive officer of Intermex certifying that the conditions described in the preceding three bullets with respect to Intermex have been satisfied, and the receipt by Intermex of a certificate executed by an executive officer of Western Union certifying that the conditions described in the preceding two bullets with respect to Western Union and Merger Sub have been satisfied. |
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• | the accelerated vesting of Company Options, Company RSUs, Company PSUs and Company Restricted Shares held by such individuals and the cancellation of such awards in exchange for upfront cash payments; |
• | the additional payments that may be received with respect to the Former Company PSUs; |
• | the eligibility of executive officers to receive cash retention bonuses; |
• | the possibility of continued employment of Intermex’s executive officers with the Surviving Corporation following the Effective Time; |
• | the compensation and merger consideration payable to the members of the Strategic Alternatives Committee; and |
• | the continuation of indemnification and directors’ and officers’ liability insurance by the Surviving Corporation following the Effective Time and for at least six years thereafter. |
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• | the stockholder must not vote in favor of the Merger Proposal; |
• | the stockholder (i) must deliver to Intermex a written demand for appraisal before the vote on the Merger Agreement at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, and (ii) must not thereafter withdraw the demand; |
• | the stockholder must continuously hold the shares (or for a qualifying beneficial owner, continuously own the shares) of our common stock that are subject to the demand from the date of making the demand through the Effective Time (a stockholder will lose appraisal rights if the stockholder transfers such shares of our common stock before the Effective Time); and |
• | the stockholder who properly demanded appraisal or the Surviving Corporation must file a petition in the Delaware Court of Chancery requesting a determination of the fair value of the shares of our common stock within 120 days after the Effective Time. The Surviving Corporation is under no obligation to file any petition and has no intention of doing so. |
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• | initiate, solicit or knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate any inquiries or requests for information with respect to, or the making of, any inquiry regarding, or any proposal or offer that constitutes, a Takeover Proposal or a Potential Takeover Proposal (each of which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — Takeover Proposals”); |
• | engage in, continue or otherwise participate in any negotiations or discussions concerning (except to notify any person of the non-solicitation provisions of the Merger Agreement), or provide access to its properties, books and records or any confidential information or data to any person in connection with or relating to any Takeover Proposal or a Potential Takeover Proposal; |
• | approve, endorse or recommend, or propose publicly to approve, endorse or recommend, any Takeover Proposal; |
• | execute or enter into any letter of intent, memorandum of understanding, agreement in principle, confidentiality agreement, merger agreement, acquisition agreement, or other similar agreement for, relating to or in connection with any Takeover Proposal or a Potential Takeover Proposal; or |
• | resolve or agree to do any of the foregoing. |
(i) | Intermex and its representatives may contact such third party making the Takeover Proposal or its representatives: |
• | through the submission of written questions solely to clarify the terms and conditions of such Takeover Proposal (and not to negotiate), provided that such communications are also provided to Western Union and comply with other requirements, in accordance with the Merger Agreement, |
• | to request that any Takeover Proposal made orally be made in writing, or |
• | to notify such third party or its representatives and financing sources of the non-solicitation provisions of the Merger Agreement; and |
(ii) | if the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisors and legal counsel, that the Takeover Proposal constitutes or would reasonably be expected to result in a Superior Proposal (which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — Takeover Proposals”), then Intermex and any of its representatives may, as applicable: |
• | enter into an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement (which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — Takeover Proposals”) with the third party making such Takeover Proposal and furnish information (including non-public information) with respect to Intermex and its subsidiaries and/or provide access to the properties, books, contracts and records of Intermex and its subsidiaries, in each case, to the third party who has made such Takeover Proposal and its respective representatives and financing sources; and |
• | engage in or otherwise participate in discussions or negotiations with the third party making such Takeover Proposal and its representatives and financing sources. |
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• | our receipt of a Superior Proposal (which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — Takeover Proposals”); or |
• | the occurrence of an Intervening Event (which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — The Board of Directors’ Recommendation; Adverse Recommendation Change”); |
• | By mutual written consent of Intermex and Western Union; |
• | By either Intermex or Western Union: |
○ | if the Effective Time shall not have occurred prior to May 11, 2026 (such date, as may be extended, the “Outside Date”), provided that the Outside Date (a) will be automatically extended to August 10, 2026 if certain of the conditions to closing have not been satisfied or waived (to the extent due to a Restraint relating to any antitrust law, approvals required to be obtained under applicable money transmitter requirements with respect to the money transmitter licenses of Intermex or its subsidiaries (the “Money Transmitter Requirement Approval”), or certain other consents, approvals or clearances required under the Merger Agreement), but all of the other closing conditions have been satisfied or waived (or, in the case of conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the closing, which conditions would reasonably be expected to be satisfied if the closing were to occur on the Outside Date), and (b) will be automatically further extended to November 10, 2026 if, as of August 10, 2026, there is any Restraint with respect to any Money Transmitter Requirement Approval or the condition as to the Money Transmitter Requirement Approval has not been satisfied or waived, in each case, solely with respect to certain specified states as set forth in the Merger Agreement, but all of the other closing conditions have been satisfied or waived (or, in the case of conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the closing, which conditions would reasonably be expected to be satisfied if the closing were to occur on the Outside Date); |
○ | if there exists any Restraint which has become final and non-appealable, except the right to so terminate the Merger Agreement will not be available to any party whose breach of its representations, warranties or obligations under the Merger Agreement has been the proximate cause of or resulted in the existence of such Restraint; or |
○ | if the Company Stockholders’ Meeting (including any adjournments or postponements thereof) has concluded and the requisite Intermex stockholder approval is not obtained; |
• | By Intermex: |
○ | if either Western Union or Merger Sub breaches any of its representations or warranties (or such representations or warranties shall have become untrue or inaccurate) or fails to perform under any covenants or agreements set forth in the Merger Agreement, which breach, untruth, inaccuracy or failure to perform (a) would give rise to a failure of certain conditions to close and (b) is incapable |
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○ | to enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement (which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — Takeover Proposals”) that provides for a Superior Proposal (prior to receipt of the requisite Intermex stockholder approval), provided that Intermex has complied with the applicable provisions of the Merger Agreement and paid the $19,800,000.00 termination fee concurrently with such termination; |
• | By Western Union: |
○ | if Intermex breaches any of its representations or warranties (or such representations or warranties shall have become untrue or inaccurate) or fails to perform under any covenants or agreements set forth in the Merger Agreement, which breach, untruth, inaccuracy or failure to perform (a) would give rise to a failure of certain conditions to close and (b) is incapable of being cured, or if capable, is not cured within forty-five calendar days following receipt by Intermex of notice from Western Union of such breach, untruth, inaccuracy or failure to perform, provided that Western Union or Merger Sub are not in material breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements under the Merger Agreement; or |
○ | if the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee has made an Adverse Recommendation Change. |
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Q: | Why am I receiving these materials? |
A: | On August 10, 2025, Intermex entered into an agreement that, if adopted by Intermex’s stockholders (and subject to other conditions contained therein), will result in Intermex becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Union. The Board of Directors is furnishing this proxy statement and form of proxy card to our stockholders in connection with the solicitation of votes to adopt the Merger Agreement and approve related proposals. |
Q: | What am I being asked to vote on at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting? |
A: | You are being asked to vote on the following proposals: |
(1) | To adopt the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into Intermex, and Intermex will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Union; |
(2) | To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Intermex’s named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Transactions; and |
(3) | To adjourn the Company Stockholders’ Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, including to solicit additional votes if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement at the time of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. |
Q: | Why am I being asked to cast an advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the Compensation Proposal? |
A: | The Exchange Act and applicable SEC rules thereunder require Intermex to seek an advisory (non-binding) vote with respect to certain payments that could become payable to its named executive officers that are based on or otherwise relate to the Transactions. |
Q: | When and where is the Company Stockholders’ Meeting? |
A: | The Company Stockholders’ Meeting will take place on [ ], 2025, at [ ], Eastern Time (unless the Company Stockholders’ Meeting is adjourned or postponed), virtually via live webcast. You may attend the Company Stockholders’ Meeting via the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/IMXI2025SM, where you will also be able to vote. Please note that you will not be able to attend the Company Stockholders’ Meeting physically in person. You will need the control number included on your proxy card in order to be able to vote your shares of our common stock on the Company Stockholders’ Meeting website. If you are a registered stockholder, your control number is included on your proxy card. If you are a beneficial owner and hold your shares of our common stock in “street name” through a bank, broker or other nominee, you will need to register in advance for a control number in order to vote on the Company Stockholders’ Meeting website. Instructions on how to attend and participate online are on the proxy card. We expect check-in to be available starting around [ ], Eastern Time, on the day of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, and you should allow ample time for check-in proceedings. We will have technicians standing by and ready to assist you with any technical difficulties you may have in accessing the virtual live webcast. If you encounter any difficulties accessing the virtual live webcast during the check-in or meeting time, please contact the support team by following the instructions provided on the Company Stockholders’ Meeting website. |
Q: | What constitutes a quorum for the Company Stockholders’ Meeting? |
A: | The presence, in person (which would include presence at a virtual meeting) or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all issued and outstanding shares of our common stock entitled to vote at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting is necessary to constitute a quorum at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. As of the Record Date, there were [ ] shares of our common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. |
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Q: | Who is entitled to vote at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting? |
A: | Stockholders as of the close of business on [ ], 2025, which is the Record Date, are entitled to notice of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting and to vote at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting (and at any adjournment or postponement thereof). Each holder of shares of our common stock is entitled to cast one vote on each matter properly brought before the Company Stockholders’ Meeting for each share of our common stock owned as of the close of business on the Record Date. Virtual attendance at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting via the Company Stockholders’ Meeting website is not required to vote. |
Q: | What is the proposed Merger and what effects will it have on Intermex? |
A: | The proposed Merger is the acquisition of Intermex by Western Union. If the Merger Proposal is approved by our stockholders and the other closing conditions under the Merger Agreement are satisfied or otherwise waived, Merger Sub will merge with and into Intermex, with Intermex continuing as the Surviving Corporation. As a result of the Merger, Intermex will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Union, and our common stock will no longer be publicly traded, and you will no longer have any interest in Intermex’s future earnings or growth. In addition, our common stock will be delisted from Nasdaq, deregistered under the Exchange Act, and we will no longer file periodic reports with the SEC, in each case in accordance with applicable law, rules and regulations. |
Q: | What will I receive for my shares of common stock if the Merger is completed? |
A: | Upon completion of the Merger, you will be entitled to receive the Merger Consideration, which consists of $16.00 in cash, without interest and subject to any required tax withholding, for each share of our common stock that you own, unless you have properly demanded and not subsequently failed to perfect, waived, withdrawn or lost your appraisal rights under Section 262. For example, if you own 100 shares of our common stock, you will receive $1,600.00 in cash in exchange for your shares of our common stock, without interest and less any applicable withholding. |
Q: | What will the holders of Company Options, Company RSUs, Company PSUs and Company Restricted Shares receive in the Merger? |
A: | At the Effective Time, each Company Option that is outstanding and unexercised as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, whether vested or unvested, will be canceled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment (without interest) equal to the product, rounded down to the nearest cent, of (i) the aggregate number of shares of our common stock underlying such Company Option as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and (ii) the excess, if any, of (a) the Merger Consideration over (b) the per share exercise price of such Company Option. |
• | Each Effective Time Company PSU, whether vested or unvested, will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest) equal to the product, rounded to the nearest cent, of (i) the aggregate number of shares of our common stock underlying such Effective Time Company PSU assuming achievement of the target level of performance, and (ii) the Merger Consideration. |
• | Each Former Company PSU will be deemed outstanding as of immediately prior to, and deemed cancelled effective as of, the Effective Time, and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest) equal to the product, rounded to the nearest cent, of (x) the aggregate number of shares of our common stock underlying such Former Company PSU assuming achievement of the target level of performance, minus the aggregate number of shares of our common stock previously issued in respect of such Former Company PSU in accordance with its terms, and (y) the Merger Consideration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, holders of Former Company PSUs who are granted Company PSUs in 2026 will not receive any Merger Consideration for Former Company PSUs. |
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Q: | How does the Merger Consideration compare to the market price of the common stock? |
A: | The $16.00 Merger Consideration represents a premium of approximately 72.4% to the closing price of $9.28 per share of our common stock on August 8, 2025, the last full trading day prior to the date on which the Merger and the Transactions were approved by the Board of Directors and a premium of approximately 65% to Intermex’s 30-day volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) of $9.69 per share of our common stock as of the close of trading on August 8, 2025. |
Q: | What do I need to do now? |
A: | We encourage you to read this entire proxy statement, the annexes to this proxy statement and the documents that we refer to in this proxy statement carefully and consider how the Merger affects you. Then sign, date and return, as promptly as possible, the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying reply envelope, or grant your proxy electronically over the Internet or by telephone, so that your shares of our common stock can be voted at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. A failure to vote your shares of Intermex common stock or an abstention from voting will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the Merger Proposal. If you are a beneficial owner and hold your shares of our common stock in “street name” through a bank, broker or other nominee, please refer to the voting instruction forms provided by your bank, broker or other nominee to vote your shares of our common stock. |
Q: | What happens if I sell or otherwise transfer my shares of Intermex common stock after the Record Date but before the Company Stockholders’ Meeting? |
A: | The Record Date for the Company Stockholders’ Meeting is earlier than the date of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting and the date the Merger is expected to be completed. If you sell or transfer your shares of our common stock after the Record Date but before the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, unless special arrangements (such as provision of a proxy) are made between you and the person to whom you sell or otherwise transfer your shares of our common stock and each of you notifies Intermex in writing of such special arrangements, you will transfer the right to receive the Merger Consideration, if the Merger is completed, to the person to whom you sell or transfer your shares of our common stock, but you will retain your right to vote those shares at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. Even if you sell or otherwise transfer your shares of our common stock after the Record Date, we encourage you to sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying reply envelope or grant your proxy electronically over the Internet or by telephone. |
Q: | How does the Board of Directors recommend that I vote? |
A: | The Board of Directors, upon the unanimous recommendation of the Strategic Alternatives Committee, after careful consideration, including considering the various factors described in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Recommendation of the Board of Directors and Reasons for the Merger,” has unanimously (1) determined that the Merger Agreement and the Transactions, including the Merger, are advisable and in the best interests of Intermex and its stockholders; (2) authorized, approved and adopted the Merger Agreement and the Transactions; (3) authorized the execution and delivery by Intermex of the Merger Agreement; (4) resolved that the Merger Agreement be submitted to Intermex’s stockholders for approval and adoption at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting; and (5) recommended that Intermex’s stockholders vote in favor of the adoption and approval of the Merger Agreement and the Transactions. |
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Q: | What happens if the Merger is not completed? |
A: | If the Merger Agreement is not adopted by our stockholders or if the Merger is not completed for any other reason, stockholders will not receive any payment for their shares of our common stock. |
Q: | What happens if the stockholders do not approve the Compensation Proposal? |
A: | The approval of the Compensation Proposal is not a condition to the completion of the Merger. The vote with respect to the Compensation Proposal is an advisory vote and will not be binding on Intermex or the Board of Directors or any of its committees. Therefore, if the approval of the Merger Proposal is obtained and the Merger is completed, the amounts payable under the Compensation Proposal will continue to be payable to Intermex’s named executive officers in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable agreements. |
Q: | What vote is required to approve the Merger Proposal? |
A: | The approval of the Merger Proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock entitled to vote thereon as of the close of business on the Record Date. The failure of any stockholder of record to (1) submit a signed proxy card; (2) grant a proxy over the Internet or by telephone; or (3) vote online during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the Merger Proposal. If you hold your shares of our common stock in “street name,” the failure to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote your shares of our common stock will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the Merger Proposal. Abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the Merger Proposal. |
Q: | What vote is required to approve the Compensation Proposal? |
A: | The approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of the Compensation Proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the shares of our common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the Compensation Proposal. Assuming a quorum is present at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, the failure of any stockholder of record to (1) submit a signed proxy card; (2) grant a proxy over the Internet or by telephone; or (3) vote online during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting will not have any effect on the Compensation Proposal. If you hold shares of our common stock in “street name,” the failure to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote such shares of our common stock will have no effect on the Compensation Proposal. Abstentions will be considered entitled to vote and present and will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the Compensation Proposal. |
Q: | What vote is required to approve the Adjournment Proposal? |
A: | The approval of the Adjournment Proposal, if necessary or appropriate, requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the shares of our common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the Adjournment Proposal. Assuming a quorum is present at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, the failure of any stockholder of record to (1) submit a signed proxy card; (2) grant a proxy over the Internet or by telephone; or (3) vote online during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting will not have any effect on the Adjournment Proposal. If you hold your shares of our common stock in “street name,” the failure to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote your shares of our common stock will have no effect on the Adjournment Proposal. Abstentions will be considered entitled to vote and present and will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the Adjournment Proposal. |
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Q: | What is the difference between holding shares of Intermex common stock as a stockholder of record and as a beneficial owner? |
A: | If your shares of our common stock are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, you are considered, with respect to those shares of our common stock, to be the “stockholder of record.” In this case, this proxy statement and your proxy card have been sent directly to you by Intermex. |
Q: | How may I vote? |
A: | If you are a stockholder of record (that is, if your shares of our common stock are registered in your name with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, our transfer agent), there are four ways to vote: |
• | You may vote over the Internet prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. You may vote your shares of our common stock over the Internet prior to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting by following the instructions on the proxy card. If you vote over the Internet prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, you do not need to vote during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting or by telephone or by mail. |
• | You may vote by telephone prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. You may vote your shares of our common stock by calling the phone number on the proxy card prior to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. If you vote by telephone, you do not need to vote over the Internet or by mail. |
• | You may vote by mail prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. If you wish to vote your shares of our common stock by mail, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying prepaid reply envelope. If you vote by mail, you do not need to vote over the Internet or by telephone and your mailing must be received prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. |
• | You may vote over the Internet during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. You may vote your shares of our common stock over the Internet during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting by accessing the Company Stockholders’ Meeting website by following the instructions provided on the proxy card. You can then cast your votes by following the prompts provided by the website. If you attend the Company Stockholders’ Meeting and vote online during the meeting, your vote will revoke any proxy that you have previously submitted. |
• | through your bank, broker or other nominee, by completing and returning the voting form provided by your bank, broker or other nominee; |
• | by attending the Company Stockholders’ Meeting and voting online with a “legal proxy” from your bank, broker or other nominee; or |
• | if such a service is provided by your bank, broker or other nominee, electronically over the Internet or by telephone by the deadline provided by your bank, broker or other nominee. To vote over the Internet or by telephone through your bank, broker or other nominee, you should follow the instructions on the voting form provided by your bank, broker or nominee. |
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Q: | If my broker holds my shares of Intermex common stock in “street name,” will my broker vote my shares of Intermex common stock for me? |
A: | No. Your bank, broker or other nominee is only permitted to vote your shares of our common stock on any proposal currently scheduled to be considered at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting if you instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote. You should follow the procedures provided by your bank, broker or other nominee to vote your shares of our common stock. Without instructions, your shares of our common stock will not be voted on such proposals, which will have the same effect as if you voted “AGAINST” the Merger Proposal, but, assuming a quorum is present at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, will have no effect on the Compensation Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal. |
Q: | May I change my vote after I have mailed my signed and dated proxy card or voted over the Internet or by telephone prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting? |
A: | Yes. After you have mailed your signed proxy card or voted over the Internet or by telephone prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, you may still change your vote and revoke your proxy by doing any one of the following things: |
• | attending and voting online at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting; |
• | submitting a new proxy by telephone prior to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting; |
• | submitting a new proxy over the Internet prior to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting by following the instructions on the proxy card; |
• | signing a new proxy card with a date later than the date of the previously submitted proxy card and returning it to us by mail, which must be received prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting; or |
• | giving our Corporate Secretary a written notice that you want to revoke your proxy via mail at 9100 South Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33156 prior to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. |
Q: | What is a proxy? |
A: | A proxy is your legal designation of another person, referred to as a “proxy,” to vote your shares of our common stock. The written document describing the matters to be considered and voted on at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting is called a “proxy statement.” The document used to designate a proxy to vote your shares of our common stock is called a “proxy card.” Our Board of Directors has designated Robert Lisy, our Chief Executive Officer, and Andras Bende, our Chief Financial Officer, and each or any of them, with full power of substitution, as the proxy holders for the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. |
Q: | If a stockholder gives a proxy, how are the shares of Intermex common stock voted? |
A: | Regardless of the method you choose to vote, the proxy holders will vote your shares of our common stock in the way that you indicate. When completing the Internet or telephone process or the proxy card, you may specify whether your shares of our common stock should be voted “FOR” or “AGAINST” or to abstain from voting on all, some or none of the specific items of business to come before the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. If you properly sign your proxy card but do not mark the boxes showing how your shares of our common stock should be voted on a matter, the shares of our common stock represented by your properly signed proxy will be voted (1) “FOR” the Merger Proposal, (2) “FOR” the Compensation Proposal and (3) “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal. |
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Q: | What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials? |
A: | You may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this proxy statement and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares of our common stock in more than one brokerage account, you will receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage account in which you hold shares of our common stock. If you are a stockholder of record and your shares of our common stock are registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy card. Please sign, date and return (or grant your proxy electronically over the Internet or by telephone) each proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive, in order to vote all shares of Intermex’s common stock that you own. Each proxy card you receive comes with its own prepaid return envelope. If you submit your proxy by mail, make sure you return each proxy card in the return envelope that accompanies that proxy card. |
Q: | Where can I find the voting results of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting? |
A: | If available, Intermex may announce preliminary voting results at the conclusion of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. Intermex intends to publish final voting results (or, if the final voting results have not yet been certified, the preliminary results) in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC within four business days following the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. All reports that Intermex files with the SEC are publicly available when filed. See the section of this proxy statement captioned “Where You Can Find More Information.” |
Q: | Will I be subject to U.S. federal income tax upon the exchange of shares of Intermex common stock for cash pursuant to the Merger? |
A: | The receipt of cash by a holder in exchange for such holder’s shares of our common stock in the Merger generally will be a taxable transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Such receipt of cash by an Intermex stockholder that is a U.S. Holder (which we define in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger — U.S. Holders”) generally will result in the recognition of gain or loss in an amount measured by the difference, if any, between the amount of cash that such U.S. Holder receives in the Merger and such U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares of our common stock surrendered in the Merger (as further discussed in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger”). Except in certain specific circumstances described below under “The Merger — U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger — Non-U.S. Holders,” non-U.S. Holders generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax. |
Q: | When do you expect the Merger to be completed? |
A: | We are working toward completing the Merger as quickly as possible and currently expect to complete the Merger in mid-2026. However, the exact timing of completion of the Merger, and if it occurs at all, cannot be predicted because the Merger is subject to the closing conditions specified in the Merger Agreement and summarized in this proxy statement, many of which are outside of our control. For more information, please see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — Conditions to the Closing of the Merger.” |
Q: | Am I entitled to appraisal rights under the DGCL? |
A: | If the Merger is completed, our stockholders who do not wish to accept the Merger Consideration are entitled to seek appraisal of their shares of our common stock under Section 262, provided that they do not vote in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and strictly comply with the procedures under Section 262. This means that stockholders are entitled to have their shares of our common stock appraised by the Delaware Court of Chancery and to receive payment in cash of the “fair value” of their shares of our common stock, exclusive of any elements of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the Merger, together with interest, if any, to be paid on the amount determined to be fair value as determined by the court, so long as they fully |
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Q: | Do any of Intermex’s directors or officers have interests in the Merger that may differ from those of Intermex stockholders generally? |
A: | In considering the recommendation of the Board of Directors with respect to the Merger Proposal, you should be aware that Intermex’s directors and executive officers have certain interests in the Merger that may be different from, or in addition to, the interests of Intermex stockholders generally. The Strategic Alternatives Committee was aware of and considered these interests, among other matters, in evaluating the Merger and in recommending that the Board of Directors approve the Merger and the Transactions. The Board of Directors was aware of and considered these interests, among other matters, in evaluating and negotiating the Merger Agreement and the Merger, and in recommending that the Merger Agreement be approved by the Intermex stockholders. See the section captioned “Proposal 1: Adoption of the Merger Agreement — Interests of Intermex’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger” and “Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Merger-Related Compensation Arrangements.” |
Q: | Who will solicit and pay the cost of soliciting proxies? |
A: | We have retained Sodali & Co, a proxy solicitation firm (which we refer to as the “Proxy Solicitor”), to solicit proxies in connection with the Company Stockholders’ Meeting at a cost of approximately $23,500 and expenses, as well as additional fees in certain circumstances, including for the provision of other ancillary services. The expense of soliciting proxies will be borne by Intermex. We will also indemnify the Proxy Solicitor against losses arising out of its provisions of these services on our behalf. In addition, we may reimburse banks, brokers and other nominees representing beneficial owners of shares of our common stock for their expenses in forwarding soliciting materials to such beneficial owners. Proxies may also be solicited by our directors, officers and employees, personally or by telephone, email, fax, over the Internet or other means of communication. These individuals will not be paid any additional compensation for such services. |
Q: | What is householding and how does it affect me? |
A: | The SEC has adopted rules that permit companies and intermediaries (e.g. brokers) to satisfy the delivery requirements for proxy materials with respect to two or more stockholders sharing the same address by delivering a single annual report, proxy statement or Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials addressed to those stockholders. This process, which is commonly referred to as “householding,” potentially means extra convenience for stockholders and cost savings for companies. A single annual report and proxy statement will be delivered to multiple stockholders sharing an address unless contrary instructions have been received from the affected stockholders. Thus, if you are a stockholder of record and share an address with another stockholder of record, each stockholder may not receive a separate copy of the proxy materials. If at any time a stockholder no longer wishes to participate in “householding,” such stockholder may request to receive separate or additional copies of the proxy materials by (1) notifying its broker or (2) calling our Investor Relations Coordinator at (305) 671-8000 or writing to International Money Express, Inc., 9100 South Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33156, Attention: Investor Relations. Upon written or oral request of a stockholder at a shared address to which a single copy of this proxy statement and annual report was delivered, we will deliver promptly separate copies of these documents. Stockholders who share an address and receive multiple copies of the proxy materials can also request to receive a single copy by following the instructions above. The proxy materials are also available at www.proxyvote.com. |
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Q: | Who can help answer my questions? |
A: | If you have any questions concerning the Merger, the Company Stockholders’ Meeting or this proxy statement, would like additional copies of this proxy statement or need help voting your shares of our common stock, please contact our Proxy Solicitor: |
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• | You may vote over the Internet prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. You may vote your shares of our common stock over the Internet prior to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting by following the instructions on the proxy card. If you vote over the Internet prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, you do not need to vote during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting or by telephone or by mail. |
• | You may vote by telephone prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. You may vote your shares of our common stock by calling the phone number on the proxy card prior to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. If you vote by telephone, you do not need to vote over the Internet or by mail. |
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• | You may vote by mail prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. If you wish to vote your shares of our common stock by mail, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying prepaid reply envelope. If you vote by mail, you do not need to vote over the Internet or by telephone and your mailing must be received prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. |
• | You may vote over the Internet during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. You may vote your shares of our common stock over the Internet during the Company Stockholders’ Meeting by accessing the Company Stockholders’ Meeting website by following the instructions provided on the proxy card. |
• | through your bank, broker or other nominee by completing and returning the voting form provided by your bank, broker or other nominee; |
• | by attending the Company Stockholders’ Meeting and voting online with a “legal proxy” from your bank, broker or other nominee; or |
• | if such a service is provided by your bank, broker or other nominee, electronically over the Internet or by telephone by the deadline provided by your bank, broker or other nominee. To vote over the Internet or by telephone through your bank, broker or other nominee, you should follow the instructions on the voting form provided by your bank, broker or nominee. |
• | attending and voting online at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting; |
• | submitting a new proxy by telephone prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting; |
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• | submitting a new proxy over the Internet prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting by following the instructions on the proxy card; |
• | signing a new proxy card with a date later than the date of the previously submitted proxy card and returning it to us by mail, which must be received prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting; or |
• | giving our Corporate Secretary a written notice that you want to revoke your proxy via mail at 9100 South Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33156, which must be received prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the day preceding the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. |
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• | the stockholder must not vote in favor of the Merger Proposal; |
• | the stockholder (i) must deliver to Intermex a written demand for appraisal before the vote on the Merger Agreement at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, and (ii) must not thereafter withdraw the demand; |
• | the stockholder must continuously hold the shares (of record, or for a qualifying beneficial owner, continuously own the shares) of our common stock that are subject to the demand from the date of making the demand through the Effective Time (a stockholder or beneficial owner will lose appraisal rights if the stockholder or beneficial owner transfers such shares of our common stock before the Effective Time); and |
• | the stockholder who properly demanded appraisal or the Surviving Corporation must file a petition in the Delaware Court of Chancery requesting a determination of the fair value of the shares of our common stock within 120 days after the Effective Time. The Surviving Corporation is under no obligation to file any petition and has no intention of doing so. |
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• | Merger Consideration. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered that the $16.00 per share in cash, without interest, to be paid as Merger Consideration provides stockholders with the best value reasonably obtainable for their shares of our common stock. Specifically, the Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered: |
○ | the current and historical market prices, volatility and trading information with respect to shares of our common stock, including the fact that the $16.00 cash consideration represented (1) a premium of approximately 72% over the closing price of $9.28 per share of our common stock on August 8, 2025 (the last full trading day prior to the date on which the Board of Directors met to approve the Transactions) and (2) a premium of approximately 65% to Intermex’s 30-day VWAP of $9.69 per share of our common stock as of the close of trading on August 8, 2025; |
○ | the belief of the Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee that the $16.00 per share in cash to be paid as Merger Consideration was the highest price per share that Western Union was willing to agree to pay, particularly in light of the robust and publicly announced strategic alternatives process conducted by Intermex, as well as the fact that Western Union had twice increased its proposed price in the course of its negotiations with Intermex (as more fully described in “The Merger — Background of the Merger”), and the view of the Board of Directors and the Strategic Alternatives Committee as to the likelihood that any third party would be willing to pay more to acquire Intermex on the same or substantially similar terms (in light of Intermex having conducted an extensive strategic process and the unwillingness of Party B to increase its offer); and |
○ | the fact that the Merger Consideration would be paid solely in cash, without a financing contingency, which provides certainty of value and immediate liquidity to our stockholders and does not expose them to any future risks related to the continued operation of Intermex’s business or the financial markets generally, in each case upon and assuming closing of the Merger. |
• | Risks Associated with Continued Independence. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the risks associated with continued independence, including risks associated with: |
○ | changes in immigration laws and their enforcement, including any adverse effects on the level of immigrant employment, earning potential, willingness or ability to engage in money sending activities and other commercial activities; |
○ | the likely shift over time from a retail model to a digital services model, and the impact on our results of operations of significant expenses necessary to expand, improve and develop our digital services and infrastructure and to acquire additional customers for our digital services, as well as our success in profitably increasing our revenues from such digital products and services; |
○ | operating in a highly competitive industry undergoing a shift to digital transaction origination, where some of our competitors have larger market shares, more established customer bases and substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than we have; |
○ | operating in a rapidly changing competitive landscape in the payments industry, which includes new technology or competitors that disrupt the current money transfer and payment ecosystem, such as the introduction of new digital platforms, and Intermex’s lack of any significant competitive advantage in the digital sector; |
○ | operating in a highly regulated industry, including with respect to laws and regulations intended to prevent consumer fraud, money laundering and terrorism financing, the high ongoing compliance costs associated with operating in such industry, and the possibility of litigation or investigations involving us or our agents; |
○ | our reliance on markets; |
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○ | economic factors such as the impact of inflation on our consumers, uncertainty in the underlying economic outlook, particularly for industries in which our consumers are employed, the effects of trade policies, recession risks and labor market conditions, as well as volatility in market interest rates; |
○ | changes in tax laws in the United States and other countries in which we operate, including the imposition of taxes on certain types of remittances beginning in 2026; |
○ | international political factors, including political instability, tariffs, including the effects of tariffs on domestic markets and industrial activity and employment, border taxes or restrictions on remittances or transfers from the outbound countries in which we operate or plan to operate; and |
○ | other risks and uncertainties discussed in Intermex’s public filings with the SEC. |
• | Business, Financial Condition and Prospects. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered Intermex’s financial condition and results of operations, competitive position and growth trajectory, and business strategy on a historical and prospective basis, particularly in light of political conditions, Intermex’s shift to focus on growing its digital business and revenue pressure from a lower number of retail transactions. The Board of Directors also considered the potential opportunity to create value through continued execution of Intermex’s plan to invest in and expand revenues from its digital products, as well as the risks and uncertainties associated with such plan, including the implied future value of Intermex. This includes certain long-term financial projections for Intermex prepared by members of its senior management and which the Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee reviewed and approved (as discussed in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Certain Financial Projections”). The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee weighed the certainty of realizing in the Transactions the $16.00 per share cash consideration, compared to the uncertainty that trading values would approach an amount comparable to the Merger Consideration in the foreseeable future. |
• | Attractive Value. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that the Merger Consideration represented an attractive value for the shares of Intermex common stock, and after their review, believed that the Merger Consideration represented the best value reasonably available for Intermex stockholders. |
• | Certainty of Value. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that the cash consideration provides our stockholders with immediate liquidity and certainty of value. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee believed this certainty of value was compelling, especially when viewed against the risks and uncertainties associated with Intermex’s continued independence, including risks associated with operating in a highly competitive and regulated industry, uncertainty as to the successful execution of its plan to increase digital revenues, uncertainties relating to inflation, changes in immigration laws and their enforcement, and the potential impact of such risks and uncertainties on the trading price of Intermex’s common stock. |
• | Interactions with Potentially Interested Counterparties. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the likely remote possibility that a third party with sufficient financial means would agree to a transaction at a higher price than Western Union on similar or more favorable terms, given the fact the Merger Agreement was entered into following an extensive public sale process conducted by FTP, during which FTP contacted 30 potential strategic acquirers (including Western Union) and 77 potential financial acquirers concerning their interest in an acquisition of Intermex, as well as the active interest and competing offer of Party B. For more details on Intermex’s interactions with potential counterparties, please see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Background of the Merger.” |
• | Negotiation Process. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that the terms of the Merger were the result of robust, arm’s length negotiations conducted by Intermex at the direction of the Strategic Alternatives Committee and with the assistance of independent financial advisors and outside legal counsel. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee also considered the enhancements that Intermex and its advisors were able to obtain as a result of negotiations with Western Union and its financial and legal advisors, including the increase in Western Union’s proposed acquisition price from its proposal for $14.25 per share in cash to $16.00 per share in cash, which is further described |
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• | Strategic Alternatives. The Board of Directors and the Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the risks and potential benefits associated with other strategic alternatives and the potential for stockholder value creation associated with those alternatives. As part of these evaluations, the Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered continuing to execute Intermex’s strategy as an independent company as well as pursuing other strategic alternatives, and the desirability and perceived risks of those alternatives, as well as the potential benefits and risks to the holders of our common stock of those alternatives and the timing and likelihood of effecting such alternatives. After a thorough review of strategic alternatives and discussions with management and Intermex’s financial and legal advisors, the Strategic Alternatives Committee and the Board of Directors determined that the Merger Consideration is more favorable to Intermex stockholders than the potential value that might result from other available strategic options. |
• | Fairness Opinion of Financial Advisor. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the financial analysis of the Merger Consideration and the opinion of Lazard, dated August 10, 2025, to the Strategic Alternatives Committee and the Board of Directors as to the fairness, from a financial point of view and as of the date of the opinion, of the Merger Consideration to be received by holders of our common stock (other than Excluded Holders) in the Merger. For a more detailed discussion of Lazard’s opinion, please see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Opinion of the Financial Advisor”. |
• | Timing and Likelihood of Consummation. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the timing and likelihood that the Merger would be consummated based on, among other things (not in any relative order of importance): |
○ | the fact that, under the Merger Agreement, subject to the limitations therein, Western Union has committed to cooperate with Intermex to use reasonable best efforts to consummate the Transactions, including using reasonable best efforts to obtain clearance under antitrust laws and to obtain the Money Transmitter Requirement Approvals (as more fully described in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Regulatory Approval Required for the Merger”); |
○ | Western Union’s ability to fund the Merger Consideration and the fact that there is no financing condition to the consummation of the Merger; |
○ | the business reputation, capabilities and financial condition of Western Union, and the Board of Directors’ perception, based on discussions with Intermex’s management and its financial advisors, that Western Union is willing and able to devote the resources necessary to complete the Merger in an expeditious and efficient manner; |
○ | the absence of any condition related to the receipt of third-party commercial consents or approvals and the relative likelihood of obtaining required regulatory approvals prior to the Outside Date; and |
○ | the $27,300,000 reverse termination fee payable by Western Union in the event the Merger Agreement is terminated due to a Restraint that is in effect relating to any antitrust law. |
• | Current Events: The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the current state of the economy, capital markets, political climate and general uncertainty surrounding forecasted economic and political conditions, both in the near term and the longer term, and both generally and within our industry. For example, recent changes in immigration laws and their enforcement have negatively affected Intermex’s business and operating results, as observed in its current decline in the number of retail transactions versus comparable periods. |
• | Other Terms of the Merger Agreement. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered other terms of the Merger Agreement, as more fully described under the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement,” including: |
○ | Ability to Respond to Unsolicited Takeover Proposals. Intermex’s ability, in certain circumstances specified in the Merger Agreement, to furnish information to and conduct negotiations with a third |
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○ | Company Adverse Recommendation Change in Response to a Superior Proposal or Intervening Event. The ability of the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee, in certain circumstances specified in the Merger Agreement, and only if determined in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that the failure to take such action would likely be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable law, to change their recommendations in favor of the Merger in response to a Takeover Proposal (if the Board of Directors determines in good faith, after consultation with Intermex’s financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that such Takeover Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal) or an Intervening Event not related to a Takeover Proposal (in each case, as defined and further discussed in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement — The Board of Directors’ Recommendation; Adverse Recommendation Change”), subject to Western Union’s ability to negotiate revised terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement with Intermex that would obviate the basis for such change in recommendation, and subject to Western Union’s right to terminate the Merger Agreement following such change in recommendation and to collect a termination fee of $19,800,000 from Intermex. |
○ | Ability to Accept a Superior Proposal. The ability of the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee, in certain circumstances specified in the Merger Agreement, to terminate the Merger Agreement in order to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal (provided that Intermex pay Western Union the $19,800,000 termination fee), subject to Western Union’s ability to negotiate revised terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement with Intermex that would obviate the basis for acceptance of such Superior Proposal. |
○ | Conditions to Closing; Interim Operations. The terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement minimize, to the extent reasonably practical, the risk that a condition to consummation of the Merger would not be satisfied, and provide reasonable flexibility to operate Intermex’s business during the pendency of the Merger. |
○ | Outside Date. The fact that the outside date of May 11, 2026, which may, in certain circumstances, be automatically extended twice, in approximately 3-month increments, until November 10, 2026, should allow for sufficient time to consummate the Merger. |
○ | Intermex Termination Fee. The reasonableness of the termination fee payable by Intermex ($19,800,000) in certain circumstances in light of, among other matters, the benefits of the Merger to Intermex’s stockholders, the typical size of such termination fees in similar transactions and the likelihood that a fee of such size would not be a meaningful deterrent to alternative Takeover Proposals. |
○ | Western Union Termination Fee. Intermex and Western Union are required to use reasonable best efforts to consummate the Merger and obtain all required regulatory approvals, which will include clearance under domestic and foreign antitrust laws, and Western Union is required under the Merger Agreement to pay Intermex a reverse termination fee of $27,300,000 in the event the Merger Agreement is terminated due to a Restraint relating to any antitrust law is in effect. |
○ | Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The scope of the representations, warranties and covenants being made by Intermex and Western Union. |
○ | Appraisal Rights. The fact that statutory appraisal rights under Delaware law in connection with the Merger will be available to stockholders who do not vote in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement, properly demand appraisal of their shares of our common stock and otherwise fully comply with all required procedures under Section 262. For more information on appraisal rights, please see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Appraisal Rights.” |
○ | Opportunity for Our Stockholders to Vote. The fact that the Merger would be subject to the approval of our stockholders, and that our stockholders would be free to evaluate the Merger and vote for or against the approval of the Merger Proposal at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting. |
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• | Merger Consideration: The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that the $16.00 per share in cash to be paid as Merger Consideration represents a discount of approximately 17% to $19.24 per share, representing the 52-week high trading price of our common stock on the Nasdaq (excluding the period during which Intermex was pursuing its publicly announced strategic alternatives process), which was reached on September 20, 2024. It also represents a discount of approximately 27% to $21.87 per share, the 52-week high trading price of our common stock on the Nasdaq (including the period during which Intermex was pursuing its publicly announced strategic alternatives process), which was reached on December 17, 2024. |
• | No Ongoing Equity Interest in Intermex. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that Intermex’s public stockholders will have no ongoing equity interest in the surviving corporation following the Merger, meaning that our stockholders will cease to participate in Intermex’s potential future earnings or growth and will not benefit from any future increase in the value of Intermex following completion of the Merger. |
• | Inability to Solicit Takeover Proposals. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that the Merger Agreement contains covenants prohibiting Intermex from soliciting potential Takeover Proposals and restricting its ability to entertain potential Takeover Proposals unless certain conditions are satisfied. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee also considered the fact that the right afforded to Western Union under the Merger Agreement to negotiate revised terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement in response to a Takeover Proposal that the Board of Directors determines in good faith is a Superior Proposal may discourage other parties that might otherwise have an interest in a business combination with, or an acquisition of, Intermex. |
• | The Termination Fee. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that Intermex may be required to pay a termination fee of $19,800,000 to Western Union if the Merger Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, including in connection with Intermex accepting a Superior Proposal or due to the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee changing or withdrawing its recommendation in favor of the Merger. |
• | Effect of Announcement. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the potential effect of the public announcement of the Transactions on Intermex’s employees, operations and business partners and stock price, as well as its ability to attract and retain key personnel while the Merger is pending. |
• | Litigation Risk. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the risk of litigation in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement and the consummation of the Merger which, even where lacking in merit, could nonetheless result in distraction and expense. |
• | Interim Operating Covenants. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that the Merger Agreement imposes restrictions on the conduct of Intermex’s business prior to the consummation of the Merger, requiring Intermex to conduct its business according to its ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and refrain from taking certain specified actions without Western Union’s prior written consent. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered that such restrictions may potentially delay or prevent Intermex from pursuing business strategies or opportunities that may arise while the Merger is pending. |
• | Risks That the Merger May Not Be Approved by Our Stockholders. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the possibility that the Merger Proposal will not be approved by Intermex’s stockholders. |
• | Risks That the Merger Might Be Delayed or Not Be Completed at All. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that there can be no assurance that all conditions to the parties’ obligations under the Merger Agreement will be satisfied on a timely basis or at all. Furthermore, the Board |
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• | Transaction Costs. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that significant costs have been and will continue to be incurred in connection with negotiating and entering into the Merger Agreement and completing the Merger, and that substantial time and effort of Intermex’s management and certain other key employees will be required, potentially resulting in disruptions to the operation of Intermex’s business. If the Merger is not consummated, the resulting public announcement of the termination of the Merger Agreement could affect the trading price of Intermex’s common stock. |
• | Potential Conflicts of Interest. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the potential conflicts of interest created by the fact that Intermex’s executive officers and directors may have interests in the Merger that may be different from or in addition to those of other stockholders, as described in the sections of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Interests of Intermex’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger” and “Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Merger-Related Compensation Arrangement.” |
• | Regulatory Approval and Risks of Pending Actions. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that the completion of the Merger requires certain regulatory clearances, which could subject the Merger to unforeseen delays and risk, including: |
○ | the fact that the standards for obtaining the Money Transmitter Requirement Approval are not strictly quantitative standards and are instead subject to interpretation by the applicable regulatory bodies, which may not uniformly apply such standards; |
○ | the risk that necessary regulatory approvals may be delayed, conditioned or denied, including the fact that no termination fee would be payable by Western Union if regulatory approvals (other than those related to antitrust law) were not satisfied and Western Union was not then in breach of its obligations under the Merger Agreement; |
○ | the fact that the reverse termination fee of $27,300,000, which is payable to Intermex by Western Union if the Merger Agreement is terminated due to a Restraint relating to any antitrust law, may not be sufficient to compensate Intermex for potential losses Intermex may incur under such circumstances; and |
○ | the fact that Western Union’s obligations under the Merger Agreement to obtain regulatory approvals are limited in certain ways, as more further described under “The Merger — Regulatory Matters.” |
• | Tax Treatment. The Board of Directors and Strategic Alternatives Committee considered the fact that the receipt of cash by our stockholders in exchange for our common stock as a result of the Merger generally will be taxable to our stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as further described in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger”). |
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• | reviewed the financial terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement; |
• | reviewed certain publicly available historical business and financial information relating to Intermex; |
• | reviewed various financial forecasts and other data provided to Lazard by Intermex relating to the business of Intermex; |
• | held discussions with members of the senior management of Intermex with respect to the business and prospects of Intermex; |
• | reviewed public information with respect to certain other companies in lines of business Lazard believed to be generally relevant in evaluating the business of Intermex; |
• | reviewed the financial terms of certain business combinations involving companies in lines of business Lazard believed to be generally relevant in evaluating the business of Intermex; |
• | reviewed historical stock prices and trading volumes of our common stock; and |
• | conducted such other financial studies, analyses and investigations as Lazard deemed appropriate. |
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• | OFX Group Limited |
Benchmark | High | Low | Median | ||||||||
EV/ 2025E Adjusted EBITDA | 9.0x | 3.6x | 5.1x | ||||||||
EV/ 2026E Adjusted EBITDA | 8.6x | 3.9x | 4.9x | ||||||||
Announcement Date | Acquiror | Target | ||||||
December 2024 | Railsr, TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. and J.C. Flowers & Co. | Equals Group Limited | ||||||
June 2024 | Corpay, Inc. | GPS Capital Markets, LLC | ||||||
February 2022 | Madison Dearborn Partners | MoneyGram International, Inc. | ||||||
January 2021 | NCR Corporation | Cardtronics plc | ||||||
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Announcement Date | Acquiror | Target | ||||||
February 2020 | Worldline S.A. | Ingenico Group | ||||||
April 2018 | Francisco Partners Management, L.P. | Verifone Systems, Inc. | ||||||
May 2017 | Corpay, Inc. | Cambridge Global Payments Inc. | ||||||
October 2016 | Cardtronics plc | DirectCash Payments Inc. | ||||||
July 2016 | Apollo Global Management, LLC | Outerwall Inc. | ||||||
Benchmark | Low | High | ||||||
EV / CY1 Adjusted EBITDA | 4.6x | 16.1x | ||||||
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(in millions of dollars) | 2024E | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E | ||||||||||||
Revenue | $ 658 | $ 667 | $ 723 | $ 813 | $ 932 | $ 1,074 | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $56 | $56 | $72 | $87 | $111 | $141 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $118 | $116 | $ 131 | $ 156 | $ 190 | $232 | ||||||||||||
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income taxes, and also adjusted to add back certain charges and expenses, such as share-based compensation expense and other items, as these charges and expenses are not considered a part of our core business operations and may not be indicative of ongoing, future company performance. |
Year Ending December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions of dollars) | 2024A | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E | ||||||||||||
Revenue | $ 659 | $ 645 | $ 678 | $ 735 | $ 827 | $ 940 | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $59 | $47 | $47 | $52 | $69 | $95 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ 121 | $ 105 | $ 107 | $116 | $ 142 | $ 181 | ||||||||||||
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income taxes, and also adjusted to add back certain charges and expenses, such as share-based compensation expense and other items, as these charges and expenses are not considered a part of our core business operations and may not be indicative of ongoing, future company performance. |
Year Ending December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
(in millions of dollars) | 2024A | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E | ||||||||||||
Revenue | $ 659 | $ 641 | $ 628 | $ 638 | $ 678 | $ 725 | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $59 | $45 | $45 | $38 | $43 | $53 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $ 121 | $ 103 | $ 102 | $94 | $ 102 | $117 | ||||||||||||
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income taxes, and also adjusted to add back certain charges and expenses, such as share-based compensation expense and other items, as these charges and expenses are not considered a part of our core business operations and may not be indicative of ongoing, future company performance. Note: for purposes of its fairness opinion, based on the Moderate Case Management Forecasts, Lazard reduced Adjusted EBITDA by including share-based compensation expense for 2024 of $7 million (actual) and, for each of 2025 through 2029, $10 million (estimated). |
(in millions of dollars) | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E | ||||||||||
Unlevered Free Cash Flow | $ 50 | $ 52 | $ 46 | $ 49 | $ 59 | ||||||||||
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Name | Position | ||
Robert Lisy | Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors | ||
Andras Bende | Chief Financial Officer | ||
Joseph Aguilar | President and General Manager - Latin America | ||
Christopher Hunt | Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||
Name | Shares Beneficially Owned (#) | Cash Consideration for Shares Beneficially Owned ($) | ||||
Executive Officers | ||||||
Robert Lisy | 787,611 | 12,601,776 | ||||
Andras Bende | 68,189 | 1,091,024 | ||||
Joseph Aguilar | 71,959 | 1,151,344 | ||||
Christopher Hunt | 27,537 | 440,592 | ||||
Robert Pargac | 18,445 | 295,120 | ||||
Non-Employee Directors | ||||||
Debra Bradford | 24,408 | 390,528 | ||||
Bernardo Fernández | 23,606 | 377,696 | ||||
Adam Godfrey | 92,164 | 1,474,624 | ||||
Karen Higgins-Carter | 11,064 | 177,024 | ||||
Laura Maydón | 33,093 | 529,488 | ||||
Michael Purcell | 68,624 | 1,097,984 | ||||
John Rincon | 300,588 | 4,809,408 | ||||
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Name | Company Options (vested) (#) | Cash Consideration for Vested Company Options ($) | Company Options (unvested) (#) | Cash Consideration for unvested Company Outstanding Options ($) | ||||||||
Executive Officers | ||||||||||||
Robert Lisy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Andras Bende | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Joseph Aguilar | 31,250 | 110,938(1) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Christopher Hunt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Robert Pargac | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Non-Employee Directors | ||||||||||||
Debra Bradford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Bernardo Fernández | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Adam Godfrey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Karen Higgins-Carter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Laura Maydón | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Michael Purcell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
John Rincon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
(1) | The option exercise price is $12.45. |
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Name | Company Restricted Shares (#) | Company RSUs (#) | Cash Consideration for Company RSUs and Company Restricted Shares ($) | ||||||
Executive Officers | |||||||||
Robert Lisy | 257,169 | 0 | 4,114,704 | ||||||
Andras Bende | 0 | 52,765 | 844,240 | ||||||
Joseph Aguilar | 0 | 38,840 | 621,440 | ||||||
Christopher Hunt | 0 | 43,742 | 699,872 | ||||||
Robert Pargac | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Non-Employee Directors(1) | |||||||||
Debra Bradford | 179 | 14,867 | 240,736 | ||||||
Bernardo Fernández | 0 | 14,867 | 237,872 | ||||||
Adam Godfrey | 0 | 14,867 | 237,872 | ||||||
Karen Higgins-Carter | 0 | 14,867 | 237,872 | ||||||
Laura Maydón | 144 | 14,867 | 240,176 | ||||||
Michael Purcell | 1,122 | 14,867 | 255,824 | ||||||
John Rincon | 0 | 14,867 | 237,872 | ||||||
(1) | The Company RSUs outstanding for directors are scheduled to vest on the earlier of June 20, 2026 and the day immediately prior to the date of Intermex’s next annual stockholder’s meeting , subject to their continued service through such date. The Company Restricted Shares outstanding for directors on October 15, 2025 are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2025, subject to their continued service through such date. |
Name | Company PSU Awards (#) | Cash Consideration for Company PSU Awards ($) | ||||
Executive Officers | ||||||
Robert Lisy | 370,532 | 5,928,512 | ||||
Andras Bende | 76,076 | 1,217,216 | ||||
Joseph Aguilar | 54,932 | 878,912 | ||||
Christopher Hunt | 64,564 | 1,033,024 | ||||
Robert Pargac | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Name | Company PSU Awards (#) | Cash Consideration for Company PSU Awards ($) | ||||
Non-Employee Directors(1) | ||||||
Debra Bradford | 0 | 0 | ||||
Bernardo Fernández | 0 | 0 | ||||
Adam Godfrey | 0 | 0 | ||||
Karen Higgins-Carter | 0 | 0 | ||||
Laura Maydón | 0 | 0 | ||||
Michael Purcell | 0 | 0 | ||||
John Rincon | 0 | 0 | ||||
(1) | None of our non-employee directors are awarded Company PSUs. |
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Name | Retention Payment ($) | ||
Robert Lisy | 1,000,000 | ||
Andras Bende | 525,000 | ||
Joseph Aguilar | 300,000 | ||
Christopher Hunt | 475,000 | ||
Robert Pargac(1) | — | ||
(1) | Robert Pargac’s employment with Intermex terminated on July 25, 2025, and he is therefore not entitled to any retention bonus payments. |
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• | the Effective Time will occur on October 15, 2025 (a hypothetical closing date used solely for purposes of estimating the value of these payments); |
• | the Merger Consideration is $16.00; |
• | the equity awards that were outstanding as of October 15, 2025, are the equity awards that Intermex has granted to its named executive officers through, and are outstanding as of, October 15, 2025, and holders of any Former Company PSUs will not be entitled to an additional payment if a grant of Company PSUs is made to such holder in 2026 prior to the Effective Time. |
• | each named executive officer’s base salary rate and annual target bonus as of the Effective Time are those in effect as of the date of this filing, and annual bonuses will pay out at target; |
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• | no named executive officer enters into a new agreement or is otherwise legally entitled to, prior to the assumed Effective Time, additional compensation or benefits, and no named executive officer receives any additional equity grants or other awards on or prior to the assumed Effective Time; and |
• | when calculating the amount received in connection with a “double-trigger” termination, which would include the accelerated timing of payment of the Retention Payments, excluding Robert Pargac, each named executive officer is employed with us as of the Effective Time and terminated without cause immediately following consummation of the Merger, without taking into account any possible reduction that might be required to avoid the excise taxes in connection with Section 280G and Section 4999 of the Code, and each named executive officer has complied with all requirements necessary in order to receive all payments and benefits. |
Name | Cash ($)(1) | Equity ($)(2) | Total ($)(3) | ||||||
Robert Lisy | 1,000,000 | 8,479,952 | 9,479,952 | ||||||
Andras Bende | 525,000 | 1,742,064 | 2,267,064 | ||||||
Joseph Aguilar | 300,000 | 1,356,602 | 1,656,602 | ||||||
Christopher Hunt | 475,000 | 1,494,960 | 1,969,960 | ||||||
Robert Pargac | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
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(1) | These amounts reflect the cash amounts of the Retention Payments payable to each named executive officer under the Retention Bonus Program described above under “—Transaction Retention Bonuses”, which will be payable prior to the dates specified in that section in the event the named executive officer is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason (each as defined in the Retention Bonus Program) immediately following the Merger. As described above, these amounts do not include any other severance entitlements under the applicable Employment Agreements upon the Closing as such severance payments were effectively waived by the named executive officers in connection with the Retention Payments. The amounts reflected in this column are single trigger arrangements, payable upon the occurrence of the Merger subject to the named executive officer’s continued employment through the consummation of the Merger (with respect to 50% of the Retention Payment) and the six-month anniversary of the Closing (with respect to the remaining 50% of the Retention Payment), with accelerated payout in the event of named executive officer’s termination without cause or due to the named executive officer’s death or disability, or resignation for good reason (each as defined in the Retention Bonus Program). |
(2) | These amounts reflect the value of all payments in cancellation of (a) outstanding Company RSUs or Company Restricted Shares, as applicable, but excluding any time-vested awards that are projected to vest prior to October 15, 2025, and (b) outstanding Company PSUs (assuming achievement of target level of performance and applying the assumptions described above under “—Quantification of Potential Payments and Benefits to Intermex’s Named Executive Officers”), which outstanding equity awards are detailed in the table below. No outstanding Company Options granted to an executive officer are unvested. The amounts set forth herein are calculated based on a per share value of our common stock of $16.00. All equity awards granted prior to the date of the Merger Agreement are not being assumed in the Transactions and are therefore “single-trigger,” which means that they will vest and the amounts payable in respect thereof will become payable upon the Effective Time. |
Name | RSUs/RSAs (#) | RSUs/RSAs ($) | PSUs (#) | PSUs ($) | Total ($) | ||||||||||
Robert Lisy | 159,465 | 2,551,440 | 370,532 | 5,928,512 | 8,479,952 | ||||||||||
Andras Bende | 32,803 | 524,848 | 76,076 | 1,217,216 | 1,742,064 | ||||||||||
Joseph Aguilar | 22,922 | 366,752 | 54,932 | 878,912 | 1,356,602 | ||||||||||
Christopher Hunt | 28,871 | 461,936 | 64,564 | 1,033,024 | 1,494,960 | ||||||||||
Robert Pargac | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
(3) | The total amounts do not reflect any reductions to “parachute payments” as defined by Section 280G of the Code in order to avoid any applicable excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code. A definitive analysis of the need, if any, for such reductions will depend on the effective time, the date of termination (if any) of the named executive officer and certain other assumptions used in the applicable calculations. See the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger — Potential Severance Payments and Benefits” for additional information on the Section 280G modified cutback provision under Mr. Lisy’s Employment Agreement that would apply in the event that the excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code is triggered at the Effective Time. |
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• | the stockholder must not vote in favor of the Merger Proposal; |
• | the stockholder (i) must deliver to Intermex a written demand for appraisal before the vote on the Merger Proposal at the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, with such demand reasonably informing Intermex of the identity of the stockholder and that the stockholder intends to demand the appraisal of such stockholder’s shares, and (ii) must not thereafter withdraw his, her or its demand for appraisal of such shares; |
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• | the stockholder must continuously hold the shares (or for a qualifying beneficial owner, continuously own the shares) of our common stock from the date of making the demand through the Effective Time (a stockholder will lose appraisal rights if the stockholder transfers the shares of our common stock before the Effective Time); and |
• | the stockholder who properly demanded appraisal or the Surviving Corporation must file a petition in the Delaware Court of Chancery requesting a determination of the fair value of the shares of our common stock within 120 days after the Effective Time. The Surviving Corporation is under no obligation to file such a petition and neither Intermex, as the predecessor of the Surviving Corporation, nor Western Union has any intention of doing so. |
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• | holders who may be subject to special treatment under U.S. federal income tax laws, such as financial institutions or banks; tax-exempt organizations (including private foundations); S corporations or any other entities or arrangements treated as partnerships or pass-through entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes; insurance companies; mutual funds; retirement plans; dealers in stocks and securities; traders in securities that elect to use the mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities; regulated investment companies; real estate investment trusts; entities subject to the U.S. anti-inversion rules; or certain former citizens or long-term residents of the United States; |
• | holders who are controlled foreign corporations or passive foreign investment companies; |
• | holders who are subject to the alternative minimum tax; |
• | holders holding the shares of our common stock as part of a hedging, constructive sale or conversion, straddle or other risk reduction transaction; |
• | holders that received their shares of our common stock in connection with the performance of services; |
• | holders who own an equity interest, actually or constructively, in Western Union or the Surviving Corporation following the Merger; |
• | U.S. Holders (which we define below) whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. dollar; |
• | Except as discussed below, Non-U.S. Holders (which we define below) that hold or have held, directly or pursuant to attribution rules, more than 5% of the shares of our common stock at any time during the five-year period ending on the date of the consummation of the Merger; or |
• | holders that do not vote in favor of the Merger Proposal and who properly demand appraisal of their shares under Section 262 of the DGCL. |
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• | an individual who is (or is treated as) a citizen or resident of the United States; |
• | a corporation, or other entity classified as a corporation, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia; |
• | an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or |
• | a trust if (1) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more United States persons (as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust; or (2) the trust has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a United States person. |
• | the gain is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business of such Non-U.S. Holder in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base maintained by such Non-U.S. Holder in the United States), in which case such gain generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net basis at the rates generally applicable to U.S. persons, and, if the Non-U.S. Holder is a corporation, such gain may also be subject to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% (or a lower rate under an applicable income tax treaty); |
• | such Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year in which the Merger is consummated, and certain other specified conditions are met, in which case such gain will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% (or a lower rate under an applicable income tax treaty), net of applicable U.S.-source capital losses recognized by such Non-U.S. Holder; or |
• | such Non-U.S. Holder owned, directly or under certain constructive ownership rules in the Code, more than 5% of our common stock at any time during the five-year period preceding the Merger, and Intermex is or has been a “United States real property holding corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time during the shorter of the five-year period preceding the Merger or the period that the Non-U.S. Holder held our common stock. Intermex believes that it has not been a “United States real property holding corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time during the five-year period preceding the Merger. |
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• | Bank of Spain: The parties are preparing a filing to obtain a non-objection statement from the Bank of Spain. The review period is 60 business days from the date the filing is considered complete, subject to extension if further information is requested. |
• | United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority: The parties are preparing a filing to obtain consent from the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority. The waiting period will be 60 business days from when the filing is completed, but it can be extended by up to 30 business days in order for the UK Financial Conduct Authority to seek more information from the parties. |
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• | Company Options. At the Effective Time, each Company Option, whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding and unexercised as of immediately prior to the Effective Time will be canceled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment (without interest) equal to the product, rounded down to the nearest cent, of (i) the aggregate number of shares of our common stock underlying such Company Option as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and (ii) the excess, if any, of (A) the Merger Consideration over (B) the per share exercise price of such Company Option. For clarity, each Company Option outstanding as of the Effective Time with an exercise price equal to or in excess of the Merger Consideration shall be cancelled at the Effective Time without any payment being made. |
• | Company RSUs. At the Effective Time, each Company RSU, whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time will be canceled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment (without interest) equal to the product, rounded to the nearest cent, of (i) the aggregate number of shares of our common stock underlying such Company RSU as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and (ii) the Merger Consideration. |
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• | Company PSUs. |
○ | At the Effective Time, each Company PSU (other than Former Company PSUs), whether unvested or vested, that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest) equal to the product, rounded to the nearest cent, of (i) the aggregate number of shares of our common stock underlying such Company PSU as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, assuming achievement of target level of performance, and (ii) the Merger Consideration. |
○ | Each Former Company PSU shall be deemed outstanding as of immediately prior to and deemed canceled effective as of, the Effective Time, and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest), equal to the product, rounded to the nearest cent, of (i) the aggregate number of shares of our common stock underlying such Former Company PSUs, assuming achievement of target level of performance and (ii) the Merger Consideration; provided that the number of Company PSUs applicable to a Former Company PSU will be reduced by the number of shares of our common stock previously issued in respect of such Former Company PSU in accordance with its terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, holders of Former Company PSUs who are granted Company PSUs in 2026 will not receive any Merger Consideration in respect of their Former Company PSUs. |
• | Company Restricted Shares. Each Company Restricted Share that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest) equal to the product, rounded to the nearest cent, of (i) the aggregate number Company Restricted Shares as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and (ii) the Merger Consideration. |
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• | any effect, change, event or occurrence generally affecting the industry in which Intermex and its subsidiaries operate or the economy, credit or financial or capital markets, in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world, including changes in interest or exchange rates, monetary policy or inflation; |
• | arising out of, resulting from or attributable to changes or prospective changes in the law or in GAAP or other accounting standards, or any changes or prospective changes in the interpretation or enforcement of any of the foregoing or any changes or prospective changes in general legal, regulatory, political or social conditions; |
• | the negotiation, execution, announcement or performance of the Merger Agreement or the consummation of the Transactions, provided, however, that this exception shall not apply with respect to (i) the portions of certain representations and warranties (in whole or in relevant part) made by Intermex the purpose of which is to address the consequences resulting from, relating to or arising out of the entry into or the negotiation, execution, announcement, performance or pendency of the Merger Agreement or the consummation of the Transactions (or the related condition to consummation of the Transactions) and (ii) certain obligations of Intermex, related to carrying on its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; |
• | acts of war (whether or not declared), military activity, sabotage, civil disobedience, cyberterrorism or terrorism, or any escalation or worsening of any such acts of war (whether or not declared), military activity, sabotage, civil disobedience, cyberterrorism or terrorism; |
• | earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tornados or other natural disasters, weather-related events, casualty events, force majeure events or other comparable events; |
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• | any action taken by Intermex or its subsidiaries that is required by the Merger Agreement (other than the obligation to use commercially reasonable efforts to carry on its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice) or with Western Union’s written consent or at Western Union’s written request, or the failure to take any action by Intermex or its subsidiaries if that action is prohibited by the Merger Agreement; |
• | any change or prospective change in Intermex’s credit rating, any decline in the market price, or change in trading volume, of Intermex’s stock, or any failure by Intermex to meet any internal or public projections, forecasts, guidance, estimates, milestones, budgets or internal or published financial or operating predictions of revenue, earnings, cash flow or cash position (it being understood that the foregoing exceptions of this bullet 7 shall not prevent or otherwise affect a determination that the underlying cause of any such change, decline or failure referred to therein is or contributed to a Company Material Adverse Event, unless such changes, declines or failures would otherwise be excepted from this definition); or |
• | any epidemic, pandemic or disease outbreak. |
• | organization, good standing and subsidiaries; |
• | capitalization, the absence of other outstanding equity securities or voting debt, and the ownership of subsidiaries; |
• | corporate authority to enter into the Merger Agreement and, subject to the approval of our stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding shares, to consummate the Transactions and the absence of conflicts with Intermex’s organizational documents, applicable laws, judgments, contracts or permits; |
• | government consents, approvals, licenses, permits, registrations and filings required to be made in connection with the Merger; |
• | SEC filings filed by Intermex since January 1, 2022, financial statements, undisclosed liabilities and information supplied; |
• | the absence of certain changes as of March 31, 2025; |
• | the absence of certain legal proceedings; |
• | compliance with laws including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, consumer protection and sanctions laws and the possession of permits; |
• | certain tax matters; |
• | certain employee benefit matters; |
• | certain labor matters; |
• | certain environmental matters; |
• | intellectual property owned, licensed by or used by Intermex and its subsidiaries; |
• | data privacy and security and information security, including compliance with applicable privacy and cybersecurity laws and standards and the absence of material data security breaches since January 1, 2022; |
• | real and leased property; |
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• | contracts, including the validity and enforceability of material contracts; |
• | maintenance and sufficiency of insurance policies; |
• | money transmitter licenses, including the sufficiency and validity of such licenses; |
• | no rights agreement and anti-takeover provisions; |
• | the opinion of Intermex’s financial advisor, Lazard; and |
• | the engagement of brokers and other advisors. |
• | organization and good standing; |
• | authority to enter into the Merger Agreement and to consummate the Transactions thereunder and the absence of conflicts with Western Union’s organizational documents, applicable laws or material contracts; |
• | government consents, approvals, licenses, permits, registrations and filings required to be made in connection with the Merger; |
• | ownership and operation of Merger Sub as a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Union; |
• | sufficiency of funds to pay the amounts required to be paid in connection with, or as a result of, the consummation of the Merger and the Transactions; |
• | absence of certain arrangements with Intermex’s management, Board of Directors or beneficial owner of our common stock; |
• | brokers and other advisors, including related fees; |
• | information supplied for this proxy statement; |
• | the absence of certain legal proceedings; |
• | the absence of ownership of equity of Intermex; and |
• | no “foreign persons” (as defined in Section 721 of title VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and the effective regulations promulgated thereunder). |
• | use commercially reasonable efforts to carry on its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; |
• | use reasonable best efforts to preserve its business relationships with money transfer agents; and |
• | use commercially reasonable efforts to (1) preserve its business relationships with banks, customers, vendors and others doing business with it, (2) maintain and preserve intact its and each of its subsidiaries’ current business organizations, assets and permits and (3) retain the services of its officers and key employees intact. |
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• | issue, sell, grant, dispose of or encumber any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests, or any securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for, any shares of its capital stock or other equity, voting interests (including any rights, warrants or options to purchase any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests) or other securities of Intermex or its subsidiaries; |
• | redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests, or any securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for, any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests (including any rights, warrants or options to purchase any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests) or other securities of Intermex or its subsidiaries; |
• | establish a record date for, declare, set aside for payment or pay any dividend on, or make any other distribution in respect of, any securities or equity interests of Intermex or its subsidiaries; |
• | adjust, split, combine, subdivide or reclassify any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting interests, except for any such transaction by a wholly owned subsidiary of Intermex which remains a wholly-owned subsidiary after consummation of such transaction; |
• | incur any indebtedness for borrowed money, issue or sell any debt securities or warrants or other rights to acquire any debt securities of Intermex or any of its subsidiaries, guarantee any such indebtedness or debt securities of another person or enter into any “keep well” or other similar agreements to maintain any financial condition of another person; |
• | enter into any swap or hedging transaction or other derivative agreements; |
• | make any loans, capital contributions to or advances to any other person; |
• | sell, lease, exchange, transfer or otherwise dispose of to any person, in a single transaction or series of related transactions (whether by merger, consolidation or sale of stock or assets or otherwise), any of its properties, assets or businesses; |
• | transfer, sell, lease, license, subject to any lien (other than a Permitted Lien), cancel, abandon or allow to lapse or expire any material intellectual property owned by Intermex; |
• | grant any lien on any of its material assets (other than a Permitted Lien); |
• | acquire (whether by merger, consolidation or acquisition of stock or assets or otherwise) (1) any person, the capital stock or equity securities thereof or a material portion of the assets of any other person or business, or division thereof or (2) any material assets; |
• | except as required pursuant to a compensation or benefit plan or arrangement in existence as of the date of the Merger Agreement or permitted to be adopted, established, entered into or amended after the date of the Merger Agreement, (1) grant to any employee or director any increase in compensation or benefits (except for increases in annual base salary or target cash incentive opportunities to (x) employees other than executive officers made in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice in connection with promotions or annual performance reviews; and (y) executive officers made in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice in connection with promotions or part of annual performance reviews that do not exceed 3% of annual compensation in effect as of the date of the Merger Agreement); (2) establish, adopt, enter into or amend any compensation or benefit plan or arrangement; (3) take action to accelerate any rights or benefits under any compensation or benefit plan or arrangement; (4) hire or promote any employee or terminate the employment of any employee without cause, other than hirings and promotions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice for employees other than executive officers; or (5) take any action which would reasonably be expected to constitute “good reason” (or any similar term) under any agreement entered into with any employee of Intermex or any of its subsidiaries or any compensation or benefit plan or arrangement (in each case, except for providing |
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• | establish or recognize any labor union, labor organization, works council or other staff representative body; |
• | effectuate a “plant closing” or “mass layoff,” as those terms are defined in the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, or any successor federal law (or any equivalent provisions under applicable law); |
• | make any material changes in financial accounting methods, principles or practices materially affecting the consolidated assets, liabilities or results of operations of Intermex and its subsidiaries; |
• | make (other than consistent with past practice), change or revoke any material tax election, adopt or change any material tax accounting method or change any tax accounting period, enter into any closing agreement or agreement in respect of material taxes with any governmental authority, settle any audit, examination, or other proceeding with respect to any material amount of taxes, consent to any extension or waiver of the limitation period applicable to any material tax claim or assessment, incur any liability for material taxes outside the ordinary course of business, fail to pay any material tax that becomes due and payable (including any estimated tax payments), prepare or file any tax return in a manner inconsistent with past practice, or take any other similar action relating to the filing of any tax return or the payment of any material tax; |
• | amend Intermex’s charter documents or amend in any material respect (or in any respect adverse to Western Union, any of its subsidiaries or the Transactions) the organizational documents of any subsidiaries of Intermex; |
• | settle (or enter into any contract involving or providing for the settlement of, or other arrangements providing concessions with respect to) any pending or threatened action against Intermex or any of its subsidiaries; |
• | consummate (1) any plan of complete or partial liquidation or dissolution of Intermex or any of its subsidiaries, or (2) a restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization of Intermex or any of its subsidiaries; |
• | make certain capital expenditures; |
• | cancel, modify or waive any debts or claims held by Intermex or any of its subsidiaries or waive any rights held by Intermex or any of its subsidiaries; |
• | fail to maintain in full force and effect in all material respects, or fail to promptly replace or renew, (1) the material insurance policies of Intermex and its subsidiaries to the extent commercially reasonable and (2) the money transmitter licenses (including any such additional money transmitter licenses as may be required to continue to operate in the ordinary course of business in all material respects); |
• | take any action, or fail to take any action, in either case, that would reasonably be expected to result in any of the conditions to the Merger set forth in the Merger Agreement to not be satisfied, or the result of which would reasonably be expected to materially impair or materially delay the consummation of the Transactions; |
• | engage in any transactions, agreements, arrangements or understandings with any affiliate or other person that would be required to be disclosed under Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act (i.e., “related party transactions”); |
• | terminate (other than any termination in accordance with the terms thereof that occurs automatically or any termination relating to a counterparty’s material breach) or amend in any material respect any Material Contract (as defined in the Merger Agreement) or enter into any contract which if entered into prior to the date of the Merger Agreement would qualify as certain Material Contracts; or |
• | authorize, commit or agree, in writing or otherwise, to take any of the foregoing actions. |
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• | initiate, solicit or knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate any inquiries or requests for information with respect to, or the making of, any inquiry regarding, or any proposal or offer that constitutes, a Takeover Proposal or a Potential Takeover Proposal; |
• | engage in, continue or otherwise participate in any negotiations or discussions concerning (except to notify any person of the non-solicitation provisions of the Merger Agreement), or provide access to its properties, books and records or any confidential information or data to any person in connection with or relating to any Takeover Proposal or a Potential Takeover Proposal; |
• | approve, endorse or recommend, or propose publicly to approve, endorse or recommend, any Takeover Proposal; |
• | execute or enter into any letter of intent, memorandum of understanding, agreement in principle, confidentiality agreement, merger agreement, acquisition agreement, or other similar agreement for, relating to or in connection with any Takeover Proposal or a Potential Takeover Proposal (each, a “Company Acquisition Agreement”); or |
• | resolve or agree to do any of the foregoing. |
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(ii) | if the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisors and legal counsel, that the Takeover Proposal constitutes or would reasonably be expected to result in a Superior Proposal, then Intermex and any of its representatives may, as applicable: |
(x) | enter into an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement with the third party making such Takeover Proposal and furnish information (including non-public information) with respect to Intermex and its subsidiaries and/or provide access to the properties, books, contracts and records of Intermex and its subsidiaries, in each case, to the third party who has made such Takeover Proposal and its respective representatives and financing sources; and |
(y) | engage in or otherwise participate in discussions or negotiations with the third party making such Takeover Proposal and its representatives and financing sources. |
• | “Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement” means any confidentiality agreement entered into by Intermex from and after the date of the Merger Agreement that contains confidentiality provisions that are not materially less favorable in the aggregate to Intermex than those contained in the nondisclosure Agreement dated as of December 5, 2024, by and between Intermex and Western Union (the “Nondisclosure Agreement”), except that such confidentiality agreement need not include explicit or implicit standstill provisions or otherwise restrict the making of or amendment or modification to Takeover Proposals, or any confidentiality agreement entered into prior to the date of the Merger Agreement, it being understood that Intermex, in its sole discretion, shall be entitled to waive or release any preexisting explicit or implicit standstill provisions or similar agreements with any person or group of persons; provided, however, that any Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement shall not prohibit compliance by Intermex or any of its subsidiaries with any of the provisions of the Merger Agreement. |
• | “Company Board Recommendation” means the Board of Directors’ recommendation that our stockholders vote in favor of the Merger Proposal. |
• | “Potential Takeover Proposal” means any proposal, inquiry or offer that could reasonably be expected to lead to a Takeover Proposal. |
• | “Superior Proposal” means any bona fide written qualifying Takeover Proposal made after the date of the Merger Agreement that the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee has determined in its good faith judgment, after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, (i) is more favorable to Intermex’s stockholders than the Transactions from a financial point of view (taking into account all the terms and conditions of such proposal and the Merger Agreement (including any changes proposed by Western Union to the terms of the Merger Agreement and the potential time delays)) and (ii) is reasonably capable of being completed taking into account all legal, regulatory, financial, financing and other aspects of such proposal and of the Merger Agreement, in the case of clause (i) and (ii), considered relevant by the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee; provided, however, that for purposes of the definition of “Superior Proposal”, the references to “20%” and “80%” in the definition of Takeover Proposal shall be deemed to be references to “50%.” |
• | “Takeover Proposal” means any inquiry, proposal or offer from any person or group (other than Western Union and its subsidiaries) relating to, in a single transaction or series of related transactions, any direct or indirect (i) acquisition of 20% or more of the consolidated assets of Intermex and its subsidiaries (based |
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• | fail to include the Company Board Recommendation in this proxy statement; |
• | withhold, withdraw or modify in a manner adverse to Western Union the Company Board Recommendation, or publicly propose to do any of the foregoing; |
• | recommend the approval or adoption of, or endorse, approve or adopt, or submit to a vote of any stockholders, a Takeover Proposal, or propose publicly to do any of the foregoing; |
• | fail to recommend against any Takeover Proposal that has been publicly disclosed by the date that is the earlier of (i) five business days prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting and (ii) ten business days after the public disclosure thereof (with any action described in the foregoing being referred to as an “Adverse Recommendation Change”); |
• | execute or enter into (or cause or permit Intermex or any of its subsidiaries to execute or enter into) any Company Acquisition Agreement, other than any Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement; |
• | take any action to make the provisions of any anti-takeover law or any restrictive provision of any applicable anti-takeover provision in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Intermex, inapplicable to any transactions contemplated by a Takeover Proposal (including approving any transaction under the DGCL); or |
• | resolve, agree or propose to take any such actions. |
(i) | making a customary “stop, look and listen” communication pursuant to Rule 14d-9(f) under the Exchange Act instructing the stockholders of Intermex not to take any action in respect of a publicly disclosed Takeover Proposal pending further communication from the Board of Directors or the Strategic |
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(ii) | electing to take no position with respect to a Takeover Proposal that is a tender offer or exchange offer until the earlier of (I) the close of business on the fifth business day prior to the Company Stockholders’ Meeting or (II) the close of business on the tenth business day after the commencement of such Takeover Proposal pursuant to Rule 14e-2 under the Exchange Act, so long as on the tenth business day the Board of Directors and the Strategic Alternatives Committee publicly recommend against such tender offer or exchange offer; |
(iii) | if required by applicable law, disclosing that the Company has received a Takeover Proposal and determined that such Takeover Proposal constitutes a Qualifying Takeover Proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement), provided that such disclosure states that the Board of Directors and the Strategic Alternatives Committee have not changed or withdrawn the recommendation of the Board of Directors; and |
(iv) | if required by applicable law, disclosing that Intermex has delivered to Western Union a notice that Intermex has received a Superior Proposal and determined that the applicable Qualifying Takeover Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal. |
• | the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee has determined in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, that failure to take such actions is likely to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable law; |
• | Intermex must provide written notice to Western Union at least five calendar days prior to effecting an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminating the Merger Agreement to concurrently enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal of its intent to take such action, specifying the reasons therefor, including, as applicable, the Intervening Event and in the case of receipt of a Superior Proposal, the identity of the party making such Superior Proposal (including a copy of such definitive acquisition agreement to be entered into in connection with such Superior Proposal) (which we refer to as a “Change of Recommendation/Termination Notice”); |
• | prior to effecting an Adverse Recommendation Change or terminating the Merger Agreement to concurrently enter into a definitive agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal, Intermex negotiates and causes its representatives to negotiate with Western Union in good faith (to the extent Western Union desires to negotiate) during the five calendar day period to enable Western Union to propose in writing a binding offer to effect revisions to the terms of the Merger Agreement as would obviate the basis for an Adverse Recommendation Change or such termination of the Merger Agreement; and |
• | no earlier than the end of the five calendar day period, the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee determines (after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel), after considering in good faith any such binding offer proposed by Western Union during the five day period, that such Qualifying Takeover Proposal would continue to constitute a Superior Proposal if the revisions proposed in Western Union’s binding offer were to be given effect and the failure to take such action is likely to be inconsistent with the directors’ fiduciary duties under applicable Law or such Intervening Event continues to require an Adverse Recommendation Change, as applicable. |
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• | “Intervening Event” means an event, occurrence, change, effect, condition, development or state of facts or circumstances (other than related to a Takeover Proposal or Superior Proposal, or any proposal that constitutes or would reasonably be expected to lead to a Takeover Proposal or Superior Proposal) that is material to Intermex and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, and was neither known to, nor reasonably foreseeable by, the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee as of the date of the Merger Agreement (or, if known, the consequences of which were not known or reasonably foreseeable to the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee as of the date of the Merger Agreement). |
• | consummate and make effective, in the most expeditious manner reasonably practicable (and in any event no later than the Outside Date), the Transactions, including preparing and filing promptly and fully all documentation to effect all necessary, proper and advisable filings, notices, petitions, statements, registrations, declarations, submissions of information, applications, reports and other documents, |
• | obtain all approvals, consents, registrations, waivers, permits, authorizations, exemptions, clearances, orders and other confirmations from any governmental authority or third party necessary, proper or advisable to consummate the Transactions, |
• | execute and deliver any additional instruments necessary to consummate the Transactions, |
• | defend or contest in good faith any action brought by any governmental authority or a third party or any judgment that could otherwise prevent or impede, interfere with, hinder or delay in any material respect the consummation of the Transactions, and |
• | file all applicable Money Transmitter License surrender applications with respect to Envios de Valores La Nacional Corp. in the jurisdictions specified in the Merger Agreement and obtain all related approvals from any applicable governmental authority that are necessary, proper or advisable to effect such Money Transmitter License surrenders. |
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• | none of Intermex or any of its subsidiaries shall be required to, or, without the prior written consent of Western Union, shall, pay or commit to pay to such person whose approval or consent is being solicited any cash or other consideration, make any commitment or incur any liability or other obligation due to such person, and |
• | none of Western Union, Merger Sub or any of their affiliates shall be required to pay or commit to pay to such person whose approval or consent is being solicited any cash or other consideration, make any commitment or incur any liability or other obligation. |
• | divest or hold separate any of their respective assets, voting securities, entities, or business lines, |
• | terminate or modify any of their respective existing relationships or contractual rights, |
• | (A) limit their conduct or actions to be taken after the Closing or (B) modify any of their business or operational practices, or |
• | enter into a consent decree or order requiring the divestiture, licensing or holding separate of any of their respective assets or voting securities or the termination or modification of their respective existing relationships and contractual rights. |
• | controlling the timing and strategy for obtaining any approvals, consents, registrations, waivers, permits, authorizations, exemptions, clearances, orders and other confirmations from any governmental authority in connection with the Transactions, and |
• | coordinating the overall development of the positions to be taken and the regulatory actions to be requested in any filing or submission with any governmental authority in connection with the Transactions and in connection with any investigation or other inquiry or litigation by or before, or any negotiations with, any governmental authority relating to the Transactions and of all other regulatory matters incidental thereto. |
• | timely making inquiries with governmental authorities regarding the Money Transmitter Requirement Approvals (if and to the extent necessary to determine if a filing or submission is required or advisable in connection with the Merger), |
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• | determining if any Money Transmitter Requirement Approvals are not required by governmental authorities in connection with the Merger, and |
• | timely making such filings and submissions required to be made by it in connection with obtaining the applicable Money Transmitter Requirement Approvals (except with respect to such jurisdictions where the parties agree that no Money Transmitter Requirement Approval or filing or submission in connection therewith is required or advisable). |
(i) | promptly cooperate in all respects with each other in connection with any necessary, proper or advisable submissions, consents, approvals, filings, and certain other actions before and documents with any governmental authority in connection with the Transactions and in connection with any investigation or other inquiry by or before any governmental authority relating to the Transactions or any proceeding initiated by a private person; |
(ii) | keep the other parties reasonably informed in all material respects and on a reasonably timely basis of any material written or verbal communication received by such party from, or given by such party to, any governmental authority regarding any of the Transactions and giving the other party the opportunity to attend and participate in any substantive meetings or discussions with any governmental authority, to the extent reasonably practical and not prohibited by such governmental authority; |
(iii) | subject to applicable laws and the Nondisclosure Agreement relating to the exchange of information, and to the extent reasonably practicable, promptly consult with the other parties with respect to information relating to the other parties and their respective subsidiaries, as the case may be, that appears in any filing made with, or written materials submitted to, any third person or any governmental authority in connection with the Transactions, other than “transaction-related documents” as that term is used in the rules and regulations under the HSR Act; |
(iv) | to the extent permitted by any applicable governmental authority or other person, give representatives of the other parties the opportunity to attend and participate in any meeting or conference in connection with the Transactions; and |
(v) | promptly obtain all consents, registrations, waivers, exemptions, approvals, confirmations, clearances, permits, certificates, orders, and authorizations necessary, proper or advisable to be obtained from, or renewed with, any governmental authority. |
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• | the waiting period (and any extension thereof) applicable to the consummation of the Merger under the HSR Act has expired or early termination thereof has been granted, which waiting period expired at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 6, 2025; and |
• | the requisite Intermex stockholder approval has been obtained in accordance with the DGCL. |
• | certain of Intermex’s representations and warranties (i) related to Intermex’s capitalization will be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date (as defined in the Merger Agreement) as though made as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case as of such earlier date), except for any inaccuracies that are de minimis in the aggregate, (ii) related to Intermex’s organization and qualification, subsidiaries, corporate power, certain tax matters and brokers and certain expenses will be true and correct (without giving effect to any qualification as to “materiality” or “Company Material Adverse Effect” qualifiers set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date as though made as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case as of such earlier date) and (iii) related to the absence of certain changes will be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date as though made as of the Closing Date; |
• | Intermex’s other representations and warranties will be true and correct (without giving effect to any qualification as to “materiality” or “Company Material Adverse Effect” qualifiers set forth therein) in all respects as of the Closing Date as though made as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case, as of such earlier date), except where the failure to be so true and correct would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect; |
• | Intermex will have complied with or performed in all material respects any agreement or covenant to be performed, or complied with, by it under the Merger Agreement at or prior to the Closing; |
• | since the date of the Merger Agreement, no Company Material Adverse Effect will have arisen or occurred; |
• | Intermex will have delivered to Western Union a certificate, signed on behalf of Intermex by an executive officer of Intermex, certifying that the conditions set forth in the four bullet points immediately above have been satisfied; |
• | the applicable Money Transmitter Requirement Approvals (A) in the jurisdictions set forth in the Disclosure Letter of Western Union and (B) in any other jurisdictions where required by applicable law for Intermex and its subsidiaries to operate following the Closing in materially the same manner as operated as of the date of the Merger Agreement shall have been received and remain in full force and effect; and |
• | the consents, approvals or other clearances set forth in the Disclosure Letter of Western Union shall have been obtained and be in full force and effect. |
• | the representations and warranties of Western Union will be true and correct (without giving effect to any qualification as to “materiality” set forth therein) in all respects as of the Closing Date as though made as of the Closing Date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case, as of such earlier date), except where the failure to be so true and correct would not, individually or in the aggregate, materially delay or materially impair the ability of Western Union or Merger Sub to consummate the Merger; |
• | each of Western Union and Merger Sub will have complied with or performed in all material respect any agreement or covenant to be performed, or complied with, by it under the Merger Agreement at or prior to the Closing; and |
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• | Western Union will have delivered to Intermex a certificate, signed on behalf of Western Union and Merger Sub by an executive officer of Western Union, certifying that the conditions set forth in the two bullet points immediately above have been satisfied. |
• | by mutual written agreement of Western Union and Intermex; |
• | by either Intermex or Western Union: |
○ | if the Effective Time shall not have occurred prior to Outside Date, provided that the Outside Date (a) will be automatically extended to August 10, 2026 if certain of the conditions to closing have not been satisfied or waived (to the extent due to a Restraint relating to any antitrust law, the Money Transmitter Requirement Approval, or certain other consents, approvals or clearances required under the Merger Agreement), but all of the other closing conditions have been satisfied or waived (or, in the case of conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the closing, which conditions would reasonably be expected to be satisfied if the closing were to occur on the Outside Date) and (b) will be automatically further extended to November 10, 2026 if, as of August 10, 2026, there is any Restraint with respect to any Money Transmitter Requirement Approval or the condition as to the Money Transmitter Requirement Approval has not been satisfied or waived, in each case, solely with respect to certain specified states as set forth in the Merger Agreement, but all of the other closing conditions have been satisfied or waived (or, in the case of conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the closing, which conditions would reasonably be expected to be satisfied if the closing were to occur on the Outside Date); |
○ | if there exists any Restraint which has become final and non-appealable, except the right to so terminate the Merger Agreement will not be available to any party whose breach of its representations, warranties or obligations under the Merger Agreement has been the proximate cause of or resulted in the existence of such Restraint; or |
○ | if the Company Stockholders’ Meeting (including any adjournments or postponements thereof) has concluded and the requisite Intermex stockholder approval is not obtained; |
• | by Intermex: |
○ | if either Western Union or Merger Sub breaches any of its representations or warranties (or such representations or warranties shall have become untrue or inaccurate) or fails to perform under any covenants or agreements set forth in the Merger Agreement, which breach, untruth, inaccuracy or failure to perform (a) would give rise to a failure of certain conditions to close and (b) is incapable of being cured, or if capable, is not cured within forty-five calendar days following receipt by Western Union of notice from Intermex of such breach, untruth, inaccuracy or failure to perform, provided that Intermex is not in material breach of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements under the Merger Agreement; or |
○ | to enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement that provides for a Superior Proposal (prior to receipt of the requisite Intermex stockholder approval), provided that Intermex has complied with the applicable provisions of the Merger Agreement and paid the Company Termination Fee concurrently with such termination. |
• | By Western Union: |
○ | if Intermex breaches any of its representations or warranties (or such representations or warranties shall have become untrue or inaccurate) or fails to perform under any covenants or agreements set forth in the Merger Agreement, which breach, untruth, inaccuracy or failure to perform (a) would give rise to a failure of certain conditions to close and (b) is incapable of being cured, or if capable, is not cured within forty-five calendar days following receipt by Intermex of notice from Western Union of such breach, untruth, inaccuracy or failure to perform, provided that Western Union or Merger Sub are not in material breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements under the Merger Agreement; or |
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○ | if the Board of Directors or the Strategic Alternatives Committee has made an Adverse Recommendation Change. |
• | the Merger Agreement is terminated by Intermex or Western Union for failure to receive the requisite approval of the Intermex stockholders or the failure by Intermex to comply with its representations and covenants required under the Merger Agreement; provided that (A) a Takeover Proposal shall have been publicly made, proposed or communicated by a third party after the date of the Merger Agreement (or in the case of a termination for failure by Intermex to comply with its representations and covenants, made known to Intermex) and not withdrawn prior to the date of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting or the breach of the Merger Agreement, as applicable, and (B) within 12 months after the date the Merger Agreement is terminated, Intermex or any of its subsidiaries consummates a Takeover Proposal or enters into a definitive agreement with respect to a Takeover Proposal (whether or not with the person or persons that made the Takeover Proposal referred to in clause (A)) and consummates such Takeover Proposal described in this clause (B); provided, however, that, (1) for purposes of clauses (A) and (B), the references to “20%” in the definition of Takeover Proposal shall be deemed to be references to “50%”, (2) with respect to a termination for failure of Intermex to comply with Intermex representations and covenants, such failure resulted from a willful breach by Intermex and (3) if the purchase price and implied valuation of Intermex provided for in such Takeover Proposal described in this clause (B) is less than that in the Takeover Proposal described in clause (A), then no Company Termination Fee shall be payable unless the Takeover Proposal in this clause (B) is with one or more of the persons that made the Takeover Proposal described in clause (A) or one or more of their affiliates, which payment shall be made within two business days after the consummation of the Takeover Proposal; |
• | the Merger Agreement is terminated by Western Union as a result of an Adverse Recommendation Change, which payment shall be made within two business days after such termination; or |
• | the Merger Agreement is terminated by Intermex to enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement that provides for a Superior Proposal (prior to receipt of the requisite Intermex stockholder approval), which payment shall be made substantially simultaneously with such termination (and in any event, not later than the next business day, provided that such termination will not be effective until the date of such payment). |
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Common Stock Prices | ||||||
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Fiscal Year 2025 – Quarter Ended | ||||||
December 31 (through [ ], 2025) | $[ ] | $[ ] | ||||
September 30 | $15.27 | $8.58 | ||||
June 30 | $13.11 | $9.76 | ||||
March 31 | $21.40 | $12.57 | ||||
Fiscal Year 2024 – Quarter Ended | ||||||
December 31 | $22.37 | $17.07 | ||||
September 30 | $22.38 | $16.17 | ||||
June 30 | $23.38 | $19.22 | ||||
March 31 | $23.18 | $18.01 | ||||
Fiscal Year 2023 – Quarter Ended | ||||||
December 31 | $22.55 | $15.76 | ||||
September 30 | $26.25 | $16.58 | ||||
June 30 | $26.71 | $22.06 | ||||
March 31 | $28.24 | $21.93 | ||||
Fiscal Year 2022 – Quarter Ended | ||||||
December 31 | $27.81 | $19.51 | ||||
September 30 | $26.23 | $20.27 | ||||
June 30 | $22.86 | $18.09 | ||||
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Name of Beneficial Owner | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned(1) | Percentage of Shares Beneficially Owned(2) | ||||
Directors and Executive Officers(3) | ||||||
Robert Lisy(4) | 787,611 | 2.7% | ||||
Andras Bende(5) | 68,189 | * | ||||
Joseph Aguilar(6) | 103,209 | * | ||||
Christopher Hunt(7) | 27,537 | * | ||||
Robert Pargac | 18,445 | * | ||||
Debra Bradford(8) | 24,171 | * | ||||
Bernardo Fernández(9) | 23,606 | * | ||||
Adam Godfrey(10) | 92,164 | * | ||||
Karen Higgins-Carter(11) | 11,064 | * | ||||
Michael Purcell(12) | 67,142 | * | ||||
Laura Maydón(13) | 32,903 | * | ||||
John Rincon(14) | 300,588 | 1.0% | ||||
All current directors and executive officers as a group (11 individuals) | 1,540,093 | 5.2% | ||||
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned | Percentage of Shares Beneficially Owned | |||||
5% Stockholders | ||||||
BlackRock, Inc.(15) | 2,552,870 | 8.6% | ||||
The Vanguard Group, Inc.(16) | 2,175,769 | 7.3% | ||||
Magnetar Financial LLC(17) | 1,790,158 | 6.0% | ||||
Voss Capital, LP(18) | 1,564,251 | 5.3% | ||||
* | Less than 1 percent |
(1) | For purposes of this table, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of a security if he or she (a) has or shares voting power or dispositive power with respect to such security or (b) has the right to acquire such ownership within 60 days. “Voting power” is the power to vote or direct the voting of shares, and “dispositive power” is the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares, irrespective of any economic interest in such shares. |
(2) | In calculating the percentage ownership or percent of equity vote for a given individual or group, the number of common shares outstanding includes unissued shares subject to options, warrants, rights or conversion privileges, exercisable within 60 days of October 15, 2025, held by such individual or group, but are not deemed outstanding by any other person or group. |
(3) | Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the directors and executive officers is 9100 South Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33156. |
(4) | Includes (i) 322,531 shares held by Hawk Time Enterprises, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Hawk Time”), (ii) 339,032 shares held by the Robert Lisy Family Revocable Living Trust (the “Lisy Trust”) and (iii) 126,048 shares held by Mr. Lisy. Mr. Lisy is the sole manager of Hawk Time and sole trustee of the Lisy Trust. Excludes 257,168 shares and 370,532 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of awards of restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock units, respectively. |
(5) | Excludes 52,764 and 76,076 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of awards of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units, respectively. |
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(6) | Includes 31,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options that are exercisable within 60 days of October 15, 2025. Excludes 38,840 and 54,932 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of awards of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units, respectively. |
(7) | Excludes 43,742 and 64,564 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of awards of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units, respectively. |
(8) | Excludes 14,867 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of restricted stock units and 179 restricted stock awards, respectively. |
(9) | Excludes 14,867 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of restricted stock units. |
(10) | Represents (i) 8,335 shares held by Mr. Godfrey, (ii) 81,066 shares held by RYALCO Partners over which Mr. Godfrey has sole voting and dispositive power and (iii) 2,763 shares held by the Constance P Godfrey Living POA Trust over which Mr. Godfrey has shared voting and dispositive power. Excludes 14,867 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of restricted stock units. |
(11) | Excludes 14,867 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of restricted stock units. |
(12) | Excludes 14,867 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of restricted stock units and 1,122 restricted stock awards, respectively. |
(13) | Excludes 14,867 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of restricted stock units and 144 restricted stock awards, respectively. |
(14) | Includes (i) 45,300 shares held by Mr. Rincon and (ii) 255,288 shares held by Latin American Investment Holdings, Inc. Mr. Rincon owns 100% of Latin American Investment Holdings, Inc. Excludes 14,867 shares deliverable within 30 days after vesting of restricted stock units. |
(15) | Based solely on the information contained in the Schedule 13G filed, as amended, with the SEC on January 26, 2024 by BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”), BlackRock is the beneficial owner of 2,552,870 shares with sole voting power over 2,510,536 shares, sole dispositive power over 2,552,870 shares, and no shared voting or dispositive power over any shares. The shares were acquired by the following subsidiaries of BlackRock: Aperio Group, LLC, BlackRock Advisors, LLC, BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited, Blackrock Investment Management (Australia) Limited, BlackRock Fund Advisors, BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited, BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association, BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd, BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd., BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG, and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC. The address for BlackRock is 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001. |
(16) | Based solely on the information contained in the Schedule 13G filed, as amended, with the SEC on February 13, 2024 by The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”), Vanguard may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,175,769 shares with shared voting power over 57,379 shares, sole dispositive power over 2,086,259 shares and shared dispositive power over 89,510 shares. The address for Vanguard is 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355. |
(17) | Based solely on the information contained in the Schedule 13D filed, as amended, with the SEC on September 11, 2025, by Magnetar Financial LLC, Magnetar Capital Partners LP, Supernova Management LLC, and David J. Snyderman (the “Magnetar Reporting Persons”). Each Magnetar Reporting Person may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 1,790,158 shares with shared voting and dispositive power over 1,790,158 shares. The address for the Magnetar Reporting Persons is 1603 Orrington Avenue, 13th Floor, Evanston, IL, 60201. |
(18) | Based solely on the information contained in the Schedule 13D filed, as amended, with the SEC on August 22, 2025, by Voss Value Master Fund, LP (“Voss Master Fund”); Voss Value-Oriented Special Situations Fund, L.P. (“Voss Special Situations Fund”); Voss Advisors GP, LLC (“Voss GP”); Voss Capital, LP (“Voss Capital”); and Travis W. Cocke (“Mr. Cocke”): Voss Master Fund had sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 100,000 shares; Voss Special Situations Fund had sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 50,000 shares; Voss GP, as the general partner of each of Voss Master Fund and Voss Special Situations Fund, had sole voting power and sole dispositive power over (i) 100,000 shares beneficially owned by Voss Master Fund and (ii) 50,000 shares beneficially owned by Voss Special Situations Fund; Voss Capital, as the investment manager of Voss Value Fund, Voss Special Situations Fund and certain accounts managed by Voss Capital (the “Voss Managed Accounts”), and Mr. Cocke, as the managing member of each of Voss GP and Voss Capital, each had sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,514,251 shares and shared voting power and shared dispositive power over 50,000 shares. The address for each of Voss Master Fund, Voss Special Situations Fund, Voss GP, Voss Capital, and Mr. Cocke is 3773 Richmond Ave., Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77046. |
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• | Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2025. |
• | Our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 8, 2025. |
• | Our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on August 11, 2025. |
• | Our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 14, 2025, June 26, 2025, July 31, 2025, August 11, 2025 and October 7, 2025 (other than the portions of those documents not deemed to be filed pursuant to the rules promulgated under the Exchange Act). |
• | Our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2025, as amended on May 12, 2025. |
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The Merger | ||||||
SECTION 1.01. | The Merger. | A-2 | ||||
SECTION 1.02. | Closing. | A-2 | ||||
SECTION 1.03. | Effective Time. | A-2 | ||||
SECTION 1.04. | Effects of the Merger. | A-2 | ||||
SECTION 1.05. | Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation. | A-2 | ||||
SECTION 1.06. | Directors and Officers of the Surviving Corporation. | A-3 | ||||
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Effect of the Merger on Capital Stock; Exchange of Certificates; Equity-Based Awards | ||||||
SECTION 2.01. | Effect on Capital Stock. | A-3 | ||||
SECTION 2.02. | Exchange Matters. | A-3 | ||||
SECTION 2.03. | Treatment of Equity-Based Awards. | A-5 | ||||
SECTION 2.04. | Payments with Respect to Equity-Based Awards. | A-6 | ||||
SECTION 2.05. | Adjustments. | A-7 | ||||
SECTION 2.06. | Appraisal Rights. | A-7 | ||||
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Representations and Warranties of the Company | ||||||
SECTION 3.01. | Organization; Standing; Subsidiaries. | A-8 | ||||
SECTION 3.02. | Capitalization. | A-8 | ||||
SECTION 3.03. | Authority; Noncontravention. | A-9 | ||||
SECTION 3.04. | Governmental Approvals. | A-10 | ||||
SECTION 3.05. | Company SEC Documents; Financial Statements; Undisclosed Liabilities; Information Supplied. | A-11 | ||||
SECTION 3.06. | Absence of Certain Changes. | A-12 | ||||
SECTION 3.07. | Legal Proceedings. | A-12 | ||||
SECTION 3.08. | Compliance with Laws; Permits. | A-12 | ||||
SECTION 3.09. | Tax Matters. | A-14 | ||||
SECTION 3.10. | Employee Benefits. | A-15 | ||||
SECTION 3.11. | Labor Matters. | A-16 | ||||
SECTION 3.12. | Environmental Matters. | A-17 | ||||
SECTION 3.13. | Intellectual Property. | A-18 | ||||
SECTION 3.14. | Data Privacy and Technology; Information Security. | A-19 | ||||
SECTION 3.15. | Property. | A-21 | ||||
SECTION 3.16. | Contracts. | A-22 | ||||
SECTION 3.17. | Insurance. | A-24 | ||||
SECTION 3.18. | Money Transmitter Licenses. | A-24 | ||||
SECTION 3.19. | No Rights Agreement; Anti-Takeover Provisions. | A-25 | ||||
SECTION 3.20. | Opinion of Financial Advisors. | A-25 | ||||
SECTION 3.21. | Brokers and Other Advisors. | A-25 | ||||
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Representations and Warranties of Parent and Merger Sub | ||||||
SECTION 4.01. | Organization; Standing. | A-25 | ||||
SECTION 4.02. | Authority; Noncontravention. | A-26 | ||||
SECTION 4.03. | Governmental Approvals. | A-26 | ||||
SECTION 4.04. | Ownership and Operations of Merger Sub. | A-26 | ||||
SECTION 4.05. | Sufficiency. | A-27 | ||||
SECTION 4.06. | Certain Arrangements. | A-27 | ||||
SECTION 4.07. | Brokers and Other Advisors. | A-27 | ||||
SECTION 4.08. | Information Supplied. | A-27 | ||||
SECTION 4.09. | Legal Proceedings. | A-27 | ||||
SECTION 4.10. | Ownership of Equity of the Company. | A-27 | ||||
SECTION 4.11. | No Foreign Persons. | A-27 | ||||
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Additional Covenants and Agreements | ||||||
SECTION 5.01. | Conduct of Business. | A-28 | ||||
SECTION 5.02. | Solicitation; Change in Recommendation. | A-31 | ||||
SECTION 5.03. | Efforts. | A-36 | ||||
SECTION 5.04. | Public Announcements. | A-39 | ||||
SECTION 5.05. | Access to Information; Confidentiality. | A-39 | ||||
SECTION 5.06. | Indemnification and Insurance. | A-40 | ||||
SECTION 5.07. | Employee Matters. | A-42 | ||||
SECTION 5.08. | Notification of Certain Matters; Stockholder Litigation. | A-43 | ||||
SECTION 5.09. | Merger Sub Expenditures and Distributions. | A-43 | ||||
SECTION 5.10. | Parent Vote. | A-43 | ||||
SECTION 5.11. | Stock Exchange De-listing. | A-43 | ||||
SECTION 5.12. | Preparation of Proxy Statement; Stockholders’ Meeting. | A-43 | ||||
SECTION 5.13. | Section 16 Matters. | A-45 | ||||
SECTION 5.14. | Payoff Letter. | A-45 | ||||
SECTION 5.15. | Communications with Money Transfer Agents. | A-45 | ||||
SECTION 5.16. | Financing Assistance from the Company. | A-45 | ||||
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Conditions to the Merger | ||||||
SECTION 6.01. | Conditions to Each Party’s Obligation to Effect the Merger. | A-46 | ||||
SECTION 6.02. | Conditions to the Obligations of Parent and Merger Sub. | A-46 | ||||
SECTION 6.03. | Conditions to the Obligations of the Company. | A-47 | ||||
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Termination | ||||||
SECTION 7.01. | Termination. | A-47 | ||||
SECTION 7.02. | Effect of Termination. | A-48 | ||||
SECTION 7.03. | Termination Fee. | A-49 | ||||
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Miscellaneous | ||||||
SECTION 8.01. | Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements. | A-50 | ||||
SECTION 8.02. | Disclosure Letters. | A-50 | ||||
SECTION 8.03. | Acknowledgment by the Company. | A-51 | ||||
SECTION 8.04. | Acknowledgment by Parent and Merger Sub. | A-51 | ||||
SECTION 8.05. | Non-Reliance on Company Estimates, Projections, Forecasts, Forward-Looking Statements and Business and Strategic Plans. | A-52 | ||||
SECTION 8.06. | Amendment or Supplement. | A-52 | ||||
SECTION 8.07. | Extension of Time, Waiver, etc. | A-52 | ||||
SECTION 8.08. | Assignment. | A-52 | ||||
SECTION 8.09. | Counterparts. | A-52 | ||||
SECTION 8.10. | Entire Agreement; No Third-Party Beneficiaries. | A-52 | ||||
SECTION 8.11. | Governing Law; Jurisdiction. | A-53 | ||||
SECTION 8.12. | Specific Enforcement. | A-53 | ||||
SECTION 8.13. | WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. | A-54 | ||||
SECTION 8.14. | Notices. | A-54 | ||||
SECTION 8.15. | Severability. | A-55 | ||||
SECTION 8.16. | Definitions. | A-55 | ||||
SECTION 8.17. | Fees and Expenses. | A-63 | ||||
SECTION 8.18. | Transfer Taxes. | A-63 | ||||
SECTION 8.19. | Performance Guaranty. | A-63 | ||||
SECTION 8.20. | Interpretation. | A-63 | ||||
Exhibits | ||||||
Exhibit A | Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation | |||||
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If to Parent or Merger Sub, to it at: | |||||||||
The Western Union Company | |||||||||
7001 East Belleview Avenue | |||||||||
Denver, CO 80237 | |||||||||
Attention: | Thomas S. Hadley | ||||||||
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with copies (which shall not constitute notice) to: | |||||||||
The Western Union Company | |||||||||
7001 East Belleview Avenue | |||||||||
Denver, CO 80237 | |||||||||
Attention: | General Counsel’s Office | ||||||||
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Sidley Austin LLP | |||||||||
One South Dearborn Street | |||||||||
Chicago, Illinois 60603 | |||||||||
Attention: | Paul L. Choi | ||||||||
Scott R. Williams | |||||||||
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If to the Company, to it at: | |||||||||
International Money Express, Inc. | |||||||||
9100 South Dadeland Blvd., | |||||||||
Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33156 | |||||||||
Attention: | Andras Bende | ||||||||
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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | |||||||||
Two Manhattan West | |||||||||
375 Ninth Avenue | |||||||||
New York, New York 10001 | |||||||||
Attention: | Richard Hall, Esq. | ||||||||
Matthew L. Ploszek, Esq. | |||||||||
Email: | rhall@cravath.com | ||||||||
mploszek@cravath.com | |||||||||
Holland & Knight LLP | |||||||||
701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300 | |||||||||
Miami, Florida 33131 | |||||||||
Attention: | Ira Rosner, Esq. | ||||||||
Email: | ira.rosner@hklaw.com | ||||||||
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Terms Not Defined in this Section 8.16 | Section | ||
Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement | 5.02(f) | ||
Action | 3.07 | ||
Adverse Recommendation Change | 5.02(d) | ||
Agreement | Preamble | ||
AML Laws | 3.08(d) | ||
Announcement | 5.04 | ||
Anti-Corruption Laws | 3.08(c) | ||
Appraisal Shares | 2.06(a) | ||
Balance Sheet Date | 3.05(c) | ||
Bankruptcy and Equity Exception | 3.03(a) | ||
Book-Entry Share | 2.01(c) | ||
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Terms Not Defined in this Section 8.16 | Section | ||
Capitalization Date | 3.02(a) | ||
Canceled Shares | 2.01(b) | ||
Certificate of Merger | 1.03 | ||
Closing | 1.02 | ||
Closing Date | 1.02 | ||
Company | Preamble | ||
Company Acquisition Agreement | 5.02(a) | ||
Company Board Recommendation | Recitals | ||
Company Bylaws | 1.05(b) | ||
Company Certificate of Incorporation | 1.05(a) | ||
Company Common Stock | Recitals | ||
Company Disclosure Letter | Article III | ||
Company Filed SEC Documents | Article III | ||
Company Preferred Shares | 3.02(a) | ||
Company Related Parties | 7.03(d) | ||
Company SEC Documents | 3.05(a) | ||
Company Securities | 3.02(b) | ||
Company Stockholder Approval | 3.03(d) | ||
Company Stockholders’ Meeting | 5.12(b) | ||
Company Termination Fee | 7.03(a)(ii) | ||
Company Voting Debt | 3.02(c) | ||
Comparability Period | 5.07(a) | ||
Consumer Protection Laws | 3.08(e) | ||
Continuing Employee | 5.07(a) | ||
DGCL | Recitals | ||
DOJ | 5.03(f) | ||
DTC | 2.02(b)(iii)(B) | ||
Effective Time | 1.03 | ||
Effective Time Company PSU | 2.03(c) | ||
Environmental Laws | 3.12 | ||
Exchange Act | 3.04 | ||
Exchange Fund | 2.02(a) | ||
FTC | 5.03(f) | ||
Indebtedness | 5.01(b)(v) | ||
Indemnitee | 5.06(a) | ||
Information Security Program | 3.14(g) | ||
International Plan | 3.10(i) | ||
Intervening Event | 5.02(d) | ||
Judgment | 3.07 | ||
Laws | 3.08(a) | ||
Lazard | 3.20 | ||
Material Contract | 3.16(a) | ||
Merger | Preamble | ||
Merger Consideration | 2.01(c) | ||
Merger Sub | Preamble | ||
Money Transmitter Requirement Approvals | 3.04 | ||
Nasdaq | 3.04 | ||
Nondisclosure Agreement | 5.05 | ||
Notice Period | 5.02(d) | ||
NYSE | 4.04 | ||
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Terms Not Defined in this Section 8.16 | Section | ||
Outside Date | 7.01(b)(i) | ||
Parent | Preamble | ||
Parent Related Parties | 7.03(d) | ||
Parent Termination Fee | 7.03(b) | ||
Paying Agent | 2.02(a) | ||
Personnel | 3.11(c) | ||
Privacy Policies | 3.14(b) | ||
Proxy Statement | 3.04 | ||
Qualifying Takeover Proposal | 5.02(b) | ||
Regulatory Approvals | 3.04 | ||
Restraints | 6.01(a) | ||
SEC | 3.04 | ||
SEC Clearance Date | 5.12(a) | ||
Secretary of State of Delaware | 1.03 | ||
Securities Act | 3.04 | ||
Share Certificate | 2.01(c) | ||
Specified Jurisdiction | 7.01(b)(i) | ||
Strategic Alternatives Committee | Recitals | ||
Strategic Alternatives Committee Recommendation | Recitals | ||
Superior Proposal | 5.02(h) | ||
Surviving Corporation | 1.01 | ||
Top Money Transfer Agents | 3.16(c) | ||
Takeover Law | 3.19(b) | ||
Takeover Proposal | 5.02(g) | ||
U.S. | 2.02(a) | ||
WARN | 3.11(f) | ||
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IVEY MERGER SUB, INC. | |||||||||
by | /s/ Benjamin S. Hawksworth | ||||||||
Name: | Benjamin S. Hawksworth | ||||||||
Title: | President | ||||||||
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THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY | |||||||||
by | /s/ Devin B. McGranahan | ||||||||
Name: | Devin B. McGranahan | ||||||||
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
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INTERNATIONAL MONEY EXPRESS, INC. | |||||||||
by | /s/ Robert Lisy | ||||||||
Name: | Robert Lisy | ||||||||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
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(i) | Reviewed the financial terms and conditions of the Agreement; |
(ii) | Reviewed certain publicly available historical business and financial information relating to Company; |
(iii) | Reviewed various financial forecasts and other data provided to us by Company relating to the business of Company; |
(iv) | Held discussions with members of the senior management of Company with respect to the business and prospects of Company; |
(v) | Reviewed public information with respect to certain other companies in lines of business we believe to be generally relevant in evaluating the business of Company; |
(vi) | Reviewed the financial terms of certain business combinations involving companies in lines of business we believe to be generally relevant in evaluating the business of Company; |
(vii) | Reviewed historical stock prices and trading volumes of Company Common Stock; and |
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Very truly yours, | ||||||
LAZARD FRERES & CO. LLC | ||||||
By | /s/ Brennin J. Kroog | |||||
Brennin J. Kroog Managing Director | ||||||
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