BlackRock (NYSE: WU) reports 7.9% stake in Western Union in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 24,861,056 shares of Western Union Company common stock, representing 7.9% of the class in a Schedule 13G/A covering 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting power for 24,148,420 shares and sole dispositive power for 24,861,056. The amendment is signed by a BlackRock Managing Director on 04/24/2026.

Insights

Institutional Holdings Analyst

BlackRock holds a material passive stake in Western Union (7.9%).

BlackRock's Schedule 13G/A lists 24,861,056 shares (7.9%) beneficially owned with sole voting power over 24,148,420 shares. The filing follows the passive investor reporting path typical for large asset managers.

Ownership is reported collectively for designated reporting business units; cash‑flow treatment and sale intentions are not stated. Subsequent filings would disclose material changes in stake or voting arrangements.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 24,861,056 shares Percent of class: 7.9% Sole voting power: 24,148,420 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 24,861,056 shares Schedule 13G/A as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 7.9% Percent of Western Union common stock

Sole voting power 24,148,420 shares Number of shares with sole vote control per filing

Filing type Schedule 13G/A Amendment reporting passive institutional ownership

Filing signature date 04/24/2026 Signature by Managing Director Spencer Fleming

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Reporting Business Units

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this reflects"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 24861056"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 24861056"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Reporting Business Units other

"beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units"

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 16)

WESTERN UNION COMPANY

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

959802109

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 959802109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 24,148,420.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 24,861,056.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

24,861,056.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WESTERN UNION COMPANY
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7001 EAST BELLEVIEW AVENUE DENVER CO 80237
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 959802109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 24861056
(b)	Percent of class: 7.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 24148420
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 24861056
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of WESTERN UNION COMPANY. No one person's interest in the common stock of WESTERN UNION COMPANY is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock report in Western Union (WU)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 24,861,056 shares, equal to 7.9% of Western Union common stock as reported in the Schedule 13G/A for 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting power for 24,148,420 shares.

What type of SEC filing did BlackRock submit for WU?

BlackRock submitted a Schedule 13G/A, an amendment used by institutional investors to report passive beneficial ownership. The filing amends prior reports and is signed on 04/24/2026 for holdings as of 03/31/2026.

Does the filing show BlackRock controls Western Union votes?

The filing reports sole voting power for 24,148,420 shares, indicating the reporting business units can vote those shares. It does not, however, state any change in corporate control or active governance actions.

Are the reported BlackRock holdings held by a single entity?

The Schedule 13G/A states holdings are reported for certain designated Reporting Business Units of BlackRock, Inc., meaning ownership is aggregated across those units rather than attributed to a single external investor or client account.

When should investors expect updated disclosures from BlackRock on WU?

Material changes in beneficial ownership that meet reporting thresholds would trigger updated filings. This Schedule 13G/A covers 03/31/2026 and is signed 04/24/2026; further filings would follow if the position or voting power materially changes.