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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 18, 2017
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THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 001-32903 | | 20-4531180 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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12500 East Belford Avenue Englewood, Colorado | | 80112 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(866) 405-5012
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨ | |
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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On September 18, 2017, J. David Thompson, Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Technology, Chief Technology Officer, of The Western Union Company (the “Company”) notified the Company of his decision to resign from his position to pursue other business opportunities. Mr. Thompson will remain with the Company until December 1, 2017, to assist with transitional matters. Sheri Rhodes, the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, Global Payments and Digital, will work closely with Mr. Thompson in transition and will serve as Acting Chief Technology Officer until the Company names a permanent successor.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: September 22, 2017 | | | | THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY |
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| | | | | | By: | | /s/ DARREN A. DRAGOVICH |
| | | | | | Name: | | Darren A. Dragovich |
| | | | | | Title: | | Vice President and Assistant Secretary |