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Overview
The Company is engaged in global money transfer, providing people with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send money around the world, pay bills and purchase money orders.
News Feeds
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Western Union 2Q profit up 13 percent, lifts view
AP
Jul 22 2008
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Earnings roundup: OptionsXpress, Western Union
AP
Jul 22 2008
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Western Union considering appeal of court ruling
AP
Jul 02 2008
Portfolio Blogs
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Extra Credit, Weekend Edition
Dec 29 2007
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Extra Credit, Weekend Edition
Nov 24 2007
Press Releases
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Western Union Appeals Arizona Court Ruling Jul-25-2008, 10:15AM EDT
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Western Union Reports Second Quarter Results Jul-22-2008, 07:27AM EDT
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Western Union, Banco do Brasil Renew Agent Contract Jul-11-2008, 03:52PM EDT
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Western Union to Release Second Quarter Results on July 22, 2008 Jul-03-2008, 10:08AM EDT
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Western Union Disappointed by Court Ruling Jul-02-2008, 02:16PM EDT
Employees
Number of Employees: 6,100
Revenue per Employee: $807,508
Top Executives
Scott T. Scheirman, Executive VP/CFO
Amintore T.X. Schenkel, Chief Accounting Officer/Controller/Senior VP
Robin Heller, Divisional Executive VP
David Schlapbach, Executive VP/Secretary/General Counsel
Liz Alicea Velez, Executive VP, Geographical
Grover Wray, Divisional Executive VP
Gail Galuppo, Executive VP/Other Executive Officer
Guy A. Battista, Subsidiary President/Executive VP
Royal Cole, III, Executive VP/General Manager, Divisional
Ian Marsh, Executive VP/Managing Director, Geographical
David G. Barnes, Executive VP, Divisional
Anne McCarthy, Executive VP, Divisional
Hikmet Ersek, Executive VP/Managing Director, Geographical
Board of Directors
Dinyar S. Devitre, Director
Linda Fayne Levinson, Director
David Schlapbach, Executive VP/Secretary/General Counsel
Ian Marsh, Executive VP/Managing Director, Geographical
Betsy D. Holden, Director
Alan J. Lacy, Director
Jack M. Greenberg, Chairman of the Board/Director
Hikmet Ersek, Executive VP/Managing Director, Geographical
Financials
Quarterly
Annual
| Income Statement | 04/2008 | 02/2008 | 10/2007 | 07/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 725.8 Mil. | 721 Mil. | 691.3 Mil. | 657 Mil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 540.1 Mil. | 588.1 Mil. | 565.9 Mil. | 545.9 Mil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 342.1 Mil. | 396.3 Mil. | 361 Mil. | 353.6 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 337.5 Mil. | 382.3 Mil. | 354 Mil. | 345 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | 207.1 Mil. | 243.3 Mil. | 216.3 Mil. | 204.5 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.26 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 04/2008 | 02/2008 | 10/2007 | 07/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.9 Bil. | 1.79 Bil. | 2.05 Bil. | 1.84 Bil. |
| Total Assets | 1.9 Bil. | 3.11 Bil. | 3.08 Bil. | 2.74 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | 5.97 Bil. | 1.95 Bil. | 2.34 Bil. | 2.01 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | 7.4 Mil. | 3.39 Bil. | 2.85 Bil. | 2.91 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 04/2008 | 02/2008 | 10/2007 | 07/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 318 Mil. | 1.1 Bil. | 883.3 Mil. | 487.1 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -18.3 Mil. | -202 Mil. | -112 Mil. | -63.4 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | -197.4 Mil. | -530.1 Mil. | -524 Mil. | -357.6 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | NA | 371.4 Mil. | 247.3 Mil. | 66.1 Mil. |
| Income Statement | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 2.68 Bil. | 2.33 Bil. | NA | 2.04 Bil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 2.22 Bil. | 2.14 Bil. | 3.55 Bil. | 1.95 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 1.45 Bil. | 1.41 Bil. | 3.55 Bil. | 1.35 Bil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 1.41 Bil. | 1.39 Bil. | 3.55 Bil. | 1.34 Bil. |
| Total Net Income | 857.3 Mil. | 914 Mil. | 751.6 Mil. | 927.4 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 1.13 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.98 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 1.11 | 1.19 | 0 | 0.98 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.79 Bil. | 1.42 Bil. | NA | 510.2 Mil. |
| Total Assets | 3.11 Bil. | 2.71 Bil. | NA | 2.38 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | 1.95 Bil. | 1.89 Bil. | NA | 1.24 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | 3.39 Bil. | 3.01 Bil. | NA | 2.98 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 1.1 Bil. | 1.11 Bil. | NA | 1 Bil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -202 Mil. | -384.7 Mil. | NA | -428.4 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | -530.1 Mil. | 187.3 Mil. | NA | -533.9 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | 371.4 Mil. | 911.5 Mil. | NA | 40.5 Mil. |
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