“Western Union declined despite posting strong earnings, raising full-year guidance, and expanding margins in its retail operations. Management is executing its Evolve 2025 strategy while returning capital through share repurchases and dividends. The manager believes remittances will remain resilient during economic slowdowns and notes the stock trades below private market value.”
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