UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
May 13, 2009
11:00 a.m.
The Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to be Held on May 13, 2009.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of The Western Union Company will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado 80202 on May 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. local time.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
The Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at www.ematerials.com/wu
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side of this notice on or before May 1, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.
Matters intended to be acted upon at the meeting are listed below.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:
| 1. | Election of Directors: |
| Roberto G. Mendoza |
| Michael A. Miles, Jr. |
| Dennis Stevenson |
| 2. | Ratification of Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2009. |
| You may immediately vote your proxy on the Internet at:
www.eproxy.com/wu
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| • Use the Internet to vote your proxy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until 12:00 p.m. (CT) on May 12, 2009.
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| • Please have this Notice and the last four digits of your Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number available. Follow the instructions to vote your proxy.
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| Your Internet vote authorizes the Named Proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed and returned your proxy card. | ||||||
To request paper copies of the proxy materials, which include the proxy card,
proxy statement and annual report, please contact us via:
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Internet – Access the Internet and go to www.ematerials.com/wu. Follow the instructions to log in, and order copies. | |
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Telephone – Call us free of charge at 866-697-9377 in the U.S. or Canada, using a touch-tone phone, and follow the instructions to log in and order copies. | |
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Email – Send us an email at ep@ematerials.com with “WU Materials Request” in the subject line. The email must include: | |
| • The 3-digit company # and the 11-digit control # located in the box in the upper right hand corner on the front of this notice.
• Your preference to receive printed materials via mail -or- to receive an email with links to the electronic materials.
• If you choose email delivery you must include the email address.
• If you would like this election to apply to delivery of material for all future meetings, write the word “Permanent” and include the last 4 digits of your Tax ID number in the email. | ||
Directions to the Annual Meeting
| From 1-25 North of Denver: | I-25 South to Colfax Avenue Exit #210A. | |
| Take Colfax Avenue east. | ||
| From I-25 South of Denver: | I-25 North to Colfax Avenue Exit #210A. | |
| Take Colfax Avenue east. | ||
| From I-70 East of Denver: | I-70 West to I-25 South. Follow to Colfax Avenue Exit #210A. | |
| Take Colfax Avenue east. | ||
| From I-70 West of Denver: | I-70 East to I-25 South. Follow to Colfax Avenue Exit #210A. | |
| Take Colfax Avenue east. | ||
Follow Colfax Avenue east 2 miles to Welton Street. Turn left onto Welton Steet. Hotel is on the right at 1750 Welton Street.
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
| THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY | Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 16, 2009
Date: May 13, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM MDT
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1750 Welton Street Denver, CO 80202 |
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
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| — Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement
How to View Online:
Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 07, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.
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— How To Vote —
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Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
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| Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.
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| The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Election of Directors | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | Roberto G. Mendoza 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Michael A. Miles, Jr. 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Dennis Stevenson 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ratification of Selection of Auditors
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