No offer of securities shall be made in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, such registration requirements. Critics worry the giant companies taking over outsourced responsibilities are too big to effectively manage individual investors and that many employers are too small to adequately keep those firms in check. London-based advisory insurance and risk management broker Willis Towers Watson has rehired Andrew Krasner, a former executive, as CFO, part of its effort to realign its strategic priorities following its attempted merger with Aon, which failed because of antitrust concerns. Forward-looking statements are prospective in nature and are not based on historical facts, but rather current expectations of management about future events. The European Commission (EC) is currently conducting an antitrust review of Aon's proposed $30 billion bid for Willis Towers Watson.. Guided by a one firm mindset, the new leadership team will come together following the close of the combination to deliver new . July 26 (Reuters) - Aon Plc (AON.N) and Willis Towers Watson Plc on Monday called off a $30 billion merger that would have created the world's largest insurance broker, saying U.S.. The factors identified above are not exhaustive. Willis Towers Watson's financial advisor in respect of the Proposed Combination is Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and its legal advisors are Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Matheson. Revenue growth, margin expansion through delivery of better solutions, increased cash flow and earnings growth and a strong balance sheet, to generate attractive returns for shareholders in the future. However, there were still. I work to create solutions people believe in and give value.<br><br>I have broad cross-disciplinary and multi-sector experience and have worked to service rail . The announcement on Monday from Aon and Willis Towers Watson that they have abandoned their $30bn mega-merger has plunged the future of Willis Re into even deeper uncertainty as its sale. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-to-combine-with-willis-towers-watson-to-accelerate-innovation-on-behalf-of-clients-301019648.html, - Aligns Aon United and Willis Towers Watson growth strategies to accelerate innovation from both organizations to benefit clients, Aon to Combine with Willis Towers Watson To Accelerate Innovation on Behalf of Clients, Human Resources Business Process Outsourcing, http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-to-combine-with-willis-towers-watson-to-accelerate-innovation-on-behalf-of-clients-301019648.html, Approximately 73% from the consolidation of business and central support functions, including leveraging the capabilities of the Aon Business Services operational platform across the combined group; and, Approximately 27% from the consolidation of infrastructure related to technology, real estate and third-party contracts. Similarly, any vote in respect of resolutions to be proposed at the Aon Ireland shareholders meeting to approve the issuance of Class A ordinary shares of Aon Ireland under the proposed combination should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the joint proxy statement. Investor_Relations@willistowerswatson.com. These businesses will be divested for a total consideration of $3.57 billion. NEWS. About Aon DUBLIN, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and Willis Towers Watson plc (NASDAQ: WLTW) today announced the future leadership team for the firm that will be effective upon the completion of the proposed combination of Aon and Willis Towers Watson. You are about to review presentations, reports, filings and/or other materials regarding Aon plc (NYSE: AON) that contain time-sensitive information. Aon and Willis Towers Watson agreed to merge in March 2020 in an all-stock deal, worth around $30 billion at the time. Further information concerning Aon, WTW and their respective businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect Aon's or WTW's financial results, are contained in Aon's and WTW's respective filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Aon may update, amend, supplement or otherwise alter the information contained in any such materials by subsequent presentations, reports, filings, or other means without notice. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Joint Conference Call and Other Materials, Aon and Willis Towers Watson will conduct a joint live conference call and webcast today (March 9, 2020) at 8:30 a.m. (EDT). Defending itself in the courts against the United States Department of Justice's objections to its proposed merger with rival insurance and reinsurance broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW), Aon. DUBLIN, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and Willis Towers Watson plc (NASDAQ: WLTW) today announced the future leadership team for the firm that will be effective upon the completion of the proposed combination of Aon and Willis Towers Watson.Guided by a one firm mindset, the new leadership team will come together following the close of the combination to deliver new sources . The directors of Willis Towers Watson accept responsibility for the information contained in this document relating to Willis Towers Watson and the directors of Willis Towers Watson and members of their immediate families, related trusts and persons connected with them, except for the statements made by Aon UK in respect of Willis Towers Watson. Willis Towers Watson has more than 45,000 employees and services clients in more than 140 countries. The Board of Directors will comprise proportional members from Aon and Willis Towers Watson's current directors. In the the termination announcement, Willis CEO . Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Aon, WTW and/or any person acting on behalf of any of them are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing paragraphs, and the information contained on any websites referenced in this communication is not incorporated by reference into this communication. About Willis Towers WatsonWillis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that designs and delivers solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. It's a message that Aon CEO Greg Case has been . The events of the last year have only reinforced that rationale, and this announcement is an important step toward realizing that potential," said John Haley, Willis Towers Watson's CEO. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Aon and Willis Tower had been betting on the merger to generate annual cost savings of $800 million and boost revenue through the sale of the new products, in areas such as intellectual. All statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities, events or developments that Aon and/or WTW expects or anticipates may occur in the future, including such things as its or their outlook, future capital expenditures, growth in commissions and fees, changes to the composition or level of its or their revenues, cash flow and liquidity, expected tax rates, business strategies, competitive strengths, goals, the benefits of new initiatives, growth of its or their business and operations, plans, references to future successes, and expectations with respect to the timing, closing and benefits of the Combination, including divestitures made in connection with the Combination, are forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Aon, WTW and/or any person acting on behalf of any of them are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing paragraphs, and the information contained on any websites referenced in this communication is not incorporated by reference into this communication. This communication contains certain statements that are forward-looking, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are about to review presentations, reports, filings and/or other materials regarding Aon plc (NYSE: AON) that contain time-sensitive information. Upon completion of the combination, existing Aon shareholders will own approximately 63% and existing Willis Towers Watson shareholders will own approximately 37% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Gregory Case, Aon's chief executive officer, will be CEO of the . Aon PLC and Willis Towers Watson PLC scrapped a $30.55 billion merger amid the prospects of a drawn-out battle with the U.S. Department of Justice, marking the third-largest insurance deal termination since 2016. The mega-merger deal, first announced in March 2020, already has shareholder approval from both companies, who had hoped to complete the transaction by the first half of 2021. Aon and Willis had agreed to sell $3.6bn worth of assets to their rival Gallagher to smooth that aspect of the deal. Certain statements made on this web site or in materials accessed in or through this section of our web site are forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, and Aon's actual results may differ (possibly materially) from those indicated in such statements. It is intended that the combination will be implemented by means of a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement of Willis Towers Watson and Willis Towers Watson Shareholders under Chapter 1, Part 9 of the Irish Companies Act of 2014. These factors may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Statements Required by the Irish Takeover Rules The information contained therein is only current as of the date thereof. Interested parties can listen to the conference call by dialing (800) 369-3354 (within the U.S.) or (210) 234-0114 (outside of the U.S.) using access code: Aon, or via a live audio webcast at www.aon.comand www.willistowerswatson.com. On the same day the Aon-Willis merger was terminated (July 26), Aon announced that CEO Case and CFO Case had extended their employment agreements until 2026. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Aon will maintain operating headquarters in London. Because of this delay in receiving information from Aon and Willis Towers Watson, the ACCC said that it will now push-back the end-date of its review. Safe Harbor StatementThis communication contains certain statements that are forward-looking, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. *All intraday prices are subject to a delay of fifteen (15) minutes. See Legal Notice for further information regarding such statements and additional disclaimers with respect to the materials and sites that you may access through the Investors section of our Web site. "We announced this combination knowing that the complementary capabilities of our two firms would allow us to deliver more value to clients and opportunities for colleagues. The combined firm will be led by Greg Case and Aon Chief Financial Officer Christa Davies, along with a highly experienced and proven leadership team that reflects the complementary strengths and capabilities of both organizations. Media ContactsAon - Nadine Youssef, mediainquiries@aon.com, +1 833 751 8114Willis Towers Watson - Miles Russell, miles.russell@willistowerswatson.com, +44 (0) 7903262118, Investor ContactsAon - Leslie Follmer, investor.relations@aon.com, +1 312 381 3310Willis Towers Watson - Claudia De La Hoz, Investor_Relations@willistowerswatson.com, +1 215 246 6221. The requirement will continue until this offer period ends. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose dealings under Rule 8 of the Irish Takeover Rules, consult with the Irish Takeover Panel's website at www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie or contact the Irish Takeover Panel by telephone on +353 1 678 9020. Aon, WTW and their respective subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently. See Willis Towers Watson's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2020, and additional documents filed by Willis Towers Watson with the SEC, the contents of which are not incorporated by reference into, nor do they form part of, this Announcement, for a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties applicable to Willis Towers Watson 's businesses. Any or all of Aon's and WTW's forward-looking statements may turn out to be inaccurate, and there are no guarantees about Aon's or WTW's performance. All statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities, events or developments that Aon and/or WTW expects or anticipates may occur in the future, including such things as its or their outlook, goals and expectations with respect to performance, business strategies, competitive strengths, goals, plans, references to future successes, the termination of the Combination, the termination of litigation relating to the Combination and payment of the termination fee under the BCA, are forward-looking statements. Aon expressly disclaims any obligation to review, update or correct these materials after the date thereof. About Willis Towers WatsonWillis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that designs and delivers solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Neither Aon nor WTW is under, and each expressly disclaims, any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statement that it may make from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 3 Statements in this announcement that the combination of Aon and Willis Towers Watson is accretive to adjusted EPS should not be interpreted to mean that Aon earnings per share in the current or any future financial period will necessarily match or be greater than or be less than those for the relevant preceding financial period. See Aon's and WTW's respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and their respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 for a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties applicable to Aon and WTW and their respective businesses. "This agreement demonstrates strong momentum on the path to close our proposed combination with Willis Towers Watson," said Greg Case, Aon's CEO. Save article. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. No statement in this announcement is intended to constitute a profit forecast for any period, nor should any statements be interpreted to mean that earnings or earnings per share will necessarily match or be greater or lesser than those for the relevant preceding financial periods for Aon and/or WTW as appropriate. Upon completion of the Reorganization, it is expected that the Aon Ireland Directors will be the same as the current Aon UK Directors. This also marks the end of the litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). John . Aon reserves the right within the next 12 months to set aside this announcement where so permitted under Rule 2.8 (including Rule 2.8 (c) (ii)). Additional information about Willis Towers Watson's directors and executive officers is contained in Willis Towers Watson's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2020, and its Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, dated and filed with the SEC on April 3, 2019. The directors of WTW accept responsibility for the information contained in this document relating to WTW. Eversheds Sutherland > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile. This document, if and when filed, as well as Willis Towers Watson's, Aon UK's and Aon Ireland's other public filings with the SEC, may be obtained without charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and, in the case of Aon UK's and Aon Ireland's filings, at Aon UK's website at www.aon.com, and in the case of Willis Towers Watson's filings, at Willis Towers Watson's website at www.willistowerswatson.com. The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Wednesday aimed at stopping insurance broker Aon 's $30 billion acquisition of Willis Towers Watson because it would reduce competition and could . To the best of the knowledge and belief of the directors of WTW (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information contained in this announcement for which they accept responsibility is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information. Obituaries r Helen Brooke Taussig, leading cardiologist Ralph S. Evinrude . The proposed $30 billion merger of insurance brokerage giants Aon Plc and Willis Towers Watson Plc would create the world's largest outsourced investment management firm.. Operations Manchester United LONDON, U.K. - Aon plc (NYSE:AON) and Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) today announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction (the "Proposed Combination") with an implied combined equity value of approximately $80 billion. Gallagher has agreed to purchase a group of businesses from Willis Towers Watson that includes: The transaction with Gallagher is contingent on the completion of the pending Aon and Willis Towers Watson combination, as well as other customary closing conditions. Aon today confirms that it does not intend to pursue this business combination. You are about to review presentations, reports, filings and/or other materials regarding Aon plc (NYSE: AON) that contain time-sensitive information. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements: the impact of pending or potential lawsuits and other claims against Aon and/or WTW; the impact of, and potential challenges in complying with, legislation and regulation in the jurisdictions in which Aon and/or WTW operates, particularly given the global scope of Aon's and/or WTW's businesses and the possibility of conflicting regulatory requirements across jurisdictions in which Aon and/or WTW does business; the impact of any investigations brought by regulatory authorities in the U.S., Ireland, the UK and other countries; general economic, business and political conditions in different countries in which Aon and/or WTW does business around the world (including any epidemic, pandemic or disease outbreak, including COVID-19); the effects of Irish law on Aon's and/or WTW's operating flexibility and the enforcement of judgments against Aon and/or WTW; the failure to retain and attract qualified personnel, whether as a result of the failure of the Combination or divestitures planned in connection with the Combination or otherwise; adverse effects on the market price of Aon's and/or WTW's securities and/or operating results for any reason, including, without limitation, because of the failure to consummate the Combination or the divestitures that had been proposed to be made in connection with the Combination or the payment of the termination fee under the BCA; the failure to realize the expected benefits of the Combination (including anticipated revenue and growth synergies); significant transaction costs in connection with the terminated Combination, and divestitures that had been planned in connection with the Combination; the potential impact of the termination of the Combination, and divestures planned in connection with the Combination, on relationships, including with suppliers, customers, employees and regulators; and changes in the competitive environment or damage to Aon's and/or WTW's reputation. Aon Willis Towers Watson Agents & Brokers Mergers & Acquisitions John Haley (left) and Carl Hess Willis Towers Watson PLC on Thursday outlined a bold plan to deliver $10 billion+ in revenues. Important Additional Information Will Be Filed With The SEC. Today, the companies announced an agreement to merge their operations in an all-stock transaction with an implied combined equity value of around $80 billion, according to a press release. Aon and Willis Towers Watson today announced the future leadership team for the firm that will be effective upon the completion of the proposed combination of Aon and Willis Towers Watson. Aon. <br><br>Diverse experiences in leadership roles include running a global function with teams across . For more information about Willis Towers Watson, see www.willistowerswatson.com. Statement Required by the Irish Takeover Rules. Aon and Willis Towers Watson said they have, "agreed to terminate their business combination agreement and end litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)." The $30 billion acquisition. Any forward-looking statements in this communication are based upon information available as of the date of this communication which, while believed to be true when made, may ultimately prove to be incorrect. DUBLIN, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) announced today that the firms have agreed to terminate their business combination agreement. Lyles made the announcement via Twitter. The transaction is subject to the approval of the shareholders of both Aon Ireland and Willis Towers Watson, as well as other customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals. Aon CEO Makes the Case. As a result of the decision to drop the merger, Aon will pay a $1 billion (864 million) break fee to Willis. The directors of WTW accept responsibility for the information contained in this document relating to WTW, except for statements made by Aon in respect of WTW. <br><br>Significant experience across Insurance, Markets, International Banking, Corporate Banking, Retail Banking and Wealth businesses. In particular, this communication is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. He started his career at Trinity Valley . Aon shares were up by 9.2% on the NYSE as at 13:00 EDT to $253.89 after news broke earlier in the day that it had abandoned its proposed $30bn mega merger with Willis Towers Watson in the face of . July 26, 2021 Two of the world's largest insurance brokers, Aon and Willis Towers Watson, announced on Monday that they had called off a planned $30 billion merger, just a little more than a. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-and-willis-towers-watson-wtw-take-important-step-toward-the-close-of-proposed-combination-with-agreement-to-sell-set-of-wtw-assets-to-gallagher-301289733.html, Aon and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Take Important Step Toward the Close of Proposed Combination with Agreement to Sell Set of WTW Assets to Gallagher, Human Resources Business Process Outsourcing, Investor_Relations@willistowerswatson.com, http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-and-willis-towers-watson-wtw-take-important-step-toward-the-close-of-proposed-combination-with-agreement-to-sell-set-of-wtw-assets-to-gallagher-301289733.html. Eversheds Sutherland Offices Aon Ireland and Willis Towers Watson will prepare a joint proxy statement (which will contain the Scheme documentation) to be distributed to Willis Towers Watson shareholders and Aon Ireland shareholders, containing further information relating to the implementation of the proposed combination, the full terms and conditions of the Scheme, notices of the Aon Ireland and the Willis Towers Watson shareholders meetings and information on the Class A ordinary shares of Aon Ireland to be issued under the proposed combination. Health & Benefits business units in France, Spain and Germany. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from either historical or anticipated results depending on a variety of factors. Previous reports that the DOJ was likely to approve the $30 billion mega-merger appear to have been false, as the U.S. regulator looks to block the deal on the grounds it threatens to eliminate competition and increase prices, among other concerns. Further details in respect of the proposed combination of Aon and Willis Towers Watson are provided in the announcement published by Aon on March 9, 2020 in accordance with Rule 2.5 of the Irish Takeover Rules (the "Rule 2.5 Announcement") and capitalized terms used but not defined in this communication shall have the meaning given to them in the Rule 2.5 Announcement. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the directors of Aon (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information contained in this document for which they accept responsibility is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information. For more information about Willis Towers Watson, see www.willistowerswatson.com. Any or all of Aon's and WTW's forward-looking statements may turn out to be inaccurate, and there are no guarantees about Aon's or WTW's performance.
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