Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services generating more than $6 billion in 2020 revenue. 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. Subject to the right of Aon UK (and Aon Ireland, as applicable) to implement the proposed combination by way of a Takeover Offer as an alternative to the Scheme, and subject to the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement and with the Irish Takeover Panel's consent, the proposed combination will be implemented solely by means of the Scheme documentation, which will contain the full terms and conditions of the proposed combination, including details of how Willis Towers Watson shareholders may vote in respect of the proposed combination. 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 and end litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). In particular, a person will be treated as having an interest by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. 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. 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. 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. July 26 (UPI) -- Aon and Willis Towers Watson on Monday called off a $30 billion deal that, had it gone through, would have resulted in the world's largest insurance broker. Aon expressly disclaims any obligation to review, update or correct these materials after the date thereof. Aon expressly disclaims any obligation to review, update or correct these materials after the date thereof. Eversheds Sutherland Offices Aon. The. 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. Jenna Kourafas - Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant - West Monroe | LinkedIn All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Aon UK, Aon Ireland, Willis Towers Watson 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. The proposed combination was first announced on March 9, 2020. 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. Further information concerning Willis Towers Watson and its businesses, including economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, technological and other factors that could materially affect Willis Towers Watson's results of operations and financial condition, is contained in Willis Towers Watson's filings with the SEC. Potential revenue synergies due to complementary capabilitiesare expected but not included in the synergy estimates. We are confident they have a bright future at Gallagher.". Headlines & Bits of Interest - 28 April 2021 Aon / Willis deal closer to done and much more. 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. Operations Manchester United For more information about Willis Towers Watson, see www.willistowerswatson.com. DUBLIN, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to sell Willis Re and a set of. Failure of WTW merger over US DoJ trial date "unacceptable" - Aon "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. 3There are various material assumptions underlying the synergies and other cost reduction statements in this document which may result in the synergies and other cost reductions being materially greater or less than estimated. NEWS. As a result of this announcement, Aon is bound by the restrictions set out in Rule 2.8 of the Irish Takeover Rules. Decision Follows DOJ Lawsuit to Prevent Harmful Consolidation and Preserve Competition Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today released the following statement on Aon plc's and Willis Towers Watson's announcement that the firms agreed to terminate their planned $30 billion merger. Forward-looking statements are prospective in nature and are not based on historical facts, but rather current expectations of management about future events. Follow Aon on Twitterand LinkedIn Stay up to date by visiting the Aon Newsroom and hear from Aon's expert advisors in The One Brief.Sign up for News Alertshere. Forward-looking statements can often, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as "plans," "expects," "is subject to," "budget," "scheduled," "estimates," "forecasts," "looking forward," "potential," "probably," "continue," "intends," "anticipates," "believes," or variations of such words, and statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "should," "would," "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Striving to do what is right even when difficult. You are about to review presentations, reports, filings and/or other materials regarding Aon plc (NYSE: AON) that contain time-sensitive information. Any vote in respect of resolutions to be proposed at the Willis Towers Watson shareholders meetings to approve the proposed combination, the Scheme or related matters, or other responses in relation to the proposed combination, should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the joint proxy statement (including the Scheme documentation). Aon's acquisition of Willis Towers Watson cancelled, will - ARTEMIS DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aon plc ("Aon") (NYSE: AON) and Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company ("Willis Towers Watson") (NASDAQ: WLTW) today announced that. (NYSE: AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Internship on the deal side of Aon's Corporate Development team where I gained exposure to the $30 billion Aon-Willis Towers . Aon plc - Aon to Combine with Willis Towers Watson To Accelerate BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, HOLDERS OF AON UK, AON IRELAND AND/OR WILLIS TOWERS WATSON SECURITIES ARE URGED TO READ THOSE FILINGS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED COMBINATION, INCLUDING ANY DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED COMBINATION. 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. Willis Towers Watson has more than 45,000 employees and services clients in more than 140 countries. The Reorganization remains conditional on, among other things, the sanction of the UK scheme of arrangement forming part of the Reorganization by the UK Court, as more particularly described in the Reorganization Proxy Statement. Aon-Willis merger arb spread in focus as it breaches 10% - Inside P&C They have continued to bring to life Willis Towers Watson's compelling value proposition to better serve our clients in the areas of people, risk and capital," said Willis Towers Watson CEO John Haley. 5Aon anticipates the cost to achieve expected synergies will be $1.4 billion, excluding transaction costs of approximately $200 million and retention costs of up to $400 million. 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. The agreement resolves questions raised by the European Commission and is intended to address certain questions raised by regulators in certain other jurisdictions. 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. 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 . The defensive tackle announced on Friday evening he would be taking his talents to Louisiana Tech. The combined company, to be named Aon, will be the premier, technology-enabled global professional services firm focused on the areas of risk, retirement and health. Following failed merger, Willis Towers Watson hires new CFO U.S. sues to stop $30 billion merger of Aon and Willis Towers Watson - CNBC Insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is in talks to buy a portfolio of assets from Aon Plc and Willis Towers Watson Plc for about $3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. 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. In connection with the termination of the business combination agreement, Aon will pay the $1 billion termination fee to Willis Towers Watson, Willis Towers Watson's proposed scheme of arrangement has now lapsed, and both organizations will move forward independently. Aon, WTW and their respective subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently. Form 10-K (annual report [section 13 and 15(d), not s-k item 405]) filed with the SEC In the the termination announcement, Willis CEO . 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.. Other than in accordance with legal or regulatory obligations, neither Willis Towers Watson nor Aon UK is under any obligation, and each expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statement, 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. The directors of WTW accept responsibility for the information contained in this document relating to WTW. On 9 March 2020, Aon announced its merger with Willis Towers Watson for nearly $30 billion in an all-stock deal that creates the world's largest insurance broker. Richelle Nielsen - Head of Department | Business Integration | R&D 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, Willis halt $30 bln merger over monopoly concerns, delay Willis Towers Watson has more than 45,000 employees and services clients in more than 140 countries. Aon and Willis Towers Watson establish 'One Firm' vision, name 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. 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. Aon UK, Aon Ireland, Willis Towers Watson and their subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently. Aon, Willis Towers Watson announce mega-merger 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. DUBLIN, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to sell Willis Re and a set of Willis Towers Watson corporate risk and broking and health and benefits services to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher). "Despite regulatory momentum around the world, including the recent approval of our combination by the European Commission, we reached an impasse with the U.S. Department of Justice,"said Aon CEO Greg Case. 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. The announcement of these leaders follows this week's announcement that the contracts of Case and Aon CFO Christa Davies would be extended through April 1, 2026. Arab Reinsurance Company: a new dimension If two or more persons co-operate on the basis of any agreement, either express or tacit, either oral or written, to acquire an interest in relevant securities of Aon UK, Aon Ireland or Willis Towers Watson, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purposes of Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules. Aon's $30bn acquisition of Willis Towers Watson collapses Willis Towers Watson (WLTW) and AON Merger Falls Apart Deal Watch: For Aon, Willis Towers Watson and 6 Law Firms, a $30B Merger That Wasn't. The insurance mega-merger is off a month after the U.S. Department of Justice filed suit to block it. or more of any class of "relevant securities" of Aon UK, Aon Ireland or Willis Towers Watson, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of Aon UK, Aon Ireland or Willis Towers Watson (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such relevant securities) must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3:30 p.m. (Eastern time) in respect of the relevant securities of Aon UK, Aon Ireland and Willis Towers Watson on the business day following the date of the relevant transaction. 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 . 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. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of Aon's and/or WTW's operations, the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the pending combination of Aon and WTW (the "Combination"), expectations related to regulatory approvals of the Combination, and divestitures to be made in connection with the Combination. While Aon and Willis Were Focused on Merger, Marsh Attracted Producer 28 January 2021. It is expected that the Reorganization of the Aon Group described in the Reorganization Proxy Statement will be completed prior to the completion of the combination, such that prior to completion of the combination, Aon Ireland will be the publicly traded parent company of the Aon Group. Aon, Willis Towers Scrap $30 Billion Merger Amid Antitrust Impasse 1This statement should not be construed as a profit forecast or interpreted to mean that Willis Towers Watson, Aon UK or Aon Ireland's profits or earnings in the first full year following the Proposed Combination, or in any subsequent period, will necessarily match or be greater than or be less than those of Willis Towers Watson, Aon UK and/or Aon Ireland for the relevant preceding financial period or any other period. 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. Aon and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Take Important Step Toward the Close We appreciate and deeply respect all the Aon colleagues we got to know through this process.". Eversheds Sutherland > Dublin > Ireland | The Legal 500 law firm profiles No statement in this announcement constitutes an asset valuation. Sign up for News Alertshere. 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. Retention costs are subject to Irish Takeover Panel approval. The deal's cancellation comes just over a month after the DOJ filed a lawsuit to block the merger. 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. 4Calculated as the sum of the market capitalization of Aon UK, based on the closing price of Aon ordinary shares of $214.81 on 6 March 2020, and the equity value of Willis Towers Watson as implied by the Proposed Combination. "This transaction accelerates that journey by providing our combined teams the opportunity to drive innovation more quickly and deliver more value. Aon will maintain operating headquarters in London, United Kingdom. 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. 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. 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. Terms used in this paragraph should be read in light of the meanings given to those terms in the Irish Takeover Rules. Aon and Willis Towers Watson agreed to merge in March 2020 in an all-stock deal, worth around $30 billion at the time. "This agreement demonstrates strong momentum on the path to close our proposed combination with Willis Towers Watson," said Greg Case, Aon's CEO. A replay of the conference call will be available for 30 days following the live conference call and can be accessed by dialing (866) 452-2113 (within the U.S.) or (203) 369-1217 (outside of the U.S.). Copies of their respective reports are included in Appendix 4 and Appendix 5 to the Rule 2.5 Announcement. "Going forward, our focus remains steadfast on our colleagues, our clients and our shareholders. *All intraday prices are subject to a delay of fifteen (15) minutes. The parties expect the transaction to close in the first half of 2021, subject to satisfaction of these conditions. - Transaction is a key step on path to close proposed combination designed to accelerate innovation on behalf of clients, - Aon remains committed to $800 million of cost synergies and expects the combination to create significant shareholder value. Investegate takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information within this site. Originally the end-date had been May 27th 2021, but this will now push-back to an as yet unannounced date, with the ACCC saying it will announce a proposed decision date in due course. 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. Forward-looking statements should therefore be construed in the light of such factors. Aon and Willis Towers Watson announce the future leadership team Aon plc(NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. The Winfield, Louisiana native is headed back to his hometown after a short stay at JSU. 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. 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. 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. Kah Loon Tham - Manager - Flint Global | LinkedIn Aon expressly disclaims any obligation to review, update or correct these materials after the date thereof. Krasner has been the CFO of insurance brokerage AssuredPartners for . Aon-Willis mega-merger decision deadline announced Aon and Willis Towers Watson Announce Merger | PLANADVISER Deal Watch: For Aon, Willis Towers Watson and 6 Law Firms, a $30B Media ContactsAon - Nadine Youssef, mediainquiries@aon.com, +1 833 751 8114Willis Towers Watson - Miles Russell, miles.russell@willistowerswatson.com, +44 (0) 7903262118, Investor ContactsAon - Leslie Follmer, investor.relations@aon.com, +1 312 381 3310Willis Towers Watson - Claudia De La Hoz, Investor_Relations@willistowerswatson.com, +1 215 246 6221. <br><br>Diverse experiences in leadership roles include running a global function with teams across . Lebanese are buying home insurance - S&P: Insurance premiums grow by 20% in Kuwait - GAIF announces the establishment of the Arab Actuaries Association - The UAE insurance sector maintains first rank in the Arab world - In Lebanon, compulsory insurance in fresh US$ - World Bank: $34 bn as Turkey earthquake damages - Reinsurance Recap: 2022 . Aon plc(NYSE: AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. The much-awaited merger between Willis Towers Watson plc WLTW and Aon plc AON has been terminated. Market-leading rankings and editorial commentary - see the top law firms & lawyers for Competition and antitrust in Mexico 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. "We've used this time to align our future leadership team around a one-firm culture that will create new opportunities for colleagues, accelerate innovation on behalf of clients and deliver shareholders the long-term value creation they have come to expect from our team.". 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. 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. 4 "The combination of Willis Towers Watson and Aon is a natural next step in our journey to better serve our clients in the areas of people . ", Case added, "Over the last 16 months, our colleagues have turned potential challenges into opportunities to advance our Aon United strategy. Aon, Willis Towers Watson abandon megamerger to avoid lengthy US legal 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. In particular, this communication is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. Aon and Willis Towers Watson Establish 'One Firm' Vision, Name 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.
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