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. The combined firm is committed to maintaining long-term financial goals of mid-single digit or greater organic revenue growth and double-digit free cash flow growth; and is expected to maintain Aon's current credit rating. Aon buys Willis for $30 billion in world's largest insurance deal Since then, Aon and Willis Towers Watson had been working to gain regulatory approval around the world. Aon and Willis Towers Watson, the second and third biggest firms in the global insurance brokerage business, are part of the "Big Three" alongside leading player Marsh & McLennan Cos., the DOJ alleged in its June 16 antitrust complaint. 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. In the face of antitrust concerns, Aon PLC announced Monday it would terminate its agreement to buy rival Willis Towers Watson PLC, raising questions over which companies will benefit or suffer. "Our world-class expertise across risk, retirement and health will accelerate the creation of new solutions that more efficiently match capital with unmet client needs in high-growth areas like cyber, delegated investments, intellectual property, climate risk and health solutions.". 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). Gregory Case, Aon's chief executive officer, will be CEO of the . 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 . 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. 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. Chicago Tribune from Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 1986 56 LONDON, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE:AON) and Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) today announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction with an implied combined equity value of approximately $80 billion. The. As a result of the decision to drop the merger, Aon will pay a $1 billion (864 million) break fee to Willis. While. Aon's $30bn acquisition of Willis Towers Watson collapses 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. Retention costs are subject to Irish Takeover Panel approval. 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. 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. Aon expressly disclaims any obligation to review, update or correct these materials after the date thereof. The deal had a value of about $30 billion. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of shareholders, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the joint proxy statement. As of 21 May 2020, Willis board was under probe over merger agreement with Aon. [22] The deal was called off on 26 July 2021 after failing to reach agreement with the US Department of Justice. 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. 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. "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. 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. 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. "Committed," he tweeted, along with photos of him in Louisiana Tech gear. We are confident they have a bright future at Gallagher.". Krasner has been the CFO of insurance brokerage AssuredPartners for . 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 Stock Looks Better Now That It Is Out From Under the WLTW Merger In a joint statement, Aon and WTW noted their disagreement with the decision. An energetic leader and consultant unafraid of detail or complexity. "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. Follow Aon on Twitterand LinkedInStay up to date by visiting the Aon Newsroom and hear from Aon's expert advisors in The One Brief. 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. I have provided economic analysis and advice in UK, European, and international merger proceedings, follow-on damages cases, and competition litigation. Aon and Willis Towers Watson establish 'One Firm' vision, name Safe Harbor Statement The move comes. Aon plc(NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. 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. Forward-looking statements should therefore be construed in the light of such factors. 10-K Form - Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405 Aon and Willis Towers Watson have terminated their $30bn mega merger in the face of opposition from the Department of Justice (DoJ) in a move that will send shock waves through the sector. 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. 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 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. We believe we are well-positioned to compete vigorously across our businesses around the world and will continue to introduce important innovations to the market. 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.. I believe big change is possible.<br><br>Without ego I bridge gaps between strategy, people, techology and data. 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. Aon confirms it is not pursuing business combination with Willis Towers Important Additional Information Will Be Filed With The SEC. Any securities issued as a result of the proposed combination by means of a scheme of arrangement are anticipated to be issued in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to the exemption from registration set forth in Section 3(a)(10) thereof. The factors identified above are not exhaustive. investegate.co.uk 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. This communication should be read in conjunction with, and is subject to, the full text of the Rule 2.5 Announcement (including its Appendices), which shall take precedence in the event of any inconsistency. 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. 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 synergies and other cost reductions have been reported on in accordance with Rule 19.3(b) of the Irish Takeover Rules by (i) Ernst & Young and (ii) Credit Suisse International. Additional information about Aon UK's directors and executive officers is contained in Aon UK's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on February 14, 2020, and its Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, dated and filed with the SEC on April 26, 2019. Aon and Willis had agreed to sell $3.6bn worth of assets to their rival Gallagher to smooth that aspect of the deal. Aon's financial advisor in respect of the Proposed Combination is Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and its legal advisors are Latham & Watkins, LLP, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and Arthur Cox. This communication contains certain statements that are forward-looking, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. FinBERT-LSTM/sentiment.csv at main xraptorgg/FinBERT-LSTM Under Rule 8.1 of the Irish Takeover Rules, all dealings in relevant securities of Willis Towers Watson by Aon UK or Aon Ireland, or relevant securities of Aon UK or Aon Ireland by Willis Towers Watson, or by any party acting in concert with either of them must also be disclosed by no later than 12 noon (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. Lyles made the announcement via Twitter. The proposed combination was first announced on March 9, 2020. Investegate takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information within this site. Technology, Operations & Change leader with a proven track record of shaping & delivering wide ranging impact globally across diverse businesses and cultures. Aon Acquisition Antitrust Fight Spotlights 'Big Customer' Market The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements: changes in global, political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory forces, future exchange and interest rates, changes in tax laws, regulations, rates and policies; general economic and political conditions in different countries in which Aon and/or WTW does business around the world, including the UK's withdrawal from the European Union; changes in the competitive environment or damage to Aon's and/or WTW's reputation; fluctuations in exchange and interest rates that could influence revenue and expenses; changes in global equity and fixed income markets that could affect the return on invested assets; changes in the funding status of Aon's and/or WTW's various defined benefit pension plans and the impact of any increased pension funding resulting from those changes; the level of Aon's and/or WTW's debt limiting financial flexibility or increasing borrowing costs; rating agency actions that could affect Aon's and/or WTW's ability to borrow funds; volatility in Aon's and/or WTW's tax rate due to a variety of different factors, including U.S. tax reform; changes in estimates or assumptions on Aon's and/or WTW's financial statements; limits on Aon's and/or WTW's subsidiaries to make dividend and other payments to Aon and/or WTW, as applicable; the impact of lawsuits and other contingent liabilities and loss contingencies arising from errors and omissions 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; the impact of any inquiries relating to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and non-U.S. anti-corruption laws and with U.S. and non-U.S. trade sanctions regimes; failure to protect intellectual property rights or allegations that Aon and/or WTW infringes on the intellectual property rights of others; the effects of Irish law on Aon's and 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 Combination, divestitures made in connection with the Combination or otherwise; international risks associated with Aon's and/or WTW's global operations; the effects of natural or man-made disasters, including the effects of COVID-19 and other health pandemics; the potential of a system or network breach or disruption resulting in operational interruption or improper disclosure of personal data; Aon's and/or WTW's ability to develop and implement new technology; the damage to Aon's and/or WTW's reputation among clients, markets or third parties; the actions taken by third parties that perform aspects of Aon's and/or WTW's business operations and client services;the extent to which Aon and/or WTW manages certain risks created in connection with the services, including fiduciary and investments, consulting, and other advisory services, among others, that Aon and/or WTW currently provides, or will provide in the future, to clients; Aon's and/or WTW's ability to continue, and the costs and risks associated with, growing, developing and integrating companies that it acquires or new lines of business; changes in commercial property and casualty markets, commercial premium rates or methods of compensation; changes in the health care system or Aon's and/or WTW's relationships with insurance carriers; Aon's and/or WTW's ability to implement initiatives intended to yield, and the ability to achieve, cost savings; Aon's and/or WTW's ability to realize the expected benefits from its restructuring plan; the possibility that the Combination, or divestitures made in connection with the Combination, will not be consummated in the expected timeframe, or at all; failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals for the Combination or divestitures or to comply with the requirements related to such approvals, or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the Combination or divestitures made in connection with the Combination; potential litigation associated with the proposed Combination, including by regulators; 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 a failure to consummate the Combination or the divestitures made in connection with the Combination; the failure to realize the expected benefits of the Combination (including anticipated revenue and growth synergies) in the expected timeframe, or at all; the failure to effectively integrate the combined businesses following the Combination; significant transaction and integration costs or difficulties in connection with the Combination, or divestitures made in connection with the Combination, and or unknown or inestimable liabilities; the potential impact of the consummation of the Combination and divestures made in connection with the Combination on relationships, including with suppliers, customers, employees and regulators; and general economic, business and political conditions (including any epidemic, pandemic or disease outbreak, including COVID-19) that affect the combined company following the consummation of the Combination.