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Aon plc 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 19, 2008)

Filed November 19, 2008For Securities:AON

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Aon Corporation, dated November 19, 2008, primarily serves to announce the successful acquisition of Benfield Group Limited. Aon has secured all necessary antitrust, competition, and regulatory approvals, clearing the path for the completion of this significant transaction. The acquisition is expected to be finalized on November 28, 2008. This development marks a key milestone for Aon, positioning it to integrate Benfield's operations. Investors should note that Benfield Group Limited will be delisted from the London Stock Exchange on November 28, 2008, with its last day of trading being November 27, 2008. This regulatory update is crucial for understanding the immediate implications and the closing of this strategic deal.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aon Corporation has obtained all required antitrust, competition, and regulatory approvals to complete the acquisition of Benfield Group Limited.
  • 2The acquisition of Benfield Group Limited is expected to be effective on November 28, 2008.
  • 3Benfield Group Limited has applied for the cancellation of trading of its shares on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market.
  • 4The last day of trading for Benfield Group Limited shares on the London Stock Exchange is expected to be November 27, 2008.
  • 5The delisting of Benfield Group Limited shares from the London Stock Exchange is expected to take effect on November 28, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. London time.
  • 6The filing serves as official notification of the successful resolution of regulatory hurdles for the Benfield acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Aon Corporation has received all necessary antitrust, competition, and regulatory approvals to complete its acquisition of Benfield Group Limited. It also provides the expected effective date for the acquisition and details regarding Benfield's delisting from the London Stock Exchange.

Aon Corporation expects the acquisition of Benfield Group Limited to be effective on November 28, 2008.

Benfield Group Limited has applied to the UK Listing Authority to cancel the trading of its common shares on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market. The last day of trading is expected to be November 27, 2008, with the delisting taking effect at 8:00 a.m. London time on November 28, 2008.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not include financial statements. It focuses solely on the regulatory and closing aspects of the Benfield Group Limited acquisition.