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Aon plc 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 3, 2010)

Filed September 3, 2010For Securities:AON

Summary

Aon plc (AON) filed this Current Report (8-K) on September 3, 2010, primarily to disclose information related to its previously announced merger with Hewitt Associates, Inc. The filing's main purpose is to incorporate by reference the consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Hewitt's independent registered public accounting firm. This consent pertains to their audit reports on Hewitt's consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. Investors should note that this 8-K is largely a procedural filing related to the Hewitt acquisition, confirming the availability of required accounting firm consents. It does not introduce new financial results or material updates on the merger's progress beyond what was already disclosed in the July 11, 2010 merger agreement. The filing is a necessary step to include Hewitt's historical financial data and audit opinions within Aon's registration statements related to the merger.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing reports on the merger between Aon Corporation and Hewitt Associates, Inc., initially announced on July 11, 2010.
  • 2Includes the consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Hewitt's independent auditor, regarding its audit reports on Hewitt's financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2009.
  • 3Consent covers both Hewitt's consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting.
  • 4The filing is for incorporation by reference into Aon's Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-159841).
  • 5This is a procedural filing primarily related to the accounting and auditing requirements for the Hewitt acquisition.
  • 6No new financial data or material updates on the merger's status are provided in this specific report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide the consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Hewitt Associates' independent registered public accounting firm, for the use of their audit reports in Aon's registration statements related to the merger. It's a procedural step required for the acquisition.

No, this 8-K filing does not provide any new financial results or material updates on the progress of the Hewitt merger. It primarily focuses on incorporating the auditor's consent related to Hewitt's historical financial statements.

The filing references Hewitt Associates' consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, as audited by Ernst & Young LLP.

This filing is not directly about Aon's current financial performance. It is an event-driven report related to the acquisition of Hewitt Associates and the necessary documentation for that transaction, specifically involving Hewitt's historical financial audits.