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Aon plc 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 24, 2011)

Filed May 24, 2011For Securities:AON

Summary

This 8-K filing by Aon plc (formerly Aon Corporation) on May 24, 2011, primarily serves to incorporate crucial financial information related to its prior acquisition of Hewitt Associates, Inc. into its existing SEC filings. Specifically, it includes the audited consolidated financial statements of Hewitt for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2010, 2009, and the three preceding years. Additionally, it provides unaudited pro forma combined financial data, presenting the combined company's statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010. For investors, these incorporated financial statements offer a detailed look at Hewitt's historical financial performance before the acquisition, as well as a forward-looking pro forma view of how the combined entity's operations looked in 2010. This information is essential for understanding the financial impact of the Hewitt acquisition on Aon's overall financial position and operational results, allowing for better assessment of the integration's progress and the combined entity's earning potential.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aon plc is incorporating audited financial statements of its acquired subsidiary, Hewitt Associates, Inc., into its SEC filings.
  • 2The filing includes Hewitt's audited consolidated financial statements for fiscal years ending September 30, 2010, 2009, and the three prior years.
  • 3Unaudited pro forma combined financial information for Aon and Hewitt for the year ended December 31, 2010, is also included.
  • 4The purpose is to supplement Aon's existing Registration Statement on Form S-3.
  • 5The Hewitt acquisition was completed on October 1, 2010.
  • 6This filing provides historical financial context for Hewitt and a pro forma view of the combined entity's operational performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to incorporate into Aon's registration statement the audited financial statements of Hewitt Associates, Inc. (which Aon acquired) and pro forma financial information reflecting the combined operations of Aon and Hewitt.

The filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements of Hewitt Associates, Inc. for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2010, 2009, and the three preceding years. It also includes unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations for Aon and Hewitt for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Aon completed its acquisition of Hewitt Associates, Inc. on October 1, 2010.

Companies often use Form S-3 for ongoing offerings of securities. By incorporating these historical and pro forma financial statements, Aon is ensuring its registration statement contains the necessary updated financial information to reflect the significant Hewitt acquisition.