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Aon plc 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 12, 2022)

Filed September 12, 2022For Securities:AON

Summary

Aon plc (AON) filed an 8-K on September 12, 2022, to report on the issuance of new debt. Specifically, Aon Corporation and Aon Global Holdings plc, as Issuers, have completed an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2032. These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Aon plc and Aon Global Limited, serving as Guarantors. The net proceeds from this offering, approximately $495.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts and expenses, are intended for general corporate purposes. Ten percent of the proceeds will be used by Aon Corporation, while the remaining 90% will be utilized by Aon Global Holdings plc. This debt issuance is a significant event for Aon, impacting its capital structure and funding strategy.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aon plc successfully issued $500 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2032.
  • 2The notes are issued by Aon Corporation and Aon Global Holdings plc.
  • 3Aon plc and Aon Global Limited provided full and unconditional guarantees for the notes.
  • 4Net proceeds from the offering are approximately $495.3 million.
  • 510% of the net proceeds are allocated to Aon Corporation for general corporate purposes.
  • 690% of the net proceeds are allocated to Aon Global Holdings plc for general corporate purposes.
  • 7The debt issuance is governed by an indenture, further supplemented on September 12, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is primarily to report on the completion of a debt offering by Aon, specifically the issuance of $500 million in Senior Notes due 2032.

The net proceeds of approximately $495.3 million will be used for general corporate purposes. 10% will go to Aon Corporation and 90% to Aon Global Holdings plc.

The notes are issued by Aon Corporation and Aon Global Holdings plc (the Issuers), and they are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Aon plc and Aon Global Limited (the Guarantors), meaning all these entities have obligations related to the debt.

The notes carry a coupon rate of 5.000% per annum.