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Aon and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Take Important Step Toward the Close of Proposed Combination with Agreement to Sell Set of WTW Assets to Gallagher

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Service companies, Consulting, Mergers and acquisitions, Willis Towers Watson, Aon, Towers Watson, Willis Group, WTW, Willis Tower, Watson

The events of the last year have only reinforced that rationale, and this announcement is an important step toward realizing that potential," said John Haley, Willis Towers Watson\'s CEO.

Key Points: 
  • The events of the last year have only reinforced that rationale, and this announcement is an important step toward realizing that potential," said John Haley, Willis Towers Watson\'s CEO.
  • "\nGallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services generating more than $6 billion in 2020 revenue.
  • Willis Towers Watson has more than 45,000 employees and services clients in more than 140 countries.
  • Aon, WTW and their respective subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently.

Horizon Therapeutics plc Shines a Light on Rare Disease with the Launch of the #RAREis Photobooth to Benefit Make-A-Wish®

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Each story is unique, and Horizon aims to elevate and unite the community through shared experiences, resources and focus on delivering innovation in rare disease.

Key Points: 
  • Each story is unique, and Horizon aims to elevate and unite the community through shared experiences, resources and focus on delivering innovation in rare disease.
  • The #RAREis photobooth complements ongoing #RAREis signature programs, including the #RAREis Playlist , #RAREis Adoption Fund and #RAREis Scholarship Fund .
  • Horizons #RAREis program aims to unite the community through shared experiences and elevate the unique stories of families impacted by rare disease.
  • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is the sponsor of Rare Disease Day in the United States.

Aon and Willis Towers Watson Establish 'One Firm' Vision, Name Executive Committee for Proposed Combination

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Although management of Aon and Willis Towers Watson ("WTW") believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct.

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  • Although management of Aon and Willis Towers Watson ("WTW") believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct.
  • By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future.
  • Aon, WTW and their respective subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently.
  • The directors of Aon accept responsibility for the information contained in this Announcement relating to Aon.

EQ Office, Industrious Bring Flexible Office Space to Chicago's Iconic Willis Tower

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Monday, October 12, 2020
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CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EQ Office announced today that Industrious the highest-rated workplace provider in the U.S. will open more than 52,000 square feet of flexible office space in Willis Tower in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EQ Office announced today that Industrious the highest-rated workplace provider in the U.S. will open more than 52,000 square feet of flexible office space in Willis Tower in Chicago.
  • Scheduled to open in phases beginning in Q1, Industrious at Willis Tower is now leasing.
  • The revamped Willis Tower also includes 125,000 square feet of new tenant-exclusive amenities, a 30,000-square-foot outdoor terrace and garden and Catalog , the 300,000-square-foot retail, dining and entertainment experience at the base of Willis Tower.
  • The Industrious at Willis Tower is going to be the best workplace in a city full of great workplaces."

Dynegy Selected to Power Chicago's Iconic Willis Tower with Wind Energy

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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The contract with Dynegy ensures that 100% of Willis Tower's electricity comes from wind power viarenewable energy credits and also ensures that costs to tenants remain consistent.

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  • The contract with Dynegy ensures that 100% of Willis Tower's electricity comes from wind power viarenewable energy credits and also ensures that costs to tenants remain consistent.
  • Willis Tower is the largest building in the U.S. to have earned this prestigious ranking.
  • In addition to powering Willis Tower, Dynegy is also the Official and Exclusive Energy Provider for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field.
  • As part of the renovation, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded Willis Tower the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for energy efficiency upgrades made throughout the Tower.

Employers boosting efforts to meet workers’ childcare needs, Willis Towers Watson survey finds

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. employers are boosting efforts to meet the childcare needs of working parents of young and school-age children, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. employers are boosting efforts to meet the childcare needs of working parents of young and school-age children, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.
  • The survey of 553 employers, conducted during the week of September 7, found that:
    Three in 10 employers (30%) offer access to backup childcare services; another 30% are planning or considering doing so.
  • 22% of employers offer company-subsidized backup childcare days; another 20% are planning or considering implementing this benefit.
  • With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets.

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Files Class Action Suit Against Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
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announces that it has filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware on behalf of holders of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (Willis Towers Watson or the Company) (NASDAQ GS: WLTW ) common stock in connection with the proposed acquisition of Willis Towers Watson by Aon plc (Aon) announced on March 9, 2020 (the Complaint).

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  • announces that it has filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware on behalf of holders of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (Willis Towers Watson or the Company) (NASDAQ GS: WLTW ) common stock in connection with the proposed acquisition of Willis Towers Watson by Aon plc (Aon) announced on March 9, 2020 (the Complaint).
  • The Complaint, which alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against Willis Towers Watson, its Board of Directors (the Board), and Aon, is captioned Kent v. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company, Case No.
  • On March 9, 2020, Willis Towers Watson entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the Merger Agreement) with Aon.
  • Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, shareholders of Willis Towers Watson will receive 1.08 newly issued Class A ordinary shares of Aon for each share of Willis Towers Watson common stock they own (the Proposed Transaction).

TCO, QUMU, TERP, and WLTW SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Investors of Investigations of Mergers

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/cases-taubman-centers-inc .

Key Points: 
  • To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/cases-taubman-centers-inc .
  • To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/cases-qumu-corporation .
  • Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ GS: WLTW ) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Willis Towers Watsons agreement to be acquired by Aon plc.
  • Shareholders of Willis Towers Watson will receive 1.08 shares of Aon plc for each share of Willis Towers Watson owned.

TCO, WLTW, OPB, and GCAP SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Investors of Investigations of Mergers

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Service companies, Companies, Service industries, Willis Group, Willis Towers Watson, Towers Watson, Aon, Fiduciary, Willis Tower

To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/cases-taubman-centers-inc .

Key Points: 
  • To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/cases-taubman-centers-inc .
  • Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ GS: WLTW ) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Willis Towers Watsons agreement to be acquired by Aon plc.
  • Shareholders of Willis Towers Watson will receive 1.08 shares of Aon plc for each share of Willis Towers Watson owned.
  • If you would like to discuss any of these investigations and your rights cost and obligation free, please contact Seth D. Rigrodsky or Gina M. Serra toll-free at (888) 969-4242 or by e-mail at [email protected] .

Franklin Street Properties Corp. Announces First Lease at its Forest Park Redevelopment Property in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP, our or we) (NYSE American: FSP), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it executed the first lease agreement at its Forest Park redevelopment property in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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  • Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP, our or we) (NYSE American: FSP), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it executed the first lease agreement at its Forest Park redevelopment property in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Willis Towers Watson will occupy approximately 22,000 square feet at Forest Park, representing approximately 35% of the redevelopment propertys total rentable square footage.
  • George J. Carter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Street Properties Corp., said, We welcome Willis Towers Watson to our Forest Park property and look forward to building a long-lasting relationship.
  • About Franklin Street Properties Corp.
    Franklin Street Properties Corp., based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is focused on infill and central business district (CBD) office properties in the U.S. Sunbelt and Mountain West, as well as select opportunistic markets.