M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
WTW to sell TRANZACT for $632.4M; expects Q3 impairment charges of $1.6–$2.1B
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC
- Sale to GTCR and Recognize at $632.4M subject to adjustments; expected close by end of 2024.
- Non-cash pre-tax impairment of $1.6–$2.1B due to held-for-sale classification, recorded in Q3.
- CEO Carl Hess says divestiture sharpens focus on B2B/B2B2C and accelerates free cash flow margin expansion.
- Advisors: BofA Securities and Lazard financial; Weil, Gotshal & Manges legal.