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Simpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in $1 Billion Senior Notes Offering by a Subsidiary of Willis Towers Watson

09.11.19

Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC, in connection with an offering by Willis North America Inc., a subsidiary of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WLTW), of $450 million aggregate principal amount of 2.95% Senior Notes due 2029 and $550 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Senior Notes due 2049. The notes were sold in a registered public offering.

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has over 43,000 employees in approximately 140 countries. Willis Towers Watson designs and delivers solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals.

The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction included Risë Norman, Camilla Johnson and Juan Gonzalez (Corporate); Nicole Humphrey (Tax); Larry Moss (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Steven DeLott (Insurance); Melanie Jolson (Intellectual Property); and Jennie Getsin (FINRA and Blue Sky).