Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by BofA Securities, Inc. and PNC Capital Markets LLC, among others, in connection with an offering by Willis North America Inc., a subsidiary of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (“Willis Towers Watson”) (NASDAQ: WTW), of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.35% Senior Notes due 2033. 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 46,000 colleagues in approximately 140 countries and markets. 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 and Matt Petrone (Corporate); Jon Cantor and Eli Shalam (Tax); Larry Moss, Jeanne Annarumma and Ryan Kenny (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Steven DeLott (Insurance); Jessica Cohen, Kate Mirino and Taylor Sutton (Intellectual Property); and Jennie Getsin (FINRA and Blue Sky).