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Core Insights - Aon reported a significant increase in net income attributable to shareholders, reaching $1.7 billion for Q4 2025, a 136% increase from $716 million in Q4 2024 [1] - The diluted net income per share also saw a substantial rise to $7.82 from $3.28 in the same quarter last year [1] - Total revenue for Q4 2025 was $4.3 billion, reflecting a 4% year-on-year growth [1] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue growth included 5% organic growth and a 2% positive impact from foreign currency movements, offset by a 3% negative impact from acquisitions and divestitures [2] - Risk Capital revenue increased by 7% to $2.7 billion, while Human Capital revenue decreased by 1% to $1.6 billion [2] - Within Risk Capital, Commercial Risk Solutions revenue rose by 7% to $2.3 billion, with organic growth of 6% [2][3] Segment Performance - Reinsurance Solutions generated $379 million in revenue for the quarter, marking an 8% increase with organic growth also at 8% [3] - In the Human Capital segment, Health Solutions revenue increased by 3% to $1.1 billion, driven by core health benefits [4] - The Wealth Solutions subsegment within Human Capital recorded a 2% organic revenue rise, indicating growth in Retirement [4] Annual Performance - For the full year ending December 2025, total revenue reached $17.2 billion, a 9% increase from the previous year [5] - Full-year net income attributable to shareholders increased by 39% to $3.7 billion, with diluted earnings per share of $17.02 [5] - The company repurchased approximately 2.7 million class A ordinary shares at an average price of $365.91, spending around $1 billion on buybacks [6]

Core Insights - Aon plc reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $4.85 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.9% and reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase [1][10] - Total revenues reached $4.3 billion, growing 4% year over year but falling short of the consensus mark by 1.7%, with organic revenue growth at 5% [1][2] Financial Performance - The quarterly results benefited from strong organic revenue growth, new business, and high retention rates in key solution lines such as Commercial Risk and Reinsurance Solutions [2] - Total operating expenses increased by 1% year over year to $3.1 billion, slightly below the estimate of $3.12 billion, driven by organic revenue growth and costs associated with the Accelerating Aon United Program [3] - Adjusted operating income was $1.53 billion, an 11% year-over-year improvement, although it missed the estimate of $1.55 billion; adjusted operating margin improved by 220 basis points to 35.5% [4] Segment Performance - **Commercial Risk Solutions**: Organic revenues rose 6% year over year, with revenues of $2.3 billion, slightly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate [5] - **Reinsurance Solutions**: Organic revenues grew 8% year over year to $379 million, surpassing the consensus mark of $372 million [6] - **Health Solutions**: Organic revenues increased by 2% year over year, with revenues of $1.1 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 billion [7] - **Wealth Solutions**: Organic revenues grew 2% year over year, totaling $490 million, down 10% year over year and lagging behind the consensus mark of $537 million [8] Financial Position - As of December 31, 2025, Aon had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 billion, a 10.1% increase from the end of 2024; total assets rose to $50.8 billion, up 3.7% [11] - Long-term debt decreased by 9.9% to $14.7 billion, while short-term debt totaled $589 million [11] - Cash flow from operations was $1.4 billion, a 16% year-over-year increase, with adjusted free cash flows also rising 16% to $1.3 billion [12] Capital Deployment - Aon repurchased 2.7 million class A ordinary shares for approximately $1 billion in 2025, with a remaining capacity of around $1.3 billion under its repurchase authorization [13] 2025 and 2026 Outlook - For 2025, total revenues increased by 9% year over year to $17.2 billion, with adjusted earnings of $17.07 per share, also up 9% [14] - The company anticipates mid-single-digit or higher organic growth for 2026, with adjusted operating margin expansion of 70-80 basis points and strong adjusted EPS growth [15]

Earnings Conference Call Fourth Quarter 2025 January 30, 2026 Safe Harbor Statement This communication contains certain statements related to future results, or states Aon's intentions, beliefs and expectations or predictions for the future, all of which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from either ...

Core Insights - Aon plc is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2025 results on January 30, 2026, with earnings estimated at $4.76 per share and revenues at $4.38 billion [1][5] Financial Performance - The fourth-quarter earnings estimate reflects a year-over-year increase of 7.7%, while the revenue estimate indicates a growth of 5.5% compared to the previous year [2] - For the full year 2025, Aon's revenue is projected at $17.26 billion, representing a 9.9% year-over-year increase, and earnings per share are expected to be $16.96, indicating an 8.7% growth [3] Earnings History - Aon has beaten the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 1.6% [3] - The reported earnings for the last four quarters were as follows: $3.05, $3.49, $5.67, and $4.42, with an average surprise of 1.58% [4] Revenue Growth by Segment - The Commercial Risk Solutions segment is expected to see a revenue growth of 6.2% year-over-year, while the Health Solutions segment is projected to grow by 7.1% [9][10] - The Reinsurance Solutions segment is estimated to grow by 5.8%, benefiting from favorable retention rates and new business generation [11] - The Wealth Solutions segment, however, is expected to decline by 0.9% due to divestments [12] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter are projected to exceed $3.1 billion, primarily driven by increased compensation and benefits expenses [12]

Group 1 - Qualivian Investment Partners' Q3 2025 investor letter indicates that the fund outperformed the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF by 69.2% and 61.3% on a gross and net basis since inception through September 30, 2025, and exceeded the S&P 500 by 32.7% and 26.1% respectively [1] - The fund's top five holdings are highlighted as its best picks for 2025 [1] Group 2 - Brookfield Corporation (NYSE:BN) is identified as a key stock in the investor letter, with a one-month return of 0.50% and a 52-week gain of 20.73%, closing at $46.27 per share on December 23, 2025, with a market capitalization of $103.98 billion [2] - Qualivian Investment Partners sold its position in Copart (CPRT) and initiated a new position in Brookfield Corporation, which is described as a leading Canadian-based global alternative investment firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management [3] - Brookfield's operations are divided into three core businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and Operating Businesses, which include renewable power, infrastructure, private equity, and real estate [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Distributed earnings before realizations were $1.3 billion for the quarter, or $0.56 per share, and $5.4 billion over the last 12 months, or $2.27 per share, representing an 18% increase over the same period last year [4][13] - Total distributed earnings, including realizations, were $1.5 billion, or $0.63 per share for the quarter, and $6 billion, or $2.54 per share over the last 12 months [13] - Total net income was $1.7 billion over the same period [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The asset management business generated distributed earnings of $687 million, or $0.29 per share in the quarter, and $2.7 billion, or $1.14 per share over the last 12 months [13] - Wealth Solutions business delivered distributed earnings of $420 million, or $0.18 per share in the quarter, and $1.7 billion, or $0.70 per share over the last 12 months, representing organic growth of over 15% year-over-year [15][16] - Infrastructure and renewable power businesses remain at the forefront of global investment opportunities, with significant initiatives announced [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company financed $140 billion of debt across operations and closed $75 billion of asset sales at attractive values [5][23] - The real estate business showed strong performance with 96% occupancy in the Super Core portfolio and 95% in the Core Plus portfolio [19] - Leasing activity in high-quality assets remains strong, with rents on newly signed leases averaging 15% above those expiring [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI innovation, aging populations, and real estate recovery as key growth drivers [8] - Strategic transactions include the acquisition of Just Group in the U.K. and a reinsurance agreement in Japan, expanding the company's footprint in retirement markets [9][17] - The company aims to leverage its scale and expertise to capture opportunities in energy transition and AI infrastructure [10][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The economic backdrop remains constructive, with healthy corporate earnings and open capital markets supporting real assets [4][6] - Management anticipates a period of declining real yields and low nominal rates, which would benefit real asset investments [7] - The company expects continued growth in financial results over the remainder of the year and into 2026 [23] Other Important Information - The company completed a three-for-two stock split on October 9, 2025, affecting all per-share amounts discussed [2] - The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, consistent with the previous quarter's dividend [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on AI and humanoids creating another leg for Brookfield - Management emphasized that capital deployment is focused on building infrastructure to support AI growth, with significant investment in renewable energy and data centers [28][30] Question: Update on the reinsurance agreement in Japan - The reinsurance agreement is expected to scale over time, with a focus on long-duration low-risk liabilities [32] Question: Timeline for achieving the 200 basis point target net investment yield spread - Management indicated that achieving the target is a medium to long-term goal, with expectations for spread to broaden as capital is deployed [38] Question: Impact of the Oaktree acquisition on share repurchases - The acquisition will not materially impact the company's buyback strategy, with plans to repurchase shares issued as part of the transaction [40] Question: Progress on the Just acquisition and its financial implications - Management is working through regulatory approvals and expects to scale PRT origination significantly post-acquisition [47] Question: Downside protections for nuclear project investments - Investments in nuclear projects will be structured to provide strong downside protection, focusing on scaling Westinghouse's services [52][54] Question: Outlook for Carry Generation and realizations - Management expects a step-up in carried interest in 2026, with a healthy transaction market supporting this outlook [59][61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Distributed earnings before realizations were $1.3 billion for the quarter, or $0.56 per share, and $5.4 billion over the last 12 months, or $2.27 per share, representing an 18% increase over the same period last year [5][14] - Total distributed earnings, including realizations, were $1.5 billion, or $0.63 per share for the quarter, and $6 billion, or $2.54 per share over the last 12 months, with total net income of $1.7 billion [14][15] - The company financed $140 billion of debt across operations and closed $75 billion of asset sales at attractive values [5][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The asset management business generated distributed earnings of $687 million, or $0.29 per share in the quarter, and $2.7 billion, or $1.14 per share over the last 12 months [14] - Wealth Solutions business delivered distributed earnings of $420 million, or $0.18 per share in the quarter, and $1.7 billion, or $0.70 per share over the last 12 months, representing organic growth of over 15% year over year [17] - The infrastructure and renewable power businesses remain at the forefront of secular trends, with significant initiatives announced for next-generation power and AI infrastructure [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Economic activity and corporate earnings remain healthy, with capital markets open and transaction activity picking up across most asset classes [5] - The real estate recovery is gaining momentum, with strong leasing activity and high occupancy rates in the Super Core and Core Plus portfolios [20][21] - The company has advanced $75 billion of monetizations across its franchise, including various asset classes [21][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI innovation, aging populations, and real estate recovery as key trends for future growth [9] - Strategic transactions include the acquisition of Just Group in the UK and a reinsurance agreement in Japan, expanding the company's footprint in retirement markets [10][19] - The company aims to leverage its scale and expertise in real assets to capture opportunities in energy transition and AI infrastructure [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the economic environment, noting potential policy easing from the Federal Reserve and the benefits of real assets in a low nominal rate environment [6][8] - The company anticipates continued strong growth in its results over the remainder of the year and into 2026, supported by a record $180 billion of deployable capital [9][25] - Management highlighted the importance of disciplined capital deployment and the potential for significant growth in AI and renewable energy sectors [29][79] Other Important Information - The company completed a three-for-two stock split on October 9, 2025, affecting all per-share amounts discussed [2] - A quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share was declared, consistent with the previous quarter's dividend [26] - The company maintains a conservatively capitalized balance sheet with high levels of liquidity [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: How do you see humanoids and AI potentially creating another leg of the stool for Brookfield over time? - Management indicated that capital deployment is focused on building infrastructure to support AI growth, with significant investment in renewable energy and data centers [29][31] Question: Can you talk about the reinsurance agreement in Japan and its contribution to global ambitions? - Management confirmed that the reinsurance agreement is a flow arrangement that will build over time, with a focus on growth in both the UK and Japan markets [33][34] Question: How long to reach the 200 basis point target net investment yield spread? - Management stated that achieving the target is a medium to long-term goal, with expectations for the spread to widen as attractive investment opportunities arise [37][38] Question: What is the impact of the Oaktree acquisition on share repurchases? - Management confirmed that the acquisition will not impact the broader buyback strategy, with a portion of shares issued being repurchased [41] Question: Can you elaborate on the trajectory of the insurance business and spread dynamics? - Management acknowledged the current spread of 165 basis points, emphasizing a disciplined approach to capital deployment and a focus on long-term performance [44][46] Question: What are the downside protections sought in nuclear project investments? - Management indicated that investments in nuclear projects will be structured to provide strong downside protection, with a focus on scaling Westinghouse's services [53][55] Question: How is the outlook for Kerry Generation shaping up for 2026? - Management expects a step-up in carried interest in 2026, with a healthy transaction market supporting continued activity [61][62]

Core Insights - Aon plc reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $3.05 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.5%, with a 12% increase year-over-year [1][10] - Total revenues rose 7% year-over-year to $4 billion, surpassing the consensus mark by 1.4%, driven by new business growth and strong retention rates [1][10] - Organic revenue growth was recorded at 7% [1] Financial Performance - Total operating expenses increased 3% year-over-year to $3.2 billion, influenced by organic revenue growth and increased intangible asset amortization [3] - Adjusted operating income advanced 15% year-over-year to $1.1 billion, beating estimates by 1.9%, with an adjusted operating margin of 26.3%, improving by 170 basis points [4] Segmental Performance - **Risk Capital**: - Commercial Risk Solutions saw organic revenues grow 7% year-over-year to $2 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.1% [5] - Reinsurance Solutions experienced an 8% organic revenue increase to $537 million, surpassing the consensus mark of $531.4 million [6] - **Human Capital**: - Health Solutions reported a 6% organic revenue growth, with revenues of $935 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $927.4 million [7] - Wealth Solutions improved by 5% year-over-year, with revenues growing 8% to $540 million, exceeding the consensus mark of $524.4 million [8] Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, Aon had cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 billion, a 0.9% increase from the end of 2024, and total assets of $51.6 billion, up from $49 billion [9] - Long-term debt decreased to $15.1 billion from $16.3 billion at the end of 2024, while cash flow from operations rose to $1.1 billion, up from $1 billion a year ago [11] Capital Deployment - Aon repurchased 0.7 million class A ordinary shares for approximately $250 million in the third quarter, with a remaining capacity of around $1.6 billion under its repurchase authorization [12] Forward Guidance - Aon expects mid-single-digit or higher organic revenue growth for 2025 and beyond, with anticipated expansion in adjusted operating margin and strong growth in adjusted EPS [13] - The Aon United Restructuring program is projected to achieve total annual run-rate savings of approximately $350 million by the end of 2026 [14]

Financial Performance - Aon achieved 7% organic revenue growth in Q3 2025, consistent with Q3 2024[8, 9] - Adjusted operating margin expanded by 170 basis points to 26.3%[8, 9, 15] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) grew by 12%[8, 9] - Free cash flow increased by 13% to $1.079 billion in Q3 2025[8, 9] Segment Performance - Commercial Risk Solutions and Reinsurance Solutions both experienced organic revenue growth of 7% and 8% respectively[10, 24] - Health Solutions saw organic revenue growth of 6%, while Wealth Solutions grew by 5%[10, 24] Capital Allocation - The company remains disciplined in capital allocation, balancing strategic investments with capital return to shareholders[8] - Capital return to shareholders included $161 million in dividends and $411 million in share repurchases in Q3 2025[19] Guidance and Outlook - Aon is on track to achieve its full-year 2025 financial commitments and expects to enter 2026 with strong momentum[8] - The company anticipates mid-single-digit or greater organic revenue growth for the full year 2025[12, 20]