Willis Towers Watson (NasdaqGS:WTW) Earnings Call Presentation

Transaction Overview - WTW will acquire Newfront to enhance its footprint in key markets and sectors, bringing innovative technology and agentic AI capabilities[10] - The purchase price is $105 billion at closing, with up to $250 million of contingent consideration[11] - The net purchase price represents approximately 12x Newfront's 2026E pro forma adjusted EBITDA, inclusive of cost synergies[11] Newfront Overview - Newfront is a tech-native, specialty-focused broker primarily serving middle market clients[12] - Newfront's 2024A pro forma revenue is $234 million, with an organic revenue growth CAGR of 20% from 2018 to 2024[13] - Newfront's 2025E pro forma revenue is approximately $250 million, and 2026E pro forma revenue is approximately $275 million[13] - Newfront's 2026E pro forma Adjusted EBITDA margin is approximately 26%[13] Synergies and Financial Impact - Approximately $35 million of run-rate cost synergies are expected by the end of 2028[11, 30] - One-time cash transaction and integration costs are estimated at approximately $125 million over the next 3 years[29, 30] - The transaction is expected to be approximately $010 dilutive to Adjusted EPS in 2026 and accretive to Adjusted EPS in 2027[29]