Aon übernimmt Hewitt

Aon has announced a buyout of HR consultancy Hewitt Associates in a $4.9bn (€3.8bn) stock and cash deal. The merger, which will see payments in 50% cash and 50% stocks, has Hewitt and Aon Consulting becoming Aon Hewitt. Russ Fradin, Hewitt's current chief executive and chairman, will take on the same role at the new company. The deal values Hewitt shares at $50 (€39.50), more than 40% above last Friday's closing value. Both companies expect to finalise the deal by mid-November, pending regulatory approval.

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