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Aon plc (NYSE: AON) has announced that golfer Matthew Wolff has won the 2020-2021 Aon Risk Reward Challenge, earning a $1 million prize at the PGA Tour season's end. This competition, which recognizes strategic decision-making, has been rewarding players since its inception in 2019. Wolff demonstrated exceptional performance by birdieing over 54% of the challenge holes and achieving a 45% success rate on par 5s. Aon aims to foster better decision-making in golf, mirroring its business principles. The LPGA Tour will host a similar challenge, also awarding $1 million.

Aon plc reported a 16% increase in total revenue, reaching $2.9 billion for Q2 2021, with a remarkable 11% organic revenue growth. Operating margin decreased by 50 basis points to 23.3%, while adjusted EPS rose 17% to $2.29. Cash flows from operations grew 10% to $1.345 billion. However, the company faced challenges, including a $1 billion termination fee due to the abandonment of its merger with Willis Towers Watson, and expenses repatterned impacting margins. Aon plans to focus on innovation and value creation going forward.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) announced the formation of its new Executive Committee on July 28, 2021, designed to enhance operational efficiency and client service under the Aon United Blueprint. The committee will focus on delivering effective solutions across four primary areas: Commercial Risk, Health, Reinsurance, and Wealth, while also integrating five regional operations. This strategic move aims to accelerate innovation and better address client needs. Recent contract extensions for CEO Greg Case and CFO Christa Davies underscore leadership stability as Aon prepares for its Q2 2021 earnings call on July 30.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) announced on July 26, 2021, the termination of their business combination agreement and the end of litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice. Although the European Commission approved the merger, regulatory challenges in the U.S. led to this decision. Aon will pay a $1 billion termination fee to Willis Towers Watson. Both companies plan to continue operations independently and will provide updates during their Q2 earnings calls on July 30, 2021, for Aon and August 3, 2021, for Willis Towers Watson.

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.51 per share on its Class A Ordinary Shares. This dividend will be paid on August 13, 2021, to shareholders on record by August 2, 2021. Aon is a global leader in providing risk, retirement, and health solutions, with a dedicated workforce of around 50,000 across 120 countries.

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) will announce its second quarter 2021 results on July 30, 2021, at 5:00 am Central Time. Following the release, CEO Greg Case will host a conference call at 7:30 am Central Time, accessible via Aon's website. The earnings release and supplemental presentation will also be available online. Aon is a global professional services firm specializing in risk, retirement, and health solutions, with over 50,000 colleagues across 120 countries.

The European Commission has granted conditional approval for the proposed combination of Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW). This is considered a significant milestone in securing regulatory clearances for the merger, which aims to foster innovation and enhance client services across competitive sectors. Both companies continue to seek necessary approvals, including compliance with U.S. antitrust laws.

The PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe, and Aon plc (NYSE: AON) announced the creation of The Nicklaus – Jacklin Award, debuting during the 43rd Ryder Cup on Sept. 24-26, 2021, at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin. This award honors a player from each Ryder Cup team who exemplifies sportsmanship and teamwork. Selected by a committee including golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, the award commemorates a historic act of sportsmanship from 1969. Aon aims to showcase decision-making, a key aspect of the Ryder Cup.