Aon, Lincolnshire's Hewitt merger moves ahead

Aon Corp. and Lincolnshire-based Hewitt Associates Inc. announced today that they anticipate completing their proposed merger on Oct. 1.

The merger transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals.

In connection with the anticipated completion of the proposed merger transaction, the election deadline for Hewitt stockholders to elect the form of merger consideration they will receive in the merger transaction has been set on Sept. 29. Hewitt works with companies to design, implement, communicate, and administer a wide range of human resources, retirement, investment management, health care, compensation, and talent management strategies. With a history of exceptional client service since 1940, Hewitt has offices in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 23,000 associates who are helping make the world a better place to work.

Through its more than 36,000 associates worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries.