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Jun 30, 2023

Willis Towers Watson Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Takeaways

WTW reported a 6% increase in revenue to $2.16 billion, driven by strong organic revenue growth. However, net income decreased by 16% to $96 million, and adjusted EBITDA decreased by 9% to $411 million due to headwinds from prior-year book sales, inflationary conditions, and investment costs.

Revenue increased by 6% to $2.16 billion compared to the prior year.

Net Income decreased by 16% to $96 million compared to the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 9% to $411 million, representing 19.0% of revenue.

The company repurchased $350 million of WTW shares during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$2.16B
Previous year: $2.03B
+6.3%
EPS
$2.05
Previous year: $2.32
-11.6%
Organic Revenue Growth
7%
Previous year: 3%
+133.3%
Gross Profit
$2.16B
Previous year: $2.03B
+6.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.6B
Previous year: $1.92B
-16.6%
Total Assets
$28.8B
Previous year: $32.5B
-11.5%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is updating its 2024 financial targets as set forth in the table below to account for an expected decline in pension income of approximately $1.65 per share. The change also accounts for an expected increase in the adjusted income tax rate and further investments in talent and other strategic initiatives to support long-term growth in Risk & Broking relative to the initial targets set in 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Transformation Program success
  • Increasing its 2024 target of total annualized run-rate savings to $380 million
  • Investments in talent
  • Investments in other strategic initiatives
  • Support long-term growth in Risk & Broking

Challenges Ahead

  • Decline in pension income of approximately $1.65 per share
  • Expected increase in the adjusted income tax rate
  • Further investments in talent
  • Further investments in other strategic initiatives
  • To support long-term growth in Risk & Broking

Revenue & Expenses

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