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Dec 31, 2021

Willis Towers Watson Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Key Takeaways

WTW reported a solid fiscal year with revenue growth and meaningful margin expansion. The company is focused on strengthening performance and delivering long-term organic growth and margin expansion.

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $2.71 billion, an increase of 1% as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $690 million, an increase from $579 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year.

Net income attributable to WTW was $2.4 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 405% from the prior-year fourth quarter.

Diluted earnings per share were $19.19 and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $5.67 for the quarter.

Total Revenue
$2.71B
Previous year: $2.76B
-2.1%
EPS
$5.67
Previous year: $5.23
+8.4%
Organic Revenue Growth
4%
Previous year: 2%
+100.0%
Gross Profit
$2.71B
Previous year: $2.76B
-2.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.3B
Previous year: $1.69B
+273.9%
Total Assets
$35B
Previous year: $38.5B
-9.2%

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Forward Guidance

Looking ahead to 2022, we remain committed to doing the work that’s needed to strengthen performance.

Positive Outlook

  • Our hiring levels have increased
  • We expect that the impacts of previous colleague departures will subside
  • Helping us to deliver long-term organic growth and margin expansion in line with our Investor Day expectations
  • Our new global leadership team has been working diligently on our new path forward as we look to execute on our strategic priorities.
  • We are squarely focused on delivering on our targets and I am confident that the actions we are taking will create value for our clients, colleagues and shareholders.

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