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Jun 30, 2024
Aon Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Aon reported a significant increase in total revenue, driven by acquired revenues from NFP and organic growth, despite a decrease in GAAP operating margin and EPS, while adjusted metrics showed improvement.
Key Takeaways
Aon plc announced its Second Quarter 2024 results, with total revenue increasing 18% to $3.8 billion, including 6% organic revenue growth. Operating margin decreased 910 basis points to 17.4%, but adjusted operating margin increased 10 basis points to 27.4%. EPS decreased 9% to $2.46, while adjusted EPS increased 6% to $2.93. The company completed the acquisition of NFP and repurchased $250 million in shares.
Total revenue increased 18% to $3.8 billion, with 6% organic revenue growth.
Adjusted operating margin increased 10 basis points to 27.4%, while GAAP operating margin decreased.
Adjusted EPS increased 6% to $2.93, despite a 9% decrease in GAAP EPS.
Aon completed the acquisition of NFP for $13.0 billion enterprise value and repurchased $250 million of class A ordinary shares.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation on adjusted operating income for the third and fourth quarters of 2024, resulting in an estimated $21 million decrease for the full year.
Positive Outlook
- On-track to deliver financial commitments from the NFP acquisition.
- Well-positioned for the remainder of 2024 and the long term, supported by progress against the 3x3 plan.
- Strong adjusted operating income growth and adjusted operating margin expansion.
- Continued strong retention and net new business generation across revenue segments.
- Ongoing investments in Aon Business Services-enabled technology platforms to drive long-term growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Expected unfavorable impact of approximately $0.01 per share, or $3 million decrease in adjusted operating income, in the third quarter of 2024 from foreign currency translation.
- Expected unfavorable impact of approximately $0.02 per share, or $6 million decrease in adjusted operating income, for the fourth quarter of 2024 from foreign currency translation.
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