WTW to Acquire Newfront, a Specialized Broker Combining Deep Expertise and Cutting-Edge Technology

LONDON, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) (the “Company”), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Newfront, a San Francisco-based, top 40 U.S. broker combining deep specialty expertise and cutting-edge technology. The agreement provides for upfront and contingent consideration payments totaling $1.3 billion. The upfront portion of $1.05 billion is comprised of approximately $900 million in cash and $150 million in equity to be paid to Newfront employee-shareholders; the contingent consideration of up to $250 million is payable primarily in equity, subject to Newfront’s achievement of specified performance targets. Additionally, up to an incremental $150 million payable primarily in equity would become payable if Newfront achieves above-target revenue growth. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2026, subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals and other cu