Form 4: Willis Towers Watson Officer Acquires RSUs

Willis Towers Watson's PAO and Controller, Joseph Stephen Kurpis, acquired additional restricted share units through company deferred savings plans.

Summary

• Joseph Stephen Kurpis, PAO and Controller of Willis Towers Watson PLC, reported the acquisition of Restricted Share Units (RSUs).
• On January 12, 2026, Kurpis acquired 29.9794 RSUs and an additional 1.1052 RSUs.
• These RSUs were acquired at a price of $329.45 per unit.
• The acquisitions were made through the Willis Towers Watson Non-Qualified Deferred Savings Plan for U.S. Employees and the Willis Towers Watson Non-Qualified Stable Value Excess Plan for U.S. Employees.
• Following these transactions, Kurpis beneficially owns 408.6959 Restricted Share Units (from the Deferred Savings Plan type) and 439.1226 Restricted Share Units (from the Stable Value Excess Plan type).
• The RSUs settle for Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.001 per share, on a 1:1 basis.
• Settlement for the first type of RSU occurs 6 months after the reporting person's termination date.
• Settlement for the second type of RSU occurs on the first business day of the month on which the NASDAQ Stock Market is open for business following the earlier of (i) 6 months after separation from service and (ii) 30 days after death.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The filing indicates a routine acquisition of Restricted Share Units by a key officer through established company compensation plans, which generally aligns management's interests with shareholders.

Positives

• Officer Joseph Stephen Kurpis increased his beneficial ownership of company equity through the acquisition of Restricted Share Units.
• The acquisition of RSUs through deferred compensation plans aligns management's interests with those of shareholders.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing does not contain specific forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This routine insider transaction reflects an officer's participation in company compensation plans, which is a common practice across industries to align executive incentives with company performance and shareholder value.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The acquisition of additional equity by a key officer through compensation plans generally signals alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
• Employees: The filing details participation in employee deferred savings and stable value excess plans, which are part of employee benefits.

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Keywords

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