UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 16, 2005
Aon Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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1-7933 |
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36-3051915 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(IRS Employer |
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of Incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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200 East Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois |
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60601 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 381-1000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On November 15, 2005, Aon Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it is exploring strategic alternatives with respect to its warranty, credit insurance and property & casualty underwriting businesses.
A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)—(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued by the Company on November 15, 2005. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Aon CORPORATION |
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/s/ David P. Bolger |
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David P. Bolger |
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Date: November 16, 2005 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued by the Company on November 15, 2005. |
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