Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Hewitt Associates, Inc.

FT is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Hewitt Associates, Inc. (“Hewitt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HEW) arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to be acquired by Aon Corp. (“Aon”).

Under the terms of the agreement, Hewitt shareholders can elect to receive either (i) $25.61 in cash and 0.6362 shares of Aon stock (the “Mixed Consideration”), (ii) an amount of stock equal to the sum of the Mixed Consideration, or (iii) an amount of cash equal to the Mixed Consideration for every share of Hewitt stock they own in a transaction valued at approximately $4.9 billion.

The investigation is focused on the potential unfairness of the consideration to Hewitt’s shareholders, the process by which Hewitt’s Board of Directors considered and approved the transaction, and conflicts of interest on the part of the Hewitt Board of Directors. For example, this investigation will scrutinize the arrangement that allows Hewitt’s chairman and CEO to run the newly combined Aon Hewitt.

If you are interested in discussing your rights as a Hewitt shareholder, or have information relating to this investigation, please contact Finkelstein Thompson's Washington, DC offices at (877) 337-1050 or by email at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .