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Director Byron Spruell reports Aon (AON) share grant and tax withholding

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Aon plc director Byron Spruell reported routine equity compensation activity. He received a grant of 776 Class A Ordinary Shares as an annual award to non-employee directors, with a nominal value of US $0.01 per share under Irish law.

The company withheld 186.235 Class A Ordinary Shares to cover associated tax obligations at a price of $315.95 per share, which is a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Spruell directly holds 6,562.97 Class A Ordinary Shares.

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Insider Spruell Byron
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Ordinary Stock 776 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Ordinary Stock 186.235 $315.95 $59K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Ordinary Stock — 6,562.97 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Class A Ordinary Shares granted annually to each non-employee director of Aon plc. In accordance with Irish law, reporting person agreed to pay the issuer the nominal value of US $0.01 per share issued to the reporting person. Class A Ordinary Shares withheld by the issuer for payment of taxes in connection with the award.
Tax-withheld shares 186.235 shares Class A Ordinary Stock withheld for taxes at $315.95 per share
Tax-withholding price $315.95 per share Value used for 186.235 withheld shares
Annual share grant 776 shares Class A Ordinary Shares awarded to non-employee director
Post-transaction holdings 6,562.97 shares Direct Class A Ordinary Share ownership after transactions
Nominal value per share US $0.01 per share Amount agreed to be paid under Irish law for granted shares
tax-withholding disposition financial
"The company withheld 186.235 Class A Ordinary Shares to cover associated tax obligations at a price of $315.95 per share, which is a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
grant/award acquisition financial
"He received a grant of 776 Class A Ordinary Shares as an annual award to non-employee directors, reported as a grant/award acquisition."
Class A Ordinary Shares financial
"Aon plc granted Byron Spruell 776 Class A Ordinary Shares as an annual award to non-employee directors."
Class A ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically grants voting rights to shareholders, allowing them to have a say in important company decisions. They often come with priority in receiving dividends or profits, making them attractive to investors seeking influence and potential income. These shares help distinguish different levels of ownership and rights within a company's stock structure.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Spruell Byron

(Last)(First)(Middle)
200 EAST RANDOLPH ST.

(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60601

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aon plc [ AON ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Ordinary Stock06/25/2026A(1)776A(1)6,562.97D
Class A Ordinary Stock06/25/2026F(2)186.235D$315.956,376.735D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Class A Ordinary Shares granted annually to each non-employee director of Aon plc. In accordance with Irish law, reporting person agreed to pay the issuer the nominal value of US $0.01 per share issued to the reporting person.
2. Class A Ordinary Shares withheld by the issuer for payment of taxes in connection with the award.
/s/ Colby Alexis - Colby Alexis pursuant to a power of attorney from Byron Spruell06/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Aon (AON) director Byron Spruell report?

Byron Spruell reported an annual grant of 776 Class A Ordinary Shares and withholding of 186.235 shares for taxes. These transactions reflect routine director equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

How many Aon (AON) shares does Byron Spruell hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Byron Spruell directly holds 6,562.97 Class A Ordinary Shares. This figure reflects his updated ownership position following the annual equity award and the share withholding for tax obligations.

Was the Aon (AON) Form 4 for Byron Spruell an open-market sale?

No, the filing shows a tax-withholding disposition of 186.235 shares, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by Aon plc to pay taxes tied to an equity award, which is a common administrative transaction.

What type of equity compensation did Aon (AON) grant to Byron Spruell?

Aon plc granted Byron Spruell 776 Class A Ordinary Shares as an annual award to non-employee directors. Under Irish law, he agreed to pay the issuer the nominal value of US $0.01 per share for these granted shares.

What price was used for the Aon (AON) tax-withholding shares on the Form 4?

The tax-withholding disposition used a price of $315.95 per Class A Ordinary Share for 186.235 shares. This value is used for reporting the tax-related share withholding, not as a separate open-market trade.