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Willis Towers Watson (WTW) GC has 3,458 shares withheld for RSU taxes

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Willis Towers Watson PLC General Counsel Matthew Furman reported a tax-related share disposition tied to equity compensation. On April 1, 2026, 3,458 ordinary shares were withheld by the company to cover taxes upon vesting and settlement of restricted share units, using a reference price of $290.70 per share. After this non-market, tax-withholding transaction, Furman directly owned 34,726.5341 ordinary shares of Willis Towers Watson.

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Insider Furman Matthew
Role General Counsel
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share 3,458 $290.70 $1.01M
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share — 34,726.534 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 3,458 shares Tax-withholding disposition on April 1, 2026
Reference share price $290.70 per share Value used for tax-withholding Form 4 entry
Shares owned after transaction 34,726.5341 shares Direct ownership following April 1, 2026 withholding
Security nominal value $0.000304635 per share Ordinary Shares nominal value as disclosed
restricted share units ("RSUs") financial
"related to the vesting and settlement of restricted share units ("RSUs") on April 1, 2026"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
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.
Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share financial
"security_title": "Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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*
Furman Matthew

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O WILLIS GROUP LIMITED
51 LIME STREET

(Street)
LONDONEC3M 7DQ

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED KINGDOM

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC [ WTW ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
General Counsel
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
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
Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share04/01/2026F3,458(1)D$290.734,726.5341D
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. Withholding of shares by Issuer incident to the tax payment related to the vesting and settlement of restricted share units ("RSUs") on April 1, 2026.
/s/ Matthew Furman by Lina Vanessa Jaramillo, Attorney-in-Fact (power of attorney previously filed)04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Willis Towers Watson (WTW) report for Matthew Furman?

Willis Towers Watson reported that General Counsel Matthew Furman had 3,458 ordinary shares withheld by the company to pay taxes on vesting RSUs. This Form 4 event reflects a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market trade.

How many Willis Towers Watson (WTW) shares were involved in Matthew Furman’s tax withholding?

The transaction involved 3,458 ordinary shares of Willis Towers Watson. These shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax obligations arising from restricted share units vesting and settling on April 1, 2026, according to the Form 4 footnote.

At what price were Matthew Furman’s withheld Willis Towers Watson (WTW) shares valued?

The withheld shares were valued at $290.70 per share for reporting purposes. This price is used in the Form 4 to quantify the tax-withholding disposition of 3,458 ordinary shares related to the vesting and settlement of restricted share units.

How many Willis Towers Watson (WTW) shares does Matthew Furman hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Matthew Furman directly held 34,726.5341 ordinary shares of Willis Towers Watson. This post-transaction balance reflects his remaining direct ownership following the withholding of 3,458 shares for tax payments tied to RSU vesting.

Was Matthew Furman’s Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Form 4 an open-market sale or tax withholding?

The Form 4 reports a tax withholding, not an open-market sale. Code F and the footnote explain the issuer withheld 3,458 shares to pay taxes associated with restricted share units vesting and settling on April 1, 2026.