Aon Q4 Profit Beats Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Aon plc (AON) reported that its fourth-quarter net income attributable to shareholders increased to $355 million or $1.14 per share, from $305 million or $0.93 per share, last year. Net income to shareholders - as adjusted was $480 million or $1.54 per share, for the quarter.

On average, 22 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.50 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Total revenue increased year-over-year to $3.21 billion, from $3.12 billion. Analysts expected revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter.

The company said its revenue increased 3% primarily driven by a 4% increase in organic revenue, partially offset by a 1% unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.