Alight Completes NFP Corp. Business Acquisition

Ticker: ALIT · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jul 18, 2024 · CIK: 1809104

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: acquisition, debt-financing

TL;DR

Alight just bought NFP's business for an undisclosed amount, beefing up its health & benefits game.

AI Summary

On July 12, 2024, Alight, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of the business of NFP Corp. The acquisition was previously announced on January 24, 2024. Alight financed the transaction through a combination of cash on hand and debt financing. The acquisition is expected to enhance Alight's capabilities in the health, wealth, and wellbeing markets.

Why It Matters

This acquisition significantly expands Alight's market presence and service offerings in key employee benefits areas, potentially leading to increased revenue and market share.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The acquisition involves significant integration and potential debt, which carries inherent financial and operational risks.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What was the effective date of the acquisition's completion?

The earliest event reported, the completion of the acquisition, was on July 12, 2024.

What business did Alight, Inc. acquire?

Alight, Inc. acquired the business of NFP Corp.

When was the acquisition initially announced?

The acquisition was previously announced on January 24, 2024.

How was the acquisition financed?

The filing indicates the transaction was financed through a combination of cash on hand and debt financing.

What is Alight, Inc.'s state of incorporation?

Alight, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware.

Filing Stats: 1,291 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 11.5 · Accepted 2024-07-18 08:15:34

Key Financial Figures

Filing Documents

01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On July 12, 2024, Alight, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "Alight") and Tempo Acquisition LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, completed the previously announced sale (the "Transaction") of Alight's Professional Services segment and Alight's Payroll & HCM Outsourcing business within the Employer Solutions segment (collectively, the "Divested Business") to Axiom Buyer, LLC, a newly-formed entity and an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C. ("Buyer"), pursuant to the terms of the Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement"), dated as of March 20, 2024. The Transaction as well as the Purchase Agreement referenced herein are more fully described in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2024, which description is incorporated herein by reference. The Purchase Agreement is filed as Exhibit 2.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Katie J. Rooney Departure In its Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 8, 2024, Alight disclosed that Ms. Rooney would remain the Company's Chief Operating Officer focusing on the closing of the Transaction, after which she would step down. In connection with the closing of the Transaction, Ms. Rooney has departed from the Company, effective as of July 12, 2024. Ms. Rooney will be entitled to receive the post-employment payments and benefits associated with a termination without cause under her employment agreement dated as of August 18, 2021. Special Transaction Awards On July 12, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors approved the grant of cash bonus awards (the "Special Transaction Awards") to several executive officers, including: (i) Jeremy J. Heaton, the Company's Chi

01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. Press Release On July 12, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the Transaction. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. Webcast Alight expects to post a webcast to the Events and Presentations section of the Company's Investor Relations website at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on July 18, 2024, during which management will review a supplemental presentation (the "Supplemental Presentation") regarding the close of the transaction. During the webcast, Mr. Heaton will state in his presentation that management expects Q2 revenue and adjusted EBITDA results for the continuing business to be in-line with expectations set during the Q1 earnings call and that the divested business is anticipated to be slightly below expectations. Investor Presentation On July 18, 2024, the Company will make the Supplemental Presentation, entitled "Alight Supplemental Presentation", available through the Investors section of its website (http://investor.alight.com). The Company may use the investor presentation, which contains financial and other data, from time to time with investors, analysts, and other interested parties to assist in their understanding of the Company and the Transaction. The information found on, or otherwise accessible through, the Company's website is not incorporated by reference herein. The information in Item 7.01 of this report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be deemed "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be set forth by specific reference in that filing.

01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2024 gives effect to the Disposition Adjustments and Other Transaction Adjustments as if they had occurred or become effective March 31, 2024. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024, the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, the six months ended December 31, 2021 (Successor), and the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor), give effect to the Disposition Adjustments and Other Transaction Adjustments as if they had occurred or become effective on January 1, 2021, the beginning of the earliest period presented. Other Transaction Adjustments are only presented within the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and the year ended December 31, 2023. These financial statements are filed as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. (d) Exhibits. 2.1 Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2024, by and among Tempo Acquisition LLC, Axiom Buyer, LLC, the Company (for the limited purposes set forth therein) and Axiom Intermediate I, LLC (for the limited purposes set forth therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on March 20, 2024) 99.1 Press Release of the Company dated July 12, 2024 99.2 Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Alight, Inc. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) The related exhibits and schedules are not being filed herewith. The registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any such exhibits and schedules to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

SIGNATURES

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. Alight, Inc. Date: July 18, 2024 By: /s/ Martin Felli Martin Felli, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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