October 2nd, 2013
Hub International Limited Announces Successful Completion of Acquisition by Hellman & Friedman LLC
CHICAGO, Ill.
Hub International Limited (“Hub”) today announced that it successfully completed its buyout by funds advised by Hellman & Friedman LLC (the “Transaction”). The Transaction values Hub at approximately US$4.4 billion. In connection with the closing of the Transaction, Hub also completed the funding of a US$2.1 billion Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “Secured Facility”), and a US$950 million private offering of Senior Unsecured Notes (the “Notes”).
Martin Hughes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hub commented: “We are very excited to move forward with our new partner, Hellman & Friedman. This transaction will strengthen our company’s already solid foundation and enhance our ability to build Hub well into the future.”
“Hub is an exceptional organization and has established itself as a market leading, premier insurance brokerage,” said David Tunnell, Managing Director of Hellman & Friedman. “We are excited to partner with the Hub team and to support them in their next stage of growth going forward.”
About Hub International Limited
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Hub International Limited is a leading global insurance brokerage providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services through offices located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, and Brazil. For more information visit www.hubinternational.com.
About Hellman & Friedman LLC
Hellman & Friedman LLC is a leading private equity investment firm with offices in San Francisco, New York and London. Since its founding in 1984, H&F has raised and, through its affiliated funds, managed over $25 billion of committed capital. The Firm focuses on investing in superior business franchises and serving as a value-added partner to management in select industries including financial services, insurance, software, business & marketing services, internet & digital media, media, healthcare and energy & industrials. For more information on H&F, visit www.hf.com.
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Tricia Pucek
Investor Relations Contact
Hub International Limited
(312) 279-4604