Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Financing

Debt Issuance Costs

Willis Towers Watson Debt Issuance Costs decreased by 60.0% to $4.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Debt Issuance Costs shows an upward trend with a 41.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

Higher costs relative to issuance volume may indicate less favorable financing terms or complex debt structures.

Detailed definition

Captures the cash fees and expenses paid to underwriters, legal counsel, and other parties associated with issuing new d...

Peer comparison

Standard administrative cost associated with capital market activities.

Metric ID: payment_of_debt_issuance_costs

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$4.00M$1.25M$1.25M$1.25M$1.25M$0.00$6.00M$1.00M$0.00$7.00M$2.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$10.00M$4.00M
QoQ Change-68.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-100.0%-83.3%-100.0%-71.4%-100.0%-60.0%
YoY Change-68.8%-100.0%+380.0%-20.0%-100.0%-66.7%-100.0%-100.0%
Range$0.00$10.00M
Avg YoY Growth-21.9%
Median YoY Growth-84.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willis Towers Watson's debt issuance costs?
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported debt issuance costs of $4.00M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's debt issuance costs?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's debt issuance costs has grown at a 41.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.00M to $10.00M.
What does debt issuance costs mean?
Cash paid for fees associated with issuing new debt.