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Aon plc 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2014)

Filed October 31, 2014For Securities:AON

Summary

This 8-K filing from Aon plc, dated October 31, 2014, primarily serves to attach a press release detailing the company's financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it formally incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is the primary source of information for investors regarding the company's performance during the period. Investors should refer to the attached press release for specific metrics on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary. The filing indicates that Aon met its reporting obligation by disseminating its quarterly results through this press release. The effective date of the information being reported is October 30, 2014, with the filing occurring on October 31, 2014. The purpose of this filing is to ensure transparency and compliance with SEC regulations by making the earnings announcement publicly available in conjunction with the official filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aon plc filed an 8-K on October 31, 2014.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing Q3 2014 results.
  • 3The press release was issued on October 31, 2014, announcing results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
  • 4The event date associated with the reported information is October 30, 2014.
  • 5This filing's primary purpose is to disclose the company's quarterly financial and operational performance as per SEC regulations.
  • 6Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for specific financial details and performance commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally attach and incorporate by reference a press release that announces Aon plc's financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. This ensures that the market has official access to the company's performance information.

The actual financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, are detailed in the press release issued by Aon plc on October 31, 2014. This press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

This 8-K filing is primarily focused on reporting financial results. Any strategic information, business updates, or management commentary beyond the standard quarterly performance figures would be found within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) itself, rather than in the 8-K form.

The 'Event date' of October 30, 2014, likely refers to the date on which Aon plc's management finalized or approved the information contained in the press release announcing its quarterly results. The filing occurred the following day.