Summary
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) reported solid financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2013, demonstrating revenue growth and improved operating income. For the second quarter, revenue increased by 2% to $3.1 billion and operating income rose by 12% to $577 million, year-over-year. This growth was driven by both the Risk and Insurance Services and Consulting segments, with underlying revenue increasing by 3% and 2% respectively. The company also showed improved profitability in the first six months of the year, with operating income up 15% to $1.18 billion on revenue of $6.21 billion, up 2%. The Risk and Insurance Services segment saw revenue increase by 4% and operating income by 11%, while the Consulting segment's revenue was flat but operating income grew by 13%. The company's strategic acquisitions, particularly in the Risk and Insurance Services segment, continue to contribute to its growth trajectory, with ongoing integration efforts aiming to realize expected synergies.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $3.09B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.51B |
| Operating Income | $577.00M |
| Interest Expense | $40.00M |
| Net Income | $388.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.71 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.69 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 551.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 559.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1For Q2 2013, consolidated revenue grew 2% to $3.09 billion, with underlying revenue growth of 3%.
- 2Consolidated operating income increased by 12% to $577 million in Q2 2013 compared to Q2 2012.
- 3The Risk and Insurance Services segment reported a 3% revenue increase (underlying) and a 8% operating income increase in Q2 2013.
- 4The Consulting segment saw a 2% underlying revenue increase and a 12% operating income increase in Q2 2013.
- 5For the six months ended June 30, 2013, consolidated revenue increased 2% to $6.21 billion, and operating income rose 15% to $1.18 billion.
- 6The company repurchased approximately $250 million of its common stock in the first six months of 2013, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- 7Marsh completed two acquisitions in Peru and the Dominican Republic during the first half of 2013, which are expected to contribute to future growth.