8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2005)

Filed November 1, 2005For Securities:MRSHMMC

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2005, to announce their third quarter and nine-month financial results for the period ended September 30, 2005. The company also scheduled a conference call for November 1, 2005, to discuss these results in detail. Investors should refer to the press release, furnished as an exhibit, for the specific financial figures and management's commentary on performance. This filing primarily serves as a notification and provides access to the detailed financial report and the subsequent earnings call. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the financial data, it directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which holds the key operational and financial condition information for the specified periods. This is a standard procedure for reporting quarterly earnings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marsh & McLennan Companies announced third quarter and nine-month financial results for the period ending September 30, 2005.
  • 2A press release detailing these financial results was issued on November 1, 2005.
  • 3The company scheduled a conference call for November 1, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss the third quarter results.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 5For the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the press release is considered furnished, not filed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies on November 1, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

The conference call, scheduled for November 1, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. EST, is an opportunity for investors and analysts to hear management discuss the company's third quarter 2005 financial results and potentially ask questions.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It serves as a notification that a press release with the financial results has been issued, and this press release (Exhibit 99.1) is where the financial information can be found.

This means that while the press release is part of the SEC filing for informational purposes, it is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed'. This is a common distinction for earnings releases furnished under Item 2.02.