8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 3, 2006)

Filed August 3, 2006For Securities:MRSHMMC

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on August 3, 2006, to announce its financial results for the second quarter and the first six months ended June 30, 2006. The company also announced a conference call scheduled for August 3, 2006, to discuss these results. This filing primarily serves to make the accompanying press release, which contains the detailed financial information, publicly available as required by SEC regulations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marsh & McLennan Companies reported its financial results for Q2 and H1 2006.
  • 2The company held a conference call on August 3, 2006, to discuss the reported financial performance.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial results is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.
  • 4The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release detailing the Q2 and H1 2006 financial results.
  • 5The press release is furnished under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it's for informational purposes and not formally 'filed' in the same way as other sections of the 8-K.
  • 6Investors can refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial data, performance metrics, and management commentary on the quarter and year-to-date periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Marsh & McLennan Companies' financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2006, and to furnish the accompanying press release which contains the detailed financial information and is available for investor review.

The detailed financial results, including performance metrics for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release is incorporated by reference.

Marsh & McLennan Companies held a conference call on August 3, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. EST, to discuss the financial results reported in the press release.

For the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the press release is considered 'furnished', not 'filed'. This means it is made available for informational purposes, but the company does not assume the same level of liability as it would for information formally filed with the SEC.