8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2009)

Filed August 5, 2009For Securities:MRSHMMC

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on August 5, 2009, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The filing primarily serves as notification of the earnings release and the associated conference call scheduled for the same day. Investors should refer to the press release, incorporated as Exhibit 99.1, for detailed financial performance information. This report indicates the company is adhering to its reporting obligations by promptly disseminating its quarterly financial outcomes. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for an in-depth review of the company's operational and financial condition during the second quarter of 2009. The filing also includes standard corporate information and signatures related to the report's submission.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marsh & McLennan Companies reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing occurred on August 5, 2009, detailing events up to and including August 4, 2009.
  • 3A press release containing the second quarter financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The company announced a conference call to discuss these financial results, scheduled for August 5, 2009.
  • 5The press release is furnished, not filed, for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The report includes standard corporate information and disclosures as required by the SEC.
  • 7This 8-K serves as an official notification of earnings release and related investor communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, and to announce the timing of a conference call to discuss these results.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific performance metrics.

The conference call was scheduled to be held at 8:30 a.m. EST on August 5, 2009.

No, this 8-K filing (specifically Item 2.02) primarily announces the earnings release and directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial results and commentary, rather than including the full financial statements within the 8-K itself.