8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 4, 2009)

Filed November 4, 2009For Securities:MRSHMMC

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on November 4, 2009, to report its third-quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2009. The filing includes a press release detailing these results and an announcement of a conference call scheduled for the same day to discuss the findings. Investors should note that this press release, while included as an exhibit, is considered furnished rather than filed with the SEC, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a formally filed document. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to make the public aware of the company's recent financial performance and to provide a platform for further discussion through the scheduled conference call. Investors seeking detailed financial figures and management's commentary on the quarter's performance will need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the accompanying conference call.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) reported its third-quarter financial results on November 4, 2009.
  • 2The filing is an 8-K Current Report, indicating a significant event or disclosure.
  • 3The report primarily serves to attach a press release detailing the Q3 2009 financial performance.
  • 4A conference call was scheduled for November 4, 2009, to discuss the reported financial results.
  • 5The press release is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6The press release is deemed furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Marsh & McLennan Companies' financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, and to provide investors with access to the press release containing these details and information about a conference call to discuss them.

The detailed financial results are presented in the press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies on November 4, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the press release attached to this 8-K is considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's made available to the public, but it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial metrics. To find the key financial metrics, investors would need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which was issued on November 4, 2009, and was discussed during the company's conference call.