Summary
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K report on February 10, 2010, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. The report indicates that a press release detailing these results was issued on the same date, and the company held a conference call to discuss the financial performance. This filing serves as a notification to investors regarding the company's performance over the past year and quarter. Investors would look to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company's management.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing announces the release of Marsh & McLennan's Q4 and full-year 2009 financial results.
- 2A press release detailing the financial results was issued on February 10, 2010.
- 3The company held a conference call on February 10, 2010, to discuss the reported financial results.
- 4The press release is furnished and not filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release containing the detailed financial information.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009, through an attached press release.
The detailed financial results are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. This press release was issued on February 10, 2010, and should be reviewed for specific financial performance data.
This means that while the press release is publicly disclosed via the 8-K filing, it is not subject to the liabilities and requirements associated with 'filed' documents under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors should consider this distinction when evaluating the information presented.
The financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009, were announced via press release and discussed in a conference call on February 10, 2010.