Summary
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on August 16, 2010, primarily to disclose the filing of supporting documents related to a post-closing purchase price adjustment. These documents are filed in connection with a Registration Statement (No. 333-163405) on Form S-4, initially filed on November 30, 2009. The adjustment stems from a Stock Purchase and Plan of Reorganization dated March 16, 2010, and pertains to the issuance of shares under the aforementioned registration statement.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing relates to a post-closing purchase price adjustment following a Stock Purchase and Plan of Reorganization dated March 16, 2010.
- 2Supporting documents are being filed with the SEC under a previously submitted Registration Statement (Form S-4, No. 333-163405).
- 3The original Registration Statement was filed on November 30, 2009.
- 4This filing concerns the issuance of shares related to the purchase price adjustment.
- 5Key exhibits filed include the Opinion of the Deputy General Counsel and its accompanying Consent.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide supporting documentation related to a post-closing purchase price adjustment stemming from a prior reorganization agreement. This involves shares being issued under an existing registration statement.
While the details of the specific reorganization are not provided in this 8-K, it was an agreement dated March 16, 2010, that included provisions for a purchase price adjustment, likely impacting the number of shares issued.
The Form S-4 is used for the registration of securities in connection with business combinations. In this case, it was used to register shares that would be issued as part of the reorganization and is now being referenced for the shares related to the purchase price adjustment.
No, this 8-K filing does not report new financial results or significant operational changes. It is purely administrative, relating to the documentation of a specific transaction and its adjustments.