8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 9, 2010)

Filed November 9, 2010For Securities:MRSHMMC

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on November 9, 2010, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial performance for the quarter. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators. The company also announced a conference call scheduled for November 9, 2010, to discuss these results further, providing an opportunity for analysts and investors to gain deeper insights and ask questions directly to management. This report is considered furnished, not filed, for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. reported its third-quarter 2010 financial results.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the Q3 2010 financial performance.
  • 3A conference call was scheduled for November 9, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss the quarterly results.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial information.
  • 5The filing is primarily informational, serving as an announcement of financial results and a related conference call.
  • 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 announce Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, and to provide access to the press release detailing these results.

The specific financial details for the third quarter are located in the press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on November 9, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The company held a conference call to discuss the third-quarter results on November 9, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. EST. Information about accessing this call would have been provided in the press release.

This means that for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the press release is considered provided to the public but does not carry the same legal liabilities or implications as a formally filed document under that specific section of the Act.