8-KShareholder Matters

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 17, 2013)

Filed May 17, 2013For Securities:MRSHMMC

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on May 16, 2013, reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 15, 2013. The filing indicates a strong turnout, with approximately 87.73% of outstanding shares represented. Key outcomes include the election of all thirteen director nominees to one-year terms, with overwhelming support for each nominee. Furthermore, stockholders approved, by a nonbinding vote, the compensation of the named executive officers. The selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2013, was also overwhelmingly ratified. These results demonstrate significant shareholder confidence in the company's leadership, executive compensation strategy, and auditor.

Key Highlights

  • 1High shareholder participation with 87.73% of outstanding shares represented at the Annual Meeting.
  • 2All thirteen director nominees were elected to serve one-year terms, receiving substantial 'For' votes.
  • 3Executive compensation for named executive officers was approved by a nonbinding shareholder vote.
  • 4The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2013 was ratified with broad support.
  • 5The voting results indicate strong shareholder alignment with the company's board of directors and governance practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports the final voting results from Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.'s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 15, 2013. It covers the election of directors, the advisory vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor.

Shareholders overwhelmingly elected all thirteen director nominees to one-year terms. The 'For' votes for each nominee were in the range of approximately 444.8 million to 450.1 million shares, significantly outweighing 'Against' votes and abstentions.

Yes, the compensation of the named executive officers was approved by shareholders through a nonbinding advisory vote. The vote showed strong support, with approximately 432.6 million shares voting in favor, compared to 16.7 million against.

The company's stockholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Marsh & McLennan's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2013. This ratification received very strong support, with over 474.3 million shares voting in favor.