8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 27, 2015)

Filed October 27, 2015For Securities:MRSHMMC

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2015, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results and to announce an associated conference call. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial performance figures and management's commentary on the quarter. The press release, while furnished, is considered key information for understanding the company's operational and financial standing as of that date.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) released its third quarter 2015 financial results on October 27, 2015.
  • 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish the press release containing these results.
  • 3Investors can access detailed Q3 2015 financial performance and commentary via the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4A conference call to discuss the third quarter results was scheduled for October 27, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
  • 5The press release is deemed furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a filed document but is still crucial for investor information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Marsh & McLennan Companies' financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015, through an attached press release and to announce a related conference call.

The specific financial results, key performance indicators, and management's commentary for the third quarter of 2015 are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

When a press release is 'deemed furnished' rather than 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it means the company is providing the information to the public but is not subject to the same level of liability for misstatements or omissions as if it were formally filed. However, it remains a critical source of information for investors.