8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2017)

Filed February 2, 2017For Securities:MRSHMMC

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2017, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release announcing these results and the scheduling of a conference call to discuss them. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking guidance provided. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it signals the official release of the company's performance data. The focus for investors will be on the metrics and commentary within the press release, which would typically cover key financial indicators and strategic updates. The event date of February 1, 2017, indicates the official announcement was made on this date, with the filing made concurrently.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) announced its Q4 and full-year 2016 financial results.
  • 2The company filed an 8-K on February 2, 2017, to report these results.
  • 3A press release containing the detailed financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4A conference call was scheduled for February 2, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
  • 5The press release is deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data and commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing does not contain the specific financial results within its text. Instead, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was issued on February 2, 2017. Investors need to review that press release for details on the fourth quarter and full-year 2016 financial performance.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and potentially other key performance indicators for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

When information is 'deemed furnished not filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it means that while the information is publicly disclosed, it does not carry the same legal liability as if it were 'filed' with the SEC. This is a common practice for earnings press releases to prevent them from being inadvertently incorporated into SEC registration statements where stricter liability rules apply.

Yes, the filing mentions that Marsh & McLennan Companies scheduled a conference call for February 2, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the fourth quarter and full-year 2016 financial results.