Summary
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on April 25, 2019, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. The filing primarily serves to announce the release of their quarterly earnings and the details of an accompanying conference call for investors. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which provides the comprehensive results and operational updates for the period.
Key Highlights
- 1MRSH announced its first quarter 2019 financial results on April 25, 2019.
- 2The company held a conference call on April 25, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results.
- 3Detailed financial information for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, is available in the press release furnished with this 8-K.
- 4This 8-K filing functions as notification and reference to the more detailed earnings release.
- 5The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Marsh & McLennan Companies' financial results for the first quarter of 2019 and to provide information about the conference call where these results were discussed.
The detailed financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, are contained in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was furnished with this 8-K filing.
For the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the press release attached to this 8-K is considered furnished, not filed. This distinction affects the legal liability associated with the information.