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MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 17, 2025)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed April 17, 2025
Period End
April 17, 2025
Securities
MRSHMMC
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K115

MRSH filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 115 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’18Mar ’18
  2. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’20Mar ’20
  3. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’22Mar ’22
  4. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’26Jun ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 17, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Marsh & McLennan (MMC, which the filing and press release identify by the ticker NYSE: MMC even though the request lists MRSH) reported first quarter 2025 results on April 17, 2025.

Consolidated revenue rose 9% to $7.1 billiona, but underlying revenue growth was 4%, with the gap driven mainly by the McGriff acquisition (about 7 points of Marsh-related acquisition impact, with currency a 2-point headwind). GAAP operating income grew 4% to $2.0 billion, while adjusted operating income grew 8% to $2.2 billion. GAAP diluted EPS fell 1% to $2.79, while adjusted EPS rose 5% to $3.06.

Note that the company changed its non-GAAP methodology this quarter to exclude intangible amortization and other net benefit credits, and prior-year figures were restated to match. Adjusted EPS also included a $0.10b benefit from favorable discrete tax items and a $0.05 foreign exchange headwind. Segment performance was mixed.

Risk & Insurance Services revenue grew 11%c (4% underlying), with Marsh up 15% (5% underlying) and U.S./Canada underlying growth of 4%. Consulting revenue grew 5% (4% underlying), with Mercer up 5% and Oliver Wyman up 4%. Within Mercer, Health grew 7% underlying, Wealth grew 3%, and Career declined 1%.

Adjusted operating margin for the company was 31.8%, versus 32.0% a year earlier, and GAAP operating margin was 28.4%, versus 29.7%. Capital and balance sheet items were modest. The company repurchased $300 milliond of stock (1.3 million shares) and repaid $500 million of senior notes that matured in March.

Short-term debt rose to $1.67 billion from $519 million, and total equity increased to $14.3 billion. Operating cash flow was negative $622 million for the quarter, consistent with the seasonal pattern of bonus payments. This 8-K furnishes the press release under Item 2.02 and does not contain any new material agreements or events requiring separate disclosure.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Consolidated GAAP revenue increased 9% to $7.06 billion, but underlying growth was 4%, with McGriff acquisition effects a key driver of the gap.
  2. Adjusted operating income rose 8% to $2.24 billion, while GAAP operating income increased 4% to $2.01 billion.
  3. GAAP diluted EPS declined 1% to $2.79; adjusted EPS increased 5% to $3.06, aided by a $0.10 discrete tax benefit and offset by a $0.05 FX headwind.
  4. Risk & Insurance Services revenue grew 11% (4% underlying), with Marsh up 15% (5% underlying) and Guy Carpenter up 5%.
  5. Consulting revenue grew 5% (4% underlying), with Mercer Health up 7% underlying, Mercer Wealth up 3%, and Mercer Career down 1%.
  6. Methodology change: adjusted metrics now exclude intangible amortization and other net benefit credits, with prior-year results restated for comparability.
  7. Capital returns and debt: $300 million in share repurchases and $500 million of senior notes repaid; short-term debt increased to $1.67 billion.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did reported revenue growth (9%) differ so much from underlying growth (4%)?

    The difference reflects acquisitions and currency. The McGriff acquisition contributed roughly 7 percentage points of growth in Marsh's U.S./Canada business, while foreign exchange was a 2-point headwind. Underlying growth strips out these items to show organic performance.

  2. What changed in how MMC calculates adjusted earnings?

    Beginning in Q1 2025, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted EPS exclude identified intangible amortization and other net benefit credits. Prior-year results were recast to the new methodology, so year-over-year adjusted comparisons are like-for-like, but they differ from previously reported adjusted figures.

  3. Is the GAAP earnings decline a concern for investors?

    GAAP EPS fell 1% to $2.79 and GAAP operating margin dropped to 28.4% from 29.7%, largely due to higher intangible amortization from acquisitions and McGriff integration costs of $69 million in Risk & Insurance Services. Investors focused on adjusted results should note that the adjusted operating margin declined only modestly, to 31.8% from 32.0%.

  4. How is the company managing its balance sheet and capital returns?

    During the quarter MMC repurchased $300 million of stock and repaid $500 million of maturing senior notes, funded partly by commercial paper issuance of about $1.05 billion. Short-term debt rose to $1.67 billion from $519 million, and total equity increased to $14.3 billion from $13.5 billion. Dividends payable of $400 million were recorded at quarter-end.

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