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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
_____________________
FORM8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)October 17, 2024
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware1-599836-2668272
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1166 Avenue of the Americas,New York,NY10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code(212)345-5000
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Item 2.02        Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
    On October 17, 2024, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. issued a press release reporting financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, and announcing that a conference call to discuss such results will be held at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time on October 17, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. For purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the press release is deemed furnished not filed.

 
Item 9.01        Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)        Exhibits
 
99.1      Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on October 17, 2024.


 

 
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SIGNATURES
 
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.
   
 By:/s/ Connor Kuratek
 Name:Connor Kuratek
 Title:Deputy General Counsel &
Corporate Secretary
  
 
 
Date:    October 17, 2024
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
Exhibit No.           Exhibit
 
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Marsh McLennan
1166 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York
10036-2774
212 345 5000
www.marshmclennan.com
News release
Exhibit 99.1

Marsh McLennan reports third quarter 2024 results
GAAP Revenue Increases 6%; Underlying Revenue Rises 5%
Growth in GAAP Operating Income of 11% and Adjusted Operating Income of 12%
Third Quarter GAAP EPS Rises 3% to $1.51 and Adjusted EPS Increases 4% to $1.63
Nine Months GAAP EPS Rises 10% to $6.59 and Adjusted EPS Increases 10% to $6.93

NEW YORK, October 17, 2024 – Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "This was a milestone quarter for Marsh McLennan as we delivered strong results and announced the acquisition of McGriff Insurance Services. Our performance demonstrated continued momentum, with 5% underlying revenue growth, 110 basis points of margin expansion and adjusted EPS growth of 4%, or 11% excluding a one-time tax benefit a year ago. We remain on track for another great year in 2024."
"McGriff's excellent leadership, outstanding talent and record of strong growth complement Marsh McLennan Agency's capabilities and culture. I am excited about our future as we come together to help our clients thrive."
Consolidated Results
Consolidated revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was $5.7 billion, an increase of 6% compared with the third quarter of 2023. On an underlying basis, revenue increased 5%. Operating income rose 11% to $1.1 billion. Adjusted operating income, which excludes noteworthy items as presented in the attached supplemental schedules, rose 12% to $1.2 billion. Net income attributable to the Company was $747 million. Earnings per share increased 3% to $1.51. Adjusted earnings per share increased 4% to $1.63. Adjusted EPS in the prior year period included a 10-cent per share benefit from a favorable discrete tax item.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, consolidated revenue was $18.4 billion, an increase of 7% on both a GAAP and underlying basis, compared to the prior year period. Operating income was $4.7 billion, an increase of 12% from the prior year period. Adjusted operating income rose 12% to $4.9 billion. Net income attributable to the Company was $3.3 billion, or $6.59 per diluted share, compared with $6.01 in the first nine months of 2023. Adjusted earnings per share increased 10% to $6.93.
Risk & Insurance Services
Risk & Insurance Services revenue was $3.5 billion in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 8%, or 6% on an underlying basis. Operating income increased 15% to $733 million, while adjusted operating income increased 16% to $775 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue was $11.7 billion, an increase of 9%, or 8% on an underlying basis. Operating income rose 13% to $3.6 billion, and adjusted operating income increased 12% to $3.7 billion.
Marsh's revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was $2.9 billion, an increase of 9%, or 7% on an underlying basis. In U.S./Canada, underlying revenue rose 6%. International operations produced underlying revenue growth of 7%, reflecting 8% growth in Latin America, 7% growth in EMEA, and 5% growth in Asia Pacific. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Marsh’s underlying revenue growth was 7%.
Guy Carpenter's revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was $381 million, an increase of 6%, or 7% on an underlying basis. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Guy Carpenter’s underlying revenue growth was 8%.
Consulting
Consulting revenue was $2.3 billion in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 3%, or 4% on an underlying basis. Operating income increased 9% to $462 million, while adjusted operating income increased 7% to $478 million. For the first nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue was $6.7 billion, an increase of 4%, or 5% on an underlying basis. Operating income rose 7% to $1.3 billion, and adjusted operating income increased 7% to $1.3 billion.
Mercer's revenue in the third quarter was $1.5 billion, an increase of 2%, or 5% on an underlying basis. Health revenue of $520 million increased 8% on an underlying basis. Wealth revenue of $625 million increased 4% on an underlying basis. Career revenue of $307 million increased 5% on an underlying basis. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Mercer’s revenue was $4.3 billion, an increase of 6% on an underlying basis.
Oliver Wyman’s revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was $810 million, an increase of 4%, or 1% on an underlying basis. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Oliver Wyman’s revenue was $2.4 billion, an increase of 5% on an underlying basis.






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Other Items
The Company repurchased 1.4 million shares of stock for $300 million in the third quarter of 2024. Through nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company has repurchased 4.3 million shares of stock for $900 million.
On September 29, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire McGriff Insurance Services, LLC, a leading provider of insurance broking and risk management services in the United States, with $1.3 billion of revenue for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2024. Under the terms of the transaction, Marsh McLennan will pay $7.75 billion in cash consideration, funded by a combination of cash and proceeds from debt financing. In conjunction with the transaction, Marsh McLennan expects to assume a deferred tax asset valued at approximately $500 million. The transaction is targeted to close by year-end, subject to regulatory clearance and other standard closing conditions.
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss third quarter 2024 results will be held today at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. The live audio webcast may be accessed at marshmclennan.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the event. The webcast is listen-only. Those interested in participating in the question-and-answer session may register here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call.

About Marsh McLennan
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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INFORMATION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which express management's current views concerning future events or results, use words like "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project" and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like "could," "may," "might," "should," "will" and "would".
Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially affect our future results include, among other things:
the impact of geopolitical or macroeconomic conditions on us, our clients and the countries and industries in which we operate, including from multiple major wars, escalating conflict throughout the Middle East and rising tension in the South China Sea, slower GDP growth or recession, lower interest rates, capital markets volatility, inflation and changes in insurance premium rates;
the impact from lawsuits or investigations arising from errors and omissions, breaches of fiduciary duty or other claims against us in our capacity as a broker or investment advisor, including claims related to our investment business’ ability to execute timely trades;
the increasing prevalence of ransomware, supply chain and other forms of cyber attacks, and their potential to disrupt our operations, or the operations of our third party vendors, and result in the disclosure of confidential client or company information;
the financial and operational impact of complying with laws and regulations, including domestic and international sanctions regimes, anti-corruption laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Anti Bribery Act and cybersecurity, data privacy and artificial intelligence regulations;
our ability to attract, retain and develop industry leading talent;
our ability to compete effectively and adapt to competitive pressures in each of our businesses, including from disintermediation as well as technological change, digital disruption and other types of innovation such as artificial intelligence;
our ability to manage potential conflicts of interest, including where our services to a client conflict, or are perceived to conflict, with the interests of another client or our own interests;
the impact of changes in tax laws, guidance and interpretations, such as the implementation of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development international tax framework, or the increasing number of challenges from tax authorities in the current global tax environment;
the regulatory, contractual and reputational risks that arise based on insurance placement activities and insurer revenue streams; and
our ability to successfully integrate or achieve the intended benefits of the acquisition of McGriff.
The factors identified above are not exhaustive. Marsh McLennan and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks emerge frequently. Accordingly, we caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to us and speak only as of the dates on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it is made.
Further information concerning the Company, including information about factors that could materially affect our results of operations and financial condition, is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" section and the "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.





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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited) 
 Three Months Ended
 September 30,
Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 2024202320242023
Revenue$5,697 $5,382 $18,391 $17,182 
Expense: 
Compensation and benefits3,442 3,287 10,366 9,831 
Other operating expenses1,147 1,099 3,350 3,172 
     Operating expenses
4,589 4,386 13,716 13,003 
Operating income1,108 996 4,675 4,179 
Other net benefit credits 68 62 201 180 
Interest income12 16 61 40 
Interest expense(154)(145)(469)(427)
Investment income1 3 
Income before income taxes1,035 930 4,471 3,978 
Income tax expense283 192 1,155 941 
Net income before non-controlling interests752 738 3,316 3,037 
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests5 44 37 
Net income attributable to the Company$747 $730 $3,272 $3,000 
Net income per share attributable to the Company:
- Basic$1.52 $1.48 $6.65 $6.07 
- Diluted$1.51 $1.47 $6.59 $6.01 
Average number of shares outstanding:
- Basic492 494 492 494 
- Diluted496 499 496 499 
Shares outstanding at September 30491 493 491 493 
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Supplemental Information - Revenue Analysis
Three Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)
The Company advises clients in 130 countries. As a result, foreign exchange rate movements may impact period over period comparisons of revenue. Similarly, certain other items such as acquisitions and dispositions, including transfers among businesses, may impact period over period comparisons of revenue. Non-GAAP underlying revenue measures the change in revenue from one period to the next by isolating these impacts.
   Components of Revenue Change*
 Three Months Ended
 September 30,
% Change
GAAP Revenue*
Currency ImpactAcquisitions/
Dispositions/ Other Impact**
Non-GAAP
Underlying Revenue
 20242023
Risk and Insurance Services     
Marsh$2,934 $2,700 %%%
Guy Carpenter381 359 %%
     Subtotal3,315 3,059 %%%
Fiduciary interest income138 131 
Total Risk and Insurance Services3,453 3,190 %%%
Consulting 
Mercer1,452 1,425 %(3)%%
Oliver Wyman Group810 781 %%%
Total Consulting2,262 2,206 %(1)%%
Corporate Eliminations(18)(14)
Total Revenue$5,697 $5,382 %%%
Revenue Details
The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above:
   Components of Revenue Change*
 Three Months Ended
 September 30,
% Change
GAAP Revenue*
Currency ImpactAcquisitions/
Dispositions/ Other Impact**
Non-GAAP
Underlying Revenue
 20242023
Marsh:     
EMEA $747 $692 %%%
Asia Pacific 342 311 10 %%%
Latin America134 134 (1)%(10)%%%
Total International1,223 1,137 %(1)%%%
U.S./Canada1,711 1,563 10 %%%
Total Marsh$2,934 $2,700 %%%
Mercer: 
Wealth $625 $635 (2)%%(6)%%
Health520 496 %(1)%(2)%%
Career307 294 %(1)%%%
Total Mercer$1,452 $1,425 %(3)%%

* Rounded to whole percentages. Components of revenue may not add due to rounding.
** Acquisitions, dispositions, and other includes the impact of current and prior year items excluded from the calculation of non-GAAP underlying revenue for comparability purposes. Details on these items are provided in the reconciliation of non-GAAP revenue to GAAP revenue tables included in this release.

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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Supplemental Information - Revenue Analysis
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)
The Company advises clients in 130 countries. As a result, foreign exchange rate movements may impact period over period comparisons of revenue. Similarly, certain other items such as acquisitions and dispositions, including transfers among businesses, may impact period over period comparisons of revenue. Non-GAAP underlying revenue measures the change in revenue from one period to the next by isolating these impacts.
   Components of Revenue Change*
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
% Change
GAAP Revenue*
Currency ImpactAcquisitions/
Dispositions/ Other Impact**
Non-GAAP
Underlying Revenue
 20242023
Risk and Insurance Services     
Marsh$9,202 $8,482 %(1)%%%
Guy Carpenter2,161 2,006 %%
Subtotal11,363 10,488 %(1)%%%
Fiduciary interest income385 330 
 Total Risk and Insurance Services11,748 10,818 %(1)%%%
Consulting 
Mercer (a)4,256 4,143 %(1)%(2)%%
Oliver Wyman Group2,436 2,266 %%%
Total Consulting6,692 6,409 %(1)%%
Corporate Eliminations(49)(45)
 Total Revenue$18,391 $17,182 %%%
Revenue Details
The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above:
   Components of Revenue Change*
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
% Change
GAAP Revenue*
Currency ImpactAcquisitions/
Dispositions/ Other Impact**
Non-GAAP
Underlying Revenue
 20242023
Marsh:     
EMEA $2,684 $2,482 %%
Asia Pacific1,069 980 %(3)%%%
Latin America396 386 %(8)%%%
Total International4,149 3,848 %(1)%%%
U.S./Canada5,053 4,634 %%%
Total Marsh$9,202 $8,482 %(1)%%%
Mercer: 
Wealth (a)$1,909 $1,853 %(1)%%
Health (a)1,605 1,559 %(1)%(5)%%
Career742 731 %(2)%%%
Total Mercer$4,256 $4,143 %(1)%(2)%%
(a)Acquisitions, dispositions, and other in 2024 includes a net gain of $21 million from the sale of the U.K. pension administration and U.S. health and benefits administration businesses, that comprised of a $66 million gain in Wealth, offset by a $45 million loss in Health.
* Rounded to whole percentages. Components of revenue may not add due to rounding.
** Acquisitions, dispositions, and other includes the impact of current and prior year items excluded from the calculation of non-GAAP underlying revenue for comparability purposes. Details on these items are provided in the reconciliation of non-GAAP revenue to GAAP revenue tables included in this release.
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Three Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)

Overview
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (referred to in this release as in accordance with "GAAP" or "reported" results). The Company also refers to and presents certain additional non-GAAP financial measures, within the meaning of Regulation G and item 10(e) Regulation S-K in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These measures are: non-GAAP revenue, adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted income, net of tax and adjusted earnings per share (EPS). The Company has included reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP in the following tables.
The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information that enables investors to better compare the Company’s performance across periods. Management also uses these measures internally to assess the operating performance of its businesses and to decide how to allocate resources. However, investors should not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information that the Company reports in accordance with GAAP. The Company's non-GAAP measures include adjustments that reflect how management views its businesses, and may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP measures presented by other companies.
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) and Adjusted Operating Margin
Adjusted operating income (loss) is calculated by excluding the impact of certain noteworthy items from the Company's GAAP operating income (loss). The following tables identify these noteworthy items and reconcile adjusted operating income (loss) to GAAP operating income (loss), on a consolidated and reportable segment basis, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The following tables also present adjusted operating margin. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, adjusted operating margin is calculated by dividing the sum of adjusted operating income and identified intangible asset amortization by consolidated or segment adjusted revenue. The Company's adjusted revenue used in the determination of adjusted operating margin is calculated by excluding the impact of certain noteworthy items from the Company's GAAP revenue.
Risk & Insurance ServicesConsultingCorporate/
Eliminations
Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
    
Operating income (loss)$733$462$(87)$1,108
Operating margin21.2 %20.4 %N/A19.5 %
Add (deduct) impact of noteworthy items:
Restructuring (a)221418 54
Changes in fair value of contingent consideration51 6
Acquisition related costs (b)
1512 18
Operating income adjustments421620 78
Adjusted operating income (loss)$775$478$(67)$1,186
Total identified intangible amortization expense$77$13$ $90
Adjusted operating margin24.7 %21.7 %N/A22.4 %
    
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Operating income (loss)$640$424$(68)$996
Operating margin20.0 %19.2 %N/A18.5 %
Add (deduct) impact of noteworthy items:
Restructuring (a)261752
Changes in fair value of contingent consideration4— 4
     Acquisition related costs (b)
5— 5
Other11— 2
Operating income adjustments312363
Adjusted operating income (loss)$671$447$(59)$1,059
Total identified intangible amortization expense$74$11$— $85
Adjusted operating margin23.4 %20.8 %N/A21.3 %
(a)Costs primarily include severance and lease exit charges for activities focused on workforce actions, rationalization of technology and functional resources, and reductions in real estate.
(b)Primarily reflects one-time acquisition related retention costs.

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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)
Risk & Insurance ServicesConsultingCorporate/
Eliminations
Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
    
Operating income (loss)$3,595 $1,304 $(224)$4,675 
Operating margin 30.6 %19.5 %N/A25.4 %
Add (deduct) impact of noteworthy items:
Restructuring (a)73 30 37 140 
Changes in contingent consideration 17 4  21 
Acquisition and disposition related costs (b)
27 31 2 60 
Disposal of businesses (c) (21) (21)
Operating income adjustments117 44 39 200 
Adjusted operating income (loss)$3,712 $1,348 $(185)$4,875 
Total identified intangible amortization expense$233 $36 $ $269 
Adjusted operating margin33.6 %20.7 %N/A28.0 %
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
    
Operating income (loss)$3,192 $1,223 $(236)$4,179 
Operating margin 29.5 %19.1 %N/A24.3 %
Add (deduct) impact of noteworthy items:
Restructuring (a)89 33 48 170 
Changes in contingent consideration 20 — 21 
Acquisition related costs (b)— 32 — 32 
Disposal of businesses (c)— 17 — 17 
JLT legacy legal charges (d)
— (51)— (51)
Other— 
Operating income adjustments110 33 48 191 
Adjusted operating income (loss)$3,302 $1,256 $(188)$4,370 
Total identified intangible amortization expense$221 $36 $— $257 
Adjusted operating margin32.6 %20.1 %N/A26.9 %
(a)Costs primarily include severance and lease exit charges for activities focused on workforce actions, rationalization of technology and functional resources, and reductions in real estate.
(b)Primarily reflects exit costs for the disposition of the Mercer U.K. pension administration and U.S. health and benefits administration businesses and one-time acquisition related retention costs. Amounts in 2023 include integration costs related to the Westpac superannuation fund transaction.
(c)Net gain on sale of the Mercer U.K. pension administration and U.S. health and benefits administration businesses. In 2023, the amount reflects a loss on sale of a small individual financial advisory business in Canada. These amounts are included in revenue in the consolidated statements of income and excluded from non-GAAP revenue and adjusted revenue used in the calculation of adjusted operating margin.
(d)Insurance and indemnity recoveries for a legacy JLT E&O matter relating to suitability of advice provided to individuals for defined benefit pension transfers in the U.K.



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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Adjusted income, net of tax is calculated as the Company's GAAP income from continuing operations, adjusted to reflect the after tax impact of the operating income adjustments in the preceding tables and the additional items listed below. Adjusted EPS is calculated by dividing the Company’s adjusted income, net of tax, by the average number of shares outstanding-diluted for the relevant period. The following tables reconcile adjusted income, net of tax to GAAP income from continuing operations and adjusted EPS to GAAP EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
AmountAdjusted EPSAmountAdjusted EPS
Net income before non-controlling interests, as reported$752 $738 
Less: Non-controlling interest, net of tax5 
Subtotal$747 $1.51 $730 $1.47 
Operating income adjustments$78 $63 
Investments adjustment  
Income tax effect of adjustments (a)(15)(12)
63 0.12 52 0.10 
Adjusted income, net of tax$810 $1.63 $782 $1.57 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
AmountAdjusted EPSAmountAdjusted EPS
Net income before non-controlling interests, as reported$3,316 $3,037 
Less: Non-controlling interest, net of tax44 37 
Subtotal$3,272 $6.59 $3,000 $6.01 
Operating income adjustments$200 $191 
Investments adjustment(2)
Pension settlement adjustment 2 — 
Income tax effect of adjustments (a)(30)(45)
170 0.34 148 0.30 
Adjusted income, net of tax$3,442 $6.93 $3,148 $6.31 
(a)For items with an income tax impact, the tax effect was calculated using an effective tax rate based on the tax jurisdiction for each item.
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
 September 30,
Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 2024202320242023
Consolidated
Compensation and benefits$3,442 $3,287 $10,366 $9,831 
Other operating expenses1,147 1,099 3,350 3,172 
Total expenses$4,589 $4,386 $13,716 $13,003 
Depreciation and amortization expense$90 $95 $276 $270 
Identified intangible amortization expense90 85 269 257 
Total $180 $180 $545 $527 
Risk and Insurance Services
Compensation and benefits (a)$2,095 $1,938 $6,321 $5,834 
Other operating expenses (a)625 612 1,832 1,792 
Total expenses$2,720 $2,550 $8,153 $7,626 
Depreciation and amortization expense$48 $49 $140 $135 
Identified intangible amortization expense77 74 233 221 
Total$125 $123 $373 $356 
 
Consulting
Compensation and benefits (a)$1,309 $1,316 $3,937 $3,887 
Other operating expenses (a) 491 466 1,451 1,299 
Total expenses$1,800 $1,782 $5,388 $5,186 
Depreciation and amortization expense$25 $30 $88 $78 
Identified intangible amortization expense13 11 36 36 
Total$38 $41 $124 $114 
(a)The Company reclassified certain prior period amounts between Compensation and benefits and Other operating expenses for each reporting segment for comparability purposes. The reclassification had no impact on consolidated or reporting segment total expenses.
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Millions)
(Unaudited)
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
ASSETS  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$1,798 $3,358 
Cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity11,923 10,794 
Net receivables7,422 6,418 
Other current assets1,143 1,178 
Total current assets22,286 21,748 
Goodwill and intangible assets20,955 19,861 
Fixed assets, net884 882 
Pension related assets2,384 2,051 
Right of use assets1,487 1,541 
Deferred tax assets242 357 
Other assets1,626 1,590 
TOTAL ASSETS$49,864 $48,030 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt$518 $1,619 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities3,099 3,403 
Accrued compensation and employee benefits2,785 3,346 
Current lease liabilities313 312 
Accrued income taxes565 321 
Dividends payable401 — 
Fiduciary liabilities11,923 10,794 
Total current liabilities19,604 19,795 
Long-term debt12,330 11,844 
Pension, post-retirement and post-employment benefits704 779 
Long-term lease liabilities1,618 1,661 
Liabilities for errors and omissions330 314 
Other liabilities1,396 1,267 
Total equity13,882 12,370 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$49,864 $48,030 

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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Millions) (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
20242023
Operating cash flows:
Net income before non-controlling interests$3,316 $3,037 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization545 527 
Non-cash lease expense206 215 
Share-based compensation expense283 273 
Net gain on investments, disposition of assets and other(87)(7)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accrued compensation and employee benefits(582)(458)
Provision for taxes, net of payments and refunds233 242 
Net receivables(821)(670)
Other changes to assets and liabilities(256)(201)
Contributions to pension and other benefit plans in excess of current year credit(262)(246)
Operating lease liabilities(229)(237)
Net cash provided by operations2,346 2,475 
Financing cash flows:
Purchase of treasury shares(900)(900)
Proceeds from issuance of debt988 2,170 
Repayments of debt(1,613)(12)
Payment of bridge loan commitment fees(23)— 
Net issuance of common stock from treasury shares44 20 
Net distributions of non-controlling interests and deferred/contingent consideration(122)(342)
Dividends paid(1,110)(944)
Change in fiduciary liabilities 916 1,223 
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities(1,820)1,215 
Investing cash flows:
Capital expenditures(240)(296)
Purchases of long term investments and other(17)(28)
Sales of long term investments17 18 
Dispositions 106 (18)
Acquisitions, net of cash and cash held in a fiduciary capacity acquired (1,042)(619)
Net cash used for investing activities(1,176)(943)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity219 (120)
(Decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity(431)2,627 
Cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity at beginning of period14,152 12,102 
Cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity at end of period$13,721 $14,729 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity to the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Balance at September 30,
20242023
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$1,798 $2,901 
Cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity 11,923 11,828 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity$13,721 $14,729 
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Three Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)
Non-GAAP revenue isolates the impact of foreign exchange rate movements and certain transaction-related items from the current period GAAP revenue. The non-GAAP revenue measure is presented on a constant currency basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. The Company isolates the impact of foreign exchange rate movements period over period, by translating the current period foreign currency GAAP revenue into U.S. Dollars based on the difference in the current and corresponding prior period exchange rates. Similarly, certain other items such as acquisitions and dispositions, including transfers among businesses, may impact period over period comparisons of revenue and are consistently excluded from current and prior period GAAP revenues for comparability purposes. Percentage changes, referred to as non-GAAP underlying revenue, are calculated by dividing the period over period change in non-GAAP revenue by the prior period non-GAAP revenue.
The following table provides the reconciliation of GAAP revenue to non-GAAP revenue:
20242023
Three Months Ended September 30,GAAP RevenueCurrency ImpactAcquisitions/
Dispositions/
Other Impact
Non-GAAP RevenueGAAP RevenueAcquisitions/
Dispositions/
Other Impact
Non-GAAP Revenue
Risk and Insurance Services
Marsh $2,934 $11 $(68)$2,877 $2,700 $(1)$2,699 
Guy Carpenter381 1  382 359  359 
Subtotal3,315 12 (68)3,259 3,059 (1)3,058 
Fiduciary interest income138  (1)137 131  131 
Total Risk and Insurance Services3,453 12 (69)3,396 3,190 (1)3,189 
Consulting
Mercer 1,452 5 (23)1,434 1,425 (67)1,358 
Oliver Wyman Group 810 (2)(21)787 781  781 
Total Consulting2,262 3 (44)2,221 2,206 (67)2,139 
Corporate Eliminations(18)  (18)(14) (14)
Total Revenue$5,697 $15 $(113)$5,599 $5,382 $(68)$5,314 
Revenue Details
The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above:
20242023
Three Months Ended September 30,GAAP RevenueCurrency ImpactAcquisitions/
Dispositions/
Other Impact
Non-GAAP RevenueGAAP RevenueAcquisitions/
Dispositions/
Other Impact
Non-GAAP Revenue
Marsh:
EMEA$747 $(5)$(1)$741 $692 $(1)$691 
Asia Pacific342  (15)327 311  311 
Latin America134 14 (2)146 134  134 
Total International1,223 9 (18)1,214 1,137 (1)1,136 
U.S./Canada1,711 2 (50)1,663 1,563 — 1,563 
Total Marsh$2,934 $11 $(68)$2,877 $2,700 $(1)$2,699 
Mercer:
Wealth$625 $(4)$(9)$612 $635 $(46)$589 
Health520 5 (11)514 496 (21)475 
Career307 4 (3)308 294 — 294 
Total Mercer$1,452 $5 $(23)$1,434 $1,425 $(67)$1,358 


Note: Amounts in the tables above are rounded to whole numbers.

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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Nine Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)

The following table provides the reconciliation of GAAP revenue to non-GAAP revenue:
20242023
Nine Months Ended September 30,GAAP RevenueCurrency ImpactAcquisitions/
Dispositions/
Other Impact
Non-GAAP RevenueGAAP RevenueAcquisitions/
Dispositions/
Other Impact
Non-GAAP Revenue
Risk and Insurance Services
Marsh $9,202 $50 $(171)$9,081 $8,482 $(2)$8,480 
Guy Carpenter2,161 5 (3)2,163 2,006 (12)1,994 
Subtotal11,363 55 (174)11,244 10,488 (14)10,474 
Fiduciary interest income385 1 (2)384 330 — 330 
Total Risk and Insurance Services11,748 56 (176)11,628 10,818 (14)10,804 
Consulting
Mercer (a)4,256 30 (77)4,209 4,143 (159)3,984 
Oliver Wyman Group 2,436 (3)(50)2,383 2,266 (1)2,265 
Total Consulting6,692 27 (127)6,592 6,409 (160)6,249 
Corporate Eliminations(49)  (49)(45)— (45)
Total Revenue$18,391 $83 $(303)$18,171 $17,182 $(174)$17,008 
Revenue Details
The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above:
20242023
Nine Months Ended September 30,GAAP RevenueCurrency ImpactAcquisitions/
Dispositions/
Other Impact
Non-GAAP RevenueGAAP RevenueAcquisitions/
Dispositions/
Other Impact
Non-GAAP Revenue
Marsh:
EMEA$2,684 $(10)$(3)$2,671 $2,482 $(2)$2,480 
Asia Pacific1,069 25 (54)1,040 980 — 980 
Latin America396 31 (10)417 386 — 386 
Total International4,149 46 (67)4,128 3,848 (2)3,846 
U.S./Canada5,053 4 (104)4,953 4,634 — 4,634 
Total Marsh$9,202 $50 $(171)$9,081 $8,482 $(2)$8,480 
Mercer:
Wealth (a)$1,909 $2 $(83)$1,828 $1,853 $(94)$1,759 
Health (a)1,605 14 11 1,630 1,559 (65)1,494 
Career742 14 (5)751 731 — 731 
Total Mercer$4,256 $30 $(77)$4,209 $4,143 $(159)$3,984 
(a)Acquisitions, dispositions, and other in 2024 includes a net gain of $21 million from the sale of the U.K. pension administration and U.S. health and benefits administration businesses, that comprised of a $66 million gain in Wealth, offset by a $45 million loss in Health.

 
Note: Amounts in the tables above are rounded to whole numbers.
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Entity Registrant Name Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
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