Revenue and Profitability Growth Continues Across All Operating Companies
Third Quarter GAAP EPS Increases to $.44
Double-Digit Growth in Adjusted Operating Income to $358 million
Double-Digit Increase in Adjusted EPS to $.39
Marsh & McLennan Companies Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results
Marsh & McLennan Companies
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in risk, strategy and human capital, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.
Brian Duperreault, President and CEO, said: “Our Company delivered another strong quarter. Each of our operating companies continued to generate growth in underlying revenue, which, combined with ongoing expense discipline, produced across-the-board improvement in operating margins and profitability.
“Marsh's underlying revenue grew across all geographies, reflecting solid client revenue retention rates and continued new business development. Guy Carpenter's trend of underlying revenue growth continued. In Consulting, both Mercer and Oliver Wyman contributed to the segment's growth in revenue and profitability.
"For the nine months, we produced double-digit growth in operating income, substantial margin improvement, and excellent growth in earnings per share,†concluded Mr. Duperreault.
Consolidated Results
Consolidated revenue in the third quarter of 2012 was $2.8 billion, an increase of 1%, or 3% on an underlying basis from the third quarter of 2011. Underlying revenue measures the change in revenue using consistent currency exchange rates, excluding the impact of items such as acquisitions, dispositions and transfers among businesses. Operating income rose 22% to $378 million. Adjusted operating income, which excludes noteworthy items as presented in the attached supplemental schedules, rose 12% to $358 million in the third quarter.
Income from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2012 was $246 million, or $.43 per share, compared with $133 million, or $.23 per share, in the third quarter of 2011. The prior period includes $72 million of expense, or approximately $.09 per share, related to the early extinguishment of debt. Adjusted earnings per share in the current quarter was $.39, compared with $.24 in the third quarter of 2011. Without the impact of the early extinguishment of debt last year, adjusted earnings per share increased 18%. Net income was $241 million, compared with $130 million in the third quarter of 2011.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, income from continuing operations was $939 million, or $1.66 per share, compared with $738 million, or $1.30 per share, in 2011. Adjusted earnings per share for the nine months was $1.63, compared with $1.30 last year. Excluding expense related to the early extinguishment of debt, adjusted earnings per share increased 17%.
Risk and Insurance Services
Risk and Insurance Services segment revenue in the third quarter of 2012 was $1.5 billion, an increase of 2%, or 4% on an underlying basis. Operating income increased 26% to $234 million, compared with $186 million in last year's third quarter. Adjusted operating income in the third quarter increased 13% to $213 million from $189 million. For the nine months of 2012, segment revenue was $5 billion, an increase of 5% from the prior year period, and 6% on an underlying basis. Operating income increased 14% to $1.1 billion, compared with $925 million in 2011. Adjusted operating income rose 13% to $1 billion, compared with $918 million last year.
Marsh's revenue in the third quarter of 2012 was $1.3 billion, a 4% increase on an underlying basis. International operations reported underlying revenue growth of 6% in the third quarter, reflecting growth of 7% in Asia Pacific, and 5% in both EMEA and Latin America. In the United States/Canada division, underlying revenue grew 3%. Guy Carpenter's third quarter revenue was $249 million, an increase of 1% on an underlying basis, reflecting a moderating pricing environment and increased risk retention by clients.
Consulting
Consulting segment revenue in the third quarter of 2012 was $1.3 billion, an increase of 1%, or 3% on an underlying basis. Operating income increased 20% to $193 million, compared with $161 million in the prior year period. Adjusted operating income rose 15% to $192 million, compared with $168 million. For the nine months of 2012, segment revenue increased 2% to $4 billion, or 4% on an underlying basis. Operating income increased 19% to $524 million, compared with $441 million in 2011. Adjusted operating income rose 17% to $528 million, compared with $453 million last year.
Mercer's revenue in the third quarter of 2012 was $995 million, an increase of 3% on an underlying basis. Investments, with revenue of $129 million, had underlying revenue growth of 10%; Health & Benefits, with revenue of $256 million, rose 7%; Outsourcing, with revenue of $179 million, increased 2%; Talent, Rewards & Communications, with revenue of $179 million, was up 1%; and Retirement, with revenue of $252 million, was unchanged from the third quarter of 2011. Oliver Wyman's revenue of $351 million in the third quarter of 2012 increased 3% on an underlying basis.
Other Items
The Company had an investment loss of $4 million in the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter of 2012, cash and cash equivalents exceeded $2 billion. In the period, the Company repurchased 2.3 million shares of its common stock for $80 million. The Company has $373 million remaining under the share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors.
On Oct. 12, 2012, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its counterparty credit rating on the Company to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', citing material improvement in the Company's business and financial profiles in recent years. At the same time, S&P raised the Company's short-term rating by one notch to 'A-2'.
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss third quarter 2012 results will be held today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the teleconference, please dial +1 888 296 4215. Callers from outside the United States should dial +1 719 325 2197. The access code for both numbers is 2270546. The live audio webcast may be accessed at www.mmc.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the event.
About Marsh & McLennan Companies
MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES (NYSE: MMC) is a global team of professional services companies offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management; Guy Carpenter is a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer is a global leader in human resource consulting and related services; and Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. Marsh & McLennan Companies' over 53,000 colleagues worldwide provide analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100 countries. The Company prides itself on being a responsible corporate citizen and making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. Visit www.mmc.com for more information.
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,†“future,†“intend,†“plan,†“project†and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like “could,†“may,†“might,†“should,†“will†and “would.†For example, we may use forward-looking statements when addressing topics such as: the outcome of contingencies; the expected impact of acquisitions and dispositions; pension obligations; market and industry conditions; the impact of foreign currency exchange rates; our effective tax rates; the impact of competition; changes in our business strategies and methods of generating revenue; the development and performance of our services and products; changes in the composition or level of our revenues; our cost structure, dividend policy, cash flow and liquidity; future actions by regulators; and the impact of changes in accounting rules.
Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements include, among other things:
The factors identified above are not exhaustive. Marsh & McLennan Companies and its subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently. Accordingly, we caution readers not to place undue reliance on the above forward-looking statements, which 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 Marsh & McLennan Companies and its businesses, 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 of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2012 | Â | Â | Â | Â | 2011 | Â | 2012 | Â | Â | Â | 2011 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 2,845 | Â | $ | 2,806 | Â | $ | 8,922 | Â | $ | 8,618 | Â | ||||||||||||
Expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compensation and Benefits | 1,760 | 1,753 | 5,332 | 5,202 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Operating Expenses | 707 | Â | 743 | Â | 2,167 | Â | 2,169 | Â | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Expenses | 2,467 | Â | 2,496 | Â | 7,499 | Â | 7,371 | Â | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Income | 378 | 310 | 1,423 | 1,247 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Income | 6 | 9 | 18 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Expense | (44 | ) | (49 | ) | (135 | ) | (149 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of Early Extinguishment of Debt | — | (72 | ) | — | (72 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment (Loss) Income | (4 | ) | — |  | 20 |  | 13 |  | ||||||||||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 336 | 198 | 1,326 | 1,060 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax Expense | 90 | Â | 65 | Â | 387 | Â | 322 | Â | ||||||||||||||||
Income from Continuing Operations | 246 | 133 | 939 | 738 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | 1 | Â | 2 | Â | (1 | ) | 17 | Â | ||||||||||||||||
Net Income Before Non-Controlling Interests | $ | 247 | $ | 135 | $ | 938 | $ | 755 | ||||||||||||||||
Less: Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | 6 | Â | 5 | Â | 21 | Â | 18 | Â | ||||||||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to the Company | $ | 241 | Â | $ | 130 | Â | $ | 917 | Â | $ | 737 | Â | ||||||||||||
Basic Net Income Per Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- Continuing Operations | $ | 0.44 | Â | $ | 0.24 | Â | $ | 1.68 | Â | $ | 1.32 | Â | ||||||||||||
- Net Income Attributable to the Company | $ | 0.44 | Â | $ | 0.24 | Â | $ | 1.68 | Â | $ | 1.35 | Â | ||||||||||||
Diluted Net Income Per Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- Continuing Operations | $ | 0.43 | Â | $ | 0.23 | Â | $ | 1.66 | Â | $ | 1.30 | Â | ||||||||||||
- Net Income Attributable to the Company | $ | 0.44 | Â | $ | 0.24 | Â | $ | 1.66 | Â | $ | 1.33 | Â | ||||||||||||
Average Number of Shares Outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- Basic | 544 | Â | 540 | Â | 544 | Â | 543 | Â | ||||||||||||||||
- Diluted | 552 | Â | 549 | Â | 552 | Â | 552 | Â | ||||||||||||||||
Shares Outstanding at 9/30 | 544 | Â | 538 | Â | 544 | Â | 538 | Â | ||||||||||||||||
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Supplemental Information - Revenue Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended |
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Three Months Ended |
% Change |
Currency |
 |  |  |
Acquisitions/ |
 |  |  |
Underlying |
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 | 2012 |  | 2011 |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||||||
Risk and Insurance Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marsh |
$ |
1,251 |
$ |
1,210 |
3% |
(3)% |
2% |
4% |
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Guy Carpenter | Â | 249 | Â | 251 |
(1)% |
(1)% |
— |
1% |
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Subtotal |
1,500 |
1,461 |
3% |
(3)% |
2% |
4% |
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Fiduciary Interest Income | Â | 10 | Â | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Risk and Insurance Services | Â |
1,510 |
 | 1,475 |
2% |
(3)% |
2% |
4% |
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Consulting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mercer | 995 | 975 |
2% |
(3)% |
2% |
3% |
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Oliver Wyman Group | Â | 351 | Â | 364 |
(3)% |
(4)% |
(3)% |
3% |
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Total Consulting | Â | 1,346 | Â | 1,339 |
1% |
(3)% |
— |
3% |
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Corporate / Eliminations | Â |
(11) |
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(8) |
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Total Revenue |
$ |
2,845 |
$ |
2,806 |
1% |
(3)% |
1% |
3% |
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Revenue Details |
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The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Components of Revenue Change* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended |
% Change |
Currency |
Acquisitions/ |
Underlying |
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 | 2012 |  | 2011 |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||||||
Marsh: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EMEA |
$ |
376 |
$ |
367 |
2% |
(7)% |
4% |
5% |
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Asia Pacific | 165 | 158 |
5% |
(2)% |
— |
7% |
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Latin America | Â | 81 | Â | 84 |
(4)% |
(9)% |
— |
5% |
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Total International | 622 | 609 |
2% |
(6)% |
3% |
6% |
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U.S. / Canada | Â | 629 | Â | 601 |
5% |
— |
2% |
3% |
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Total Marsh |
$ |
1,251 |
$ |
1,210 |
3% |
(3)% |
2% |
4% |
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Mercer: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement |
$ |
252 |
$ |
261 |
(3)% |
(4)% |
1% |
— | ||||||||||||||||||
Health and Benefits | 256 | 239 |
7% |
(3)% |
3% |
7% |
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Talent, Rewards & Communications | 179 | 173 |
3% |
(3)% |
5% |
1% |
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Outsourcing | 179 | 186 |
(3)% |
(1)% |
(4)% |
2% |
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Investments | Â | 129 | Â | 116 |
11% |
(3)% |
4% |
10% |
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Total Mercer |
$ |
995 |
$ |
975 |
2% |
(3)% |
2% |
3% |
Notes |
Underlying revenue measures the change in revenue using consistent currency exchange rates, excluding the impact of certain items such as: acquisitions, dispositions and transfers among businesses. |
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* Components of revenue change may not add due to rounding. |
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Supplemental Information - Revenue Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
% Change |
Currency |
 |  |  |
Acquisitions/ |
 |  |  |
Underlying |
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 | 2012 |  | 2011 |
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Risk and Insurance Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marsh |
$ |
4,043 |
$ |
3,845 |
5% |
(3)% |
2% |
6% | ||||||||||||||||||
Guy Carpenter | Â | 881 | Â | 848 |
4% |
(1)% |
(1)% |
6% | ||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal | 4,924 | 4,693 |
5% |
(2)% |
2% |
6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fiduciary Interest Income | Â | 31 | Â | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Risk and Insurance Services | Â | 4,955 | Â | 4,729 |
5% |
(2)% |
2% |
6% | ||||||||||||||||||
Consulting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mercer | 2,912 | 2,842 |
2% |
(2)% |
1% |
3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Oliver Wyman Group | Â | 1,088 | Â | 1,077 |
1% |
(3)% |
(2)% |
6% | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Consulting | Â |
4,000 |
 | 3,919 |
2% |
(2)% |
— | 4% | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate / Eliminations | Â |
(33) |
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(30) |
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Total Revenue |
$ |
8,922 |
$ |
8,618 |
4% |
(2)% |
1% |
5% | ||||||||||||||||||
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Revenue Details |
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Nine Months Ended |
% Change |
Currency |
Acquisitions/ |
Underlying |
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 | 2012 |  | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Marsh: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EMEA |
$ |
1,408 |
$ |
1,363 |
3% |
(6)% |
4% |
5% | ||||||||||||||||||
Asia Pacific | 488 | 452 |
8% |
(1)% |
— | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Latin America | Â | 242 | Â | 228 |
6% |
(6)% |
— | 12% | ||||||||||||||||||
Total International | 2,138 | 2,043 |
5% |
(5)% |
3% |
7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. / Canada | Â | 1,905 | Â | 1,802 |
6% |
— |
2% |
4% | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Marsh |
$ |
4,043 |
$ |
3,845 |
5% |
(3)% |
2% |
6% | ||||||||||||||||||
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Mercer: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement |
$ |
797 |
$ |
813 |
(2)% |
(3)% |
1% |
— | ||||||||||||||||||
Health and Benefits | 764 | 717 |
7% |
(2)% |
2% |
7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Talent, Rewards & Communications | 436 | 417 |
5% |
(2)% |
5% |
2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Outsourcing | 534 | 550 |
(3)% |
(1)% |
(4)% |
2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investments | Â | 381 | Â | 345 |
10% |
(2)% |
5% |
8% | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Mercer |
$ |
2,912 |
$ |
2,842 |
2% |
(2)% |
1% |
3 % | ||||||||||||||||||
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Notes |
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Underlying revenue measures the change in revenue using consistent currency exchange rates, excluding the impact of certain items such as: acquisitions, dispositions and transfers among businesses. |
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* Components of revenue change may not add due to rounding. |
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
Three
Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)
The Company presents below certain additional financial measures that are "non-GAAP measures," within the meaning of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These measures are: adjusted operating income (loss); adjusted operating margin; and adjusted income, net of tax. |
The Company presents these non-GAAP measures to provide investors with additional information to analyze the Company's performance from period to period. Management also uses these measures to assess performance for incentive compensation purposes and to allocate resources in managing the Company's businesses. 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 reflect subjective determinations by management, and may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP measures presented by other companies. |
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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 or loss. The following tables identify these noteworthy items and reconcile adjusted operating income (loss) to GAAP operating income or (loss), on a consolidated and segment basis, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. The following tables also present adjusted operating margin, which is calculated by dividing adjusted operating income by consolidated or segment GAAP revenue. |
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Risk & |
 |  |  | Consulting |  |  |  |
Corporate/ |
 |  |  | Total | |||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 234 | $ | 193 | $ |
(49) |
$ | 378 | ||||||||||||
Add (deduct) impact of noteworthy items: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges (a) | 6 | — | 4 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to acquisition related accounts (b) |
(25) |
(1) |
— |
(26) |
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Other |
(2) |
— |
(2) |
(4) |
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Operating income adjustments |
(21) |
(1) |
2 |
(20) |
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Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 213 | $ | 192 | $ |
(47) |
$ | 358 | ||||||||||||
Operating margin |
15.5% |
14.3% |
N/A |
13.3% |
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Adjusted operating margin |
14.1% |
14.3% |
N/A |
12.6% |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 186 | $ | 161 | $ |
(37) |
$ |
310 |
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Add (deduct) impact of noteworthy items: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges (a) | 3 | 7 | 1 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to acquisition related accounts (b) | 3 | — |
— |
3 | ||||||||||||||||
Other |
(3) |
— |
(1) |
(4) |
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Operating income adjustments | 3 | 7 | — | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 189 | $ | 168 | $ |
(37) |
$ | 320 | ||||||||||||
Operating margin |
12.6% |
12.0% |
N/A |
11.0% |
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Adjusted operating margin |
12.8% |
12.5% |
N/A |
11.4% |
(a) Includes severance from restructuring activities and related charges, costs for future rent and other real estate costs, and fees related to recent acquisitions and cost reduction activities. |
(b) Reflects the change from the re-measurement to fair value each quarter of contingent acquisition consideration, net of an $8 million impairment charge of an identifiable intangible asset in 2012. |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
Nine
Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)
The Company presents below certain additional financial measures that are “non-GAAP measures,†within the meaning of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These measures are: adjusted operating income (loss); adjusted operating margin; and adjusted income, net of tax. |
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The Company presents these non-GAAP measures to provide investors with additional information to analyze the Company's performance from period to period. Management also uses these measures to assess performance for incentive compensation purposes and to allocate resources in managing the Company's businesses. 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 reflect subjective determinations by management, and may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP measures presented by other companies. |
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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 or loss. The following tables identify these noteworthy items and reconcile adjusted operating income (loss) to GAAP operating income or (loss), on a consolidated and segment basis, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. The following tables also present adjusted operating margin, which is calculated by dividing adjusted operating income by consolidated or segment GAAP revenue. |
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Risk & |
 |  |  | Consulting |  |  |  |
Corporate/ |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
$ |
1,052 |
 |
$ |
524 |
 |
$ |
(153 |
) |
$ |
1,423 |
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Add (deduct) impact of noteworthy items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges (a) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to acquisition related accounts (b) |
(20 |
) |
(3 |
) |
— |
(23 |
) |
|||||||||||||||||
Other | Â |
(2 |
) |
 | — |  |  |
(5 |
) |
 |
(7 |
) |
||||||||||||
Operating income adjustments | Â |
(16 |
) |
 | 4 |  |  | 3 |  |  |
(9 |
) |
||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) |
$ |
1,036 |
 |
$ |
528 |
 |
$ |
(150 |
) |
$ |
1,414 |
 | ||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating margin | Â |
21.2 |
% |
 |
13.1 |
% |
 | N/A |  |  |
15.9 |
% |
||||||||||||
Adjusted operating margin | Â |
20.9 |
% |
 |
13.2 |
% |
 | N/A |  |  |
15.8 |
% |
||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
$ |
925 |
 |
$ |
441 |
 |
$ |
(119 |
) |
$ |
1,247 |
 | ||||||||||||
Add (deduct) impact of noteworthy items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges (a) | 1 | 12 | 3 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to acquisition related accounts (b) |
(3 |
) |
— | — |
(3 |
) |
||||||||||||||||||
Other | Â |
(5 |
) |
 | — |  |  |
(6 |
) |
 |
(11 |
) |
||||||||||||
Operating income adjustments | Â |
(7 |
) |
 | 12 |  |  |
(3 |
) |
 | 2 |  | ||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) |
$ |
918 |
 |
$ |
453 |
 |
$ |
(122 |
) |
$ |
1,249 |
 | ||||||||||||
Operating margin | Â |
19.6 |
% |
 |
11.3 |
% |
 | N/A |  |  |
14.5 |
% |
||||||||||||
Adjusted operating margin | Â |
19.4 |
% |
 |
11.6 |
% |
 | N/A |  |  |
14.5 |
% |
(a) Includes severance from restructuring activities and related charges, costs for future rent and other real estate costs, and fees related to recent acquisitions and cost reduction activities. |
(b) Reflects the change from the re-measurement to fair value each quarter of contingent acquisition consideration, net of an $8 million impairment charge of an identifiable intangible asset in 2012. |
 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30
(Millions) (Unaudited)
Adjusted income, net of tax |
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 set forth in the preceding table. The related adjusted diluted earnings per share as calculated under the two-class method, reflects reductions for the portion of each item attributable to non-controlling interests and participating securities so that the calculation is based only on the amounts attributable to common shareholders. |
Reconciliation of the Impact of Non-GAAP Measures on diluted earnings per share - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:
 |  |  |  |  |  | Amount |  |  |  | Diluted EPS | ||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ |
246 |
||||||||||||||||
Less: Non-controlling interest, net of tax | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
Amount attributable to participating securities |  | — |  | |||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
$ |
240 |
$ |
0.43 |
||||||||||||||
(Deduct) operating loss adjustments |
$ |
(20 |
) |
|||||||||||||||
Deduct impact of income taxes | Â | Â | Â |
(4 |
) |
|||||||||||||
 |
(24 |
) |
 |
(0.04 |
) |
|||||||||||||
Adjusted income, net of tax |
$ |
216 |
 |
$ |
0.39 |
 | ||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Diluted EPS | |||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 | Â | Â | Â | |||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ |
939 |
||||||||||||||||
Less: Non-controlling interest, net of tax | 21 | |||||||||||||||||
Amount attributable to participating securities | Â | 2 | Â | |||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
$ |
916 |
$ |
1.66 |
||||||||||||||
(Deduct) operating loss adjustments |
$ |
(9 |
) |
|||||||||||||||
Deduct impact of income taxes | Â | Â | Â |
(7 |
) |
|||||||||||||
 |
(16 |
) |
 |
(0.03 |
) |
|||||||||||||
Adjusted income, net of tax |
$ |
900 |
 |
$ |
1.63 |
 | ||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Diluted EPS | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 | Â | Â | Â | |||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ |
133 |
||||||||||||||||
Less: Non-controlling interest, net of tax | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
Amount attributable to participating securities | Â | 1 | Â | |||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
$ |
127 |
$ |
0.23 |
||||||||||||||
Add operating income adjustments |
$ |
10 |
||||||||||||||||
Deduct impact of income taxes | Â | Â | Â |
(3 |
) |
|||||||||||||
 | 7 |  |  | 0.01 |  | |||||||||||||
Adjusted income, net of tax |
$ |
134 |
 |
$ |
0.24 |
 | ||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Diluted EPS | |||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 | Â | Â | Â | |||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ |
738 |
||||||||||||||||
Less: Non-controlling interest, net of tax | 18 | |||||||||||||||||
Amount attributable to participating securities | Â | 5 | Â | |||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
$ |
715 |
$ |
1.30 |
||||||||||||||
Add operating income adjustments |
$ |
2 |
||||||||||||||||
Add impact of income taxes | Â | Â | Â | 1 | Â | |||||||||||||
 | 3 |  |  | — |  | |||||||||||||
Adjusted income, net of tax |
$ |
718 |
 |
$ |
1.30 |
 | ||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||||||||
 |
The results in the table above are not adjusted for debt extinguishment costs of $72 million, which reduced earnings in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 | |||||||||||||||||||
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Information | |||||||||||||||||||
(Millions) (Unaudited) |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||
 |  |  |
Three Months Ended |
 |  |  |
Nine Months Ended |
||||||||||||
2012 | Â | 2011 | 2012 | Â | 2011 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | $ | 87 | $ | 85 | $ | 254 | $ | 250 | |||||||||||
Stock option expense | $ | 3 | $ | 4 | $ | 23 | $ | 16 | |||||||||||
Capital expenditures | $ | 100 | $ | 63 | $ | 249 | $ | 205 |
 | ||||||||||||
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | ||||||||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||||||
(Millions) (Unaudited) |
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 | ||||||||||||
 |  |  |
September 30, |
 |  |  |
December 31, |
|||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,044 | $ | 2,113 | ||||||||
Net receivables | 3,059 | 2,906 | ||||||||||
Other current assets | 548 | Â | 629 | Â | ||||||||
Total current assets | 5,651 | 5,648 | ||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill and intangible assets | 7,113 | 6,963 | ||||||||||
Fixed assets, net | 807 | 804 | ||||||||||
Pension related assets | 225 | 39 | ||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 1,192 | 1,205 | ||||||||||
Other assets | 748 | Â | 795 | Â | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 15,736 | Â | $ | 15,454 | Â | ||||||
 | ||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Short-term debt | $ | 259 | $ | 260 | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 1,742 | 2,016 | ||||||||||
Accrued compensation and employee benefits | 1,225 | 1,400 | ||||||||||
Accrued income taxes | 154 | 63 | ||||||||||
Dividends payable | 126 |  | — |  | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,506 | 3,739 | ||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||
Fiduciary liabilities | 4,044 | 4,082 | ||||||||||
Less - cash and investments held in a fiduciary capacity | (4,044 | ) | (4,082 | ) | ||||||||
— | — | |||||||||||
Long-term debt | 2,660 | 2,668 | ||||||||||
Pension, post-retirement and post-employment benefits | 1,594 | 1,655 | ||||||||||
Liabilities for errors and omissions | 476 | 468 | ||||||||||
Other liabilities | 920 | 984 | ||||||||||
 | ||||||||||||
Total equity | 6,580 | Â | 5,940 | Â | ||||||||
 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 15,736 | Â | $ | 15,454 | Â |
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