SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010

 

 

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

1166 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10036

(212) 345-5000

Commission file number 1-5998

State of Incorporation: Delaware

I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 36-2668272

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated Filerx xAccelerated Filer¨
Non-Accelerated Filer¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller Reporting Company¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of OctoberJuly 31, 2009,2010, there were outstanding 527,513,131542,474,395 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of the registrant.

 

 

 


INFORMATION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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.” For example, we may use forward-looking statements when addressing topics such as: the outcome of contingencies; market and industry conditions, including competitive and pricing trends;conditions; 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 MMC’s revenues; our cost structure and the outcome of cost-saving or restructuring initiatives; the outcome of contingencies; dividend policy; the expected impact of acquisitions and dispositions; pension obligations; 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:

 

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our exposure to potential liabilities arising from errors and omissions claims against us, including claims of professional negligence in providing actuarial services, such as those alleged by the Alaska Retirement Management Board in a pending lawsuit against Mercer that is scheduled for trial in the spring of 2010;

our exposure to potential liabilities arising from errors and omissions claims against us, particularly in the Marsh and Mercer businesses;

 

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the potential impact of an adverse ruling in, or the settlement of, the purported securities class action against MMC, Marsh and certain of their former officers concerning the late 2004 decline in MMC’s share price and the purported ERISA class action pending against MMC and various current and former employees, officers and directors on behalf of participants and beneficiaries of an MMC retirement plan, both of which are currently expected to go to trial in 2010;

the impact of any regional, national or global political, economic, regulatory or market conditions on our results of operations and financial condition;

 

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the impact of current economic and financial market conditions on our results of operations and financial condition;

our ability to make strategic acquisitions and dispositions and to integrate, and realize expected synergies, savings or strategic benefits from the businesses we acquire;

 

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the impact on our consulting segment of pricing trends, utilization rates, the general economic environment and legislative changes affecting client demand;

the potential impact of rating agency actions on our cost of financing and ability to borrow, as well as on our operating costs and competitive position;

 

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the potential impact of legislative, regulatory, accounting and other initiatives which may be taken in response to the current financial crisis;

changes in the funded status of our global defined benefit pension plans and the impact of any increased pension funding resulting from those changes;

 

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our exposure to potential criminal sanctions or civil remedies if we fail to comply with foreign and U.S. laws and regulations that are applicable to our international operations, including import and export requirements, U.S. laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials;

our exposure to potential criminal sanctions or civil remedies if we fail to comply with foreign and U.S. laws and regulations that are applicable to our international operations, including import and export requirements, U.S. laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials;

 

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the potential impact of rating agency actions on our cost of financing and ability to borrow, as well as on our operating costs and competitive position;

the impact on our net income caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

 

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the impact on our net income caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates;

the extent to which we retain existing clients and attract new business, and our ability to incentivize and retain key employees;

 

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changes in the funded status of our global defined benefit pension plans and the impact of any increased pension funding resulting from those changes;

the impact of competition, including with respect to pricing, and the emergence of new competitors;

 

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the extent to which we retain existing clients and attract new business, and our ability to incentivize and retain key employees;

our ability to successfully recover should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem;

 

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the impact of competition, including with respect to pricing, the emergence of new competitors, and the fact that many of Marsh’s competitors are not constrained in their ability to receive contingent commissions;

changes in applicable tax or accounting requirements; and

 

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our ability to successfully obtain payment from our clients of the amounts they owe us for work performed;

potential income statement effects from the application of FASB’s ASC Topic No. 740 (“Income Taxes”) regarding accounting treatment of uncertain tax benefits and valuation allowances and ASC Topic No. 350 (“Intangibles – Goodwill and Other”), including the effect of any subsequent adjustments to the estimates MMC uses in applying these accounting standards.

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our ability to make strategic acquisitions and dispositions and to integrate, and realize expected synergies, savings or strategic benefits from, the businesses we acquire;

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our ability to successfully recover should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem;

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changes in applicable tax or accounting requirements; and

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potential income statement effects from the application of FASB’s ASC Topic No. 740 (“Income Taxes”) regarding accounting treatment of uncertainties in income taxes and ASC Topic No. 350 (“Intangibles – Goodwill and Other”), including the effect of any subsequent adjustments to the estimates MMC uses in applying these accounting standards.

The factors identified above are not exhaustive. MMC and its subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently. Accordingly, MMC cautions readers not to place undue reliance on its forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. MMC 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 MMC and its businesses, including information about factors that could materially affect our results of operations and financial condition, is contained in MMC’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of MMC’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  54

ITEM 1.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  54
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

  5
4
 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  6
5
 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

  7
6
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  8
7
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

  9
8
 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  109

ITEM 2.

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

  3533

ITEM 3.

 

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

  4846

ITEM 4.

 

CONTROLS & PROCEDURES

  49

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

5047

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

48

ITEM 1.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

  5048

ITEM 1A.

 

RISK FACTORS

  5048

ITEM 2.

 

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

  5048

ITEM 3.

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

  5149

ITEM 4.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

51
ITEM 5. 

OTHER INFORMATION

  5149

ITEM 6.5.

 

EXHIBITS

  5149

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Financial Statements.

MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Three Months Ended
June  30,
 Six Months Ended
June  30,
 
(In millions, except per share figures)  2009 2008 2009 2008   2010 2009 2010 2009 

Revenue

  $2,523   $ 2,819   $7,761   $8,876    $2,606   $2,470   $5,241   $4,913  
             

Expense:

          

Compensation and benefits

  1,606   1,805   4,781   5,506     1,614    1,528    3,189    3,020  

Other operating expenses

  701   950   2,146   2,676     1,042    648    1,677    1,282  

Goodwill impairment charge

        315   540  
             

Operating expenses

  2,307   2,755   7,242   8,722     2,656    2,176    4,866    4,302  

Operating income

  216   64   519   154  
             

Operating income (loss)

   (50  294    375    611  

Interest income

  3   10   13   40     3    4    7    10  

Interest expense

  (59 (54 (180 (165   (60  (65  (120  (121

Investment income (loss)

  21   (23 (25 (31   18    (32  26    (47
             

Income (loss) before income taxes

  181   (3 327   (2   (89  201    288    453  

Income tax provision (benefit)

  (40 (20 89   139  

Income tax (credit) expense

   (60  44    43    124  
             

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  221   17   238   (141   (29  157    245    329  

Discontinued operations, net of tax

  4   (22 (21 (4   271    (347  249    (338

Net income (loss)

  225   (5 217   (145

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

  4   3   13   8  
             

Net income (loss) before non-controlling interest

   242    (190  494    (9

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

   6    3    10    8  
             

Net income (loss) attributable to MMC

  $   221   $      (8 $   204   $ (153  $236   $(193 $484   $(17

Basic net income (loss) per share – Continuing operations

  $  0.41   $  0.03   $  0.42   $(0.28
             

Basic net income (loss) per share

     

– Continuing operations

  $(0.06 $0.28   $0.43   $0.60  

– Net income (loss) attributable to MMC

  $  0.41   $ (0.02 $  0.38   $(0.29  $0.43   $(0.36 $0.89   $(0.03

Diluted net income (loss) per share – Continuing operations

  $  0.40   $  0.03   $  0.42   $(0.29
             

Diluted net income (loss) per share

     

– Continuing operations

  $(0.06 $0.28   $0.43   $0.60  

– Net income (loss) attributable to MMC

  $  0.41   $ (0.02 $  0.38   $(0.30  $0.43   $(0.37 $0.88   $(0.03

Weighted average number of shares outstanding – Basic

  524   513   521   514  
             

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

     

– Basic

   541    522    537    519  

– Diluted

  526   516   522   514     545    523    541    519  

Shares outstanding at September 30,

  526   514   526   514  

Dividends declared per share

  $  0.20   $  0.20   $  0.80   $ 0.80  
             

Shares outstanding at June 30,

   542    523    542    523  
             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

(In millions of dollars)  September 30,
2009
 December 31,
2008
   June 30,
2010
 December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $  1,813   $  1,685    $1,475   $1,707  
       

Receivables

      

Commissions and fees

  2,460   2,418     2,524    2,298  

Advanced premiums and claims

  73   86     98    86  

Other

  304   354     699    447  
  2,837   2,858         
   3,321    2,831  

Less-allowance for doubtful accounts and cancellations

  (123 (103   (106  (107
       

Net receivables

  2,714   2,755     3,215    2,724  
       

Current assets of discontinued operations

   193    212  

Other current assets

  349   344     285    288  
       

Total current assets

  4,876   4,784     5,168    4,931  

Goodwill and intangible assets

  7,047   7,163     6,499    6,219  

Fixed assets
(net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1,468 at September 30, 2009 and $1,301 at December 31, 2008)

  964   969  

Fixed assets

   815    850  

(net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1,345 at June 30, 2010 and $1,332 at December 31, 2009)

   

Pension related assets

  459   150     199    94  

Deferred tax assets

  1,126   1,146     1,144    1,242  

Non-current assets of discontinued operations

   977    1,077  

Other assets

  869   994     819    924  
  $15,341   $15,206         
  $15,621   $15,337  
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

(In millions of dollars)  September 30,
2009
 

December 31,

2008

   June 30,
2010
 December 31,
2009
 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   

Current liabilities:

      

Short-term debt

  $     558   $     408    $558   $558  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  1,699   1,688     2,273    1,751  

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

  1,038   1,224     810    1,290  

Accrued income taxes

     66  

Liabilities of discontinued operations

   95    116  

Dividends payable

  106        109    —    
       

Total current liabilities

  3,401   3,386     3,845    3,715  
       

Fiduciary liabilities

  3,881   3,297     4,007    3,559  

Less – cash and investments held in a fiduciary capacity

  (3,881 (3,297   (4,007  (3,559
              

Long-term debt

  3,037   3,194     3,030    3,034  

Retirement and post-employment benefits

  1,176   1,217  

Pension, postretirement and postemployment benefits

   1,136    1,182  

Liabilities for errors and omissions

  530   512     488    518  

Other liabilities

  1,158   1,137     1,079    1,025  
       

Commitments and contingencies

      

Equity:

   
       

Stockholders’ Equity:

   

Preferred stock, $1 par value, authorized 6,000,000 shares, none issued

          —      —    

Common stock, $1 par value, authorized 1,600,000,000 shares, issued 560,641,640 shares at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

  561   561  

Common stock, $1 par value, authorized 1,600,000,000 shares, issued 560,641,640 shares at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

   561    561  

Additional paid-in capital

  1,181   1,245     1,149    1,211  

Retained earnings

  7,013   7,237     7,187    7,033  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (1,836 (2,098   (2,406  (2,171

Non-controlling interests

  35   38     43    35  
  6,954   6,983         

Less – treasury shares, at cost, 35,125,850 shares at September 30, 2009 and 46,375,622 shares at December 31, 2008

  (915 (1,223

Total equity

  6,039   5,760  
  $15,341   $15,206     6,534    6,669  

Less – treasury shares, at cost, 19,123,733 shares at June 30, 2010 and 30,967,116 shares at December 31, 2009

   (491  (806
       

Total stockholders’ equity

   6,043    5,863  
       
  $15,621   $15,337  
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

(In millions of dollars)

  2009 2008 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

(In millions of dollars)

  2010 2009 

Operating cash flows:

      

Net income (loss)

  $217   $(145

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operations:

   

Net income before non-controlling interests

  $494   $(9

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used for operations:

   

Goodwill impairment charge

   315    540     —      315  

Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets and capitalized software

   229    249     154    151  

Amortization of intangible assets

   48    53     36    32  

Provision for deferred income taxes

   25    56     22    16  

Loss on investments

   30    37  

(Gain) loss on investments

   (25  50  

Loss on disposition of assets

   46    21     30    39  

Stock option expense

   8    28     11    4  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Net receivables

   46    (19   (425  (98

Other current assets

   (8  (9   (7  —    

Other assets

   (253  (67   (93  (227

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   1    (177   463    15  

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

   (186  (184   (480  (404

Accrued income taxes

   (96  (66   (38  (70

Other liabilities

   63    78     44    40  

Effect of exchange rate changes

   (80  (92   86    (90

Net cash provided by operations

   405    303  
       

Net cash provided by (used for) operations

   272    (236
       

Financing cash flows:

      

Proceeds from issuance of debt

   398         —      398  

Repayments of debt

   (406  (258   (4  (404

Purchase of non-controlling interests

   (24       (15  (24

Purchase of treasury shares

   (32  (38

Shares withheld for taxes on vested units

   (43  (21

Issuance of common stock

   28    55     18    20  

Dividends paid

   (322  (308   (221  (207
       

Net cash used for financing activities

   (358  (549   (265  (238
       

Investing cash flows:

      

Capital expenditures

   (209  (334   (143  (143

Net sales of long-term investments

   17    33     57    8  

Proceeds from sales related to fixed assets

   7    11  

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets

   8    4  

Dispositions

   75    56     119    70  

Acquisitions

   (7  (114   (198  (6

Other, net

   3    (2   4    7  
       

Net cash used for investing activities

   (114  (350   (153  (60
       

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   195    (76   (121  140  

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   128    (672
       

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   (267  (394

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   1,685    2,133     1,777    1,685  
       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $1,813   $1,461     1,510    1,291  

Cash and cash equivalents – reported as discontinued operations

   35    66  
       

Cash and cash equivalents – continuing operations

  $1,475   $1,225  
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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MARSH & McLENNANMCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

(In millions, except per share figures)

  2009 2008 

Common Stock

   

Balance, beginning and end of period

  $561   $561  

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

(In millions, except per share figures)

  2010 2009 

COMMON STOCK

   

Balance, beginning and end of year

  $561   $561  
       

Additional Paid-In Capital

   

ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL

   

Balance, beginning of year

  $1,245   $1,242    $1,211   $1,245  

Change in accrued stock compensation costs

   11    (37   (33  9  

Issuance of shares under stock compensation plans and employee stock purchase plans and related tax benefits

   2    (9

Issuance of shares under stock compensation plans and employee stock purchase plans and related tax deficiency

   (14  1  

Purchase of subsidiary shares from non-controlling interests

   (38       —      (38

Issuance of shares for acquisitions

   (39       (15  (35
       

Balance, end of period

  $1,181   $1,196    $1,149   $1,182  
       

Retained Earnings

   

RETAINED EARNINGS

   

Balance, beginning of year

  $7,237   $7,732    $7,033   $7,237  

Net income (loss) attributable to MMC (a)

   204    (153

Net income attributable to MMC (a)

   484    (17

Dividend equivalents paid

   (10  (10   (8  (8

Dividends declared – (per share amounts: $.80)

   (418  (412

Dividends declared – (per share amounts: $0.60 in 2010 and 2009)

   (322  (312
       

Balance, end of period

  $7,013   $7,157    $7,187   $6,900  
       

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

   

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

   

Balance, beginning of year

  $(2,098 $(351  $(2,171 $(2,098

Foreign currency translation adjustments (b)

   393    (245   (360  304  

Unrealized investment holding gains, net of reclassification adjustments (c)

       3  

Net changes under ASC Topic No. 960, net of tax (d)

   (131  (169

Unrealized investment holding losses, net of reclassification adjustments (c)

   (10  (1

Net changes under benefit plans, net of tax (d)

   135    (129
       

Balance, end of period

  $(1,836 $(762  $(2,406 $(1,924
       

Treasury Shares

   

TREASURY SHARES

   

Balance, beginning of year

  $(1,223 $(1,362  $(806 $(1,223

Issuance of shares under stock compensation plans and employee stock purchase plans

   127    126     123    88  

Issuance of shares for acquisitions

   181         192    143  
       

Balance, end of period

  $(915 $(1,236  $(491 $(992
       

Non-Controlling Interests

   

NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

   

Balance, beginning of year

  $38   $33    $35   $38  

Net Income attributable to non-controlling interests (e)

   13    8  

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of discontinued operations (e)

   10    8  

Purchase of subsidiary shares from non-controlling interests

   (9       —      (7

Other changes

   (7  (3   (2  (6
       

Balance, end of period

  $35   $38    $43   $33  

Total Equity

  $6,039   $6,954  

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) (a+b+c+d+e)

  $479   $(556
       
   
       

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $6,043   $5,760  
       

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (a+b+c+d+e)

  $259   $165  
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.Nature of Operations

(Unaudited)

1.Nature of Operations

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (“MMC”), a global professional services firm, is organized based on the different services that it offers. Under this organizational structure, MMC’s three business segments are: Risk and Insurance Services; Consulting; and Risk Consulting & Technology. As discussed below on August 3, 2010, MMC completed the sale of Kroll to Altegrity, Inc. (“Altegrity”).

The Risk and Insurance Services segment provides risk management and insurance broking, reinsurance broking and insurance program management services for businesses, public entities, insurance companies, associations, professional services organizations, and private clients. MMC conducts business in this segment through Marsh and Guy Carpenter.

In September 2009,the first quarter of 2010, Marsh acquired International Advisory Services,Haake Companies, Inc., one of the largest insurance broking firms in the Midwest and Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc., one of the largest insurance broking firms in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. On April 1, 2010, Marsh completed the acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers Ltd., an international provider of risk intermediary and risk advisory services. On April 30, 2010, Marsh completed the acquisition of the Bostonian Group Insurance Agency, Inc. and Bostonian Solutions, Inc. (collectively the “Bostonian Group”), one of the largest independent manager of captives and third-partyregional insurance companiesbrokerages in Bermuda. New England.

In April 2009, Guy Carpenter completed the acquisition of John B. Collins Associates, Inc., previously the fifth-largest reinsurance intermediary in the U.S. and seventh-largest in the world. The acquisition of Collins further strengthens Guy Carpenter’s capabilities in medical professional liability, agriculture, Florida property, Program, and regional specialty lines of business. Also, inIn October 2009, Guy Carpenter completed the acquisition of London-based specialty reinsurance broker Rattner Mackenzie Limited from HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. In September 2009, Marsh acquired International Advisory Services Ltd., the largest independent manager of captives and third-party insurance companies in Bermuda. In December 2009, Marsh acquired the NIA Group, LLC, one of the largest, independent insurance agencies in the Northeast and the 34th largest agency in the U.S.

The Consulting segment provides advice and services to the managements of organizations in the area of human resource consulting, comprising retirement and investments, health and benefits, outsourcing and talent; and strategy and risk management consulting, comprising management, economic and brand consulting. MMC conducts business in this segment through Mercer and Oliver Wyman Group.

The Risk Consulting & Technology segment provides various risk consulting and related risk mitigation services to corporate, government, institutional and individual clients, including consulting services and security services; and technology-enabled services. MMC conducts business in this segment through Kroll. During the second quarter of 2009, Kroll sold Kroll Government Services (“KGS”), which has been classified as a discontinued operation. In the fourth quarter of 2008, the principal operations within the corporate advisory and restructuring business were divested. Additionally, two small residual businesses were exited in the first quarter of 2009. Based on2010, Kroll completed the terms and conditionssale of Kroll Laboratory Specialists (“KLS”). On August 3, 2010, MMC completed the divestitures,sale of Kroll to Altegrity for cash consideration of $1.13 billion. MMC determined it has “continuing involvement”will record the disposal of Kroll in the divested businesses, as that term is used in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5e. Therefore, classificationthird quarter of the corporate advisory2010. The account balances and restructuring businessesactivities of Kroll and KLS were segregated and reported as discontinued operations is not appropriate and their financial results in the currentaccompanying consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2010 and priorDecember 31, 2009 and the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three-month and six-month periods areended June 30, 2010 and 2009. The after-tax loss on the disposal of KLS is included in operating income.discontinued operations in 2010.

2.Principles of Consolidation and Other Matters

2.Principles of Consolidation and Other Matters

The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by MMC pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations for interim filings, although MMC believes that the information and disclosures presented are adequate to make such information and disclosure not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in MMC’s Annual Report

on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20082009 (the “2008“2009 10-K”) and the amended financial information filed in MMC’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 28, 2009..

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The financial information contained herein reflects all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of MMC’s results of operations for the three and nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 2008. Management has evaluated subsequent events through November 5, 2009,2009.

MMC reported a net income tax benefit of $60 million in continuing operations in the datesecond quarter of 2010 on a pretax loss of $89 million, an effective tax rate of 67.4%. The high tax benefit rate primarily reflects the financial statements were issued.

Effective January 1, 2009,combination of the Company adopted retrospectively the new standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) affecting the calculation of earnings per share, Financial Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic No. 260 (“Earnings per Share”) and the presentation of non-controlling interests (previously referred to as minority interests), ASC Topic No. 160 (“Non-controlling Interests”), which are described more fully in Notes 4 and 18tax benefit related to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Also, see Note 5Alaska settlement, determined at U.S. tax rates, with respectother pretax income that is subject to lower average effective tax rates applicable worldwide. Excluding the impact of the Alaska settlement, the effective tax rate for the quarter was 32.3%. The 14.9% effective tax rate for the first six months of 2010 also primarily reflects the benefit associated with the Alaska settlement. Excluding the effect of the settlement, the effective tax rate for the first six months was 29.5%. The increase in effective tax rates compared to 2009, excluding the Alaska settlement, primarily reflects a correctionchange in our Statementsthe worldwide mix of Cash Flows.earnings.

MMC’s 21.9% effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2009 primarily reflects a favorable adjustment from reducing the forecasted, full-year effective tax rate compared with the estimate as of the first quarter. The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2009 was 27.4%.

The caption “Investment income (loss)” in the consolidated statements of income comprises realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments recognized in current earnings. It includes, when applicable, other than temporary declines in the value of available for sale securities and the change in value of MMC’s holdings in certain private equity funds. MMC’s investments may include direct investments in insurance or consulting companies and investments in private equity funds. Equity method gains (losses) of $22$18 million and losses of $19$(33) million are included in this line for the three month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 2009in 2010 and 2008,2009, respectively. Equity method lossesgains (losses) of $29$17 million and $31$(51) million are included in this line for the ninesix month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 2008, respectively. During2009.

MMC has an investment in Trident II limited partnership, a private equity investment fund. At June 30, 2010, MMC’s investment in Trident II was approximately $151 million, reflected in the third quarterother assets in consolidated balance sheet. MMC’s maximum exposure to loss is equal to its investment plus any calls on its remaining capital commitment of 2009, MMC recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge$81 million. Since this fund is closed to new investments, none of $4 million, relatedthe remaining capital commitment is expected to a long-term investment that is carried on the cost basis.be called.

The balance inCompany reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax benefits declinedpositions taken or expected to $219 million at the end of the third quarter of 2009 compared with $293 million at the end of 2008. This decline reflects the net impact of expiring statutes of limitations, settlements, and changes in estimates with respect to uncertain tax benefits of prior years, as well as accruals for uncertain tax benefits arising in 2009. The net adjustments with respect to benefits of prior years reduced income tax expense of continuing operationsbe taken in the third quarter of 2009 by $95 million, including the impact of interest and related tax benefits. Of the balance of uncertain tax benefits remaining at the end of the third quarter of 2009, $145 million would reduce the effective tax rate if realized. The liability for interest at the end of the third quarter 2009 was $37 million.return. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease between zero and $16approximately $80 million within the next 12twelve months due to settlement of audits and expiration of statutes of limitation. The 27% effective tax rate of the first nine months of 2009 reflects a nondeductible, $315 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge in the second quarter, largely offset by the benefit from reducing unrecognized tax benefits discussed above.

3.Fiduciary Assets and Liabilities

3.Fiduciary Assets and Liabilities

In its capacity as an insurance broker or agent, MMC collects premiums from insureds and, after deducting its commissions, remits the premiums to the respective insurance underwriters. MMC also collects claims or refunds from underwriters on behalf of insureds. Unremitted insurance premiums and claims proceeds are held by MMC in a fiduciary capacity. Risk and Insurance Services revenue includes interest on fiduciary funds of $42$22 million and $114$28 million for the nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively. The Consulting segment recorded fiduciary interest income of $3$2 million and $8 million for each of the comparable periods in 20092010 and 2008, respectively.2009. Since fiduciary assets are not available for corporate use, they are shown in the consolidated balance sheets as an offset to fiduciary liabilities.

Fiduciary assets include approximately $675$371 million and $577 million of fixed income securities classified as available for sale.sale at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Unrealized gains or losses from available for sale securities are recorded in other comprehensive income until the securities are disposed of, or mature. Unrealized gains, net of tax, at SeptemberJune 30, 2010 were $8 million and $12 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, were $15 million.respectively.

Net uncollected premiums and claims and the related payables amounted to $9.5$10.3 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and $8.6$9.9 billion at December 31, 2008.2009. MMC is not a principal to the contracts under which the right to receive premiums or the right to receive reimbursement of insured losses arises. Net uncollected premiums and claims and the related payables are, therefore, not assets and liabilities of MMC and are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Mercer had approximately $.4 billion of fiduciary assets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

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In certain instances, MMC advances premiums, refunds or claims to insurance underwriters or insureds prior to collection. These advances are made from corporate funds and are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as receivables.

4.Per Share Data

4.Per Share Data

Effective January 1, 2009, MMC adopted the guidance in ASC Topic No. 260 – 10 – 45 (“Earnings Per Share”) which applies tofor the calculation of earnings per share (“EPS”) for share-based payment awards with rights to dividends or dividend equivalents. The guidance indicates that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and should be included in the computation of basic and dilutive EPS using the two-class method. The adoption of this new guidance did not have an impact on the fiscal year 2008 for EPS from continuing operations, discontinued operations and net income because the treasury stock method was more dilutive. The impact of the adoption was a decrease in EPS of $.01, $.07, and $.08 for the fiscal year 2007, for EPS from continuing operations, discontinued operations, and net income, respectively, and a decrease in EPS of $.02, $.01, and $.03 for the fiscal year 2006, for EPS from continuing operations, discontinued operations and net income, respectively.

Basic net income per share attributable to MMC and income from continuing operations per share are calculated by dividing the respective after-tax income attributable to common shares by the weighted average number of outstanding shares of MMC’s common stock.

Diluted net income per share attributable to MMC and income from continuing operations per share are calculated by dividing the respective after-tax income attributable to common shares by the weighted average number of outstanding shares of MMC’s common stock, which have been adjusted for the dilutive effect of potentially issuable common shares (excluding those that are considered participating securities). The diluted earnings per share calculation reflects the more dilutive effect of either (a) the two-class method that assumes that the participating securities have not been exercised or (b) the treasury stock method. Reconciliation of the applicable income components used for diluted earnings per share and basic weighted average common shares outstanding to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding is presented below. Prior period information has been adjusted to conform with the current year presentation in accordance with the retrospective adoption requirements of ASC Topic No. 260 – 10 – 45.

 

Basic EPS Calculation

Continuing Operations

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Three Months Ended
June  30,
  Six Months Ended
June  30,
(In millions, except per share figures)  2009  2008  2009  2008   2010 2009  2010  2009

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $221  $17  $238  $(141  $(29 $157  $245  $329

Less: Non-controlling interests

  4  3  13  8     6    3   10   8
            

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to MMC

  $217  $14  $225  $(149   (35  154   235   321

Less: Portion attributable to participating securities

  4  1  5  (6   (1  5   4   10
            

Income (loss) attributable to common shares for basic earnings per share

  $213  $13  $220  $(143  $(34 $149  $231  $311
            

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  524  513  521  514     541    522   537   519
            

Basic EPS Calculation

Net Income

  Three Months Ended
June  30,
  Six Months Ended
June  30,
 

(In millions, except per share figures)

  2010  2009  2010  2009 

Net income (loss) attributable to MMC

  $236  $(193 $484  $(17

Less: Portion attributable to participating securities

   3   (4  8   —    
                 

Net income (loss) attributable to common shares for basic earnings per share

  $233  $(189 $476  $(17
                 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

   541   522    537   519  
                 

Basic EPS Calculation

Net Income

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(In millions, except per share figures)  2009  2008  2009  2008 

Net income (loss) attributable to MMC

  $   221  $      (8 $   204  $  (153

Less: Portion attributable to participating securities

  4     5  (6

Net income (loss) attributable to common shares for basic earnings per share

  $   217  $      (8 $   199  $  (147

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  524  513   521  514  
       

Diluted EPS Calculation

Continuing Operations

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(In millions, except per share figures)  2009  2008  2009  2008 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $   221  $     17   $   238  $  (141

Less: Non-controlling interests

  4  3   13  8  

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to MMC

  $   217  $     14   $   225  $  (149

Less: Portion attributable to participating securities(1)

  4  1   5    

Income (loss) attributable to common shares for diluted earnings per share

  $   213  $     13   $   220  $  (149

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  524  513   521  514  

Dilutive effect of potentially issuable common shares

  2  3   1    

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

  526  516   522  514  

Average stock price used to calculate common stock equivalents

  $21.99  $30.45   $20.82  $27.84  
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Diluted EPS Calculation

Continuing Operations

  Three Months Ended
June  30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,

(In millions, except per share figures)

  2010  2009  2010  2009

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(29 $157  $245  $329

Less: Non-controlling interests

   6    3   10   8
                

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to MMC

   (35  154   235   321

Less: Portion attributable to participating securities(1)

   —      5   4   10
                

Income (loss) attributable to common shares for diluted earnings per share

  $(35 $149  $231  $311
                

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

   541    522   537   519

Dilutive effect of potentially issuable common shares

   —      1   4   —  
                

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

   541    523   541   519
                

Average stock price used to calculate common stock equivalents

  $23.16   $20.12  $23.00  $20.23
                

 

(1)

For the ninethree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2008,2010 earnings per share was more dilutive under the treasury stock method. Therefore, no amounts are allocated to participating securities in this period.

 

Diluted EPS Calculation

Net Income

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Three Months Ended
June  30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In millions, except per share figures)  2009  2008 2009  2008   2010  2009 2010  2009 

Net income (loss) attributable to MMC

  $   221  $      (8 $   204  $  (153  $236  $(193 $484  $(17

Less: Portion attributable to participating securities(2)

  4     5       3   —      8   —    
             

Net income (loss) attributable to common shares for diluted earnings per share

  $   217  $      (8 $   199  $  (153  $233  $(193 $476  $(17
             

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  524  513   521  514     541   522    537   519  

Dilutive effect of potentially issuable common shares

  2     1       4   —      4   —    
             

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

  526  513   522  514     545   522    541   519  
             

Average stock price used to calculate common stock equivalents

  $21.99  $30.45   $20.82  $27.84    $23.16  $20.12   $23.00  $20.23  
             

 

(2)

For the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2008,2009, earnings per share was more dilutive under the treasury stock method. Therefore, no amounts are allocated to participating securities in these periods.

There were 46.945.6 million and 52.547.4 million stock options outstanding as of SeptemberJune 30, 2010 and 2009, and 2008, respectively. There were 10 million and 7 million common stock equivalents for

5.Supplemental Disclosures to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008, respectively, that would have increased weighted average common shares outstanding; however, they have not been included in the calculation since their impact would be anti-dilutive.Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

5.Supplemental Disclosures to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

The following schedule provides additional information concerning acquisitions, interest and income taxes paid for the nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 2008.2009.

 

(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008 

Assets acquired, excluding cash acquired

  $239   $237  

Liabilities assumed

   (13  (78

Shares issued (6.8 million shares)

   (142    

Issuance of debt and other liabilities

   (77  (45

Net cash outflow for acquisitions

  $7   $114  
           
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008 

Interest paid

  $192   $194  

Income taxes paid

  $148   $191  

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009 

Assets acquired, excluding cash

  $532   $194  

Liabilities assumed

   (115  (10

Shares issued (7.4 million and 5.4 million shares in 2010 and 2009, respectively)

   (178  (108

Contingent purchase consideration

   (55  —    

Deferred purchase consideration

   14    (70
         

Net cash outflow for acquisitions

  $198   $6  
         

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(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009

Interest paid

  $113  $107

Income taxes paid

  $34  $56
        

MMC had non-cash issuances of common stock under its share-based payment plan of $122$132 million and $103$82 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively.

The consolidated statements of cash flowsflow statements include the cash flow impact by each cash flow category for Kroll, which is reflected as a discontinued operation. The cash flow impact of discontinued operations in eachfrom the operating, financing and investing cash flow category. Discontinued operations provided cash from operations of $20 million and $15 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Discontinued operations had no impact on cash flows from investing or financing activities for 2009 and 2008. categories is as follows:

For the Six Months Ended June 30

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009 

Net cash (used for) provided by operations

  $(22 $45  

Net cash provided by investing activities

  $(13 $(26
         

The cash flow information for discontinued operationsabove excludes the cash flow impacts of the actual disposal transaction related to discontinued operations because MMC believes the disposal transaction to be cash flows attributable to the parent company, arising from its decision to dispose of the discontinued operation. CashMMC’s cash flow reflects the cash provided by investing activities include $75of $110 million from the disposal of KLS in 2010 and $70 million from the sale of Kroll Government Services (“KGS”) and Background Screening in 2009, and $56 million2009. These amounts have been excluded from the disposal of Mediservice and Crucible in 2008.

In the first quarter of 2009, MMC changed the presentation in its statements of cash flows for the issuance of certain equity shares related to employee stock compensation plans. Previously, such issuances were shown in the statements of cash flows as a reduction of cash from operating activities and a source of cash from financing activities. In 2009, MMC determined that these issuances should be presented as non-cash items and that the presentation in the prior periods was not correct. The presentation in the statement of cash flows for 2008 has been corrected to conform with the current presentation, resulting in an increase in cash provided by operations and an increase in cash used for financing activities of $103 million. With respect to the periods previously reported, but not contained herein, the corresponding correction in the statements of cash flows results in an increase in cash generated from operations (or a decrease in cash used by operations in periods where there is a net cash use) and an increase in cash used for financing activities compared with the information presented previously as follows: year ended December 31, 2008- $103 million; year ended December 31, 2007- $82 million; and year ended December 31, 2006- $59 million.

in the above chart.

6.Comprehensive Income (Loss)
6.Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of comprehensive income (loss) for the nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 20082009 are as follows:

 

(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  $393   $(245

Unrealized investment holding losses, net of income taxes

       3  

Adjustments related to pension/retiree plans

   (131  (169

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   262    (411

Net income (loss)

   217    (145

Comprehensive income (loss)

   479    (556

Less: Comprehensive (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

   (13  (8

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MMC

  $466   $(564

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009 

Foreign currency translation adjustments net of income tax (credit) expense ($(62) for 2010 and $16 for 2009, respectively)

  $(360 $304  

Unrealized investment holding losses net of income tax (credit) expense ($(3) for 2010 and $0 for 2009, respectively)

   (10  (1

Gains (losses) related to pension/retiree plans net of income tax (credit) expense ($51 for 2010 and $(54) for 2009, respectively)

   135    (129
         

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   (235  174  

Net income (loss) before non-controlling interests

   494    (9
         

Comprehensive income before non-controlling interests

   259    165  

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

   (10  (8
         

Comprehensive income attributable to MMC

  $249   $157  
         

7.Acquisitions

In 2010, MMC has made four acquisitions in its Risk and Insurance Services segment, two of which were made in the second quarter of 2010.

On April 1, 2010, Marsh completed the acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers Ltd. This transaction deepens Marsh’s presence in the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore, China and the Middle East. As part of the acquisition agreement, Marsh also entered into a strategic partnership with HSBC Bank that gives MMC preferred access to provide insurance broking and risk management services to HSBC and their corporate and private clients. On April 30, 2010, Marsh & McLennan Agency acquired the Bostonian Group, one of the largest regional

 

7.Acquisitions

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insurance brokerages in New England. This transaction increases Marsh’s middle market presence. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, MMCfirst quarter of 2010, Marsh acquired Haake Companies, Inc., one of the largest independent insurance broking firms in the Midwest, and Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc., one of the largest insurance broking firms in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions in the U.S. These acquisitions were made three acquisitions for totalto expand Marsh’s share in the middle-market through Marsh & McLennan Agency.

Total purchase consideration for the four acquisitions made during 2010 was $472 million which consisted of $240 million. The allocationcash paid of purchase consideration resulted in acquired goodwill and other intangible assets amounting to $155$239 million, the issuance of 7.4 million shares with a fair value of $178 million, and $64 million, respectively. MMC also paid $3 millionestimated contingent consideration of $55 million. Contingent consideration in 2009 relatedarrangements are primarily based on EBITDA and revenue targets over two to earn-out provisions in prior acquisitions.four years. The fair value of the contingent consideration was based on earnings projections of the acquired entities. Estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are subject to adjustment when purchase accounting is finalized.

In 2010, MMC also paid $14 million of deferred purchase consideration and $2 million of contingent purchase consideration related to acquisitions made in prior years.

The following table presents the preliminary allocation of the acquisition costs for the companies acquired by MMC during 2010 to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their fair values, including contingent consideration from prior acquisitions (amounts in millions):

Cash

  $241

MMC common shares

   178

Contingent consideration

   55
    

Total Consideration

  $474
    

Allocation of purchase price:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

  $57

Accounts receivable, net

   81

Property, plant, and equipment

   5

Other assets

   20

Intangible assets

   138

Goodwill

   288
    

Total assets acquired

   589

Current liabilities

   75

Other liabilities

   40
    

Total liabilities assumed

   115
    

Net assets acquired

  $474
    

In the first quarter of 2010, MMC paid deferred purchase consideration of $15 million related to the purchase in 2009 of the minority interest of a previously controlled entity.

Prior Year Acquisitions

During the six months ended June 30, 2009, MMC made one acquisition in its Risk and Insurance Services segment for total purchase consideration of $195 million. The allocation of purchase consideration resulted in acquired goodwill and other intangible assets, amounting to $127 million and $52 million, respectively. MMC also paid $3 million of contingent consideration in 2009 related to prior acquisitions.

In the first quarter of 2009, MMCMMC’s Risk & Insurance Services segment acquired the remaining minority interest of a previously majority owned entity for total purchase consideration of $47

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million. MMC accounted for this acquisition under ASC Topic No. 810 (“Consolidation – Non-controlling Interests”), which is discussed further in Note 18. ThisThe accounting guidance requires that changes in a parent’s ownership interest while retaining financial controlling interest in a subsidiary be accounted for as an equity transaction. Stepping up the acquired assets to fair value or the recording of goodwill is notno longer permitted. Therefore, MMC recorded a decrease to additional paid in capital in the first quarter of 2009 of $38 million related to this transaction.

Pro-Forma Information

The aforementioned acquisitions relatefollowing unaudited pro-forma financial data gives effect to the Risk & Insurance Services segment.acquisitions made by MMC during 2010, as if they occurred on January 1, 2009. The pro-forma information adjusts for the effects of amortization of acquired intangibles. The pro-forma information also reflects the classification of Kroll’s operating results to discontinued operations for all periods presented. The unaudited pro-forma financial data is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have been achieved if such acquisitions had occurred on the dates indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of future consolidated results.

 

8.Discontinued Operations
   Six Months Ended
June 30
  Year Ended
December 31

(In millions, except per share data)

  2010  2009  2009

Revenue

  $5,320  $5,163  $10,280
            

Income from continuing operations

  $247  $352  $560
            

Net income attributable to MMC

  $371  $6  $256
            

Basic net income per share:

      

– Continuing operations

  $0.43  $0.63  $1.00

– Net income attributable to MMC

  $0.67  $0.01  $0.47

Diluted net income per share:

      

– Continuing operations

  $0.43  $0.63  $0.99

– Net income attributable to MMC

  $0.67  $0.01  $0.47
            

The pro-forma information provided above excludes the results of ORC Worldwide which was acquired on July 30, 2010.

Acquisitions Subsequent to the Balance Sheet Date

On July 1, 2010, Mercer completed the acquisition of Innovative Process Administration (“IPA”), a provider of health benefits record keeping and employee enrollment technology to enhance its outsourcing platform.

On July 30, 2010, Mercer completed the acquisition of ORC Worldwide, a human resource knowledge provider, to become an unparalleled provider of global human resource intelligence and to further strengthen related international consulting, conference and educational related international consulting, conference and educational services. MMC paid approximately $45 million for these two acquisitions.

8.Dispositions

On August 3, 2010, MMC completed its sale of Kroll to Altegrity for cash proceeds of $1.13 billion. The account balances and activities of Kroll were segregated and reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 and the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. MMC will record the disposal of Kroll in the third quarter of 2010.

MMC’s tax basis in its investment in the stock of Kroll exceeds the recorded amount primarily as a result of prior impairments of goodwill recognized for financial reporting, but not tax. Prior to the second quarter of 2010, a tax benefit was not recorded for this temporary difference because it was not apparent in the foreseeable future that it would reverse in a transaction that would result in a tax benefit. Since Kroll met the criteria for classification as a discontinued operation in the second quarter of 2010, MMC determined that it had the ability to carry back the capital loss realized against prior realized capital gains. Therefore, a $265 million deferred tax benefit was recorded in discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2010 to establish a deferred tax asset.

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In the first quarter of 2010, Kroll completed the sale of KLS. The after-tax loss on this disposal is included in discontinued operations in 2010. The operating results of KLS have been reclassified into discontinued operations.

In the second quarter of 2009, Kroll completed the sale of Kroll Government Services (“KGS”). The after-tax loss on the disposaloperating results of KGS and its financial results for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008 are included in discontinued operations.

Discontinued operations in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 and 20082009 also includes the accretion of interest related to an indemnity for uncertain tax positions provided as part of the purchase ofby Great West Lifeco Inc. of Putnam Investments Trust from MMC in August 2007. Discontinued operations for the nine months of 2008 includes the gain on the sale of a claims administration operation in Brazil (“Mediservice”). The operating results of Mediservice were immaterial to MMC’s results, therefore, its operating results for 2008 were not reclassified to discontinued operations.

Summarized Statements of Income data for discontinued operations is as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008  2009  2008 

Revenue

  $—   $ 19   $ 32   $ 49  

Income before provision for income tax

  $—   $   6   $ 11   $ 10  

Provision for income tax

  1   1   4   2  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  (1 5   7   8  

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations

  13   (4 4   28  

Provision for income tax

  8   23   32   40  

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

  5   (27 (28 (12

Discontinued operations, net of tax

  $  4   $(22 $(21 $  (4

The balance sheet data for KGS has not been reclassified and is included in MMC’s consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008 in the following categories:

(In millions of dollars)    

Assets of discontinued operations:

  

Current assets

  $18

Fixed assets, net

   2

Goodwill and intangible assets

   62

Total assets of discontinued operations

  $82

Liabilities of discontinued operations:

  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $7

Total liabilities of discontinued operations

  $7
    Three Months Ended
June  30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009  2010  2009 

Revenue

  $163   $173   $325   $359  
                 

Income before taxes (a)

  $17   $(309 $32   $(296

Income tax expense

   —      7    15    8  
                 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   17    (316  17    (304
                 

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations (b)

   (8  (10  7    (10

Income tax (credit) expense (c)

   (262  21    (225  24  
                 

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

   254    (31  232    (34
                 

Discontinued operations, net of tax

  $271   $(347 $249   $(338
                 

Discontinued operations, net of tax per share

     

– Basic

  $0.49   $(0.64 $0.46   $(0.63

– Diluted

  $0.49   $(0.65 $0.45   $(0.63
                 

 

9.(a)

GoodwillIncludes goodwill impairment charge of $315 million for the three and Other Intangiblessix month periods in 2009.

(b)

Includes costs incurred through June 30, 2010 related to the sale of Kroll and in 2009 a loss on the sale of KGS.

(c)

Represents primarily the recognition of estimated deferred tax assets associated with the sale of Kroll in the three and six month periods in 2010. The six months of 2010 also includes a tax provision of $36 million on the sale of KLS.

The assets and liabilities of Kroll are classified as current assets, non-current assets and current liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009. The assets of Kroll primarily consist of goodwill, other identified intangible assets, commissions and fees receivable and fixed assets.

9.Goodwill and Other Intangibles

MMC is required to assess goodwill and any indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. MMC performs the annual impairment test for each of its reporting units during the third quarter of each year. Fair values of the reporting units are estimated using a market approach or a discounted cash flow model. This fair value determination was categorized as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Carrying values for the reporting units are based on balances at the prior quarter end and include directly identified assets and liabilities as well as an allocation of those assets and liabilities not recorded at the reporting unit level. MMC completed its 2009 annual review in the third quarter of 2009 and concluded goodwill was not impaired.

As previously reported, in the second quarter of 2009, Kroll completed the sale of KGS, its U.S. government security clearance screening business. As a result of the sale, MMC allocated goodwill between KGS (the portion of the reporting unit sold) and Kroll (the portion of the

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reporting unit retained), based on the relative fair value of the two units.portions. In addition, as required under GAAP, MMC evaluated the portion of the reporting unit retained for potential impairment. Fair value was estimated using a market approach, based on management’s latest projections and outlook for the businesses in the current environment. This fair value determination was categorized as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. On the basis of the step one impairment test, MMC concluded that goodwill in the reporting unit was impaired. Due to the timing of the trigger eventimpaired and subsequent completion of the step one test, MMC was unable to fully completecompleted the required step two portion of the impairment assessment prior to

the issuance of its second quarter 2009 financial statements.assessment. A step two impairment test, which under ASC Topic No. 350 (“Intangibles – Goodwill and Other”) is required to be completed after an impairment is indicated in a step one test, requires a complete re-valuation of all assets and liabilities of the reporting units in the same manner as a business combination. Based on a preliminary estimate of the step two assessment, MMC recorded a non-cash charge of $315 million to write down Kroll’s goodwill to its estimated fair value. This charge is included in discontinued operations, which also includes the second quarteroperating results of 2009 which represented management’s best estimate of the goodwill impairment at June 30, 2009. MMC finalized the second step of the goodwill assessment during the third quarter of 2009 and determined that no adjustment to the charge was required.

In March 2008, MMC announced a management reorganization within the Risk Consulting & Technology segment, whereby two separate units were formed, each reporting directly to MMC’s chief executive officer. These units are: (i) Kroll, which includes litigation support and data recovery, background screening, and risk mitigation and response; and (ii) Corporate Advisory and Restructuring. As a result of the management reorganization, MMC conducted an interim goodwill assessment for the new reporting units within the Risk Consulting & Technology segment in the first quarter of 2008. Fair value was estimated using a market approach, based on management’s latest projections and outlook for the businesses in the current environment at that time. In particular, events impacting the mortgage markets negatively impacted Kroll Factual Data, and the environment for Corporate Advisory and Restructuring was difficult. On the basis of the step one impairment test, MMC concluded that goodwill in the segment was impaired, and recorded a non-cash charge of $425 million in the first quarter of 2008 to reflect the estimated amount of the impairment. Due to the timing of the trigger event and subsequent completion of the step one test, MMC was unable to complete the required step two portion of the impairment assessment prior to the issuance of its first quarter 2008 financial statements. MMC recorded an additional non-cash impairment charge of $115 million in the second quarter of 2008.Kroll.

Other intangible assets that are not deemed to have an indefinite life are amortized over their estimated lives and reviewed for impairment upon the occurrence of certain triggering events in accordance with applicable accounting literature.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:

 

(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008 

Goodwill recorded

  $7,365   $7,388  

Accumulated impairment losses

   (540    

Balance as of January 1,

   6,825    7,388  

Goodwill acquired

   158    118  

Goodwill impairment

   (315  (540

Disposals

   (62  (22

Other adjustments(a)

   97    25  

Balance as of September 30,

   

Goodwill

   7,018    7,509  

Impairment losses (Nine months)

   (315  (540
   $6,703   $6,969  

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009 

Goodwill recorded

  $7,636   $7,365  

Accumulated impairment losses related to discontinued operations

   (855  (540
         

Balance as of January 1, as reported

  $6,781   $6,825  

Goodwill acquired

   288    130  

Goodwill impairment related to discontinued operation

   —      (315

Reclassed to discontinued operations

   (791  (845

Other adjustments(a)

   (121  56  
         

Balance at June 30

  $6,157   $5,851  
         

 

(a)

Primarily foreign exchange and purchase accounting adjustments and transfers.exchange.

The chart above reflects the elimination of goodwill and accumulated goodwill impairment charges in the risk consulting and technology segments, resulting from disposal of Kroll. Goodwill related to Kroll of approximately $.7 billion and $.8 billion at June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, is now included in non-current assets of discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill allocable to each of MMC’s reportable segments is as follows: Risk & Insurance Services, $3.9 billion;$4.2 billion and Consulting, $2.0 billion; and Risk Consulting & Technology, $0.8 billion.

Amortized intangible assets consist of the cost of client lists, client relationships and trade names acquired. The gross cost and accumulated amortization is as follows:

 

  September 30, 2009  December 31, 2008  June 30, 2010  December 31, 2009
(In millions of dollars)  

Gross

Cost

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Net

Carrying

Amount

  

Gross

Cost

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Net

Carrying

Amount

  Gross
Cost
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
  Gross
Cost
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount

Amortized intangibles

  $692  $348  $344  $681  $343  $338  $525  $183  $342  $395  $166  $229
                  

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Aggregate amortization expense for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2010 and 2009 and 2008 was $48$22 million and $53$15 million, respectively, and the estimated future aggregate amortization expense is as follows:

 

For the Years Ending December 31,

(In millions of dollars)

  Estimated Expense  Estimated Expense

2009 (including amounts incurred through September 30)

  $  63

2010

  60

2010 (excludes amortization through June 30, 2010)

  $21

2011

  55   42

2012

  51   40

2013

  43   35

2014

   28

Subsequent years

  120   176
  $392   
  $342
   

10.Fair Value Measurements

10.Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Hierarchy

MMC has categorized its assets and liabilities that are valued at fair value on a recurring basis into a three-level fair value hierarchy as defined by the FASB in ASC Topic No. 820 (“Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1) and lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). In some cases, the inputs used to measure fair value might fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Assets and liabilities recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value are categorized based on the inputs in the valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1. Assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market (examples include active exchange-traded equity securities, most U.S. Government and agency securities, money market mutual funds and certain other sovereign government obligations).

Level 2. Assets and liabilities whose values are based on the following:

 

Level 1.Assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market (examples include active exchange-traded equity securities, listed derivatives, most U.S. Government and agency securities, money market mutual funds and certain other sovereign government obligations).
Level 2.Assets and liabilities whose values are based on the following:
 a)Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets (for example, restricted stock);markets;

 b)Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets (examples include corporate and municipal bonds, which trade infrequently);

 c)Pricing models whose inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability (examples include most over-the-counter derivatives, including interest rate and currency swaps); and

 d)Pricing models whose inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full asset or liability (for example, certain mortgage loans).
Level 3.Assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices, or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability (examples include private equity investments, certain commercial mortgage whole loans, and long-dated or complex derivatives including certain foreign exchange options and long-dated options on gas and power).

Level 3. Assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices, or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

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These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability (examples include private equity investments, certain commercial mortgage whole loans, and long-dated or complex derivatives including certain foreign exchange options and long-dated options on gas and power).

Valuation Techniques

Equity Securities & Mutual Funds

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the sale price on their principal exchange, or official closing bid price for certain markets. If no sales are reported, the security is valued at its last reported bid price.

Other Sovereign Government Obligations, Municipal Bonds and Corporate Bonds

The investments listed in the caption above are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service approved by the trustees or dealers selected by Putnam Investment Management LLC (“Putnam Management”), manager of the Putnam mutual funds, a wholly owned subsidiary of Putnam LLC. Such services or dealers determine valuations for normal institutional-size trading units of such securities using methods based on market transactions for comparable securities and various relationships, generally recognized by institutional traders, between securities.

The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and December 31, 2008.2009.

 

(In millions of dollars)

  Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total
  

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

  

Inputs

(Level 2)

  

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

  

Total

  6/30/10  12/31/09  6/30/10  12/31/09  6/30/10  12/31/09  6/30/10  12/31/09
(In millions of dollars)  9/30/09  12/31/08  9/30/09  12/31/08  9/30/09  12/31/08  9/30/09  12/31/08

Assets:

                                

Financial instruments owned:

                                

Exchange traded equity securities(a)

  $  11  $  11  $  —  $  —  $ —  $ —  $  11  $     11  $1  $10  $—    $—    $—    $—    $1  $10

Mutual funds(a)

  137  126          137  126   127   141   —     —     —     —     127   141

Medium term bond funds and fixed income securities(a)

      9  8      9  8   —     —     —     6   —     —     —     6

Money market funds(b)

  429  689          429  689   225   448   —     —     —     —     225   448
                        

Total assets measured at fair value

  $577  $826  $    9  $    8  $ —  $ —  $586  $   834  $353  $599  $—    $6  $—    $—    $353  $605
                        

Fiduciary Assets:

                                

State and local obligations (including non U.S. locales)

  $  —  $  —  $184  $234  $ —  $ —  $184  $   234  $—    $—    $99  $161  $—    $—    $99  $161

Other sovereign government obligations and supranational agencies

      418  531      418  531   —     —     244   370   —     —     244   370

Corporate and other debt

      73  122      73  122   —     —     31   46   —     —     31   46

Money market funds

  319  141          319  141   338   235   —     —     —     —     338   235
                        

Total fiduciary assets measured at fair value

  $319  $141  $675  $887  $ —  $ —  $994  $1,028  $338  $235  $374  $577  $—    $—    $712  $812
                        

 

(a)

Included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

(b)

Included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets.

Additional Fair Value Information regarding non-recurringThere were no assets that transferred between Level 1 and liabilities:

MMC recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $315 million in the second quarter of 2009. Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements discusses fair value measurements related to goodwill impairment, which was categorized as a Level 3 fair value measurement.2 between December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2010.

 

11.Retirement Benefits

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11.Retirement Benefits

MMC maintains qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans for its U.S. and non-U.S. eligible employees. MMC’s policy for funding its tax qualified defined benefit retirement plans is to contribute amounts at least sufficient to meet the funding requirements set forth by U.S. law and the laws of the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which MMC offers defined benefit plans.

The target asset allocation for the U.S. Plan iswas changed recently from 65% equities and 35% fixed income to 55% equities and 45% fixed income. Implementation of the new target asset allocation is underway. At the end of the thirdsecond quarter of 2009,2010, the actual allocation for the U.S. Plan was 67%64% equities and 33%36% fixed income. The target asset allocation for the U.K. Plan, which comprises approximately 79%83% of non-U.S. Plan assets, is 58% equities and 42% fixed income. At the end of the thirdsecond quarter of 2009,2010, the actual allocation of assets for the U.K. Plan was 57%55% equities and 43%45% fixed income.

The components of the net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit and other postretirement plans are as follows:

 

Combined U.S. and significant non-U.S. Plans

Combined U.S. and significant non-U.S. Plans

 

Combined U.S. and significant non-U.S. Plans

 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,  Pension
Benefits
 Postretirement
Benefits
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,  Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits 

(In millions of dollars)

  2009 2008 2009 2008   2010 2009 2010 2009 

Service cost

  $   48   $   52   $   1   $   1    $48   $45   $2   $2  

Interest cost

  141   152   4   5     141    138    4    4  

Expected return on plan assets

  (204 (214         (200  (194  —      —    

Amortization of prior service credit

  (12 (13 (3 (3   (5  (13  (4  (4

Recognized actuarial loss

  18   15           37    17    —      1  

Net periodic benefit (credit) cost

  $    (9 $    (8 $   2   $   3  
              

Combined U.S. and significant non-U.S. Plans

            
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  Pension
Benefits
 Postretirement
Benefits
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009 2008 2009 2008 

Service cost

  $ 139   $ 160   $   4   $   4  

Interest cost

  409   451   12   13  

Expected return on plan assets

�� (585 (648      

Amortization of prior service credit

  (37 (41 (10 (10

Recognized actuarial loss

  52   52   1   1  

Net periodic benefit (credit) cost

  $  (22 $  (26 $   7   $   8  
 

U.S. Plans only

            
For the Three Months Ended September 30,  Pension
Benefits
 Postretirement
Benefits
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009 2008 2009 2008 

Service cost

  $   19   $   18   $   1   $   1  

Interest cost

  54   53   3   3  

Expected return on plan assets

  (73 (72      

Amortization of prior service credit

  (12 (13 (3 (3

Recognized actuarial loss

  13   5        

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $     1   $    (9 $   1   $   1    $21   $(7 $2   $3  
              

U.S. Plans only

            
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  Pension
Benefits
 Postretirement
Benefits
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009 2008 2009 2008 

Service cost

  $   57   $   55   $   3   $   3  

Interest cost

  164   158   9   9  

Expected return on plan assets

  (219 (217      

Amortization of prior service credit

  (36 (40 (10 (10

Recognized actuarial loss

  39   16   1     

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $     5   $  (28 $   3   $   2  

Combined U.S. and significant non-U.S. Plans

 

 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,  Pension Benefits  Postretirement Benefits 

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009  2010  2009 

Service cost

  $98   $91   $3   $3  

Interest cost

   286    268    7    8  

Expected return on plan assets

   (404  (381  —      —    

Amortization of prior service credit

   (10  (25  (7  (7

Recognized actuarial loss

   72    34    —      1  
                 

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $42   $(13 $3   $5  
                 

Significant non-U.S. Plans only

 

                 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,  Pension
Benefits
  Postretirement
Benefits
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008  2009  2008 

Service cost

  $   29   $   34   $ —   $ —  

Interest cost

  87   99   1   2  

Expected return on plan assets

  (131 (142      

Amortization of prior service cost

             

Recognized actuarial loss

  5   10        

Net periodic benefit (credit) cost

  $  (10 $     1   $  1   $  2  
     

Significant non-U.S. Plans only

 

                 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  Pension
Benefits
  Postretirement
Benefits
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008  2009  2008 

Service cost

  $   82   $ 105   $  1   $  1  

Interest cost

  245   293   3   4  

Expected return on plan assets

  (366 (431      

Amortization of prior service cost

  (1 (1      

Recognized actuarial loss

  13   36      1  

Net periodic benefit (credit) cost

  $  (27 $     2   $  4   $  6  

 

The weighted average actuarial assumptions utilized to calculate the net periodic benefit costs for the U.S. and significant non-U.S. defined benefit plans are as follows:

 

   

Combined U.S. and significant non-U.S. Plans

 

                 
    Pension
Benefits
  Postretirement
Benefits
 
    2009  2008  2009  2008 

Weighted average assumptions:

     

Expected return on plan assets

  8.2 8.2      

Discount rate

  6.5 6.1 6.7 6.5

Rate of compensation increase

  3.7 3.8      
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12.Debt


U.S. Plans only

 

  

For the Three Months Ended June 30,  Pension Benefits  Postretirement Benefits 

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009  2010  2009 

Service cost

  $19   $18   $1   $1  

Interest cost

   57    56    3    3  

Expected return on plan assets

   (74  (73  —      —    

Amortization of prior service credit

   (5  (12  (4  (4

Recognized actuarial loss

   19    13    —      1  
                 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $16   $2   $—     $1  
                 

U.S. Plans only

 

  

For the Six Months Ended June 30,  Pension Benefits  Postretirement Benefits 

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009  2010  2009 

Service cost

  $38   $38   $2   $2  

Interest cost

   113    110    5    6  

Expected return on plan assets

   (147  (146  —      —    

Amortization of prior service credit

   (9  (24  (7  (7

Recognized actuarial loss

   36    26    —      1  
                 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $31   $4   $—     $2  
                 

Significant non-U.S. Plans only

 

  
For the Three Months Ended June 30,  Pension Benefits  Postretirement Benefits

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009  2010  2009

Service cost

  $29   $27   $1  $1

Interest cost

   84    82    1   1

Expected return on plan assets

   (126  (121  —     —  

Amortization of prior service cost

   —      (1  —     —  

Recognized actuarial loss

   18    4    —     —  
                

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $5   $(9 $2  $2
                

Significant non-U.S. Plans only

 

  
For the Six Months Ended June 30,  Pension Benefits  Postretirement Benefits

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009  2010  2009

Service cost

  $60   $53   $1  $1

Interest cost

   173    158    2   2

Expected return on plan assets

   (257  (235  —     —  

Amortization of prior service cost

   (1  (1  —     —  

Recognized actuarial loss

   36    8    —     —  
                

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $11   $(17 $3  $3
                

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The weighted average actuarial assumptions utilized to calculate the net periodic benefit costs for the U.S. and significant non-U.S. defined benefit plans are as follows:

Combined U.S. and significant non-U.S. Plans 
   Pension Benefits  Postretirement Benefits 
   2010  2009  2010  2009 

Weighted average assumptions:

     

Expected return on plan assets

  8.1 8.2 —     —    

Discount rate

  6.0 6.5 6.3 6.7

Rate of compensation increase

  4.2 3.7 —     —    
             

MMC made $121 million of contributions to its U.S. non-qualified and non-U.S. pension plans through the second quarter of 2010 and expects to contribute approximately $150 million for the remainder of 2010 for these plans.

12.Debt

MMC’s outstanding debt is as follows:

 

(In millions of dollars)  

September 30,

2009

  

December 31,

2008

Short-term:

    

Current portion of long-term debt

  $   558  $   408

Long-term:

    

Senior notes – 7.125% due 2009

  $      —  $   400

Senior notes – 6.25% due 2012 (5.1% effective interest rate)

  256  257

Senior notes – 4.850% due 2013

  250  249

Senior notes – 5.875% due 2033

  296  296

Senior notes – 5.375% due 2014

  648  648

Senior notes – 5.15% due 2010

  549  549

Senior notes – 5.75% due 2015

  747  747

Senior notes – 9.25% due 2019

  397  

Mortgage – 5.70% due 2035

  449  454

Other

  3  2
   $3,595  $3,602

Less current portion

  558  408
   $3,037  $3,194

During the second quarter of 2009, MMC’s 7.125% ten-year $400 million senior notes matured. MMC used cash on hand as well as the proceeds from the issuance of 9.25% ten-year $400 million senior notes in the first quarter to manage liquidity, including the funding of the maturing notes. There were no commercial paper borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2009.

    

June 30,

  

December 31,

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009

Short-term:

    

Current portion of long-term debt

  $558  $558
        

Long-term:

    

Senior notes – 6.25% due 2012 (5.1% effective interest rate)

  $254  $255

Senior notes – 4.850% due 2013

   250   249

Senior notes – 5.875% due 2033

   296   296

Senior notes – 5.375% due 2014

   648   648

Senior notes – 5.15% due 2010

   550   549

Senior notes – 5.75% due 2015

   747   747

Senior notes – 9.25% due 2019

   397   398

Mortgage – 5.70% due 2035

   443   447

Other

   3   3
        
   3,588   3,592

Less current portion

   558   558
        
  $3,030  $3,034
        

On October 23, 2009, MMC and certain of its foreign subsidiaries entered into a new $1.0 billion multi-currency three-year unsecured revolving credit facility, which replaced the $1.2 billion facility discussed below, which was in effect as of September 30, 2009.below. The interest rate on this facility varies based upon MMC’s credit ratings and MMC’s credit default swap levels subject to floors and caps. The facility requires MMC to maintain certain coverage and leverage ratios which are tested quarterly. There were no borrowings outstanding under this facility at June 30, 2010.

MMC and certain of its foreign subsidiaries previously maintained a $1.2 billion multi-currency five-year revolving credit facility. The facility was previously due to expire in December 2010.2010 and was in effect until October 2009. There were no borrowings outstanding under this facility at September 30, 2009.the time it was terminated.

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13.Restructuring Costs


13.Restructuring Costs

Actions Initiated in 20092010

InFor the third quarterfirst six months of 2009,2010, MMC implemented restructuring activities resultingactions which resulted in chargescosts totaling $54$41 million, primarily related to severance and benefits. Approximately $25 million of these costs related benefits andto cost reduction activities for recent acquisitions. These costs for future rent and other real estate costswere incurred as follows: Marsh – $26- $22 million, Guy Carpenter - $15 million, Mercer – $26 million, Kroll – $1- $2 million and Corporate – $1MMC - $2 million. These activities resulted in the elimination of approximately 200150 positions at Marsh, 200 positions at Mercer, 5 positions at Kroll and 10 positions at Corporate.

For the first nine months of 2009, MMC implemented restructuring actions which resulted in costs totaling $146 million, primarily related to severance and benefits and costs for future rent and other real estate costs. These costs were incurred as follows: Marsh – $97 million, Guy Carpenter – $7 million, Mercer – $34 million, Kroll – $7 million and Corporate – $1 million. These activities resulted in the elimination of approximately 1,100 positions at Marsh, 7570 positions at Guy Carpenter, 43040 positions at Mercer 210and 50 positions at Kroll and 25 positions at Corporate.MMC.

Actions Initiated Prior to 20092010

Prior to 2009,2010, MMC implemented several restructuring and cost-saving initiatives related to firm-wide infrastructure, organization structure and operating company business processes. These initiatives resulted in staff reductions and consolidations of facilities. MMC incurred restructuring costs of $16 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 in connection with actions initiated in prior years, primarily due to severance and related benefits and adjustments to the estimated future rent and real estate costs related to previously vacated space in MMC’s New York headquarters building. space.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2009,2010, the remaining liability for theseall restructuring initiatives described above was $242approximately $211 million, primarily related to future severance and benefit payments ($49 million) and future lease agreements.agreements ($133 million). MMC made $89 million of payments during the six months of 2010 related to its restructuring plans.

The expenses associated with the above initiatives are included in Compensation and benefits and Other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income. The liabilities associated with these initiatives are classified on the consolidated balance sheets as Accounts payable, Other liabilities, or Accrued compensation, depending on the nature of the items.

14.Financial Instruments

14.Financial Instruments

The estimated fair value of MMC’s significant financial instruments is provided below. Certain estimates and judgments were required to develop the fair value amounts. The fair value amounts shown below are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that MMC would realize upon disposition, nor do they indicate MMC’s intent or need to dispose of the financial instrument.

 

    

September 30,

2009

  

December 31,

2008

(In millions of dollars)  

Carrying

Amount

  

Fair

Value

  

Carrying

Amount

  

Fair

Value

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,813  $1,813  $1,685  $1,685

Long-term investments

  $   147  $   138  $   137  $   137

Short-term debt

  $   558  $   570  $   408  $   407

Long-term debt

  $3,037  $3,196  $3,194  $2,959

   June 30, 2010  December 31, 2009

(In millions of dollars)

  Carrying
Amount
  Fair
Value
  Carrying
Amount
  Fair
Value

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,475  $1,475  $1,707  $1,707

Long-term investments

  $74  $69  $109  $102

Short-term debt

  $558  $558  $558  $572

Long-term debt

  $3,030  $3,166  $3,034  $3,174
                

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The estimated fair value of MMC’s cash and cash equivalents approximates their carrying value.

Long-term Investments: Long-term investments include available for sale securities recorded at quoted market prices, certain investments carried at cost and unrealized gains related to available for sale investments in insurance fiduciary funds as discussed below.

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MMC also has certain additional long-term investments, for which there are no readily available market prices, amounting to $84$38 million and $88$53 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 2008,December 31, 2009, respectively, which are carried on a cost basis. These investments are included in Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. MMC monitors these investments for impairment and makes appropriate reductions in carrying values when necessary.

MMC had available for sale securities with an aggregate fair value of $42$24 million and $69$38 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 2008,December 31, 2009, respectively, which are carried at market value under ASC Topic No. 320. GrossMMC had gross unrealized gains (pre-tax) on these securities of $8 million and $15 million included in accumulated other comprehensive income on these securities was $16 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and $13 million at December 31, 2008. The2009, respectively. MMC recorded the following provides activitynet unrealized gains and (losses) related to its available for sale securities:securities for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008  2009  2008  Three Months Ended
June  30,
  Six Months Ended
June  30,
 

Net unrealized gains (pre-tax)

  $4      $(2)      $5      $(8)    
  2010  2009  2010  2009 

Unrealized gains (pre-tax)

  $1  $3  $1  $3  

Unrealized losses (pre-tax)

  $ —    $ —    $—    $(2
             

These amounts have been excluded from earnings and reported, net of deferred income taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of stockholders’ equity.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, MMC also recorded unrealized losses of $1 million and $3 million, respectively, related to thehas a portion of insurance fiduciary funds described in Note 1,3 that are invested in high quality debt securities and classified as available for sale. Gross unrealized gains (pre-tax) on these securities that are included in other assets and accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets was $11 million and $17 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. MMC had no gross unrealized gains on these securities for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, MMC recorded gross unrealized losses (pre-tax) of $6 million and $2 million, respectively, related to these investments. These amounts have been excluded from earnings and reported, net of deferred income taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of stockholders’ equity. Gross unrealized gains on these securities that are included in accumulated other comprehensive income were $21 million and $24 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Proceeds and realized gains from the sale of available for sale investments were as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008  2009  2008  Three Months Ended
June  30,
  Six Months Ended
June  30,
  2010  2009  2010  2009

Proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities

  $3      $—      $9      $—      $ —    $4  $14  $6

Realized gains on available for sale securities

  $2      $—      $2      $—    
            

The cost of securities sold is determined using the average cost method for equity securities.

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MMC also holds investments in certain private equity fund partnerships which are accounted for using the equity method and other investments that are held at cost. MMC recorded the following gains (losses) related to these investments:

 

    Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008  2009  2008 

Equity method gains (losses)

  $22   $(19 $(29 $(31

Cost method gains (losses)

  1   2   6   6  

Other-than-temporary impairments

  (4 (6 (4 (6
   $19   $(23 $(27 $(31

In the third quarter of 2009, MMC identified certain cost basis investments whose estimated market value was less than the cost carried on the balance sheet. The market value was based on quotes obtained from external investment valuation professionals based on valuation techniques consistent with industry practice. Although MMC does not intend to sell these securities, it has recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $4 million in the third quarter of 2009 on a debt security, which reflects the estimated portion of the carrying value MMC may not recover during the holding period. The gains and losses described above are included in investment income (loss) in the consolidated statements of income.

(In millions of dollars)

  Three Months Ended
June  30,
  Six Months Ended
June  30,
 
   2010  2009  2010  2009 

Equity method gains (losses)

  $18  $(33 $17  $(51

Gains on cost method investments

   —     1    1   4  
                 

Gains (losses) from equity and cost method investments

   18   (32  18   (47

Realized gains on available for sale securities

   —     —      8   —    
                 

Investment income (loss)

  $18  $(32 $26  $(47
                 

Short-term and Long-term Debt: The fair value of MMC’s short-term debt, which consists primarily of term debt maturing within the next year, approximates its carrying value. The estimated fair value of MMC’s long-term debt is based on discounted future cash flows using current interest rates available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

15.Common Stock

15.Common Stock

MMC did not purchase any treasury shares in 2010 or 2009.

16.Claims, Lawsuits and Other Contingencies

Governmental Inquiries and Claims

In AugustDecember 2007, MMC entered intothe Alaska Retirement Management Board filed a civil lawsuit against Mercer (US) Inc. in Alaska state court. Plaintiff, represented by the Alaska Law Department (through the Alaska Attorney General) and the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, filed an $800 million accelerated share repurchase agreement with a financial institution counterparty. Under the termsamended complaint in May 2009. The amended complaint alleged professional negligence and malpractice, breach of contract, breach of the agreement, MMC paidimplied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, negligent misrepresentation, unfair trade practices and fraud and misrepresentation related to actuarial services that Mercer provided to the full $800 million purchase priceAlaska Division of Retirement and took delivery fromBenefits relating to two State pension and benefit plans, the counterparty of an initial tranche of 21,320,530 shares of MMC common stock. This number of shares was the quotient of the $800 million purchase price divided by a contractual “cap” price of $37.5225 per share. Based on the market price of MMC’s common stock over the subsequent settlement period, in March 2008 the counterparty delivered to MMC an additional 10,751,100 shares for no additional paymentAlaska Public Employees Retirement System and the transaction was concluded. MMC thus repurchased a totalAlaska Teachers Retirement System. The amended complaint sought damages of 32,071,630 shares at an average price per share“at least $2.8 billion” plus treble damages related to MMCthe unfair trade practices claim, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, costs and interest. The parties resolved this matter in June 2010. Mercer has agreed to pay $500 million, of $24.9442.which $100 million will be covered by insurance. The repurchased shares were reflected as an increase to treasury shares (a decrease in shares outstanding) on the respective delivery dates. This transaction was effected under a $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization granted by MMC’s Boardcost of Directors in August 2007. MMC remains authorized to repurchase additional shares of its common stock up to a value of $700 million. There is no time limit on this authorization.

16.Claims, Lawsuits and Other Contingencies

Brokerage Compensation Practices Settlement and Related Matters

In January 2005, MMC and its subsidiary Marsh Inc. entered into an agreement with the New York State Attorney General (“NYAG”)settlement and the New York State Insurance Department to settle a civil complaint filedrelated insurance receivable have been reflected in New York State court by NYAG inMMC’s consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

In October 2004 (the “NYAG Lawsuit”) and a related citation issued by the Insurance Department. Among other things, the NYAG Lawsuit and the citation alleged that Marsh’s use of market service agreements with various insurance companies entailed fraudulent business practices, bid-rigging, illegal restraint of trade and other statutory violations.

Following the filing of the NYAG Lawsuit, various state regulators and attorneys general initiated investigations relating to the conduct alleged in the NYAG Lawsuit. Over the past year, MMC and Marsh entered into settlements with attorneys general or state regulators in ten states. One action filed by the Attorney General of2007, the State of OhioConnecticut brought a civil action against MMC, MarshGuy Carpenter in Connecticut state court alleging that Guy Carpenter violated the state’s antitrust and certain Marsh subsidiaries remains pending.unfair trade practices laws by engaging in allocation of markets, price-fixing and other allegedly improper conduct by taking part in the operation of several reinsurance facilities over a period of decades. An amended complaint was filed in October 2009. The amended complaint alleges damages to Guy Carpenter’s insurance company clients and their customers, as well as to the general economy of Connecticut, and seeks monetary damages, civil penalties, attorneys’ fees, costs and injunctive and other equitable relief. Discovery is underway in this matter.

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Our activities are regulated under the laws of the United States and its various states, the European Union and its member states, and the other jurisdictions in which we operate. In the ordinary course of business, in addition to private party lawsuits, were also commenced against MMC, one we may be subject to investigations, lawsuits and/or more of its subsidiaries, and their current and former directors and officers, relating to matters alleged in the NYAG Lawsuit. These lawsuits include the following:

Policyholder Claims

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Various putative class actions that were consolidated into two actions in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (one on behalf of a purported class of “commercial” policyholders and the second on behalf of a purported class of “employee benefit” policyholders) included claims against MMC, Marsh and certain Marsh subsidiaries. In February 2009, the trial court approved a settlement of the claims against MMC, Marsh and certain Marsh subsidiaries in both actions. The court’s approval of the settlement has been appealed.

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Sixteen actions instituted by individual policyholders are pending in federal and state courts relating to matters alleged in the NYAG Lawsuit. One putative class action is pending in Canada.

Shareholder Claims

Following the announcement of the NYAG Lawsuit and relatedother regulatory actions takenundertaken by MMC, MMC’s stock price dropped from approximately $45 per share to a low of approximately $22.75 per share. The number of shares outstanding at the time was approximately 526 million. The plaintiffs in the securities claims described below have asserted damages in the billions of dollars.governmental authorities.

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A purported securities class action against MMC, Marsh and certain of their former officers is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Plaintiffs make factual allegations similar to those asserted in the NYAG Lawsuit, including that MMC artificially inflated its share price by making misrepresentations and omissions relating to Marsh’s market service agreements and business practices. Plaintiffs also allege that MMC failed to disclose alleged anti-competitive and illegal practices at Marsh, such as “bid-rigging” and soliciting fictitious quotes. Plaintiffs allege violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 and seek unspecified damages. The parties have been engaged in a mediation process; however, no agreement has been reached to settle this case. At this time, MMC is unable to determine if a settlement is likely to occur. Discovery in this matter is near conclusion and trial is expected to commence in 2010.

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A purported ERISA class action is pending against MMC and various current and former employees, officers and directors in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of participants and beneficiaries of an MMC retirement plan. The complaint alleges, among other things, that in light of the alleged misconduct described in the NYAG Lawsuit, the defendants knew or should have known that the investment of the plan’s assets in MMC stock was imprudent, that certain defendants failed to provide plan participants with complete and accurate information about MMC stock, that certain defendants responsible for selecting, removing and monitoring other

fiduciaries did not comply with ERISA, and that MMC knowingly participated in other defendants’ breaches of fiduciary duties. The complaint seeks, among other things, unspecified compensatory damages, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. Discovery in this matter is near conclusion and trial is expected to commence in 2010.

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Several shareholder derivative actions are pending against MMC’s current and former directors and officers. Most of these actions have been consolidated into two proceedings, one in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, and one in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. These actions allege, among other things, breach of fiduciary duties with respect to the alleged misconduct described in the NYAG Lawsuit, and that the defendants are liable for and must contribute to or indemnify MMC for any related damages MMC has suffered. The consolidated action in federal court in New York has been stayed in favor of the consolidated action in Delaware. In June 2009, the Delaware court denied a motion to dismiss filed by MMC, Marsh and certain other defendants.

Other Claims

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A shareholder derivative suit in the Delaware Court of Chancery against the directors and officers of American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) and other parties also named as additional defendants MMC, Marsh and certain Marsh subsidiaries. The suit alleged that MMC, Marsh and the Marsh subsidiaries engaged in conspiracy and fraud with respect to the alleged misconduct described in the NYAG Lawsuit, and that they aided and abetted current and former directors and officers of AIG in breaching their fiduciary duties to AIG with respect to AIG’s participation in the alleged misconduct. The complaint sought damages including the return of all contingent commissions paid by AIG to MMC and Marsh. In June 2009, the Delaware court granted a motion to dismiss all claims against MMC and the Marsh defendants. The dismissal has been appealed and is currently pending in the Delaware Supreme Court.

Other Governmental Inquiries and Claims Relating to MMC and its Subsidiaries

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In December 2007, the Alaska Retirement Management Board filed a civil lawsuit against Mercer (US) Inc. in Alaska state court. An amended complaint was filed in May 2009. The amended complaint alleges professional negligence and malpractice, breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, negligent misrepresentation, unfair trade practices and fraud and misrepresentation related to actuarial services that Mercer provided to the Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits relating to the Alaska Public Employees Retirement System and the Alaska Teachers Retirement System. The amended complaint seeks damages of “at least $2.8 billion”, treble damages related to the unfair trade practices claim, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, costs and interest. Mercer has filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. Discovery is ongoing in this matter and trial is currently scheduled for March 2010.

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In October 2007, the State of Connecticut brought a civil action against Guy Carpenter in Connecticut state court, alleging that Guy Carpenter violated the state’s antitrust and unfair trade practices laws by engaging in allocation of markets, price-fixing and other allegedly improper conduct by taking part in the operation of several reinsurance facilities over a period of decades. An amended complaint was filed in October 2009. The amended complaint alleges damages to Guy Carpenter’s insurance company clients and their customers, as well as to the general economy of Connecticut, and seeks monetary damages, civil penalties, attorneys’ fees, costs and injunctive and other equitable relief. Discovery is underway in this matter.

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Our activities are regulated extensively under the laws of the United States and its various states, the European Union and its member states, and the other jurisdictions in which we operate. Therefore, in the ordinary course of business, in addition to private party lawsuits, we may be subject to investigations, lawsuits and/or other regulatory actions undertaken by governmental authorities.

Other Contingencies Relating to MMC and its Subsidiaries

Errors and Omissions Claims

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MMC and its subsidiaries are subject to a significant number of other claims, lawsuits and proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Such claims and lawsuits consist principally of alleged errors and omissions in connection with the performance of professional services. Certain of these claims, including the action filed against Mercer by the Alaska Retirement Management Board, seek damages, including punitive damages, in amounts that could, if awarded, be significant. In establishing liabilities for errors and omissions claims in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 450 (“Contingencies”)MMC and its subsidiaries are subject to a significant number of other claims, lawsuits and proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Such claims and lawsuits consist principally of alleged errors and omissions in connection with the performance of professional services. Certain of these claims seek damages, including punitive and treble damages, in amounts that could, if awarded, be significant. In establishing liabilities for errors and omissions claims in accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic No. 450-20 (Contingencies—Loss Contingencies), MMC utilizes internal actuarial and other estimates, and case level reviews by inside and outside counsel. A liability is established when a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. The liability is reviewed quarterly and adjusted as developments warrant. In many cases, including the lawsuit brought by the Alaska Retirement Management Board against Mercer, MMC has not recorded a liability, other than for legal fees to defend the claim, because MMC is unable, at the present time, to make a determination that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable.

To the extent that expected losses exceed MMC’s deductible in any policy year, MMC also records an asset for the amount that MMC expects to recover under any available third-party insurance programs. MMC has varying levels of third-party insurance coverage, with policy limits and coverage terms varying significantly by policy year. MMC is not aware of coverage defenses or other obstacles to coverage that would limit recoveries through policy year 2001-2002 in a material amount. In policy years subsequentFrom 2002 to 2001-2002,2008, the availability of third-party insurance has declined significantly, suchsignificantly.

Brokerage Compensation Practices Settlement and Related Actions

In January 2005, MMC and its subsidiary Marsh Inc. entered into a settlement agreement with the New York State Attorney General (“NYAG”) and the New York State Insurance Department to settle a civil complaint and related citation alleging that Marsh’s use of market service agreements with various insurance companies entailed fraudulent business practices, bid-rigging, illegal restraint of trade and other statutory violations. The parties subsequently entered into an amended and restated settlement agreement in February 2010. The new agreement helps restore a level playing field for Marsh, allowing Marsh to compete on the Company has, for example, only limited third-partysame terms as other intermediaries in the insurance industry.

Following the filing of the NYAG complaint in October 2004, various state regulators and attorneys general initiated investigations relating to the conduct alleged in that complaint. MMC and Marsh have entered into settlements with authorities in ten of those states. One action filed in August 2007 by the Attorney General of the State of Ohio against MMC, Marsh, certain Marsh subsidiaries and other parties remains pending.

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Numerous private party lawsuits based on similar allegations to those made in the NYAG complaint were commenced against MMC, one or more of its subsidiaries, and their current and former directors and officers. The status of the lawsuits that remain outstanding is as follows:

In February 2009, the trial court approved a settlement of the claims against MMC, Marsh and certain Marsh subsidiaries in two consolidated putative class actions that were pending in the U.S. District Court for the lawsuit broughtDistrict of New Jersey (one on behalf of a purported class of “commercial” policyholders and the second on behalf of a purported class of “employee benefit” policyholders). The court’s approval of the settlement has been appealed. In addition, nine actions instituted by individual policyholders against MMC, Marsh and certain Marsh subsidiaries are pending in federal and state courts.

MMC, Marsh and certain Marsh subsidiaries were named as additional defendants in a shareholder derivative suit pending in the Delaware Court of Chancery against the directors and officers of American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) and others. The suit alleged that MMC, Marsh and the Marsh subsidiaries engaged in conspiracy and fraud with respect to the alleged misconduct described in the NYAG complaint, and that they aided and abetted current and former directors and officers of AIG in breaching their fiduciary duties to AIG with respect to AIG’s participation in the alleged misconduct. In June 2009, the Delaware court granted a motion to dismiss all claims against MMC and the Marsh defendants. An appeal of this dismissal is currently pending in the Delaware Supreme Court.

Other Contingencies—Guarantees

In connection with its acquisition of U.K.-based Sedgwick Group in 1998, MMC acquired several insurance underwriting businesses that were already in run-off, including River Thames Insurance Company Limited (“River Thames”), which MMC sold in 2001. Sedgwick guaranteed payment of claims on certain policies underwritten through the Institute of London Underwriters (the “ILU”) by River Thames. The policies covered by this guarantee are reinsured up to £40 million by a related party of River Thames. Payment of claims under the reinsurance agreement is collateralized by segregated assets held in a trust. As of June 30, 2010, the reinsurance coverage exceeded the best estimate of the projected liability of the policies covered by the Alaska Retirement Management Boardguarantee. To the extent River Thames or the reinsurer is unable to meet its obligations under those policies, a claimant may seek to recover from MMC under the guarantee.

From 1980 to 1983, MMC owned indirectly the English & American Insurance Company (“E&A”), which was a member of the ILU. The ILU required MMC to guarantee a portion of E&A’s obligations. After E&A became insolvent in 1993, the ILU agreed to discharge the guarantee in exchange for MMC’s agreement to post an evergreen letter of credit that is available to pay claims by policyholders on certain E&A policies issued through the ILU and incepting between July 3, 1980 and October 6, 1983. Certain claims have been paid under the letter of credit and MMC anticipates that additional claimants may seek to recover against Mercer.the letter of credit.

GuaranteesPutnam-related Matters

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In connectionUnder the terms of a stock purchase agreement with its acquisition of U.K.-based Sedgwick Group in 1998, MMC acquired several insurance underwriting businesses that were already in run-off, including River Thames Insurance Company Limited (“River Thames”), which MMC sold in 2001. Sedgwick guaranteed payment of claims on certain policies underwritten through the Institute of London Underwriters (the “ILU”) by River Thames. The policies covered by this guarantee are reinsured up to £40 million by a related party of River Thames. Payment of claims under the reinsurance agreement is collateralized by segregated assets held in a trust. As of September 30, 2009, the reinsurance coverage exceeded the best estimate of the projected liability of the policies covered by the guarantee. To the extent River Thames or the reinsurer is unable to meet its obligations under those policies, a claimant may seek to recover from MMC under the guarantee.

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From 1980 to 1983, MMC owned indirectly the English & American Insurance Company (“E&A”), which was a member of the ILU. The ILU required MMC to guarantee a portion of E&A’s obligations. After E&A became insolvent in 1993, the ILU agreed to

discharge the guarantee in exchange for MMC’s agreement to post an evergreen letter of credit that is available to pay claims by policyholders on certain E&A policies issued through the ILU and incepting between July 3, 1980 and October 6, 1983. Certain claims have been paid under the letter of credit and MMC anticipates that additional claimants may seek to recover against the letter of credit.

Putnam-related Matters

On August 3, 2007, Great-West Lifeco Inc. (“GWL”) completed itsrelated to GWL’s purchase of Putnam Investments Trust from MMC. Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement with GWL,MMC in August 2007, a copy of which was included as an exhibit to MMC’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2007, MMC agreed to indemnify GWL in the future with respect to certain Putnam-related litigation and regulatory matters. The matters described below directly involve MMC and/or may be subject to these indemnification obligations.

InTwo putative class actions by investors in certain Putnam Funds pending against Putnam in the District of Maryland are based on similar allegations as those at issue in Putnam’s 2003 and 2004 Putnam entered into settlements with the SEC and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with respect to

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regarding excessive short-term trading by among others, certain former Putnam employees in shares of the Putnam mutual funds (the “Putnam Funds”)., and directly involve MMC and/or may be subject to MMC’s indemnification obligations. The first action asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The second action purports to assert derivative claims under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act. Both suits seek to recover unspecified damages allegedly suffered by the Putnam were namedFunds and their investors as a result of purported market-timing and late trading activity in certain Putnam Funds. In the first action, the parties have entered into a substantial numbersettlement agreement. That agreement is subject to final approval by the district court. In the derivative action, the court denied Putnam’s motion for summary judgment.

Kroll-related Matters

Under the terms of civil complaints, fileda stock purchase agreement with Altegrity, Inc. (“Altegrity”) related to Altegrity’s purchase of Kroll from MMC in various stateAugust 2010, a copy of which is attached as exhibit 2.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, MMC agreed to provide a limited indemnity to Altegrity with respect to certain Kroll-related litigation and federal courts, alleging “market-timing” and, in some cases, “late trading” activities. regulatory matters.

The actions filed in or removed to federal court have been transferred, along with actions against other mutual fund complexes, to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The following summarizes the consolidated matters pending in the District of Maryland:

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Two putative class actions by investors in certain Putnam Funds are pending against Putnam. One action asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The other action purports to assert derivative claims on behalf of all Putnam Funds under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act. Both suits seek to recover unspecified damages allegedly suffered by the Putnam Funds and their investors as a result of purported market-timing and late trading activity in certain Putnam Funds. In December 2008 and April 2009, the court granted Putnam’s motion for summary judgment in the action relating to securities claims, and the plaintiffs have filed an appeal. In the derivative action, the court denied Putnam’s motion for summary judgment.

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A complaint asserting shareholder derivative claims, purportedly on behalf of MMC, was filed against current and former members of MMC’s Board of Directors, two of Putnam’s former officers, and MMC as a nominal defendant. This action alleges violation of fiduciary duties in failing to provide oversight regarding market-timing in the Putnam Funds. This action has been stayed pursuant to an agreement of the parties.

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MMC, Putnam and certain of their current and former officers, directors and employees are defendants in purported ERISA class actions, one brought by participants in an MMC retirement plan and the other brought by participants in a Putnam retirement plan. The actions allege, among other things, that, in view of the market-timing that was allegedly allowed to occur at Putnam, the investment of the plans’ funds in MMC stock and the Putnam Funds was imprudent and constituted a breach of fiduciary duties to plan participants. Both actions seek unspecified damages and equitable relief. Following a September 2006 dismissal of the action regarding the Putnam plan, the plaintiff appealed the decision to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. In June 2008, the appellate court reversed the dismissal and remanded the case for further proceedings.

The proceedings and other matters described in this Note 16 on Claims, Lawsuits and Other Contingencies may expose MMC or its subsidiaries to liability for significant monetary damages and other forms

of relief. Where a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, MMC establishes liabilities in accordance with FASB ASC TopicSubtopic No. 450 (“Contingencies”)450-20 (Contingencies—Loss Contingencies). Except as specifically set forthdescribed above, MMC is unable,not able at the presentthis time to provide a reasonable estimate of the range of possible loss attributable to these matters or the impact they may have on MMC’s consolidated results of operations, or financial position or MMC’s cash flows. This is primarily because many of these matters are in early stages of litigation in which discovery is ongoing or are still developing.developing and involve complex issues subject to inherent uncertainty. Adverse determinations in one or more of thethese matters discussed above could have a material impact on MMC’s financial condition,consolidated results of MMC’s operations, financial condition or cash flows in a future period.

17.Segment Information

17.Segment Information

MMC is organized based on the types of services provided. Under this organizational structure, MMC’s business segments are:

 

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Risk and Insurance Services, comprising insurance services (Marsh) and reinsurance services (Guy Carpenter);

Risk and Insurance Services, comprising insurance services (Marsh) and reinsurance services (Guy Carpenter);

 

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Consulting, comprising Mercer and Oliver Wyman Group; and

Consulting, comprising Mercer and Oliver Wyman Group; and

 

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Risk Consulting & Technology, comprising Kroll and Corporate Advisory and Restructuring.

Risk Consulting & Technology, which is comprised of Kroll. The results of this segment are now included in discontinued operations due to the sale of Kroll.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those used for the consolidated financial statements described in Note 1 to MMC’s Current Report2009 10-K. Segment performance is evaluated based on Form 8-K dated August 28, 2009.segment operating income, which includes directly related expenses, and charges or credits related to integration and restructuring but not MMC corporate-level expenses. Revenues are attributed to geographic areas on the basis of where the services are performed. Segment performance is evaluated based on segment operating income, which includes directly related expense and charges or credits related to integration and restructuring but not MMC corporate-level expenses.

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Selected information about MMC’s operating segments for the three and nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 20082009 follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In millions of dollars)  Revenue 

Operating

Income
(Loss)

 Revenue 

Operating

Income
(Loss)

   Revenue Operating
Income  (Loss)
 Revenue Operating
Income  (Loss)
 

2009 –

     

2010 -

     

Risk and Insurance Services

  $1,226(a)  $127   $3,941(d)  $ 669    $1,459(a)  $258   $2,951(c)  $605  

Consulting

  1,144(b)  105   3,370(e)  274     1,168(b)   (275  2,323(d)   (159

Risk Consulting & Technology

  170(c)  20   498(f)  (292)(g) 
             

Total Operating Segments

  2,540   252   7,809   651     2,627    (17  5,274    446  

Corporate / Eliminations

  (17 (36 (48 (132   (21  (33  (33  (71
             

Total Consolidated

  $2,523   $216   $7,761   $ 519    $2,606   $(50 $5,241   $375  

2008 –

     
             

2009 -

     

Risk and Insurance Services

  $1,275(a)  $(28)   $4,190(d)  $ 356    $1,343(a)  $245   $2,715(c)  $542  

Consulting

  1,328(b)  157   3,997(e)  473     1,143(b)   96    2,226(d)   169  

Risk Consulting & Technology

  235 (c)  22   743(f)  (480)(g) 
             

Total Operating Segments

  2,838   151   8,930   349     2,486    341    4,941    711  

Corporate / Eliminations

  (19 (87 (54 (195   (16  (47  (28  (100
             

Total Consolidated

  $2,819   $  64   $8,876   $ 154    $2,470   $294   $4,913   $611  
             

 

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(a)

Includes inter-segment revenue of $3 million$1million and $1$5 million in 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively, interest income on fiduciary funds of $14$11 million and $38$13 million in 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively, and equity method income of $4$7 million bothand $6 million in 2010 and 2009, and 2008, respectively.

(b)

Includes inter-segment revenue of $12$20 million and $14$11 million in 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively, and interest income on fiduciary funds of $1 million in both 2010 and $2 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively.2009.

(c)

Includes inter-segment revenue of $2 million in 2009 and $5$7 million in 2008.

(d)

Includes inter-segment revenue of $10 million2010 and $6 million in 2009, and 2008, respectively, interest income on fiduciary funds of $42$22 million and $114$28 million in 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively, and equity method income of $12$8 million in both in 20092010 and 2008, respectively.2009.

(e)(d)

Includes inter-segment revenue of $34$31 million and $40$21 million in 20092010 and 2008,2009, respectively, and interest income on fiduciary funds of $3 million and $8$2 million in 2009both 2010 and 2008, respectively.

(f2009.)

Includes inter-segment revenue of $4 million in 2009 and $9 million in 2008.

(g)

Includes goodwill impairment charges of $315 million and $540 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Details of operating segment revenue for the three and nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 and 20082009 is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Three Months Ended
June  30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009 2008 2009 2008   2010 2009 2010 2009 

Risk and Insurance Services

          

Marsh

  $1,000   $1,070   $3,202   $3,508    $1,214   $1,114   $2,389   $2,202  

Guy Carpenter

  226   205   739   682     245    229    562    513  
             

Total Risk and Insurance Services

  1,226   1,275   3,941   4,190     1,459    1,343    2,951    2,715  
             

Consulting

          
             

Mercer

  831   951   2,466   2,835     838    832    1,687    1,635  

Oliver Wyman Group

  313   377   904   1,162     330    311    636    591  
             

Total Consulting

  1,144   1,328   3,370   3,997     1,168    1,143    2,323    2,226  

Risk Consulting & Technology

     

Kroll

  170   199   498   629  

Corporate Advisory and Restructuring

     36      114  

Total Risk Consulting & Technology

  170   235   498   743  
             

Total Operating Segments

  2,540   2,838   7,809   8,930     2,627    2,486    5,274    4,941  

Corporate Eliminations

  (17 (19 (48 (54

Corporate/Eliminations

   (21  (16  (33  (28
             

Total

  $2,523   $2,819   $7,761   $8,876    $2,606   $2,470   $5,241   $4,913  
             

18.New Accounting Pronouncements

18.New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2009, MMC adopted the guidance for calculating EPS using the two-class method with retroactive application to prior periods. The impact of adopting the guidance is discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the new guidance included in ASC Topic No. 805 (“issued by the FASB for Business Combinations”).Combinations. The guidance requires entities in a business combination to recognize all (and only) the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction; establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; and requires the acquirer to disclose all information needed by investors and other users to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. MMC made several acquisitions in 2009 that were accounted for under the new Business Combination guidance.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the new guidance included in ASC Topic No. 810 (“issued by the FASB for Consolidation – Non-controlling Interests”),Interests, which did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, it did impact the presentation and disclosure of non-controlling (minority) interests in our consolidated financial statements. As a result of the retrospective presentation and disclosure requirements, the Company is required to reflect the change in presentation and disclosure for all periods presented in future filings. The effects of this change are reflected herein, and in the amended financial information filed on the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated August 28, 2009.herein.

The principal effect on the prior year balance sheets related to the adoption of the new guidance related to Non-controlling Interests is summarized as follows:

    December 31,
(In millions of dollars)  2008  2007

Balance Sheets

    

Equity, as previously reported

  $5,722  $7,822

Increase for reclassification of non-controlling interests

  38  31

Equity, as adjusted

  $5,760  $7,853

ASC Topic No. 810 also requires adjustment of net income to include the net income attributable to the non-controlling interests and a new separate caption for net income attributable to MMC to be presented in the consolidated statement of earnings. The adoption of the guidance in ASC Topic No. 810 increased net income by $11 million, $14 million, and $8 million for the fiscal years 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. Net income attributable to MMC equals net income as previously reported prior to the adoption of ASC Topic No. 810.

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In February 2008, the FASB issued guidance codified in ASC Topic No. 820 (“related to Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”) which delayed until the second quarter of 2009, fair value measurement for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The Company has applied the provision of ASC Topic No. 820this new guidance to its financial statement disclosures beginning in the second quarter of 2009.

On April 1, 2009, the FASB issued guidance for “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies”, codified in ASC Topic No. 805 – 10 – 30 (“Business Combinations”) (“ASC Topic No. 805”) to address application issues raised by preparers, auditors and attorneys. The guidance requires recognition of contingent assets or liabilities (arising from a business combination contingency) at fair value, at the acquisition date if the acquisition-date fair value of the asset or liability can be determined during the measurement period;period, or if the followingcertain criteria are met:

(a)Information available before the end of the measurement period indicates that it is probable that an asset existed or that a liability had been incurred at the acquisition date and

(b)The amount of the asset or liability can be reasonably estimated.

met. Otherwise, the acquirer should not recognize an asset or liability as of the acquisition date. The guidance is effective for business combinations occurring on or after January 1, 2009. ASC Topic No. 805This new guidance did not have a material impact on MMC’s financial condition or reported results.

In the second quarter of 2009, MMC adopted the guidance issued by the FASB for interim disclosures about fair value of financial instruments, codified in ASC Topic No. 825 (“Financial Instruments”).instruments. The guidance, which is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009, requires disclosures about the fair values of financial instruments in interim period reports of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. The guidance was designed to provide more timely disclosure about current financial instrument valuations and is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on MMC’s financial condition or reported results.

In the second quarter of 2009, MMC adopted the guidance issued by the FASB for recognitionRecognition and presentationPresentation of other-than-temporary impairments, which is codified in ASC Topic No. 320 (“Investments – Debt and Equity Securities”).Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. It amends GAAP guidance including SEC SAB Topic 5M and other authoritative literature that allow the holders of debt securities not to recognize other than temporaryother-than-temporary impairments based on their intent and ability to hold a security until recovery in fair value to its amortized cost. The other-than-temporary impairment model in ASC Topic No. 320

applies only to debt securities and not equity securities. The new requirements are (a) whether an entity has the intent to sell the debt security or (b) whether an entity will more likely than not be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The guidance requires recognition of a credit loss (the difference between the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) through earnings. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on MMC’s financial condition or reported results.

In May 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Accounting Standards No. 165 “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS No. 165”) to provide guidance for accounting and disclosure of subsequent events not addressed elsewhere in GAAP and is codified in ASC Topic No. 855 (“Subsequent Events”). ASC Topic No. 855 requires disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. MMC implemented ASC Topic No. 855 in the second quarter of 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2009, MMC adopted the guidance codified in ASC Topic No. 260 (“Earnings Per Share”), which provides guidance for calculating EPS using the two-class method with retroactive application to prior periods. The impact of adopting the guidance is discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2008, the FASB issued guidance for “Employers’Employers’ Disclosures About Pension and Other Post Retirement Benefit Plan Assets”, codified in ASC Topic No. 960 (“Plan Accounting – Defined Benefit Pension Plans”) and ASC Topic No. 715 (“Compensation – Retirement Benefits”).Assets. The guidance requires disclosures about fair value measurements of plan asset disclosures for an employer’s assets in defined benefit pension and postretirement plans similar to those required by ASC Topic No. 820the guidance on Fair Value Measurements, as well as (a) how investment allocation decisions are made, (b) the major categories of plan assets, and (c) significant concentrations of risk within plan assets. The guidance is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. Comparative information for earlier periods is not required at initial adoption.The Company has applied the provision of this new guidance to its financial statement disclosures beginning December 31, 2009.

In JuneDecember 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 167, “An Amendment of FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)new guidance related to the Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”Entities (“SFAS No. 167”VIE”).

and transfer of assets. The new guidance focuses on ‘controlling financial interests’ and requires companies to perform qualitative analysis to determine whether they must consolidate a VIE by assessing whether the variable interests give them controlling financial interests in the VIE. SFAS No. 167This guidance is effective for transfers occurring on or after November 15, 2009. Provisions must be applied in annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009 and interim periods within that annual period. Earlier applicationThe adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. Also, effective January 1, 2010, the Company adopted new guidance that indefinitely defers the above changes relating to the Company’s interests in entities that have all the attributes of an

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investment company or for which it is prohibited.industry practice to apply measurement principles for financial reporting that are consistent with those applied by an investment company. As a result, the above guidance did not apply to certain investment management trusts managed by Mercer.

MMCIn January 2010, the FASB issued new guidance that adds additional disclosures about transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 items and separate disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements related to Level 3 measurements. It also clarifies existing fair value disclosures about the level of disaggregation and about inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Further, the new guidance amends the requirements on employer’s disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets to require disclosures be provided by classes of assets instead of by major categories of assets. This guidance is effective for the first reporting period beginning after December 31, 2009, except for the requirement to provide the Level 3 activity of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB amended its guidance on revenue recognition regarding multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The guidance is effective prospectively for arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance.

On April 29, 2010, the provisionsFASB issued guidance which establishes a revenue recognition model for contingent consideration that is payable upon the achievement of an uncertain future event, referred to as a milestone. The scope of this guidance is limited to research or development arrangements and requires an entity to record the milestone payment in its entirety in the period received if the milestone meets all the necessary criteria to be considered substantive. However, entities would not be precluded from making an accounting policy election to apply another appropriate accounting policy that results in the deferral of some portion of the aforementionedarrangement consideration. This is effective for fiscal years (and interim periods within those fiscal years) beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early application is permitted. Entities can apply this guidance prospectively to milestones achieved after adoption. However, retrospective application to all prior periods is also permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting pronouncements.guidance.

In May 2010, the FASB issued guidance for foreign currency issues and Venezuela’s highly inflationary status. The guidance states that Venezuela’s economy should be considered highly inflationary as of January 1, 2010 and therefore a U.S. dollar reporting entity must remeasure the financial statements of its Venezuelan subsidiaries as if the subsidiaries’ functional reporting currency were the entity’s reporting currency (i.e., the U.S. dollar). Any differences between the U.S. dollar denominated balances recorded by the Venezuelan subsidiaries and the amounts reported in the entity’s consolidated financial statements must be recognized in earnings or as part of its cumulative translation adjustment. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (“MMC”) is a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. MMC’s subsidiaries include Marsh, which provides risk and insurance services; Guy Carpenter, which provides reinsurance services; Mercer, which provides human resource and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman Group, which provides management consulting and other services; andservices. Following the sale of Kroll, which provides Risk Consulting & Technology services. MMC’sas discussed below, MMC has approximately 52,00050,000 employees worldwide who provide analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries.

MMC’s business segments are based on the services provided. Risk and Insurance Services includes risk management and insurance and reinsurance broking and services, provided primarily by Marsh and Guy Carpenter. Consulting, which comprises the activities of Mercer and Oliver Wyman Group, includes human resource consulting and related investment and outsourcing services, and specialized management, economic and brand consulting services. Risk Consulting & Technology, conducted through Kroll, includes risk consulting and related investigative, intelligence, financial, security and technology services. On August 3, 2010, MMC completed the sale of Kroll and in the first quarter of 2010, completed the sale of Kroll Laboratory Specialists (“KLS”). The account balances and activities of Kroll and KLS were segregated and reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 and the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. The net after-tax loss on the disposal of KLS is included in discontinued operations in 2010. During the second quarter of 2009, Kroll sold KGS, which has been classified as aKroll Government Services (“KGS”). KGS’s results of operations for 2009 and the after-tax loss on the disposal are included in discontinued operation. The principal operations within the corporate advisory and restructuring business were divested in the fourth quarter of 2008 and two small residual businesses were exited inoperations.

In the first quarter of 2009.2010, Marsh acquired Haake Companies, Inc., one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the Midwest and Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc., one of the largest insurance broking firms in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. On April 1, 2010, Marsh completed the acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers Ltd., an international provider of risk intermediary and risk advisory services. On April 30, 2010, Marsh completed the acquisition of the Bostonian Group Insurance Agency, Inc. and Bostonian Solutions, Inc. (collectively the “Bostonian Group”), one of the largest regional insurance brokerages in New England.

In April 2009, Guy Carpenter completed the acquisition of John B. Collins Associates, Inc., previously the fifth-largest reinsurance intermediary in the U.S. and seventh-largest in the world. TheIn October 2009, Guy Carpenter completed the acquisition of 100% of Collins further strengthens Guy Carpenter’s capabilities in medical professional liability, agriculture, Florida property, Program, and regionalLondon-based specialty lines of business.reinsurance broker Rattner Mackenzie Limited from HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. In September 2009, Marsh acquired International Advisory Services Ltd., the largest independent manager of captives and third-party insurance companies in Bermuda. In OctoberDecember 2009, Guy Carpenter completedMarsh acquired the acquisitionNIA Group, LLC, one of London-based specialty reinsurance broker Rattner Mackenzie Limited from HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.the largest, independent insurance agencies in the Northeast and the 34th largest agency in the U.S.

A reconciliation of segment operating income to total operating income is included in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. The accounting policies used for each segment are the same as those used for the consolidated financial statements.

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This MD&A contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See “Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” at the outset of this report.

Consolidated Results of Operations

 

  Third Quarter Nine Months   Second Quarter Six Months 
(In millions, except per share figures)  2009  2008 2009 2008   2010 2009 2010  2009 

Revenue

  $2,523  $2,819   $7,761   $8,876    $2,606   $2,470   $5,241  $4,913  
             

Expense:

            

Compensation and Benefits

   1,606   1,805    4,781    5,506     1,614    1,528    3,189   3,020  

Other Operating Expenses

   701   950    2,146    2,676     1,042    648    1,677   1,282  

Goodwill Impairment Charge

          315    540  
             

Operating Expenses

   2,307   2,755    7,242    8,722     2,656    2,176    4,866   4,302  

Operating Income (Loss)

  $216  $64   $519   $154  

Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations

  $221  $17   $238   $(141
             

Operating (Loss) Income

   (50  294    375   611  
             

(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations

   (29  157    245   329  

Discontinued Operations, net of tax

   4   (22  (21  (4   271    (347)   249   (338) 

Net Income (Loss) Before Non-Controlling Interests

  $225  $(5 $217   $(145
             

Net Income (Loss) Before Non-Controlling Interest

   242    (190)   494   (9) 
             

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to MMC

  $221  $(8 $204   $(153  $236   $(193 $484  $(17

Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Per Share:

      
             

(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations Per Share:

      

Basic

  $0.41  $0.03   $0.42   $(0.28  $(0.06 $0.28   $0.43  $0.60  
             

Diluted

  $0.40  $0.03   $0.42   $(0.29  $(0.06)  $0.28   $0.43  $0.60  
             

Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to MMC:

            

Basic

  $0.41  $(0.02 $0.38   $(0.29  $0.43   $(0.36 $0.89  $(0.03
             

Diluted

  $0.41  $(0.02 $0.38   $(0.30  $0.43   $(0.37 $0.88  $(0.03
             

Average Number of Shares Outstanding:

            

Basic

   524   513    521    514     541    522    537   519  
             

Diluted

   526   516    522    514     545    523    541   519  

Shares Outstanding at September 30,

   526   514    526    514  
             

Shares Outstanding at June 30,

   542    523    542   523  
             

MMC reported a consolidated operating incomeloss of $216$(50) million in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 compared with operating income of $64$294 million in the prior year. A $155On June 11, 2010, MMC announced that it had resolved litigation brought by the Alaska Retirement Management Board (“ARMB”) on behalf of two Alaska benefit plans against Mercer, relating to work in the period 1992 to 2004. This settlement, in which Mercer expressly denies liability, resolves all claims against Mercer by the ARMB and the State of Alaska related to this matter. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Mercer has agreed to pay $500 million, increase in Risk and Insurance Services’ operating income was partially offsetof which $100 million will be covered by insurance. The second quarter results include a $52net charge of $400 million decrease in the Consulting segment. Corporate expenses were $51segment, which after the effect of income taxes, reduced earnings by approximately $0.44 per share. In 2009, Mercer recorded incremental professional liability costs of approximately $30 million less than prior year, primarily duerelating to restructuring costs recorded in 2008.a professional liability settlement.

MMC reported consolidated operating income of $519$375 million for the first ninesix months of 20092010 compared with $154$611 million in the prior year. These results include goodwill impairmentExcluding the charges related to the Risk Consulting & Technology segment of $315 million in 2009 and $540 million in 2008. Excluding these charges, consolidatedMercer discussed above, operating income was $834would have been $775 million for the first nine months of 2009 compared with $694 million for the first nine months of 2008.or 21% above last year. This reflects increased operating income in the risk & insurance services segment, partly offset by decreases in the consulting and Risk Consulting & Technology segments and a $63 million decreaseincrease in corporate expenses.the Risk and Insurance Services segment, a $42 million increase in Consulting and a reduction in Corporate and other expenses of $29 million, primarily related to lower restructuring costs in 2010 versus 2009.

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The devaluation of Venezuela’s bolivar currency in January of 2010 did not have a material impact on MMC’s results of operations or financial position.

Consolidated Revenue and Expense

MMC conducts business in many countries, as a result of which the impact of foreign exchange rate movements may distort period-to-period comparisons of revenue. Similarly, the revenue impact of acquisitions and dispositions, including transfers among businesses, may impact period-to-period comparisons of revenue. Underlying revenue measures the change in revenue from one period to another by isolating these impacts. The impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations and acquisitions and dispositions, including transfers among businesses, on MMC’s operating revenues by segment is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  

%

Change
GAAP
Revenue

  Components of Revenue Change* 
 Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
 

(In millions of dollars)

  Three Months  Ended
June 30,
  %
Change

GAAP
Revenue
  Components of Revenue Change* 
 Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
 
  2009 2008 

%

Change
GAAP
Revenue

  Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
  2010 2009 

Risk and Insurance Services

          

Marsh

  $   989   td,040   (3)%     (2)%   $1,205   $1,103   9 1 7 1

Guy Carpenter

  223   197   13 (3)%  10 6   243    227   7 1 4 2
           

Subtotal

  1,212   1,237   (2)%  (3)%  2 (1)%    1,448    1,330   9 1 7 1

Fiduciary Interest Income

  14   38   (64)%  (2)%  1 (63)%    11    13   (22)%  1 —     (22)% 
           

Total Risk and Insurance Services

  1,226   1,275   (4)%  (3)%  2 (3)%    1,459    1,343   9 1 7 1
           

Consulting

              

Mercer

  831   951   (12)%  (4)%     (8)%    838    832   1 2 —     (1)% 

Oliver Wyman Group

  313   377   (17)%  (4)%     (14)%    330    311   6 (2)%  —     8
           

Total Consulting

  1,144   1,328   (14)%  (4)%     (10)%    1,168    1,143   2 1 —     2

Risk Consulting & Technology

       

Kroll

  170   199   (14)%  (2)%  (3)%  (9)% 

Corporate Advisory and Restructuring

     36   (100)%     (100)%    

Total Risk Consulting & Technology

  170   235   (27)%  (2)%  (18)%  (8)% 

Corporate Eliminations

  (17 (19    
           

Corporate/Eliminations

   (21  (16    
           

Total Revenue

  $2,523   $2,819   (11)%  (3)%  (1)%  (7)%   $2,606   $2,470   6 1 4 1
                   

 

*Components of revenue change may not add across due to rounding.

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The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  %  Components of Revenue Change* 
  

Change
GAAP
Revenue

  Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
 

(In millions of dollars)

  Three Months  Ended
June 30,
  %  Change
GAAP
Revenue
  Components of Revenue Change* 
   Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
 
  2009  2008  

Change
GAAP
Revenue

  Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
  2010  2009   

Marsh:

                  

EMEA

  $317  $   353  (10)%  (7)%  (1)%  (3)%   $397  $365  9 (2)%  8 3

Asia Pacific

  109  105  4 (3)%     7   139   109  28 9 8 12

Latin America

  68  64  5 (6)%  3 8   66   57  17 5 —     13
           

Total International

  494  522  (6)%  (6)%          602   531  14 1 7 6

U.S. and Canada

  495  518  (4)%  (1)%  1 (5)% 

U.S. / Canada

   603   572  6 2 8 (4)% 
           

Total Marsh

  $989  $1,040  (5)%  (3)%     (2)%   $1,205  $1,103  9 1 7 1
           

Mercer:

                  

Retirement

  $264  $   299  (12)%  (5)%     (7)%   $259  $271  (4)%  1 —     (5)% 

Health and Benefits

  212  238  (11)%  (2)%  (1)%  (7)%    227   224  2 —     —     2

Other Consulting Lines

  121  154  (21)%  (2)%  1 (21)% 

Mercer Consulting

  597  691  (14)%  (3)%     (10)% 

Rewards, Talent & Communications

   102   110  (8)%  2 —     (9)% 
           

Total Mercer Consulting

   588   605  (3)%  1 —     (3)% 

Outsourcing

  157  183  (14)%  (5)%     (9)%    161   154  5 4 —     —    

Investment Consulting & Management

  77  77  1 (8)%     8   89   73  21 4 —     17
           

Total Mercer

  $831  $   951  (12)%  (4)%     (8)%   $838  $832  1 2 —     (1)% 

Kroll:

         

Litigation Support and Data Recovery

  $  79  $     82  (2)%  (2)%     1

Background Screening

  58  65  (11)%  (1)%  (2)%  (8)% 

Risk Mitigation and Response

  33  52  (38)%  (4)%  (9)%  (25)% 

Total Kroll

  $170  $   199  (14)%  (2)%  (3)%  (9)% 
                   

 

*Components of revenue change may not add across due to rounding.

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  %  Components of Revenue Change* 
 Change
GAAP
Revenue
  Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
 

(In millions of dollars)

  Six Months Ended
June 30,
  %  Change
GAAP

Revenue
  Components of Revenue Change* 
 Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions

Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
 
  2009 2008 Change
GAAP
Revenue
  Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
  2010 2009 

Risk and Insurance Services

          

Marsh

  $3,168   $3,419   (7)%  (6)%     (1)%   $2,371   $2,179   9 3 5 1

Guy Carpenter

  731   657   11 (5)%  8 9   558    508   10 2 6 1
           

Subtotal

  3,899   4,076   (4)%  (6)%  1 1   2,929    2,687   9 3 5 1

Fiduciary Interest Income

  42   114   (63)%  (4)%     (60)%    22    28   (25)%  4 —     (29)% 
           

Total Risk and Insurance Services

  3,941   4,190   (6)%  (6)%  1 (1)%    2,951    2,715   9 3 5 —    
           

Consulting

              

Mercer

  2,466   2,835   (13)%  (8)%     (5)%    1,687    1,635   3 4 —     (1)% 

Oliver Wyman Group

  904   1,162   (22)%  (6)%  1 (17)%    636    591   7 1 —     7
           

Total Consulting

  3,370   3,997   (16)%  (8)%     (9)%    2,323    2,226   4 3 —     1

Risk Consulting & Technology

       

Kroll

  498   629   (21)%  (4)%  (2)%  (15)% 

Corporate Advisory and Restructuring

     114   (100)%     (100)%    

Total Risk Consulting & Technology

  498   743   (33)%  (3)%  (17)%  (13)% 

Corporate Eliminations

  (48 (54    
           

Corporate/Eliminations

   (33  (28    
           

Total Revenue

  $7,761   $8,876   (13)%  (7)%  (1)%  (5)%   $5,241   $4,913   7 3 3 1
                   

 

*Components of revenue change may not add across due to rounding.

The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above:

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    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  %  Components of Revenue Change* 
    Change
GAAP
Revenue
  Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
 
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008     

Marsh:

                   

EMEA

  $1,182  $1,348  (12)%  (11)%  (1)%    

Asia Pacific

  304  316  (3)%  (9)%     5

Latin America

  172  172     (13)%  2 10

Total International

  1,658  1,836  (10)%  (11)%  (1)%  2

U.S. and Canada

  1,510  1,583  (5)%  (1)%  1 (4)% 

Total Marsh

  $3,168  $3,419  (7)%  (6)%     (1)% 

Mercer:

         

Retirement

  $   811  $   922  (12)%  (10)%     (2)% 

Health and Benefits

  648  700  (7)%  (5)%  (1)%  (2)% 

Other Consulting Lines

  336  420  (20)%  (4)%  1 (17)% 

Mercer Consulting

  1,795  2,042  (12)%  (7)%     (5)% 

Outsourcing

  453  553  (18)%  (9)%     (9)% 

Investment Consulting & Management

  218  240  (9)%  (14)%     5

Total Mercer

  $2,466  $2,835  (13)%  (8)%     (5)% 

Kroll:

         

Litigation Support and Data Recovery

  $   216  $   257  (16)%  (4)%     (12)% 

Background Screening

  182  206  (12)%  (1)%  (1)%  (10)% 

Risk Mitigation and Response

  100  166  (40)%  (6)%  (8)%  (27)% 

Total Kroll

  $   498  $   629  (21)%  (4)%  (2)%  (15)% 


            Components of Revenue Change* 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
  %  Change
GAAP
Revenue
  Currency
Impact
  Acquisitions/
Dispositions
Impact
  Underlying
Revenue
 

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009     

Marsh:

         

EMEA

  $924  $865  7 3 3 1

Asia Pacific

   238   195  22 11 3 7

Latin America

   118   104  14 7 (1)%  8
             

Total International

   1,280   1,164  10 5 3 3

U.S. / Canada

   1,091   1,015  8 2 8 (2)% 
             

Total Marsh

  $2,371  $2,179  9 3 5 1
             

Mercer:

         

Retirement

  $539  $547  (1)%  4 —     (5)% 

Health and Benefits

   452   436  4 2 —     2

Rewards, Talent & Communications

   195   215  (9)%  3 —     (12)% 
             

Total Mercer Consulting

   1,186   1,198  (1)%  3 —     (4)% 

Outsourcing

   323   296  9 8 —     1

Investment Consulting & Management

   178   141  26 9 —     17
             

Total Mercer

  $1,687  $1,635  3 4 —     (1)% 
                     

��

*Components of revenue change may not add across due to rounding.

Revenue

Consolidated revenue for the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 was $2.5$2.6 billion, a decreasean increase of 11%6% compared with the same period in the prior year, or 7%1% on an underlying basis.

Revenue in the Risk and Insurance Services segment for the thirdsecond quarter of 2009 decreased 4%2010 increased 9% from the same period in 2008,2009, or 3%1% on an underlying basis. Within the Risk and Insurance Services segment, a 6%2% increase in underlying revenue at Guy Carpenter was more thanand 1% in Marsh were partly offset by a 63%22% decline in fiduciary interest income and a 2% decrease at Marsh.income. Consulting revenue decreased 14%increased 2%, resulting from decreasesincreases of 12%1% in Mercer and 17%6% in Oliver Wyman. On an underlying basis, Consulting revenue decreasedincreased 2% reflecting an increase of 8% in Mercer, 14% in Oliver Wyman, and 10% for the Consulting segment in total. Revenue decreased 27% in Risk Consulting & Technology or 8% on an underlying basis, reflecting decreases in background screening and risk mitigation and response, and the impact of disposals of the corporate advisory and restructuring businesses, partly offset by a 1% increase for litigation support and data recovery. As previously noted, the principal operations of the corporate advisory and restructuring businesses were divested in the fourth quarter of 2008, while a small residual business in the United States was divested in the first quarter of 2009.decline at Mercer.

For the first ninesix months of 2009, Risk2010, risk and Insurance Servicesinsurance services revenue decreased 6%increased 9% from the same period in 2008, or 1% on an underlying basis. Excluding fiduciary interest income, Risk2009, and Insurance Services revenue increased 1%was flat on an underlying basis reflecting a 9% increase in Guy Carpenter, offset by a 1% decrease at Marsh. Consultingconsulting revenue decreased 16%increased 4%, resulting from a 13% decrease3% increase in Mercer and 22% decreasea 7% increase in Oliver Wyman. On an underlying basis, consulting revenue decreased 5% in Mercer, 17%increased 1%, resulting from a 7% increase in Oliver Wyman, partly offset by a 1% decrease in Mercer.

Operating Expense

Consolidated operating expense in the second quarter of 2010 increased 22% from the same period in 2009. This reflects a 1% increase due to the impact of foreign exchange, a 4% increase due to the impact of acquisitions, and 9% fora 17% increase in underlying expense. This reflects the Consulting segmentimpact of the $400 million charge related to the Alaska settlement, partly offset by a 1% decrease in total. Revenue decreased 33% in Risk Consulting & Technology, or 13%all other expenses on an underlying basis.

Operating Expenses

ConsolidatedFor the six months ended June 30, 2010, operating expenses in the third quarter of 2009 decreased 16% fromincreased 13% compared with the same period in 2008.2009. This increase reflects a 12% decline in underlying expense, athe $400 million net settlement at Mercer which represented 9% of the increase, and increases of 3% decline due to the impact of foreign exchange and the remaining 1% decline3% due to the impact of dispositions. The decrease in underlying expenses reflects generally lower expenses, primarily in base salary, employee benefits, travel & entertainment, outside services, facilities, equipment and recoverable expenses from clients. This reflects the Company’s continued effort to monitor and control expenses.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, operating expenses decreased 17% compared with the same period in 2008. MMC recorded goodwill impairment charges of $315 million and $540 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively. Excluding the goodwill impairment charges, expenses decreased 15%. The change reflects a 6% decline due to the impact of foreign exchange, an 8% decline in underlying expenses and a 1% decline due to the impact of dispositions. These decreases wereacquisitions, partly offset by approximately $12 milliona decrease of accelerated amortization of compensation expense due to the modification of vesting and delivery terms of certain share based awards to ensure compliance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.2% in underlying expenses.

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Restructuring

Actions Initiated in 20092010

For the first ninesix months of 2009,2010, MMC implemented restructuring actions which resulted in costs totaling $146$41 million, primarily related to severance and benefits andbenefits. Approximately $25 million of these costs related to cost reduction activities for future rent and other real estate costs. Theserecent acquisitions. Total costs were incurred as follows: Risk and Insurance

Services—$104Marsh - $22 million, Consulting—$34Guy Carpenter - $15 million, Risk Consulting & Technology—$7Mercer - $2 million and Corporate—$1MMC - $2 million. These activities resulted in the elimination of approximately 1,100150 positions at Marsh, 7570 positions at Guy Carpenter, 43040 positions at Mercer 210and 50 positions at Kroll and 25 positions at corporate. MMC.

The annualized cost savings from these actions are expected to be approximately $150$35 million.

Actions Initiated Prior to 20092010

Prior to 2009,2010, MMC implemented several restructuring and cost-savingscost-saving initiatives related to firm-wide infrastructure, organization structure and operating company business processes. During the nine monthsThese initiatives resulted in staff reductions and consolidations of 2009,facilities. MMC incurred restructuring costs of $16 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 in connection with actions initiated in prior years, primarily due to severance and related benefits and adjustments to the estimated future rent and real estate costs related to previously vacated spacespace.

The expenses associated with the above initiatives are included in MMC’s New York headquarters building.Compensation and benefits and Other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income. The liabilities associated with these initiatives are classified on the consolidated balance sheets as Accounts payable, Other liabilities, or Accrued compensation, depending on the nature of the items.

Risk and Insurance Services

The results of operations for the Risk and Insurance Services segment are presented below:

 

  Third Quarter Nine Months   Second Quarter Six Months 
(In millions of dollars)  2009 2008 2009 2008   2010 2009 2010 2009 

Revenue

  $1,226   $1,275   $3,941   $4,190    $1,459   $1,343   $2,951   $2,715  
             

Compensation and Benefits

   741    847    2,225    2,543     834    762    1,615    1,484  

Other Expenses

   358    456    1,047    1,291     367    336    731    689  
             

Expense

   1,099    1,303    3,272    3,834     1,201    1,098    2,346    2,173  
             

Operating Income

  $127   $(28 $669   $356    $258   $245   $605   $542  
             

Operating Income Margin

   10.4  N/A    17.0  8.5   17.7%   18.2  20.5%   20.0
             

Revenue

Revenue in the Risk and Insurance Services segment in the thirdsecond quarter of 2009 decreased 4%2010 increased 9%, or 3%1% on an underlying basis compared with the same period in 2008.

In2009. This performance was achieved in continued soft market conditions for commercial property-casualty insurance and a decline in the third quarter, insurancevolume of net written premiums in the property and casualty marketplace continued to decline – continuing a trend seen throughout this year. Additionally, as a result of the global economic recession, demand for commercial insuranceproperty-casualty industry, which has moderatedbeen adversely affected by recessionary conditions over the past year. two years.

In Marsh, revenue in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 was $989 million, a decrease$1.2 billion, an increase of 5%9% from the same quarter of the prior year or 2%reflecting a 7% increase from acquisitions and a 1% increase resulting from the impact of foreign currency translation. Revenue increased 1% on an underlying basis.basis, reflecting the economic environment and the downward pressure on commercial insurance premium rates.

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Despite these difficult market conditions, Marsh increased revenues in several geographies, showing strong new business growth for the quarter. Underlying revenue decreasedincreases of 3% in EMEA, 13% in Latin America, and 5% in the U.S. and Canada, respectively, partly offset by increases of 7%12% in Asia Pacific were mostly offset by a 4% decrease in U.S. / Canada.

In the first quarter of 2010, Marsh acquired Haake Companies, Inc., one of the largest insurance agencies in the Midwest and 8%Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc., one of the largest insurance broking firms in Latin America.the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. On April 1, 2010, Marsh completed the acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers Ltd., an international provider of risk intermediary and risk advisory services. On April 30, 2010, Marsh acquired the Bostonian Group, one of the largest regional insurance brokerages in New England.

Guy Carpenter’s revenue increased 13%7% to $223$243 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 compared with prior year,the same period in 2009, or 6%2% on an underlying basis. The increase in underlying revenue was primarily due to higher client revenue retention and an increase incontinued strong new business. Increased rates were evident in U.S. property catastrophe reinsurance in the third quarter while rates in casualty reinsurance were stable to down. In April 2009, Guy Carpenter completed the acquisition of 100% ofacquired John B. Collins Associates, Inc., previously the fifth-largest reinsurance intermediary in the U.S. and seventh-largest in the world. The acquisition of Collins further strengthens Guy Carpenter’s capabilities in medical professional liability, agriculture, Florida property, Program, and regional specialty lines of business. In October 2009, Guy Carpenter completed the acquisition of London-based specialty reinsurance broker Rattner Mackenzie Limited from HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Fiduciary interest income was $14$11 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2009,2010, a decrease of 64%22% compared with the same period of 2008,2009, driven by lower interest rates, partly offset by the impact of foreign exchange rates.

Revenue in the Risk and Insurance Services segment decreased 6%increased 9% for the first ninesix months of 20092010 compared with the same period of 2008, resulting primarily from the impact of foreign exchange. Revenue decreased 1%2009 and was flat on an underlying basis, as a 9% increase in underlying revenue at Guy Carpenter was offset by a 1% decrease in Marsh and lower fiduciary interest income.basis.

Expense

Expenses in the Risk and Insurance Services segment decreased 16%increased 9% in the thirdsecond quarter of 2009,2010, compared with the same period in the prior year. Underlying expenses decreased 13% with the remaining reduction dueyear, reflecting a 1% increase related to the impact of foreign currency, exchange of 4% partly offset by ana 7% increase offrom acquisitions and a 1% increase in underlying expenses. The increase in underlying expenses is primarily due to higher pension related expenses.

Expenses for the impact of acquisitions.six-month period in 2010 increased 8% compared with prior year. On an underlying basis, expenses decreased 1% versus 2009. The declinedecrease in underlying expenses reflects lower compensation and benefit costs and a decrease in other operating cost categories as the Company continues its efforts to monitor and control expenses. The decrease in compensation and benefits reflects lower salary due to the reduction in the number of employees as a result of restructuring activities. The decrease in other expense includes a reduction in professional liability costs reflecting the impact of a $33 million charge recorded in the third quarter of 2008 and a $12 million credit in 2009 related to insurance recoveries of previously expensed legal fees. The period-over-period expense decrease also reflects lower restructuring and related costs in 2009 as compared with 2008.

Expenses for the nine-month period in 2009 decreased 15% compared with prior year. This reflects a decrease of 9% on an underlying basis reflecting a decrease in all expense categories and lower restructuring and related charges, including a credit of $50 million recorded in 2009 related to insurance recoveries of previously expensed legal fees, and a 7% reduction due to the impact of foreign exchange,activities partly offset by a 1% increase due to acquisitions.higher pension related expenses.

Consulting

The results of operations for the Consulting segment are presented below:

 

  Third Quarter Nine Months   Second Quarter Six Months 
(In millions of dollars)  2009 2008 2009 2008   2010 2009 2010 2009 

Revenue

  $1,144   $1,328   $3,370   $3,997    $1,168   $1,143   $2,323   $2,226  
             

Compensation and Benefits

   739    803    2,161    2,430     721    710    1,458    1,422  

Other Expenses

   300    368    935    1,094     722    337    1,024    635  
             

Expense

   1,039    1,171    3,096    3,524     1,443    1,047    2,482    2,057  
             

Operating Income

  $105   $157   $274   $473    $(275 $96   $(159 $169  
             

Operating Income Margin

   9.2  11.8  8.1  11.8   N/A    8.4  N/A    7.6
             

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Revenue

Consulting revenue in the thirdsecond quarter of 2009 decreased 14%2010 increased 2% compared with the same period in 2008,2009, or 10%2% on an underlying basis due to the effect of the continued difficult market environment. Foreign exchange rates for consulting had a negative impact on revenue of 4% in 2009 compared with 2008.basis. Mercer’s revenue was $831$838 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2009, a decline2010, an increase of 12%, or 8% on1%. On an underlying basis.basis, Mercer’s revenue decreased 1%. Within Mercer’s consulting lines, revenue decreased 10%3% on an underlying basis compared with the thirdsecond quarter of 2008; outsourcing declined2009, reflecting a decrease of 9%, in other consulting lines, a 5% decline in retirement, partly offset by an 8% increase of 2% in investment consultinghealth and management.benefits. The decrease at Mercer reflectsgrowth in health and benefits resulted from increases in Canada, EMEA and Asia Pacific, partly offset by a reduction in discretionary consulting assignmentsthe U.S. due to a near-term disruption in demand as Congress debated significant legislation changes to the U.S. healthcare system. Outsourcing revenue remained flat on an underlying basis, driven by growth in Asia Pacific and a decrease in payroll levels that affected Health and Benefits and Outsourcing. Oliver Wyman’sthe U.S. Investment Consulting & Management revenue declinedincreased 17% to $313 million in the third quarter of 2009, or 14% on an underlying basis, due to a declinestrong growth in demand forthe U.S., EMEA and Asia Pacific, primarily reflecting an increase in assets under management and advisory assets. Oliver Wyman’s revenue increased 6% to $330 million in the second quarter of 2010, or 8% on an underlying basis, driven by double-digit revenue growth within its financial services largely resulting from adverse global economic and financial market conditions.practice.

Consulting revenue in the first ninesix months of 2009 decreased 16%2010 increased 4% compared with the same period in 2008,2009, or 9%1% on an underlying basis. Mercer’s revenue increased 3% but decreased 13% or 5%1% on an underlying basis; reflecting an underlying revenue decrease in consulting of 5% and outsourcing of 9%4%, partly offset by an increase in outsourcing of 1% and investment consulting and management of 5%17%. Within Mercer’s consulting lines, underlying revenue in retirement decreased 2%5% versus prior year health and benefits decreased 2% and other consulting lines decreased 17%.12%, partly offset by a 2% increase in health and benefits. Oliver Wyman’s revenue decreased 22%, or 17%increased 7% on an underlying basis, compared with the same period last year.

Expense

Consulting expenses decreased 11%increased 38% in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 compared with the same period in 2008,2009, reflecting a 3% decrease1% increase from the impact of foreign exchange rates, and an 8% decrease on ana 37% increase of underlying basis. The declineexpenses. Mercer recorded a net $400 million charge related to the Alaska settlement in 2010 and incremental costs of $30 million related to a professional liability settlement in 2009. Excluding these charges, underlying expenses increased 2%. The increase in expense reflects a decreasehigher pension related costs and asset based fees in base salariesMercer’s Investment Consulting and employee benefits due to decreased staff levels along with cost reductions in all discretionary expense categories and lower recoverable expenses from clients. These decreases wereManagement operations, partly offset by an increase in restructuring costs in 2009 compared with 2008.lower severance costs.

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2009,2010, expenses decreased 12%increased 21% reflecting a 7% decrease3% increase from the impact of foreign exchange rates and were 1% lower on an increaseunderlying basis, excluding the impact of 1% due to acquisitions, and a decreasethe professional liability charges noted above. This reflects the impact of 6% in underlying expenses.higher pension related costs offset by lower base salary.

Risk Consulting & Technology

The results of operations for the Risk Consulting & Technology segment are presented below:

    Third Quarter  Nine Months 
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008  2009  2008 

Revenue

  $170   $235   $498   $743  

Compensation and Benefits

   73    107    229    358  

Other Expenses

   77    106    246    325  

Goodwill Impairment Charge

           315    540  

Expense

   150    213    790    1,223  

Operating Income (Loss)

  $20   $22   $(292 $(480

Operating Income Margin

   11.8  9.4  N/A    N/A  

RevenueGoodwill Impairment Tests

Risk Consulting & Technology revenuesIn its 2009 10-K, MMC disclosed that the fair value of its Oliver Wyman (“OW”) reporting unit, as measured in the third quarter 2009 goodwill impairment test (the “2009 test”) had declined substantially compared with the prior year. MMC did not conclude the reporting unit was at substantial risk of failing, but disclosure of the decline in fair value was made to highlight the increased risk of possible goodwill impairment compared with prior tests. In the 2009 test, the fair value of OW exceeded its carrying value by 20%. Goodwill allocable to the OW reporting unit was approximately $500 million at June 30, 2010.

MMC principally used a market approach to estimate the fair value of OW in the 2009 test.

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Under this method, projected revenue, net operating income and EBITDA for 2009 (actual results through June 30, 2009 and projected results thereafter), as well as market multiples of comparable companies are key elements that go into the fair value determination. OW’s aggregate performance for the last four quarters (third and fourth quarters of 2009 decreased 27% compared with 2008 primarily reflectingand first and second quarters of 2010), has exceeded the divestiture of corporate advisoryprojected amounts used in the 2009 test. However, the fair value estimate that will be prepared and restructuring and a decrease in underlying revenue at Kroll. Kroll’s revenue was $170 million inused for the third quarter a decrease of 14% from the year-ago quarter, or 9% on an underlying basis. The underlying revenue decrease was driven by declines in background screening of 8%; and risk mitigation and response of 25%, partly offset by an increase of 1% in litigation support and data recovery. In May 2009, Kroll sold its government services business, which has been reclassified into discontinued operations for both 2009 and 2008.

For the first nine months of 2009, Risk Consulting & Technology revenues decreased 33%, reflecting the divestiture of corporate advisory and restructuring and decreases in each of Kroll’s businesses. Kroll’s revenue decreased 21% or 15% on an underlying basis.

The majority of the operations within the corporate advisory and restructuring business were disposed of in the fourth quarter of 2008. Additionally, two small residual businesses were exited in the first quarter of 2009.

Expense

Risk Consulting & Technology expenses decreased 29% in the third quarter of 2009 compared with 2008. Underlying expenses decreased 10% with the remaining reduction due to the impact of dispositions of 17% and the impact of foreign exchange translation of 2%. The decrease in expenses reflects lower salaries due to decreased headcount, lower recoverable expenses from Kroll clients and the favorable impact on the year-over-year expense comparison due to the divestiture of the corporate advisory and restructuring businesses in 2008.

For the first nine months of 2009, expenses were $790 million compared to $1.2 billion in 2008. Goodwill impairment charges of $315 million and $540 million were recorded in the nine month periods of 2009 and 2008, respectively. Excluding the2010, goodwill impairment charges, Risk Consulting & Technology expensestest will be dependent on assumptions about OW’s future revenue and performance, market multiples of comparable companies and OW’s performance in relation to those comparable companies. Movements in any or all or those variables could result in a fair value estimate for the nine months of 2009 decreased 30% compared with the same periods in the prior year. On an underlying basis, expenses decreased 10% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 as compared to prior year.OW that is lower than its carrying value.

Corporate Expenses and Other

Corporate expenses in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 were $36$33 million compared with $87$47 million in the prior year. The 2008 expense includes restructuring charges of $49 million, primarily related to vacated leased space in MMC’s New York headquarters.

For the first nine months of 2009, corporate expenses of $132 million were 32% lower than the same period in the prior year. The decrease is primarily due to lower consulting fees, legal feesrestructuring and related charges in 2010 compared with 2009. Corporate expenses for the six-months of 2010 decreased $29 million from 2009 due to lower restructuring charges in 2009 compared with 2008.and consulting fees.

Interest

Interest income earned on corporate funds amounted to $3 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2009,2010, compared with $10$4 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2008.2009. The decrease in interest income is due to lower average interest rates in 20092010 compared with the prior year. Interest income was $13expense of $60 million forin the first nine monthssecond quarter of 2009, a decrease of $272010 decreased $5 million versusfrom the same period in the prior year. Interest expense of $59 million in the third quarter of 2009 increased $5 million from the prior year. This increasedecrease is primarily due to higher interest expense associated with acquisition related liabilities and the impact of higher interest rateslower average debt from the issuance of $400 million of senior notes in the first quarter of 2009. MMC used the proceeds of these senior notes to fund the maturity of $400 million of senior notesa note that matured in June 2009. Year-to-date interest expense was $180 million versus $165 for the same period in 2008.

Investment Income (Loss)

Net investment income in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 was $21$18 million primarily due to mark-to-market increases on private equity fund investments, partly offset by an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $4 million on a cost basis investment.investments. This compares with investment losses of $23$32 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2008.2009 primarily due to mark-to-market decreases on private equity fund investments. For the first ninesix months of 2009,2010, investment losses were $25income was $26 million compared with $31$47 million of losses in the prior year period.

Income Taxes

MMC reported net income tax benefits of $40 million in the third quarter of 2009 on pretax income of $181 million. This includes a net benefit of $95 million in continuing operations resulting from a decrease in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest related to prior tax years as a result of expiring statutes of limitations, audit settlements, and changes in estimates. The 27% effective tax rate

for the first nine months of 2009 reflects a nondeductible, $315 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge in the second quarter, largely offset by the benefit from the decrease in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits discussed above.

MMC reported a net income tax benefit of $20$60 million forin continuing operations in the thirdsecond quarter of 20082010 on a pretax loss of $3 million.$89 million, an effective tax rate of 67.4%. The high tax benefit rate primarily reflectedreflects the favorable impact of a change in the estimated geographic mix of earnings and an adjustment to reflect tax return estimates to tax returns filed in 2008. For the first nine months of 2008, MMC reported tax expense of $139 million on a pretax loss of $2 million. The expense primarily reflected nondeductible goodwill impairment charges in the first six months of 2008, partially offset by the favorable impactcombination of the adjustmenttax benefit related to the Alaska settlement, determined at U.S. tax return estimate.rates, with other pretax income that is subject to lower average effective tax rates applicable worldwide. Excluding the impact of the nondeductible goodwill impairment charges, MMC’s consolidatedAlaska settlement, the effective tax rate for the quarter was 32.3%. The 14.9% effective tax rate for the first ninesix months of 20082010 also primarily reflects the benefit associated with the Alaska settlement. Excluding the effect of the settlement, the effective tax rate for the first six months was 25.6%29.5%. The increase in effective tax rates compared to 2009, excluding the Alaska settlement, primarily reflects a change in the worldwide mix of earnings.

MMC’s 21.9% effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2009 primarily reflects a favorable adjustment from reducing the forecasted, full-year effective tax rate compared with the estimate as of the first quarter. The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2009 was 27.4%.

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The combination of ordinary income and related tax, which MMC is able to reasonably estimate, with certain items which cannot be estimated and therefore are reported in the interim period in which they occur, results in highly variable effective tax rates that do not represent long term operating trends. The items which cannot be estimated include non-deductible goodwill impairments and accruals for severance, restructuring, and professional liability. We expect the effective tax rate to continue to be highly variable over the short term as items that cannot be estimated continue, and then to moderate.

Nevertheless, we expect the effective tax rate to remain significantly variable for the foreseeable future. The rate is sensitive to the geographic mix and repatriation of MMC’s earnings, which may have a favorable or unfavorable impact on the rate. Losses in certain jurisdictions cannot be offset by earnings from other operations, and may require valuation allowances affecting the rate, depending on estimates of the realizability of associated deferred tax assets. The tax rate is also sensitive to changes in unrecognized tax benefits, including the impact of settled tax audits and expired statutes of limitation.

Changes in tax laws or tax rulings may have a significant adverse impact on our effective tax rate. For example, proposals for fundamental U.S. international tax reform, such as the recent proposal by President Obama’s Administration, if enacted, could have a significant adverse impact on the effective tax rate.

A $265 million deferred tax benefit was recorded in discontinued operations during the second quarter of 2010 to establish a deferred tax asset in connection with classifying Kroll as a discontinued operation. MMC’s tax basis in its investment in the stock of Kroll exceeds the recorded amount primarily as a result of prior impairments of goodwill recognized for financial reporting but not tax. Prior to the second quarter of 2010, the tax benefit was not recorded for this temporary difference because it was not apparent in the foreseeable future that it would reverse in a transaction that would result in tax benefit. Kroll was classified as a discontinued operation in the second quarter of 2010. ASC 740-30-25-10 provides that deciding that a subsidiary meets the requirements for measurement and display as a discontinued operation makes it apparent that the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future. Entering into an agreement to sell the stock of Kroll in the second quarter of 2010, coupled with MMC’s ability to carry back the capital loss realized against its 2007 capital gain from the sale of Putnam, made it apparent that in the foreseeable future the temporary difference would reverse in a transaction structure that would realize a tax benefit.

Discontinued OperationsDispositions

On August 3, 2010, MMC completed its sale of Kroll to Altegrity for cash proceeds of $1.13 billion. In the first quarter of 2010, Kroll completed the sale of KLS. The account balances and activities of Kroll and KLS were segregated and reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 and the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. The after-tax loss on this disposal is included in discontinued operations in 2010. The operating results of KLS have been reclassified into discontinued operations.

In the second quarter of 2009, Kroll completed the sale of KGS.Kroll Government Services (“KGS”). The loss on the disposalfinancial results of KGS and its financial results for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008 are included in discontinued operations.

Discontinued operations in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 and 20082009 also includes the accretion of interest related to an indemnity for uncertain tax positions provided as part of the purchase ofby Great West Lifeco Inc. of Putnam Investments Trust from MMC in August 2007. Discontinued operations for the nine months of 2008 also includes the gain on the sale of a claims administration operation in Brazil.

The table below depicts the results of discontinued operations:

 

    Three Months Ended
September 30,
  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
(In millions of dollars)  2009  2008  2009  2008 

Revenue

  $—   $ 19   $ 32   $ 49  

Income before provision for income tax

  $—   $   6   $ 11   $ 10  

Provision for income tax

  1   1   4   2  

Income from discontinued operations

  (1 5   7   8  

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations

  13   (4 4   28  

Provision (credit) for income tax

  8   23   32   40  

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

  5   (27 (28 (12

Discontinued operations, net of tax

  $  4   $(22 $(21 $  (4

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Summarized Statements of Income data for discontinued operations is as follows:

   Three Months Ended
June  30,
  Six Months Ended
June  30,
 

(In millions of dollars)

  2010  2009  2010  2009 

Revenue

  $163   $173   $325   $359  
                 

Income before provision for income tax

  $17   $(309 $32   $(296

Provision for income tax

   —      7    15    8  
                 

Income from discontinued operations

   17    (316  17    (304
                 

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations

   (8  (10  7    (10

Provision (credit) for income tax

   (262  21    (225  24  
                 

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

   254    (31  232    (34
                 

Discontinued operations, net of tax

  $271   $(347 $249   $(338
                 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Operating Cash Flows

MMC generated $405provided $272 million of cash from operations for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2009,2010, compared with $303$236 million providedused for the same period in 2008.2009. These amounts reflect the net income (loss) of MMC during those periods, excluding gains or losses from investments and from the disposition of businesses, adjusted for non-cash charges, including goodwill impairment charges, and changes in working capital which relate primarily to the timing of payments of accrued liabilities or receipts of assets. Cash generated from the disposition of businesses is included in investing cash flows.

ForOn June 11, 2010, MMC announced that it has resolved litigation brought by the first nine monthsAlaska Retirement Management Board (ARMB) on behalf of 2009, MMC made pension plan contributionstwo Alaska benefit plans against Mercer, relating to work in the period 1992 to 2004. Under the terms of $334the settlement agreement, Mercer has agreed to pay $500 million, ($317of which $100 million – foreign plans, $17will be covered by insurance. The Company expects to fund this payment from cash on hand in the third quarter of 2010. The Company has recorded a tax benefit of $265 million – U.S. plans) as compared to $200 million ($185 million – foreign plans, $15 million – U.S. plans) during the first nine months of 2008.

As discussed in Note 16related to the consolidated financial statements, in January 2005disposition of Kroll and a $160 million tax benefit related to the Alaska Settlement. MMC reached a settlement withexpects to realize approximately 80% of these tax benefits within the NYAG and NYSID that resolved the actions they had commenced against MMC and Marsh in October 2004. As a result of this agreement, MMC recorded a charge in 2004 of $850 million to compensate policyholder clients. The final compensation fund payment of $170 million was made in June 2008.next twelve months.

Financing Cash Flows

Net cash used for financing activities was $358$265 million for the period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 compared with $549$238 million provided for the same period in 2008.

During the second quarter of 2009, MMC’s 7.125% ten-year $400 million bond matured. MMC used cash on hand as well as the proceeds from the issuance of 9.25% ten-year $400 million senior notes in the first quarter to manage liquidity, including the funding of the maturing notes.

During the first quarter of 2008, MMC’s 3.625% five-year fixed rate $250 million senior notes matured. MMC used cash on hand to fund the maturing notes.2009.

MMC paid dividends on its common shares of approximately $322$221 million ($0.600.40 per share) during the first ninesix months of 2009, which includes dividend equivalent payments of $10 million,2010, as compared with $308$207 million ($0.600.40 per share) during the first ninesix months of 2008.2009.

In the first quarter of 2009, Marsh acquiredMMC issued $400 million of 9.25% ten-year fixed rate senior notes to refinance the remaining minority interestsenior notes that matured in June 2009.

The Company expects to use cash received from the Kroll disposition to fund the maturity of a previously majority owned entity for total purchase consideration$550 million of $47 million reflecting cash paidsenior notes in the third quarter of $24 million and future consideration of $23 million.2010.

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On October 23, 2009, MMC and certain of its foreign subsidiaries entered into a new $1.0 billion multi-currency three-year unsecured revolving credit facility, which replaced the $1.2 billion facility that was previously in place. The interest rate on this facility varies based upon MMC’s credit ratings and MMC’s credit default swap levels subject to floors and caps. The facility requires MMC to maintain certain coverage and leverage ratios which are tested quarterly. There were no borrowings outstanding under this facility at June 30, 2010.

In the first quarter of 2010, MMC paid deferred purchase consideration of $15 million related to the purchase in 2009 of the minority interest of a previously controlled entity.

MMC’s senior debt is currently rated Baa2 by Moody’s and BBB- by Standard & Poor’s. MMC’s short-term debt is currently rated P-2 by Moody’s and A-3 by Standard & Poor’s. MMC carries a stable outlook from both Moody’s and a negative outlook from Standard & Poor’s.

Investing Cash Flows

Cash used for investing activities amounted to $114$153 million in the first ninesix months of 2009,2010, compared with $350$60 million for the same period in 2008.2009.

MMC made four acquisitions during the first six months of 2010. Cash used for these acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $7approximately $164 million during the first nine months of 2009 compared with $114$6 million in 2008. During 2009,2009. In addition, MMC made three acquisitions that were funded through the issuance ofissued approximately 6.87.4 million shares of MMC common stock , future paymentswith an acquisition date value of $77$178 million, and $4recorded a liability of $55 million for estimated contingent purchase consideration related to the acquisitions completed in cash, netthe second quarter of cash acquired.2010. In 2010, MMC also paid $3$14 million of deferred purchase consideration and $2 million of contingent purchase consideration related to acquisitions made in prior acquisitions.years. Remaining deferred cash payments of $148$209 million for acquisitions completed in the thirdsecond quarter of 20092010 and in prior years are recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at SeptemberJune 30, 2009.2010. Cash generated by dispositions amounted to $75from the disposition of KLS was $110 million in the first nine monthssecond quarter of 20092010 compared to $56$70 million related to the disposition of KGS in 2008.2009.

MMC’s additions to fixed assets and capitalized software which amounted to $209$143 million in the first nine months offor both six month periods ended 2010 and 2009, and $334 million in the first nine months of 2008, primarily related to computer equipment purchases, the refurbishing and modernizing of office facilities and software development costs.

The company received $1.13 billion from its disposition of Kroll, which closed on August 3, 2010. The cash from the Kroll disposition is not included in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the period ended June 30, 2010.

MMC has committed to potential future investments of approximately $81 million in connection with its investments in Trident II and other funds managed by Stone Point Capital. The majority of MMC’s investment commitments for funds managed by Stone Point are related to Trident II, the investment period for which is now closed for new investments and follow-on investments. Any remaining capital calls for Trident II would relate to management fees or other partnership expenses, if necessary. Significant future capital calls related to Trident II are not expected. Although it is anticipated that Trident II will be harvesting its remaining portfolio, the timing of any portfolio company sales and capital distributions is unknown and not controlled by MMC.

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Commitments and Obligations

MMC’s contractual obligations of the types identified in the table below were of the following amounts as of SeptemberJune 30, 20092010 (dollars in millions):

 

  Payment due by Period  Payment due by Period
Contractual Obligations  Total  

Within

1 Year

  1-3 Years  4-5 Years  

After

5 Years

  Total  Within
1 Year
  1-3 Years  4-5 Years  After
5 Years

Current portion of long-term debt

  $   558  $   558  $     —  $     —  $     —  $558  $558  $—    $—    $—  

Long-term debt

  3,046    271  1,670  1,105   3,038   —     520   670   1,848

Interest on long-term debt

  1,751  214  363  319  855   1,619   200   354   294   771

Net operating leases

  2,648  370  624  501  1,153   2,232   343   569   413   907

Service agreements

  105  32  41  25  7   380   94   121   84   81

Other long-term obligations

  148  37  111       210   76   120   14   —  
               

Total

  $8,256  $1,211  $1,410  $2,515  $3,120  $8,037  $1,271  $1,684  $1,475  $3,607
               

The above does not include unrecognized tax benefits of $219$211 million accounted for under ASC Topic No. 740, as MMC is unable to reasonably predict the timing of settlement of these liabilities, other than approximately $16$15 million that may become payable within one year. The above does not include liabilities established under ASC Topic No. 460relating to guarantees from indemnities as MMC is unable to reasonably predict the timing of settlement of these liabilities, other than approximately $1 million that may become payable within one year.liabilities. The above does not include pension liabilities of $907$887 million because the timing and amount of ultimate payment of such liability is dependent upon future events, including, but not limited to, future returns on plan assets, and changes in the discount rate used to measure the liabilities.

New Accounting Pronouncements

Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements contains a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements and their impact or potential future impact on MMC’s financial results, if determinable.

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Item 3.Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk and Credit Risk

Certain of MMC’s revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and equity markets.

Interest Rate Risk and Credit Risk

MMC has historically managed its net exposure to interest rate changesexposures by utilizing a mixture ofboth variable and fixed rate borrowings to finance MMC’s asset base. During 2007,In past years, MMC has had some variable rate borrowings in its debt portfolio and has also utilized interest rate swaps to convert a portion of its fixed rate borrowings to variable rate. Currently, virtually all of MMC’s variableborrowings are fixed rate borrowings were repaid.borrowings.

Interest income generated from MMC’s cash investments as well as invested fiduciary funds will vary with the general level of interest rates.

In addition to interest rate risk, our cash investments and fiduciary fund investments are subject to potential loss of value due to counterparty credit risk. To minimize this risk, MMC and its subsidiaries invest pursuant to a Board approved investment policy. The policy mandates the preservation of principal and liquidity and requires broad diversification with counterparty limits assigned based primarily on credit rating and type of investment. MMC carefully monitors its cash and fiduciary fund investments and will further restrict the portfolio as appropriate to market conditions. The majority of cash and fiduciary fund investments are invested in short-term bank deposits and liquid money market funds.

Foreign Currency Risk

The translated values of revenue and expense from MMC’s international operations are subject to fluctuations due to changes in currency exchange rates. Forward contracts and options are periodically utilized by MMC to limit foreign currency exchange rate exposure on net income and cash flows for specific, clearly defined transactions arising in the ordinary course of its business.

Equity Price Risk

MMC holds investments in both public and private companies as well as certain private equity funds managed by Stone Point Capital. Publicly traded investments of $42$24 million are classified as available for sale under ASC Topic No. 320 (“Investments – Debt and Equity Securities”). Non-publicly traded investments of $84$38 million are accounted for using the cost method and $172$180 million are accounted for under ASC Topic No. 323 (“Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures”). The investments that are classified as available for sale or that are not publicly traded are subject to risk of changes in market value, which if determined to be other than temporary,other-than-temporary, could result in realized impairment losses. MMC periodically reviews the carrying value of such investments to determine if any valuation adjustments are appropriate under the applicable accounting pronouncements.

Other

A significant number of lawsuits and regulatory proceedings are pending. See Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

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Part I – Item 4. Controls & Procedures

a. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

a. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on their evaluation, as of the end of the period of this report, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective.

b. Changes in Internal Controls

b. Changes in Internal Controls

There were no changes in MMC’s internal controls over financial reporting that were identified in connection with the evaluation referred to under Part I – Item 4a above that occurred during MMC’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, MMC’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings.

The information set forth in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements provided in Part I of this report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

MMC and its subsidiaries face a number of risks and uncertainties. In addition to the other information in this report and our other filings with the SEC, readers should consider carefully the risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.2009. If any of the risks described in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K or such other risks actually occur, our business, results of operations or financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

 

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities

MMC did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the thirdsecond quarter of 2009.2010. Pursuant to an August 2007 authorization by MMC’s Board of Directors, MMC remains authorized to repurchase shares of its common stock up to a dollar value of $700 million. There is no time limit on this authorization.

 

Period

(a)

Total

Number of

Shares

(or Units)

Purchased

  

(b)(a)

Average PriceTotal Number

Paid perof Shares (or

ShareUnits)

(or Unit)Purchased

  

(c)(b)

Average Price

Paid per Share

(or Unit)

(c)

Total Number of
Shares

(orShares (or Units)
Purchased as

Part of Publicly
Announced

Plans or

Programs

  

(d)

Maximum

Number (or
Approximate

Dollar
Value) of Shares (or
Shares

(or Units)

that May Yet

Yet Be Purchased Under

Purchased

Under the Plans or

or Programs

July 1-31, 2009April 1-30, 2010

  __  __  __  $700 million

AugMay 1-31, 20092010

  __  __  __  $700 million

SeptJune 1-30, 20092010

  __  __  __  $700 million

Total Q3 2009Q2 2010

  __  __  __  $700 million

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Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

 

Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

None.

Item 5.Other Information.

None.

 

Item 6.Exhibits.

See the Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: November 5, 2009August 6, 2010 

/s/ Vanessa A. Wittman

 Vanessa A. Wittman
 Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 5, 2009August 6, 2010 

/s/ Robert J. Rapport

 Robert J. Rapport
 Senior Vice President & Controller
 (Chief Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX*INDEX

 

Exhibit

No.

  

Exhibit Name

3.1  2.1  AmendedStock Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2010, by and Restated By-laws ofbetween Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (incorporated by reference to MMC’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 17, 2009)and Altegrity, Inc.*
10.1  Employment Letter, effectiveForm of Deferred Stock Unit Award, dated as of September 17, 2009May 3, 2010, under the 2000 Senior Executive Incentive and January 30, 2011, between Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.Stock Award Plan and Brian Duperreault (incorporated by reference to MMC’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 16, 2009)the 2000 Employee Incentive and Stock Award Plan
12.1  Statement Re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
31.1  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1  Section 1350 Certifications
101.INS  XBRL Instance DocumentDocument**
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension SchemaSchema**
101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation LinkbaseLinkbase**
101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition LinkbaseLinkbase**
101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label LinkbaseLinkbase**
101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation LinkbaseLinkbase**

 

*As permitted bySchedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A)(2) of Regulation S-K,S-K. MMC undertakes to furnish supplementally copies of any of the omitted schedules and exhibits upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Stock Purchase Agreement has been filed as an exhibit to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to provide you with information regarding the terms of the agreement and is not intended to modify or supplement any factual disclosures about MMC in our public reports filed with this Form 10-Q certain instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of MMCSecurities and its subsidiaries becauseExchange Commission. The representations, warranties and covenants contained in the total amount authorized under anyStock Purchase Agreement were made solely for the purposes of such instruments does not exceed 10%agreement and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the total assetsparties to such Stock Purchase Agreement, may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties, including being qualified by confidential disclosures made for the purposes of MMCallocating contractual risk between the parties to such Stock Purchase Agreement instead of establishing these matters as facts, and its subsidiariesmay be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to stockholders. Stockholders are not third-party beneficiaries under the Stock Purchase Agreement and should not rely on a consolidated basis. MMC agrees to furnish a copythe representations, warranties or covenants of any such agreement todescriptions thereof as characterizations of the Commission upon request.actual state of facts or conditions of MMC.

 

**To be furnished within 30 days in accordance with Rule 405(a)(2) of Regulation S-T.