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Marsh & McLennan Pursues Legal Action in Alabama as TriBridge Deal Expands Service Offerings Marsh & McLennan Agency has filed a lawsuit against Patriot Growth Insurance Services, alleging a coordinated raid on roughly half of its Birmingham, Alabama, property/casualty and surety brokerage team.
The complaint claims former employees breached nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements, leading to client solicitations and broker of record letters that Marsh says caused significant revenue loss.
Separately, Marsh McLennan Agency completed its acquisition of TriBridge Partners, a Columbia, Maryland based benefits broker and retirement and wealth advisor, whose team will join MMA and remain in their current office.
Taken together, Marsh & McLennan is defending its existing book of business through litigation while at the same time expanding its Mid-Atlantic presence and product mix through acquisition.
For investors, the key consideration is the balance between potential legal costs and client churn risk in Alabama and the added capabilities in health, wealth, and personal lines that TriBridge brings to complement MMA’s property/casualty practice. Reported Earnings • Apr 17
First quarter 2026 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind First quarter 2026 results: EPS: US$2.37 (down from US$2.81 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: US$7.60b (up 7.6% from 1Q 2025). Net income: US$1.15b (down 17% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 15% (down from 20% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 21%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Apr 14
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Appoints Mark McGivney as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Effective April 15, 2026 On April 14, 2026, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (Company) announced that Mark McGivney, Marsh’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume additional roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the firm. These changes are effective April 15, 2026. Mr. McGivney will support John Doyle and the Marsh Executive Committee in evolving and accelerating the firm’s strategy, particularly where initiatives span businesses. He will lead the company’s inorganic strategies and ensure execution of top priorities. The Marsh Executive Committee will continue to report to Mr. Doyle. Mark McGivney, who has been Marsh’s Chief Financial Officer for over a decade, joined the company in 2007 and has held several senior roles across the firm. He served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Mercer, and Chief Financial Officer of Marsh Risk, before becoming Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Marsh in January 2016. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and a BS in accounting from the University of Rhode Island. Announcement • Apr 03
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2026 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2026. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 02
Upcoming dividend of US$0.90 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 April 2026. Payment date: 15 May 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 41% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.6%). Announcement • Mar 31
Marsh Announces Management Changes Marsh announced that Ted Moynihan will become President and CEO of Marsh Management Consulting and Oliver Wyman, succeeding Nick Studer, who has been appointed President and CEO of Marsh Risk. Mr. Moynihan will serve on the company’s Executive Committee and report to John Doyle, President and CEO of Marsh. Mr. Moynihan’s appointment is effective tomorrow, and he will continue to be based in London. Mr. Moynihan's career at Oliver Wyman spans three decades, where he has held multiple senior leadership roles, including most recently as the firm’s Global Head of Industries and before that as Global Head of Financial Services. His strategic vision and operational expertise advance the firm’s work at the intersection of strategy, risk, and transformation. Announcement • Mar 25
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 16, 2026 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results Pre-Market on Apr 16, 2026 Announcement • Mar 10
Marsh Announces Management Changes, Effective April 1, 2026 Marsh announced that Nick Studer will become President and CEO of Marsh Risk, succeeding Martin South. Martin South will take on an enterprise-wide role as Chief Client Officer of Marsh and work closely with the leaders of the company’s businesses. Both will continue to serve on the company’s Executive Committee and report to John Doyle, President and CEO of Marsh. The changes are effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Studer joined Oliver Wyman in 1997 and served in senior consulting roles across its consumer, industrial, and financial services practices before being named President and CEO in 2021. He has served on several cross-industry organizations, including as a founding Director of TheCityUK and a founding advisory board member of the FICC Markets Standards Board. Mr. South rejoined Marsh in 2007 and served as CEO of the business in multiple regions, including Asia-Pacific, UK and Ireland, Europe, and US and Canada, before becoming President and CEO of Marsh Risk in 2022. He first joined the company in 1985 with Bowring Marsh. His leadership experience includes roles at Zurich Financial Services, where he was a member of the Group Management Board, responsible for all of Zurich’s operations outside of North America and Europe, and CEO of Zurich’s London operations. Marsh expects to announce a new CEO of Oliver Wyman and Marsh Management Consulting by April 1, 2026. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Mar 06
President exercised options and sold US$5.7m worth of stock On the 28th of February, John Doyle exercised options to acquire 30k shares at no cost and sold these for an average price of US$187 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. For the year to December 2019, John's total compensation was 6% salary and 94% other compensation. This indicates that these sales could comprise a meaningful part of their income for the year. Since June 2025, John's direct individual holding has increased from 87.68k shares to 116.81k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$26m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Feb 27
Dividend of US$0.90 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.90. Ex-date: 9th April 2026 Payment date: 15th May 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.9%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (41% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (35% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 30% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Feb 14
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. Announces Executive Changes Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that Michael Lewis has been promoted to President, Marsh Risk Canada, effective April 1, 2026. In this role, Mr. Lewis will lead the strategic development and execution of Marsh Risk’s Canada commercial strategy, which encompasses its risk management, corporate and commercial client segments, risk consulting services, and specialty insurance broking solutions. He will also work closely with Marsh’s country leaders to deliver the firm’s market-leading capabilities across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments and management consulting to clients. Mr. Lewis succeeds Sarah Robson, who will continue to serve as Marsh Canada CEO. He will report jointly to Ms. Robson and Michelle Sartain, President, Marsh Risk for US and Canada. Mr. Lewis currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Marsh Canada and Head of Specialty and Industry for Marsh Risk Canada. He will retain his CCO role alongside his new responsibilities as President. A new Head of Specialty and Industry will be named in due course. Mr. Lewis joined Marsh Risk in 2006 as part of its Workforce Strategies group in Australia. He moved to Hong Kong in 2013 to lead the Workforce Strategies group there, then moved to Canada in 2018 to become the National Growth and Industry Leader. Announcement • Feb 04
Marsh Appoints Lisa Quest as UK CEO, Effective April 6, 2026 Marsh announced the appointment of Lisa Quest as UK CEO, in addition to her current role as Head of UK and Ireland Oliver Wyman, effective 6 April, 2026. Ms. Quest will be based in London and report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO, International, Marsh. Ms. Quest succeeds Chris Lay, who is retiring from the business. In this additional role, Ms. Quest will work with the UK's business CEOs to shape Marsh UK's commercial strategy. She will focus on strengthening and expanding client relationships across Marsh's four businesses as well as developing innovative, data-driven client solutions that support organizations operating in the UK's diverse economy. Ms. Quest joined Oliver Wyman in 2006. Following time as a private equity investor, she returned in 2013, going on to be appointed as Co-Head of the Government and Public Institutions Practice, Europe. In 2023, she was appointed to the additional role of Head of UK and Ireland. Her work draws on her global experience, where she has extensive expertise in areas such as data and analytics, workforce of the future, and organisational design. In addition, she sits on the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce Board, is a guest lecturer at the London School of Economics' Centre for Risk and Regulation, and is a Member of the Leadership Council at National Numeracy. Through these roles, Ms. Quest works extensively with HM Government on critical national priorities, including pay equity, defence financing, flood risk and resilience, and has supported the creation
of new government bodies, including the National Wealth Fund. Reported Earnings • Jan 30
Full year 2025 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: US$8.47 (up from US$8.25 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$27.0b (up 10% from FY 2024). Net income: US$4.16b (up 2.5% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 15% (down from 17% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) were also in line with analyst expectations. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Jan 27
Marsh Mclennan Agency Announces the Launch of Secure Harbor Marsh McLennan Agency announced the launch of Secure Harbor, a group captive insurance company designed specifically for skilled nursing, assisted living, and senior living communities. Domiciled in Washington, D.C., Secure Harbor offers businesses providing senior living services with similar risk profiles general and professional liability coverage with limits of up to $1 million per occurrence and $3 million in aggregate. Members will have access to MMA's experienced third-party administrator (TPA) services team and safety consulting experts, many of whom bring firsthand senior living nursing experience. The captive is managed by MMA's Captive Risk Practice and National Senior Care Practice and is exclusive to MMA clients. The senior living industry is grappling with a challenging traditional insurance market, driven by rising claims cost due to social inflation and nuclear verdicts together with shrinking insurer capacity. Recognizing these challenges, MMA created Secure Harbor as an alternative risk financing solution tailored to the needs of clients in this sector. This group captive insurance model gives participating organizations greater control over their coverage terms and conditions, more stable pricing over time, and the potential to share in profits when the group performs well. Declared Dividend • Jan 18
Third quarter dividend of US$0.90 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.90. Ex-date: 29th January 2026 Payment date: 13th February 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.9%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (41% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (37% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 33% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Jan 15
Marsh Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 13, 2026 The Board of Directors of Marsh declared a quarterly dividend of $0.900 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on February 13, 2026, to stockholders of record on January 29, 2026. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Dec 03
President notifies of intention to sell stock John Doyle intends to sell 21k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 1st of December. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$182, it would amount to US$3.8m. For the year to December 2018, John's total compensation was 6% salary and 94% other compensation. This indicates that these sales could comprise a meaningful part of their income for the year. Since March 2025, John has owned 87.68k shares directly. Company insiders have collectively sold US$29m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Nov 21
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC) announces an Equity Buyback for $6,000 million worth of its shares. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $6,000 million worth of its shares. Announcement • Nov 04
Marsh & McLennan Appoints Andrea Bono the CEO of Marsh McLennan India, Middle East, and Africa, Effective January 2026 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has appointed Andrea Bono the CEO of Marsh McLennan India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), effective January 2026. Bono will report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO, Marsh McLennan, International, and will be based in Dubai. In this role, Bono will lead the strategic development and execution of Marsh McLennan's commercial strategy across the IMEA region. He will focus on delivering Marsh McLennan's specialised capabilities across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, as well as strengthening and expanding client relationships. Andrea Bono brings over 30 years of experience to the role. Having started his career in London, he joined Marsh in 2010 as Head of Marsh Italy's Risk Management Practice. Since then, he has held several senior positions within the business including co-General Manager, then later co-CEO, of Marsh Italy. In 2021 he was appointed CEO of the Eastern Mediterranean Region and in 2023 was additionally appointed CEO of Marsh McLennan Italy. Announcement • Sep 19
Marsh & McLennan Companies Appoints Renee Mcgowan as Chief Commercial Officer, International, Effective October 1, 2025 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that Renee McGowan has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, International, at Marsh McLennan, effective October 1, 2025, while continuing to serve as CEO for India, Middle East, and Africa until early 2026. In her new position, she will oversee the development and execution of the company's international commercial strategy across six global regions. McGowan has been with Marsh McLennan since 2001 and has held senior roles in multiple markets, including Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and the UAE, most recently leading growth and innovation as CEO of IMEA. Announcement • Jul 10
Marsh Mclennan Appoints Bruce Broussard to Its Board of Directors, Effective July 9, 2025 The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan appointed Bruce Broussard as a director, effective immediately. The Company’s Board now consists of 12 directors. Mr. Broussard has over 30 years of experience leading public and private healthcare organizations. He was named President of Humana in 2011 and served as Chief Executive Officer from 2013 to 2024. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive Officer of McKesson Specialty/US Oncology. He joined US Oncology, which was acquired by McKesson Specialty, in 2000, and held various leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Broussard also serves on the boards of directors of HP Inc., Cleveland Clinic and One Call. Additionally, he holds leadership positions in numerous advocacy organizations, including The Business Council and the American Heart Association’s CEO Roundtable. He is also the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit philanthropic partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring and preserving the National Mall. Announcement • Jul 09
Marsh Mclennan Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Outstanding Common Stock, Payable on August 15, 2025 The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan declared a 10% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.815 to $0.900 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on August 15, 2025, to stockholders of record on July 24, 2025. Announcement • Jun 19
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 17, 2025 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results at 9:30 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 17, 2025 Announcement • May 15
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. Announces Retirement of Oscar Fanjul from the Board Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that Oscar Fanjul is retiring from the Board after more than 23 years of service and did not stand for re-election. Oscar Fanjul is retiring from the Board after more than 23 years of service and did not stand for re-election. Announcement • Mar 31
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 15, 2025 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 15, 2025. Announcement • Mar 13
Marsh McLennan Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Outstanding Common Stock, Payable on May 15, 2025 The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan declared a quarterly dividend of $0.815 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on May 15, 2025 to stockholders of record on April 3, 2025. Announcement • Jan 16
Marsh McLennan Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 14, 2025 The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan declared a quarterly dividend of $0.815 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on February 14, 2025 to stockholders of record on January 30, 2025. Announcement • Jan 02
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Jan 30, 2025 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results Pre-Market on Jan 30, 2025 Announcement • Oct 15
Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2024 Highlights Need for Retirement System Improvements Given Falling Birth Rates and Increasing Longevity Mercer CFA Institute released the 16th annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI). The Netherlands' retirement income system has retained the top spot on the list, with Iceland and Denmark remaining in second and third places, respectively. Retirement systems around the world are increasingly moving away from defined benefit (DB) plans and shifting to defined contribution (DC) arrangements. The report explores the opportunities and challenges associated with DC plans for both pension plans and individuals. The Netherlands' pension system has continued to be the best system, as it moves from a DB structure to a more individual DC approach. The system also features strong regulations and offers participants guidance regarding their pensions. The Index uses the weighted average of the sub-indices of adequacy, sustainability and integrity. The most recent pension reforms in China, announced in September, are not reflected in its Index score. Announcement • Sep 19
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 17, 2024 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results Pre-Market on Oct 17, 2024 Announcement • Jun 21
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 18, 2024 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results Pre-Market on Jul 18, 2024 Announcement • May 18
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. Announces Management Changes Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that Ray G. Young and Bruce P. Nolop did not stand for re-election. Mr. Nolop retired from the Board after 16 years of service. Announcement • Mar 30
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 16, 2024 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 16, 2024, at 10:00 US Eastern Standard Time. Agenda: To consider Election of Directors; to consider Advisory (Nonbinding) Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation; to consider Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm; and to consider other matters. Announcement • Mar 22
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 18, 2024 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results Pre-Market on Apr 18, 2024 Announcement • Mar 15
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Announces Bruce P. Nolop to Retire as A Member of the Board of Directors On March 8, 2024, Bruce P. Nolop, a member of the board of directors of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. since 2008, informed the Company of his intention to retire from the Board at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. His decision is for personal health reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. Announcement • Mar 13
Marsh McLennan Declares Quarterly Dividend on Outstanding Common Stock, Payable on May 15, 2024 The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan declared a quarterly dividend of $0.710 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on May 15, 2024 to stockholders of record on April 4, 2024. Announcement • Feb 10
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. Announces That Raymond G. Young Not Standing for Re-Election On February 5, 2024, Raymond G. Young, a member of the board of directors of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., informed the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders on May 16, 2024. Announcement • Jan 11
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 15, 2024 The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan declared a quarterly dividend of $0.710 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on February 15, 2024, to stockholders of record on January 25, 2024. Announcement • Nov 29
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Announces Cancellation of Admission to Trading on the London Stock Exchange At the request of the Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.'s Shares of Common Stock of USD 1 each; fully paid have been cancelled from admission to trading on London Stock Exchange with effect from November 27, 2023. Announcement • Nov 23
Marsh McLennan Develops New Generative AI Tool Marsh McLennan announced the launch of a new Generative AI tool for colleagues. The tool, called LenAI, was developed by Marsh McLennan’s Dublin Innovation Center in collaboration with Oliver Wyman Digital and is available to Marsh McLennan’s more than 85,000 colleagues worldwide. Key features of the tool include: Built on technologies from Microsoft and OpenAI – Marsh McLennan and Oliver Wyman were able to work directly with Microsoft to deploy a private internally-hosted version of OpenAI’s foundational models, which keeps all the data in-house. Designed with regulatory requirements in mind – The tool was developed in close partnership with Marsh McLennan’s privacy, compliance, risk management, information security, and legal teams to ensure it meets Marsh McLennan’s strict standards for data security and to address and mitigate the risks associated with this new technology, including the following: Minimal data retention; Required training for users on appropriate usage and the risks posed by the use of AI; Managing what data the tool is allowed to access, in alignment with legal considerations; Assessing the tool against the growing body of frameworks and regulations that apply to the use of Generative AI. A growing range of capabilities – LenAI extends the capabilities of the underlying AI models by adding tools that provide more accurate and valuable outputs. These tools include the ability to search the internet, work on a wide range of documents, perform accurate calculations, access information from high quality publications, and more. Enhanced productivity – These features allow colleagues to be more productive and have greater impact in their client work. Early adopters at Oliver Wyman self-reported saving an average of eight hours per week when using the tool. Additionally, they reported spending 20% less time on simple, repetitive tasks and reallocating that time toward more complex tasks. LenAI is a just one example of how Marsh McLennan and Oliver Wyman are harnessing the immense power of AI to empower both colleagues and clients. With an extensive network of AI collaborators, Oliver Wyman has spearheaded numerous AI engagements, delivering exceptional value to clients across a wide range of industries. These engagements cover a wide spectrum of applications, ranging from leveraging AI to boost productivity and efficiency, to navigating the intricacies and risks associated with deploying AI solutions safely. Moreover, Oliver Wyman has helped clients be at the forefront of enhancing the customer experience through cutting-edge AI technologies, while also providing invaluable support for partnership and acquisition decisions in this rapidly evolving field. Notably, Oliver Wyman has developed bespoke tools, including project management platforms, customer personalization engines, and social listening analytics suites, all designed and deployed to meet the higher enterprise safety standards. By embracing responsible AI practices, Oliver Wyman continues to drive innovation and deliver transformative results for its clients. Marsh McLennan’s four businesses are working closely with clients on a myriad of challenges related to AI’s adoption. Its Marsh business is helping clients identify, mitigate, and transfer the risks of generative AI, while Mercer is consulting with clients on how to navigate the impact of generative AI in the world of work. Guy Carpenter works with insurers to help communities and businesses enjoy the benefits of AI while also managing the growing pains associated with these technologies. New Risk • Oct 23
New minor risk - Financial position The company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 93% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Oct 19
Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$1.48 (up from US$1.10 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$5.38b (up 13% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$730.0m (up 34% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 14% (up from 11% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.2%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 9.3%. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 19% per year. Announcement • Oct 13
Marsh McLennan Announces Vice Chair Changes Marsh McLennan announced that effective October 12, 2023, Pat Tomlinson has been appointed President of Mercer, Marsh McLennan’s global business. Martine Ferland remains Mercer CEO and Vice Chair of Marsh McLennan and will oversee Mercer’s regional leaders until she retires on March 31, 2024. Mr. Tomlinson will retain his responsibilities as Marsh McLennan US and Canada CEO and Mercer US and Canada President in the near term. Following Ms. Ferland’s retirement, Mr. Tomlinson will succeed her as President and CEO of Mercer and Vice Chair of Marsh McLennan, and he will join Marsh McLennan’s Executive Committee reporting to John Doyle, Marsh McLennan President and CEO. Pat Tomlinson joined Mercer in 2014 as US and Canada Career business leader and, from 2018 to 2020, led the US East Market, where he guided Mercer's Health, Wealth, and Career businesses to meet ever-changing client needs. Prior to joining Mercer, he spent 17 years with Aon and served as an officer in the US Army, having graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 28
Upcoming dividend of US$0.71 per share at 1.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 October 2023. Payment date: 15 November 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 37% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.1%). Announcement • Sep 06
Mercer Appoints Olaolu Aganga as US Chief Investment Officer Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, announced the appointment of Olaolu Aganga as Partner, US Chief Investment Officer, effective. Ms. Aganga will report to Hooman Kaveh, Global Chief Investment Officer, and join the leadership team for Mercer’s US Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) practice. Based in New York, Ms. Aganga will lead the US OCIO investment team to implement and deliver all aspects of Mercer’s OCIO investment processes, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation, fund manager selection, as well as risk management across Mercer’s US OCIO client base, ranging from endowments and foundations to defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, wealth managers, and insurance companies. Ms. Aganga was most recently a Managing Director within BlackRock’s US OCIO business. Prior to BlackRock, Ms. Aganga advised institutional clients on a variety of investment solutions for Goldman Sachs. Ms. Aganga earned a degree in Mathematics from Smith College and an MBA and a Certificate in Public Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. New Risk • Jul 26
New minor risk - Financial position The company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 94% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Jul 20
Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$2.09 (up from US$1.93 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$5.88b (up 9.2% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$1.04b (up 7.0% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 18% (in line with 2Q 2022). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 18% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 19
Upcoming dividend of US$0.71 per share at 1.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 July 2023. Payment date: 15 August 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 36% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.2%). Announcement • Jul 12
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on August 15, 2023 The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan declared a 20% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.590 to $0.710 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on August 15, 2023, to stockholders of record on July 27, 2023. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Jul 02
Chief Financial Officer exercised options and sold US$6.6m worth of stock On the 29th of June, Mark McGivney exercised 70k options at a strike price of around US$90.79 and sold these shares for an average price of US$186 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. Since December 2022, Mark has owned 33.68k shares directly. Company insiders have collectively sold US$27m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Jun 23
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Jul 20, 2023 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results at 9:30 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 20, 2023 Announcement • Jun 13
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Announces Resignation of Hafize Gaye Erkan from Board of Directors Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced that, due to her recent appointment as Governor of Türkiye’s Central Bank, Hafize Gaye Erkan has stepped down as a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. As a member since early 2022, Ms. Erkan served on the Audit and Directors and Governance committees during her time on the Board. Announcement • May 19
Marsh McLennan Announces R. David Yost Retires from Board Marsh McLennan at its annual meeting of stockholders held on May 18, 2023, announced R. David Yost is retiring from the Board and did not stand for re-election. Recent Insider Transactions • May 06
Independent Director recently sold US$988k worth of stock On the 3rd of May, Óscar Fanjul Martín sold around 6k shares on-market at roughly US$180 per share. This transaction amounted to 7.8% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of US$6.5m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 27
Independent Director recently sold US$987k worth of stock On the 25th of April, Óscar Fanjul Martín sold around 6k shares on-market at roughly US$179 per share. This transaction amounted to 7.3% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth US$989k. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of US$5.5m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Apr 20
First quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$2.50 (up from US$2.13 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$5.92b (up 6.8% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$1.24b (up 15% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 21% (up from 19% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 1.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 28
Upcoming dividend of US$0.59 per share at 1.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 April 2023. Payment date: 15 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 38% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.3%). Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 08
Insider recently sold US$519k worth of stock On the 6th of March, Dean Klisura sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly US$165 per share. This transaction amounted to 13% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth US$1.5m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of US$5.0m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Mar 03
President exercised options and sold US$2.2m worth of stock On the 28th of February, John Doyle exercised options to acquire 14k shares at no cost and sold these for an average price of US$163 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. For the year to December 2017, John's total compensation was 11% salary and 89% other compensation. This indicates that these sales could comprise a meaningful part of their income for the year. John currently holds less than 1% of total shares outstanding. Company insiders have collectively sold US$18m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Feb 19
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer exercised options and sold US$226k worth of stock On the 15th of February, Paul Beswick exercised options to acquire 1k shares at no cost and sold these for an average price of US$171 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. Since March 2022, Paul's direct individual holding has decreased from 9.29k shares to 8.12k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$24m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 07
Independent Director recently sold US$989k worth of stock On the 3rd of February, Óscar Fanjul Martín sold around 6k shares on-market at roughly US$172 per share. This transaction amounted to 6.8% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth US$1.5m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of US$4.0m more than they bought in the last 12 months.