UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) |
May 26, 2005 |
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) | |
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Delaware |
1-5998 |
36-2668272 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY |
10036 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
(212) 345-5000 |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Section 8—Other Events
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Item 8.01. |
Other Events. |
On May 26, 2005, Marsh Inc., Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.'s risk and insurance services subsidiary, issued a press release announcing that it has retained Banc of America Securities LLC to act as its financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives for its wholesale broking operations. A copy of the press release is attached as an exhibit hereto.
Section 9—Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(c) |
Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press release issued May 26, 2005. | ||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.
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By: |
/s/ Bart Schwartz |
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Name: |
Bart Schwartz |
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Title: |
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel | |
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Date: |
May 26, 2005 |