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) |
August 3, 2007 |
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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) |
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(IRS Employer |
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1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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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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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On August 3, 2007, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (“MMC”) closed the previously announced transaction by which Great-West Lifeco Inc. purchased MMC’s investment management subsidiary Putnam Investments Trust (“Putnam”) for cash consideration of approximately $3.9 billion. After taxes and minority interest, MMC’s net proceeds from the transaction will approach $2.5 billion. The terms of the transaction were described in Item 1.01 of, and the related stock purchase agreement was attached as Exhibit 10.1 to, MMC’s Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2007.
MMC has classified Putnam as discontinued operations since the first quarter of 2007. This classification is reflected in: (i) MMC’s audited consolidated income statements for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, as set forth in Exhibit 99.3 to MMC’s Form 8-K filed on June 11, 2007; and (ii) MMC’s unaudited consolidated income statements for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, as set forth in MMC’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
A copy of a press release issued by MMC on August 3, 2007 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d) |
Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on August 3, 2007. |
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/ Luciana Fato |
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Name: |
Luciana Fato |
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Title: |
Deputy General Counsel-Corporate & |
Corporate Secretary
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Date: |
August 6, 2007 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on August 3, 2007. |
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