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) |
April 8, 2009 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
The following documents are filed with reference to the Registration Statement (No. 333-155571) on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”), filed by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2008, as amended on December 5, 2008. Such documents are filed in connection with the issuance of shares under the Registration Statement pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 2, 2009.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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(d) |
Exhibits |
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5.1 |
Opinion of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. |
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5.2 |
Opinion of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. |
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23.1 |
Consent of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.1). |
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23.2 |
Consent of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.2). |
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 Secretary
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Date: |
April 9, 2009 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Exhibit |
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5.1 |
Opinion of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. |
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5.2 |
Opinion of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. |
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23.1 |
Consent of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.1). |
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23.2 |
Consent of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.2). |