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) |
November 13, 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 |
On November 13, 2009, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing that MMC has reached a settlement in the securities and ERISA class action lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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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 November 13, 2009. |
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 |
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Date: |
November 13, 2009 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on November 13, 2009. |