10-Q 1 willisgroupholdings10qq2.htm 10-Q WillisGroupHoldings10Q Q2
 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
 
þ
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013
or
o
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 001-16503
 _______________________________
WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS PUBLIC
LIMITED COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Ireland
 (Jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
98-0352587
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) 

c/o Willis Group Limited
51 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7DQ, England
(Address of principal executive offices)
(011) 44-20-3124-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
   _______________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.      Yes  þ      No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).      Yes  þ      No  ¨
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Large accelerated filer    þ
 
Accelerated filer    ¨
 
Non-accelerated filer      ¨
 
Smaller reporting company    ¨
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).      Yes  ¨      No  þ
As of August 2, 2013 there were outstanding 176,217,924 ordinary shares, nominal value $0.000115 per share, of the Registrant.
 
 
 
 
 



Willis Group Holdings plc


Table Of Contents 

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Certain Definitions
The following definitions apply throughout this quarterly report unless the context requires otherwise:
‘We’, ‘Us’, ‘Company’, ‘Group’, ‘Willis’, ‘Willis Group Holdings’ or ‘Our’
 
Willis Group Holdings and its subsidiaries.
‘Willis Group Holdings’ or ‘Willis Group Holdings plc’
 
Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company, a company organized under the laws of Ireland.
‘shares’
 
The ordinary shares of Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company, nominal value $0.000115 per share.


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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

We have included in this document 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our operations. All statements, other than statements of historical facts that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future, including such things as our, outlook future capital expenditures, growth in commissions and fees, business strategies, competitive strengths, goals, the benefits of new initiatives, growth of our business and operations, plans and references to future successes, are forward-looking statements. Also, when we use the words such as 'anticipate', 'believe', 'estimate', 'expect', 'intend', 'plan', 'probably', or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements.

There are important uncertainties, events and factors that could cause our actual results or performance to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained in this document, including the following:

•
the impact of any regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market, environmental or regulatory conditions on our global business operations;
•
the impact of current financial market conditions on our results of operations and financial condition, including as a result of those associated with the current Eurozone crisis, any insolvencies of or other difficulties experienced by our clients, insurance companies or financial institutions;
•
our ability to implement and realize anticipated benefits of any expense reduction initiative, charge or any revenue generating initiatives;
•
our ability to implement and fully realize anticipated benefits of our new growth strategy;
•
volatility or declines in insurance markets and premiums on which our commissions are based, but which we do not control;
•
our ability to continue to manage our significant indebtedness;
•
our ability to compete effectively in our industry, including the impact of our refusal to accept contingent commissions from carriers in the non-Human Capital areas of our retail brokerage business;
•
material changes in commercial property and casualty markets generally or the availability of insurance products or changes in premiums resulting from a catastrophic event, such as a hurricane;
•
our ability to retain key employees and clients and attract new business;
•
the timing or ability to carry out share repurchases and redemptions;
•
the timing or ability to carry out refinancing or take other steps to manage our capital and the limitations in our long-term debt agreements that may restrict our ability to take these actions;
•
fluctuations in our earnings as a result of potential changes to our valuation allowance(s) on our deferred tax assets;
•
any fluctuations in exchange and interest rates that could affect expenses and revenue;
•
the potential costs and difficulties in complying with a wide variety of foreign laws and regulations and any related changes, given the global scope of our operations;
•
rating agency actions that could inhibit our ability to borrow funds or the pricing thereof;
•
a significant decline in the value of investments that fund our pension plans or changes in our pension plan liabilities or funding obligations;
•
our ability to achieve the expected strategic benefits of transactions, including any growth from associates;
•
further impairment of the goodwill of one of our reporting units, in which case we may be required to record additional significant charges to earnings;
•
our ability to receive dividends or other distributions in needed amounts from our subsidiaries;
•
changes in the tax or accounting treatment of our operations and fluctuations in our tax rate;
•
any potential impact from the US healthcare reform legislation;
•
our involvements in and the results of any regulatory investigations, legal proceedings and other contingencies;
•
underwriting, advisory or reputational risks associated with non-core operations as well as the potential significant impact our non-core operations (including the Willis Capital Markets & Advisory operations) can have on our financial results;
•
our exposure to potential liabilities arising from errors and omissions and other potential claims against us; and
•
the interruption or loss of our information processing systems or failure to maintain secure information systems.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and new factors may emerge from time to time that could also affect actual performance and results. For more information see the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ included in Willis’ Form 10-K for the year

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ended December 31, 2012. Copies are available online at http://www.sec.gov or www.willis.com or on request from the Company as set forth in Part I, Item I ‘Business — Available Information’ in Willis’ Form 10-K.
Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of these assumptions, and therefore also the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions, could themselves prove to be inaccurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included in this document, our inclusion of this information is not a representation or guarantee by us that our objectives and plans will be achieved.
Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and we will not update these forward-looking statements unless the securities laws require us to do so. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this document may not occur, and we caution you against unduly relying on these forward-looking statements.
 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 — Financial Statements
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
Note
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
(millions, except per share data)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
 
 
$
885

 
$
837

 
$
1,931

 
$
1,842

Investment income
 
 
3

 
5

 
7

 
10

Other income
 
 
2

 
—

 
3

 
3

Total revenues
 
 
890

 
842

 
1,941

 
1,855

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
3

 
(529
)
 
(500
)
 
(1,097
)
 
(1,006
)
Other operating expenses
 
 
(155
)
 
(129
)
 
(311
)
 
(285
)
Depreciation expense
 
 
(21
)
 
(19
)
 
(47
)
 
(38
)
Amortization of intangible assets
11

 
(14
)
 
(15
)
 
(28
)
 
(30
)
Total expenses
 
 
(719
)
 
(663
)
 
(1,483
)
 
(1,359
)
OPERATING INCOME
 
 
171

 
179

 
458

 
496

Interest expense
 
 
(32
)
 
(33
)
 
(63
)
 
(65
)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
 
 
139

 
146

 
395

 
431

Income taxes
4

 
(29
)
 
(36
)
 
(77
)
 
(104
)
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
 
 
110

 
110

 
318

 
327

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
 
 
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
12

 
14

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
 
107

 
109

 
330

 
341

Discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

NET INCOME
 
 
107

 
110

 
330

 
342

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(6
)
 
(9
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
 
 
$
105

 
$
108

 
$
324

 
$
333

AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS SHAREHOLDERS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
 
 
$
105

 
$
107

 
$
324

 
$
332

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
 
 
$
105

 
$
108

 
$
324

 
$
333


EARNINGS PER SHARE — BASIC AND DILUTED
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
— Basic earnings per share - continuing operations
5

 
$
0.60

 
$
0.62

 
$
1.86

 
$
1.91

— Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations
5

 
$
0.59

 
$
0.61

 
$
1.83

 
$
1.89

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE
 
 
$
0.28

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.54

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 

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Financial statements

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
Note
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
(millions)
Comprehensive income
 
 
$
113

 
$
78

 
$
299

 
$
342

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 
(9
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
17

 
$
111

 
$
77

 
$
294

 
$
333


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
Note
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
(millions, except share data)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
$
503

 
$
500

Accounts receivable, net
 
 
1,044

 
933

Fiduciary assets
 
 
9,910

 
9,271

Deferred tax assets
 
 
10

 
13

Other current assets
12

 
207

 
181

Total current assets
 
 
11,674

 
10,898

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed assets, net
 
 
452

 
468

Goodwill
10

 
2,829

 
2,827

Other intangible assets, net
11

 
373

 
385

Investments in associates
 
 
177

 
174

Deferred tax assets
 
 
15

 
18

Pension benefits asset
 
 
213

 
136

Other non-current assets
12

 
205

 
206

Total non-current assets
 
 
4,264

 
4,214

TOTAL ASSETS
 
 
$
15,938

 
$
15,112

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
Fiduciary liabilities
 
 
$
9,910

 
$
9,271

Deferred revenue and accrued expenses
 
 
414

 
541

Income taxes payable
 
 
34

 
19

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
14

 
17

 
15

Deferred tax liabilities
 
 
32

 
21

Other current liabilities
13

 
358

 
327

Total current liabilities
 
 
10,765

 
10,194

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
14

 
2,326

 
2,338

Liability for pension benefits
 
 
256

 
282

Deferred tax liabilities
 
 
18

 
18

Provisions for liabilities
 
 
202

 
180

Other non-current liabilities
13

 
371

 
375

Total non-current liabilities
 
 
3,173

 
3,193

Total liabilities
 
 
13,938

 
13,387


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Financial statements

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

 
Note
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
(millions, except share data)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
7

 

 

EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Ordinary shares, $0.000115 nominal value; Authorized: 4,000,000,000; Issued 175,276,936 shares in 2013 and 173,178,733 shares in 2012
 
 
—

 
—

Ordinary shares, €1 nominal value; Authorized: 40,000; Issued 40,000 shares in 2013 and 2012
 
 
—

 
—

Preference shares, $0.000115 nominal value; Authorized: 1,000,000,000; Issued nil shares in 2013 and 2012
 
 
—

 
—

Additional paid-in capital
 
 
1,207

 
1,125

Retained earnings
 
 
1,653

 
1,427

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
16

 
(880
)
 
(850
)
Treasury shares, at cost, 46,408 shares, $0.000115 nominal value, in 2013 and 2012 and 40,000 shares, €1 nominal value, in 2013 and 2012
 
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Total Willis Group Holdings stockholders’ equity
17

 
1,977

 
1,699

Noncontrolling interests
17

 
23

 
26

Total equity
 
 
2,000

 
1,725

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
$
15,938

 
$
15,112


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
Note
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
(millions)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
 
$
330

 
$
342

Adjustments to reconcile net income to total net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from discontinued operations
 
 
—

 
(1
)
Net gain on disposal of operations and fixed and intangible assets
 
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Depreciation expense
 
 
47

 
38

Amortization of intangible assets
11

 
28

 
30

Amortization of cash retention awards
 
 
3

 
116

Net periodic (income) cost of defined benefit pension plans
6

 
(2
)
 
1

Provision for doubtful debts
 
 
2

 
6

Provision for deferred income taxes
 
 
11

 
16

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
 
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Share-based compensation
 
 
21

 
17

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments
 
 
(5
)
 
1

Undistributed earnings of associates
 
 
(4
)
 
(10
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on net income
 
 
(9
)
 
(13
)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of subsidiaries:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
 
(124
)
 
(111
)
Fiduciary assets
 
 
(803
)
 
(1,607
)
Fiduciary liabilities
 
 
803

 
1,607

Cash incentives paid
 
 
(300
)
 
(279
)
Funding of defined benefit pension plans
 
 
(77
)
 
(66
)
Other assets
 
 
(21
)
 
(10
)
Other liabilities
 
 
214

 
100

Movement on provisions
 
 
27

 
(15
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
137

 
158

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds on disposal of fixed and intangible assets
 
 
8

 
5

Additions to fixed assets
 
 
(51
)
 
(63
)
Additions to intangible assets
 
 
(1
)
 
—

Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
 
 
(29
)
 
(4
)
Payments to acquire other investments
 
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
 
(75
)
 
(66
)

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Financial statements

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
Note
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
(millions)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS FROM OPERATING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
$
62

 
$
92

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from draw down of revolving credit facilities
14

 
2

 
50

Repayments of debt
14

 
(8
)
 
(9
)
Repurchase of shares
17

 
—

 
(56
)
Proceeds from issue of shares
 
 
62

 
23

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
 
 
1

 
1

Dividends paid
 
 
(95
)
 
(93
)
Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interests
 
 
—

 
3

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
 
 
(4
)
 
(29
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
 
 
(8
)
 
(10
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
 
(50
)
 
(120
)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
12

 
(28
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(9
)
 
(1
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
 
500

 
436

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
 
 
$
503

 
$
407


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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1.    NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Willis provides a broad range of insurance and reinsurance broking and risk management consulting services to its clients worldwide, both directly and indirectly through its associates. The Company provides both specialized risk management advisory and consulting services on a global basis to clients engaged in specific industrial and commercial activities, and services to small, medium and large corporations through its retail operations.
In its capacity as an advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker, the Company acts as an intermediary between clients and insurance carriers by advising clients on risk management requirements, helping clients determine the best means of managing risk, and negotiating and placing insurance risk with insurance carriers through the Company’s global distribution network.
2.    BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements (‘Interim Financial Statements’) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (‘US GAAP’).
The Interim Financial Statements are unaudited but include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which the Company’s management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position as of such dates and the operating results and cash flows for those periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2013 may not necessarily be indicative of the operating results for the entire fiscal year.
These Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012 included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2013 (‘2012 10-K’).

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ('FASB') issued Accounting Standards Update ('ASU') No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02). This guidance is the culmination of the FASB's deliberation on reporting reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). The amendments in ASU 2013-02 do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income but do require disclosure of amounts reclassified out of AOCI in its entirety, by component, on the face of the statement of operations or in the notes thereto. Amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income must be cross-referenced to other disclosures that provide additional detail. This standard is effective prospectively for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012 and has been applied for this second quarter 2013 - see Note 16 - 'Comprehensive Income'.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists - a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (ASU 2013-11) which provides guidance on financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward (NOL), or similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Such unrecognized tax benefits are required to be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a NOL or other tax credit carryforward whenever the NOL or tax credit carryforward would be available to reduce the additional taxable income or tax due if the tax position is disallowed.
This standard is effective prospectively for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013 although early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements.


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Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)

3.    SALARIES AND BENEFITS EXPENSE
Severance Costs
Severance costs arise in the normal course of business and these charges amounted to $2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013 (six months ended June 30, 2012: $2 million). Of these costs, $2 million was incurred in the three months ended June 30, 2013 (three months ended June 30, 2012: $2 million).

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company incurred additional salaries and benefits costs of $29 million, of which $28 million related to severance costs, in relation to an Expense Reduction Initiative in the first quarter. These costs related to 207 positions that have been or are in the process of being eliminated.


4.    INCOME TAXES
The tables below reflect the components of the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 tax charge:
 
Income
before tax
 
Tax
 
Effective tax
rate
 
(millions, except percentages)
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Non-US ordinary income taxed at estimated annual effective tax rate
$
123

 
$
(26
)
 
21
%
US ordinary income and tax charge
16

 
(3
)
 
19
%
As reported
$
139

 
$
(29
)
 
21
%
Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Ordinary income taxed at estimated annual effective tax rate
$
146

 
$
(36
)
 
25
%
As reported
$
146

 
$
(36
)
 
25
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income
before tax
 
Tax
 
Effective tax
rate
 
(millions, except percentages)
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Non-US ordinary income taxed at estimated annual effective tax rate
$
341

 
$
(71
)
 
21
%
US ordinary income and tax charge
54

 
(6
)
 
11
%
As reported
$
395

 
$
(77
)
 
19
%
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Ordinary income taxed at estimated annual effective tax rate
$
443

 
$
(109
)
 
25
%
Items where tax effect is treated discretely:
 
 
 
 
 
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance in North America
(12
)
 
5

 
41
%
As reported
$
431

 
$
(104
)
 
24
%
For interim income tax reporting purposes, the Company generally determines its best estimate of an annual effective tax rate and applies that rate to its year-to-date ordinary income. The Company's estimated annual effective tax rate excludes significant, unusual or infrequently occurring items and certain other items excluded pursuant to the US GAAP authoritative guidance where applicable. The income tax expense (or benefit) related to all other items is individually computed and recognized when the items occur.
The tax rate in second quarter 2013 was 21 percent compared with 25 percent for the same period of 2012. The tax rate in first half 2013 was 19 percent, compared with 24 percent for the same period of 2012. The reason both the quarter to date and year to date tax rates are lower in 2013 compared to 2012, is primarily due to the impact of a valuation allowance maintained against US deferred tax assets, which results in a smaller tax charge on US profits in the current interim period compared with prior interim periods.

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4. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

The Company's tax rate differs from the US statutory income tax rate of 35 percent primarily due to income being subject to tax in numerous non-US jurisdictions with varying tax rates, as well as the valuation allowance maintained in the US due to losses incurred in recent years.

5.    EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income attributable to Willis Group Holdings by the average number of shares outstanding during each period. The computation of diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities and other contracts to issue shares were exercised or converted into shares or resulted in the issuance of shares that then shared in the net income of the Company.
At June 30, 2013, time-based and performance-based options to purchase 8.8 million and 6.0 million shares (June 30, 2012: 8.7 million and 6.9 million), respectively, and 2.4 million restricted stock units (June 30, 2012: 1.2 million) were outstanding.
Basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows: 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(millions, except per share data)
Net income attributable to Willis Group Holdings
$
105

 
$
108

 
$
324

 
$
333

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic average number of shares outstanding
175

 
173

 
174

 
174

Dilutive effect of potentially issuable shares
3

 
3

 
3

 
2

Diluted average number of shares outstanding
178

 
176

 
177

 
176

Basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.60

 
$
0.62

 
$
1.86

 
$
1.91

Discontinued operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income attributable to Willis Group Holdings shareholders
$
0.60

 
$
0.62

 
$
1.86

 
$
1.91

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dilutive effect of potentially issuable shares
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.02
)
Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.59

 
$
0.61

 
$
1.83

 
$
1.89

Discontinued operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income attributable to Willis Group Holdings shareholders
$
0.59

 
$
0.61

 
$
1.83

 
$
1.89

Options to purchase 2.4 million and 5.1 million shares were not included in the computation of the dilutive effect of stock options for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 respectively because the effect was antidilutive (three and six months ended June 30, 2012: 6.5 million and 6.2 million).


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Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)

6.    PENSION PLANS
The components of the net periodic benefit (income) cost of the UK, US and international and US non-qualified defined benefit plans are as follows:
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
UK Pension
Benefits
 
US Pension
Benefits
 
International and US non-qualified Pension
Benefits
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(millions)
Components of net periodic benefit (income) cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
9

 
$
9

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
1

Interest cost
27

 
27

 
9

 
10

 
2

 
1

Expected return on plan assets
(47
)
 
(45
)
 
(12
)
 
(12
)
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service gain
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss
11

 
10

 
2

 
2

 
1

 
—

Net periodic benefit (income) cost
$
(2
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
—

 
$
2

 
$
1

 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
UK Pension
Benefits
 
US Pension
Benefits
 
International and US non-qualified Pension
Benefits
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(millions)
Components of net periodic benefit (income) cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
18

 
$
17

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
2

 
$
2

Interest cost
54

 
54

 
19

 
20

 
3

 
3

Expected return on plan assets
(94
)
 
(90
)
 
(25
)
 
(23
)
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service gain
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss
22

 
20

 
4

 
4

 
1

 
—

Net periodic benefit (income) cost
$
(3
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
1

 
$
3

 
$
2


During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company made cash contributions of $49 million (2012: $40 million) into the UK defined benefit pension plan. This includes a $10 million payment that arose as a result of the share-buy back program discussed below. In addition to this, a further payment of $6 million (2012: $6 million) was made in respect of employees’ salary sacrifice contributions. Cash contributions of $18 million and $4 million (2012: $16 million and $4 million) were made to the US plan and international and US non-qualified defined benefit pension plans, respectively.
Contributions to the UK defined benefit pension plan in 2013 are expected to total $87 million, of which approximately $22 million relates to on-going contributions calculated as 15.9 percent of active plan members’ pensionable salaries, approximately $55 million relates to contributions towards funding the deficit and $10 million relates to 10 percent of the $100 million share buy-back program completed during 2012, as required under the current agreed schedule of contributions.
In addition, under the current schedule of contributions, further contributions will be payable based on a profit share calculation (equal to 20 percent of EBITDA in excess of $900 million per annum as defined by the revised schedule of contributions) and an exceptional return calculation (equal to 10 percent of any exceptional returns made to shareholders, for example, share buybacks and special dividends). Aggregate contributions under the deficit funding contribution and the profit share calculation are capped at £312 million ($473 million) over the six-year period ended December 31, 2017.
The schedule of contributions is automatically renegotiated after three years and at any earlier time jointly agreed by the Company and the Trustee.

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In addition, for full year 2013, the Company will contribute approximately $12 million to the UK defined benefit pension plan related to employees’ salary sacrifice contributions. The Company also expects to contribute approximately $40 million to the US plan and $11 million to the international and US non-qualified plans for the full year 2013 (inclusive of amounts contributed in the year to date).

7.     COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contractual Obligations
Pensions
The Company’s pension funding obligations are set out in Note 6 — ‘Pension Plans’.
Other Contractual Obligations
In July 2010, the Company made a capital commitment of $25 million to Trident V Parallel Fund, LP. As of June 30, 2013 there had been approximately $12 million of capital contributions.
In May 2011, the Company made a capital commitment of $10 million to Dowling Capital Partners I, LP. As of June 30, 2013 there had been approximately $2 million of capital contributions.
Claims, Lawsuits and Other Proceedings
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various actual and potential claims, lawsuits, and other proceedings relating principally to alleged errors and omissions in connection with the placement of insurance and reinsurance. Similar to other corporations, the Company is also subject to a variety of other claims, including those relating to the Company’s employment practices. Some of the claims, lawsuits and other proceedings seek damages in amounts which could, if assessed, be significant.
Errors and omissions claims, lawsuits, and other proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business are covered in part by professional indemnity or other appropriate insurance. The terms of this insurance vary by policy year and self-insured risks have increased significantly in recent years. Regarding self-insured risks, the Company has established provisions which are believed to be adequate in the light of current information and legal advice, and the Company adjusts such provisions from time to time according to developments.
On the basis of current information, the Company does not expect that the actual claims, lawsuits and other proceedings to which the Company is subject, or potential claims, lawsuits, and other proceedings relating to matters of which it is aware, will ultimately have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Nonetheless, given the large or indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these actions, and the inherent unpredictability of litigation and disputes with insurance companies, it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain matters could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods.
The material actual or potential claims, lawsuits, and other proceedings, of which the Company is currently aware, are:
Stanford Financial Group Litigation
The Company has been named as a defendant in 12 similar lawsuits relating to the collapse of The Stanford Financial Group (‘Stanford’), for which Willis of Colorado, Inc. acted as broker of record on certain lines of insurance. The complaints in these actions generally allege that the defendants actively and materially aided Stanford’s alleged fraud by providing Stanford with certain letters regarding coverage that they knew would be used to help retain or attract actual or prospective Stanford client investors. The complaints further allege that these letters, which contain statements about Stanford and the insurance policies that the defendants placed for Stanford, contained untruths and omitted material facts and were drafted in this manner to help Stanford promote and sell its allegedly fraudulent certificates of deposit.
The 12 actions are as follows:

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Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

•
Troice, et al. v. Willis of Colorado, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 3:9-CV-1274-N, was filed on July 2, 2009 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Willis Group Holdings plc, Willis of Colorado, Inc. and a Willis associate, among others. On April 1, 2011, plaintiffs filed the operative Third Amended Class Action Complaint individually and on behalf of a putative, worldwide class of Stanford investors, adding Willis Limited as a defendant and alleging claims under Texas statutory and common law and seeking damages in excess of $1 billion, punitive damages and costs. On May 2, 2011, the defendants filed motions to dismiss the Third Amended Class Action Complaint, arguing, inter alia, that the plaintiffs’ claims are precluded by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998 (‘SLUSA’).
On May 10, 2011, the court presiding over the Stanford-related actions in the Northern District of Texas entered an order providing that it would consider the applicability of SLUSA to the Stanford-related actions based on the decision in a separate Stanford action not involving a Willis entity, Roland v. Green, Civil Action No. 3:10-CV-0224-N. On August 31, 2011, the court issued its decision in Roland, dismissing that action with prejudice under SLUSA.
On October 27, 2011, the court in Troice entered an order (i) dismissing with prejudice those claims asserted in the Third Amended Class Action Complaint on a class basis on the grounds set forth in the Roland decision discussed above and (ii) dismissing without prejudice those claims asserted the Third Amended Class Action Complaint on an individual basis. Also on October 27, 2011, the court entered a final judgment in the action.
On October 28, 2011, the plaintiffs in Troice filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Subsequently, Troice, Roland and a third action captioned Troice, et al. v. Proskauer Rose LLP, Civil Action No. 3:09-CV-01600-N, which also was dismissed on the grounds set forth in the Roland decision discussed above and on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, were consolidated for purposes of briefing and oral argument. Following the completion of briefing and oral argument, on March 19, 2012, the Fifth Circuit reversed and remanded the actions. On April 2, 2012, the defendants-appellees filed petitions for rehearing en banc.  On April 19, 2012, the petitions for rehearing en banc were denied. On July 18, 2012, defendants-appellees filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court regarding the Fifth Circuit's reversal in Troice. On January 18, 2013, the Supreme Court granted our petition and will hear our appeal. Opening briefs were filed on May 3, 2013. Oral argument has been scheduled for October 7, 2013 and we expect a ruling in late 2013 or early 2014.
•
Ranni v. Willis of Colorado, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 9-22085, was filed on July 17, 2009 against Willis Group Holdings plc and Willis of Colorado, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The complaint was filed on behalf of a putative class of Venezuelan and other South American Stanford investors and alleges claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and Rule 10b-5 thereunder) and Florida statutory and common law and seeks damages in an amount to be determined at trial. On October 6, 2009, Ranni was transferred, for consolidation or coordination with other Stanford-related actions (including Troice), to the Northern District of Texas by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the ‘JPML’). The defendants have not yet responded to the complaint in Ranni.
•
Canabal, et al. v. Willis of Colorado, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 3:9-CV-1474-D, was filed on August 6, 2009 against Willis Group Holdings plc, Willis of Colorado, Inc. and the same Willis associate named as a defendant in Troice, among others, also in the Northern District of Texas. The complaint was filed individually and on behalf of a putative class of Venezuelan Stanford investors, alleged claims under Texas statutory and common law and sought damages in excess of $1 billion, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. On December 18, 2009, the parties in Troice and Canabal stipulated to the consolidation of those actions (under the Troice civil action number), and, on December 31, 2009, the plaintiffs in Canabal filed a notice of dismissal, dismissing the action without prejudice.
•
Rupert, et al. v. Winter, et al., Case No. 2009C115137, was filed on September 14, 2009 on behalf of 97 Stanford investors against Willis Group Holdings plc, Willis of Colorado, Inc. and the same Willis associate, among others, in Texas state court (Bexar County). The complaint alleges claims under the Securities Act of 1933, Texas and Colorado statutory law and Texas common law and seeks special, consequential and treble damages of more than $300 million, attorneys’ fees and costs. On October 20, 2009, certain defendants, including Willis of Colorado, Inc., (i) removed Rupert to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, (ii) notified the JPML of the pendency of this related action and (iii) moved to stay the action pending a determination by the JPML as to whether it should be transferred to the Northern District of Texas for consolidation or coordination with the other Stanford-related actions. On April 1, 2010, the JPML issued a final transfer order for the transfer of Rupert to the Northern District of Texas. On January 24, 2012, the court remanded Rupert to Texas State Court (Bexar County), but stayed the action until further order of the court. The defendants have not yet responded to the complaint in Rupert.

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7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

•
Casanova, et al. v. Willis of Colorado, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 3:10-CV-1862-O, was filed on September 16, 2010 on behalf of seven Stanford investors against Willis Group Holdings plc, Willis Limited, Willis of Colorado, Inc. and the same Willis associate, among others, also in the Northern District of Texas. The complaint alleges claims under Texas statutory and common law and seeks actual damages in excess of $5 million, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. The defendants have not yet responded to the complaint in Casanova.
•
Rishmague, et ano. v. Winter, et al., Case No. 2011CI2585, was filed on March 11, 2011 on behalf of two Stanford investors, individually and as representatives of certain trusts, against Willis Group Holdings plc, Willis of Colorado, Inc., Willis of Texas, Inc. and the same Willis associate, among others, in Texas state court (Bexar County). The complaint alleges claims under Texas and Colorado statutory law and Texas common law and seeks special, consequential and treble damages of more than $37 million and attorneys’ fees and costs. On April 11, 2011, certain defendants, including Willis of Colorado, Inc., (i) removed Rishmague to the Western District of Texas, (ii) notified the JPML of the pendency of this related action and (iii) moved to stay the action pending a determination by the JPML as to whether it should be transferred to the Northern District of Texas for consolidation or coordination with the other Stanford-related actions. On August 8, 2011, the JPML issued a final transfer order for the transfer of Rishmague to the Northern District of Texas, where it is currently pending. The defendants have not yet responded to the complaint in Rishmague.
•
MacArthur v. Winter, et al., Case No. 2013-07840, was filed on February 8, 2013 on behalf of two Stanford investors against Willis Group Holdings plc, Willis of Colorado, Inc., Willis of Texas, Inc. and the same Willis associate, among others, in Texas state court (Harris County). The complaint alleges claims under Texas and Colorado statutory law and Texas common law and seeks actual, special, consequential and treble damages of approximately $4 million and attorneys' fees and costs. On March 29, 2013, Willis of Colorado, Inc. and Willis of Texas, Inc. (i) removed MacArthur to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and (ii) notified the JPML of the pendency of this related action. On April 2, 2013, Willis of Colorado, Inc. and Willis of Texas, Inc. filed a motion in the Southern District of Texas to stay the action pending a determination by the JPML as to whether it should be transferred to the Northern District of Texas for consolidation or coordination with the other Stanford-related actions. Also on April 2, 2013, the court presiding over MacArthur in the Southern District of Texas transferred the action to the Northern District of Texas for consolidation or coordination with the other Stanford-related actions. The defendants have not yet responded to the complaint in MacArthur.
•
Florida suits: On February 14, 2013, five law suits were filed against Willis Group Holdings plc, Willis Limited and Willis of Colorado, Inc. in Florida state court (Miami-Dade County) alleging violations of Florida common law. The five suits are: (1) Barbar, et al. v. Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company, et al., Case No. 13-05666CA27, filed on behalf of 35 Stanford investors seeking compensatory damages in excess of $30 million; (2) de Gadala-Maria, et al. v. Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company, et al., Case No. 13-05669CA30, filed on behalf of 64 Stanford investors seeking compensatory damages in excess of $83.5 million; (3) Ranni, et ano. v. Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company, et al., Case No. 13-05673CA06, filed on behalf of two Stanford investors seeking compensatory damages in excess of $3 million; (4) Tisminesky, et al. v. Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company, et al., Case No. 13-05676CA09, filed on behalf of 11 Stanford investors seeking compensatory damages in excess of $6.5 million; and (5) Zacarias, et al. v. Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company, et al., Case No. 13-05678CA11, filed on behalf of 10 Stanford investors seeking compensatory damages in excess of $12.5 million. On June 3, 2013, Willis of Colorado, Inc. removed all five cases to the Southern District of Florida and, on June 4, 2013, notified the JPML of the pendency of these related actions. On June 10, 2013, the court in Tisminesky issued an order sua sponte staying and administratively closing that action pending a determination by the JPML as to whether it should be transferred to the Northern District of Texas for consolidation and coordination with the other Stanford-related actions. On June 11, 2013, Willis of Colorado, Inc. moved to stay the other four actions pending the JPML's transfer decision. On June 20, 2013, the JPML issued a conditional transfer order for the transfer of the five actions to the Northern District of Texas, the transmittal of which was stayed for seven days to allow for any opposition to be filed. On June 28, 2013, with no opposition having been filed, the JPML lifted the stay, enabling the transfer to go forward. The defendants have not yet responded to the complaints in these actions.

Additional actions could be brought in the future by other investors in certificates of deposit issued by Stanford and its affiliates, including by the Stanford Receiver and/or the Stanford Investor Committee, with whom we have a tolling agreement that expires on August 31, 2013. If that tolling agreement is not extended, the Receiver and/or the Stanford Investor Committee may file suit based on substantially similar allegations to those above. The Company disputes these allegations and intends to defend itself vigorously against these actions. The outcomes of these actions, however, including any losses or other payments that may occur as a result, cannot be predicted at this time.


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Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

European Commission Sector Inquiry

In 2006, the European Commission ('EC') issued questionnaires pursuant to its Sector Inquiry (or, in respect of Norway, the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority ('EFTAS')), related to insurance business practices, including compensation arrangements for brokers, to at least 150 European brokers including our operations in nine European countries. The Company filed responses to the questionnaires. On September 25, 2007, the EC and EFTAS issued a joint report expressing concerns over potential conflicts of interest in the industry relating to remuneration and binding authorities and also over the nature of the coinsurance market.
The Company cooperated with both the EC and the EFTAS to resolve issues raised in their final joint report regarding coinsurance. In 2012, the EC appointed Ernst & Young to conduct a review of the coinsurance market and Ernst & Young approached one broking firm in each Member State. Three of our European subsidiaries (UK, Spain and the Netherlands) either met with Ernst & Young or received questionnaires from them on this matter in 2012. The EC published Ernst & Young's report on February 11, 2013, which described the nature and benefits of the coinsurance and subscription markets. The EC intends to consult further on these findings during 2013 before determining next steps.
Regulatory Investigation
In 2011, we and the UK Financial Services Authority (the 'FSA') announced a settlement for lapses by Willis Limited, our UK brokerage subsidiary, in its implementation and documentation of its controls to counter the risks of improper payments being made to non-FSA authorized overseas third parties engaged to help win business, particularly in high risk jurisdictions.
As a result of an FSA settlement in 2011, we conducted a further internal review of certain high-risk payments made by our UK subsidiary between 2005 and 2009. We do not believe that this further internal review will result in any material fines or sanctions, but there can be no assurance that any resolution will not have an adverse impact on us or our ability to conduct our business in certain jurisdictions. While we believe that our current systems and controls are adequate and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, we cannot assure that such systems and controls will prevent any violations of applicable laws and regulations.

8.    DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments
In addition to the note below, see Note 9 — ‘Fair Value Measurement’ for information about the fair value hierarchy of derivatives.
Primary Risks Managed by Derivative Financial Instruments
The main risks managed by derivative financial instruments are interest rate risk and foreign currency risk. The Company’s board of directors reviews and approves policies for managing each of these risks as summarized below.
The Company enters into derivative transactions (principally interest rate swaps and forward foreign currency contracts) in order to manage interest rate and foreign currency risks arising from the Company’s operations and its sources of finance. The Company does not hold financial or derivative instruments for trading purposes.
Interest Rate Risk — Investment Income
As a result of the Company’s operating activities, the Company receives cash for premiums and claims which it deposits in short-term investments denominated in US dollars and other currencies. The Company earns interest on these funds, which is included in the Company’s financial statements as investment income. These funds are regulated in terms of access and the instruments in which they may be invested, most of which are short-term in maturity.
In order to manage interest rate risk arising from these financial assets, the Company entered into interest rate swaps to receive a fixed rate of interest and pay a variable rate of interest denominated in the various currencies related to the short-term investments. The use of interest rate contracts essentially converted groups of short-term variable rate investments to fixed rate investments. The fair value of these contracts was recorded in other assets and other liabilities. For contracts that qualified as

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cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, the effective portions of changes in fair value were recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, to the extent that the hedge relationships were highly effective.
From the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company stopped entering into any new hedging transactions relating to interest rate risk from investments, given the flat yield curve environment at that time. Further to this, during second quarter 2012, the Company closed out its legacy position for these interest rate swap contracts.
 
The fair value of these swaps at the close out date was $16 million, representing a cash settlement amount on termination. In connection with the terminated swaps, the Company retained a gain of $15 million in other comprehensive income as the forecasted short-term investment transactions in relation to which the swaps qualified as cash flow hedges were still considered probable. These amounts are reclassified into earnings consistent with when the forecasted swap transactions affect earnings. We expect approximately $5 million of the gain to be recognized in the consolidated statement of operations in 2013 including $3 million already recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2013.
At June 30, 2013, the Company had no derivative financial instruments that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk on investments.
Interest Rate Risk — Interest Expense
The Company's operations are financed principally by $2,050 million fixed rate senior notes and $281 million under a 5-year term loan facility. The Company also has access to $522 million under three revolving credit facilities.
The 5-year term loan facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.50%. As of June 30, 2013, $nil was drawn on the $500 million revolving credit facility. Drawings under that facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50%. These margins apply while the Company’s debt rating remains BBB-/Baa3. Should the Company’s debt rating change, then the margin will change in accordance with the credit facilities agreements. The fixed rate senior notes bear interest at various rates as detailed in Note 14 — ‘Debt’.
During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company entered into a series of interest rate swaps for a total notional amount of $350 million to receive a fixed rate and pay a variable rate on a semi-annual basis, with a maturity date of July 15, 2015. The Company had previously designated and accounted for these instruments as fair value hedges against its $350 million 5.625% senior notes due 2015 until the first quarter of 2013 at which point these swaps, although remaining as economic hedges, no longer qualified for hedge accounting. The fair value of the interest rate swaps continues to be included within other assets and the fair value of the hedged element of the senior notes previously recognized within long-term debt will be amortized through interest expense over the period to maturity.
To hedge against the potential variability in benchmark interest rates ahead of future debt financing transactions, during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 the Company entered into two short-term treasury locks, having an aggregate notional amount of $440 million. Both treasury locks were designated as being in cash flow hedging relationships.
The treasury lock contracts are recorded at fair value in other assets and other liabilities; to the extent that the hedges are highly effective and qualify for hedge accounting, a gain or loss will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income; any ineffectiveness will be recognized within interest expense.
Any gain or loss accumulated in other comprehensive income, will be amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the life of the corresponding debt, when issued.
Foreign Currency Risk
The Company’s primary foreign exchange risks arise:
•
from changes in the exchange rate between US dollars and Pounds sterling as its London market operations earn the majority of their revenues in US dollars and incur expenses predominantly in Pounds sterling, and may also hold a significant net sterling asset or liability position on the balance sheet. In addition, the London market operations earn significant revenues in Euros and Japanese yen; and
•
from the translation into US dollars of the net income and net assets of its foreign subsidiaries, excluding the London market operations which are US dollar denominated.

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Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

The foreign exchange risks in its London market operations are hedged as follows:
•
to the extent that forecast Pounds sterling expenses exceed Pounds sterling revenues, the Company limits its exposure to this exchange rate risk by the use of forward contracts matched to specific, clearly identified cash outflows arising in the ordinary course of business; and
•
to the extent the UK operations earn significant revenues in Euros and Japanese yen, the Company limits its exposure to changes in the exchange rate between the US dollar and these currencies by the use of forward contracts matched to a percentage of forecast cash inflows in specific currencies and periods. In addition, we are also exposed to foreign exchange risk on any net sterling asset or liability position in our London market operations.
The fair value of foreign currency contracts is recorded in other assets and other liabilities. For contracts that qualify as accounting hedges, changes in fair value resulting from movements in the spot exchange rate are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income while changes resulting from a movement in the time value are recorded in interest expense. For contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting, the total change in fair value is recorded in interest expense. Amounts held in comprehensive income are reclassified into earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings.
At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s foreign currency contracts were all designated as hedging instruments except those relating to short-term cash flows and hedges of certain intercompany loans.
 
The table below summarizes by major currency the contractual amounts of the Company’s forward contracts to exchange foreign currencies for Pounds sterling in the case of US dollars and US dollars for Euro and Japanese yen. Foreign currency notional amounts are reported in US dollars translated at contracted exchange rates.
 
 
Sell
 
Fair value
 
(millions)
US dollar
$
205

 
$
(13
)
Euro
87

 
2

Japanese yen
38

 
4

In addition to forward exchange contracts we undertake short-term foreign exchange swaps for liquidity purposes. These are not designated as hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting. The fair values at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were immaterial.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company entered into a number of foreign currency transactions in order to hedge certain intercompany loans.  These derivatives were not designated as hedging instruments and were for a total notional amount of $123 million (December 31, 2012: $63 million).  In respect of these transactions, an immaterial amount has been recognized as an asset within other current assets and a nominal gain has been recognized in other operating expenses for the period.

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Derivative Financial Instruments
The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments and their balance sheet classification at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value
Derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments:
 
Balance sheet
classification
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
(millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward exchange contracts
 
Other assets
 
$
7

 
$
9

Interest rate swaps (fair value hedges)
 
Other assets
 
—

 
22

Treasury locks (cash flow hedges)
 
Other assets
 
17

 
—

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$
24

 
$
31

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward exchange contracts
 
Other liabilities
 
$
14

 
$
—

Treasury locks (cash flow hedges)
 
Other liabilities
 
—

 
—

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$
14

 
$
—

The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments that are no longer in a hedging relationship and their balance sheet classification at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 
 
 
 
Fair value
Derivative financial instruments no longer designated as hedging instruments:
 
Balance sheet
classification
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
(millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
Other assets
 
$
19

 
$
—



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Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

Cash Flow Hedges
The table below presents the effects of derivative financial instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of operations and the consolidated statements of equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Derivatives in cash flow
hedging relationships
 
Amount of
gain (loss)
recognized
in OCI(i)on derivative (effective
element)
 
Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI(i) into
income (effective element)
 
Amount of
gain (loss)
reclassified
from
accumulated
OCI(i) into
income
(effective
element)
 
Location of gain (loss)
recognized in income on derivative
(ineffective hedges and ineffective
element of effective hedges)
 
Amount of
gain (loss)
recognized
in income on derivative
(ineffective
hedges
and
ineffective
element of
effective
hedges)
 
 
(millions)
 
 
 
(millions)
 
 
 
(millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
—

 
Investment income
 
$
(2
)
 
Other operating expenses
 
$
—

Treasury locks
 
16

 
Interest expense
 
—

 
Interest expense
 
1

Forward exchange contracts
 
(1
)
 
Other operating expenses
 
1

 
Interest expense
 
—

Total
 
$
15

 
 
 
$
(1
)
 
 
 
$
1

Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
5

 
Investment income
 
$
(5
)
 
Other operating expenses
 
$
—

Forward exchange contracts
 
4

 
Other operating expenses
 
(2
)
 
Interest expense
 
(1
)
Total
 
$
9

 
 
 
$
(7
)
 
 
 
$
(1
)
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
—

 
Investment income
 
$
(3
)
 
Other operating expenses
 
$
—

Treasury locks
 
16

 
Interest expense
 
—

 
Interest expense
 
1

Forward exchange contracts
 
(14
)
 
Other operating expenses
 
(1
)
 
Interest expense
 
—

Total
 
$
2

 
 
 
$
(4
)
 
 
 
$
1

Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
3

 
Investment income
 
$
(3
)
 
Other operating expenses
 
$
—

Forward exchange contracts
 
7

 
Other operating expenses
 
—

 
Interest expense
 
—

Total
 
$
10

 
 
 
$
(3
)
 
 
 
$
—

 ____________________
Amounts above shown gross of tax.
(i) Other Comprehensive Income

For interest rate swaps, all components of each derivative’s gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. For foreign exchange contracts, only the changes in fair value resulting from movements in the spot exchange rates are included in this assessment. In instances where the timing of expected cash flows can be matched exactly to the maturity of the foreign exchange contract, then changes in fair value attributable to movement in the forward points are also included.
At June 30, 2013, the Company estimates there will be $3 million of net derivative gains reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income into earnings within the next twelve months as the forecasted transactions affect earnings.
Fair Value Hedges
The Company had previously designated and accounted for interest rate swaps as fair value hedges against its $350 million 5.625% senior notes due 2015 until the first quarter of 2013 at which point these swaps, although remaining as economic hedges, no longer qualified for hedge accounting.
The table below presents the effects of derivative financial instruments in fair value hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

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8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

 
Derivative in fair value hedging relationships
 
Hedged item in fair value hedging
relationship
 
(Loss) gain
recognized
for
derivative
 
Gain (loss) recognized for hedged item
 
Ineffectiveness recognized in interest expense
 
 
 
 
(millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
5.625% senior notes due 2015
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
5.625% senior notes due 2015
 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
5.625% senior notes due 2015
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
5.625% senior notes due 2015
 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
All components of each derivative’s gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
The table below presents the effects of derivative financial instruments no longer in fair value hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
Derivative no longer in fair value hedging relationships
 
Hedged item no longer in fair value hedging relationship
 
(Loss) gain
recognized
for
derivative
 
Amortization of prior loss recognized on hedged item
 
Net (loss) gain recognized in interest expense
 
 
 
 
(millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
5.625% senior notes due 2015
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(1
)
Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
5.625% senior notes due 2015
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
5.625% senior notes due 2015
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
1

Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
5.625% senior notes due 2015
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—


Credit Risk and Concentrations of Credit Risk
Credit risk represents the loss that would be recognized at the reporting date if counterparties failed to perform as contracted and from movements in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. The Company currently does not anticipate non-performance by its counterparties. The Company generally does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk.
Concentrations of credit risk that arise from financial instruments exist for groups of customers or counterparties when they have similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions. Financial instruments on the balance sheet that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and derivatives which are recorded at fair value.
The Company maintains a policy providing for the diversification of cash and cash equivalent investments and places such investments in an extensive number of financial institutions to limit the amount of credit risk exposure. These financial institutions are monitored on an ongoing basis for credit quality predominantly using information provided by credit agencies.

24
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to receivables are limited due to the large number of clients and markets in which the Company does business, as well as the dispersion across many geographic areas. Management does not believe significant risk exists in connection with the Company's concentrations of credit as of June 30, 2013.

9.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
The Company has categorized its assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis into a three-level fair value hierarchy, based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value as follows:
•
Level 1: refers to fair values determined based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets;
•
Level 2: refers to fair values estimated using observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data; and
•
Level 3: includes fair values estimated using unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosure for financial instruments:

•
Long-term debt excluding the fair value hedge - Fair values are based on quoted market values and so classified as Level 1 measurements.
•
Derivative financial instruments - Market values have been used to determine the fair value of interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts based on estimated amounts the Company would receive or have to pay to terminate the agreements, taking into account the current interest rate environment or current foreign currency forward rates.

Recurring basis

The following table presents, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 
June 30, 2013
 
Quoted
prices in
active
markets
for
identical
assets
 
Significant
other
observable
inputs
 
Significant
other
unobservable
inputs
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(millions)
Assets at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
503

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
503

Fiduciary funds (included within Fiduciary assets)
1,950

 
—

 
—

 
1,950

Derivative financial instruments
—

 
43

 
—

 
43

Total assets
$
2,453

 
$
43

 
$
—

 
$
2,496

 

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9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

 
December 31, 2012
 
Quoted
prices in
active
markets
for
identical
assets
 
Significant
other
observable
inputs
 
Significant
other
unobservable
inputs
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(millions)
Assets at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
500

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
500

Fiduciary funds (included within Fiduciary assets)
1,796

 
—

 
—

 
1,796

Derivative financial instruments
—

 
31

 
—

 
31

Total assets
$
2,296

 
$
31

 
$
—

 
$
2,327

Liabilities at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in fair value of hedged debt (i)
$
—

 
$
18

 
$
—

 
$
18

Total liabilities
$
—

 
$
18

 
$
—

 
$
18

____________________ 
(i) 
Changes in the fair value of the underlying hedged debt instrument since inception of the hedging relationship are included in long-term debt.

The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments held or issued to finance the Company’s operations is summarized below. Certain estimates and judgments were required to develop the fair value amounts. The fair value amounts shown below are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company would realize upon disposition nor do they indicate the Company’s intent or ability to dispose of the financial instrument.
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Carrying
amount
 
Fair
value
 
Carrying
amount
 
Fair
value
 
(millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial instruments
$
43

 
$
43

 
$
31

 
$
31

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term debt
$
17

 
$
17

 
$
15

 
$
15

Long-term debt
2,326

 
2,509

 
2,338

 
2,576

Derivative financial instruments
14

 
14

 
—

 
—


10.    GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of businesses acquired over the fair market value of identifiable net assets at the dates of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to impairment testing annually and whenever facts or circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

The Company has determined that its reporting units are consistent with its operating segments: North America; International and Global. Goodwill is allocated to these reporting units based on the original purchase price allocation for acquisitions within the reporting units. When a business entity is sold, goodwill is allocated to the disposed entity based on the fair value of that entity compared with the fair value of the reporting unit in which it is included.
 

26
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
10. GOODWILL (Continued)

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 are as follows:
 
 
Global
 
North
America
 
International
 
Total
 
(millions)
Balance at January 1, 2012:


 


 


 


Goodwill, gross
$
1,122

 
$
1,782

 
$
391

 
$
3,295

Accumulated impairment losses
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Goodwill, net
$
1,122

 
$
1,782

 
$
391

 
$
3,295

Purchase price allocation adjustments
—

 
—

 
2

 
2

Goodwill acquired during the year
—

 
10

 
2

 
12

Goodwill disposed of during the year
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Goodwill impairment charge
—

 
(492
)
 
—

 
(492
)
Foreign exchange
5

 
—

 
6

 
11

Balance at December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill, gross
$
1,127

 
$
1,792

 
$
400

 
$
3,319

Accumulated impairment losses
—

 
(492
)
 
—

 
(492
)
Goodwill, net
$
1,127

 
$
1,300

 
$
400

 
$
2,827

Goodwill acquired during the period
16

 
—

 
1

 
17

Foreign exchange
(7
)
 
—

 
(8
)
 
(15
)
Balance at June 30, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill, gross
$
1,136

 
$
1,792

 
$
393

 
$
3,321

Accumulated impairment losses
—

 
(492
)
 
—

 
(492
)
Goodwill, net
$
1,136

 
$
1,300

 
$
393

 
$
2,829




11.    OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Other intangible assets are classified into the following categories:
•
‘Customer and Marketing Related’, including:
•
client relationships;
•
client lists;
•
non-compete agreements;
•
trade names; and
•
‘Contract based, Technology and Other’ includes all other purchased intangible assets.

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11. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Continued)

The major classes of amortizable intangible assets are as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Gross
carrying
amount
 
Accumulated
amortization
 
Net
carrying
amount
 
Gross
carrying
amount
 
Accumulated
amortization
 
Net
carrying
amount
 
(millions)
Customer and Marketing Related:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Client Relationships
$
690

 
$
(326
)
 
$
364

 
$
717

 
$
(340
)
 
$
377

Client Lists
3

 
(1
)
 
2

 
3

 
(1
)
 
2

Non-compete Agreements
4

 
—

 
4

 
3

 
—

 
3

Trade Names
2

 
(1
)
 
1

 
11

 
(10
)
 
1

Total Customer and Marketing Related
699

 
(328
)
 
371

 
734

 
(351
)
 
383

Contract based, Technology and Other
5

 
(3
)
 
2

 
4

 
(2
)
 
2

Total amortizable intangible assets
$
704

 
$
(331
)
 
$
373

 
$
738

 
$
(353
)
 
$
385

 
The aggregate amortization of intangible assets for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $28 million (six months ended June 30, 2012: $30 million), of which $14 million was recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2013 (three months ended June 30, 2012: $15 million). The estimated aggregate amortization of intangible assets for each of the next five years ended December 31 is as follows:
 
Remainder of
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
(millions)
Amortization of intangible assets
$
29

 
$
49

 
$
41

 
$
36

 
$
31

 
$
187

 
$
373


28
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)

12.    OTHER ASSETS
An analysis of other assets is as follows:
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(millions)
Other current assets
 
 
 
Prepayments and accrued income
$
75

 
$
61

Income tax receivable
32

 
50

Derivatives
26

 
14

Debt issuance costs
3

 
3

Other
71

 
53

Total other current assets
$
207

 
$
181

Other non-current assets
 
 
 
Deferred compensation plan assets
$
97

 
$
97

Derivatives
17

 
17

Prepayments and accrued income
21

 
24

Debt issuance costs
11

 
12

Other receivables
59

 
56

Total other non-current assets
$
205

 
$
206

Total other assets
$
412

 
$
387


13.    OTHER LIABILITIES
An analysis of other liabilities is as follows: 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(millions)
Other current liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
88

 
$
88

Accrued dividends payable
50

 
47

Other taxes payable
52

 
44

Accrued interest payable
37

 
34

Derivatives
9

 
—

Other payables
122

 
114

Total other current liabilities
$
358

 
$
327

Other non-current liabilities
 
 
 
Incentives from lessors
$
168

 
$
173

Deferred compensation plan liability
97

 
101

Capital lease obligation
25

 
28

Other payables
81

 
73

Total other non-current liabilities
$
371

 
$
375

Total other liabilities
$
729

 
$
702


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14.    DEBT
Short-term debt and current portion of the long-term debt consists of the following: 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(millions)
Current portion of 5-year term loan facility expires 2016
$
15

 
$
15

Revolving credit facility
2

 
—

 
$
17

 
$
15

Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
5-year term loan facility expires 2016
$
266

 
$
274

5.625% senior notes due 2015
350

 
350

Fair value adjustment on 5.625% senior notes due 2015
14

 
18

4.125% senior notes due 2016
299

 
299

6.200% senior notes due 2017
600

 
600

7.000% senior notes due 2019
300

 
300

5.750% senior notes due 2021
496

 
496

3-year term loan facility expires 2015
1

 
1

 
$
2,326

 
$
2,338

The 5-year term loan facility expiring 2016 bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.50% and is repayable in quarterly installments and a final repayment of $225 million is due in the fourth quarter of 2016. Drawings under the revolving $500 million credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.50% and the facility expires on December 16, 2016. These margins apply while the Company’s debt rating remains BBB-/Baa3. As of June 30, 2013 $nil was outstanding under this revolving credit facility.

On July 23, 2013 we entered into an amendment to our existing credit facilities to extend both the amount of financing and the maturity date of the facilities. As a result of this amendment, our revolving credit facility has been increased from $500 million to $800 million. There has been no increase to the remaining $281 million outstanding on the $300 million term loan. The maturity date has been extended to July 23, 2018, from December 16, 2016.

There were no changes to the previously disclosed interest rates or on-going fees payable with respect to the term loan or the revolving credit facility.

The amended term loan is repayable in quarterly installments and a final repayment of $186 million is due in the third quarter of 2018.

The agreements relating to these facilities continue to contain requirements to maintain maximum levels of consolidated funded indebtedness in relation to consolidated EBITDA and minimum levels of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense, subject to certain adjustments. In connection with the amendment discussed above, we can request an increase in the maximum consolidated leverage ratio for up to four fiscal quarters following the completion of one or more acquisitions in a 15 month period where the aggregate consideration equals or exceeds an agreed threshold.

On July 25, 2013 the Company commenced cash tender offers for (1) any of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2015 and (2) up to a maximum amount of the 6.200% Senior Notes due 2017 and 7.000% Senior Notes due 2019 such that the aggregate principal amount of the notes tendered and accepted for purchase is equal to $500 million principal amount of Notes less the aggregate principal amount of the 5.625% Senior Note due 2015 tendered and accepted for purchase.

30
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)

15.    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental disclosures regarding cash flow information and non-cash flow investing and financing activities are as follows:
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(millions)
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash payments for income taxes, net
$
26

 
$
21

Cash payments for interest
59

 
57

Acquisitions:
 
 
 
Fair value of assets acquired
$
46

 
$
—

Less: Liabilities assumed
(30
)
 
—

Net assets acquired, net of cash acquired
$
16

 
$
—


16.    COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
The components of comprehensive income are as follows:
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
Before tax amount
 
Tax
 
Net of tax amount
 
Before tax amount
 
Tax
 
Net of tax amount
 
(millions)
 
(millions)
Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(15
)
 
$
—

 
$
(15
)
 
$
(49
)
 
$
—

 
$
(49
)
Pension funding adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation on pension funding adjustments
1

 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
13

 
(4
)
 
9

Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss
14

 
(2
)
 
12

 
12

 
(4
)
 
8

Amortization of unrecognized prior service gain
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
13

 
(3
)
 
10

 
23

 
(7
)
 
16

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on interest rate swaps (effective element)
—

 
—

 
—

 
5

 
(1
)
 
4

Interest rate swap reclassification adjustment
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 
1

 
(4
)
Gain on forward exchange contracts (effective element)
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
4

 
(1
)
 
3

Forward exchange contracts reclassification adjustment
1

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Gain on treasury lock (effective element)
16

 
(3
)
 
13

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
14

 
(3
)
 
11

 
2

 
(1
)
 
1

Other comprehensive income (loss)
12

 
(6
)
 
6

 
(24
)
 
(8
)
 
(32
)
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Willis Group Holdings
$
12

 
$
(6
)
 
$
6

 
$
(23
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(31
)



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16. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Continued)

 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
Before tax amount
 
Tax
 
Net of tax amount
 
Before tax amount
 
Tax
 
Net of tax amount
 
(millions)
 
(millions)
Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(89
)
 
$
—

 
$
(89
)
 
$
(14
)
 
$
—

 
$
(14
)
Pension funding adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation on pension funding adjustments
54

 
(15
)
 
39

 
(8
)
 
2

 
(6
)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss
27

 
(5
)
 
22

 
24

 
(7
)
 
17

Amortization of unrecognized prior service gain
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
78

 
(19
)
 
59

 
13

 
(4
)
 
9

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on interest rate swaps (effective element)
—

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
(1
)
 
2

Interest rate swap reclassification adjustment
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
Gain on forward exchange contracts (effective element)
(14
)
 
3

 
(11
)
 
7

 
(2
)
 
5

Forward exchange contracts reclassification adjustment
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Gain on treasury lock (effective element)
16

 
(3
)
 
13

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
7

 
(2
)
 
5

Other comprehensive (loss) income
(13
)
 
(18
)
 
(31
)
 
6

 
(6
)
 
—

Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
1

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Willis Group Holdings
$
(12
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
(30
)
 
$
6

 
$
(6
)
 
$
—



The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:
 
 
 
Net foreign currency translation adjustment
 
Pension funding adjustment
 
Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments
 
Total
 
 
(millions)
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
(34
)
 
$
(831
)
 
$
15

 
$
(850
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
 
(88
)
 
39

 
2

 
(47
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 
—

 
20

 
(3
)
 
17

Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of tax and noncontrolling interests
 
(88
)
 
59

 
(1
)
 
(30
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
 
$
(122
)
 
$
(772
)
 
$
14

 
$
(880
)



32
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
16. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Continued)

Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into the statement of operations are as follows:
Details about accumulated other comprehensive income components
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the statement of operations
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
(millions)
 
 
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges (Note 8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(5
)
 
Investment income
Foreign exchange contracts
 
1

 
(2
)
 
Other operating expenses
 
 
(1
)
 
(7
)
 
Total before tax
Tax
 
—

 
1

 
 
 
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(6
)
 
Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items (Note 6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prior service gain
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(2
)
 
Salaries and benefits
Net actuarial loss
 
14

 
12

 
Salaries and benefits
 
 
12

 
10

 
Total before tax
Tax
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
 
 
 
$
11

 
$
7

 
Net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total reclassifications for the period
 
$
10

 
$
1

 
 

Details about accumulated other comprehensive income components
 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the statement of operations
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
(millions)
 
 
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges (Note 8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(3
)
 
Investment income
Foreign exchange contracts
 
(1
)
 
—

 
Other operating expenses
 
 
(4
)
 
(3
)
 
Total before tax
Tax
 
1

 
1

 

 
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(2
)
 
Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items (Note 6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prior service gain
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(3
)
 
Salaries and benefits
Net actuarial loss
 
27

 
24

 
Salaries and benefits
 
 
24

 
21

 
Total before tax
Tax
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
 

 
 
$
20

 
$
15

 
Net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total reclassifications for the period
 
$
17

 
$
13

 
 

33

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17.    EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
The components of stockholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests are as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
stockholders
 
Noncontrolling
interests
 
Total
equity
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
stockholders
 
Noncontrolling
interests
 
Total
equity
 
(millions)
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,699

 
$
26

 
$
1,725

 
$
2,486

 
$
31

 
$
2,517

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
324

 
6

 
330

 
333

 
9

 
342

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
(30
)
 
(1
)
 
(31
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Comprehensive income
294

 
5

 
299

 
333

 
9

 
342

Dividends
(98
)
 
(8
)
 
(106
)
 
(94
)
 
(11
)
 
(105
)
Additional paid-in capital
86

 
—

 
86

 
39

 
—

 
39

Repurchase of shares (i)
—

 
—

 
—

 
(56
)
 
—

 
(56
)
Additional noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
1

 
3

Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
(23
)
 
(6
)
 
(29
)
Balance at end of period
$
1,977

 
$
23

 
$
2,000

 
$
2,687

 
$
24

 
$
2,711

 _________________________________
(i) 
Based on settlement date we repurchased 1,579,849 shares at an average price of $35.31 in the six months ended June 30, 2012.
The effects on equity of changes in Willis Group Holdings ownership interest in its subsidiaries are as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2012
 
(millions)
Net income attributable to Willis Group Holdings
$
324

 
$
333

Transfers from noncontrolling interest:
 
 
 
Decrease in Willis Group Holdings paid-in capital for purchase of noncontrolling interests
(4
)
 
(23
)
Increase in Willis Group Holdings paid-in capital for sale of noncontrolling interests
—

 
2

Net transfers to noncontrolling interests
(4
)
 
(21
)
Change from net income attributable to Willis Group Holdings and transfers from noncontrolling interests
$
320

 
$
312


34
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)

18.    SEGMENT INFORMATION
During the periods presented, the Company operated through three segments: Global, North America and International. Global provides specialist brokerage and consulting services to clients worldwide for specific industrial and commercial activities and is organized by specialism. North America and International predominantly comprise our retail operations which provide services to small, medium and large corporations, accessing Global’s specialist expertise when required.
The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on organic commissions and fees growth and operating income. For internal reporting and segmental reporting, the following items for which segmental management are not held accountable are excluded from segmental expenses:

(i)
foreign exchange hedging activities, foreign exchange movements on the UK pension plan asset, foreign exchange gains and losses from currency purchases and sales, and foreign exchange movements on internal exposures;
(ii)
amortization of intangible assets;
(iii)
write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance and associated legal fees and insurance recoveries arising in Chicago due to fraudulent overstatement of commissions and fees; and
(iv)
costs associated with the Expense Reduction Initiative.
The accounting policies of the segments are consistent with those described in Note 2 — ‘Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies’ to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. There are no inter-segment revenues, with segments operating on a revenue-sharing basis equivalent to that used when sharing business with other third-party brokers.

35

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18. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

Selected information regarding the Company’s segments is as follows:
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
Commissions
and fees
 
Investment
income
 
Other
income
 
Total
revenues
 
Depreciation
and
amortization
 
Operating
income
 
Interest in
earnings of
associates,
net of tax
 
(millions)
Global
$
305

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
306

 
$
7

 
$
106

 
$
—

North America
333

 
—

 
2

 
335

 
9

 
57

 
—

International
247

 
2

 
—

 
249

 
5

 
27

 
(3
)
Total Retail
580

 
2

 
2

 
584

 
14

 
84

 
(3
)
Total Segments
885

 
3

 
2

 
890

 
21

 
190

 
(3
)
Corporate and Other (i)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
14

 
(19
)
 
—

Total Consolidated
$
885

 
$
3

 
$
2

 
$
890

 
$
35

 
$
171

 
$
(3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
Commissions
and fees
 
Investment
income
 
Other
income
 
Total
revenues
 
Depreciation
and
amortization
 
Operating
income
 
Interest in
earnings of
associates,
net of tax
 
(millions)
Global
$
282

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
283

 
$
6

 
$
94

 
$
—

North America
314

 
1

 
—

 
315

 
8

 
48

 
—

International
241

 
3

 
—

 
244

 
5

 
40

 
(1
)
Total Retail
555

 
4

 
—

 
559

 
13

 
88

 
(1
)
Total Segments
837

 
5

 
—

 
842

 
19

 
182

 
(1
)
Corporate and Other (i)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
15

 
(3
)
 
—

Total Consolidated
$
837

 
$
5

 
$
—

 
$
842

 
$
34

 
$
179

 
$
(1
)
_________________________________ 
(i) 
See the following table for an analysis of the ‘Corporate and Other’ line.
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(millions)
Amortization of intangible assets
$
(14
)
 
$
(15
)
Foreign exchange gain on the UK pension plan asset
1

 
(2
)
Insurance recovery (a)
—

 
5

Other
(6
)
 
9

Total Corporate and Other
$
(19
)
 
$
(3
)
 _________________________________
(a) 
Insurance recovery, recorded in Other operating expenses, related to a previously disclosed fraudulent activity in a stand-alone North America business.


36

Notes to the financial statements
(Unaudited)
18. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
Commissions
and fees
 
Investment
income
 
Other
income
 
Total
revenues
 
Depreciation
and
amortization
 
Operating
income
 
Interest in
earnings of
associates,
net of tax
 
(millions)
Global
$
688

 
$
2

 
$
—

 
$
690

 
$
14

 
$
277

 
$
—

North America
696

 
1

 
3

 
700

 
18

 
146

 
—

International
547

 
4

 
—

 
551

 
10

 
113

 
12

Total Retail
1,243

 
5

 
3

 
1,251

 
28

 
259

 
12

Total Segments
1,931

 
7

 
3

 
1,941

 
42

 
536

 
12

Corporate and Other (i)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
33

 
(78
)
 
—

Total Consolidated
$
1,931

 
$
7

 
$
3

 
$
1,941

 
$
75

 
$
458

 
$
12

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
Commissions
and fees
 
Investment
income
 
Other
income
 
Total
revenues
 
Depreciation
and
amortization
 
Operating
income
 
Interest in
earnings of
associates,
net of tax
 
(millions)
Global
$
652

 
$
3

 
$
—

 
$
655

 
$
13

 
$
273

 
$
—

North America
660

 
1

 
3

 
664

 
16

 
130

 
—

International
530

 
6

 
—

 
536

 
9

 
121

 
14

Total Retail
1,190

 
7

 
3

 
1,200

 
25

 
251

 
14

Total Segments
1,842

 
10

 
3

 
1,855

 
38

 
524

 
14

Corporate and Other (i)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
30

 
(28
)
 
—

Total Consolidated
$
1,842

 
$
10

 
$
3

 
$
1,855

 
$
68

 
$
496

 
$
14

_________________________________ 
(i) 
See the following table for an analysis of the ‘Corporate and Other’ line.
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(millions)
Amortization of intangible assets
$
(28
)
 
$
(30
)
Foreign exchange hedging
—

 
2

Foreign exchange gain on the UK pension plan asset
1

 
(1
)
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance in Chicago and associated legal fees (a)
—

 
(13
)
Expense reduction initiative (b)
(46
)
 
—

Insurance recovery (c)
—

 
5

Other
(5
)
 
9

Total Corporate and Other
$
(78
)
 
$
(28
)
 _________________________________
(a) 
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance in relation to a previously disclosed fraudulent overstatement of Commissions and fees.
(b) 
Charge related to the assessment of the Company's organizational design.
(c) 
Insurance recovery, recorded in Other operating expenses, related to a previously disclosed fraudulent activity in a stand-alone North America business.


37

Willis Group Holdings plc

18. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

The following table reconciles total consolidated operating income, as disclosed in the segment tables above, to consolidated income before income taxes and interest in earnings of associates:
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(millions)
Total consolidated operating income
$
171

 
$
179

 
$
458

 
$
496

Interest expense
(32
)
 
(33
)
 
(63
)
 
(65
)
Income before income taxes and interest in earnings of associates
$
139

 
$
146

 
$
395

 
$
431

 


19.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES
Willis North America Inc. (‘Willis North America’) has $350 million senior notes outstanding that were issued on July 1, 2005. Willis North America issued an additional $600 million of senior notes on March 28, 2007 and $300 million of senior notes on September 29, 2009.
All direct obligations under the senior notes were jointly and severally, irrevocably and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Willis Netherlands Holdings B.V., Willis Investment UK Holdings Limited, TA I Limited, Trinity Acquisition plc and Willis Group Limited, collectively the ‘Other Guarantors’, and with Willis Group Holdings, the ‘Guarantor Companies’.
The debt securities that were issued by Willis North America and guaranteed by the entities described above, and for which the disclosures set forth below relate and are required under applicable SEC rules, were issued under an effective registration statement.
Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for:
(i)
Willis Group Holdings, which is a guarantor, on a parent company only basis;
(ii)
the Other Guarantors, which are all 100 percent directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries of the parent and are all direct or indirect parents of the issuer;
(iii)
the Issuer, Willis North America;
(iv)
Other, which are the non-guarantor subsidiaries, on a combined basis;
(v)
Consolidating adjustments; and
(vi)
the Consolidated Company.
The equity method has been used for investments in subsidiaries in the unaudited condensed consolidating balance sheets as of June 30, 2013 of Willis Group Holdings, the Other Guarantors and the Issuer. Investments in subsidiaries in the unaudited condensed consolidating balance sheet for Other represents the cost of investment in subsidiaries recorded in the parent companies of the non-guarantor subsidiaries.
The entities included in the Other Guarantors column as of June 30, 2013 are Willis Netherlands Holdings B.V., Willis Investment UK Holdings Limited, TA I Limited, Trinity Acquisition plc and Willis Group Limited.

 

38
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
885

 
$
—

 
$
885

Investment income
—

 
3

 
—

 
3

 
(3
)
 
3

Other income
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
2

Total revenues
—

 
3

 
—

 
890

 
(3
)
 
890

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
(1
)
 
—

 
(22
)
 
(506
)
 
—

 
(529
)
Other operating expenses
(1
)
 
(26
)
 
(42
)
 
(142
)
 
56

 
(155
)
Depreciation expense
—

 
(1
)
 
(7
)
 
(13
)
 
—

 
(21
)
Amortization of intangible assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
(16
)
 
2

 
(14
)
Net gain on disposal of operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
(3
)
 
—

Total expenses
(2
)
 
(27
)
 
(71
)
 
(674
)
 
55

 
(719
)
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME
(2
)
 
(24
)
 
(71
)
 
216

 
52

 
171

Investment income from Group undertakings
—

 
88

 
73

 
5

 
(166
)
 
—

Interest expense
(10
)
 
(50
)
 
(36
)
 
(88
)
 
152

 
(32
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(12
)
 
14

 
(34
)
 
133

 
38

 
139

Income taxes
—

 
5

 
—

 
(40
)
 
6

 
(29
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(12
)
 
19

 
(34
)
 
93

 
44

 
110

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
—

 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
 
2

 
(3
)
Equity account for subsidiaries
117

 
93

 
48

 
—

 
(258
)
 
—

NET INCOME
105

 
112

 
14

 
88

 
(212
)
 
107

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
105

 
$
112

 
$
14

 
$
86

 
$
(212
)
 
$
105


 

39

Willis Group Holdings plc

19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
111

 
$
118

 
$
16

 
$
80

 
$
(212
)
 
$
113

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
111

 
$
118

 
$
16

 
$
78

 
$
(212
)
 
$
111



40
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
837

 
$
—

 
$
837

Investment income
—

 
3

 
—

 
5

 
(3
)
 
5

Other income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total revenues
—

 
3

 
—

 
842

 
(3
)
 
842

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
—

 
—

 
(6
)
 
(494
)
 
—

 
(500
)
Other operating expenses
(10
)
 
(2
)
 
(33
)
 
(87
)
 
3

 
(129
)
Depreciation expense
—

 
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
(14
)
 
—

 
(19
)
Amortization of intangible assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
(19
)
 
4

 
(15
)
Net loss on disposal of operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
 
7

 
—

Total expenses
(10
)
 
(3
)
 
(43
)
 
(621
)
 
14

 
(663
)
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME
(10
)
 
—

 
(43
)
 
221

 
11

 
179

Investment income from Group undertakings
—

 
93

 
66

 
19

 
(178
)
 
—

Interest expense
(10
)
 
(64
)
 
(37
)
 
(73
)
 
151

 
(33
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(20
)
 
29

 
(14
)
 
167

 
(16
)
 
146

Income taxes
5

 
1

 
5

 
(41
)
 
(6
)
 
(36
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(15
)
 
30

 
(9
)
 
126

 
(22
)
 
110

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Equity account for subsidiaries
123

 
92

 
18

 
—

 
(233
)
 
—

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
108

 
122

 
9

 
123

 
(253
)
 
109

Discontinued operations, net of tax
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

NET INCOME
108

 
122

 
9

 
124

 
(253
)
 
110

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
108

 
$
122

 
$
9

 
$
122

 
$
(253
)
 
$
108



41

Willis Group Holdings plc

19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
77

 
$
94

 
$
12

 
$
79

 
$
(184
)
 
$
78

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
77

 
$
94

 
$
12

 
$
78

 
$
(184
)
 
$
77

 









































42
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1,931

 
$
—

 
$
1,931

Investment income
—

 
6

 
—

 
7

 
(6
)
 
7

Other income
—

 
—

 
—

 
(183
)
 
186

 
3

Total revenues
—

 
6

 
—

 
1,755

 
180

 
1,941

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
(1
)
 
—

 
(45
)
 
(1,051
)
 
—

 
(1,097
)
Other operating expenses
(5
)
 
(31
)
 
(85
)
 
(246
)
 
56

 
(311
)
Depreciation expense
—

 
(1
)
 
(11
)
 
(35
)
 
—

 
(47
)
Amortization of intangible assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
(32
)
 
4

 
(28
)
Net gain on disposal of operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
(3
)
 
—

Total expenses
(6
)
 
(32
)
 
(141
)
 
(1,361
)
 
57

 
(1,483
)
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME
(6
)
 
(26
)
 
(141
)
 
394

 
237

 
458

Investment income from Group undertakings
—

 
172

 
135

 
48

 
(355
)
 
—

Interest expense
(21
)
 
(99
)
 
(66
)
 
(173
)
 
296

 
(63
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(27
)
 
47

 
(72
)
 
269

 
178

 
395

Income taxes
—

 
6

 
—

 
(87
)
 
4

 
(77
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(27
)
 
53

 
(72
)
 
182

 
182

 
318

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
—

 
—

 
—

 
8

 
4

 
12

Equity account for subsidiaries
351

 
295

 
122

 
—

 
(768
)
 
—

NET INCOME
324

 
348

 
50

 
190

 
(582
)
 
330

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(6
)
 
—

 
(6
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
324

 
$
348

 
$
50

 
$
184

 
$
(582
)
 
$
324















43

Willis Group Holdings plc

19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
294

 
$
318

 
$
54

 
$
143

 
$
(510
)
 
$
299

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
 
—

 
(5
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
294

 
$
318

 
$
54

 
$
138

 
$
(510
)
 
$
294











































44
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

 
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1,842

 
$
—

 
$
1,842

Investment income
—

 
6

 
—

 
10

 
(6
)
 
10

Other income
—

 
—

 
—

 
96

 
(93
)
 
3

Total revenues
—

 
6

 
—

 
1,948

 
(99
)
 
1,855

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
(1
)
 
—

 
(22
)
 
(983
)
 
—

 
(1,006
)
Other operating expenses
(7
)
 
1

 
(55
)
 
(228
)
 
4

 
(285
)
Depreciation expense
—

 
(1
)
 
(7
)
 
(30
)
 
—

 
(38
)
Amortization of intangible assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
(36
)
 
6

 
(30
)
Net loss on disposal of operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
(23
)
 
23

 
—

Total expenses
(8
)
 
—

 
(84
)
 
(1,300
)
 
33

 
(1,359
)
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME
(8
)
 
6

 
(84
)
 
648

 
(66
)
 
496

Investment income from Group undertakings
—

 
186

 
130

 
14

 
(330
)
 
—

Interest expense
(21
)
 
(127
)
 
(74
)
 
(142
)
 
299

 
(65
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(29
)
 
65

 
(28
)
 
520

 
(97
)
 
431

Income taxes
7

 
3

 
10

 
(117
)
 
(7
)
 
(104
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(22
)
 
68

 
(18
)
 
403

 
(104
)
 
327

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
—

 
—

 
—

 
10

 
4

 
14

Equity account for subsidiaries
355

 
285

 
53

 
—

 
(693
)
 
—

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
333

 
353

 
35

 
413

 
(793
)
 
341

Discontinued operations, net of tax
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

NET INCOME
333

 
353

 
35

 
414

 
(793
)
 
342

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(9
)
 
—

 
(9
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
333

 
$
353

 
$
35

 
$
405

 
$
(793
)
 
$
333











45

Willis Group Holdings plc

19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
333

 
$
354

 
$
39

 
$
430

 
$
(814
)
 
$
342

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(9
)
 
—

 
(9
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
333

 
$
354

 
$
39

 
$
421

 
$
(814
)
 
$
333











































46
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)


Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet 
 
As of June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1

 
$
5

 
$
—

 
$
497

 
$
—

 
$
503

Accounts receivable, net
—

 
—

 
2

 
1,015

 
27

 
1,044

Fiduciary assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
10,799

 
(889
)
 
9,910

Deferred tax assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
11

 
(1
)
 
10

Other current assets
1

 
91

 
25

 
263

 
(173
)
 
207

Total current assets
2

 
96

 
27

 
12,585

 
(1,036
)
 
11,674

Investments in subsidiaries
(1,215
)
 
2,763

 
646

 
3,807

 
(6,001
)
 
—

Amounts owed by (to) Group undertakings
4,047

 
(3,926
)
 
653

 
(774
)
 
—

 
—

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fixed assets, net
—

 
12

 
57

 
385

 
(2
)
 
452

Goodwill
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,211

 
1,618

 
2,829

Other intangible assets, net
—

 
—

 
—

 
502

 
(129
)
 
373

Investments in associates
—

 
—

 
—

 
(48
)
 
225

 
177

Deferred tax assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
40

 
(25
)
 
15

Pension benefits asset
—

 
—

 
—

 
213

 
—

 
213

Other non-current assets
4

 
138

 
34

 
165

 
(136
)
 
205

Total non-current assets
4

 
150

 
91

 
2,468

 
1,551

 
4,264

TOTAL ASSETS
$
2,838

 
$
(917
)
 
$
1,417

 
$
18,086

 
$
(5,486
)
 
$
15,938

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiduciary liabilities
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
10,799

 
$
(889
)
 
$
9,910

Deferred revenue and accrued expenses
3

 
—

 
15

 
397

 
(1
)
 
414

Income taxes payable
—

 
34

 
—

 
137

 
(137
)
 
34

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
—

 
15

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
17

Deferred tax liabilities
1

 
4

 
—

 
28

 
(1
)
 
32

Other current liabilities
62

 
—

 
49

 
277

 
(30
)
 
358

Total current liabilities
66

 
53

 
64

 
11,640

 
(1,058
)
 
10,765

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Long-term debt
795

 
266

 
1,264

 
1

 
—

 
2,326

Liabilities for pension benefits
—

 
—

 
—

 
256

 
—

 
256

Deferred tax liabilities
—

 
—

 
—

 
43

 
(25
)
 
18

Provisions for liabilities
—

 
—

 
—

 
213

 
(11
)
 
202

Other non-current liabilities
—

 
5

 
6

 
361

 
(1
)
 
371

Total non-current liabilities
795

 
271

 
1,270

 
874

 
(37
)
 
3,173

TOTAL LIABILITIES
$
861

 
$
324

 
$
1,334

 
$
12,514

 
$
(1,095
)
 
$
13,938

EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Willis Group Holdings stockholders’ equity
1,977

 
(1,241
)
 
83

 
5,549

 
(4,391
)
 
1,977

Noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
23

 
—

 
23

Total equity
1,977

 
(1,241
)
 
83

 
5,572

 
(4,391
)
 
2,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
2,838

 
$
(917
)
 
$
1,417

 
$
18,086

 
$
(5,486
)
 
$
15,938


47

Willis Group Holdings plc

19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
 
As of December 31, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
499

 
$
—

 
$
500

Accounts receivable, net
—

 
—

 
—

 
904

 
29

 
933

Fiduciary assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
10,071

 
(800
)
 
9,271

Deferred tax assets
1

 
—

 
—

 
18

 
(6
)
 
13

Other current assets
1

 
65

 
38

 
241

 
(164
)
 
181

Total current assets
3

 
65

 
38

 
11,733

 
(941
)
 
10,898

Investments in subsidiaries
(1,542
)
 
2,493

 
553

 
3,824

 
(5,328
)
 
—

Amounts owed by (to) Group undertakings
4,091

 
(3,959
)
 
687

 
(819
)
 
—

 
—

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fixed assets, net
—

 
11

 
63

 
395

 
(1
)
 
468

Goodwill
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,226

 
1,601

 
2,827

Other intangible assets, net
—

 
—

 
—

 
484

 
(99
)
 
385

Investments in associates
—

 
—

 
—

 
(53
)
 
227

 
174

Deferred tax assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
42

 
(24
)
 
18

Pension benefits asset
—

 
—

 
—

 
136

 
—

 
136

Other non-current assets
5

 
134

 
41

 
157

 
(131
)
 
206

Total non-current assets
5

 
145

 
104

 
2,387

 
1,573

 
4,214

TOTAL ASSETS
$
2,557

 
$
(1,256
)
 
$
1,382

 
$
17,125

 
$
(4,696
)
 
$
15,112

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiduciary liabilities
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
10,071

 
$
(800
)
 
$
9,271

Deferred revenue and accrued expenses
2

 
—

 
—

 
543

 
(4
)
 
541

Income taxes payable
—

 
25

 
—

 
120

 
(126
)
 
19

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
—

 
15

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
15

Deferred tax liabilities
1

 
—

 
—

 
25

 
(5
)
 
21

Other current liabilities
60

 
—

 
73

 
216

 
(22
)
 
327

Total current liabilities
63

 
40

 
73

 
10,975

 
(957
)
 
10,194

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Long-term debt
795

 
274

 
1,268

 
1

 
—

 
2,338

Liabilities for pension benefits
—

 
—

 
—

 
282

 
—

 
282

Deferred tax liabilities
—

 
—

 
—

 
42

 
(24
)
 
18

Provisions for liabilities
—

 
—

 
—

 
188

 
(8
)
 
180

Other non-current liabilities
—

 
5

 
7

 
363

 
—

 
375

Total non-current liabilities
795

 
279

 
1,275

 
876

 
(32
)
 
3,193

TOTAL LIABILITIES
$
858

 
$
319

 
$
1,348

 
$
11,851

 
$
(989
)
 
$
13,387

EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Willis Group Holdings stockholders’ equity
1,699

 
(1,575
)
 
34

 
5,248

 
(3,707
)
 
1,699

Noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
26

 
—

 
26

Total equity
1,699

 
(1,575
)
 
34

 
5,274

 
(3,707
)
 
1,725

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
2,557

 
$
(1,256
)
 
$
1,382

 
$
17,125

 
$
(4,696
)
 
$
15,112


48
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$
(26
)
 
$
41

 
$
(25
)
 
$
147

 
$
—

 
$
137

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds on disposal of fixed and intangible assets
—

 
—

 
2

 
6

 
—

 
8

Additions to fixed assets
—

 
(1
)
 
(8
)
 
(42
)
 
—

 
(51
)
Additions to intangible assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
—

 
—

 
—

 
(29
)
 
—

 
(29
)
Payments to acquire other investments
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Net cash used in investing activities
—

 
(1
)
 
(6
)
 
(68
)
 
—

 
(75
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Proceeds from draw down of revolving credit facility
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
2

Repayments of debt
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(8
)
Proceeds from issue of shares
62

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
62

Amounts owed by (to) Group undertakings
58

 
(27
)
 
31

 
(62
)
 
—

 
—

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Dividends paid
(95
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(95
)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
(8
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
26

 
(35
)
 
31

 
(72
)
 
—

 
(50
)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
—

 
5

 
—

 
7

 
—

 
12

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
—

 
—

 
—

 
(9
)
 
—

 
(9
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
1

 
—

 
—

 
499

 
—

 
500

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
$
1

 
$
5

 
$
—

 
$
497

 
$
—

 
$
503

 

49

Willis Group Holdings plc

19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT GUARANTOR, OTHER GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings
 
The Other
Guarantors
 
The Issuer
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$
(25
)
 
$
59

 
$
35

 
$
142

 
$
(53
)
 
$
158

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds on disposal of fixed and intangible assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
5

 
—

 
5

Additions to fixed assets
—

 
(5
)
 
(7
)
 
(51
)
 
—

 
(63
)
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
—

 
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
Payments to acquire other investments
—

 
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
Net cash used in investing activities
—

 
(5
)
 
(7
)
 
(54
)
 
—

 
(66
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from draw down of revolving credit facility
—

 
50

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
50

Repayments of debt
—

 
(5
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(9
)
Repurchase of shares
(56
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(56
)
Proceeds from issue of shares
23

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
23

Amounts owed by (to) Group undertakings
151

 
(99
)
 
(191
)
 
139

 
—

 
—

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

Dividends paid
(93
)
 
—

 
—

 
(53
)
 
53

 
(93
)
Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
—

 
3

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(29
)
 
—

 
(29
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
(10
)
 
—

 
(10
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
25

 
(54
)
 
(191
)
 
47

 
53

 
(120
)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
—

 
—

 
(163
)
 
135

 
—

 
(28
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
—

 
—

 
163

 
273

 
—

 
436

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
407

 
$
—

 
$
407


50
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)

20.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES
On March 17, 2011, the Company issued senior notes totaling $800 million in a registered public offering. These debt securities are issued by Willis Group Holdings (‘Holdings Debt Securities’) and are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. Therefore, the Company is providing the unaudited condensed consolidating financial information below. The following 100 percent directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries fully and unconditionally guarantee the Holdings Debt Securities on a joint and several basis: Willis Netherlands Holdings B.V., Willis Investment UK Holdings Limited, TA I Limited, Trinity Acquisition plc, Willis Group Limited and Willis North America (the ‘Guarantors’).
The guarantor structure described above differs from the guarantor structure associated with the senior notes issued by Willis North America (the ‘Willis North America Debt Securities’) (and for which unaudited condensed consolidating financial information is presented in Note 19) in that Willis Group Holdings is the Parent Issuer and Willis North America is a subsidiary guarantor.
Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for:
 
(i)
Willis Group Holdings, which is the Parent Issuer;
(ii)
the Guarantors, which are all 100 percent directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries of the parent;
(iii)
Other, which are the non-guarantor subsidiaries, on a combined basis;
(iv)
Consolidating adjustments; and
(v)
the Consolidated Company.
The equity method has been used for investments in subsidiaries in the unaudited condensed consolidating balance sheets as of June 30, 2013 of Willis Group Holdings and the Guarantors. Investments in subsidiaries in the unaudited condensed consolidating balance sheet for Other represents the cost of investment in subsidiaries recorded in the parent companies of the non-guarantor subsidiaries.
The entities included in the Guarantors column as of June 30, 2013 are Willis Netherlands Holdings B.V., Willis Investment UK Holdings Limited, TA I Limited, Trinity Acquisition plc, Willis Group Limited and Willis North America.

 

51

Willis Group Holdings plc

20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The
Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
885

 
$
—

 
$
885

Investment income
—

 
3

 
3

 
(3
)
 
3

Other income
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
2

Total revenues
—

 
3

 
890

 
(3
)
 
890

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
(1
)
 
(22
)
 
(506
)
 
—

 
(529
)
Other operating expenses
(1
)
 
(68
)
 
(142
)
 
56

 
(155
)
Depreciation expense
—

 
(8
)
 
(13
)
 
—

 
(21
)
Amortization of intangible assets
—

 
—

 
(16
)
 
2

 
(14
)
Net gain on disposal of operations
—

 
—

 
3

 
(3
)
 
—

Total expenses
(2
)
 
(98
)
 
(674
)
 
55

 
(719
)
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME
(2
)
 
(95
)
 
216

 
52

 
171

Investment income from Group undertakings
—

 
161

 
5

 
(166
)
 
—

Interest expense
(10
)
 
(86
)
 
(88
)
 
152

 
(32
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(12
)
 
(20
)
 
133

 
38

 
139

Income taxes
—

 
5

 
(40
)
 
6

 
(29
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(12
)
 
(15
)
 
93

 
44

 
110

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
—

 
—

 
(5
)
 
2

 
(3
)
Equity account for subsidiaries
117

 
127

 
—

 
(244
)
 
—

NET INCOME
105

 
112

 
88

 
(198
)
 
107

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
105

 
$
112

 
$
86

 
$
(198
)
 
$
105



52
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The
Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
111

 
$
118

 
$
80

 
$
(196
)
 
$
113

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
111

 
$
118

 
$
78

 
$
(196
)
 
$
111



53

Willis Group Holdings plc

20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The
Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
837

 
$
—

 
$
837

Investment income
—

 
3

 
5

 
(3
)
 
5

Other income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total revenues
—

 
3

 
842

 
(3
)
 
842

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
—

 
(6
)
 
(494
)
 
—

 
(500
)
Other operating expenses
(10
)
 
(35
)
 
(87
)
 
3

 
(129
)
Depreciation expense
—

 
(5
)
 
(14
)
 
—

 
(19
)
Amortization of intangible assets
—

 
—

 
(19
)
 
4

 
(15
)
Net loss on disposal of operations
—

 
—

 
(7
)
 
7

 
—

Total expenses
(10
)
 
(46
)
 
(621
)
 
14

 
(663
)
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME
(10
)
 
(43
)
 
221

 
11

 
179

Investment income from Group undertakings
—

 
159

 
19

 
(178
)
 
—

Interest expense
(10
)
 
(101
)
 
(73
)
 
151

 
(33
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(20
)
 
15

 
167

 
(16
)
 
146

Income taxes
5

 
6

 
(41
)
 
(6
)
 
(36
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(15
)
 
21

 
126

 
(22
)
 
110

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Equity account for subsidiaries
123

 
101

 
—

 
(224
)
 
—

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
108

 
122

 
123

 
(244
)
 
109

Discontinued operations, net of tax
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

NET INCOME
108

 
122

 
124

 
(244
)
 
110

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
108

 
$
122

 
$
122

 
$
(244
)
 
$
108


 

54
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The
Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
77

 
$
94

 
$
79

 
$
(172
)
 
$
78

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
77

 
$
94

 
$
78

 
$
(172
)
 
$
77


















































55

Willis Group Holdings plc

20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The
Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1,931

 
$
—

 
$
1,931

Investment income
—

 
6

 
7

 
(6
)
 
7

Other income
—

 
—

 
(183
)
 
186

 
3

Total revenues
—

 
6

 
1,755

 
180

 
1,941

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
(1
)
 
(45
)
 
(1,051
)
 
—

 
(1,097
)
Other operating expenses
(5
)
 
(116
)
 
(246
)
 
56

 
(311
)
Depreciation expense
—

 
(12
)
 
(35
)
 
—

 
(47
)
Amortization of intangible assets
—

 
—

 
(32
)
 
4

 
(28
)
Net gain on disposal of operations
—

 
—

 
3

 
(3
)
 
—

Total expenses
(6
)
 
(173
)
 
(1,361
)
 
57

 
(1,483
)
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME
(6
)
 
(167
)
 
394

 
237

 
458

Investment income from Group undertakings
—

 
307

 
48

 
(355
)
 
—

Interest expense
(21
)
 
(165
)
 
(173
)
 
296

 
(63
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(27
)
 
(25
)
 
269

 
178

 
395

Income taxes
—

 
6

 
(87
)
 
4

 
(77
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(27
)
 
(19
)
 
182

 
182

 
318

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
—

 
—

 
8

 
4

 
12

Equity account for subsidiaries
351

 
367

 
—

 
(718
)
 
—

NET INCOME
324

 
348

 
190

 
(532
)
 
330

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(6
)
 
—

 
(6
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
324

 
$
348

 
$
184

 
$
(532
)
 
$
324




















56
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)



 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The
Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
294

 
$
318

 
$
143

 
$
(456
)
 
$
299

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(5
)
 
—

 
(5
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
294

 
$
318

 
$
138

 
$
(456
)
 
$
294


















































57

Willis Group Holdings plc

20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The
Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1,842

 
$
—

 
$
1,842

Investment income
—

 
6

 
10

 
(6
)
 
10

Other income
—

 
—

 
96

 
(93
)
 
3

Total revenues
—

 
6

 
1,948

 
(99
)
 
1,855

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
(1
)
 
(22
)
 
(983
)
 
—

 
(1,006
)
Other operating expenses
(7
)
 
(54
)
 
(228
)
 
4

 
(285
)
Depreciation expense
—

 
(8
)
 
(30
)
 
—

 
(38
)
Amortization of intangible assets
—

 
—

 
(36
)
 
6

 
(30
)
Net loss on disposal of operations
—

 
—

 
(23
)
 
23

 
—

Total expenses
(8
)
 
(84
)
 
(1,300
)
 
33

 
(1,359
)
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME
(8
)
 
(78
)
 
648

 
(66
)
 
496

Investment income from Group undertakings
—

 
316

 
14

 
(330
)
 
—

Interest expense
(21
)
 
(201
)
 
(142
)
 
299

 
(65
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(29
)
 
37

 
520

 
(97
)
 
431

Income taxes
7

 
13

 
(117
)
 
(7
)
 
(104
)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
(22
)
 
50

 
403

 
(104
)
 
327

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
—

 
—

 
10

 
4

 
14

Equity account for subsidiaries
355

 
303

 
—

 
(658
)
 
—

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
333

 
353

 
413

 
(758
)
 
341

Discontinued operations, net of tax
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

NET INCOME
333

 
353

 
414

 
(758
)
 
342

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(9
)
 
—

 
(9
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
333

 
$
353

 
$
405

 
$
(758
)
 
$
333













58
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The
Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
333

 
$
354

 
$
430

 
$
(775
)
 
$
342

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(9
)
 
—

 
(9
)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
333

 
$
354

 
$
421

 
$
(775
)
 
$
333










































59

Willis Group Holdings plc

20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
 
As of June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1

 
$
5

 
$
497

 
$
—

 
$
503

Accounts receivable, net
—

 
2

 
1,015

 
27

 
1,044

Fiduciary assets
—

 
—

 
10,799

 
(889
)
 
9,910

Deferred tax assets
—

 
—

 
11

 
(1
)
 
10

Other current assets
1

 
116

 
263

 
(173
)
 
207

Total current assets
2

 
123

 
12,585

 
(1,036
)
 
11,674

Investments in subsidiaries
(1,215
)
 
3,326

 
3,807

 
(5,918
)
 
—

Amounts owed by (to) Group undertakings
4,047

 
(3,273
)
 
(774
)
 
—

 
—

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed assets, net
—

 
69

 
385

 
(2
)
 
452

Goodwill
—

 
—

 
1,211

 
1,618

 
2,829

Other intangible assets, net
—

 
—

 
502

 
(129
)
 
373

Investments in associates
—

 
—

 
(48
)
 
225

 
177

Deferred tax assets
—

 
—

 
40

 
(25
)
 
15

Pension benefits asset
—

 
—

 
213

 
—

 
213

Other non-current assets
4

 
172

 
165

 
(136
)
 
205

Total non-current assets
4

 
241

 
2,468

 
1,551

 
4,264

TOTAL ASSETS
$
2,838

 
$
417

 
$
18,086

 
$
(5,403
)
 
$
15,938

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiduciary liabilities
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
10,799

 
$
(889
)
 
$
9,910

Deferred revenue and accrued expenses
3

 
15

 
397

 
(1
)
 
414

Income taxes payable
—

 
34

 
137

 
(137
)
 
34

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
—

 
15

 
2

 
—

 
17

Deferred tax liabilities
1

 
4

 
28

 
(1
)
 
32

Other current liabilities
62

 
49

 
277

 
(30
)
 
358

Total current liabilities
66

 
117

 
11,640

 
(1,058
)
 
10,765

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
795

 
1,530

 
1

 
—

 
2,326

Liabilities for pension benefits
—

 
—

 
256

 
—

 
256

Deferred tax liabilities
—

 
—

 
43

 
(25
)
 
18

Provisions for liabilities
—

 
—

 
213

 
(11
)
 
202

Other non-current liabilities
—

 
11

 
361

 
(1
)
 
371

Total non-current liabilities
795

 
1,541

 
874

 
(37
)
 
3,173

TOTAL LIABILITIES
$
861

 
$
1,658

 
$
12,514

 
$
(1,095
)
 
$
13,938

EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Willis Group Holdings stockholders’ equity
1,977

 
(1,241
)
 
5,549

 
(4,308
)
 
1,977

Noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
23

 
—

 
23

Total equity
1,977

 
(1,241
)
 
5,572

 
(4,308
)
 
2,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
2,838

 
$
417

 
$
18,086

 
$
(5,403
)
 
$
15,938


60
Notes to the financial statements
 (Unaudited)
20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
 
As of December 31, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
499

 
$
—

 
$
500

Accounts receivable, net
—

 
—

 
904

 
29

 
933

Fiduciary assets
—

 
—

 
10,071

 
(800
)
 
9,271

Deferred tax assets
1

 
—

 
18

 
(6
)
 
13

Other current assets
1

 
103

 
241

 
(164
)
 
181

Total current assets
3

 
103

 
11,733

 
(941
)
 
10,898

Investments in subsidiaries
(1,542
)
 
3,012

 
3,824

 
(5,294
)
 
—

Amounts owed by (to) Group undertakings
4,091

 
(3,272
)
 
(819
)
 
—

 
—

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed assets, net
—

 
74

 
395

 
(1
)
 
468

Goodwill
—

 
—

 
1,226

 
1,601

 
2,827

Other intangible assets, net
—

 
—

 
484

 
(99
)
 
385

Investments in associates
—

 
—

 
(53
)
 
227

 
174

Deferred tax assets
—

 
—

 
42

 
(24
)
 
18

Pension benefits asset
—

 
—

 
136

 
—

 
136

Other non-current assets
5

 
175

 
157

 
(131
)
 
206

Total non-current assets
5

 
249

 
2,387

 
1,573

 
4,214

TOTAL ASSETS
$
2,557

 
$
92

 
$
17,125

 
$
(4,662
)
 
$
15,112

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiduciary liabilities
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
10,071

 
$
(800
)
 
$
9,271

Deferred revenue and accrued expenses
2

 
—

 
543

 
(4
)
 
541

Income taxes payable
—

 
25

 
120

 
(126
)
 
19

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
—

 
15

 
—

 
—

 
15

Deferred tax liabilities
1

 
—

 
25

 
(5
)
 
21

Other current liabilities
60

 
73

 
216

 
(22
)
 
327

Total current liabilities
63

 
113

 
10,975

 
(957
)
 
10,194

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Long-term debt
795

 
1,542

 
1

 
—

 
2,338

Liabilities for pension benefits
—

 
—

 
282

 
—

 
282

Deferred tax liabilities
—

 
—

 
42

 
(24
)
 
18

Provisions for liabilities
—

 
—

 
188

 
(8
)
 
180

Other non-current liabilities
—

 
12

 
363

 
—

 
375

Total non-current liabilities
795

 
1,554

 
876

 
(32
)
 
3,193

TOTAL LIABILITIES
$
858

 
$
1,667

 
$
11,851

 
$
(989
)
 
$
13,387

EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Willis Group Holdings stockholders’ equity
1,699

 
(1,575
)
 
5,248

 
(3,673
)
 
1,699

Noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
26

 
—

 
26

Total equity
1,699

 
(1,575
)
 
5,274

 
(3,673
)
 
1,725

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
2,557

 
$
92

 
$
17,125

 
$
(4,662
)
 
$
15,112

 

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20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$
(26
)
 
$
16

 
$
147

 
$
—

 
$
137

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds on disposal of fixed and intangible assets
—

 
2

 
6

 
—

 
8

Additions to fixed assets
—

 
(9
)
 
(42
)
 
—

 
(51
)
Additions to intangible assets
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
—

 
—

 
(29
)
 
—

 
(29
)
Payments to acquire other investments
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Net cash used in investing activities
—

 
(7
)
 
(68
)
 
—

 
(75
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from draw down of revolving credit facility
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
2

Repayments of debt
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
—

 
(8
)
Proceeds from issue of shares
62

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
62

Amounts owed by (to) Group undertakings
58

 
4

 
(62
)
 
—

 
—

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangement
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Dividends paid
(95
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(95
)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
(8
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
26

 
(4
)
 
(72
)
 
—

 
(50
)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
—

 
5

 
7

 
—

 
12

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
—

 
—

 
(9
)
 
—

 
(9
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
1

 
—

 
499

 
—

 
500

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
$
1

 
$
5

 
$
497

 
$
—

 
$
503


 

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20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR PARENT ISSUER, GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES AND NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2012
 
Willis
Group
Holdings - the Parent Issuer
 
The Guarantors
 
Other
 
Consolidating
adjustments
 
Consolidated
 
(millions)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$
(25
)
 
$
94

 
$
142

 
$
(53
)
 
$
158

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds on disposal of fixed and intangible assets
—

 
—

 
5

 
—

 
5

Additions to fixed assets
—

 
(12
)
 
(51
)
 
—

 
(63
)
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
Payments to acquire other investments
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
Net cash used in investing activities
—

 
(12
)
 
(54
)
 
—

 
(66
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from draw down of revolving credit facility
—

 
50

 
—

 
—

 
50

Repayments of debt
—

 
(5
)
 
(4
)
 
—

 
(9
)
Repurchase of shares
(56
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(56
)
Proceeds from issue of shares
23

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
23

Amounts owed by (to) Group undertakings
151

 
(290
)
 
139

 
—

 
—

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangement
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

Dividends paid
(93
)
 
—

 
(53
)
 
53

 
(93
)
Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
3

 
—

 
3

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(29
)
 
—

 
(29
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(10
)
 
—

 
(10
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
25

 
(245
)
 
47

 
53

 
(120
)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
—

 
(163
)
 
135

 
—

 
(28
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
—

 
163

 
273

 
—

 
436

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
407

 
$
—

 
$
407

 

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Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This discussion includes references to non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘SEC’). We present such non-GAAP financial measures, specifically, organic growth in commissions and fees, adjusted operating margin, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations, as we believe such information is of interest to the investment community because it provides additional meaningful methods of evaluating certain aspects of the Company’s operating performance from period to period on a basis that may not be otherwise apparent on a GAAP basis. Organic growth in commissions and fees excludes the impact of acquisitions and disposals, period over period movements in foreign currency movements, and investment and other income from growth in revenues. Adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations are calculated by excluding the impact of certain specified items from operating income, net income from continuing operations, and earnings per diluted share from continuing operations, respectively, the most directly comparable GAAP measures. These financial measures should be viewed in addition to, not in lieu of, these condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.
This discussion includes forward-looking statements included under the heading 'Executive Summary'. Please see ‘Forward-Looking Statements’ for certain cautionary information regarding forward-looking statements and a list of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in those statements.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business Overview
We provide a broad range of insurance broking, risk management and consulting services to our clients worldwide and organize our business into three segments: Global, North America and International.
Our Global business provides specialist brokerage and consulting services to clients worldwide arising from specific industries and activities including Aerospace; Energy; Marine; Construction, Property and Casualty; Financial and Executive Risks; Financial Solutions; Faber Global; Fine Art, Jewelry and Specie; Special Contingency Risks; Hughes-Gibbs; Willis Capital Markets & Advisory; Placement and Reinsurance.
North America and International comprise our retail operations and provide services to small, medium and large corporations and the Human Capital practice, our largest product-based practice group, provides health, welfare and human resources consulting and brokerage services.
In our capacity as advisor and insurance broker, we act as an intermediary between our clients and insurance carriers by advising our clients on their risk management requirements, helping clients determine the best means of managing risk, and negotiating and placing insurance with insurance carriers through our global distribution network.
We derive most of our revenues from commissions and fees for brokerage and consulting services and do not determine the insurance premiums on which our commissions are generally based. Commission levels generally follow the same trend as premium levels as they are derived from a percentage of the premiums paid by the insureds. Fluctuations in these premiums charged by the insurance carriers can therefore have a direct and potentially material impact on our results of operations.
Due to the cyclical nature of the insurance market and the impact of other market conditions on insurance premiums, commission revenues may vary widely between accounting periods. A period of low or declining premium rates, generally known as a ‘soft’ or ‘softening’ market, generally leads to downward pressure on commission revenues and can have a material adverse impact on our commission revenues and operating margin. A ‘hard’ or ‘firming’ market, during which premium rates rise, generally has a favorable impact on our commission revenues and operating margin. Rates, however, vary by geography, industry and client segment. As a result and due to the global and diverse nature of our business, we view rates holistically.



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Market Conditions

Market conditions in our industry are generally defined by factors such as the strength of the economies in the various geographic regions in which we serve around the world, insurance rate movements, and insurance and reinsurance buying patterns of our clients. The industry in general was negatively impacted by the soft insurance market that steadily existed throughout the years 2005 through 2010. Additionally, many of our retail operations, but especially our larger operations in North America, the UK and Ireland, have been particularly impacted by the weakened economic climate since 2008. These factors combined resulted in declines in revenues in these operations.

In 2011, the market experienced modest increases in catastrophe-exposed property insurance and reinsurance pricing levels driven by significant 2011 catastrophe losses including the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, the New Zealand earthquake, the mid-west US tornadoes and Thailand floods. The trend in rates noted in 2011 in catastrophe-exposed regions continued into early 2012 as insurance and reinsurance rates in such regions firmed or hardened steadily.
 
In late 2012, as insurance rates were beginning to level or soften, super storm Sandy hit the metropolitan New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area tempering what most forecasters expected to be a year of declining insurance rates.

In the first quarter 2013 the reinsurance market was flat, however during the second quarter we have seen changing market sentiment driven by increases in capital and capital management actions although rate movements have not yet fully reflected this. Against this backdrop absent any significant catastrophe loss we expect that there may be some softening of rates in reinsurance markets, although we are still seeing increases in the primary market in certain lines of business, geographies and some catastrophe-exposed regions.  Overall we still believe that given the new capital entering the market, in the absence of significant catastrophe loss or capital impairment in the industry, a pronounced universal turn in the market is unlikely to occur.
The outlook for our business, operating results and financial condition continues to be challenging due to the economic conditions within certain European Union countries, in particular, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. If the Eurozone crisis continues or further deteriorates, there will likely be a negative effect on our European business as well as the businesses of our European clients. A significant devaluation of the Euro would cause the value of our financial assets that are denominated in Euros to be reduced.

In the face of this challenging economic environment we have adopted a strategy to invest selectively in growth areas, defined by geography, industry sector and client segment, and to better align our three segments so as to, among other things, bring our clients greater access to the Company's specialty areas and analytical capabilities. Our growth strategy also involves increasing our investment in, and deployment of, our analytical capabilities.
Financial Performance
Consolidated Financial Performance
Results from operations: second quarter 2013
Total revenues of $890 million for second quarter 2013 were $48 million, or 5.7 percent, higher than in second quarter 2012. Total commissions and fees for second quarter 2013 were $885 million, up $48 million or 5.7 percent, from $837 million in the prior year quarter. Organic commissions and fees growth was 6.3 percent and there was a positive 0.4 percent impact from acquisitions and disposals; this was partially offset by a negative 1.0 percent impact from foreign currency movements.
Organic growth in commissions and fees was driven by positive growth in each of our operating segments, with 10.3 percent growth in Global, 5.5 percent growth in North America and 2.6 percent in International compared with second quarter 2012.
Total expenses in second quarter 2013 of $719 million were $56 million, or 8.4 percent, higher than in second quarter 2012. Foreign currency movements negatively impacted total expenses by $4 million.
Excluding the impact of foreign currency movements, total expenses were $52 million or 7.8 percent higher than in second quarter 2012. This increase includes the higher cost of salaries and benefits as a result of increased headcount relative to the prior year, annual salary reviews, higher incentives charge as a result of growth in commissions and fees and the change in remuneration policy, $7 million of one-time VAT-related charges, higher travel, accommodation and client entertaining costs to

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support the continued commissions and fees growth, partially offset by compensation accrual reversals relating to prior periods amounting to $10 million.
Second quarter 2012 included a $5 million benefit related to a previously disclosed insurance recovery.
The tax charge for second quarter 2013 was $29 million, $7 million lower than in second quarter 2012. The tax rate for second quarter 2013 was 21 percent, compared with 25 percent for the second quarter 2012. The lower tax rate in the second quarter 2013 was primarily due to the impact of a valuation allowance maintained against US deferred tax assets, which resulted in a smaller tax charge on US profits in the current period compared with prior interim periods.
Net income attributable to Willis shareholders from continuing operations was $105 million or $0.59 per diluted share in second quarter 2013 compared with $107 million or $0.61 per diluted share in second quarter 2012. The $2 million decrease was primarily due to the the increase in total expenses, partially offset by the increase in total revenues and a lower tax charge, described above.
The associates recorded a loss of $3 million in second quarter 2013, compared to $1 million in second quarter 2012.

Foreign currency movements decreased earnings by $0.05 per diluted share in second quarter 2013 compared with second quarter 2012.
Results from operations: six months ended June 30, 2013
Total revenues of $1,941 million for first half 2013 were $86 million, or 4.6 percent, higher than in first half 2012. Total commissions and fees for first half 2013 were $1,931 million, up $89 million, or 4.8 percent, from $1,842 million in first half 2012. Organic commissions and fees growth was 5.1 percent. Reported commissions and fees were further positively impacted by 0.2 percent from acquisitions and disposals however foreign currency movements had a negative 0.5 percent impact.
Organic growth in commissions and fees was driven by 6.8 percent growth in our Global segment, 4.9 percent growth in our North America operations and 3.2 percent growth in our International operations compared to first half 2012.
Total expenses in first half 2013 of $1,483 million were $124 million, or 9.1 percent, higher than in first half 2012. Foreign currency movements negatively impacted expenses by $1 million.

Excluding the impact of foreign currency movements, total expenses were $1,482 million, $123 million or 9.1 percent higher than first half 2012. This increase includes $46 million relating to the Expense Reduction Initiative (see 'Expense Reduction Initiative' section below), the higher cost of salaries and benefits as a result of increased headcount relative to the prior year, annual salary reviews, higher incentives charge as a result of growth in commissions and fees and the change in remuneration policy, $7 million of one-time VAT-related charges, a $6 million write-off of a receivable related to a non-E&O settlement, partially offset by compensation accrual reversals relating to prior periods amounting to $10 million.

First half 2012 expenses included $13 million write-off of an uncollectible accounts receivable balance together with associated legal fees and a $5 million benefit related to a previously disclosed insurance recovery.

Net income attributable to Willis shareholders from continuing operations was $324 million or $1.83 per diluted share in first half 2013 compared to $332 million or $1.89 per diluted share in first half 2012. The $8 million decrease reflects the increase in total expenses partially offset by the increase in total revenues and lower tax charge discussed above.
Foreign currency movements decreased earnings by $0.04 per diluted share in first half 2013 compared with first half 2012.
Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share from Continuing Operations
Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations are calculated by excluding the impact of certain items (as detailed below) from operating income, net income from continuing operations, and earnings per diluted share from continuing operations, respectively, the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
The following items are excluded from operating income and net income from continuing operations as applicable:

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(i)
write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance and associated legal fees arising in Chicago due to fraudulent overstatement of commissions and fees;
(ii)
insurance recoveries; and
(iii)
costs associated with the Expense Reduction Initiative.

 We believe that excluding these items, as applicable, from operating income, net income from continuing operations and earnings per diluted share from continuing operations provides a more complete and consistent comparative analysis of our results of operations. We use these and other measures to establish Group performance targets and evaluate the performance of our operations.
As set out in the tables below, adjusted operating margin at 19.2 percent in second quarter 2013 was down 150 basis points compared with second quarter 2012, while second quarter 2013 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $105 million, $1 million higher than in second quarter 2012. Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations was $0.59 in second quarter 2013, compared with $0.59 in second quarter 2012.
Adjusted operating margin at 26.0 percent in first half 2013 was down 120 basis points compared with first half 2012, while first half 2013 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $362 million, $25 million higher than in first half 2012. Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations was $2.05 in first half 2013, compared with $1.91 in first half 2012.
A reconciliation of reported operating income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, is as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Operating income, GAAP basis
$
171

 
$
179

 
$
458

 
$
496

Excluding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance and legal costs (a)
—

 
—

 
—

 
13

Insurance recovery (b)
—

 
(5
)
 
—

 
(5
)
Expense Reduction Initiative (c)
—

 
—

 
46

 
—

Adjusted operating income
$
171

 
$
174

 
$
504

 
$
504

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating margin, GAAP basis, or operating income as a percentage of total revenues
19.2
%
 
21.3
%
 
23.6
%
 
26.7
%
Adjusted operating margin, or adjusted operating income as a percentage of total revenues
19.2
%
 
20.7
%
 
26.0
%
 
27.2
%
 _________________________________
(a) 
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance and associated legal costs relating to periods prior to January 1, 2012.
(b) 
Related to previously disclosed fraudulent activity in a stand-alone North America business.
(c) 
Charge related to the assessment of the Company's organizational design. See 'Expense Reduction Initiative' section below.
 
A reconciliation of reported net income from continuing operations and reported earnings per diluted share from continuing operations, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, to adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations, is as follows (in millions, except per share data):

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Per diluted share
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
% Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
% Change
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Willis Group Holdings plc, GAAP basis
$
105

 
$
107

 
(1.9
)%
 
$
0.59

 
$
0.61

 
(3.3
)%
Excluding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance recovery, net of tax ($nil, $2) (b)
—

 
(3
)
 
 
 
—

 
(0.02
)
 
 
Adjusted net income from continuing operations
$
105

 
$
104

 
1.0
 %
 
$
0.59

 
$
0.59

 
—
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average diluted shares outstanding, GAAP basis
178

 
176

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per diluted share
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
% Change
 
2013
 
2012
 
% Change
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Willis Group Holdings plc, GAAP basis
$
324

 
$
332

 
(2.4
)%
 
$
1.83

 
$
1.89

 
(3.2
)%
Excluding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance and legal costs, net of tax ($nil, $5) (a)
—

 
8

 
 
 
—

 
0.04

 
 
Insurance recovery, net of tax ($nil, $2) (b)
—

 
(3
)
 
 
 
 
 
(0.02
)
 
 
Expense Reduction Initiative, net of tax ($8, $nil) (c)
38

 
—

 
 
 
0.22

 
—

 
 
Adjusted net income from continuing operations
$
362

 
$
337

 
7.4
 %
 
$
2.05

 
$
1.91

 
7.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average diluted shares outstanding, GAAP basis
177

 
176

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 _________________________________ 
(a) 
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance and associated legal costs relating to periods prior to January 1, 2012.
(b) 
Related to previously disclosed fraudulent activity in a stand-alone North America business.
(c) 
Charge related to the assessment of the Company's organizational design. See 'Expense Reduction Initiative' section below.
 
Expense Reduction Initiative
The Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $46 million in the first quarter of 2013 related to the previously announced assessment of the Company's organizational design. In connection with this assessment, we incurred the following pre-tax charges:
•
$29 million of severance and other staff related costs towards the elimination of 207 positions; and
•
$17 million of Other operating expenses and Depreciation resulting from the rationalization of property and systems.
The Company does not expect to incur any further charge related to this review.
Willis Group anticipates that the actions taken will result in total cost savings of approximately $20 million in 2013. It is also anticipated that we will achieve annualized cost savings of approximately $25 to $30 million.

Pension Expense
We recorded net pension income on our UK defined benefit pension plan of $2 million in second quarter 2013 and $1 million in second quarter 2012. On our US defined benefit pension plan we recorded a net pension income of $1 million in second quarter 2013 compared with a charge of $nil in second quarter 2012. On our international and US non-qualified defined benefit pension plans, we recorded a net pension charge of $2 million in second quarter 2013 and $1 million in second quarter 2012.

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We recorded net pension income on our UK defined benefit pension plan of $3 million in first half 2013 and $2 million in first half 2012. On our US defined benefit pension plan we recorded a net pension income of $2 million in first half 2013 compared with a charge of $1 million in first half 2012. On our international and US non-qualified defined benefit pension plans, we recorded a net pension charge of $3 million in first half 2013 and $2 million in first half 2012.
Associates
The Company currently owns approximately 30 percent of Gras Savoye, as does the private equity firm Astorg Partners and the original family shareholders. The previous Shareholders' Agreement provided a call option for us to acquire full ownership of the company in 2015. An amended Agreement, which we signed on April 15, 2013, extends the exercise date of the call option by one year to June 2016, providing additional time both for Gras Savoye's new management team to complete its restructuring and also for all parties to plan for the proposed transition in 2016. Additionally, the call option is based on an agreed-upon formula for determining enterprise and equity value of Gras Savoye in 2016 based on Gras Savoye's 2014 and 2015 consolidated accounts.  The formula is based on a weighting of revenue and EBITDA averaged over a one-to-two year period to which certain pre-determined market multiples would be applied, the potential range of market multiples having been narrowed from the previous agreement.
Acquisitions and Disposals
In first quarter 2013, we acquired 100 percent of CBC Broker Srl, an Italian broker, at a cost of $1 million.
In second quarter 2013, the Company acquired PPH Limited and its subsidiary Prime Professions Limited (together referred to as Prime Professions), a leading UK based professional indemnity insurance broker subsequent to regulatory approval for this acquisition being received. This was at a cost of $29 million.
Business Strategy
Our aim is to be the risk advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker of choice globally.

Our business model is aligned to the needs of each client segment:
•
Insurer — platform-neutral capital management and advisory services;
•
Large Accounts — delivering Willis’ global capabilities through client advocacy;
•
Mid-Market — mass-customization through our Sales 2.0 model;
•
Commercial — providing products and services to networks of retail brokers; and
•
Personal — focused on affinity models and High Net Worth segments.

Our business model has three elements:
•
Organic growth;
•
Recruitment of teams and individuals; and
•
Strategic acquisitions. From time to time, the Company considers investment and acquisition opportunities. We approach investments and acquisitions in a strict and disciplined manner. The ability of the Company to pursue or ultimately consummate any such investment or acquisition opportunities is dependent upon, among other things, its ability to fund and obtain financing for, and to source, execute on and integrate, such opportunities.

In addition, as discussed above, we have adopted a strategy to invest selectively in growth areas, to better align our three segments so as to, among other things, bring our clients greater access to the Company's specialty areas and analytical capabilities.
 



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REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
The following table is a summary of our revenues, operating income, operating margin, net income and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share data and percentages): 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
REVENUES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions and fees
$
885

 
$
837

 
$
1,931

 
$
1,842

Investment income
3

 
5

 
7

 
10

Other income
2

 
—

 
3

 
3

Total revenues
890

 
842

 
1,941

 
1,855

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
(529
)
 
(500
)
 
(1,097
)
 
(1,006
)
Other operating expenses
(155
)
 
(129
)
 
(311
)
 
(285
)
Depreciation expense
(21
)
 
(19
)
 
(47
)
 
(38
)
Amortization of intangible assets
(14
)
 
(15
)
 
(28
)
 
(30
)
Total expenses
(719
)
 
(663
)
 
(1,483
)
 
(1,359
)
OPERATING INCOME
171

 
179

 
458

 
496

Interest expense
(32
)
 
(33
)
 
(63
)
 
(65
)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
139

 
146

 
395

 
431

Income taxes
(29
)
 
(36
)
 
(77
)
 
(104
)
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF ASSOCIATES
110

 
110

 
318

 
327

Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
12

 
14

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
107

 
109

 
330

 
341

Discontinued operations, net of tax
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

NET INCOME
107

 
110

 
330

 
342

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(6
)
 
(9
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
$
105

 
$
108

 
$
324

 
$
333

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits as a percentage of total revenues
59.4
%
 
59.4
%
 
56.5
%
 
54.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues
17.4
%
 
15.3
%
 
16.0
%
 
15.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating margin (operating income as a percentage of total revenues)
19.2
%
 
21.3
%
 
23.6
%
 
26.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.59

 
$
0.61

 
$
1.83

 
$
1.89

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average diluted number of shares outstanding
178

 
176

 
177

 
176

 

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Revenues
Total revenues for the Group and by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 are shown below (millions, except percentages):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attributable to:
Three months ended June 30,
2013
 
2012
 
% Change
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Acquisitions and disposals
 
Organic
commissions
and fees
growth (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global
$
305

 
$
282

 
8.2
 %
 
(2.3
)%
 
0.2
%
 
10.3
%
North America
333

 
314

 
6.1
 %
 
—
 %
 
0.6
%
 
5.5
%
International
247

 
241

 
2.5
 %
 
(0.2
)%
 
0.1
%
 
2.6
%
Commissions and fees
$
885

 
$
837

 
5.7
 %
 
(1.0
)%
 
0.4
%
 
6.3
%
Investment income
3

 
5

 
(40.0
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income
2

 
—

 
N/A

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$
890

 
$
842

 
5.7
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attributable to:
Six months ended June 30,
2013
 
2012
 
% Change
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Acquisitions and disposals
 
Organic
commissions
and fees
growth (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global
$
688

 
$
652

 
5.5
 %
 
(1.2
)%
 
(0.1
)%
 
6.8
%
North America
696

 
660

 
5.5
 %
 
0.1
 %
 
0.5
 %
 
4.9
%
International
547

 
530

 
3.2
 %
 
(0.1
)%
 
0.1
 %
 
3.2
%
Commissions and fees
1,931

 
1,842

 
4.8
 %
 
(0.5
)%
 
0.2
 %
 
5.1
%
Investment income
7

 
10

 
(30.0
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income
3

 
3

 
—
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$
1,941

 
$
1,855

 
4.6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 _________________________________ 
(a) 
Organic commissions and fees growth excludes: (i) the impact of foreign currency translation; (ii) the first twelve months of net commission and fee revenues generated from acquisitions; and (iii) the net commission and fee revenues related to operations disposed of in each period presented.
Our methods of calculating these measures may differ from those used by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited.
Second quarter 2013
Revenues of $890 million for second quarter 2013 were $48 million, or 5.7 percent, higher than in same period of 2012.
Total commissions and fees for second quarter 2013 were $885 million, up $48 million, or 5.7 percent from $837 million, in the prior year quarter. Organic commissions and fees growth was 6.3 percent. There was a negative 1.0 percent impact from foreign currency movements and a positive 0.4 percent impact from acquisitions and disposals
 
The Global segment reported 8.2 percent growth in reported commissions and fees. This reflects organic commissions and fees growth of 10.3 percent, a negative 2.3 percent impact from foreign currency movements and a positive 0.2 percent impact from acquisitions and disposals. There was positive growth across all divisions, the most notable being Willis Re. The segment's growth was driven by strong new business levels and higher client retention levels compared with the same period of 2012.

The North America segment reported 6.1 percent growth in reported commissions and fees. Organic commissions and fees growth was 5.5 percent and acquisitions and disposals had a positive 0.6 percent impact on commissions and fees. Growth was achieved across all geographic regions led by strong new business growth and higher client retention rates compared with the same period of 2012. All the major industry practices reported positive growth with the most notable among them being Human Capital and Construction.
The International segment reported 2.5 percent growth in reported commissions and fees. Organic growth of 2.6 percent was led by double-digit growth in Latin America and Eastern Europe. Our Western Europe and Asia regions reported low-single

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digit and mid-single digit growth respectively. UK reported a low-single digit decline and Australasia was down mid-single digits. Foreign currency movements had a 0.2 percent negative impact on commissions and fees, and acquisitions and disposals had a 0.1 percent positive impact.
Investment income was $3 million for second quarter 2013, $2 million lower than in second quarter 2012, primarily due to declining net yields on cash and cash equivalents.

Six months ended June 30, 2013
Revenues of $1,941 million for first half 2013 were $86 million, or 4.6 percent, higher than in same period of 2012.
Total commissions and fees for first half 2013 were $1,931 million, up $89 million, or 4.8 percent, from 1,842 million, in the same period of 2012. Organic commissions and fees growth was 5.1 percent. There was a negative 0.5 percent impact from foreign currency movements, and acquisitions and disposals had a 0.2 percent positive impact on commissions and fees.
 
The Global segment reported 5.5 percent growth in reported commissions and fees. This was comprised of organic commissions and fees growth of 6.8 percent, a negative 1.2 percent impact from foreign currency movements and a negative 0.1 percent impact from acquisitions and disposals. The segment's growth was led by Willis Re and was driven by strong new business levels and higher client retention levels compared with the same period of 2012.

The North America segment reported 5.5 percent growth in reported commissions and fees. Organic commissions and fees growth was 4.9 percent and this was positively impact by 0.5 percent from acquisitions and disposals, and 0.1 percent from foreign currency movements. The segment's growth was driven by strong new business growth across all the regions and higher client retention rates compared with the same period of 2012.
The International segment reported 3.2 percent growth in reported commissions and fees. Organic growth was led by double-digit growth in Latin America. Our Eastern Europe and Asia regions reported high-single digit growth whilst UK and Western Europe reported a low-single digit decline.
Investment income was $7 million for first half 2013, $3 million lower than in same period of 2012, primarily due to declining net yields on cash and cash equivalents.


Salaries and Benefits
Second quarter 2013
Salaries and benefits increased by $29 million, or 5.8 percent, in second quarter 2013, compared with second quarter 2012. Excluding the $3 million impact of favorable foreign currency movements, salaries and benefits increased by $32 million, or 6.4 percent in second quarter 2013, compared with second quarter 2012.
Salaries and benefits included increased costs as a result of new hires, annual pay reviews and the increase in our incentives charge as a result of a change in our remuneration policy. These increases were partially offset by approximately $10 million of compensation accrual reversals related to prior periods.
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Salaries and benefits increased by $91 million, or 9.0 percent, in first half 2013, compared with same period of 2012. Excluding the $5 million impact of favorable foreign currency movements, salaries and benefits increased by $96 million, or 9.5 percent in first half 2013, compared with first half 2012.
Salaries and benefits included $29 million relating to the Expense Reduction Initiative (see section above for further details), increased costs as a result of new hires, annual pay reviews and the increase in our incentives charge as a result of a change in our remuneration policy. These increases were partially offset by approximately $10 million of compensation accrual reversals related to prior periods.


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Other Expenses
Second quarter 2013
Other operating expenses increased by $26 million, or 20.2 percent in second quarter 2013 compared with second quarter 2012. Excluding the $7 million impact of unfavorable foreign currency movements, Other operating expenses increased by $19 million, or 14.7 percent compared with second quarter 2012.
Other operating expenses in second quarter 2013 includes, $7 million of one-time VAT-related charges, higher travel, accommodation and client entertaining costs to support the continued commissions and fees growth. In second quarter 2012 Other operating expenses included a $5 million benefit related to a previously disclosed insurance recovery.
Depreciation expense was $21 million in second quarter 2013 compared with $19 million in second quarter 2012.
Amortization of intangible assets was $14 million in second quarter 2013 compared with $15 million for the same period of 2012.

Six months ended June 30, 2013
Other operating expenses increased by $26 million, or 9.1 percent in first half 2013 compared with the same period of 2012. Excluding the impact of $6 million unfavorable foreign currency movements, Other operating expenses increased by $20 million, or 7.0 percent compared with first half 2012.
Other operating expenses in first half 2013 includes $12 million relating to the Expense Reduction Initiative (see 'Expense Reduction Initiative' section below), $7 million of one-time VAT-related charges, a $6 million write-off of a receivable related to a non-E&O settlement. First half 2012 included a $13 million write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable and associated legal costs and a $5 million benefit related to a previously disclosed insurance recovery.
Depreciation expense was $47 million in first half 2013 compared with $38 million in the same period of 2012. First half 2013 included $5 million in relation to the Expense Reduction Initiative (see section above for further details).
Amortization of intangible assets was $28 million in first half 2013 compared with $30 million for the same period of 2012.
Interest Expense
Interest expense in second quarter 2013 was $32 million compared with $33 million for the same period of 2012. Interest expense in first half 2013 was $63 million compared with $65 million for the same period of 2012.
Income Taxes
The reported tax rate in second quarter 2013 was 21 percent, compared with 25 percent for the same period of 2012. The reported tax rate in first half 2013 was 19 percent, compared with 24 percent for the same period of 2012. The reason both the quarter to date and year to date tax rates are lower in 2013 compared to 2012, is primarily due to the impact of a valuation allowance maintained against US deferred tax assets, which results in a smaller tax charge on US profits in the current period compared with prior interim periods.
Interest in Earnings of Associates
Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax, was a $3 million loss in second quarter 2013, compared with a $1 million loss for the same period of 2012. Interest in earnings of associates, net of tax, in first half 2013 was a $12 million profit, compared with a $14 million profit for the same period of 2012.
We expect the Associates line for full year 2013 to be a loss of between $1 million and $3 million compared with a $5 million profit for full year 2012. While this is our current estimate, as we do not have control over our Associates, actual results may not be in line with that estimate.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We believe that our balance sheet and strong cash flow provide us with the platform and flexibility to remain committed to our previously stated goals of:

•
on-going debt repayment;
•
returning capital to shareholders through both dividends and stock repurchases;
•
tuck-in acquisitions; and
•
continued investment in platform and process to drive and support growth.

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash from operations, available cash and cash equivalents and amounts available under our various revolving credit facilities, excluding the UK facility which is solely for use by our main regulated UK entity in certain exceptional circumstances.

Our principal short-term uses of liquidity and capital resources are operating expenses, capital expenditures, shareholder returns and funding defined benefit pension plans.

Our long-term liquidity requirements consist of the principal amount of outstanding notes; borrowings under our 5-year term loan and revolving credit facility; and our pension contributions as discussed below.

As at June 30, 2013 cash and cash equivalents were $503 million, an increase of $3 million compared to December 31, 2012. Included within cash and cash equivalents is $397 million available for general corporate purposes and $106 million held within our main regulated UK entity for regulatory capital adequacy requirements.

Cash flows from operating activities decreased to $137 million in the first half 2013 from $158 million in the year ago period. In addition, funds were provided in the first half 2013 of $8 million from the disposal of fixed and intangible assets (first half 2012: $5 million), $2 million draw down on the revolving credit facility (2012: $50 million) and $62 million proceeds from the issue of shares (2012: $23 million).

Primary uses of funds during the first half 2013 include $300 million payment of cash incentive awards relating to 2012, $95 million related to payments of dividends, $77 million cash contributions to our defined benefit scheme, capital expenditures of $51 million related to leasehold improvements, information technology and transformation projects, $29 million for the acquisition of PPH Limited and its subsidiary Prime Professions Limited, and CBC Broker Srl and $4 million cash payment to acquire the remaining noncontrolling interest in our Colombia reinsurance operation.

Based on current market conditions and information available to us at this time, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet our cash needs for the next twelve months.

The impact of movements in liquidity, debt and EBITDA in the quarter had a positive impact on the ratios included in our covenant arrangement with the revolving credit facility providers. They do however remain well within the requirements.
Total debt, total equity and the capitalization ratio at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows (millions, except percentages):
 
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
Long-term debt
$
2,326

 
$
2,338

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
$
17

 
$
15

Total debt
$
2,343

 
$
2,353

Stockholder’s equity
$
1,977

 
$
1,699

 
 
 
 
Capitalization ratio
54.2
%
 
58.1
%

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In the first half 2013, we made $8 million of mandatory repayments against the 5-year term loan, thereby reducing the total outstanding balance as of June 30, 2013 to $281 million. In addition to these payments, we made $59 million of interest payments to service our senior notes, term loan and revolving credit facilities.
The scheduled debt repayments falling due over the next 12 months on our $300 million 5-year term loan total $15 million.
At June 30, 2013, we had $2 million outstanding under our revolving credit facilities. During the first half 2013, we made drawings totaling $57 million and repayments of $55 million.

On July 23, 2013 we entered into an amendment to our existing credit facilities - the 5-year term loan facility and the revolving credit facility - to extend both the amount of financing and the maturity date of the facilities.

As a result of this amendment, our revolving credit facility has been increased from $500 million to $800 million. There has been no increase to the remaining $281 million outstanding on the $300 million term loan. The maturity date of the credit facilities has been extended to July 23, 2018 from December 16, 2016.

There were no changes to the previously disclosed interest rates or on-going fees payable with respect to the term loan or the revolving credit facility.

The amended term loan is repayable in quarterly installments and a final repayment of $186 million is due in the third quarter of 2018.

The agreements relating to these facilities continue to contain requirements to maintain maximum levels of consolidated funded indebtedness in relation to consolidated EBITDA and minimum levels of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense, subject to certain adjustments. In connection with the amendment discussed above, we can request an increase in the maximum consolidated leverage ratio for up to four fiscal quarters following the completion of one or more acquisitions in a 15 month period where the aggregate consideration equals or exceeds an agreed threshold.
On July 25, 2013 the Company commenced cash tender offers for (1) any of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2015 and (2) up to a maximum amount of the 6.200% Senior Notes due 2017 and 7.000% Senior Notes due 2019 such that the aggregate principal amount of the notes tendered and accepted for purchase is equal to $500 million principal amount of Notes less the aggregate principal amount of the 5.625% Senior Note due 2015 tendered and accepted for purchase.

Pension contributions
UK Plan
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company made cash contributions of $49 million (six months ended June 30, 2012: $40 million) into the UK defined benefit pension plan, in addition to $6 million (six months ended June 30, 2012: $6 million) in respect of employees’ salary sacrifice contributions.
Contributions to the UK defined benefit pension plan in 2013 are expected to total $87 million (full year 2012: $80 million), of which approximately $22 million relates to on-going contributions calculated as 15.9 percent of active plan members’ pensionable salaries, approximately $55 million relates to contributions towards funding the deficit and $10 million relates to 10 percent of the $100 million share buy-back program completed during 2012.
In addition, further contributions will be payable based on a profit share calculation (equal to 20 percent of EBITDA in excess of $900 million per annum as defined by the revised schedule of contributions) and an exceptional return calculation (equal to 10 percent of any exceptional returns made to shareholders, for example, share buybacks and special dividends). Aggregate contributions under the deficit funding contribution and the profit share calculation are capped at £312 million ($473 million) over the six years ended December 31, 2017.
The schedule of contributions is automatically renegotiated after three years and at any earlier time jointly agreed by the Company and the Trustee.

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US Plan
We made cash contributions to our US defined benefit plan of $18 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared with $16 million in the six months ended June 30, 2012.
For the US plan, expected contributions are the contributions we are required to make under US pension legislation based on our December 31, 2012 balance sheet position. We currently expect to contribute $40 million for full year 2013.
International and US Non-Qualified Plans
We made cash contributions to our international and US non-qualified defined benefit pension plans of $4 million in both the six months ended June 30, 2013, and in the six months ended June 30, 2012.
In full year 2013, we expect to contribute approximately $11 million to our international and US non-qualified plans.
 
Summary consolidated cash flow information (millions):
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
Total net cash provided by operating activities
$
137

 
$
158

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
Total net cash used in investing activities
(75
)
 
(66
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
Total net cash used in financing activities
(50
)
 
(120
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
12

 
(28
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(9
)
 
(1
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
500

 
436

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
503

 
$
407

This summary consolidated cash flow should be viewed in addition to, not in lieu of, the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Cash Flow for first half 2013 compared with first half 2012
Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities in first half 2013 decreased by $21 million to $137 million compared with the year ago period.

The main contributors to cash flow in the period included net income of $330 million, $88 million adjustments for non-cash items, including depreciation, amortization and stock based compensation and $214 million increase in other liabilities. The $214 million increase in other liabilities primarily relates to the working capital movements related to current tax, accruals for interest expense and the accruals made for incentives to be paid in 2014.

These amounts were offset by the following movements in workings capital, $300 million of cash payments for 2012 incentives, $124 million increase in accounts receivable, $77 million cash contributions into our main defined benefit pension schemes.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities in first half 2013 was $75 million including, capital expenditure of $51 million, cash used to purchase subsidiaries and other investments of $31 million partly offset by $8 million cash received from the sale of fixed and intangible assets.


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Cash used in investing activities in first half 2012 was $66 million including, capital expenditure of $63 million, cash used to purchase subsidiaries and other investments of $8 million, partly offset by $5 million cash received from the sale of fixed and intangible assets.
Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities in first half 2013 was $50 million primarily due to total dividends paid, including dividends paid to noncontrolling interests, of $103 million, repayments of debt of $8 million, and $4 million cash paid to acquire the remaining noncontrolling interest in our Colombia reinsurance operation offset by cash receipts of $62 million from the issue of shares.

Cash used in financing activities in first half 2012 was $120 million as a result of total dividends paid, including dividends paid to noncontrolling interests, of $103 million, debt repayments of $9 million, share repurchases of $56 million, and $29 million consideration for the purchase of the final 49.9 percent of our Gras Savoye Reinsurance entity offset by cash receipts of $23 million from the issue of shares, $50 million draw down on the revolving credit facility and $3 million proceeds from the disposal of 49.9 percent of our Peru Retail business.
Fiduciary Funds
As an intermediary, we hold funds generally in a fiduciary capacity for the account of third parties, typically as the result of premiums received from clients that are in transit to insurers and claims due to clients that are in transit from insurers. We report premiums, which are held on account of, or due from, clients as assets with a corresponding liability due to the insurers. Claims held by, or due to, us which are due to clients are also shown as both assets and liabilities.

Fiduciary funds are generally required to be kept in regulated bank accounts subject to guidelines which emphasize capital preservation and liquidity; such funds are not available to service the Company’s debt or for other corporate purposes. Notwithstanding the legal relationships with clients and insurers, the Company is entitled to retain investment income earned on fiduciary funds in accordance with industry custom and practice and, in some cases, as supported by agreements with insureds. As of June 30, 2013, we had fiduciary funds of $2.0 billion, compared with $1.8 billion at December 31, 2012.
Share Buybacks
The Company is authorized to buy back its common shares, by way of redemption, and will consider whether to do so from time to time based on many factors including market conditions. The Company is authorized to purchase up to one billion shares from time to time in the open market (such open market purchases would be effected as redemptions under Irish law) and it may also redeem its shares through negotiated trades with persons who are not affiliated with the Company as long as the cost of the acquisition of the Company's shares does not exceed $824 million.
Dividends
In July 2013, we declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, an annual 2013 rate of $1.12 per share. This represents an increase of 3.7 percent on the first half 2012 per share dividend of $0.27 per share.
Cash dividends paid in first half 2013 were $95 million compared with $93 million in first half 2012. The $2 million increase in first half 2013, compared with first half 2012 is driven by the period-over-period increase in dividend per share and the number of shares in issue.


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REVIEW OF SEGMENTAL RESULTS
We organize our business into three segments: Global, North America and International. Our Global business provides specialist brokerage and consulting services to clients worldwide for risks arising from specific industries and activities. North America and International comprise our retail operations and provide services to small, medium and major corporations.
The following table is a summary of our operating results by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (millions except percentages):
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Revenues
 
Operating
income
 
Operating
margin
 
Revenues
 
Operating
income
 
Operating
margin
Global
$
306

 
$
106

 
34.6
%
 
$
283

 
$
94

 
33.2
%
North America
335

 
57

 
17.0
%
 
315

 
48

 
15.2
%
International
249

 
27

 
10.8
%
 
244

 
40

 
16.4
%
Total Retail
584

 
84

 
14.4
%
 
559

 
88

 
15.7
%
Corporate & Other
—

 
(19
)
 
n/a

 
—

 
(3
)
 
n/a

Total Consolidated
$
890

 
$
171

 
19.2
%
 
$
842

 
$
179

 
21.3
%

 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
Revenues
 
Operating
income
 
Operating
margin
 
Revenues
 
Operating
income
 
Operating
margin
Global
$
690

 
$
277

 
40.1
%
 
$
655

 
$
273

 
41.7
%
North America
700

 
146

 
20.9
%
 
664

 
130

 
19.6
%
International
551

 
113

 
20.5
%
 
536

 
121

 
22.6
%
Total Retail
1,251

 
259

 
20.7
%
 
1,200

 
251

 
20.9
%
Corporate & Other
—

 
(78
)
 
n/a

 
—

 
(28
)
 
n/a

Total Consolidated
$
1,941

 
$
458

 
23.6
%
 
$
1,855

 
$
496

 
26.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Global
Our Global operations comprise Specialty, Willis Re, Placement and Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA).
The following table sets out Global’s revenues, organic commissions and fees growth and operating income and margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (millions except percentages):
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Commissions and fees
$
305

 
$
282

 
$
688

 
$
652

Investment income
1

 
1

 
2

 
3

Total revenues
$
306

 
$
283

 
$
690

 
$
655

Operating income
$
106

 
$
94

 
$
277

 
$
273

Organic commissions and fees growth(a)
10.3
%
 
6.8
%
 
6.8
%
 
5.5
%
Operating margin
34.6
%
 
33.2
%
 
40.1
%
 
41.7
%
_________________
(a) 
Organic commissions and fees growth excludes: (i) the impact of foreign currency translation; (ii) the first twelve months of net commission and fee revenues generated from acquisitions; and (iii) the net commission and fee revenues related to operations disposed of in each period presented.

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Revenues
Second quarter 2013
Commissions and fees of $305 million were $23 million, or 8.2 percent, higher in second quarter 2013 compared with the same period 2012. Foreign currency movements movements had a 2.3 percent adverse impact on commissions and fees, acquisitions and disposal had a favorable 0.2 percent impact and organic growth was 10.3 percent.
The 10.3 percent organic growth in commissions and fees was driven by strong new business growth and higher client retention levels compared with the year ago period.
Willis Re reported mid double-digit growth in second quarter 2013, led by strong growth in each of the three divisions: North America, Specialties and International.
Specialty reported mid single-digit growth in second quarter 2013, with particularly strong performance in Energy.
WCMA reported higher commissions and fees in second quarter 2013 compared to the prior year quarter.
Client retention was 91.3 percent for the second quarter 2013, compared with 89.5 percent for the same period 2012.
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Commissions and fees of $688 million were $36 million, or 5.5 percent, higher in first half 2013 compared with the same period in 2012. Foreign currency movements had a 1.2 percent adverse impact on commissions and fees, acquisitions and disposal had a 0.1 percent adverse impact and organic growth was 6.8 percent.
The 6.8 percent organic growth in commissions and fees was driven by strong new business growth and higher client retention levels compared with the year ago period.
Willis Re reported high single-digit growth in first half 2013, led by strong growth in North America and International.
Specialty reported mid single-digit growth in first half 2013, with particularly strong performance in Energy, Aerospace and Faber Global.
WCMA reported lower commissions and fees in first half 2013 compared to the prior year.
Client retention was 92.6 percent for the first half 2013, compared with 90.2 percent for the same period 2012.
Expenses
Second quarter 2013
Total operating expenses of $200 million were $11 million, or 5.8 percent, higher in the second quarter 2013 compared with the same period 2012. Excluding the $12 million, or 6.4 percent, impact of favorable foreign currency movements, total operating expenses increased $23 million or 12.2 percent.
The year-on-year growth in expenses was primarily due to increases in salaries and benefits, the result of new hires, annual pay reviews, higher expense for incentives and higher travel, accommodation and client entertaining costs to support the continued commissions and fees growth. In addition there was a $2 million one-time VAT related charge in the second quarter 2013.
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Total operating expenses of $413 million were $31 million, or 8.1 percent, higher in the first half 2013 compared with the same period 2012. Excluding the $10 million, or 2.6 percent, impact of favorable foreign currency movements, total operating expenses increased $41 million or 10.7 percent.

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The year-on-year growth in expenses was primarily due to increases in salaries and benefits, the result of new hires, annual pay reviews and higher expense for incentives. In addition to this there was a $2 million one-time VAT related charge in the second quarter 2013.
Operating margin
Operating margin was 34.6 percent in the second quarter 2013 and 33.2 percent in the same period of 2012.
Operating margin was 40.1 percent in the first half 2013 and 41.7 percent in the same period of 2012.
North America
Our North America business provides risk management, insurance brokerage, related risk services and employee benefits brokerage and consulting to a wide array of industry and client segments in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The following table sets out revenues, organic commissions and fees growth and operating income and margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. (millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Commissions and fees
$
333

 
$
314

 
$
696

 
$
660

Investment income
—

 
1

 
1

 
1

Other income (a)
2

 
—

 
3

 
3

Total revenues
$
335

 
$
315

 
$
700

 
$
664

Operating income
$
57

 
$
48

 
$
146

 
$
130

Organic commissions and fees growth (b)
5.5
%
 
(3.0
)%
 
4.9
%
 
(2.7
)%
Operating margin
17.0
%
 
15.2
 %
 
20.9
%
 
19.6
 %
_________________
(a) 
Other income comprises gains on disposal of intangible assets, which primarily arise from settlements through enforcing non-compete agreements in the event of losing accounts through producer defection or the disposal of books of business.
(b)
Organic commissions and fees growth excludes: (i) the impact of foreign currency translation; (ii) the first twelve months of net commission and fee revenues generated from acquisitions; and (iii) the net commission and fee revenues related to operations disposed of in each period presented.
Revenues
Second quarter 2013
Commissions and fees of $333 million were $19 million, or 6.1 percent, higher in second quarter 2013 compared with the same period in 2012. This increase was due to 5.5 percent of organic growth and 0.6 percent from the acquisition of Avalon Actuarial, Inc. late in 2012. The segment achieved mid double-digit new business growth, and its client retention levels improved slightly over the year ago period. Growth was distributed geographically across all the regions, led by the Midwest, West and Metro Regions.

All the major industry practices reported positive growth with the most notable among them being Human Capital and Construction which grew high-single digits and low double-digits respectively.
Client retention levels were 91.0 percent in second quarter 2013 compared with 90.5 percent in second quarter 2012.
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Commissions and fees of $696 million were $36 million, or 5.5 percent, higher in first half 2013 compared with the same period in 2012. This increase was due to 4.9 percent of organic growth, 0.5 percent from the acquisition of Avalon Actuarial, Inc. late in 2012 and 0.1 percent favorable impact from foreign currency movements. The segment achieved low double-digit new business growth, and its client retention levels improved slightly over the year ago period. Growth was distributed geographically across all the regions, led by the CAPPPS+, Midwest and Metro Regions.

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All the major industry practices reported positive growth with the most notable among them being Human Capital and Construction which grew high-single digits and mid- single digits respectively.
Client retention levels were 92.4 percent in first half 2013 compared with 91.1 percent in for the same period 2012.
Expenses
Second quarter 2013
Total operating expenses of $278 million were $11 million, or 4.1 percent, higher in first half 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.
The year-on-year growth is primarily due to an increase in the incentives charge as a result of higher commissions and fees. In addition to this we incurred professional fees related to the strategic review of the segment, and higher travel and accommodation expense to support revenue growth and client retention. These increases were partially offset by lower charges for share-based compensation. Foreign currency movements had no material impact on expenses.
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Total operating expenses of $554 million were $20 million, or 3.7 percent, higher in first half 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.
The year-on-year growth is primarily due to an increase in the incentives charge as a result of higher commissions and fees, a $6 million write-off of a receivable related to a non-E&O settlement, professional fees related to the strategic review of the segment, and higher travel and accommodation expense to support revenue growth and client retention. These increases were partially offset by lower charges for stock based compensation and compensation accrual reversals related to prior periods. Foreign currency movements had no material impact on expenses.
Operating margin
Operating margin in North America was 17.0 percent in second quarter 2013 compared with 15.2 percent in second quarter 2012.
Operating margin was 20.9 percent in the first half 2013 and 19.6 percent in the same period of 2012.


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International
Our International business comprises our retail operations in Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, South Africa and Latin America. The services provided are focused according to the characteristics of each market and vary across offices, but generally include direct risk management and insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting.
The following table sets out revenues, organic commissions and fees growth and operating income and margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Commissions and fees
$
247

 
$
241

 
$
547

 
$
530

Investment income
2

 
3

 
4

 
6

Total revenues
$
249

 
$
244

 
$
551

 
$
536

Operating income
$
27

 
$
40

 
$
113

 
$
121

Organic commissions and fees growth (a)
2.6
%
 
2.0
%
 
3.2
%
 
3.3
%
Operating margin
10.8
%
 
16.4
%
 
20.5
%
 
22.6
%
_________________
(a) 
Organic commissions and fees growth excludes: (i) the impact of foreign currency translation; (ii) the first twelve months of net commission and fee revenues generated from acquisitions; and (iii) the net commission and fee revenues related to operations disposed of in each period presented.
Revenues
Second quarter 2013
Commissions and fees of $247 million were $6 million, or 2.5 percent, higher in second quarter 2013 compared with the same period in 2012, comprising 2.6 percent organic growth, a 0.2 percent negative impact from foreign currency movements and a 0.1 percent positive impact from acquisition and disposals. New business generation was in the high single-digits, however this was tempered by lost business and negative renewal fluctuations.
Latin America reported high double-digit growth; the main contributors to this growth were Brazil, Venezuela and Argentina.
Eastern Europe reported low double-digit growth arising primarily from Russia.
Western Europe reported low-single digit growth. Strong results from Sweden and Denmark were partially offset by declines in Netherlands and Germany.
Client retention levels were 93.3 percent for second quarter 2013 compared with 92.9 percent for second quarter 2012.
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Commissions and fees of $547 million were $17 million, or 3.2 percent, higher in first half 2013 compared with the same period in 2012, comprising 3.2 percent organic growth, a 0.1 percent negative impact from foreign currency movements and a 0.1 percent positive impact from acquisition and disposals. New business generation was in the low double-digits, however this was tempered by lost business and negative renewal fluctuations.
Latin America reported high double-digit growth; the main contributors to this growth were Brazil and Venezuela.
Eastern Europe reported high single-digit growth arising primarily from Russia.
Western Europe, Australasia and the UK reported low-single digit decline.
Client retention levels were 94.1 percent for first half 2013 compared with 93.7 percent for the same period in 2012.


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Expenses
Second quarter 2013
Total operating expenses of $222 million were $18 million or 8.8 percent higher in the second quarter 2013 compared with the same period in 2012. Excluding the impact of $4 million, or 1.9 percent, unfavorable foreign currency movements, total operating expenses increased $14 million or 6.9 percent.
This increase was due primarily to higher cost of salaries and benefits as a result of new hires and annual pay reviews, and a one-time $5 million VAT-related charge. These costs were partially offset by compensation accrual reversals related to prior periods.
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Total operating expenses of $438 million were $23 million or 5.5 percent higher in the first half 2013 compared with the same period in 2012. Foreign currency movements negatively impacted operating expenses by $5 million or 1.2 percent; excluding the impact of foreign currency movements total operating expenses increased $18 million or 4.3 percent.
This increase was due primarily to higher cost of salaries and benefits as a result of new hires and annual pay reviews, and a one-time $5 million VAT-related charge. These costs were partially offset by compensation accrual reversals related to prior periods.
Operating margin
Operating margin in International was 10.8 percent in second quarter 2013, compared with 16.4 percent in the same period of 2012.
Operating margin was 20.5 percent in the first half 2013 and 22.6 percent in the same period of 2012.

Corporate & Other
The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on organic commissions and fees growth and operating income. For internal reporting and segmental reporting, items for which segmental management are not held responsible are included within ‘Corporate & Other’.
Corporate & Other operating loss comprises the following (millions): 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Amortization of intangible assets
$
(14
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
(28
)
 
$
(30
)
Insurance recovery
—

 
5

 
—

 
5

Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance and legal fees(a)
—

 
—

 
—

 
(13
)
Foreign exchange hedging
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

Foreign exchange gain on the UK pension plan asset
1

 
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
Expense Reduction Initiative (b)
—

 
—

 
(46
)
 
—

Other
(6
)
 
9

 
(5
)
 
9

 
$
(19
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(78
)
 
$
(28
)
_________________
(a) 
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable balance relating to periods prior to January 1, 2012 and associated legal fees, in Chicago.
(b) 
Charge related to the assessment of the Company's organizational design.




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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The accounting estimates or assumptions that management considers to be the most important to the presentation of our financial condition or operating performance are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2013. There were no significant additions or changes to these assumptions in the three months ended June 30, 2013.


CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations since December 31, 2012, except contractual, planned payments during second quarter 2013 and except as discussed in Note 14 - 'Debt' to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ('FASB') issued Accounting Standards Update ('ASU') No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (ASU 2013-02). This guidance is the culmination of the FASB's deliberation on reporting reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). The amendments in ASU 2013-02 do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income but do require disclosure of amounts reclassified out of AOCI in its entirety, by component, on the face of the statement of operations or in the notes thereto. Amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income must be cross-referenced to other disclosures that provide additional detail. This standard is effective prospectively for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012 and has been applied for this second quarter 2013 - see Note 16 - 'Comprehensive Income'.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists - a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (ASU 2013-11) which provides guidance on financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward (NOL), or similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Such unrecognized tax benefits are required to be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a NOL or other tax credit carryforward whenever the NOL or tax credit carryforward would be available to reduce the additional taxable income or tax due if the tax position is disallowed.
This standard is effective prospectively for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013 although early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements.
There were no other new accounting standards issued during second quarter 2013 that would have a significant impact on the Company’s reporting.


OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS
Apart from commitments, guarantees and contingencies, as disclosed in Note 7 — ‘Commitments and Contingencies’ to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.


Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There has been no material change with respect to market risk from that described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.


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Item 4 — Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of June 30, 2013, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Group Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Group Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that the information required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to them as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have been no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 — Legal Proceedings
Information regarding legal proceedings is set forth in Note 7 — ‘Commitments and Contingencies’ to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
Item 1A — Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in the 2012 Form 10-K which are hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, no shares were issued by the Company without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Share buybacks
The Company is authorized to buy back shares, by way of redemption, and will consider whether to do so from time to time, based on many factors, including market conditions. The Company is authorized to purchase up to one billion shares from time to time in the open market (such open market purchases would be effected as redemptions under Irish law) and it may also redeem its shares through negotiated trades with persons who are not affiliated with the Company so long as the cost of the acquisition of the Company’s shares does not exceed $824 million.

Item 3 — Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4 — Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5 — Other Information
None.
Item 6 — Exhibits
31.1
  
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) *
 
 
 
31.2
  
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) *
 
 
 
32.1
  
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 *
 
 
 
32.2
  
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 *
 
 
 
101.INS
  
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
101.SCH
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
101.CAL
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.DEF
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.LAB
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.PRE
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 _________________________________
* Filed herewith.


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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS PLC
(REGISTRANT)
 
 
By:
 
/S/ MICHAEL K NEBORAK
 
 
Michael K. Neborak
 
 
Group Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Dated: August 6, 2013

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