-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Kg+/HWw77F2vPs7+ThFWVzYFL94WfekvK6gfjI/SczKOgx3qyUAKHCbZl2eMwVqY S7zOSqmNwZ5F/nGraEMYPw== 0001104659-08-029073.txt : 20080501 0001104659-08-029073.hdr.sgml : 20080501 20080501161457 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-08-029073 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080501 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080501 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080501 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AON CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000315293 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE [6321] IRS NUMBER: 363051915 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07933 FILM NUMBER: 08794879 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST RANDOLPH STREET CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60601 BUSINESS PHONE: 3123811000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST RANDOLPH STREET CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60601 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: COMBINED INTERNATIONAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19870504 8-K 1 a08-13137_18k.htm 8-K

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2008

 


 

Aon Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware

 

1-7933

 

36-3051915

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

200 East Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

60601
(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 381-1000

 

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

                                                Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

                                                o                                    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

                                                o                                    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

                                                o                                    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

                                                o                                    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

Item 2.02.                                          Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 1, 2008, Aon Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

 

A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01.                                          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

                                                (a) - (c)          Not applicable.

 

                                                (d)                                 Exhibits:

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description of Exhibit

99.1

 

Press Release issued by the Company on May 1, 2008.

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Aon Corporation

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Christa Davies

 

 

Christa Davies

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date: May 1, 2008

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description of Exhibit

99.1

 

Press Release issued by the Company on May 1, 2008.

 

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EX-99.1 2 a08-13137_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

News from Aon

 

Aon Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

 

- Total Revenue grew 7% to $1.9 billion with Organic Revenue growth of 2%

- EPS from Continuing Operations increased 10% to $0.56

 

Highlights

·                  EPS from continuing operations, excluding certain items, increased 25% to $0.71

·                  Total pretax margin was 13.3% and the adjusted pretax margin, excluding certain items, increased 180 basis points to 16.8%

·                  Brokerage pretax margin was 15.3% and the adjusted pretax margin, excluding certain items, increased 100 basis points to 19.5%

·                  Consulting pretax margin was 18.4% and the adjusted pretax margin, excluding certain items, increased 430 basis points to 19.2%

·                  Repurchased $860 million or 19.8 million shares of common stock year-to-date

·                  Recently completed sales of Combined Insurance Company of America (CICA) and Sterling Life Insurance, generating $2.7 billion of after-tax proceeds

 

CHICAGO, IL — May 1, 2008 - Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

 

Net income increased 2% to $218 million or $0.68 per share, compared to $213 million or $0.66 per share for the prior year quarter.  Net income from continuing operations increased 8% to $179 million or $0.56 per share, compared to $165 million or $0.51 per share for the prior year quarter.  Certain items that impacted first quarter results and comparisons with the prior year quarter are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures on page 10 of this press release.  Net income from continuing operations per share, excluding certain items, increased 25% to $0.71 compared to $0.57 for the prior year quarter.

 

“Our first quarter results demonstrate continued progress and momentum in each of our three key operating metrics despite soft market conditions globally.  Organic revenue growth was two percent in our brokerage segment and four percent in consulting services, adjusted pretax margin increased 180 basis points with significant improvement in our consulting business, and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 25 percent,” said Greg Case, president and chief executive officer, Aon Corporation.  “We continue to take steps to solidify our position as the leading risk advice and human capital solutions provider.  During the quarter, we continued to invest significantly in areas such as construction, environmental and integrated capital solutions in reinsurance.  We recently completed the sales of our more capital-intensive insurance underwriting businesses.  And, our balance sheet remains strong, even as we have repurchased $860 million of our common stock year-to-date.  These actions demonstrate continued belief in the underlying strength of Aon and our ongoing commitment to creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

 

 



 

FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Total revenue increased 7% to $1.9 billion with organic revenue growth of 2%.  Total operating expenses increased 8% or $124 million to $1.6 billion, including an $82 million unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

 

Restructuring expense was $60 million in the first quarter compared to $9 million in the prior year quarter.  An analysis of restructuring-related expenses by segment and type for the 2007 restructuring program is detailed on page 11 of this release.

 

Restructuring savings in the first quarter related to the 2005 restructuring program are estimated at $67 million compared to $45 million in the prior year quarter.  Of the estimated restructuring savings in the first quarter, $57 million were related to the Brokerage segment, primarily for workforce reduction.  The 2005 restructuring program resulted in cumulative cost savings of approximately $225 million in 2007 and is on track to achieve $270 million of cumulative cost savings in 2008.

 

The Company did not recognize any material savings related to the 2007 restructuring program.  Before any potential reinvestment of savings, the 2007 restructuring program is expected to result in cumulative cost savings of approximately $50-70 million in 2008, $175-200 million in 2009 and $240 million in 2010, consistent with previous estimates.

 

Foreign currency translation increased net income by approximately $0.08 per share compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a weaker U.S. dollar versus the Euro.

 

Effective tax rate on continuing operations was 30.1% for the first quarter compared to 31.3% for the prior year quarter.  The rate in both quarters was impacted favorably by the resolution of prior year tax issues.  As a result of projected 2008 geographic distribution of income and the benefit of significant statutory rate reductions in key operating jurisdictions, the Company currently anticipates that the recurring tax rate on continuing operations will be approximately 30.5% for 2008.

 

Diluted average shares outstanding declined to 320 million in the first quarter compared to 324 million in the prior year quarter, due primarily to the Company’s share repurchase program.  During the first quarter, the Company repurchased 8.9 million shares of common stock for $375 million, at an average price of $42.19 per share.  Subsequent to close of the quarter, the Company repurchased an additional 10.9 million shares, or $485 million, at an average price of $44.46 per share.  As of May 1, the Company had approximately $1.9 billion of remaining share repurchase authorization.

 

Discontinued Operations after-tax income was $39 million or $0.12 per share compared to $48 million or $0.15 per share for the prior year quarter.  Discontinued operations include the results of CICA and Sterling Life Insurance.

 

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FIRST QUARTER SEGMENT REVIEW

Certain noteworthy items impacted revenue, pretax income and pretax margins in the first quarter of 2008 and 2007.  The first quarter segment reviews provided below include supplemental information related to adjusted pretax income and pretax margin which is described in detail on the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures — Segments and Diluted Earnings Per Share” on page 10 of this press release.

 

RISK AND INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

(millions)

 

First Quarter Ended

 

 

 

Less:

 

Acquisitions,

 

Less:

 

Organic

 

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

%

 

Currency

 

Divestitures,

 

All

 

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

2008

 

2007

 

Change

 

Impact

 

Transfers

 

Other

 

Growth

 

Americas

 

$

531

 

$

519

 

2

%

2

%

%

(1

)%

1

%

U.K.

 

161

 

156

 

3

 

3

 

2

 

(1

)

(1

)

EMEA

 

525

 

434

 

21

 

13

 

1

 

2

 

5

 

Asia Pacific

 

110

 

100

 

10

 

11

 

(1

)

(3

)

3

 

Reinsurance

 

264

 

247

 

7

 

6

 

 

 

1

 

Total

 

$

1,591

 

$

1,456

 

9

%

7

%

%

%

2

%

 

Risk and Insurance Brokerage Services revenue increased 9% compared to the prior year quarter with organic revenue growth of 2%.  Americas organic revenue increased 1% reflecting strong growth in Latin America, partially offset by soft market conditions and a slowdown in private equity and commercial construction activity in U.S. retail.  U.K. organic revenue declined 1% due primarily to soft market conditions.  EMEA organic revenue increased 5% due to solid growth in continental Europe and strong growth in emerging markets.  Asia Pacific organic revenue increased 3% reflecting solid growth in most Asian markets, partially offset by soft market conditions in Australia and the impact of certain regulatory changes in Japan.  Reinsurance organic revenue increased 1% due primarily to growth in global facultative and treaty placements, partially offset by soft market conditions and higher cedent retentions.

 

 

 

First Quarter Ended

 

 

 

(millions)

 

Mar 31,

 

Mar 31,

 

%

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Change

 

Revenue

 

$

1,591

 

$

1,456

 

9

%

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

951

 

840

 

13

 

Other expenses

 

400

 

374

 

7

 

Total operating expenses

 

1,351

 

1,214

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

240

 

$

242

 

(1

)%

Other (income) expense

 

(4

)

 

N/A

 

Pretax income

 

$

244

 

$

242

 

1

%

Pretax margin

 

15.3

%

16.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax income - adjusted

 

$

310

 

$

270

 

15

%

Pretax margin - adjusted

 

19.5

%

18.5

%

 

 

 

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Compensation and benefits for the first quarter increased 13% or $111 million from the prior year quarter including a $49 million increase in restructuring costs, $48 million unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation and investments in key talent, partially offset by benefits related to the 2005 restructuring program.  Other expenses increased 7% or $26 million compared to the prior year quarter including a $20 million unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation and $14 million for the previously disclosed reviews under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and similar laws in other countries, and for related compliance initiatives.  The prior year quarter included an unfavorable impact of $21 million related to settlement of litigation in Reinsurance.

 

First quarter pretax income increased 1% to $244 million.  Adjusting for certain items detailed on page 10 of this press release, pretax income increased 15% to $310 million and pretax margin increased 100 basis points to 19.5% versus the prior year quarter.

 

CONSULTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

(millions)

 

First Quarter Ended

 

 

 

Less:

 

Acquisitions,

 

Less:

 

Organic

 

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

%

 

Currency

 

Divestitures,

 

All

 

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

2008

 

2007

 

Change

 

Impact

 

Transfers

 

Other

 

Growth

 

Services

 

$

289

 

$

264

 

9

%

5

%

%

%

4

%

Outsourcing

 

54

 

65

 

(17

)

3

 

(2

)

(1

)

(17

)

Total

 

$

343

 

$

329

 

4

%

5

%

%

(1

)%

%

 

Consulting revenue increased 4% to $343 million compared to the prior year quarter.  Organic revenue in Consulting Services increased 4% due primarily to growth in retirement and health and benefits consulting.  Organic revenue in Outsourcing decreased 17% due primarily to the previously announced termination of a significant outsourcing contract.

 

 

 

First Quarter Ended

 

 

 

(millions)

 

Mar 31,

 

Mar 31,

 

%

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Change

 

Revenue

 

$

343

 

$

329

 

4

%

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

201

 

197

 

2

 

Other expenses

 

79

 

85

 

(7

)

Total operating expenses

 

280

 

282

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

63

 

$

47

 

34

%

Other (income) expense

 

 

 

 

Pretax income

 

$

63

 

$

47

 

34

%

Pretax margin

 

18.4

%

14.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax income - adjusted

 

$

66

 

$

49

 

35

%

Pretax margin - adjusted

 

19.2

%

14.9

%

 

 

 

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Total operating expenses declined 1% versus the prior year quarter as benefits related to the 2005 restructuring program and other operational improvements were primarily offset by a $12 million unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

 

First quarter pretax income increased 34% to $63 million and the pretax margin increased 410 basis points to 18.4% versus the prior year quarter.  Adjusting for certain items detailed on page 10, pretax income increased 35% to $66 million and the pretax margin increased 430 basis points to 19.2%.

 

UNALLOCATED INCOME AND EXPENSE

 

 

First Quarter Ended

 

 

 

(millions)

 

Mar 31,

 

Mar 31,

 

%

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Change

 

Operating segment income before tax

 

$

307

 

$

289

 

6

%

Property & Casualty operations

 

(2

)

(2

)

 

Unallocated investment income

 

5

 

22

 

(77

)

Unallocated expenses

 

(21

)

(34

)

(38

)

Interest expense

 

(33

)

(35

)

(6

)

Income from continuing operations before tax

 

$

256

 

$

240

 

7

%

 

Property & Casualty loss was similar to the prior year at $2 million.  All property & casualty business was placed into run-off in the fourth quarter 2006.

 

Unallocated investment income for the first quarter decreased $17 million to $5 million compared to the prior year quarter.  Included in unallocated investment income was $2 million from holdings in certain private equity investments compared to $13 million in the prior year quarter.  Unallocated expenses decreased $13 million to $21 million versus the prior year quarter.  The prior year quarter included accounting and legal expenses related to the review of historical equity compensation practices.  Interest expense decreased $2 million to $33 million.

 

Conference Call and Webcast Details

The Company will host a conference call on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. central time.  Interested parties can listen to the conference call via a live audio webcast at www.aon.com.

 

About Aon

Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting. Through its 36,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Our industry-leading global resources, technical expertise and industry knowledge are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Aon was named the world’s “best broker” by Euromoney magazine’s 2008 Insurance Survey. Aon also was ranked by A.M. Best as the number one global insurance brokerage in 2007 based on brokerage revenues, and voted best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary, and best employee benefits consulting firm in 2007 by the readers of Business Insurance. For more information on Aon, log onto http://www.aon.com.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain statements related to future results, or states our intentions, beliefs and expectations or predictions for the future which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and

 

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uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from either historical or anticipated results depending on a variety of factors. Potential factors that could impact results include: general economic conditions in different countries in which we do business around the world, changes in global equity and fixed income markets that could affect the return on invested assets, fluctuations in exchange and interest rates that could influence revenue and expense, rating agency actions that could affect our ability to borrow funds, funding of our various pension plans, changes in the competitive environment, our ability to implement restructuring initiatives and other initiatives intended to yield cost savings, changes in commercial property and casualty markets and commercial premium rates that could impact revenues, the outcome of inquiries from regulators and investigations related to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and non-U.S. anti-corruption laws, the impact of investigations brought by U.S. state attorneys general, U.S. state insurance regulators, U.S. federal prosecutors, U.S. federal regulators, and regulatory authorities in the U.K. and other countries, the impact of class actions and individual lawsuits including client class actions, securities class actions, derivative actions, ERISA class actions, and the cost of resolution of other contingent liabilities and loss contingencies.  Further information concerning the Company and its business, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

###

 

Investor Contact:

 

Media Contact:

Scott Malchow

 

David Prosperi

Vice President, Investor Relations

 

Vice President, Global Public Relations

312-381-3983

 

312-381-2485

 

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Aon Corporation

Consolidated Summary of Operations (Unaudited)

 

First Quarter Ended

 

(millions except per share data)

 

Mar. 31,
2008

 

Mar. 31,
2007

 

Percent
Change

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions, fees and other

 

$

1,873

 

$

1,729

 

8

%

Investment income

 

59

 

69

 

(14

)

Total revenue

 

1,932

 

1,798

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

1,166

 

1,053

 

11

 

Other general expenses

 

431

 

423

 

2

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

50

 

47

 

6

 

Total operating expenses

 

1,647

 

1,523

 

8

 

Operating income

 

285

 

275

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

33

 

35

 

(6

)

Other (income) and expense

 

(4

)

 

N/A

 

Income from continuing operations before provision for income tax

 

256

 

240

 

7

 

Provision for income tax (1)

 

77

 

75

 

3

 

Income from continuing operations

 

179

 

165

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

63

 

73

 

(14

)

Provision for income tax (2)

 

24

 

25

 

(4

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

39

 

48

 

(19

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

218

 

$

213

 

2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.55

 

7

%

Discontinued operations

 

0.13

 

0.16

 

(19

)

Net income

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.71

 

1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

0.56

 

$

0.51

 

10

%

Discontinued operations

 

0.12

 

0.15

 

(20

)

Net income

 

$

0.68

 

$

0.66

 

3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding

 

319.8

 

324.4

 

(1

)%


(1)          Tax rate from continuing operations is 30.1% and 31.3% for the first quarters ended March 31, 2008 and 2007,

respectively.

 

(2)          Tax rate from discontinued operations is 38.1% and 34.2% for the first quarters ended March 31, 2008 and 2007,

respectively.

 

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Aon Corporation

Revenue from Continuing Operations (Unaudited)

 

 

 

First Quarter Ended

 

(millions)

 

Mar. 31,
2008

 

Mar. 31,
2007

 

Percent
Change

 

Less:
Currency
Impact

 

Less:
Acquisitions,
Divestitures &
Transfers

 

Less: All
Other (1)

 

Organic
Revenue
Growth (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk and Insurance Brokerage Services:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americas

 

$

531

 

$

519

 

2

%

2

%

%

(1

)%

1

%

United Kingdom

 

161

 

156

 

3

 

3

 

2

 

(1

)

(1

)

Europe, Middle East & Africa

 

525

 

434

 

21

 

13

 

1

 

2

 

5

 

Asia Pacific

 

110

 

100

 

10

 

11

 

(1

)

(3

)

3

 

Reinsurance brokerage and related services

 

264

 

247

 

7

 

6

 

 

 

1

 

Total Risk and Insurance Brokerage Services

 

1,591

 

1,456

 

9

 

7

 

 

 

2

 

Consulting:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting services

 

289

 

264

 

9

 

5

 

 

 

4

 

Outsourcing

 

54

 

65

 

(17

)

3

 

(2

)

(1

)

(17

)

Total Consulting

 

343

 

329

 

4

 

5

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unallocated revenue

 

7

 

23

 

(70

)

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intersegment revenues

 

(9

)

(10

)

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Total

 

$

1,932

 

$

1,798

 

7

%

6

%

%

(1

)%

2

%


(1)

Includes the impact of investment income, reimbursable expenses and unusual items.

 

(2)

Organic revenue growth excludes the impact of foreign exchange, acquisitions, divestitures, transfers and items described in (1).

 

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Aon Corporation - Segments (Unaudited)

 

Risk and Insurance Brokerage Services — Continuing Operations

 

First Quarter Ended

 

(millions)

 

Mar. 31,
2008

 

Mar. 31,
2007

 

Percent
Change

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions, fees and other

 

$

1,540

 

$

1,411

 

9

%

Investment income

 

51

 

45

 

13

 

Total revenue

 

1,591

 

1,456

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

951

 

840

 

13

 

Other general expenses

 

400

 

374

 

7

 

Total operating expenses

 

1,351

 

1,214

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

240

 

242

 

(1

)

Other (income) and expense

 

(4

)

 

N/A

 

Income before provision for income tax

 

$

244

 

$

242

 

1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax income margin

 

15.3

%

16.6

%

 

 

 

Consulting — Continuing Operations

 

First Quarter Ended

 

(millions)

 

Mar. 31,
2008

 

Mar. 31,
2007

 

Percent
Change

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions, fees and other

 

$

342

 

$

328

 

4

%

Investment income

 

1

 

1

 

 

Total revenue

 

343

 

329

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

201

 

197

 

2

 

Other general expenses

 

79

 

85

 

(7

)

Total operating expenses

 

280

 

282

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

63

 

47

 

34

 

Other (income) and expense

 

 

 

 

Income before provision for income tax

 

$

63

 

$

47

 

34

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax income margin

 

18.4

%

14.3

%

 

 

 

Reconciliation of segment income before provision for income tax to income

from continuing operations before provision for income tax:

 

 

 

First Quarter Ended

 

(millions)

 

Mar. 31,
2008

 

Mar. 31,
2007

 

Percent
Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment pre-tax income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk and Insurance Brokerage Services

 

$

244

 

$

242

 

1

%

Consulting

 

63

 

47

 

34

 

Total segment income before provision for income tax

 

307

 

289

 

6

 

Property & Casualty operations

 

(2

)

(2

)

 

Unallocated investment income

 

5

 

22

 

(77

)

Unallocated expenses

 

(21

)

(34

)

(38

)

Interest expense

 

(33

)

(35

)

(6

)

Income from continuing operations before provision for income tax

 

$

256

 

$

240

 

7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax income margin

 

13.3

%

13.3

%

 

 

 

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Aon Corporation

Reconciliation of the Impact of Non-GAAP Measures on Segments and Diluted Earnings Per Share

First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (1) (Unaudited)

 

 

 

First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

 

(millions except per share data)

 

Risk and
Insurance
Brokerage
Services

 

Consulting

 

Unallocated
Income &
Expense

 

Total

 

Revenue as reported

 

$

1,591

 

$

343

 

$

(2

)

$

1,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations - as reported

 

$

244

 

$

63

 

$

(51

)

$

256

 

Restructuring charges

 

57

 

3

 

 

60

 

Anti-bribery and compliance initiatives

 

14

 

 

 

14

 

Gain on sale of land

 

(5

)

 

 

(5

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income tax - as adjusted

 

$

310

 

$

66

 

$

(51

)

325

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

Income from continuing operations - as adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

227

 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations - as adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

319.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax income margins - as adjusted

 

19.5

%

19.2

%

N/A

 

16.8

%

 

 

 

First Quarter Ended March 31, 2007

 

(millions except per share data)

 

Risk and
Insurance
Brokerage
Services

 

Consulting

 

Unallocated
Income &
Expense

 

Total

 

Revenue as reported

 

$

1,456

 

$

329

 

$

13

 

$

1,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income tax - as reported

 

$

242

 

$

47

 

$

(49

)

$

240

 

Restructuring charges

 

7

 

2

 

 

9

 

Reinsurance litigation

 

21

 

 

 

21

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income tax - as adjusted

 

$

270

 

$

49

 

$

(49

)

270

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

Income from continuing operations - as adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

185

 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations - as adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

324.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax income margins - as adjusted

 

18.5

%

14.9

%

N/A

 

15.0

%


(1)

Certain noteworthy items impacting revenue and pretax income in 2008 and 2007 are described in this schedule.  The revenue, income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income tax, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and related margins shown with the caption “as adjusted” are non-GAAP measures.

 

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Aon Corporation

2007 Restructuring Plan (Unaudited)

 

By Type:

 

Actual

 

Estimated

 

(millions)

 

Full Year
2007

 

First
Quarter
2008

 

Total
Incurred to
Date

 

Total

 

Workforce reduction (Compensation and benefits)

 

$

17

 

$

51

 

$

68

 

$

205

 

Lease consolidation (Other general expenses)

 

22

 

5

 

27

 

89

 

Asset impairments (Depreciation and amortization)

 

4

 

2

 

6

 

47

 

Other costs associated with restructuring (Other general expenses)

 

3

 

2

 

5

 

19

 

Total restructuring and related expenses

 

$

46

 

$

60

 

$

106

 

$

360

 

 

By Segment:

 

Actual

 

Estimated

 

(millions)

 

Full Year
2007

 

First
Quarter
2008

 

Total
Incurred to
Date

 

Total

 

Risk and Insurance Brokerage Services

 

$

41

 

$

57

 

$

98

 

$

315

 

Consulting

 

5

 

3

 

8

 

45

 

Total restructuring and related expenses

 

$

46

 

$

60

 

$

106

 

$

360

 

 

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Aon Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

 

 

 

As of

 

(millions)

 

Mar. 31, 2008

 

Dec. 31, 2007 (2)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

452

 

$

584

 

Short-term investments

 

771

 

1,209

 

Receivables

 

1,938

 

2,002

 

Net fiduciary assets (1)

 

11,189

 

9,498

 

Other current assets

 

223

 

292

 

Assets held for sale

 

4,446

 

4,388

 

Total Current Assets

 

19,019

 

17,973

 

Goodwill

 

5,175

 

4,935

 

Other intangible assets

 

239

 

204

 

Fixed assets, net

 

507

 

498

 

Long-term investments

 

416

 

417

 

Other non-current assets

 

1,151

 

921

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

26,507

 

$

24,948

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Net fiduciary liabilities

 

$

11,189

 

$

9,498

 

Short-term debt

 

84

 

252

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

1,206

 

1,418

 

Other current liabilities

 

286

 

360

 

Liabilities held for sale

 

2,978

 

3,025

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

15,743

 

14,553

 

Long-term debt

 

1,995

 

1,893

 

Pension, post employment and post retirement liabilities

 

1,288

 

1,251

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

1,029

 

1,030

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

20,055

 

18,727

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

6,452

 

6,221

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

26,507

 

$

24,948

 


(1) Includes short-term investments:  2008 - $3,751; 2007 - $3,122.

(2) Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 presentation.

 

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