-----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, Njq1y7iF0aKJ2k0ZMtnmuGCUT4NyDYtkvvxiAHmUQos6vsY5EsH5+ajKHW4CSXu6 2/gWti1xjvniTplDMTe/uA== 0000062709-99-000025.txt : 19991117 0000062709-99-000025.hdr.sgml : 19991117 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000062709-99-000025 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19990930 FILED AS OF DATE: 19991115 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000062709 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INSURANCE AGENTS BROKERS & SERVICES [6411] IRS NUMBER: 362668272 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05998 FILM NUMBER: 99753889 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2 LIBERTY SQU CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 8002251581 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2 LIBERTY SQU STREET 2: MAILSTOP L5 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MARLENNAN CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19760505 10-Q 1 3RD QUARTER 10-Q - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For quarter ended September 30, 1999 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 1166 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10036 (212) 345-5000 Commission file number 1-5998 State of Incorporation: Delaware I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 36-2668272 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 X . No __ . As of October 31, 1999, there were outstanding 266,794,823 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of the registrant. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INFORMATION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This report contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may include, without limitation, discussions concerning revenue and expense growth, cost savings and efficiencies expected from the integration of Johnson & Higgins and Sedgwick Group plc, Year 2000 remediation and testing of computer systems, market and industry conditions, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, contingencies and matters relating to the operations and income taxes of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries ("MMC"). Such forward-looking statements are based on available current market and industry materials, experts' reports and opinions, as well as management's expectations concerning future events impacting MMC. Forward-looking statements by their very nature involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward- looking statements contained herein include, in the case of MMC's risk and insurance services and consulting businesses, the failure to successfully integrate the businesses of Sedgwick Group plc (including the achievement of synergies and cost reductions) or other adverse consequences from that transaction; in the case of MMC's risk and insurance service business, changes in competitive conditions, a decrease in the premium rate levels in the global property and casualty insurance markets, the impact of changes in insurance markets and natural catastrophes; in the case of MMC's investment management business, changes in worldwide and national equity and fixed income markets; and with respect to all of MMC's activities, the failure of MMC and/or its significant business partners to be Year 2000 compliant on a timely basis, changes in general worldwide and national economic conditions, fluctuations in foreign currencies, actions of competitors or regulators, changes in interest rates, developments relating to claims and lawsuits, changes in the tax or accounting treatment of MMC's operations and the impact of tax and other legislation and regulation in the jurisdictions in which MMC operates. PART I, FINANCIAL INFORMATION MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In millions, except per share figures) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 1999 1998 1999 1998 ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenue $ 2,227 $ 1,719 $ 6,823 $ 5,245 Expense 1,802 1,384 5,532 4,160 ------- ------- ------- ------- Operating Income 425 335 1,291 1,085 Interest Income 6 5 17 17 Interest Expense (59) (33) (174) (94) ------- ------- ------- ------- Income Before Income Taxes 372 307 1,134 1,008 Income Taxes 149 121 455 398 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net Income $ 223 $ 186 $ 679 $ 610 ======= ======= ======= ======= Basic Net Income Per Share $ .84 $ .73 $ 2.60 $ 2.38 ======= ======= ======= ======= Diluted Net Income Per Share $ .81 $ .69 $ 2.47 $ 2.28 ======= ======= ======= ======= Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic 264 256 262 256 ======= ======= ======= ======= Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Diluted 273 263 270 264 ======= ======= ======= ======= Dividends Declared $ .45 $ .40 $ 1.30 $ 1.13 ======= ======= ======= ======= MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions of dollars) (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, 1999 1998 ------------- ------------ ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 641 $ 610 -------- -------- Receivables- Commissions and fees 1,807 1,575 Advanced premiums and claims 134 129 Other receivables 297 294 -------- -------- 2,238 1,998 Less-allowance for doubtful accounts (85) (89) -------- -------- Net receivables 2,153 1,909 -------- -------- Prepaid dealer commissions - current portion 317 315 Other current assets 292 411 -------- -------- Total current assets 3,403 3,245 Long-term securities 576 828 Fixed assets, net 1,346 1,287 (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $814 at September 30, 1999 and $820 at December 31, 1998) Intangible assets 5,108 4,826 Prepaid dealer commissions 786 799 Other assets 1,170 886 -------- -------- $ 12,389 $ 11,871 ======== ======== MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions of dollars) (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, 1999 1998 ------------- ------------ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term debt $ 1,015 $ 2,234 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,142 1,338 Accrued compensation and employee benefits 919 841 Accrued income taxes 362 385 Dividends payable 121 104 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 3,559 4,902 -------- -------- Fiduciary liabilities 3,488 3,257 Less - cash and investments held in a fiduciary capacity (3,488) (3,257) -------- -------- -- -- -------- -------- Long-term debt 2,591 1,590 -------- -------- Other liabilities 1,967 1,720 -------- -------- Commitments and contingencies -- -- -------- -------- Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $1 par value, authorized 6,000,000 shares, none issued -- -- Common stock, $1 par value, authorized 800,000,000 shares, issued 268,042,036 shares at September 30, 1999 and 258,867,125 at December 31, 1998 268 259 Additional paid-in capital 1,383 889 Retained earnings 2,747 2,412 Accumulated other comprehensive income (30) 206 -------- -------- 4,368 3,766 Less - treasury shares, at cost, 1,558,956 shares at September 30, 1999 and 1,956,825 shares at December 31, 1998 (96) (107) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 4,272 3,659 -------- -------- $ 12,389 $ 11,871 ======== ======== MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions of dollars) (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, ------------------- 1999 1998 Operating cash flows: Net income $ 679 $ 610 Depreciation of fixed assets 165 125 Amortization of intangible assets 112 56 Provision for deferred income taxes 114 83 Other liabilities 21 61 Prepaid dealer commissions 11 (95) Other, net 45 (10) Net changes in operating working capital other than cash and cash equivalents - Receivables (244) (138) Other current assets 135 82 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (295) (146) Accrued compensation and employee benefits 78 86 Accrued income taxes 37 114 Effect of exchange rate changes (24) 39 ------- ------- Net cash generated from operations 834 867 ------- ------- Financing cash flows: Net (decrease) increase in commercial paper (868) 453 Other borrowings 1,137 32 Other repayments (523) (204) Purchase of treasury shares (13) (195) Issuance of common stock 482 171 Dividends paid (327) (276) ------- ------- Net cash used for financing activities (112) (19) ------- ------- Investing cash flows: Additions to fixed assets (276) (216) Acquisitions (357) (373) Other, net (56) (21) ------- ------- Net cash used for investing activities (689) (610) ------- ------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (2) 5 ------- ------- Increase in cash & cash equivalents 31 243 Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of period 610 424 ------- ------- Cash & cash equivalents at end of period $ 641 $ 667 ======= ======= MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1. The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by MMC pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although MMC believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in MMC's latest annual report on Form 10-K. The financial information contained herein reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the three-and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998. 2. Fiduciary Assets and Liabilities In its capacity as an insurance broker or agent, MMC collects premiums from insureds and, after deducting its commissions, remits the premiums to the respective insurance underwriters; MMC also collects claims or refunds from underwriters on behalf of insureds. Unremitted insurance premiums and claims are held in a fiduciary capacity. Interest income on these fiduciary funds, included in revenue, amounted to $129 million and $98 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Net uncollected premiums and claims and the related payables amounting to $10.7 billion at September 30, 1999 and $10.0 billion at December 31, 1998 are not included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. 3. Per Share Data Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the average number of shares of MMC's common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per share is calculated by reducing net income for the potential minority interest associated with unvested shares granted under the Putnam Equity Partnership Plan. This result is then divided by the average common shares outstanding, which have been adjusted for the dilutive effect of potential common shares. The following reconciles net income to net income for diluted earnings per share and basic weighted average common shares outstanding to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998. (In millions) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30, ------------------ ----------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 Net income $ 223 $ 186 $ 679 $ 610 Less: Potential minority interest associated with Putnam Equity Partnership Plan (4) (5) (12) (8) ----- ----- ----- ----- Net income for diluted earnings per share $ 219 $ 181 $ 667 $ 602 ===== ===== ===== ===== Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 264 256 262 256 Dilutive effect of stock options 9 7 8 8 ----- ----- ----- ----- Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 273 263 270 264 ===== ===== ===== ===== 4. Comprehensive Income MMC has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," which establishes standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its components. Net unrealized gains and losses on MMC's available for sale securities as well as foreign exchange gains or losses, which prior to adoption were reported separately in stockholders' equity, are now included in other comprehensive income. The components of comprehensive income for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 are as follows: 1999 1998 ---- ---- Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (76) $ 60 Unrealized securities holding gains (losses), net of income taxes (139) 10 Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of income taxes (21) (21) ----- ----- Other comprehensive income (loss) (236) 49 Net income 679 610 ----- ----- Comprehensive income $ 443 $ 659 ===== ===== 5. Supplemental Disclosure to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows The following schedule provides additional information concerning acquisitions and interest and income taxes paid: Nine Months Ended September 30, ----------------- (In millions of do1lars) 1999 1998 Purchase acquisitions: Assets acquired, excluding cash $357 $373 Liabilities assumed -- -- ---- ---- Net cash outflow for acquisitions $357 $373 ==== ==== Interest paid $144 $107 ==== ==== Income taxes paid $274 $230 ==== ==== 6. Income Taxes In 1997, MMC received a Notice of Proposed Adjustment from a local field office of the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") challenging its tax treatment related to prepaid dealer commissions paid by Putnam and subsequent 12b-1 fees received by Putnam. The notice reflected the preliminary thinking of the IRS field office and did not constitute a formal assertion of liability by the IRS. The notice in question asserts a position contrary to the position enunciated in an IRS 1993 Technical Advice Memorandum. The IRS field office withdrew the Notice of Proposed Adjustment and submitted the matter to the national office of the IRS for consideration in a request for technical advice. Consequently, the issue is under consideration by the IRS. MMC believes its tax treatment of these fees is consistent with current industry practice and applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and previously issued IRS technical advice. Taxing authorities periodically challenge positions taken by MMC on its tax returns. On the basis of present information and advice received from counsel, it is the opinion of MMC's management that any assessments resulting from current tax audits will not have a material adverse effect on MMC's consolidated results of operations or its consolidated financial position. 7. Acquisitions In July 1999, MMC acquired a 25% ownership interest in Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private equity business. In the fourth quarter of 1998, MMC consummated a business combination with Sedgwick Group plc ("Sedgwick"), a London-based holding company of one of the world's leading insurance and reinsurance broking and consulting groups, for total cash consideration of approximately $2.2 billion, which was initially funded with short-term commercial paper borrowings. In April 1999, MMC completed the sale of 4.1 million common shares, realizing approximately $300 million of net proceeds. In June 1999, MMC sold $600 million of 6 5/8% Senior Notes due 2004 and $400 million of 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2009. The proceeds of these sales were used to repay a portion of the commercial paper borrowings. The business combination is being accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, goodwill of approximately $2.1 billion resulting from the preliminary purchase price allocation is being amortized over 40 years. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recorded at their estimated fair values and are subject to adjustment when purchase accounting is finalized in the fourth quarter of 1999. The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated results of operations of MMC as if the Sedgwick business combination had occurred on January 1, 1998. The pro forma results are shown for illustrative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the results which would have been reported if the business combination had occurred on the date indicated or which may occur in the future. The pro forma information reflected below includes the net impact of pretax special charges of $185 million recorded by Sedgwick prior to its being acquired by MMC, primarily related to pension redress issues discussed in Note 9. (In millions of dollars, except per share figures) Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 Revenue $6,344 Net Income 478 Basic Net Income per share 1.82 Diluted Net Income per share 1.74 Dispositions: As part of the combination with Sedgwick, MMC acquired several insurance underwriting companies that were already in run-off as well as consulting businesses not compatible with its existing operations. MMC intends to sell these operations and accordingly, $76 million and $84 million of net assets of these businesses at September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively, are included in other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as assets to be sold. The net assets are stated at their estimated realizable value. The results of operations as well as the incremental interest expense incurred in financing the purchase of these companies is not material to the consolidated results of operations of MMC for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1999. 8. Special Charge In the second quarter of 1999, MMC recorded a special charge of $84 million that reduced diluted net income per share by $0.19. This charge includes $71 million of merger costs related to the combination with Sedgwick and $13 million representing acquisition-related awards pertaining to the Sedgwick transaction. The merger costs of $71 million represent severance and related benefits associated with the planned reduction of approximately 1,000 MMC positions worldwide. In addition, in the second quarter of 1999, $99 million representing severance and related benefits for the planned reduction of over 1,500 positions of Sedgwick has been allocated to the cost of the acquisition. Through September 30, 1999, $50 million has been paid related to the termination of approximately 980 MMC employees and $70 million has been paid related to the termination of approximately 1,300 Sedgwick employees. A further charge will be taken in the fourth quarter related to additional integration efforts including staff reductions and office consolidations. 9. Claims, Lawsuits and Other Contingencies MMC and its subsidiaries are subject to various claims, lawsuits and proceedings consisting principally of alleged errors and omissions in connection with the placement of insurance or reinsurance and in rendering investment and consulting services. Some of these matters seek damages, including punitive damages, in amounts which could, if assessed, be significant. An action captioned "Aiena et al. vs. Olsen et al." ("Aiena") is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York by certain former directors of Johnson & Higgins ("J&H"), which was acquired by MMC in March 1997, against twenty-four selling shareholders of J&H, as well as J&H itself and MMC. The action essentially challenges the allocation of the consideration paid in connection with MMC's combination with J&H as between the defendants who were directors and shareholders of J&H at the time of the transaction and the plaintiffs who were former directors and shareholders of J&H. The complaint asserts, among others, claims for breach of fiduciary duty, federal securities law violations, breach of contract, and ERISA violations. Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages. Two other former directors of J&H brought similar actions (Sempier v. Olsen et al.; and Clements v. Olsen et al.), which are also pending before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and are contemplated to proceed together with the Aiena action. On October 12, 1999, the Court dismissed MMC entirely from these three cases and dismissed certain (but not all) of the claims brought against J&H. The principal surviving claims asserted against J&H in these cases include a claim under the federal securities laws and a claim for breach of ERISA. The cases are in their preliminary stages. Sedgwick Group plc, since prior to its acquisition, has been engaged in a review of previously undertaken personal pension plan business as required by United Kingdom regulators to determine whether redress should be made to customers. As of September 30, 1999, settlements and related costs previously paid amount to approximately $110 million of which approximately $30 million is due from or has been paid by insurers. The contingent exposure of Sedgwick for pension redress and related costs is estimated to be $305 million. Sedgwick has recorded $155 million of reserves and recognized approximately $150 million of insurance recoveries related to this exposure. Other present and former subsidiaries of MMC are engaged in a comparable review of their personal pension plan businesses, although the extent of their activity in this area, and consequently their financial exposure, was proportionally much less than Sedgwick. The contingent exposure of the present and former non-Sedgwick subsidiaries of MMC for pension redress and related costs is estimated to be approximately $135 million. Approximately $120 million of this amount is expected to be recovered from insurers and accounting reserves have been provided for the remaining balance. As of September 30, 1999, settlements and related costs previously paid total approximately $35 million. MMC continues to refine evaluation of its United Kingdom Pension Investment Authority review exposure. MMC 's ultimate exposure from such review as presently calculated and including Sedgwick, is subject to a number of variable factors including, among others, equity markets, the rate of response to the pension review mailings, the interest rate established quarterly by the U.K. Pension Investment Authority for calculating compensation, and the precise scope, duration, and methodology of the review as required by that Authority. As part of the combination with Sedgwick, MMC acquired several insurance underwriting companies that were already in run-off. MMC intends to sell these operations. Sedgwick had given guarantees with respect to certain liabilities relating to some of these operations. On the basis of present information, anticipated insurance coverage and advice received from counsel, it is the opinion of MMC's management that the disposition or ultimate determination of these claims, lawsuits, proceedings or guarantees will not have a material adverse effect on MMC's consolidated results of operations or its consolidated financial position. 10. New Accounting Pronouncements In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This standard, which establishes new accounting and reporting requirements for derivative instruments, is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. MMC does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its results of operations or consolidated financial position. 11. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior-year amounts to conform to the current-year presentation. 12. Segment Information MMC, a professional services firm, is organized based on the different services that it offers. MMC operates in three principal business segments: risk and insurance services, investment management and consulting. The risk and insurance services segment provides insurance broking, reinsurance broking and insurance program management for business, professional, institutional and public-entity clients. It also provides services principally in connection with originating, structuring and managing insurance and related industry investments. The investment management segment primarily provides securities investment advisory and management services and administrative services for a group of publicly held investment companies. The consulting segment provides advice and services to the managements of organizations primarily in the areas of human resource and employee benefit programs, general management consulting, and economic consulting and analysis. MMC evaluates segment performance based on operating income, which is determined after deductions for directly related expenses but before special charges. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those used for the consolidated financial statements. Selected information about MMC's operating segments for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 follow: (In millions of dollars) Revenue Segment from External Operating Customers Income 1999 Risk and Insurance Services $3,403 (a) $ 630 Investment Management 1,963 630 Consulting 1,457 192 ------ ------ $6,823 $1,452 ====== ====== 1998 Risk and Insurance Services $2,418 (a) $ 494 Investment Management 1,713 495 Consulting 1,114 141 ------ ------ $5,245 $1,130 ====== ====== (a) Includes interest income on fiduciary funds ($129 million in 1999 and $98 million in 1998). A reconciliation of the total segment operating income to income before income taxes in the consolidated financial statements is as follows: 1999 1998 ------- ------ Total segment operating income $1,452 $1,130 Severance and related benefits (Note 8) (71) - Acquisition-related charges (Note 8) (13) - Corporate expense (73) (45) Minority interest associated with the Putnam Equity Partnership Plan (4) - ------ ------ Operating income 1,291 1,085 Interest income 17 17 Interest expense (174) (94) ------ ------ Total income before income taxes $1,134 $1,008 ====== ====== Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 General Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries ("MMC") is a global professional services firm. MMC subsidiaries include Marsh, the world's leading risk and insurance services firm; Putnam Investments, one of the largest investment management companies in the United States; and Mercer Consulting Group, a major global provider of consulting services. More than 50,000 employees worldwide provide analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. MMC is organized in three principal business segments based on the services that each provides. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating income, which is after deductions for directly related expenses but before special charges. This management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations contains certain statements relating to future results which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See "Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" on page one of this filing. This form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with MMC's latest annual report on Form 10-K. The consolidated results of operations follow: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Quarter Nine Months (In millions of dollars) 1999 1998 1999 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue: Risk and Insurance Services $1,055 $ 764 $3,403 $2, 418 Investment Management 673 568 1,963 1,713 Consulting 499 387 1,457 1,114 ------ ------ ------ ------ 2,227 1,719 6,823 5,245 ------ ------ ------ ------ Expense: Compensation and Benefits 1,118 860 3,413 2,577 Other Operating Expenses 684 524 2,035 1,583 Special Charge -- -- 84 -- ------ ------ ------ ------ 1,802 1,384 5,532 4,160 ------ ------ ------ ------ Operating Income $ 425 $ 335 $1,291 $1,085 ====== ====== ====== ====== Operating Income Margin 19.1% 19.5% 18.9% 20.7% ====== ====== ====== ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue, derived mainly from commissions and fees, rose by 30% from both the third quarter and nine months of 1998. This increase is primarily due to the acquisition in November 1998 of Sedgwick Group plc ("Sedgwick"), a London-based holding company of one of the world's leading insurance and reinsurance broking and consulting groups. Sedgwick's results were not reflected in MMC's consolidated results of operations in the first nine months of 1998. In addition, revenue from the Investment Management segment increased as average assets under management were substantially higher than the comparable figures in the previous year. Excluding the impact of acquisitions and dispositions, revenue, on a consolidated basis, grew approximately 10% over 1998 for the quarter with an 18% revenue increase in the investment management segment, approximately a 4% increase in risk and insurance services and 9% growth in revenue in the consulting segment. The increases in the respective segments were driven predominantly by higher levels of business activity in those businesses. For the nine months, revenue excluding acquisitions and dispositions rose approximately 9%. Operating expenses rose 30% in the third quarter of 1999 primarily reflecting the acquisition of Sedgwick. Excluding acquisitions and dispositions, expenses grew approximately 8% in the third quarter primarily reflecting staff growth in the consulting segment and higher incentive compensation within the investment management and consulting segments commensurate with strong operating performance. For the nine months, the increase in expenses of 33% is primarily due to the Sedgwick acquisition and also includes a special charge of $84 million recorded in the second quarter of 1999, which is described in more detail below. Excluding acquisitions, dispositions and the special charge, expenses for the nine months rose approximately 7%. MMC recorded a special charge of $84 million in the second quarter of 1999, representing initial costs relating to the integration of Sedgwick. These costs include severance and related benefits of $71 million associated with the planned reduction of approximately 1,000 MMC positions worldwide and a $13 million charge associated with certain acquisition-related awards pertaining to the Sedgwick transaction. Of the total special charge, $73 million was applicable to risk and insurance services and $11 million related to consulting. The net impact of the special charge was $51 million after tax, or $.19 per diluted share. In addition, $99 million of severance and benefit-related costs for the planned reduction of over 1,500 positions of Sedgwick were allocated to the cost of the acquisition. Of the combined severance-related costs totaling $170 million, cash payments of approximately $120 million have been made as of September 30, 1999. The remaining actions are expected to be completed by the end of 1999. The utilization of these charges is summarized in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements. A further charge will be taken in the fourth quarter related to additional integration efforts including staff reductions and office consolidations. MMC expects to achieve gross consolidation savings of at least $200 million upon the full integration of Sedgwick, with the majority expected to be realized in the year 2000. Net annual savings are expected to be at least $100 million after giving effect to certain incremental costs including goodwill amortization. Risk and Insurance Services - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Quarter Nine Months (In millions of dollars) 1999 1998 1999 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $1,055 $ 764 $ 3,403 $2,418 Expense 890 648 2,773 (a) 1,924 ------ ------ --------- ------ Operating Income $ 165 $ 116 $ 630 $ 494 ====== ====== ========= ====== Operating Income Margin 15.6% 15.2% 18.5% 20.4% ====== ====== ========= ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) Excluding special charge. Revenue Revenue for the risk and insurance services segment increased 38% from the third quarter of 1998 primarily due to the Sedgwick acquisition. Excluding acquisitions, dispositions and the impact of foreign exchange, revenue for risk and insurance services operations rose approximately 4% primarily reflecting the effect of net new business development. For the nine months, revenue for risk and insurance services increased 41% over the same period last year primarily as a result of the Sedgwick acquisition. Excluding acquisitions and dispositions, risk and insurance services revenue rose approximately 5% during the first nine months of 1999. Expense Risk and insurance services expenses increased 37% for the third quarter and 44% for the first nine months of 1999, largely attributable to the acquisition of Sedgwick. Excluding acquisitions, dispositions and the effect of foreign exchange, expenses increased approximately 1% from the third quarter of 1998 primarily reflecting costs associated with higher technology spending offset, in large part, by the realization of net integration savings related to the Sedgwick transaction. For the nine months, expenses for risk and insurance services, excluding acquisitions and dispositions, rose approximately 3%. Investment Management - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Quarter Nine Months (In millions of dollars) 1999 1998 1999 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 673 $ 568 $1,963 $1,713 Expense 463 389 1,333 1,218 ------ ------ ------ ------ Operating Income $ 210 $ 179 $ 630 $ 495 ====== ====== ====== ====== Operating Income Margin 31.2% 31.5% 32.1% 28.9% ====== ====== ====== ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Putnam's revenue increased 18% compared with the third quarter of 1998 and 15% for the nine months reflecting a strong increase in the level of assets under management on which management fees are earned. Assets under management aggregated $318 billion at September 30, 1999 compared with $253 billion at September 30, 1998, reflecting $15 billion of mutual fund net new sales and additional investments by institutional accounts and a $50 billion increase resulting from higher equity market levels. Compared with June 30, 1999, assets under management declined $7 billion, as a $2 billion cash inflow from net new fund sales and additional institutional investments was offset by a $9 billion reduction in market value related to a decline in equity market levels during the quarter. Expense Putnam's expenses rose 19% in the third quarter of 1999 reflecting an increase in incentive compensation commensurate with operating performance, increased amortization of deferred commissions from both increased sales and redemptions, as well as goodwill amortization arising from the July 1999 joint venture investment with Thomas H. Lee Partners. For the nine months, expenses rose 9% from 1998 levels. Quarter-end and average assets under management for the third quarter are presented below: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In billions of dollars) 1999 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mutual Funds: Domestic Equity $163 $125 Taxable Bond 37 37 Tax-Free Income 15 17 International Equity 22 12 ---- ---- 237 191 ---- ---- Institutional Accounts: Fixed Income 21 25 Domestic Equity 36 25 International Equity 24 12 ---- ---- 81 62 ---- ---- Quarter-end Assets $318 $253 ==== ==== Average Assets Under Management $268 $323 ==== ==== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets under management and revenue levels are particularly affected by fluctuations in domestic and international bond and stock market prices and by the level of investments and withdrawals for current and new fund shareholders and clients. They are also affected by investment performance, service to clients, the development and marketing of new investment products, the relative attractiveness of the investment style under prevailing market conditions and changes in the investment patterns of clients. Revenue levels are sensitive to all of the factors above, but in particular, to significant changes in bond and stock market valuations. Putnam provides individual and institutional investors with a broad range of equity and fixed income investment products and services designed to meet varying investment objectives and which affords its clients the opportunity to allocate their investment resources among various alternative investment products as changing worldwide economic and market conditions warrant. At the end of the third quarter, assets held in equity securities represented 77% of assets under management compared with 69% in 1998, while investments in fixed income products represented 23% compared with 31% last year. Consulting - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Quarter Nine Months (In millions of dollars) 1999 1998 1999 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 499 $ 387 $ 1,457 $1,114 Expense 427 332 1,265 (a) 973 ------ ------ --------- ------ Operating Income $ 72 $ 55 $ 192 $ 141 ====== ====== ========= ====== Operating Income Margin 14.5% 14.1% 13.2% 12.7% ====== ====== ========= ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) Excluding special charge. Revenue Consulting revenue increased 29% in 1999 compared with the third quarter of 1998 reflecting an increase in the level of services provided as well as the Sedgwick acquisition. Excluding acquisitions, consulting revenue increased approximately 9% in the third quarter of 1999. Retirement consulting revenue, which represented 43% of the consulting segment, grew 9% in the third quarter while revenue rose 15% in global compensation consulting, 9% in general management consulting and 9% in the economic consulting practice due to a higher volume of business in these practice lines. Health care consulting revenues remained constant during the same period. For the nine months, consulting revenue increased 31% over the same period of 1998 partially reflecting the Sedgwick acquisition. Excluding acquisitions, revenue increased approximately 10% for the nine months. Expense Consulting expenses increased 29% for the third quarter of 1999 and 30% for the nine months primarily reflecting the Sedgwick acquisition. Excluding acquisitions and dispositions, expenses increased 6% for the third quarter and 8% for the nine months primarily reflecting the effect of staff growth to support new business and higher incentive compensation commensurate with strong operating performance. Interest Interest income earned on corporate funds was $6 million in the third quarter of 1999 and $5 million in 1998. Interest expense increased to $59 million in the third quarter of 1999 from $33 million in 1998. Interest expense increased to $174 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 from $94 million in 1998. The increase in interest expense for the quarter and nine months is primarily due to incremental debt incurred in November 1998 to finance the Sedgwick acquisition as well as incremental debt incurred during the quarter to support approximately $385 million of initiatives including Putnam's joint venture investment with Thomas H. Lee Partners, the purchase of additional floors at MMC's worldwide headquarters in New York City and several Marsh & McLennan Capital initiated investments. Income Taxes MMC's consolidated tax rate was 40.0% of income before income taxes in the third quarter and 40.1% for the first nine months of 1999. Excluding the tax effect of the special charges, the underlying tax rate was 40% compared with 39.5% last year. The increase in the 1999 tax rate is largely attributable to certain items associated with recent acquisitions. The overall tax rates are higher than the U.S. Federal statutory rate primarily because of provisions for state and local income taxes. Liquidity and Capital Resources MMC's cash and cash equivalents aggregated $641 million on September 30, 1999, an increase of $31 million from the end of 1998. Cash flow from operations includes the net cash flows associated with Putnam's prepaid dealer commissions, which amounted to an $11 million cash inflow for the nine months of 1999 compared with a $95 million outflow during the same period of 1998 as prepaid dealer commissions have stabilized at approximately $1.1 billion. MMC's capital expenditures, which amounted to $276 million in the first nine months of 1999 and $216 million during the same period last year, primarily relate to computer equipment purchases and the refurbishing and modernizing of office facilities. As previously mentioned, during the fourth quarter of 1998, MMC acquired Sedgwick for total cash consideration of (pound)1.25 billion or approximately $2.2 billion. MMC initially financed the transaction with short-term commercial paper that was supported by a committed bank facility led by J. P. Morgan. In April 1999, MMC completed the sale of 4.1 million common shares realizing approximately $300 million of net proceeds. In June 1999, MMC sold $600 million of 6 5/8% Senior Notes due 2004 and $400 million of 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2009, the proceeds of which were used to repay a portion of the commercial paper borrowings that were used initially to finance the Sedgwick acquisition. In June 1999, MMC arranged a new $1.4 billion revolving credit facility for the use of its subsidiary, Marsh USA, Inc. Borrowings under the facility are guaranteed by MMC and support Marsh USA, Inc.'s commercial paper borrowings. The previously existing J. P. Morgan facility has been terminated. During the third quarter of 1999, MMC completed investments totaling approximately $385 million relating to Putnam's joint venture with Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL), the purchase of additional floors at its worldwide headquarters in New York City and several Marsh & McLennan Capital investments. MMC has committed to potential future investments of approximately $500 million in connection with the formation of Marsh & McLennan Capital's Trident II Fund and the THL joint venture. MMC expects to fund these commitments, in part, with sales proceeds from existing investments. These commitments will be funded over the next several years if certain investment levels and performance targets are met. As further explained in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, certain present and former subsidiaries in the United Kingdom are under review by the Personal Investment Authority concerning the disclosure and advice given to clients regarding certain personal pension transactions. The contingent exposure for pension redress and related cost is estimated to be approximately $440 million of which $270 million is expected to be recovered from insurers. Approximately two-thirds of the contingent exposure is associated with the Sedgwick acquisition while the balance is associated with other current and former subsidiaries of MMC. All amounts in excess of anticipated insurance recoveries have been reserved for in the accompanying balance sheet. Although the timing and amount of payments relating to the pension review process cannot be predicted with certainty, MMC may temporarily fund such payments by drawing upon its existing credit lines. Other In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This standard, which establishes new accounting and reporting requirements for derivative instruments, is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. MMC does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its results of operations or consolidated financial position. Market Risk Certain of MMC's recorded revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. MMC manages its net exposure to interest rate changes by utilizing a mixture of variable and fixed rate borrowings to finance MMC's asset base. Interest rate swaps are utilized on a very limited basis. MMC does not enter into foreign currency or interest rate transactions for trading or other speculative purposes. The translated values of revenue and expense from MMC's international risk and insurance services and consulting operations are subject to fluctuations due to changes in currency exchange rates. However, the net impact of these fluctuations on MMC's results of operations or cash flows has not been material. Year 2000 Issue MMC has substantially completed remediating its systems in preparation for the Year 2000 and believes all mission critical systems have been remediated. Remaining efforts include planned installations of certain systems in conjunction with the integration of Sedgwick offices and contingency planning efforts. These installations are expected to be completed by November 15, 1999. For this purpose, the term "systems" includes computer equipment and software that are commonly thought of as information technology ("IT") systems including accounting, data processing, telephone and other miscellaneous systems, as well as non-information technology ("non-IT") systems, such as embedded technology in MMC's facilities and equipment. In connection with this project, which began in 1995, MMC and each of its operating segments have undertaken a five-step process consisting of (1) taking an inventory of all technical areas, including hardware, software (application and system), data, third-party services and infrastructure that could potentially be affected by the Year 2000 issue, (2) assessing the scope and severity of the issue, (3) performing necessary remediation, (4) testing/implementation and (5) preparing contingency plans for possible internal and/or external failures. Management level steering committees have been established in each operating segment and at the MMC level. The Audit Committee of MMC's Board of Directors is regularly updated on the status of MMC's Year 2000 efforts. The individual operating units of MMC have integrated the Year 2000 risks assumed as a result of the Sedgwick acquisition. Accordingly, the statements included in this filing cover those risks. The total cost of the Year 2000 project is estimated to be $60 million. Of the total cost, $17 million is anticipated to be incurred in 1999, $26 million was expensed during 1998 and $17 million prior to 1998. Approximately $12 million was expensed during the first nine months of 1999. Such costs do not include expenses incurred in replacing systems and applications in the ordinary course which have the effect of making such systems and applications Year 2000 compliant, but which were not incurred for that specific purpose. Costs of modifying computer software for Year 2000 conversion are being charged to expense as they are incurred and are funded from operating cash flows. No significant projects have been deferred or canceled as a result of Year 2000 efforts. In 1998, Year 2000 expenses represented approximately 5% of MMC's overall information technology budget. For 1999 anticipated expenses represent approximately 3% of the budget. Future costs associated with addressing this issue are not expected to have a material adverse impact on MMC's financial position or results of operations. Non-mission critical IT and non-IT systems that could impact MMC's ability to serve clients and conduct business beyond January 1, 2000 have been assessed and are expected to be Year 2000 ready before the end of 1999. MMC recognizes that there may be some non-mission critical IT and non-IT systems utilized for internal purposes that may not be compliant by the end of 1999. It is expected that these systems will be replaced or phased out of use. In addition, MMC is continuing its inquiries as to the state of readiness of its significant third party relationships including clients and vendors. This process has included a review of third parties' Year 2000 readiness statements and the incorporation of certain third party dependencies into MMC's test plans. Where MMC has been unable to obtain information concerning the status of a third party or has received information such that the timing or readiness status of that third party's Year 2000 project does not align with MMC's, if significant, that supplier has been or will be replaced. For example, Marsh is notifying clients when responses to its inquiries as to the status of their readiness have not been received from insurance companies. The individual operating segments of MMC continue to analyze and monitor the potential operational problems and costs (including loss of revenues) that would be reasonably likely to result from MMC's failure or the failure of certain third parties to complete efforts necessary to achieve Year 2000 readiness on a timely basis. For internal systems, although MMC's expectation is that its remediation efforts have been sufficient to prevent significant disruption, MMC's 1999 test plans and contingency processes have been or will be designed to address such a risk. For third party risks, efforts are being made to assess and test those risks. For example, Putnam has been actively involved in industry-wide Year 2000 testing. Putnam has successfully participated in all aspects of "Street-wide Testing" carried out under the auspices of the Securities Industry Association. To prepare for the potential for disruptions as noted above, MMC and each of its operating companies are in the process of identifying the most reasonably likely worst case scenarios presented by the Year 2000 problem and completing a contingency plan for dealing with such scenarios. This process has been based, in part, upon the existing disaster recovery process of MMC and its operating companies. These analyses and contingency plans will be completed during the fourth quarter of 1999. While MMC expects its Year 2000 efforts to reduce the scope and likelihood of potential Year 2000 failures, due to the overall uncertainty of the effect of a potential failure in Year 2000 readiness, particularly with respect to MMC's business partners or the communities in which MMC operates, MMC is unable specifically to determine whether any particular failure or groups of failures will have a material adverse impact on MMC. PART II, OTHER INFORMATION MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 Item 1. Legal Proceedings On July 28, 1999, J&H entered into a Consent Judgment with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"), settling a litigation brought by the EEOC against J&H in 1993 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The action alleged that a mandatory retirement policy for directors then in effect at J&H violated the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The Consent Judgment, which requires J&H to pay certain former directors of J&H a total of $28 million, was approved by the Court, and the action has since been closed by the Court. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement between MMC and J&H and the stockholders of J&H, MMC will bear one-half of the settlement amount and expenses in this action. This lawsuit was fully reserved in MMC's financial statements. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits 27. Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K None MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, MMC has duly caused this report to be signed this 15th day of November, 1999 on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized and in the capacity indicated. MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. /s/ Frank J. Borelli Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EX-27 2 FDS --
5 This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the consolidated Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries September 30, 1999 financial statements and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 9-MOS DEC-31-1999 SEP-30-1999 641,000,000 0 2,238,000,000 85,000,000 0 3,403,000,000 2,160,000,000 814,000,000 12,389,000,000 3,559,000,000 2,591,000,000 0 0 268,000,000 4,004,000,000 12,389,000,000 0 6,823,000,000 0 5,532,000,000 0 14,000,000 174,000,000 1,134,000,000 455,000,000 679,000,000 0 0 0 679,000,000 2.60 2.47
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