-----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, WS3cdpN3Fl3viUJCXp2IzkQohRjMeN1XO3eSJdeEzR+yjaD8JfV5AYVsAInXvM/N svy5Rkt/d8zly2feYxN52A== 0000062709-00-000006.txt : 20000515 0000062709-00-000006.hdr.sgml : 20000515 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000062709-00-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000331 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000512 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: 630100 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 1ST QUARTER REPORT ================================================================================ 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 March 31, 2000 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 April 28, 2000, there were outstanding 269,576,779 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 Sedgwick Group plc, 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 business 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, 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 March 31, ------------------------- 2000 1999 -------- ------- Revenue $ 2,665 $ 2,351 Expense 2,053 1,832 ------- ------- Operating Income 612 519 Interest Income 5 7 Interest Expense (60) (60) ------- ------- Income Before Income Taxes 557 466 Income Taxes 220 187 ------- ------- Net Income $ 337 $ 279 ======= ======= Basic Net Income Per Share $ 1.26 $ 1.08 ======= ======= Diluted Net Income Per Share $ 1.19 $ 1.03 ======= ======= Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic 268 258 ======= ======= Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Diluted 280 266 ======= ======= Dividends Declared $ .45 $ .40 ======= ======= MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions of dollars) (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2000 1999 ------------ ----------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 507 $ 428 -------- ------- Receivables- Commissions and fees 2,188 1,949 Advanced premiums and claims 240 246 Other receivables 318 260 -------- -------- 2,746 2,455 Less-allowance for doubtful accounts (135) (132) --------- -------- Net receivables 2,611 2,323 --------- ------- Prepaid dealer commissions - current portion 349 326 Other current assets 190 206 -------- ------- Total current assets 3,657 3,283 Intangible assets 5,480 5,542 Fixed assets, net 1,327 1,314 (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $946 at March 31, 2000 and $898 at December 31, 1999) Prepaid dealer commissions 811 760 Long-term securities 606 611 Other assets 1,538 1,511 -------- ------- $ 13,419 $ 13,021 ======== ======= MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions of dollars) (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2000 1999 --------- ------------ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term debt $ 1,534 $ 1,131 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,800 1,721 Accrued compensation and employee benefits 711 1,157 Accrued income taxes 290 188 Dividends payable 122 121 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 4,457 4,318 -------- -------- Fiduciary liabilities 3,869 3,333 Less - cash and investments held in a fiduciary capacity (3,869) (3,333) -------- -------- - - -------- -------- Long-term debt 2,351 2,357 -------- -------- Other liabilities 2,162 2,176 -------- -------- 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 270,144,170 shares at March 31, 2000 and 268,695,790 at December 31, 1999 270 269 Additional paid-in capital 1,492 1,411 Retained earnings 2,890 2,674 Accumulated other comprehensive income (119) (75) -------- -------- 4,533 4,279 Less - treasury shares, at cost, 1,230,792 shares at March 31, 2000 and 1,669,993 shares at December 31, 1999 (84) (109) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 4,449 4,170 -------- -------- $ 13,419 $ 13,021 ======== ======== MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions of dollars) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------- 2000 1999 --------- ------ Operating cash flows: Net income $ 337 $ 279 Integration payments (57) (19) Depreciation of fixed assets 56 55 Amortization of intangible assets 44 35 Provision for deferred income taxes 21 6 Other liabilities (14) 86 Prepaid dealer commissions (74) (4) Other, net (5) 9 Net changes in operating working capital other than cash and cash equivalents - Receivables (288) (126) Other current assets 11 (10) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 136 29 Accrued compensation and employee benefits (446) (352) Accrued income taxes 132 75 Effect of exchange rate changes (3) (15) ----- ----- Net cash (used for) generated from operations (150) 48 ----- ----- Financing cash flows: Net increase in commercial paper 406 98 Other borrowings 58 20 Other repayments (66) (35) Purchase of treasury shares - (2) Issuance of common stock 75 51 Dividends paid (120) (103) ----- ----- Net cash provided by financing activities 353 29 ----- ----- Investing cash flows: Additions to fixed assets (91) (81) Acquisitions (5) (11) Other, net (22) (4) ----- ----- Net cash used for investing activities (118) (96) ----- ----- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (6) (1) ----- ----- Increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents 79 (20) Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of period 428 610 ----- ----- Cash & cash equivalents at end of period $ 507 $ 590 ===== ===== 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 month periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999. 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 $44 million and $43 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Net uncollected premiums and claims and the related payables amounting to $11.4 billion at March 31, 2000 and $11.5 billion at December 31, 1999, 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 potentially issuable 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 periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999. (In millions) ----------- 2000 1999 ---- ---- Net income $ 337 $ 279 Less: Potential minority interest associated with the Putnam Equity Partnership Plan (5) (4) ----- ----- Net income for diluted earnings per share $ 332 $ 275 ===== ===== Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 268 258 Dilutive effect of stock options and stock units 12 8 ----- ----- Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 280 266 ===== ===== 4. Comprehensive Income The components of comprehensive income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 are as follows: 2000 1999 ---- ---- Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (34) $ (73) Unrealized securities holding gains (losses), net of income taxes 16 (71) Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of income taxes (26) (5) ------ ----- Other comprehensive income (loss) (44) (149) Net income 337 279 ------ ----- Comprehensive income $ 293 $ 130 ====== ===== 5. Supplemental Disclosure to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows The following schedule provides additional information concerning acquisitions and interest and income taxes paid: Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (In millions of dollars) 2000 1999 - ------------------------ ---- ---- Purchase acquisitions: Assets acquired, excluding cash $ 5 $ 11 Liabilities assumed - - --- ---- Net cash outflow for acquisitions $ 5 $ 11 === ==== Interest paid $ 63 $ 39 Income taxes paid $ 38 $ 84 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 12b-1 fees paid 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 continues to have the matter under consideration. 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 minority 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 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 6.625% Senior Notes due 2004 and $400 million of 7.125% 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 $2.8 billion resulting from the purchase price allocation is being amortized over 40 years. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recorded at their estimated fair values. No intangible assets, other than goodwill, were acquired as part of the business combination with Sedgwick. Dispositions: As part of the combination with Sedgwick, MMC acquired several businesses that it intended to sell, including insurance underwriting operations already in run-off and consulting businesses not compatible with its existing operations. During 1999, MMC sold certain of these businesses for $85 million and the after tax gains from these sales of $16 million has been subtracted from the cost of the Sedgwick acquisition. During the first quarter of 2000, MMC sold another of these businesses for $33 million which approximated its carrying value. The net liabilities of businesses to be disposed are reflected at their estimated realizable value of $119 million and $101 million at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively, and are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Integration Costs: In 1999, as part of the integration of Sedgwick, MMC adopted a plan to reduce staff and consolidate duplicative offices. The estimated cost of this plan relating to employees and offices of Sedgwick ("Sedgwick Plan") amounted to $285 million and was included in the cost of the acquisition. Merger-related costs for employees and offices of MMC ("MMC Plan") amounted to $266 million and were recorded as part of a 1999 special charge. The utilization of these charges is summarized as follows: Utilized in Balance Initial Utilized First Qtr. March 31, (In millions of dollars) Balance in 1999 2000 2000 ------- ------- ---------- --------- Sedgwick Plan: Termination payments to employees $ 183 $ (93) $ (22) $ 68 Other employee-related costs 5 (2) - 3 Future rent under noncancelable leases 48 (8) (3) 37 Leasehold termination costs 49 (10) (6) 33 ------- -------- -------- ------- $ 285 $ (113) $ (31) $ 141 ======= ======= ======== ======= Number of employee terminations 2,400 (1,700) (200) 500 Number of office consolidations 125 (50) (40) 35 Utilized in Balance Initial Utilized First Qtr. March 31, (In millions of dollars) Balance in 1999 2000 2000 ------- ------- ----------- -------- MMC Plan: Termination payments to employees $ 194 $ (74) $ (21) $ 99 Future rent under noncancelable leases 31 (5) (2) 24 Leasehold termination costs 16 (3) (3) 10 Other integration-related costs 25 (25) - - ------- ------- -------- ------- $ 266 $ (107) $ (26) $ 133 ======= ======= ======== ======= Number of employee terminations 2,100 (1,300) (150) 650 Number of office consolidations 50 (20) (15) 15 The other integration-related costs primarily consist of consulting fees and system conversion costs incurred in 1999 as a result of the restructuring and merging of MMC and Sedgwick operations. As of March 31, 2000, the actions contemplated by this plan were in progress and the remaining actions are expected to be completed by the end of 2000. Some accruals, primarily future rent under noncancelable leases (net of anticipated sublease income), are expected to be paid over several years. 8. 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. Three actions were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York by former directors of Johnson & Higgins ("J&H"), which was acquired by MMC in 1997, against twenty-four selling shareholders of J&H, as well as J&H itself and MMC. These actions essentially challenge 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 former directors assert, among others, claims for breach of fiduciary duty, federal securities law violations, breach of contract, and ERISA violations. Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages. On October 12, 1999, the Court dismissed MMC entirely from these 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. In December 1999, two additional cases were filed by two former directors of J&H and have been assigned to the judge hearing the other three cases. Although these two additional cases raise substantially similar issues as the three previous actions, they also raise certain additional claims under ERISA and state law relating to the plaintiffs' departure as J&H employees. A motion to dismiss these additional cases is under consideration by the Court. The parties are in the process of conducting discovery in all these actions. 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 March 31, 2000, settlements and related costs previously paid amount to approximately $135 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 $340 million. Sedgwick has recorded $180 million of reserves and recognized approximately $160 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 $150 million. Approximately $140 million of this amount is expected to be recovered from insurers and accounting reserves have been provided for the remaining balance. As of March 31, 2000, settlements and related costs previously paid total approximately $35 million. MMC's ultimate exposure from the United Kingdom's Personal Investment Authority review, as presently calculated and including Sedgwick, is subject to a number of variable factors including, among others, the interest rate established quarterly by the U.K. Personal Investment Authority for calculating compensation, equity markets, 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 businesses that were already in run-off. Sedgwick had issued guarantees with respect to certain liabilities 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. 9. Common Stock In April 1999, MMC completed the sale of 4.1 million common shares realizing approximately $300 million of net proceeds. 10. New Accounting Pronouncements In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This standard, which establishes new accounting and reporting requirements for derivative instruments, is effective (as amended by SFAS No. 137) for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. MMC does not expect the adoption of this standard will 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. Under this organizational structure, 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 and program services 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 as well as institutional clients. The consulting segment provides advice and services to the managements of organizations primarily in the areas of human resources and employee benefit programs, general management consulting and economic consulting and analysis. MMC evaluates segment performance based on operating income, which is 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 three-month periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 follow: (In millions of dollars) Revenue Segment from External Operating Customers Income ------------- -------- 2000- Risk and Insurance Services $1,294 (a) $ 324 Investment Management 851 262 Consulting 520 63 ------ ------ $2,665 $ 649 ====== ====== 1999- Risk and Insurance Services $1,256 (a) $ 294 Investment Management 629 200 Consulting 466 48 ------ ------ $2,351 $ 542 ====== ====== (a) Includes interest income on fiduciary funds ($44 million in 2000 and $43 million in 1999). A reconciliation of the total segment operating income to income before income taxes in the consolidated financial statements is as follows: 2000 1999 ---- ---- Total segment operating income $ 649 $ 542 Corporate expense (31) (23) Minority interest (6) - ----- ----- Operating income 612 519 Interest income 5 7 Interest expense (60) (60) ----- ----- Total income before income taxes $ 557 $ 466 ===== ===== Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations First Quarter Ended March 31, 2000 General Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries ("MMC") is a 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 operates in three principal business segments based on the services provided. 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: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In millions of dollars) 2000 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue: Risk and Insurance Services $1,294 $1,256 Investment Management 851 629 Consulting 520 466 ------ ------ 2,665 2,351 ------ ------ Expense: Compensation and Benefits 1,304 1,169 Amortization of Intangibles 44 35 Other Operating Expenses 705 628 ------ ------ 2,053 1,832 ------ ------ Operating Income $ 612 $ 519 ====== ====== Operating Income Margin 23.0% 22.1% ====== ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue, derived mainly from commissions and fees, rose 13% from the first quarter of 1999, while expenses increased 12%. This performance was principally driven by a higher volume of business in the investment management and consulting segments. Excluding the impact of acquisitions and the effect of foreign exchange, revenue on a consolidated basis grew approximately 15% over 1999. Revenue increased 35% in the investment management segment as average assets under management increased significantly over the prior year. Consulting revenue grew 12% for the quarter due to a higher volume of business in all practice lines. Also, the risk and insurance services segment experienced organic revenue growth of approximately 6% primarily due to net new business development and a gain realized on the sale of Terra Nova Holdings Ltd. stock. Operating expenses, excluding acquisitions and the effect of foreign exchange, rose 12% in the first quarter of 2000 primarily due to costs associated with staff growth and higher incentive compensation levels in the investment management and consulting segments commensurate with strong operating performance. Partially offsetting these increases was the realization of net integration savings related to the Sedgwick Group plc ("Sedgwick") transaction. Management believes the net annual savings associated with the Sedgwick integration should approach $160 million when it is completed. Of the $160 million of net savings, approximately $30 million was realized in 1999. Approximately two-thirds of the remaining estimated annual savings is expected to be realized in 2000 with the remainder expected to be realized in 2001. Anticipated savings in 2000 are expected to increase as the year progresses. MMC recorded a special charge of $337 million in 1999 which included $266 million of Sedgwick merger-related costs associated with employees and offices of MMC. In addition, $285 million of costs for planned reductions of employees and offices of Sedgwick were included in the cost of the acquisition. The utilization of the charges is summarized in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q filing. At March 31, 2000, the actions contemplated by the integration plan were in progress and the remaining actions are expected to be completed by the end of 2000. Of the combined merger-related costs totaling $551 million, cash payments of approximately $220 million were made in 1999 and $57 million were made in the first quarter of 2000. Additional cash payments of approximately $140 million are expected to be made in 2000. Some accruals, primarily representing future rent under noncancellable leases (net of anticipated sublease income) are expected to be paid out over several years. Cash outlays are expected to be funded through operating cash flows. Risk and Insurance Services - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In millions of dollars) 2000 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $1,294 $1,256 Expense 970 962 ------ ------ Operating Income $ 324 $ 294 ====== ====== Operating Income Margin 25.0% 23.4% ====== ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Revenue for the risk and insurance services segment grew 3% over the first quarter of 1999. Excluding acquisitions, rationalized Sedgwick business and the effect of foreign exchange, revenue for risk and insurance services operations rose approximately 6% primarily reflecting the effect of net new business development and a gain realized on the sale of Terra Nova Holdings Ltd. stock. Each of the major operations within this segment experienced organic revenue growth of between 4% and 7%. Overall, the rate of decline in commercial insurance premium rates has lessened as compared with prior year. Expense Excluding acquisitions and the effect of foreign exchange, expenses increased approximately 1% from the first quarter of 1999 reflecting costs associated with a higher volume of business partially offset by the realization of net integration savings related to the Sedgwick transaction. Investment Management - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In millions of dollars) 2000 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $851 $629 Expense 589 429 ---- ---- Operating Income $262 $200 ==== ==== Operating Income Margin 30.8% 31.8% ==== ==== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Putnam's revenue increased 35% compared with the first quarter of 1999 reflecting strong growth in the level of average assets under management on which management fees are earned. Assets under management aggregated $422 billion at March 31, 2000 compared with $306 billion at March 31, 1999 and $391 billion at December 31, 1999. The increase from December 31, 1999 reflects $8 billion of net new fund sales and additional institutional investments, $1 billion of reinvested dividends and a $22 billion increase resulting from both higher securities market levels and strong portfolio performance. Expense Expenses grew 37% in the first quarter of 2000 over the same period of 1999 primarily reflecting higher incentive compensation commensurate with strong operating performance and the increased amortization of deferred commissions from increased sales and redemptions. In addition, the first quarter of 2000 included goodwill amortization arising from the July 1999 investment in Thomas H. Lee Partners ("THL"). Quarter-end and average assets under management by business line for the first quarter are presented below: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In billions of dollars) 2000 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Domestic Retail Mutual Funds $255 $192 Domestic Defined Benefit 77 60 Domestic Defined Contribution 65 40 International 25 14 ---- ---- Quarter-end Assets $422 $306 ==== ==== Average Assets $403 $300 ==== ==== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. In recent years U.S. equity markets have risen substantially, in many cases to historical highs. This increase has contributed significantly to the assets under management and, accordingly, to increases in revenue. A substantial slowdown in the rise of markets or an actual decrease in general market levels will reduce revenue growth or, in some circumstances, could lead to a decline in revenue. Revenues are also affected by, but not limited to, 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 first quarter, assets held in equity securities represented 84% of assets under management, compared with 74% at March 31, 1999, while investments in fixed income products represented 16%, compared with 26% at March 31, 1999. Consulting - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In millions of dollars) 2000 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $520 $466 Expense 457 418 ---- ---- Operating Income $ 63 $ 48 ==== ==== Operating Income Margin 12.1% 10.3% ==== ==== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Excluding acquisitions and the effect of foreign exchange, consulting services revenue increased 12% in 2000 compared with the first quarter of 1999 reflecting an increase in the level of services provided. Retirement consulting revenue, which represented 42% of the consulting segment, grew 13% in the first quarter primarily due to a higher amount of services provided. In addition, revenue rose 21% in compensation consulting, 18% in economic consulting, 17% in general management consulting and 12% in health care consulting due to a higher volume of business in these practice lines during the first quarter of 2000. Expense Excluding the impact of acquisitions and the effect of foreign exchange, expenses increased approximately 10% reflecting the effect of staff growth to support new business and higher incentive compensation commensurate with strong operating performance. These increases were partially offset by realized consolidation savings related to the Sedgwick transaction. Corporate Expenses Corporate expenses increased to $31 million in the first quarter of 2000 from $23 million in 1999 due, in part, to costs associated with new corporate initiatives including MMC Enterprise Risk. This new operating entity will focus on MMC's growing activities in responding on an integrated basis to the various risks faced by corporations. Interest Interest income earned on corporate funds decreased to $5 million in the first quarter of 2000 from $7 million in 1999. Interest expense of $60 million was unchanged from the prior year as a slight decline in average outstanding debt levels was offset by higher average interest rates. Income Taxes MMC's consolidated tax rate was 39.5% of income before income taxes in the first quarter of 2000 compared with 40.0% in the first quarter of 1999. The reduction in the tax rate primarily reflects the implementation of tax efficient structures relating to MMC's non-US operations. 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 $507 million on March 31, 2000, an increase of $79 million from the end of 1999. Included in the cash flows from operations are the net cash requirements related to integration payments. Cash outlays of $57 million and $19 million were made in the first quarter of 2000 and 1999, respectively. Cash flows from operations also include the net cash flows associated with Putnam's prepaid dealer commissions, which amounted to a $74 million cash outflow for the three months compared with a $4 million outflow during the same period of 1999. During the first quarter of 2000, commercial paper borrowings increased $406 million and other borrowings increased $58 million. From time to time MMC may repurchase shares of its common stock principally to fund the needs of its employee benefit and other plans. MMC's capital expenditures, which amounted to $91 million in the first three months of 2000 and $81 million in the first quarter last year primarily relate to computer equipment purchases and the refurbishing and modernizing of office facilities. MMC has committed to potential future investments of approximately $700 million in connection with the formation of Marsh & McLennan Capital's Trident II Fund, THL and other Marsh & McLennan Capital investments. 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 8 to the consolidated financial statements, the disclosure and advice given to clients regarding certain personal pension transactions by certain present and former subsidiaries in the United Kingdom are under review by the U.K. Personal Investment Authority. The contingent exposure for pension redress and related cost is presently estimated to be approximately $490 million of which $300 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. Such amounts in excess of anticipated insurance recoveries have been provided for in the accompanying financial statements. The timing of payments relating to the pension review process cannot be predicted with certainty; however, it is anticipated that approximately $175 million will be paid in 2000. Approximately $10 million has been paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2000. MMC may fund future payments by temporarily drawing upon its existing credit lines. Market Risk Certain of MMC's 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 used on a very limited basis and are with counterparties of high creditworthiness. 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 had completed remediating its systems in preparation for the Year 2000 prior to January 1, 2000 and experienced no meaningful system problems during the roll-over period. MMC also continued to monitor its systems for Year 2000 errors through the first quarter of 2000 without experiencing any meaningful problems. 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. Costs associated with monitoring this issue were insignificant in the first quarter of 2000 and all Year 2000 remediation and monitoring efforts have now been concluded. Other In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This standard, which establishes new accounting and reporting requirements for derivative instruments, is effective (as amended by SFAS No. 137) for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. MMC does not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its results of operations or consolidated financial condition. PART II, OTHER INFORMATION -------------------------- MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT MARCH 31, 2000 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits. 12. Statement Re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. 27. Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K. An amended report on Form 8-K/A dated March 27, 1999 was filed by the registrant in order to restate certain pro forma financial information related to the registrant's acquisition of Sedgwick. 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 12th day of May, 2000 on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized and in the capacity indicated. MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. /s/ Sandra S. Wijnberg ------------------------------- Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EX-12 2 RATIO OF EARNINGS Exhibit 12.1 Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (In millions, except ratios) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qtr. Ended Years Ended December 31, March 31, -------------------------------------------- 2000 1999 (1) 1998 1997 (2) 1996 1995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings Income before income taxes $557 $1,247 $1,305 $715 $668 $650 Interest expense 60 233 140 107 61 63 Portion of rents representative of the interest factor 30 121 104 88 72 73 Amortization of capitalized interest 0 1 1 1 1 1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $647 $1,602 $1,550 $911 $802 $787 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed Charges Interest expense $ 60 $ 233 $ 140 $107 $ 61 $ 63 Portion of rents representative of the interest factor 30 121 104 88 72 73 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 90 $ 354 $ 244 $195 $133 $136 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 7.2 4.5 6.4 4.7 6.0 5.8 (1) For the year ended December 31, 1999, income before income taxes included a $337 million special charge related to the acquisition and integration of Sedgwick. Excluding that charge, the ratio of earnings to fixed charges would have been 5.5. (2) For the year ended December 31, 1997, income before income taxes included a $244 million special charge related to the Johnson & Higgins integration, London real estate and the disposal of certain assets. Excluding that charge, the ratio of earnings to fixed charges would have been 5.9. EX-27 3 FDS --
5 This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the consolidated Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries March 31, 2000 financial statements and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 3-MOS MAR-31-2000 MAR-31-2000 507,000,000 0 2,746,000,000 135,000,000 0 3,657,000,000 2,273,000,000 946,000,000 13,419,000,000 4,457,000,000 2,351,000,000 0 0 270,000,000 4,179,000,000 13,419,000,000 0 2,665,000,000 0 2,053,000,000 0 1,700,000 60,000,000 557,000,000 220,000,000 337,000,000 0 0 0 337,000,000 1.26 1.19
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