EX-12.1 8 mmc0630201410qex_121.htm STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES MMC 06.30.2014 10Q Ex_12.1


Exhibit 12.1

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In millions, except ratios)
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
Years Ended December 31,
 
(Unaudited)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
$
1,257

 
$
1,973

 
$
1,696

 
$
1,404

 
$
769

 
$
552

Interest expense
84

 
167

 
181

 
199

 
233

 
241

Portion of rents representative of the interest factor
73

 
134

 
139

 
143

 
140

 
132

 
$
1,414

 
$
2,274

 
$
2,016

 
$
1,746

 
$
1,142

 
$
925

Fixed Charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
$
84

 
$
167

 
$
181

 
$
199

 
$
233

 
$
241

Portion of rents representative of the interest factor
73

 
134

 
139

 
143

 
140

 
132

 
$
157

 
$
301

 
$
320

 
$
342

 
$
373

 
$
373

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
9.0

 
7.6

 
6.3

 
5.1

 
3.1

 
2.5