Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a global professional services firm offering advice and solutions in risk, strategy, and human capital, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.Dan Glaser, President and CEO, said: "Our quarterly results represent an excellent start to the year, continuing the strong earnings momentum the Company has achieved over the past several years. Marsh delivered underlying revenue growth across all major geographies, led by strong performance in the International division as well as sequential improvement in the U.S./Canada division. Guy Carpenter's underlying revenue growth in the quarter was driven by strong growth in its International and Global Specialty operations. The Consulting segment produced significant growth in profitability and margin expansion, led by Mercer.
"Marsh & McLennan's adjusted operating income grew 16% in the first quarter, reflecting mid-teens growth and exceptional margin expansion in both the Risk & Insurance Services and Consulting segments," concluded Mr. Glaser.
Consolidated Results
Consolidated revenue in the first quarter of 2013 was $3.1 billion, an increase of 2% on both a reported and underlying basis compared with the first quarter of 2012. Underlying revenue measures the change in revenue using consistent currency exchange rates, excluding the impact of certain items, such as acquisitions, dispositions, and transfers among businesses. Operating income rose 15% to $607 million, compared with $527 million in the prior year period. Adjusted operating income, which excludes noteworthy items as presented in the attached supplemental schedules, rose 16% in the first quarter to $615 million.
Net income attributable to the Company was $413 million, or $.74 per share in the first quarter. This compares with $347 million, or $.63 per share, in the prior year. Adjusted earnings per share grew to $.73, an increase of 16% from $.63 last year.