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Marsh McLennan Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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  • Revenue Growth of 9%; Underlying Revenue Growth of 4%

  • GAAP Operating Income Increases 4%; Adjusted Operating Income Increases 8%

  • First Quarter GAAP EPS of $2.79; Adjusted EPS Increases 5% to $3.06

NEW YORK, April 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "We had a solid start to the year with 9% revenue growth reflecting momentum across our business and the contribution from acquisitions. For the quarter, we generated 4% underlying revenue growth, 8% growth in adjusted operating income, and 5% growth in adjusted EPS."

"Marsh McLennan is a resilient business built to deliver across market cycles. Clients value our advice and solutions, particularly in uncertain times."

Consolidated Results

Consolidated revenue in the first quarter of 2025 was $7.1 billion, an increase of 9% compared with the first quarter of 2024, or 4% on an underlying basis. Operating income was $2.0 billion. Adjusted operating income, which excludes noteworthy items and identified intangible amortization expense as presented in the attached supplemental schedules, rose 8% to $2.2 billion. Net income attributable to the Company was $1.4 billion. Earnings per share decreased 1% to $2.79. Adjusted earnings per share increased 5% to $3.06 and included a benefit of 10 cents per share from favorable discrete tax items, as well as a headwind of 5 cents per share from foreign exchange. Adjusted EPS in the prior year period included a 10 cent per share benefit from favorable discrete tax items.

Risk & Insurance Services

Risk & Insurance Services revenue was $4.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 11%, or 4% on an underlying basis. Operating income was $1.6 billion. Adjusted operating income increased 8% to $1.8 billion.

Marsh's revenue in the first quarter of 2025 was $3.5 billion, an increase of 15%, or 5% on an underlying basis. In U.S./Canada, underlying revenue rose 4%. International operations produced underlying revenue growth of 6%, including 8% in Latin America, 6% in EMEA, and 4% in Asia Pacific.

Guy Carpenter's first quarter revenue was $1.2 billion, an increase of 5% on both a GAAP and underlying basis.

Consulting

Consulting revenue was $2.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 5%, or 4% on an underlying basis. Operating income was $456 million. Adjusted operating income increased 8% to $491 million.