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 fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "2022 was an outstanding year for Marsh McLennan. We generated underlying revenue growth of 9%, grew adjusted EPS by 11%, and expanded adjusted margins for the 15th consecutive year. We achieved these strong results while continuing to invest in our talent and capabilities, both organically and through acquisitions."

"It is a privilege to lead this exceptional firm. Our expertise across the important areas of risk, strategy and people is more relevant than ever as we help clients navigate an uncertain world. I am excited about the possibilities ahead."

Consolidated Results

Consolidated revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $5.0 billion, a decrease of 2% compared with the fourth quarter of 2021, or an increase of 7% on an underlying basis. Operating income was $680 million compared with $986 million in the prior year period. Adjusted operating income, which excludes noteworthy items as presented in the attached supplemental schedules, rose 13% to $1.0 billion, compared with $905 million in the prior year period. Net income attributable to the Company was $466 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, compared with $1.57 in the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted earnings per share was $1.47, compared with $1.36 for the prior year period.

For the year 2022, revenue was $20.7 billion, an increase of 5% compared with 2021, or 9% on an underlying basis. Operating income was $4.3 billion, and adjusted operating income rose 11% to $4.8 billion. Net income attributable to the Company was $3.0 billion. Earnings per share decreased 1% to $6.04. Adjusted earnings per share increased 11% to $6.85 compared with $6.17 in 2021.

Risk & Insurance Services

Risk & Insurance Services revenue was $2.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, a decrease of 3%, or an increase of 8% on an underlying basis. Operating income was $472 million, compared with $667 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating income increased 23% to $685 million. For the year 2022, revenue was $12.6 billion, an increase of 5%, or 9% on an underlying basis. Operating income was $3.1 billion. Adjusted operating income rose 15% to $3.5 billion.

Marsh's revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $2.7 billion, a decrease of 6%, or an increase of 6% on an underlying basis. In U.S./Canada, underlying revenue rose 5%. International operations produced underlying revenue growth of 8%, reflecting underlying growth of 12% in Asia Pacific, 7% in EMEA, and 4% in Latin America. For the year 2022, Marsh’s revenue growth was 3%, or 8% on an underlying basis.

Guy Carpenter's fourth quarter revenue was $171 million, an increase of 1%, or 5% on an underlying basis. For the year 2022, Guy Carpenter’s revenue grew 8% compared to a year ago, or 9% on an underlying basis.

Consulting

Consulting revenue was $2.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of 6% on an underlying basis. Operating income decreased 15% to $336 million, compared with $395 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating income was $407 million, a decrease of 1% compared with $410 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. For the year 2022, revenue was $8.1 billion, an increase of 5%, or 8% on an underlying basis. Operating income was $1.6 billion, compared with $1.5 billion in 2021. Adjusted operating income increased 4% to $1.5 billion.

Mercer’s revenue was $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, a decrease of 3%, or an increase of 5% on an underlying basis. Wealth, with revenue of $591 million, was unchanged on an underlying basis. Health, with revenue of $455 million, increased 8% on an underlying basis. Career revenue of $283 million increased 12% on an underlying basis. For the year 2022, Mercer’s revenue increased 2%, or 6% on an underlying basis.

Oliver Wyman’s revenue was $765 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of 8% on an underlying basis. For the year 2022, Oliver Wyman’s revenue was $2.8 billion, an increase of 13% on an underlying basis.

Other Items

The Company repurchased 2.2 million shares of stock for $350 million in the fourth quarter. For the year 2022, the Company repurchased 12.2 million shares for $1.9 billion.

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company raised $1 billion of senior notes and repaid $350 million of senior notes due in March 2023.

In December, Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) acquired HMS Insurance Associates, Inc., a leading independent agency based in Maryland.

The fourth quarter results include $344 million of noteworthy items, primarily related to severance and lease exit charges for activities focused on workforce actions, technology rationalization and reductions in real estate.

Conference Call

A conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2022 results will be held today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The live audio webcast may be accessed at marshmclennan.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the event. The webcast is listen-only. Those interested in participating in the question-and-answer session may register here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call.

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

INFORMATION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which express management's current views concerning future events or results, use words like "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project" and similar terms, and future or conditional tense verbs like "could," "may," "might," "should," "will" and "would".

Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially affect our future results include, among other things:

• the impact of geopolitical or macroeconomic conditions on us, our clients and the countries and industries in which we operate, including from conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, slower GDP growth or recession, capital markets volatility and inflation;
• the increasing prevalence of ransomware, supply chain and other forms of cyber attacks, and their potential to disrupt our operations and result in the disclosure of confidential client or company information;
• the impact from lawsuits or investigations arising from errors and omissions, breaches of fiduciary duty or other claims against us in our capacity as a broker or investment advisor, including claims related to our investment business’ ability to execute timely trades;
• the financial and operational impact of complying with laws and regulations, including domestic and international sanctions regimes, anti-corruption laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Anti Bribery Act and cybersecurity and data privacy regulations;
• our ability to attract, retain and develop industry leading talent;
• our ability to compete effectively and adapt to competitive pressures in each of our businesses, including from disintermediation as well as technological change, digital disruption and other types of innovation;
• our ability to manage potential conflicts of interest, including where our services to a client conflict, or are perceived to conflict, with the interests of another client or our own interests;
• the impact of changes in tax laws, guidance and interpretations, or disagreements with tax authorities; and
• the regulatory, contractual and reputational risks that arise based on insurance placement activities and insurer revenue streams.

The factors identified above are not exhaustive. Marsh McLennan and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks emerge frequently. Accordingly, we caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to us and speak only as of the dates on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it is made.

Further information concerning Marsh McLennan and its businesses, including information about factors that could materially affect our results of operations and financial condition, is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" section and the "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Supplemental Information - Revenue Analysis
Three Months Ended December 31
(Millions) (Unaudited)

The Company conducts business in 130 countries. As a result, foreign exchange rate movements may impact period-to-period comparisons of revenue. Similarly, certain other items such as acquisitions and dispositions, including transfers among businesses, may impact period-to-period comparisons of revenue. Underlying revenue measures the change in revenue from one period to the next by isolating these impacts.

Revenue Details

The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above:

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Supplemental Information - Revenue Analysis
Twelve Months Ended December 31
(Millions) (Unaudited)

The Company conducts business in 130 countries. As a result, foreign exchange rate movements may impact period-to-period comparisons of revenue. Similarly, certain other items such as acquisitions and dispositions, including transfers among businesses, may impact period-to-period comparisons of revenue. Underlying revenue measures the change in revenue from one period to the next by isolating these impacts.

Revenue Details

The following table provides more detailed revenue information for certain of the components presented above:

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Three Months Ended December 31
(Millions) (Unaudited)

Overview

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (referred to in this release as in accordance with "GAAP" or "reported" results). The Company also refers to and presents certain additional non-GAAP financial measures, within the meaning of Regulation G in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These measures are: adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted income, net of tax and adjusted earnings per share (EPS). The Company has included reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP in the following tables.

The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information that enables investors to better compare the Company’s performance across periods. Management also uses these measures internally to assess the operating performance of its businesses, to assess performance for employee compensation, and to decide how to allocate resources. However, investors should not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information that the Company reports in accordance with GAAP. The Company's non-GAAP measures include adjustments that reflect how management views its businesses, and may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP measures presented by other companies.

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) and Adjusted Operating Margin

Adjusted operating income (loss) is calculated by excluding the impact of certain noteworthy items from the Company's GAAP operating income (loss). The following tables identify these noteworthy items and reconcile adjusted operating income (loss) to GAAP operating income (loss), on a consolidated and reportable segment basis, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. The following tables also present adjusted operating margin. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, adjusted operating margin is calculated by dividing the sum of adjusted operating income and identified intangible asset amortization by consolidated or segment adjusted revenue.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Adjusted income, net of tax is calculated as the Company's GAAP income from continuing operations, adjusted to reflect the after tax impact of the operating income adjustments in the preceding tables and the additional items listed below. Adjusted EPS is calculated by dividing the Company’s adjusted income, net of tax, by average number of shares outstanding-diluted for the relevant period. The following tables reconcile adjusted income, net of tax to GAAP income from continuing operations and adjusted EPS to GAAP EPS for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.