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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
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August 17, 2011
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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1-5998
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36-2668272
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
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10036
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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(212) 345-5000
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 17, 2011, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a $500 million share repurchase program. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. For purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the press release is deemed furnished not filed.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on August 17, 2011.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Luciana Fato
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Name:
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Luciana Fato
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Title:
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Deputy General Counsel &
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Corporate Secretary
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Date: August 17, 2011
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1
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Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on August 17, 2011.
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