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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Marsh McLennan had a solid start to 2025, reporting a 9% increase in revenue for the first quarter, driven by a 4% growth in underlying revenue and contributions from acquisitions made in 2024.</li><li>The company saw growth across all four of its businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman.</li><li>Adjusted operating income rose by 8%, although the adjusted operating margin slightly declined by 20 basis points, reflecting some seasonality at McGriff.</li></ul>

Marsh McLennan had a solid start to 2025, reporting a 9% increase in revenue for the first quarter, driven by a 4% growth in underlying revenue and contributions from acquisitions made in 2024.The company saw growth across all four of its businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman.Adjusted operating income rose by 8%, although the adjusted operating margin slightly declined by 20 basis points, reflecting some seasonality at McGriff.

Marsh & McLennan: Why Oliver Wyman Holds The Key To Its Future Growth!

<ul><li>Marsh & McLennan Companies, a global leader in professional services, closed 2024 with substantial financial growth, registering an 8% revenue increase to $24.5 billion and a 7% underlying revenue growth.</li><li>The company reported an 11% expansion in adjusted operating income, reaching $6.2 billion against a backdrop of a complex global market.</li><li>The year's achievements were attributed not just to core business growth but also to an aggressive acquisition strategy, including a record $9.4 billion in acquisitions with a pivotal $7.75 billion deal to acquire McGriff.</li></ul>

Marsh & McLennan Companies, a global leader in professional services, closed 2024 with substantial financial growth, registering an 8% revenue increase to $24.5 billion and a 7% underlying revenue growth.The company reported an 11% expansion in adjusted operating income, reaching $6.2 billion against a backdrop of a complex global market.The year's achievements were attributed not just to core business growth but also to an aggressive acquisition strategy, including a record $9.4 billion in acquisitions with a pivotal $7.75 billion deal to acquire McGriff.

Marsh McLennan: Can Insurance Pricing Cycles Sustain Growth in the Long Run? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) delivered a solid financial performance in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its positive growth trajectory.</li><li>The company achieved underlying revenue growth of 5%, supported by strong execution in Risk and Insurance Services (RIS) and Consulting.</li><li>Adjusted operating income increased by 12%, and the adjusted operating margin expanded by 110 basis points, reflecting effective cost management and operational efficiency.</li></ul>

Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) delivered a solid financial performance in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its positive growth trajectory.The company achieved underlying revenue growth of 5%, supported by strong execution in Risk and Insurance Services (RIS) and Consulting.Adjusted operating income increased by 12%, and the adjusted operating margin expanded by 110 basis points, reflecting effective cost management and operational efficiency.

Marsh & McLennan Companies: Expanding Middle Market Reach For A Competitive Edge! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Marsh McLennan, a global professional services firm reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2024.</li><li>The results demonstrated the company's ability to deliver growth in the short term while simultaneously investing for long-term sustainability.</li><li>Marsh McLennan posted a 6% increase in underlying revenue growth on top of 11% in the same period last year, reflecting strong execution across Risk and Insurance Services (RIS) and Consulting.</li></ul>

Marsh McLennan, a global professional services firm reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2024.The results demonstrated the company's ability to deliver growth in the short term while simultaneously investing for long-term sustainability.Marsh McLennan posted a 6% increase in underlying revenue growth on top of 11% in the same period last year, reflecting strong execution across Risk and Insurance Services (RIS) and Consulting.

Marsh & McLennan Companies: Can They Develop A Competitive Edge Through Analytics? - Major Drivers

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Reportedly buyout firms are "vying for" <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trend-micro-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13172:1" rel="noopener">Trend Micro Inc (4704 JP)</a>. The stock went limit up today. Again. The stock is now getting to the expensive side.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/furukawa-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19521:1" rel="noopener">Furukawa (5715 JP)</a> has changed their capital allocation policy for the third time. The company is a cyclical, and will likely always suffer the indignity of a cyclical multiple.</li>
<li>While it often pays to follows where the family invests when assessing holdco structures, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/melco-international-development-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:809:1" rel="noopener">Melco International (200 HK)</a>'s NAV discount is simply too narrow for a simple holding company structure.</li>
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Reportedly buyout firms are "vying for" Trend Micro Inc (4704 JP). The stock went limit up today. Again. The stock is now getting to the expensive side.

Furukawa (5715 JP) has changed their capital allocation policy for the third time. The company is a cyclical, and will likely always suffer the indignity of a cyclical multiple.
While it often pays to follows where the family invests when assessing holdco structures, Melco International (200 HK)'s NAV discount is simply too narrow for a simple holding company structure.


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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is a professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. Marsh & McLennan offers analysis, advice, and transactional capabilities to clients worldwide.

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