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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2005
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-5998 36-2668272
(State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
1166 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 345-5000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Section 5--Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.04. Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant's Employee Benefit
Plans.
On February 28, 2005, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (the "Company") sent a
notice to its directors and executive officers informing them of a blackout
period in the Marsh & McLennan Companies Stock Investment Plan (the "SIP")
beginning on March 24, 2005, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and ending during the week
of April 3, 2005 (the "Blackout Period") that will temporarily prevent
participants in the SIP from engaging in transactions in Company common stock in
their individual accounts. During the Blackout Period, participants in the SIP
generally will be unable to direct or diversify investments in their individual
accounts, change elections regarding future contributions, change contribution
rates or obtain a loan, distribution or withdrawal from the SIP. The Blackout
Period is imposed in connection with the change of the recordkeeper and trustee
for the SIP.
The Company received the notice required by Section 101(i)(2)(E) of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 on February 22, 2005.
Security holders or other interested persons may obtain information about the
actual beginning and ending dates of the Blackout Period, without charge, by
contacting Leon J. Lichter, Vice President, Benefits & Compensation Counsel, in
writing at Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., 1166 Avenue of the Americas, New
York, New York 10036, either during the Blackout Period or for a period of two
years after the ending date of the Blackout Period.
A copy of the notice transmitted to the directors and executive officers of the
Company is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference
into this Item.
Section 9--Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Notice of plan blackout period to directors and executive
officers dated February 28, 2005.
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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.
MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.
By: /s/ Bart Schwartz
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Name: Bart Schwartz
Title: Deputy General Counsel
Date: February 28, 2005
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