Marsh McLennan, 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.
“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.”
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.