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Marsh McLennan Announces Pricing of $750 Million Senior Notes Offering

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Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) has priced $400 million of 2.375% Senior Notes due 2031 and $350 million of 2.900% Senior Notes due 2051. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential repayment of $500 million in 2.750% Senior Notes maturing on January 30, 2022. The offering's closing is slated for December 8, 2021, pending customary conditions. Bank of America, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo are joint book-running managers for the offering.

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  • Successful pricing of $400 million 2.375% Senior Notes and $350 million 2.900% Senior Notes, signaling strong demand.
  • Intended use of proceeds includes the potential repayment of existing higher-interest debt, which could optimize financials.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) (the “Company”) announced today that it has priced $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.900% Senior Notes due 2051 (the “2051 Notes” and, together with the 2051 Notes, the “Notes”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes offering for general corporate purposes, including the potential repayment or redemption of the $500,000,000 outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 2.750% Senior Notes due January 30, 2022. The closing of the Notes offering is expected to occur on December 8, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. This press release does not serve as a notice of redemption.

BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the 2031 Notes, and BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays Capital Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers for the 2051 Notes.

An effective shelf registration statement related to the Notes has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering and sale of the Notes are being made by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus related to the offering. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus supplement and the base prospectus for more complete information about the issuer and this offering.

You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR or the SEC website at www.sec.gov; alternatively, copies may be obtained from: (i) BofA Securities, Inc., Attn: Prospectus Department, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte, NC 28255, telephone: 1-800-294-1322 or by emailing dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com, (ii) Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, telephone: 1-800-831-9146 or by emailing prospectus@citi.com, (iii) J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attn: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10179, telephone 1-212-834-4533, (iv) Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Attention: WFS Customer Service, 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402, telephone 1-800-645-3751, or by email at wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com, (v) Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, telephone: 1-800-603-5847 or by emailing barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com or (vi) HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. by telephone at 1-866-811-8049.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

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 81,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue over $19 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 wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients.

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FAQ

What is the total amount of Senior Notes priced by Marsh McLennan?

Marsh McLennan priced a total of $750 million in Senior Notes, including $400 million due 2031 and $350 million due 2051.

When does the closing of the Notes offering take place?

The closing of the Notes offering is expected to occur on December 8, 2021.

What are the interest rates of the Senior Notes issued by MMC?

The 2031 Notes have an interest rate of 2.375%, while the 2051 Notes have an interest rate of 2.900%.

What will the proceeds from the Senior Notes be used for?

The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including the potential repayment of existing Senior Notes.

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