NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Marsh & McLennan Cos. (MMC) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $1.4 billion.

On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had net income of $2.82. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.89 per share.

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.79 per share.

The global professional services firm providing strategy, risk and people solutions posted revenue of $6.47 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $6.38 billion.

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