Aon reports Q2 results
Aon Corporation reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Net income attributable to Aon stockholders was $153 million or $0.54 per share, compared to $149 million or $0.51 per share for the prior year quarter. Net income attributable to Aon stockholders from continuing operations increased 22% to $179 million or $0.63 per share, compared to $147 million or $0.50 per share for the prior year quarter. Net income per share attributable to Aon stockholders from continuing operations, excluding certain items, increased 7% to $0.81 compared to $0.76 for the prior year quarter. Certain items that impacted second quarter results and comparisons with the prior year quarter are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures on page 12 of this press release.
“Our second quarter results reflect strong operational performance in Brokerage and Consulting. In Brokerage, our Americas business delivered a two percent increase in organic revenue highlighted by strong growth in Latin America and benefits related to the global risk insight platform. Consulting delivered a two percent increase in organic revenue highlighted by strong growth in international health and benefits and compensation consulting. On an adjusted basis, total operating margins increased 110 basis points, including a 200 basis point increase in Brokerage operating margins, and EPS from continuing operations increased seven percent,” said Greg Case, president and chief executive officer, in a press release. ”Our GRIP platform, Aon Broking initiatives and restructuring programs are expected to deliver long-term growth and significant margin improvement in Brokerage. In addition, we continue to make substantial investments across our firm, including the recently announced merger of Hewitt with Aon, which upon close, will substantially strengthen our position as the preeminent global professional services firm focused on risk and human capital solutions.”
Second Quarter Highlights
- Total revenue increased 1% to $1.9 billion with a decline in organic revenue of 1%
- EPS from continuing operations was $0.63 and adjusted EPS from continuing operations, excluding certain items, increased 7% to $0.81
- Brokerage revenue increased 1% to $1.6 billion with a decline in organic revenue of 1%
- Brokerage operating margin was 19.2% and the adjusted operating margin, excluding certain items, increased 200 basis points to 21.0%
- Consulting revenue increased 6% to $317 million with an increase in organic revenue of 2%
- Consulting operating margin was 14.2% and the adjusted operating margin, excluding certain items, decreased 20 basis points to 14.8%
- Repurchased 1.2 million shares of common stock for $50 million
- Subsequent to close of the quarter, announced the merger of Hewitt Associates, Inc. with Aon Consulting, creating a global leader in human capital solutions
