Core Viewpoint - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has received a second request for additional information as part of the Hart-Scott-Rodino filing related to its proposed acquisition of AssuredPartners, which is a standard procedure in regulatory reviews for such transactions [1][2]. Group 1 - The second request extends the waiting period imposed by the HSR Act until 30 days after Gallagher has substantially complied with the request, with the possibility of voluntary extension or shortening by the antitrust agency [1]. - Gallagher is actively responding to the request and anticipates that the transaction will close in the second half of 2025 [2]. - Gallagher operates as a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, with services provided in approximately 130 countries [2].

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) will be hosting its regularly scheduled quarterly management meeting on Thursday, March 20, from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:30 a.m. CT. This quarter's meeting will take place virtually via conference call.  During the call, the company's operating and financial leaders will present background information and commentary on the company's business operations and financial outlook, and will take questions from the i ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire San Francisco, California-based Woodruff Sawyer. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2025.Woodruff Sawyer provides a full suite of commercial property/casualty products, employee benefits solutions and risk management services with a focus on middle and large market clients. Operating from 14 US offi ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of New Zealand-based RMA General Limited (RMA) and its associated insurance broking businesses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. RMA provides commercial and personal insurance products as well as tailored life and health solutions to clients throughout New Zealand. Josh Adams and his team will operate under the direction of Carl O'Shea, head of Gallagher's New Zealand retail brokerage o ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Dyste Williams. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Dyste Williams is a retail insurance agency offering a full suite of commercial lines, employee benefits and personal lines services to clients in the Upper Midwest. Ted Dyste, Nels Dyste and their team will remain in their current location as part of Gallagher Agency Alliance under the direction of Jen Tadi ...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s (AJG) shares have rallied 33.7% in the past year, outperforming the industry's growth of 28.7%. The Finance sector and the Zacks S&P 500 index have returned 21.6% and 18.5% in the said time frame, respectively. With a market capitalization of $83.62 billion, the average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 2.15 million. Currently priced at $328.33, the stock is slightly below its 52-week high of $333.03.AJG Outperforms Industry, Sector, S&PImage Source: Zacks Inve ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of São Paulo, Brazil-based Case Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Case Group is an employee and health benefits brokerage and consulting firm serving clients throughout Brazil. The Case Group team, led by Rafael Motta, will remain in their current location under the direction of Luiz Araripe, Country Manager of Gallagher's operations in Brazil."Case Group's market expertise in empl ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As companies navigate an increasingly turbulent external environment, communications and HR leaders have identified 'change fatigue' as one of the top five barriers to success, according to Gallagher's 2025 Employee Communications Report. The report, which drew insights from more than 2,000 communication and HR leaders across 55 countries, found that 44% of HR leaders view change fatigue as a key battleground for success in 2025.This is the first time tha ...

The Finance group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Has Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.Arthur J. Gallagher is a member of the Finance sector. This group includes 870 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #1. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring ...

Employee Statistics - As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately 56,000 employees, with 43% in the U.S. and 57% outside the U.S.[50] - Approximately 58% of employees were women, including 48% of managers and 40% of producers, as of December 31, 2024[54]. - The Gallagher North American Sales Internship Program employed approximately 500 interns in the summer of 2024, contributing to talent development[51]. Financial Performance - Total compensation expense for the brokerage segment was $5,501.4 million, representing 55% of brokerage segment revenues, while for the risk management segment it was $882.4 million, representing 61% of risk management segment revenues[50]. - The company had $13,073.0 million of borrowings outstanding under various senior notes, with an estimated fair value of $12,072.7 million as of December 31, 2024[55]. - A hypothetical one-percentage point increase in interest rates would result in an estimated fair value of $11,169.7 million for the company's borrowings, which is $1,903.3 million less than their current carrying value[356]. - Foreign currency exchange rate risk could lead to an increase in earnings before income taxes by approximately $64.8 million with a hypothetical adverse change of 10% in the average foreign currency exchange rate for 2024[358]. Risk Management - The company has not entered into derivatives for trading or speculative purposes but has used financial instruments to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risk in India, Norway, and the U.K.[359]. - The company is subject to various regulations, including those related to climate change and sustainability, which may require significant compliance efforts[59]. Work Environment - The company promotes hybrid work arrangements to provide employees with flexibility and work-life balance, reflecting the changing work landscape[52].