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Arthur J Gallagher & Co / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Arthur J.</li><li>Gallagher & Company reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a robust performance across its core segments, Brokerage and Risk Management.</li><li>The company's revenue growth was impressive at 13%, with organic growth marking 6%.</li></ul>

Arthur J.Gallagher & Company reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a robust performance across its core segments, Brokerage and Risk Management.The company's revenue growth was impressive at 13%, with organic growth marking 6%.

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<ul><li>Arthur J.</li><li>Gallagher & Co. reported strong financial performance for Q2 2024, underpinned by significant growth in revenue and earnings.</li><li>The firm's combined Brokerage and Risk Management segments saw a 14% increase in revenue and a 7.7% rise in organic growth, with an adjusted EBITDAC margin expansion of 102 basis points to 31.4%.</li></ul>

Arthur J.Gallagher & Co. reported strong financial performance for Q2 2024, underpinned by significant growth in revenue and earnings.The firm's combined Brokerage and Risk Management segments saw a 14% increase in revenue and a 7.7% rise in organic growth, with an adjusted EBITDAC margin expansion of 102 basis points to 31.4%.

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<li>On 22 August, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/psc-insurance-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24266:1" rel="noopener">Psc Insurance (PSI AU)</a> IE considered Ardonagh’s A$6.19 offer fair and reasonable as it is within the A$5.69 to A$6.65 valuation range. </li>
<li>The offer is conditional on shareholder approval of the scheme. No disinterested shareholder holds the 25% blocking stake. The scheme meeting is on 26 September.</li>
<li>The offer is attractive and represents an all-time high. At the last close and for the 11 October payment, the gross/annualised spread is 1.3%/12.1%.</li>
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On 22 August, the Psc Insurance (PSI AU) IE considered Ardonagh’s A$6.19 offer fair and reasonable as it is within the A$5.69 to A$6.65 valuation range. 
The offer is conditional on shareholder approval of the scheme. No disinterested shareholder holds the 25% blocking stake. The scheme meeting is on 26 September.
The offer is attractive and represents an all-time high. At the last close and for the 11 October payment, the gross/annualised spread is 1.3%/12.1%.


<ul><li>Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.</li><li>reported strong fourth quarter results for 2023 with key financial metrics in line with its December IR day.</li><li>Revenue growth for the Brokerage and Risk Management segments was 20% with 8.1% organic growth, a figure that the company corrects to 9.4% controlling for accounting adjustments and large life case timing.</li></ul>

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.reported strong fourth quarter results for 2023 with key financial metrics in line with its December IR day.Revenue growth for the Brokerage and Risk Management segments was 20% with 8.1% organic growth, a figure that the company corrects to 9.4% controlling for accounting adjustments and large life case timing.

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Key points
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<li>Arthur J Gallagher is a strong player in the U.S. SME broking market trading at fair value with potential upside</li>
<li>Estimated 5-year returns are 10% IRR / 1.5x MOIC, with possibility of higher returns with EBITDA growth and multiple expansion</li>
<li>Insurance brokers benefiting from firm P&amp;C pricing cycle and market conditions, providing downside protection and potential for sustained organic growth, investor focus on growth trend maintenance</li>
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Key points

Arthur J Gallagher is a strong player in the U.S. SME broking market trading at fair value with potential upside
Estimated 5-year returns are 10% IRR / 1.5x MOIC, with possibility of higher returns with EBITDA growth and multiple expansion
Insurance brokers benefiting from firm P&amp;C pricing cycle and market conditions, providing downside protection and potential for sustained organic growth, investor focus on growth trend maintenance

This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Arthur J Gallagher & Co (AJG) - Sunday, Nov 19, 2023

United States

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and its subsidiaries provide insurance brokerage, risk management, employee benefit, and other related services to clients in the United States and abroad. The Company's principal activity is the negotiation and placement of insurance for its clients. Gallagher also specializes in furnishing risk management services.

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PSC Insurance (PSI AU): A Done Deal

The offer is attractive and represents an all-time high. At the last close and for the 11 October payment, the gross/annualised spread is 1.3%/12.1%.

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Arthur J Gallagher & Co (AJG) - Sunday, Nov 19, 2023

Estimated 5-year returns are 10% IRR / 1.5x MOIC, with possibility of higher returns with EBITDA growth and multiple expansion

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