AJG's $0.41B Volume Ranks 225th as Shares Rise 0.61% on Record $13.45B Acquisition

On August 18, 2025, Arthur (AJG) recorded a trading volume of $0.41 billion, ranking 225th among stocks in the market. The shares rose 0.61%, reflecting investor reaction to corporate developments.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. finalized its $13.45 billion acquisition of AssuredPartners, a deal initially delayed by U.S. antitrust scrutiny. The transaction includes $316.15 million in equity awards to 572 former AssuredPartners employees, with vesting periods ranging from immediate to five years. These awards are tied to Gallagher’s stock price as of August 15, when it closed at $292.72. The acquisition is projected to elevate Gallagher to the world’s third-largest brokerage, generating approximately $14 billion in annual revenue. It also strengthens the company’s footprint in U.S. middle-market insurance and expands its international and specialty insurance offerings.

Financing for the deal came from equity and debt transactions, with no mention of leverage adjustments. CEO Patrick J. Gallagher Jr. emphasized the transaction’s potential to drive double-digit earnings per share growth, including cost savings, though no specific timelines for profitability were disclosed. The move underscores Gallagher’s strategy to consolidate market share through large-scale M&A, a trend that could influence its stock’s medium-term trajectory.

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