Strong Third Quarter Performance
The company reported 13% growth in revenue for the combined brokerage and risk management segments, with organic growth of 6%. Adjusted EBITDAC margin expanded by 123 basis points to 31.9%, and adjusted earnings per share increased by 16% year-over-year.
Brokerage Segment Success
The Brokerage segment posted 13% revenue growth, with organic growth of 6%. Adjusted EBITDAC margin increased by 137 basis points to 33.6%.
International Growth
International operations, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, led with over 10% organic growth. The UK was up 6%, while Canada remained flat.
Reinsurance and Specialty Growth
Reinsurance, wholesale, and specialty businesses achieved an organic growth of 8%.
Risk Management Segment Growth
Gallagher Bassett saw 12% revenue growth and 6% organic growth, with an adjusted EBITDAC margin of 20.8%, up 35 basis points from last year.
Positive M&A Outlook
Completed 4 new mergers representing $47 million of estimated annualized revenue, with a robust pipeline of more than 100 mergers representing approximately $1.5 billion of annualized revenue.