Summary
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) reported a strong third quarter for 2013, demonstrating continued revenue growth and improved profitability across its core segments. Total revenues increased by 12% year-over-year to $835.8 million, driven by robust performance in the Brokerage segment, which saw a 14% rise in total revenues and a 5.5% increase in base organic commission and fee revenues. The Risk Management segment also contributed with a 5% increase in total revenues and an 8.5% rise in organic fees. Net earnings for the quarter grew by 21% to $74.6 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to $61.7 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the prior year's third quarter. This improved profitability reflects effective cost management and the positive impact of acquisitions, which are strategically expanding the company's global reach, particularly in the UK with the announced acquisition of Giles Group. The company also highlighted the continued positive contribution from its clean energy investments, which are expected to generate significant earnings for the full year.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $835.80M |
| Cost of Revenue | $146.90M |
| Gross Profit | $688.90M |
| Operating Expenses | $133.10M |
| Operating Income | -$208.60M |
| Interest Expense | $13.10M |
| Net Income | $74.60M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.57 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.57 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 129.80M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 27% to $835.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $650.4 million in the prior year's period.
- 2Net earnings increased by 21% to $74.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $61.7 million in the prior year's period.
- 3Diluted net earnings per share rose to $0.57 from $0.50 in the comparable prior-year period.
- 4Brokerage segment revenues grew 14% to $546.3 million, with organic commission and fee revenues up 5.5%.
- 5Risk Management segment revenues increased 5% to $149.7 million, with organic fees up 8.5%.
- 6The company announced the agreement to acquire Giles Group of Companies, a significant expansion into the UK market.
- 7Clean energy investments are projected to contribute $61.0 million to $63.0 million to net earnings for the full year 2013.