8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 3, 2009)

Filed February 3, 2009For Securities:AJG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG), dated February 3, 2009, primarily serves to report the company's fourth quarter 2008 earnings. The key information for investors is contained within the press release dated February 3, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this filing and incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this filing itself does not provide the specific financial details of the fourth quarter 2008 performance. To understand AJG's financial condition and results of operations for the period, reference must be made to the accompanying press release. This press release would typically detail revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and other key performance indicators, offering insights into the company's operational performance and outlook in the prevailing economic environment of late 2008.

Key Highlights

  • 1AJG filed a Form 8-K on February 3, 2009.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report the company's fourth quarter 2008 earnings.
  • 3Key financial details are provided via an attached press release dated February 3, 2009 (Exhibit 99).
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5Investors need to consult the press release for specific Q4 2008 financial performance data.
  • 6Douglas K. Howell, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to report Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s (AJG) fourth quarter 2008 earnings results. It includes a press release that contains the specific financial details.

The detailed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2008 are found in the press release dated February 3, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific Q4 2008 earnings numbers. It references a press release (Exhibit 99) where these details are provided.

The principal financial officer who signed this report is Douglas K. Howell, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.