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Arthur J Gallagher & Co (AJG) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. Arthur J Gallagher & Co disclosed 31 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Arthur J Gallagher & Co reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q1, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Mar 31, 2026, filed May 06, 2026

Risk Distribution
31Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

Arthur J Gallagher & Co disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks30313233343536Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q4Q12026Showing: Q4, 2025
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedArthur J Gallagher & Co Risk Factors
New Risk (1)
  • Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
    We have made certain assumptions relating to the Transaction and AssuredPartners which may prove to be materially inaccurate.

    We have made certain assumptions relating to the Transaction and AssuredPartners, which assumptions involve significant judgment and may not reflect the full range of uncertainties and unpredictable outcomes inherent in the Transaction and may be materially inaccurate. These assumptions relate to numerous matters, including: - our ability to realize the expected benefits of the Transaction;- projections of future revenue, EBITDAC and our earnings per share;- our ability to maintain, develop and deepen relationships with employees, including key brokers, and customers associated with AssuredPartners;- projections of future expenses and expense allocation relating to the Transaction and AssuredPartners;- unknown or contingent liabilities associated with the Transaction or AssuredPartners;- the amount of goodwill and intangibles that will result from the Transaction;- other purchase accounting adjustments that we may record in our financial statements in connection with the Transaction;- acquisition and integration costs, including restructuring charges and transaction costs; and - other financial and strategic risks of the Transaction.

  • Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 2
    There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed or that we will realize the expected benefits of the Transaction.

    As discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, on December 7, 2024, we signed a definitive agreement to acquire AssuredPartners. Our ability to complete the Transaction may be negatively impacted by general market conditions, issues with regulatory approval in the U.S., the U.K. and Ireland and the other risks described herein. Although we currently anticipate that the Transaction, should it occur, will be accretive to earnings per share from and after its closing, this expectation is based on assumptions about our business, the operations to be acquired and preliminary estimates, which may change materially. As a result, should the Transaction occur, certain other amounts to be paid in connection with the Transaction may cause dilution to our earnings per share or decrease or delay the expected accretive effect of the Transaction and cause a decrease in the market price of our common stock. In addition, a change in one or more of these assumptions may result in a change in future earnings, which could be material.

  • Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 3
    We face additional risks relating to acquisitions that are larger than our usual tuck-in acquisitions described above.

    We can provide no assurance that we will be able to successfully integrate the operations of acquisitions that are larger than our usual tuck-in acquisitions, such as AssuredPartners, Buck, Eastern Insurance, Cadence Insurance and My Plan Manager, that they will perform as expected, or that we will not incur unforeseen obligations or liabilities. Integration efforts relating to larger acquisitions are more complex, including with respect to technology systems, which may divert management's attention and resources and could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, we have made certain assumptions relating to these acquisitions that may be inaccurate, including as a result of the failure to realize expected benefits, higher than expected integration costs and unknown liabilities as well as general economic and business conditions. These assumptions relate to various matters, including projections of future revenues, non-GAAP measures, expenses and expense allocation; our ability to maintain, develop and deepen relationships with employees, including key brokers, and clients; the amount of goodwill and intangibles; and other unforeseen compliance, financial and strategic risks. See also "We may encounter integration challenges and AssuredPartners may not perform as expected."

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Risk Highlights Q1, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 8 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
31
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Mar 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

we are subject to a number of contingencies and legal proceedings which, if determined unfavorably to us, would adversely affect our financial results.adversely affect our financial resultscredit rating downgrades would increase our financing costs and could subject us to operational risk.subject us to operational riskwe could be adversely affected by violations or alleged violations of laws that impose requirements for the conduct of our overseas operations, including the fcpa, the u.k. bribery act or other anti-corruption laws, sanctions laws and fatca.conduct of our overseas operationschanges in our accounting estimates and assumptions could negatively affect our financial position and operating results.negatively affect our financial positionlimited protection of our intellectual property could harm our business and our ability to compete effectively, and we face the risk that our services or products may infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.our ability to compete effectivelywe face a variety of risks in our third-party claims administration operations that are distinct from those we face in our brokerage and benefit consulting operations.our third-party claims administration operationsif we are unable to apply technology and data analytics effectively in driving value for our clients through technology-based solutions or gain internal efficiencies and effective internal controls through the application of technology and related tools, our operating results, client relationships, ability to attract acquisition targets, growth and compliance programs could be adversely affected.ability to attract acquisition targetsour success depends, in part, on our ability to attract and retain qualified talent, including our senior management team.including our senior management teamwe have debt outstanding that could adversely affect our financial flexibility and subjects us to restrictions and limitations that could significantly impact our ability to operate our business.adversely affect our financial flexibilitywe face a variety of risks in our benefit consulting operations distinct from those we face in our insurance brokerage operations.our benefit consulting operations distinct

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 31

Share Price & Shareholder Rights1 | 3.2%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Future sales or other dilution of our equity could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

    An important way we grow our business is through acquisitions. One method of acquiring companies or otherwise funding our corporate activities is through the issuance of additional equity securities. The issuance of any additional shares of common or of preferred stock or convertible securities could be substantially dilutive to holders of our common stock. Moreover, to the extent that we issue restricted stock units, performance stock units, options or warrants to purchase shares of our common stock in the future and those options or warrants are exercised or as the restricted stock units or performance stock units vest, our stockholders will experience further dilution. In March 2024, we established an "at the market" equity offering program (which we refer to as an ATM program) pursuant to which we may offer and sell up to 3,000,000 shares of our common stock. We have refreshed our ATM program in the past and expect to refresh our ATM program periodically. Sales under our ATM program will result in additional dilution for our stockholders. Holders of our common stock have no preemptive rights that entitle holders to purchase their pro rata share of any offering of shares of any class or series and, therefore, such sales or offerings could result in increased dilution to our stockholders. The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of sales of shares of our common stock or the perception that such sales could occur.

Accounting & Financial Operations3 | 9.7%
Debt & Financing2 | 6.5%
Corporate Activity and Growth2 | 6.5%

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FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.