Gallagher to acquire AssuredPartners for $13.45 billion in cash
On December 7, 2024, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. agreed to buy all outstanding stock of Dolphin TopCo, the parent of AssuredPartners, for $13.45 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The company has a commitment for a $13.45 billion 364-day bridge loan and expects to finance the deal with long-term debt, short-term borrowings, free cash and common equity. The company estimates the deal would be 10 to 12% accretive to trailing adjusted EPS, but it also expects about $500 million in integration costs, so higher leverage and integration spending are key considerations for shareholders.
Key points
- Purchase price of $13.45 billion in cash; net consideration is about $12.45 billion after an estimated $1.0 billion deferred tax asset.
- Bridge facility commitment of $13.45 billion from Bank of America, BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding.
- Expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to U.S., U.K. and Ireland regulatory clearances; outside date March 9, 2026, extendable to July 7, 2026.
- Expected synergies of about $160 million and integration costs of about $500 million, including $200 million of non-cash retention awards, over three years.
The filing
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