Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. · NYSE:AJG

Arthur J. Gallagher & — Gallagher Arthur J & — Investor Presentation (October 2005)

43 slides from Arthur J. Gallagher &'s investor presentation, Oct 31, 2005

  1. Slide 1: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. October 2005

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. October 2005

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement

    Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The presentation relating to this material may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Gallagher are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the fo

  3. Slide 3: Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures Regulation G Disclosure This presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined under rules promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). As required by SEC rules, we have provided reconciliations of those measures to the most d

  4. Slide 4: World's fourth-largest insurance brokerage and risk management firm

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. World’s fourth-largest insurance brokerage and risk management services firm Public since 1984 Market capitalization of $2.7 billion Shares outstanding of 95.2 million Dividend yield of 3.9% 52-week range – $34.25—$25.42 Traded NYSE as “AJG” As of 9/30/05, unless otherwise

  5. Slide 5: Performance vs. S&P

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co Performance vs. S&P 350% 300% 250% 200% 150% 100% 50% 0% Jan-00 Jan-01 Jan-02 Jan-03 Jan-04 Jan-05 Arthur J Gallagher & Co [AJG] S&P 500 [SPX]

  6. Slide 6: Summary: Why Invest?

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Summary: Why Invest? $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200 $0 20 % CAGR Total Revenues 2004 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 34% CAGR 2000 Cash Flow from Ops 2004 $1.20 $1.00 $0.80 $0.60 $0.40 $0.20 $0.00 19% CAGR 1985 Dividends 2005 $1.12 2004 cash flow from opera

  7. Slide 7: A Real Growth Story

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. A Real Growth Story 1984 IPO (Restated for stock splits) September 30, 2005 Stock Price $1.72 $28.81 Market Cap $57 M $2.7 B Tangible Net Worth $23 M $377 M Annual Dividend/Share $.03 $1.12 Including Dividend Reinvestment, Compound Annual Growth Rate of 19%

  8. Slide 8: 2004 Achievements

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 2004 Achievements Record revenues of $1.4B and earnings from continuing operations of $188M Total Brokerage and Risk Management revenues increased 12% Total Brokerage and Risk Management pretax earnings increased 14% Completed record 19 acquisitions Record dividend increase

  9. Slide 9: 2004 Achievements

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 2004 Achievements Returned $141M in cash to stockholders $56M of share repurchases or 1.8M shares $85M of paid dividends Increased GAAP Book Value to $761M Maintained tangible net worth at nearly $400M Navigated synfuel tax credit waters

  10. Slide 10: 2005 Developments

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 2005 Developments Reached agreement with Illinois’ Attorney General and Insurance Department on 5/18/05 Sold two medical claims management operations Continue divestiture of Financial Services assets Resolved Headwaters dispute Froze defined benefit pension plan effective 7

  11. Slide 11: Long-term Goals

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Long-term Goals $2.5—$3.0 billion in revenues within five years 15% year-over-year earnings growth 30%+ annual return on Average Stockholders’ Equity

  12. Slide 12: Culture Driven Success

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Culture Driven Success Sales and marketing driven Team-oriented and committed to growth Open “Small company” feel Client-focused Competitive No “C” players Niche advantaged

  13. Slide 13: Three Distinct Segments

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Three Distinct Segments Total Revenues Brokerage 67% Financial Services 8% Risk Management 25% Pretax Earnings Brokerage 82% Financial Services (8%) Risk Management 26% Total revenues from continuing operations exclude FIN 46 impact and investment gains Pretax earnings from

  14. Slide 14: Brokerage Segment

    Brokerage Segment Gallagher’s largest business segment Acts as intermediary – no underwriting risk Niche driven Alternative market leaders

  15. Slide 15: Brokerage Segment: Contingent Commission Status

    Brokerage Segment Contingent Commission Status Resolved issue without a lawsuit No unlawful conduct No longer accepting contingent commissions as a retail broker Must disclose compensation to clients Still working to get buy-in from other states

  16. Slide 16: Brokerage Segment: A Strategic Consolidator

    Brokerage Segment A Strategic Consolidator Geographic diversity; enhance or expand capabilities Approximately 146 acquisitions in this segment from 1986 through 9/30/05 The rules: financial health, similar culture Gallagher is merger partner of choice

  17. Slide 17: Brokerage Segment: Growth & Profits

    Brokerage Segment Growth & Profits 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 $458M 19% CAGR $920M 00 01 02 03 04 Total Revenues 200 150 100 50 0 $89M 21% CAGR $186M 00 01 02 03 04 Pretax Earnings 2004 pretax margins of 20% 2004 growth in diluted net EPS of 12% Note: Amounts as originally reported for

  18. Slide 18: Brokerage Segment: Three Primary Operations

    Brokerage Segment Three Primary Operations Retail Brokerage 56% (Jim Gault) Employee Benefits 18% (Jim Durkin) Specialty Marketing & International 26% (Dave McGurn) As of 9/30/05

  19. Slide 19: Retail Brokerage Offices

    Retail Brokerage Offices

  20. Slide 20: Retail Brokerage Niches

    Retail Brokerage Niches Agribusiness Aviation Captives Claim Advocacy & Loss Control Construction Construction Project Solutions Energy Global Risk Management Healthcare Higher Education Management Liability Marine Mergers & Acquisitions Personal Insurance Public Entity Real Estate General Commercia

  21. Slide 21: Retail Brokerage: High Growth & Profit Potential

    Retail Brokerage High Growth & Profit Potential Niches – number and size Acquisitions and hiring Alternative market Captives Rent-a-captives Deductible plans Self-insurance

  22. Slide 22: Specialty Marketing & International Offices & Strategic Alliances

    Specialty Marketing & International Offices & Strategic Alliances

  23. Slide 23: Specialty Marketing & International Capabilities

    Specialty Marketing & International Capabilities Wholesale Brokerage International P/C Brokerage Programs/Program Administration Reinsurance Brokerage Captives/Rent-a-Captives CoverageFirst.com

  24. Slide 24: Employee Benefits Offices

    Employee Benefits Offices

  25. Slide 25: Employee Benefits Capabilities

    Employee Benefits Capabilities Employee Benefits Brokerage/Consulting Healthcare Data Analysis/Benchmarking Compliance Consulting Merger & Acquisition Analysis Actuarial Services Executive Benefits/ Financial Planning Human Resource Services Retirement Plan Services Employer Administrative Services

  26. Slide 26: Employee Benefits: High Growth & Profit Potential

    Employee Benefits High Growth & Profit Potential Niche marketing Cross-selling opportunities with Retail Brokerage Merger and acquisition opportunities Assisting clients/prospects with four top priorities Controlling health and welfare costs Providing better retirement tools/information Benefits com

  27. Slide 27: Risk Management Segment

    Risk Management Segment Gallagher’s Property/Casualty Claims Management Operation “Gallagher Bassett” – Rich McKenna World’s largest multiline, third-party administrator (Business Insurance magazine) Revenue growth is all organic Fee revenues are primarily generated based on number of claims Signifi

  28. Slide 28: Risk Management Segment: Growth & Profits

    Risk Management Segment Growth & Profits 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 16% CAGR $203M $346M 2000 2004 Total Revenues 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 24% CAGR $28M $58M 2000 2004 Pretax Earnings 2004 pretax margin of 17% 2004 growth in diluted net EPS of 47% Note: Amounts as originally reported for continuing ope

  29. Slide 29: Gallagher Bassett Offices

    Gallagher Bassett Offices ONTARIO SCOTLAND ENGLAND AUSTRALIA HAWAII

  30. Slide 30: Risk Management Segment: Expertise

    Risk Management Segment Expertise Real-time Claims Reporting Recoveries (subrogation, salvage, etc.) Appraisal Services Litigation Management Information Management Managed Care Services Loss Control Services Safety Programs Settlement Management Education and Training

  31. Slide 31: Risk Management: High Growth & Profit Potential

    Risk Management Segment High Growth & Profit Potential Fortune 1000 companies Outsourcing of insurance co. claims departments Captives Program business Expanding global capabilities Enhancements in systems/processes related to: Electronic data storage Security Claims regulatory changes Access to inf

  32. Slide 32: Financial Services Segment: Cash & Investments

    Financial Services Segment $1,035 Million of Cash & Investments* Investments Allocated to Financial Services Segment ($137 M) Cash Allocated to Risk Management Segment ($194 M) Cash Allocated to Brokerage Segment ($704 M) * As of 9/30/05 – Cash & investments net of related investment borrowings

  33. Slide 33: Financial Services: Net Assets and Financial Guarantees

    Financial Services Segment Net Asset s and Financial Guarant ees* $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $362 $163 Net Assets* $70 $60 $50 $40 $30 $20 $10 $0 Tax Adv Asset Mgmt Real Estate Other Low Income Housing $16M Alternative Energy $50M Asset Alliance $47M Home Office Building $12M Other $12M $ In

  34. Slide 34: Financial Services: Refocused Investing

    Financial Services Segment Refocused Investing Tax advantaged – maximize through 2007 Asset management – monetize Real estate – optimize cash flows Sold Florida Community Development- 2Q 2005 Other Exited Venture Capital investments in 2003 Sold Bermuda Insurance Investment – 3Q 2005

  35. Slide 35: Why Invest?

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Why Invest?

  36. Slide 36: Revenue Growth

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Revenue Growth Total Revenues From Continuing Operations As Originally Reported ($ M) $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 20% CAGR $684 $836 $1,021 $1,221 $1,437 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

  37. Slide 37: Profitable Growth

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Profitable Growth Total Pretax Earnings From Continuing Operations As Originally Reported ($ M) $260 $240 $220 $200 $180 $160 $140 $120 $100 18% CAGR $121 $137 $185 $193 $237 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

  38. Slide 38: Rising Productivity

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Rising Productivity Total Revenue Per Employee As Originally Reported $200 $190 $180 $170 $160 $150 $140 $130 $120 7% CAGR $141,000 $137,000 $153,000 $179,000 $183,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Note: Amounts as originally reported for continuing operations

  39. Slide 39: Increasing Shareholder Value

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Increasing Shareholder Value Diluted Earnings From Continuing Operations As Originally Reported – Post Split 1/18/01 $2.20 $2.00 $1.80 $1.60 $1.40 $1.20 $1.00 $0.80 18% CAGR $1.02 $1.36 $1.41 $1.56 $2.01 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

  40. Slide 40: Earnings Before Investment Gains, Depreciation, Amortization and Stock Compensation

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Investment Gains (Losses), Depreciation, Amortization and Stock Compensation Expense (In millions) $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 26% CAGR $88 $131 $169 $201 $236 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Note: Amounts as originally reported

  41. Slide 41: Since 1990, $1.6 Billion Cash Flow from Ops

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Since 1990, $1.6 Billion Cash Flow from Ops Dividends Paid ($498 M) Reinvested in Operations ($626 M) Shares Repurchased ($444 M) Built a balance sheet with $3.96 in tangible net worth per share and no operating debt. As of 9/30/05

  42. Slide 42: Summary: Why Invest?

    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Summary: Why Invest? $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200 $0 20% CAGR 2000 Total Revenues 2004 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 34% CAGR 2000 Cash Flow from Ops 2004 $1.20 $1.00 $0.80 $0.60 $0.40 $0.20 $0.00 19% CAGR 1985 Dividends 2005 $1.12 2004 cash flow from o

  43. Slide 43: Culture Driven Success

    Culture Driven Success The Gallagher Way, Robert E. Gallagher – 1984 Shared values at Gallagher are the rock foundation of the Company and our Culture. What is a Shared Value? These are the concepts that the vast majority of movers and shakers in the Company passionately adhere to. What are some of

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