AJG 8-K
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
8-K
2026-07-29
For: 2026-07-22
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July 29, 2026
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Form 8-K
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On July 22, 2026, David Johnson, Lead Independent Director of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (the “Company”), passed away. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Johnson’s passing is attached as Exhibit 99.1. On July 23, 2026, the Board reduced its size from nine to eight members. The independent directors of the Board have elected Ralph Nicoletti to serve as Lead Independent Director and the Board appointed John Coldman to the Compensation and Nominating/Governance Committees.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO. | ||||||||
| Date: July 29, 2026 | By: | /s/ Walter D. Bay | ||||||
Walter D. Bay Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||||||
NEWS RELEASE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Announces
Passing of Director David Johnson
Rolling Meadows, Ill., July 29, 2026 -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) announces with deep sadness the passing of David Johnson, Lead Independent Director of the Company's Board of Directors.
“For more than two decades, Dave helped guide Gallagher with wisdom, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to our values,” said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO. “As Lead Independent Director, he brought sound judgment and perspective to our Board, and his many years of dedicated service will leave a lasting mark on Gallagher. On behalf of our Board of Directors and colleagues around the world, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Dave's family and loved ones."
In light of Mr. Johnson’s death, the Board elected to reduce its size to eight (8) members. The independent directors have elected Ralph Nicoletti to serve as Lead Independent Director, effective immediately. Mr. Nicoletti was first elected to the Board in 2016 and has served as Chair of the Audit Committee since 2019.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
Investor Relations: Sara Walsh, CFA Media Relations: Paul Day
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