Brown & Brown, Inc. announces second quarter 2025 results, including total revenues of $1.3 billion, an increase of 9.1%; Organic Revenue growth of 3.6%; diluted net income per share of $0.78; and Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted of $1.03
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) reported Q2 2025 financial results with total revenues of $1.3 billion, up 9.1% year-over-year. The company achieved Organic Revenue growth of 3.6% and diluted net income per share of $0.78. Key highlights include:
The company's EBITDAC - Adjusted increased 12.1% to $471 million, with EBITDAC Margin - Adjusted improving to 36.7% from 35.7%. While net income decreased 10.1% to $231 million, Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted rose 10.8% to $1.03. For the six-month period, revenues grew 10.4% to $2.7 billion with 5.1% Organic Revenue growth.
The company is preparing for its pending acquisition of RSC Topco, Inc., with significant cash position bolstered by recent follow-on stock offering and senior notes issuance.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025 con ricavi totali di 1,3 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 9,1% rispetto all'anno precedente. L'azienda ha registrato una crescita organica dei ricavi del 3,6% e un utile netto diluito per azione di 0,78 dollari. I punti salienti includono:
L'EBITDAC rettificato dell'azienda è aumentato del 12,1% raggiungendo 471 milioni di dollari, con un margine EBITDAC rettificato migliorato al 36,7% rispetto al 35,7%. Sebbene l'utile netto sia diminuito del 10,1% a 231 milioni di dollari, l'utile netto diluito per azione rettificato è cresciuto del 10,8% raggiungendo 1,03 dollari. Nel periodo di sei mesi, i ricavi sono cresciuti del 10,4% a 2,7 miliardi di dollari con una crescita organica dei ricavi del 5,1%.
L'azienda si sta preparando per l'acquisizione in corso di RSC Topco, Inc., con una solida posizione di cassa rafforzata da una recente offerta di azioni aggiuntive e dall'emissione di obbligazioni senior.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) informó los resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025 con ingresos totales de 1.300 millones de dólares, un aumento del 9,1% interanual. La compañía logró un crecimiento orgánico de ingresos del 3,6% y un ingreso neto diluido por acción de 0,78 dólares. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:
El EBITDAC ajustado de la empresa aumentó un 12,1% hasta 471 millones de dólares, con un margen EBITDAC ajustado que mejoró al 36,7% desde el 35,7%. Aunque el ingreso neto disminuyó un 10,1% hasta 231 millones de dólares, el ingreso neto diluido por acción ajustado aumentó un 10,8% hasta 1,03 dólares. En el periodo de seis meses, los ingresos crecieron un 10,4% hasta 2.700 millones de dólares con un crecimiento orgánico de ingresos del 5,1%.
La compañía se está preparando para la adquisición pendiente de RSC Topco, Inc., con una posición de efectivo significativa reforzada por una reciente oferta pública secundaria de acciones y la emisión de notas senior.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO)는 2025년 2분기 재무 실적을 발표하며 총 매출 13억 달러로 전년 대비 9.1% 증가했습니다. 회사는 유기적 매출 성장률 3.6%과 희석 순이익 주당 0.78달러를 기록했습니다. 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
조정 EBITDAC는 12.1% 증가한 4억 7,100만 달러를 기록했으며, 조정 EBITDAC 마진은 35.7%에서 36.7%로 개선되었습니다. 순이익은 10.1% 감소한 2억 3,100만 달러였으나, 조정 희석 순이익 주당은 10.8% 증가한 1.03달러를 기록했습니다. 6개월 기간 동안 매출은 10.4% 증가한 27억 달러, 유기적 매출 성장률은 5.1%였습니다.
회사는 최근 후속 주식 공모 및 선순위 채권 발행으로 강화된 현금 보유를 바탕으로 RSC Topco, Inc. 인수를 준비 중입니다.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) a annoncé ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025 avec un chiffre d'affaires total de 1,3 milliard de dollars, en hausse de 9,1 % par rapport à l'année précédente. La société a enregistré une croissance organique du chiffre d'affaires de 3,6 % et un bénéfice net dilué par action de 0,78 dollar. Les points clés incluent :
L'EBITDAC ajusté de l'entreprise a augmenté de 12,1 % pour atteindre 471 millions de dollars, avec une marge EBITDAC ajustée en amélioration à 36,7 % contre 35,7 %. Bien que le bénéfice net ait diminué de 10,1 % pour s'établir à 231 millions de dollars, le bénéfice net dilué par action ajusté a progressé de 10,8 % pour atteindre 1,03 dollar. Sur une période de six mois, les revenus ont augmenté de 10,4 % pour atteindre 2,7 milliards de dollars avec une croissance organique de 5,1 %.
La société se prépare à l'acquisition en cours de RSC Topco, Inc., disposant d'une position de trésorerie solide renforcée par une récente émission d'actions supplémentaires et l'émission d'obligations senior.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit Gesamtumsätzen von 1,3 Milliarden US-Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 9,1 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte ein organisches Umsatzwachstum von 3,6 % und einen verwässerten bereinigten Nettogewinn je Aktie von 0,78 US-Dollar. Wichtige Highlights sind:
Das bereinigte EBITDAC stieg um 12,1 % auf 471 Millionen US-Dollar, wobei die bereinigte EBITDAC-Marge von 35,7 % auf 36,7 % verbessert wurde. Während der Nettogewinn um 10,1 % auf 231 Millionen US-Dollar sank, stieg der bereinigte verwässerte Nettogewinn je Aktie um 10,8 % auf 1,03 US-Dollar. Im Sechsmonatszeitraum wuchsen die Umsätze um 10,4 % auf 2,7 Milliarden US-Dollar mit einem organischen Umsatzwachstum von 5,1 %.
Das Unternehmen bereitet sich auf die bevorstehende Übernahme von RSC Topco, Inc. vor und verfügt über eine starke Liquiditätsposition, die durch eine kürzliche Folgeaktienemission und die Ausgabe von Senior Notes gestärkt wurde.
- Total revenues increased 9.1% to $1.3 billion in Q2 2025
- Organic Revenue growth of 3.6% in Q2 and 5.1% for six months
- EBITDAC - Adjusted grew 12.1% to $471 million
- EBITDAC Margin - Adjusted improved to 36.7% from 35.7%
- Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted increased 10.8% to $1.03
- Net income decreased 10.1% to $231 million
- Income Before Income Taxes Margin declined to 24.2% from 29.4%
- Diluted net income per share decreased 13.3% to $0.78
- Operating expenses increased significantly
- Substantial increase in debt due to financing activities
Insights
BRO shows strong revenue growth but mixed profitability metrics, with adjusted EPS up 10.8% despite GAAP earnings decline.
Brown & Brown delivered $1.3 billion in Q2 2025 revenue, representing a solid
Looking at profitability, the results tell a more complex story. GAAP earnings decreased, with diluted EPS falling
The balance sheet shows dramatic changes with cash and equivalents surging to
The improvement in EBITDAC margin to
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) (the "Company") announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2025.
Revenues for the second quarter of 2025 under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") were
Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025 under GAAP were
J. Powell Brown, president and chief executive officer of the Company, noted, “We are pleased with the earnings for the quarter and have good momentum as we head into the second half of the year.”
Reconciliation of Commissions and Fees to Organic Revenue (in millions, unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Commissions and fees | $ | 1,249 | $ | 1,154 | $ | 2,634 | $ | 2,390 | ||||||||
Profit-sharing contingent commissions | (45 | ) | (36 | ) | (88 | ) | (82 | ) | ||||||||
Core commissions and fees | $ | 1,204 | $ | 1,118 | $ | 2,546 | $ | 2,308 | ||||||||
Acquisitions | (42 | ) | (121 | ) | ||||||||||||
Dispositions | (4 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation | 8 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
Organic Revenue | $ | 1,162 | $ | 1,122 | $ | 2,425 | $ | 2,307 | ||||||||
Organic Revenue growth | $ | 40 | $ | 118 | ||||||||||||
Organic Revenue growth % | 3.6 | % | 5.1 | % |
See information regarding non-GAAP measures presented later in this press release.
Reconciliation of Diluted Net Income Per Share to Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Change | Six Months Ended June 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | $ | % | 2025 | 2024 | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income per share | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.90 | $ | (0.12 | ) | (13.3 | %) | $ | 1.93 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 0.01 | 0.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables | 0.03 | — | 0.03 | 0.02 | (0.01 | ) | 0.03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain)/loss on disposal | — | (0.08 | ) | 0.08 | — | (0.07 | ) | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition/Integration Costs | 0.09 | — | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted | $ | 1.03 | $ | 0.93 | $ | 0.10 | 10.8 | % | $ | 2.32 | $ | 2.07 | $ | 0.25 | 12.1 | % |
See information regarding non-GAAP measures presented later in this press release.
Reconciliation of Income Before Income Taxes to EBITDAC and EBITDAC - Adjusted and Income Before Income Taxes Margin(1) to EBITDAC Margin and EBITDAC Margin - Adjusted (in millions, unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 1,285 | $ | 1,178 | $ | 2,689 | $ | 2,435 | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 311 | $ | 346 | $ | 738 | $ | 712 | ||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes Margin(1) | 24.2 | % | 29.4 | % | 27.4 | % | 29.2 | % | ||||||||
Amortization | 50 | 44 | 103 | 86 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 11 | 11 | 23 | 21 | ||||||||||||
Interest | 51 | 49 | 96 | 97 | ||||||||||||
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables | 11 | 1 | 7 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||
EBITDAC | $ | 434 | $ | 451 | $ | 967 | $ | 914 | ||||||||
EBITDAC Margin | 33.8 | % | 38.3 | % | 36.0 | % | 37.5 | % | ||||||||
(Gain)/loss on disposal | — | (31 | ) | 1 | (29 | ) | ||||||||||
Acquisition/Integration Costs | 37 | — | 37 | — | ||||||||||||
EBITDAC - Adjusted | $ | 471 | $ | 420 | $ | 1,005 | $ | 885 | ||||||||
EBITDAC Margin - Adjusted (2) | 36.7 | % | 35.7 | % | 37.4 | % | 36.3 | % |
(1) “Income Before Income Taxes Margin” is defined as income before income taxes divided by total revenues.
(2) 2025 amounts reflect the positive impact of approximately
See information regarding non-GAAP measures presented later in this press release.
Brown & Brown, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income (in millions, except per share data; unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
REVENUES | ||||||||||||||||
Commissions and fees | $ | 1,249 | $ | 1,154 | $ | 2,634 | $ | 2,390 | ||||||||
Investment and other income | 36 | 24 | 55 | 45 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 1,285 | 1,178 | 2,689 | 2,435 | ||||||||||||
EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation and benefits | 640 | 585 | 1,323 | 1,216 | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 211 | 173 | 398 | 334 | ||||||||||||
(Gain)/loss on disposal | — | (31 | ) | 1 | (29 | ) | ||||||||||
Amortization | 50 | 44 | 103 | 86 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 11 | 11 | 23 | 21 | ||||||||||||
Interest | 51 | 49 | 96 | 97 | ||||||||||||
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables | 11 | 1 | 7 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||
Total expenses | 974 | 832 | 1,951 | 1,723 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 311 | 346 | 738 | 712 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes | 77 | 87 | 169 | 159 | ||||||||||||
Net income before non-controlling interests | 234 | 259 | 569 | 553 | ||||||||||||
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to the Company | $ | 231 | $ | 257 | $ | 563 | $ | 550 | ||||||||
Net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.79 | $ | 0.90 | $ | 1.94 | $ | 1.93 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.90 | $ | 1.93 | $ | 1.92 | ||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 292 | 282 | 287 | 281 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 293 | 283 | 289 | 283 |
Brown & Brown, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions, except per share data, unaudited) | ||||||||
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,893 | $ | 675 | ||||
Fiduciary cash | 2,026 | 1,827 | ||||||
Commission, fees, and other receivables | 1,055 | 895 | ||||||
Fiduciary receivables | 1,212 | 1,116 | ||||||
Reinsurance recoverable | 385 | 1,527 | ||||||
Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 529 | 520 | ||||||
Other current assets | 343 | 364 | ||||||
Total current assets | 14,443 | 6,924 | ||||||
Fixed assets, net | 334 | 319 | ||||||
Operating lease assets | 198 | 200 | ||||||
Goodwill | 8,365 | 7,970 | ||||||
Amortizable intangible assets, net | 1,866 | 1,814 | ||||||
Other assets | 430 | 385 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 25,636 | $ | 17,612 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Fiduciary liabilities | $ | 3,238 | $ | 2,943 | ||||
Losses and loss adjustment reserve | 400 | 1,543 | ||||||
Unearned premiums | 632 | 577 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 382 | 373 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 530 | 653 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 75 | 225 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,257 | 6,314 | ||||||
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs | 7,470 | 3,599 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 186 | 189 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes, net | 721 | 711 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 385 | 362 | ||||||
Equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, par value | 35 | 31 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 5,441 | 1,118 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost 20 shares at 2025 and 2024 | (748 | ) | (748 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | 262 | (109 | ) | |||||
Non-controlling interests | 23 | 17 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 6,604 | 6,128 | ||||||
Total equity | 11,617 | 6,437 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 25,636 | $ | 17,612 |
Brown & Brown, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions, unaudited) | ||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income before non-controlling interests | $ | 569 | $ | 553 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income before non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Amortization | 103 | 86 | ||||||
Depreciation | 23 | 21 | ||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation | 52 | 52 | ||||||
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables | 7 | (2 | ) | |||||
Deferred income taxes | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||
Net loss/(gain) on sales/disposals of investments, businesses, fixed assets and customer accounts | 2 | (29 | ) | |||||
Payments on acquisition earn-outs in excess of original estimated payables | (1 | ) | (31 | ) | ||||
Other | 2 | 2 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions and divestitures: | ||||||||
Commissions, fees and other receivables (increase)/decrease | (139 | ) | (140 | ) | ||||
Reinsurance recoverable (increase)/decrease | 1,142 | 26 | ||||||
Prepaid reinsurance premiums (increase)/decrease | (9 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||
Other assets (increase)/decrease | (11 | ) | (80 | ) | ||||
Losses and loss adjustment reserve increase/(decrease) | (1,143 | ) | (23 | ) | ||||
Unearned premiums increase/(decrease) | 55 | 140 | ||||||
Accounts payable increase/(decrease) | 5 | (54 | ) | |||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities increase/(decrease) | (132 | ) | (109 | ) | ||||
Other liabilities increase/(decrease) | 15 | (15 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 538 | 373 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Additions to fixed assets | (32 | ) | (39 | ) | ||||
Payments for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired | (161 | ) | (98 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales of businesses, fixed assets and customer accounts | 10 | 58 | ||||||
Other investing activities | (4 | ) | 2 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (187 | ) | (77 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Fiduciary receivables and liabilities, net | 119 | 248 | ||||||
Payments on acquisition earn-outs | (45 | ) | (65 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 4,192 | 599 | ||||||
Payments on long-term debt | (188 | ) | (175 | ) | ||||
Deferred debt issuance costs | (36 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||
Borrowings on revolving credit facility | 150 | 150 | ||||||
Payments on revolving credit facility | (400 | ) | (250 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses | 4,315 | — | ||||||
Repurchase shares to fund tax withholdings for non-cash stock-based compensation | (41 | ) | (54 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends paid | (86 | ) | (75 | ) | ||||
Other financing activities | 1 | 2 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 7,981 | 375 | ||||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes in cash and cash equivalents inclusive of fiduciary cash | 85 | — | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents inclusive of fiduciary cash | 8,417 | 671 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents inclusive of fiduciary cash at beginning of period | 2,502 | 2,303 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents inclusive of fiduciary cash at end of period | $ | 10,919 | $ | 2,974 |
Conference call, webcast and slide presentation
A conference call to discuss the results of the second quarter of 2025 will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 8:00 AM (EDT). The Company may refer to a slide presentation during its conference call. You can access the webcast and the slides from the "Investor Relations" section of the Company’s website at bbrown.com.
About Brown & Brown
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, providing customer-centric risk management solutions since 1939. With a global presence spanning 500+ locations and a team of more than 17,000 professionals, we are dedicated to delivering scalable, innovative strategies for our customers at every step of their growth journey. Learn more at bbrown.com.
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All forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which the Company hereafter becomes aware.
Non-GAAP supplemental financial information
This press release contains references to "non-GAAP financial measures" as defined in SEC Regulation G, consisting of Organic Revenue, EBITDAC, EBITDAC Margin, EBITDAC - Adjusted, EBITDAC Margin - Adjusted and Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted. We present these measures because we believe such information is of interest to the investment community and because we believe they provide additional meaningful methods to evaluate the Company’s operating performance from period to period on a basis that may not be otherwise apparent on a GAAP basis due to the impact of certain items that have a high degree of variability, that we believe are not indicative of ongoing performance and that are not easily comparable from period to period. This non-GAAP financial information should be considered in addition to, not in lieu of, GAAP information as of the relevant date. Consistent with Regulation G, a description of such information is provided below and a reconciliation of such items to GAAP information can be found within this press release as well as in our periodic filings with the SEC.
We view Organic Revenue and Organic Revenue growth as important indicators when assessing and evaluating our performance on a consolidated basis and for each of our three segments, because it allows us to determine a comparable, but non-GAAP, measurement of revenue growth that is associated with the revenue sources that were a part of our business in both the current and prior year and that are expected to continue in the future. In addition, we believe Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted provides a meaningful representation of our operating performance and improves the comparability of our results between periods by excluding the impact of the change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables, the impact of amortization of intangible assets and certain other non-recurring or infrequently occurring items. We also view EBITDAC, EBITDAC - Adjusted, EBITDAC Margin and EBITDAC Margin - Adjusted as important indicators when assessing and evaluating our performance, as they present more comparable measurements of our operating margins in a meaningful and consistent manner. As disclosed in our most recent proxy statement, we use Organic Revenue growth, Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted and EBITDAC Margin - Adjusted as key performance metrics for our short-term and long-term incentive compensation plans for executive officers and other key employees.
Non-GAAP Revenue Measures
- Organic Revenue is our core commissions and fees less: (i) the core commissions and fees earned for the first 12 months by newly acquired operations; (ii) divested business (core commissions and fees generated from offices, books of business or niches sold or terminated during the comparable period); and (iii) Foreign Currency Translation (as defined below). The term “core commissions and fees” excludes profit-sharing contingent commissions and therefore represents the revenues earned directly from specific insurance policies sold and specific fee-based services rendered. Organic Revenue can be expressed as a dollar amount or a percentage rate when describing Organic Revenue growth.
Non-GAAP Earnings Measures
- EBITDAC is defined as income before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and the change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables.
- EBITDAC Margin is defined as EBITDAC divided by total revenues.
- EBITDAC - Adjusted is defined as EBITDAC, excluding (i) (gain)/loss on disposal (as defined below) and (ii) Acquisition/Integration Costs (as defined below).
- EBITDAC Margin - Adjusted is defined as EBITDAC - Adjusted divided by total revenues.
- Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted is defined as diluted net income per share, excluding the after-tax impact of (i) the change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables, (ii) (gain)/loss on disposal, (as defined below), (iii) Acquisition/Integration Costs (as defined below) and (iv) amortization.
Definitions Related to Certain Components of Non-GAAP Measures
- “Acquisition/Integration Costs” means the acquisition and integration costs (e.g., costs associated with regulatory filings; costs for third-party professional services, including legal, accounting, consulting, financial advisory and due diligence; costs and fees associated with entry into the bridge financing commitment; costs of integrating or streamlining processes and information technology systems, including data migration and system integration; costs associated with optimizing vendor agreements and leased office space, including exit costs related to location combinations; and employment-related costs, including severance payments, costs associated with the transition of certain legacy compensation programs and retention-related compensation expenses) arising out of our pending acquisition of Accession, which are not considered to be normal, recurring or part of ongoing operations.
- “Foreign Currency Translation” means the period-over-period impact of foreign currency translation, which is calculated by applying current-year foreign exchange rates to the various functional currencies in our business to our reporting currency of US dollars for the same period in the prior year.
- “(Gain)/loss on disposal” is a caption on our consolidated statements of income which reflects net proceeds received as compared to net book value related to sales of books of business and other divestiture transactions, such as the disposal of a business through sale or closure.
Our industry peers may provide similar supplemental non-GAAP information with respect to one or more of these measures, although they may not use the same or comparable terminology and may not make identical adjustments and, therefore comparability may be limited. This supplemental non-GAAP financial information should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
For more information:
R. Andrew Watts
Chief Financial Officer
(386) 239-5770
