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[Form 4] Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Insider Trading Activity

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. insider filing reports that Douglas K. Howell, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, sold 3,000 shares of AJG common stock on 09/09/2025 at an average weighted price of $299.778 per share (sales ranged $299.47–$299.89). After the sale he directly beneficially owned 114,776.7558 shares, with an additional 3,165 shares held indirectly by his spouse and 418.691 shares in a company 401(k) account.

The filing explains the sale was to cover tax obligations arising from the distribution of 35,739 deferred shares under the company Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan previously reported on August 4, 2025; in lieu of withholding, he received the full distribution and sold a portion to satisfy taxes. The reporting person disclaims voting or investment power over the spousal-held shares.

Il deposito degli insider di Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. riferisce che Douglas K. Howell, Vicepresidente e Direttore Finanziario, ha venduto 3.000 azioni ordinarie di AJG in data 09/09/2025 ad un prezzo medio ponderato di $299.778 per azione (le vendite variavano tra $299,47 e $299,89). Dopo la vendita possedeva direttamente 114.776,7558 azioni, con ulteriori 3.165 azioni detenute indirettamente dal coniuge e 418,691 azioni in un conto 401(k) aziendale.

Il deposito spiega che la vendita era per coprire obblighi fiscali derivanti dalla distribuzione di 35.739 azioni differite ai sensi del Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan dell’azienda, riportata precedentemente il 4 agosto 2025; in luogo della trattenuta, ha ricevuto l’intera distribuzione e ha venduto una parte per soddisfare le tasse. La persona segnalante dichiara di rinunciare al potere di voto o di investimento sulle azioni detenute dal coniuge.

El informe de inscripción de insiders de Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. señala que Douglas K. Howell, vicepresidente y director financiero, vendió 3.000 acciones ordinarias de AJG el 09/09/2025 a un precio medio ponderado de $299.778 por acción (las ventas oscilaron entre $299,47 y $299,89). Después de la venta poseía directamente 114.776,7558 acciones, con un adicional 3.165 acciones en manos de su cónyuge y 418,691 acciones en una cuenta 401(k) de la empresa.

El informe explica que la venta fue para cubrir obligaciones fiscales derivadas de la distribución de 35.739 acciones diferidas bajo el Plan Suplementario de Ahorro y Thrift de la empresa, reportado anteriormente el 4 de agosto de 2025; en lugar de retenerse, recibió la distribución completa y vendió una parte para satisfacer los impuestos. La persona que informa se exime de cualquier poder de voto o de inversión sobre las acciones poseídas por el cónyuge.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 내부자 공시에 따르면 Douglas K. Howell 부사장 겸 최고재무책임자가 3,000주의 AJG 보통주를 2025-09-09주당 가중평균가 $299.778로 매도했습니다(매도 범위: $299.47–$299.89). 매도 후 그는 직접적으로 114,776.7558주를 보유했고, 배우자에 의해 간접 소유된 추가 3,165주와 회사 401(k) 계좌의 418.691주가 있습니다.

공시는 이 매도가 회사의 Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan에 따라 배당된 35,739주의 이연주식의 세금 의무를 충당하기 위한 것이라고 설명합니다; 원천징수 대신 전체 분배를 받고 일부를 매도해 세금을 충당했습니다. 보고자는 배우자 보유 주식에 대한 의결권이나 투자권을 포기한다고 밝힙니다.

Le dépôt d’initiés d’Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. indique que Douglas K. Howell, vice-président et directeur financier, a vendu 3 000 actions ordinaires d’AJG le 09/09/2025 à un prix moyen pondéré de $299.778 par action (la fourchette de vente allait de $299,47 à $299,89). Après la vente, il détenait directement 114 776,7558 actions, avec un supplément de 3 165 actions détenues indirectement par son conjoint et 418,691 actions dans un compte 401(k) de l’entreprise.

Le dépôt explique que la vente visait à couvrir les obligations fiscales résultant de la distribution de 35 739 actions différées dans le cadre du Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan de l’entreprise, précédemment rapportée le 4 août 2025; au lieu de procéder à une retenue, il a reçu la distribution complète et a vendu une partie pour satisfaire les impôts. La personne qui déclare se déclare sans pouvoir de vote ni de placement sur les actions détenues par le conjoint.

Der Insider-Report von Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. besagt, dass Douglas K. Howell, Vizepräsident und Chief Financial Officer, 3.000 AJG-Aktien der Stammaktien am 09.09.2025 zu einem durchschnittlich gewichteten Preis von $299.778 pro Aktie verkauft hat (Verkaufsspanne: $299,47$299,89). Nach dem Verkauf besaß er direkt 114.776,7558 Aktien, zusätzlich 3.165 Aktien, die indirekt von seinem Ehepartner gehalten wurden, sowie 418,691 Aktien in einem unternehmensweiten 401(k)-Konto.

Der Bericht erklärt, dass der Verkauf vorgenommen wurde, um Steuerschulden aus der Verteilung von 35.739 aufgeschobenen Aktien im Rahmen des Unternehmens Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan zu decken, der am 4. August 2025 zuvor gemeldet wurde; statt einer Verpflichtung zur Quellensteuer erhielt er die volle Verteilung und verkaufte einen Teil, um die Steuern zu begleichen. Die meldende Person behält es sich vor, kein Stimm- oder Anlagevermögen an den Ehewesen-Aktien auszuüben.

تقرير الداخلين في Arthur J. Gallagher & Co يشير إلى أن دوغلاس ك. هاول، نائب الرئيس والمدير المالي، باع 3,000 سهمًا عاديًا من AJG في تاريخ 09/09/2025 بسعر وشّته المتوسط الموزون قدره $299.778 للسهم (تراوحت مبيعاته بين $299.47 و$299.89). بعد البيع امتلك مباشرة 114,776.7558 سهمًا, بالإضافة إلى 3,165 سهمًا مملوكة بشكل غير مباشر من قبل زوجته و418.691 سهمًا في حساب 401(k) للشركة.

يوضح البيان أن البيع كان لتغطية الالتزامات الضريبية الناتجة عن توزيع 35,739 سهمًا مؤجلًا بموجب خطة الادخار والادخار التكميلية للشركة التي أبلغ عنها سابقًا في 4 أغسطس 2025؛ وبدلاً من الحجز، تلقى التوزيع الكامل وباع جزءًا منه لتسديد الضرائب. يُقر الشخص المبلّغ بأنه يتخلى عن سلطة التصويت أو الاستثمار في الأسهم التابعة للزوجة.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 的内部人备案显示,Douglas K. Howell,副总裁兼首席财务官,於 2025/09/09 以每股加权平均价 $299.778 出售了 3,000 股 AJG 普通股,价格区间为 $299.47$299.89。出售后,他直接持有 114,776.7558 股,其配偶间接持有额外的 3,165 股,以及公司 401(k) 账户中的 418.691 股

该备案解释称,出售是为覆盖因公司补充储蓄与退休计划(Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan)分配的 35,739 股递延股所产生的税务义务;该分配在 2025 年 8 月 4 日之前已被报道;由于未进行预扣, 他收到了全部分配并出售了一部分以满足税款。报告人声明对配偶持有的股票不享有投票或投资权。

Positive
  • Transparent disclosure of the sale, including weighted average price and execution range
  • Sale was tax-driven to cover withholding from a prior distribution (35,739 deferred shares), not an unexplained divestiture
  • Filing executed properly with power of attorney signature and explanatory footnotes
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine tax-withholding sale by the CFO; modest reduction in direct holdings, not a strategic divestment.

The transaction is identified as a sale to satisfy tax liabilities from a deferred share distribution, not a discretionary disposition for liquidity or reallocation. A 3,000-share sale at an average ~$299.78 is small relative to the reported direct ownership of 114,776.7558 shares (about 2.6%). There is no indication of accelerated or unusual selling activity and the filer documents the tax-driven nature of the trade, which reduces the likelihood that this is a signal of changed company outlook from management.

TL;DR: Filing demonstrates compliance with Section 16 disclosure and explains the tax-related mechanics of the sale.

The Form 4 is properly executed by power of attorney and includes the required explanatory footnotes, including the average weighted price and the range of execution prices. Disclosure that the spouse-held shares are disclaimed for voting and investment power is appropriate. The report clarifies that the sale was to cover tax withholding on a prior share distribution, aligning with typical executive compensation settlement practices and preserving transparency for stakeholders.

Il deposito degli insider di Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. riferisce che Douglas K. Howell, Vicepresidente e Direttore Finanziario, ha venduto 3.000 azioni ordinarie di AJG in data 09/09/2025 ad un prezzo medio ponderato di $299.778 per azione (le vendite variavano tra $299,47 e $299,89). Dopo la vendita possedeva direttamente 114.776,7558 azioni, con ulteriori 3.165 azioni detenute indirettamente dal coniuge e 418,691 azioni in un conto 401(k) aziendale.

Il deposito spiega che la vendita era per coprire obblighi fiscali derivanti dalla distribuzione di 35.739 azioni differite ai sensi del Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan dell’azienda, riportata precedentemente il 4 agosto 2025; in luogo della trattenuta, ha ricevuto l’intera distribuzione e ha venduto una parte per soddisfare le tasse. La persona segnalante dichiara di rinunciare al potere di voto o di investimento sulle azioni detenute dal coniuge.

El informe de inscripción de insiders de Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. señala que Douglas K. Howell, vicepresidente y director financiero, vendió 3.000 acciones ordinarias de AJG el 09/09/2025 a un precio medio ponderado de $299.778 por acción (las ventas oscilaron entre $299,47 y $299,89). Después de la venta poseía directamente 114.776,7558 acciones, con un adicional 3.165 acciones en manos de su cónyuge y 418,691 acciones en una cuenta 401(k) de la empresa.

El informe explica que la venta fue para cubrir obligaciones fiscales derivadas de la distribución de 35.739 acciones diferidas bajo el Plan Suplementario de Ahorro y Thrift de la empresa, reportado anteriormente el 4 de agosto de 2025; en lugar de retenerse, recibió la distribución completa y vendió una parte para satisfacer los impuestos. La persona que informa se exime de cualquier poder de voto o de inversión sobre las acciones poseídas por el cónyuge.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 내부자 공시에 따르면 Douglas K. Howell 부사장 겸 최고재무책임자가 3,000주의 AJG 보통주를 2025-09-09주당 가중평균가 $299.778로 매도했습니다(매도 범위: $299.47–$299.89). 매도 후 그는 직접적으로 114,776.7558주를 보유했고, 배우자에 의해 간접 소유된 추가 3,165주와 회사 401(k) 계좌의 418.691주가 있습니다.

공시는 이 매도가 회사의 Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan에 따라 배당된 35,739주의 이연주식의 세금 의무를 충당하기 위한 것이라고 설명합니다; 원천징수 대신 전체 분배를 받고 일부를 매도해 세금을 충당했습니다. 보고자는 배우자 보유 주식에 대한 의결권이나 투자권을 포기한다고 밝힙니다.

Le dépôt d’initiés d’Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. indique que Douglas K. Howell, vice-président et directeur financier, a vendu 3 000 actions ordinaires d’AJG le 09/09/2025 à un prix moyen pondéré de $299.778 par action (la fourchette de vente allait de $299,47 à $299,89). Après la vente, il détenait directement 114 776,7558 actions, avec un supplément de 3 165 actions détenues indirectement par son conjoint et 418,691 actions dans un compte 401(k) de l’entreprise.

Le dépôt explique que la vente visait à couvrir les obligations fiscales résultant de la distribution de 35 739 actions différées dans le cadre du Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan de l’entreprise, précédemment rapportée le 4 août 2025; au lieu de procéder à une retenue, il a reçu la distribution complète et a vendu une partie pour satisfaire les impôts. La personne qui déclare se déclare sans pouvoir de vote ni de placement sur les actions détenues par le conjoint.

Der Insider-Report von Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. besagt, dass Douglas K. Howell, Vizepräsident und Chief Financial Officer, 3.000 AJG-Aktien der Stammaktien am 09.09.2025 zu einem durchschnittlich gewichteten Preis von $299.778 pro Aktie verkauft hat (Verkaufsspanne: $299,47$299,89). Nach dem Verkauf besaß er direkt 114.776,7558 Aktien, zusätzlich 3.165 Aktien, die indirekt von seinem Ehepartner gehalten wurden, sowie 418,691 Aktien in einem unternehmensweiten 401(k)-Konto.

Der Bericht erklärt, dass der Verkauf vorgenommen wurde, um Steuerschulden aus der Verteilung von 35.739 aufgeschobenen Aktien im Rahmen des Unternehmens Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan zu decken, der am 4. August 2025 zuvor gemeldet wurde; statt einer Verpflichtung zur Quellensteuer erhielt er die volle Verteilung und verkaufte einen Teil, um die Steuern zu begleichen. Die meldende Person behält es sich vor, kein Stimm- oder Anlagevermögen an den Ehewesen-Aktien auszuüben.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
HOWELL DOUGLAS K

(Last) (First) (Middle)
2850 GOLF ROAD

(Street)
ROLLING MEADOWS IL 60008-4002

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. [ AJG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
VP & Chief Financial Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/09/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 09/09/2025 S 3,000 D $299.778(1) 114,776.7558 D
Common Stock 3,165 I By Spouse(2)
Common Stock 418.691 I Gallagher 401(k) plan account
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price reported is an average weighted price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions on 9/9/2025 at prices ranging from $299.47 to $299.89. The reporting person will provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or any security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in the footnotes to this Form 4.
2. The reporting person has no voting or invesment power over these shares and disclaims beneficial ownership.
Remarks:
This report discloses a sale of shares to cover tax obligations relating to the distribution of 35,739 deferred shares under the company's Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan (reported on August 4, 2025). In lieu of withholding for taxes, the reporting person was required to receive the full distribution of shares and subsequently sell a portion of such shares to cover his tax obligation.
/s/ Monica Norzagaray, by power of attorney 09/11/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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FAQ

What did AJG CFO Douglas Howell sell and when?

He sold 3,000 shares of AJG common stock on 09/09/2025 at an average weighted price of $299.778 (range $299.47–$299.89).

Why were the AJG shares sold by the reporting person?

The sale was to cover tax obligations related to the distribution of 35,739 deferred shares under the company's Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan.

How many AJG shares does Douglas Howell beneficially own after the sale?

He directly beneficially owned 114,776.7558 shares after the reported transaction.

Are there any indirect holdings disclosed for AJG?

Yes; the filing discloses 3,165 shares indirectly owned by his spouse (over which he disclaims voting and investment power) and 418.691 shares in a Gallagher 401(k) plan account.

Does the Form 4 indicate any other motives for the sale?

No. The filing explicitly states the sale was to cover taxes on the prior distribution and does not indicate other motives.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co

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