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Published on 6/13/2017 in the Prospect News Private Placement Daily.

New Issue: Arthur J. Gallagher plans to place $648 million of notes in five parts

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., June 13 – Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. will conduct a private placement of $648 million of senior unsecured notes in five fixed- and floating-rate tranches, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Of the notes, $250 million will settle in late June 2017, and the remainder will settle in early August 2017.

The weighted average maturity of the $598 million of senior fixed-rate notes is 11.6 years, and their weighted average interest rate is 4.04% after giving effect to hedging gains.

The notes will be issued as follows:

• $250 million of 4.09% senior notes due in 2027;

• $98 million of 4.14% senior notes due in 2027;

• $100 million of 4.19% senior notes due in 2029;

• $150 million of 4.34% senior notes due in 2032; and

• $50 million of floating rate notes due in 2023, at an interest rate of Libor plus 165 basis points.

Proceeds will be used to repay debt.

Itasca, Ill.-based Arthur J. Gallagher is an insurance brokerage and risk management services company.

Issuer:Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Issue:Senior unsecured notes
Amount:$648 million
Coupon:Weighted average of 4.04% (fixed-rate notes)
Maturity:Weighted average of 11.6 years (fixed-rate notes)
Call option:At par plus make-whole amount
Trade date:June 13
Settlement dates: Late June (for $250 million) and early August (for $398 million)
Distribution:Private placement
4.09% notes
Amount:$250 million
Coupon:4.09%
Maturity:2027
4.14% notes
Amount:$98 million
Coupon:4.14%
Maturity:2027
4.19% notes
Amount:$100 million
Coupon:4.19%
Maturity:2029
4.34% notes
Amount:$150 million
Coupon:4.34%
Maturity:2032
Floaters
Amount:$50 million
Coupon:Libor plus 165 bps
Maturity:2023

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