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Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE: AJG) director Sherry Barrat to retire at 2026 meeting

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported that director Sherry Barrat has decided to retire from its Board of Directors. Her retirement will become effective on May 12, 2026, at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and she will not stand for reelection.

The company states that Ms. Barrat’s decision is not related to any disagreement regarding operations, policies or practices. After her retirement, the size of the Board will be reduced from ten to nine members, reflecting her departure without naming a replacement in this report.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________
Form 8-K
__________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
March 6, 2026
Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported)
__________________________
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
__________________________
Delaware1-0976136-2151613
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		(Commission
File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008, (630) 773-3800
(Address, including zip code and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
__________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading
Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par valueAJGNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 5.02.          Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On March 6, 2026, Sherry Barrat informed Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (the “Company”) that she has decided to retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”). Her retirement will be effective on May 12, 2026 upon the election of directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Accordingly, Ms. Barrat will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Ms. Barrat’s decision is not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Effective at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting, the size of the Board will be reduced from ten to nine members. The Board thanks Ms. Barrat for her years of dedicated service and many contributions to the Company.


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: March 12, 2026By:/s/ Walter D. Bay
Walter D. Bay
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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FAQ

What board change did Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) disclose in this 8-K?

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. disclosed that director Sherry Barrat will retire from its Board. Her retirement becomes effective May 12, 2026, at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and the Board size will be reduced from ten to nine members.

When will AJG director Sherry Barrat’s retirement become effective?

Sherry Barrat’s retirement from the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Board becomes effective May 12, 2026. This will occur upon the election of directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, after which she will no longer serve as a member of the Board.

Is Sherry Barrat’s retirement from AJG’s board due to a disagreement with the company?

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. states that Sherry Barrat’s decision to retire is not related to any disagreement. The company specifically notes no disagreement regarding its operations, policies or practices, indicating an orderly, non-contentious transition from the Board.

How will Sherry Barrat’s retirement affect the size of AJG’s Board of Directors?

Following Sherry Barrat’s retirement effective May 12, 2026, AJG’s Board will be reduced from ten to nine members. The filing indicates only this numerical reduction and does not describe any new appointments or restructuring associated with her departure.

Will Sherry Barrat stand for reelection at Arthur J. Gallagher’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Sherry Barrat will not stand for reelection at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s 2026 Annual Meeting. Her decision to retire means her Board service ends at the meeting’s conclusion, when the newly elected directors take office and the Board size is reduced.

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