GALLAGHER ARTHUR J & CO
10-Q/A, 1999-07-08
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                               AMENDMENT NO. 1 to
                                  FORM 10-Q/A

[X]  Quarterly report under section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act
     of 1934 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999 or

[ ]  Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period
     from_________________________ to___________________________

Commission File Number 1-9761


                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


      DELAWARE                                   36-2151613
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     (State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)              Identification No.)


                Two Pierce Place, Itasca, Illinois  60143-3141
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                   (Address of principal executive offices)
                                  (Zip Code)


                                (630) 773-3800
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             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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             (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

YES  [X]       NO  [ ]

The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's Common Stock, $1.00 par
value, as of March 31, 1999 was 17,989,797.
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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                                     INDEX


                                                                        Page No.

Part I.  Financial Information:

     Item 1.   Financial Statements (Unaudited):

               Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the three-month
               period ended March 31, 1999 and 1998......................     3

               Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 1999 and
               December 31, 1998.........................................     4

               Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three-month
               period ended March 31, 1999 and 1998......................     5

               Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................   6-8

     Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of
               Financial Condition and Results of Operations.............  9-13

Part II.  Other Information:

     Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..........................    14


     Signatures..........................................................    15



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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                     Three-month period ended
                                                             March 31,
                                                     1999                1998
                                                     ----                ----
                                           (In thousands, except per share data)
                                                                    (See Note 2)
<S>                                             <C>                  <C>
Operating Results

Revenues:
         Commissions                             $ 77,880            $ 73,550
         Fees                                      52,602              47,715
         Investment income and other                4,633               7,252
                                                 --------            --------
            Total revenues                        135,115             128,517

Expenses:
         Salaries and employee benefits            73,714              69,386
         Other operating expenses                  40,983              41,283
                                                 --------            --------
            Total expenses                        114,697             110,669
                                                 --------            --------

Earnings before income taxes                       20,418              17,848

Provision for income taxes                          7,146               5,874
                                                 --------            --------

         Net earnings                            $ 13,272            $ 11,974
                                                 ========            ========

Net earnings per common share                    $    .73            $    .68

Net earnings per common and
   common equivalent share                            .70                 .65

Dividends declared per common share                   .40                 .35
</TABLE>


                See notes to consolidated financial statements.



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                           ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO.

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       March 31,   December 31,
                                                         1999          1998
                                                       ---------   ------------
                                                            (In thousands)

<S>                                                     <C>         <C>
ASSETS

Current assets:
        Cash and cash equivalents                      $ 43,917        $ 64,469
        Restricted cash                                  99,469          90,560
        Premiums and fees receivable                    256,894         292,979
        Investment strategies - trading                  57,874          57,368
        Other                                            41,699          37,289
                                                       --------        --------
              Total current assets                      499,853         542,665

Marketable securities - available for sale               20,229          20,089
Deferred income taxes and other noncurrent assets       154,900         151,336

Fixed assets                                            101,572          99,656
Accumulated depreciation and amortization               (68,567)        (67,852)
                                                       --------        --------
              Net fixed assets                           33,005          31,804

Intangible assets - net                                  12,451          12,541
                                                       --------        --------
                                                       $720,438        $758,435
                                                       ========        ========

 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
        Premiums payable to insurance companies        $364,480        $380,112
        Accrued salaries and bonuses                     11,941          21,940
        Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities   88,350          92,129
        Unearned fees                                    18,227          13,616
        Income taxes payable                              5,480          12,621
        Other                                            15,619          19,517
                                                       --------        --------
              Total current liabilities                 504,097         539,935

Other noncurrent liabilities                             12,455          12,953

Stockholders' equity:
        Common stock - issued and outstanding 17,990
         shares in 1999 and 18,049 shares in 1998        17,990          18,049
        Capital in excess of par value                    7,151          12,885
        Retained earnings                               179,758         175,390
        Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)  (1,013)           (777)
                                                       --------        --------
              Total stockholders' equity                203,886         205,547
                                                       --------        --------
                                                       $720,438        $758,435
                                                       ========        ========
</TABLE>
                See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Three-month period ended
                                                                 March 31,
                                                          1999               1998
                                                          ----               ----
                                                               (In thousands)
                                                                         (See Note 2)
<S>                                                      <C>                <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings                                           $ 13,272           $ 11,974
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
   to net cash provided by operating
   activities:
        Net gain on investments and other                     (63)            (1,780)
        Depreciation and amortization                       3,252              2,950
        Increase in restricted cash                        (8,909)           (22,334)
        Decrease in premiums receivable                    36,939             31,802
        Decrease in premiums payable                      (15,632)            (4,833)
        Increase in trading investments - net                (528)              (894)
        Increase in other current assets                   (4,410)               (42)
        Decrease in accrued salaries and bonuses           (9,999)            (8,324)
        Decrease in accounts payable and other
         accrued liabilities                               (6,063)            (1,955)
        Decrease in income taxes payable                   (7,141)            (4,638)
        Net change in deferred income taxes                 1,416                786
        Other                                               4,868              1,545
                                                         --------           --------
         Net cash provided by operating activities          7,002              4,257
                                                         --------           --------

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchases of marketable securities                      (13,604)            (8,819)
  Proceeds from sales of marketable
   securities                                              13,058              9,081
  Proceeds from maturities of
   marketable securities                                       68                237
  Net additions to fixed assets                            (4,198)            (1,851)
  Other                                                    (5,465)           (15,282)
                                                         --------           --------
    Net cash used by investing activities                 (10,141)           (16,634)
                                                         --------           --------

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock                    5,499              6,800
  Tax benefit from issuance of common stock                 1,491              1,793
  Repurchases of common stock                             (11,530)               (15)
  Dividends paid                                           (6,176)            (5,143)
  Retirement of long-term debt                                  -               (630)
  Borrowings on line of credit facilities                   5,000                  -
  Repayments on line of credit facilities                 (10,000)           (15,000)
  Equity transactions of pooled companies
   prior to dates of acquisition                           (1,697)               247
                                                         --------           --------
    Net cash used by financing activities                 (17,413)           (11,948)
                                                         --------           --------

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                 (20,552)           (24,325)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period           64,469             79,711
                                                         --------           --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period               $ 43,917           $ 55,386
                                                         ========           ========

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
  Interest paid                                          $    197           $    264
  Income taxes paid                                        10,699              5,635
</TABLE>
                See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

1.   Basis of Presentation

     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
     prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
     Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote
     disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been
     omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The Company believes the
     disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
     The unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein are, in the
     opinion of management, prepared on a basis consistent with the audited
     consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1998 and
     include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments)
     necessary for a fair presentation of the information set forth. The
     quarterly results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results
     of operations for subsequent quarters or the full year. These unaudited
     consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
     audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in
     the Company's amended 1998 Annual Report to Stockholders.

2.   Business Combinations

     During the three-month period ended March 31, 1999, the Company acquired
     substantially all of the net assets of the following companies in exchange
     for its common stock: Goodman Insurance Agency, Inc., 157,385 shares;
     Dodson-Bateman & Company, 147,480 shares; and Associated Risk Managers of
     California, Insurance Producers, dba ARM of California, 99,054 shares.
     These acquisitions were accounted for as poolings of interests. The
     consolidated financial statements for all periods prior to the acquisition
     dates have been restated to include the operations of these companies.

     The following summarizes the restatement of the 1998 consolidated financial
     statements to reflect the operations of these acquisitions (in thousands,
     except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                          As      Attributable
Three-month period                    Previously   to Pooled
ended March 31, 1998                   Reported    Companies    As Restated
- ------------------------------------  ----------  ------------  -----------
<S>                                   <C>         <C>           <C>
Revenues                               $126,006        $2,511      $128,517
Net earnings                             11,782           192        11,974
Net earnings per common share               .68           .00           .68
Net earnings per common and
 common equivalent share                    .65           .00           .65
</TABLE>

On May 1, 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of the net assets of
R. W. Thom & Company, Inc., a California corporation engaged in the retail
insurance brokerage business, for an initial cash payment of $250,000. This
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase, which was not material to the
consolidated financial statements.

The March 31, 1999 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been amended to restate the
financial information included in the previously filed March 31, 1999 Form 10-Q
to reflect the operations of three additional 1998 acquisitions accounted for as
poolings of interests. The consolidated financial statements and related
information for all periods prior to the acquisition dates in 1998 have been
restated to include the operations of these companies.



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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


2.   Business Combinations (Continued)

     During a review of the Company's 1998 Form 10-K, the SEC staff had
     discussions with the Company concerning the application of materiality
     guidelines related to the restatement of financial statements for business
     combinations accounted for using the pooling of interests method. The
     guidelines applied in this instance by the SEC staff differed from those
     applied in the past by the Company. The SEC staff applied such materiality
     guidelines to all of the Company's 1998, 1997 and 1996 acquisitions
     accounted for as poolings of interests for which the previously reported
     financial statements were not restated. Based on the former materiality
     guidelines applied by the Company, the operations of these acquisitions
     were deemed by the Company to be immaterial to the consolidated financial
     statements. As a result of this SEC review, the 1998 Annual Report on Form
     10-K was amended to restate the financial information included in the
     previously filed 1998 Form 10-K to reflect the operations of three
     additional 1998 acquisitions. Accordingly, as a result of the amendment to
     the previously filed 1998 Form 10-K, the Company has also restated the 1998
     financial information included in the March 31, 1999 Quarterly Report on
     Form 10-Q to reflect the operations of these three 1998 acquisitions. These
     1998 restatements had no impact on the previously disclosed financial
     information related to the quarter ended March 31, 1999.

     The following summarizes the restatement of the 1998 consolidated financial
     statements to reflect the operations of the three additional 1998
     acquisitions (in thousands, except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                          As      Attributable
Three-month period                    Previously   to Pooled
ended March 31, 1998                   Reported    Companies    As Restated
- ------------------------------------  ----------  ------------  -----------
<S>                                   <C>         <C>           <C>
Revenues                                $123,702        $2,304     $126,006
Net earnings                              11,494           288       11,782
Net earnings per common share                .68           .00          .68
Net earnings per common and
 common equivalent share                     .65           .00          .65
</TABLE>

3.   Earnings Per Share

     The following table sets forth the computation of net earnings per common
     share and net earnings per common and common equivalent share (in
     thousands, except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       Three-month period ended
                                                               March 31,
                                                       1999                1998
                                                       ----                ----
<S>                                                  <C>                 <C>
Net earnings                                         $13,272             $11,974
                                                     =======             =======
Weighted average number of common shares
 outstanding                                          18,085              17,689
Dilutive effect of stock options using the
 treasury stock method                                   922                 750
                                                     -------             -------
Weighted average number of common and common
 equivalent shares outstanding                        19,007              18,439
                                                     =======             =======

Net earnings per common share                        $   .73             $   .68
Net earnings per common and common equivalent
 share                                                   .70                 .65
</TABLE>

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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


3.   Earnings Per Share (Continued)

     Options to purchase 33,000 and 4,000 shares of common stock were
     outstanding during the three-month period ended March 31, 1999 and 1998,
     respectively, but were not included in the computation of the dilutive
     effect of stock options. These options were excluded from the computation
     because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market
     price of the common shares and, therefore, would be antidilutive.

4.   Comprehensive Earnings

     The components of comprehensive earnings and accumulated other
     comprehensive earnings (loss) are as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                      Three-month period ended
                                                              March 31,
                                                      1999              1998
                                                      ----              ----
<S>                                                 <C>               <C>
Net earnings                                        $13,272           $11,974
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on available
 for sale securities, net of income taxes
 of ($158) and $96, respectively                       (236)              144
                                                    -------           -------
Comprehensive earnings                              $13,036           $12,118
                                                    =======           =======

Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)
 at beginning of period                             $  (777)          $ 1,658
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on available
 for sale securities, net of income taxes              (236)              144
                                                    -------           -------
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)
 at end of period                                   $(1,013)          $ 1,802
                                                    =======           =======
</TABLE>

5.   Effect of New Pronouncements

     In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
     Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS 133), "Accounting for
     Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which is effective for
     fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. Because of the Company's
     minimal use of derivatives, management does not anticipate that the
     adoption of SFAS 133 will have a significant effect on the Company's
     consolidated operating results or financial position.

     In 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the AICPA issued
     Statement of Position 98-1 (SOP 98-1), "Accounting for the Costs of
     Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SOP 98-1, which
     has been adopted prospectively as of January 1, 1999, requires the
     capitalization of certain costs incurred in connection with developing or
     obtaining internal use software. Prior to the adoption of SOP 98-1, the
     Company expensed all internal use software related costs as incurred. The
     effect of adopting SOP 98-1 was not material to the Company's consolidated
     operating results.


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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONSOLIDATED

Insurance premiums and risk management income reflect the overall pricing
pressure throughout the insurance premium marketplace, and the Company does not
anticipate any change in the near future in this extremely competitive
environment.

Commission revenues increased by 6% to $77.9 million in the first quarter of
1999 over the same period in 1998. This increase is due principally to new
business production and the results of a strong niche marketing plan partially
offset by lost business.

Fee revenues increased by 10% to $52.6 million in the first quarter of 1999 over
the same period in 1998. This increase reflects strong new business production
of approximately $10.4 million generated primarily by Gallagher Bassett
Services, Inc. through the sale of self-insurance products, substantially offset
by lost business.

Investment income and other decreased 36% to $4.6 million in the first quarter
of 1999 from the same period in 1998. This decrease is due primarily to lower
returns from several investment strategies which are invested with outside fund
managers, and reduced interest income on lower average cash and investment
balances in the first quarter of 1999.

Salaries and employee benefits increased by $4.3 million or 6%, to $73.7 million
in the first quarter of 1999 over the same period in 1998. This increase is due
principally to an 8% increase in the number of employees in the first quarter of
1999 over the same period in 1998, and to salary increases and associated
employee fringe benefit costs.

Other operating expenses decreased by $.3 million or 1% to $41.0 million in the
first quarter of 1999 over the same period in 1998. This decrease is due
primarily to reduced expenses related to rent and general office expenses.

The effective income tax rate of 35% for the first quarter of 1999 is equal to
the statutory federal rate. The effective income tax rate of 33% for the first
quarter of 1998 is less than the statutory federal rate due primarily to the
effects of tax benefits generated by certain investments which are substantially
offset by state and foreign taxes.

Net earnings per common and common equivalent share for the first quarter of
1999 were $.70 compared to $.65 for the same period in 1998, an 8% increase.
This increase primarily reflects the growth in revenues, partially offset by a
smaller growth in expenses and a 3% increase in the weighted average number of
common and common equivalent shares outstanding.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SEGMENT INFORMATION

Financial information relating to the Company's operating segments is as follows
(in thousands):

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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
           FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                       Insurance     Risk
                                       Brokerage  Management  Financial
                                       Services    Services   Services   Corporate    Total
                                       ---------  ----------  ---------  ----------  --------
<S>                                    <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>

Three-month period ended
March 31, 1999
Total revenues                          $ 87,886     $44,618   $  2,611  $       -   $135,115

Earnings (loss) before income taxes       13,763       6,685      1,369     (1,399)    20,418

Total identifiable assets                415,252      48,959    208,105     48,122    720,438

Three-month period ended
March 31, 1998
Total revenues                            84,887      39,120      4,510          -    128,517

Earnings (loss) before income taxes       10,832       4,349      3,663       (996)    17,848

Total identifiable assets                386,602      38,164    190,405     40,095    655,266
</TABLE>

Insurance Brokerage Services

Insurance Brokerage Services includes the Company's retail, reinsurance and
wholesale brokerage operations. Total revenues in the first three months of 1999
were $87.9 million, a 4% increase over the same period in 1998. This increase is
due primarily to new business production and the positive effect of the 1998
acquisitions, significantly offset by lost business. Earnings before income
taxes in the first quarter of 1999 increased $2.9 million or 27% over the same
period in 1998 due mainly to increased revenues.

Risk Management Services

Risk Management Services includes the Company's third party claims
administration operations which are principally engaged in providing claims
management services for the Company's clients. Total revenues in the first three
months of 1999 were $44.6 million or 14% over the same period in 1998 due to
strong new business production. Earnings before income taxes in the first
quarter of 1999 increased 54% to $6.7 million over the same period in 1998 due
primarily to increased revenues.

Financial Services

Financial Services is primarily responsible for the Company's comprehensive
investment portfolio which includes investment strategies held as trading,
marketable securities held as available for sale, tax advantaged investments,
investments on the equity method of accounting, real estate partnerships and
notes receivable from investees.


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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
           FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

Financial Services (Continued)

Revenues in the first quarter of 1999 were $2.6 million or $1.9 million less
than revenues in the same period in 1998 and earnings before income taxes
decreased $2.3 million or 63% from the same period in 1998. These decreases
relate to lower returns on funds invested with outside fund managers and lower
interest income on reduced cash and investment balances from the same period in
1998.

Corporate

Corporate consists of unallocated administrative costs and the provision for
income taxes which is not allocated to the Company's operating entities.
Revenues are not normally recorded in this segment.

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

The insurance brokerage industry is not capital intensive. The Company has
historically been profitable and cash flows from operations and short-term
borrowings under various credit agreements have been sufficient to fund
operating, investment and capital expenditure needs of the Company. Cash
generated from operating activities was $7.0 million and $4.3 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 respectively. Because of the
variability related to the timing of premiums and fees receivable and premiums
payable, net cash flows from operations vary substantially from quarter to
quarter. Funds restricted as to the Company's use, primarily premiums held as
fiduciary funds, have not been included in determining the Company's overall
liquidity.

The Company maintains a $20.0 million unsecured revolving credit agreement (the
"Credit Agreement") requiring repayment of any loans under the agreement no
later than June 30, 2001. As of March 31, 1999, there were no borrowings
outstanding under this agreement. The Credit Agreement requires the maintenance
of certain financial covenants and the Company is currently in compliance with
these covenants.

The Company has line of credit agreements which have been increased from $27.5
million to $45.0 million and expire on April 30, 2000. Periodically, the Company
will make short-term borrowings under these facilities to meet short-term cash
flow needs. During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company borrowed
$5.0 million and repaid $10.0 million of short-term borrowings under these
facilities, which was primarily used on a short-term basis to finance a portion
of the Company's operations. As of March 31, 1999, there was $10.0 million
outstanding under these facilities.

As of March 31, 1999, the Company has committed to invest $7.5 million related
to two letter of credit arrangements with one of its equity investments and has
unconditionally guaranteed $30.0 million of debt that was incurred by another of
its investments. In addition, the Company has guaranteed an aggregate $7.9
million of funds through letters of credit or other arrangements related to
several investments and insurance programs of the Company. No funds have been
expended related to these guarantees.


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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
           FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY (continued)

Through the first three months of 1999, the Company paid $6.2 million in cash
dividends on its common stock. The Company's dividend policy is determined by
the Board of Directors and payments are fixed after considering the Company's
available cash from earnings and its known or anticipated cash needs. In April
1999, the Company paid a first quarter dividend of $.40 per share, a 14%
increase over the first quarter dividend in 1998.

Net capital expenditures were $4.2 million and $1.9 million for each of the
three month periods ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 respectively. The $2.3 million
increase is due primarily to expansion of facilities at the Company's
headquarters building in Itasca, Illinois. In 1999, the Company expects to make
expenditures for capital improvements of approximately $14.5 million. Capital
expenditures by the Company are related primarily to office moves and expansions
and updating computer systems and equipment.

In 1988, the Company adopted a plan, which has been extended through June 30,
2000, to repurchase its common stock. Through the first three months of 1999,
the Company repurchased 273,000 shares at a cost of $11.5 million. The
repurchased shares are held for reissuance in connection with exercises of
options under its stock option plans. Under the provisions of the plan, the
Company is authorized to repurchase approximately 900,000 additional shares
through June 30, 2000. The Company is under no commitment or obligation to
repurchase any particular amount of common stock and at its discretion may
suspend the repurchase plan at any time.

YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE

Computer programs that have time sensitive software may recognize the date "00"
as the Year 1900, rather than the Year 2000 which could result in system
failures or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations. With respect to
this issue, the Company has completed an assessment of its computer systems and
software and has substantially completed the necessary modifications or
replacements of its existing software so that its computer systems will function
properly in the Year 2000 and beyond. Testing and live use have taken place and
will continue in 1999. Any additional modifications found necessary will be made
at that time. No contingency plans are deemed necessary.

The Company has evaluated the impact on operations of the Year 2000 on non-
information technology systems and has determined that any potential impact
would not be material to the Company's operations.

Generally, system modifications and replacements and the associated costs were
contemplated with normal enhancements and improvements being made in conjunction
with updating financial reporting and operating systems. To date, the cost of
compliance has not been material and is not expected to be material in the
future.

The Company also has an ongoing program to review the status of Year 2000
compliance efforts of its business partners and vendors. While the Company
believes it is taking the appropriate steps to assure the Company's Year 2000
compliance, it is also dependent on business partner, vendor and client
compliance to some extent. Consequently, any Year 2000 compliance problems that
may be experienced by the Company's business partners, vendors or clients could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's future financial condition and
future operating results. No assurance can be given that the Company's and these
other entities' efforts will completely address the Year 2000 issue.


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                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
           FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This quarterly report contains forward looking statements. Forward-looking
statements made by or on behalf of the Company are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to the following: the Company's
commission revenues are highly dependent on premiums charged by insurers, which
are subject to fluctuation; the property/casualty insurance industry continues
to experience a prolonged soft market (low premium rates) thereby reducing
commissions; lower interest rates will reduce the Company's income earned on
invested funds; the alternative insurance market continues to grow which could
unfavorably impact commission and favorably impact fee revenue; the Company's
revenues vary significantly from period to period as a result of the timing of
policy inception dates and the net effect of new and lost business production;
the general level of economic activity can have a substantial impact on the
Company's renewal business; the Company's operating results and financial
position may be adversely impacted by exposure to various market risks such as
interest rate, equity pricing and foreign exchange rates; and the Company's Year
2000 compliance efforts depend upon compliance efforts of the Company's business
partners, vendors and clients. The Company's ability to grow has been enhanced
through acquisitions, which may or may not be available on acceptable terms in
the future and which, if consummated, may or may not be advantageous to the
Company. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those set forth
in the forward-looking statements.


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<PAGE>

                           ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.

                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION



Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     a.   Exhibit 27.0 - Financial Data Schedule (Unaudited).

     b.   Reports on Form 8-K. No Reports on Form 8-K were filed during the
          three-month period ended March 31, 1999.


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                                   SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this amended report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on the 8th day of July,
1999.



                              ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.




                              /s/Michael J. Cloherty
                              ------------------------------------------------
                                    Michael J. Cloherty
                                  Executive Vice President
                                  Chief Financial Officer



                              /s/Jack H. Lazzaro
                              -----------------------------------------------
                                      Jack H. Lazzaro
                                  Vice President - Finance
                                  Chief Accounting Officer


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