Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announces $660M acquisition of Buck

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire the partnership interests of Buck, a provider of retirement, HR and employee benefits consulting and administration services. The transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2023, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

“Providing a comprehensive suite of products and services that allows employers to attract, engage and retain talent is at the heart of Gallagher Benefit Services’ mission and our global Gallagher Better Works value proposition,” says J. Patrick Gallagher Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Gallagher. “Through the complementary strengths of Buck’s defined- benefit offerings, investment consulting, digital employee engagement platform and international footprint, the acquisition will broaden, deepen and enhance our client offerings. I look forward to welcoming the 2,300 new colleagues joining us as part of this transaction to our growing Gallagher family of professionals.”