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Aggregate amount of earnout obligation expected settlement in cash

Arthur J. Gallagher Aggregate amount of earnout obligation expected settlement in cash decreased by 41.2% to $140.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests aggressive acquisition activity with performance-based incentives, while a decrease indicates the completion of earnout periods or lower-than-expected performance targets.

Detailed definition

This represents the total estimated cash liability for contingent consideration payable to sellers following an acquisit...

Peer comparison

Common in service-based industries like insurance brokerage where talent retention and client book performance are critical to acquisition success.

Metric ID: other_business_combination_aggregate_earnout_obligation__b6de29

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$790.00M$53.60M$265.60M$238.00M$140.00M
QoQ Change-93.2%+395.5%-10.4%-41.2%
YoY Change-69.9%
Range$53.60M$790.00M
CAGR-82.3%
Avg YoY Growth-69.9%
Median YoY Growth-69.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur J. Gallagher's aggregate amount of earnout obligation expected settlement in cash?
Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) reported aggregate amount of earnout obligation expected settlement in cash of $140.00M in Q1 2026.
What does aggregate amount of earnout obligation expected settlement in cash mean?
The total estimated cash amount the company expects to pay to sellers of acquired businesses if they meet future performance goals.