# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000354190
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-079748
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 10583
**Document Hash:** 52bac5add330660df956850b7c518f29
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## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-079748.hdr.sgml**: 20230327

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-079748

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 8

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230327

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230327

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000354190
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INSURANCE AGENTS BROKERS & SERVICES [6411]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 362151613
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** IL
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-09761
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23761378

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2850 GOLF ROAD
- **CITY:** ROLLING MEADOWS
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60008-4050
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 630-773-3800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2850 GOLF ROAD
- **CITY:** ROLLING MEADOWS
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60008-4050

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20190819

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GALLAGHER ARTHUR J & CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**SCHEDULE 14A** 

**(Rule 14a-101)** 

**Information Required In Proxy Statement** 

**SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION** 

**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the** 

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934** 

**(Amendment No.<u> </u>)** 

Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

☐ **Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))**

☐ Definitive Proxy Statement

☒ Definitive Additional Materials

☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

**ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.** 

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|  | <br> Your **Vote** Counts! |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g777992sp51.jpg)  | <br> **ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO.**<br>2023 Annual Meeting<br> To Be Held on May 9, 2023<br> Vote by May 8, 2023 11:59 PM EDT. For shares held in<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Employees' 401(k) Savings <br> and Thrift Plan, vote by May 4, 2023 5:00 PM EDT. |
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You invested in ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO. and it's time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 9, 2023.**

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice of 2023 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement and 2022 Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the proxy materials by requesting it prior to April 25, 2023. If you would like to view the materials online, have the control number that is printed in the box below and visit: www.ProxyVote.com. If you would like to request a paper or email copy of the proxy material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless you request it, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Smartphone users** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g777992dsp4d.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br>May 9, 2023<br> 9:00 AM CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Point your camera here and | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g777992dsp4d.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br>May 9, 2023<br> 9:00 AM CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;vote without entering a | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g777992dsp4d.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br>May 9, 2023<br> 9:00 AM CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;control number | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g777992dsp4d.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br>May 9, 2023<br> 9:00 AM CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g777992dsp4c.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To<br> attend the meeting go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AJG2023.<br> Have the control number that is printed above available and follow<br> the instructions. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To<br> attend the meeting go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AJG2023.<br> Have the control number that is printed above available and follow<br> the instructions. |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\* You can also vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com** 

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**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT** 

This is an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are

available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials

online at www.ProxyVote.com or easily request a paper or email

copy. We encourage you to access and review all of the important

information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board Recommends** | **Board Recommends** |
|  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Company Proposals** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Company Proposals** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. | Election of Directors<br>**Nominees:** |  |  |
|  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1a. | Sherry S. Barrat | ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1b.<br>| <br> William L. Bax<br>| <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1c.<br>| <br> Teresa H. Clarke<br>| <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
|  <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1d.<br>| <br> D. John Coldman | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
|  <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1e.<br>| <br> J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr. | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
|  <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1f.<br>| <br> David S. Johnson | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
|  <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1g.<br>| <br> Christopher C. Miskel | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
|  <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1h.<br>| <br> Ralph J. Nicoletti | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
|  <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1i.<br>| <br> Norman L. Rosenthal | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<br>| <br> Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our Independent Auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.<br>| <br> Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers. | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.<br>| <br> Vote, on an Advisory Basis, on the Frequency of Future Votes to Approve the Compensation of Named Executive Officers. | <br> ![LOGO](g777992sp61.jpg) <br>| **Year** |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.<br>| <br> Approval of Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Limit the Liability of Certain Officers as Permitted by Law. | <br> ![LOGO](g777992dsp5.jpg) <br>| **For** |

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