Strong Revenue Growth
The combined Brokerage and Risk Management segments posted a 16% growth in revenue, with a reported net earnings margin of 17.3% and adjusted EBITDAC margin of 34.5%, which is up 307 basis points year-over-year.
Consistent Organic Growth
The Brokerage segment reported 5.3% organic growth, and Risk Management segment reported 6.2% organic growth. The company projects full-year organic growth in Brokerage to be in the 6.5% to 7.5% range.
M&A Activity and Pipeline
During the second quarter, the company completed 9 new mergers, representing around $290 million of estimated annualized revenue. The M&A pipeline includes around 40 term sheets, representing around $500 million of annualized revenue.
Positive Margin Expansion
The Brokerage segment adjusted EBITDAC margin expanded 334 basis points to 36.4% year-over-year, and the Risk Management segment adjusted EBITDAC margin was 21%, better than June expectations.
Exciting Future Prospects
The company is well-positioned for future growth with niche expertise, extensive data and analytics offerings, global resources, and opportunities for further margin expansion through technology and AI initiatives.