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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM

10-Q

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019

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 001-13619

BROWN & BROWN, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida

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59-0864469

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

220 South Ridgewood Avenue,

Daytona Beach, FL

32114

Daytona Beach,FL

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (386(386) 252-9601


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value

BRO

New York Stock Exchange

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       No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes       No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes       No  

The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.10 par value, outstanding as of July 30,October 28, 2019 was 281,274,947.



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BROWN & BROWN, INC.

INDEX

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NO.

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited):

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018

8

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

9

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

24

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

41

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

41

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

42

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

42

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

42

Item 6.

Exhibits

43

44


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Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Brown & Brown, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “Brown & Brown” or the “Company”), makes “forward-looking statements” within the “safe harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, throughout this report and in the documents we incorporate by reference into this report. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan” and “continue” or similar words. We have based these statements on our current expectations about potential future events. Although we believe the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the reports, statements, information and announcements incorporated by reference into this report are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business, a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, whether oral or written, made by us or on our behalf. Many of these factors have previously been identified in filings or statements made by us or on our behalf. Important factors which could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this report include but are not limited to the following items, in addition to those matters described in Part I, Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”:

The Company's integration of the acquisition of The Hays Group, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“Hays”), including adequately addressing any matters analyzed in the due diligence process, and material adverse changes in the business and financial condition of Hays, the Company, or both, and their respective customers;

The impact of any regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market, environmental or regulatory conditions on our business operations;

The Company's

The impact of current market conditions on our results of operations and financial condition;

Changes in macroeconomic conditions;

Risks that could negatively affect the success of our acquisition strategy, including continuing consolidation in our industry, which could make it more difficult to identify targets and could make them more expensive, execution risks, integration risks, the risk of post-acquisition deterioration leading to intangible asset impairment charges, and the risk we could incur or assume unanticipated regulatory liabilities such as those relating to violations of anti-corruption and sanctions laws;

Any insolvencies of, or other difficulties experienced by our clients, insurance carriers or financial institutions; volatility or declines in insurance markets and premiums on which our commissions are based, but which we do not control;

Our ability to continue to manage our indebtedness;

Our ability to compete effectively in our industry, material changes in commercial property and casualty markets generally or the availability of insurance products or changes in premiums resulting from a catastrophic event, such as a hurricane;

Disintermediation within the insurance industry, including increased competition from insurance companies, technology companies and the financial services industry, as well as the shift away from traditional insurance markets;

Our ability to attract and retain key employees and clients and attract new business;

Our ability to maintain our corporate culture;

The timing or ability to carry out share repurchases;

The timing or ability to carry out refinancing or take other steps to manage our capital and the limitations in our long-term debt agreements that may restrict our ability to take these actions;

Fluctuations in our earnings as a result of potential changes to our valuation allowance(s) on our deferred taxes;

Any fluctuations in exchange and interest rates that could affect expenses and revenue;

The potential costs and difficulties in complying with a wide variety of laws and regulations and any related changes;

Changes in the tax or accounting policies or treatment of our operations and fluctuations in our tax rate;

Any potential impact of U.S. healthcare or National Flood Insurance Program legislation;

The impact of federal and state income tax reform;

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Table of the acquisition of The Hays Group, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“Hays”), including adequately addressing any matters analyzed in the due diligence process, and material adverse changes in the business and financial condition of Hays, the Company, or both, and their respective customers;Contents

The possibility of future federal government shutdowns;

The impact of any regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market, environmental or regulatory conditions on our business operations;

Uncertainties in U.S. administrative policy regarding trade agreements and international trade relations;

The impact of current market conditions on our results of operations and financial condition;

Exposure to potential liabilities arising from errors and omissions and other potential claims against us;

Changes in macroeconomic conditions;

The interruption or loss of our information processing systems or failure to maintain secure information systems and other factors that the Company may not have currently identified or quantified; and

Risks that could negatively affect the success of our acquisition strategy, including continuing consolidation in our industry, which could make it more difficult to identify targets and could make them more expensive, execution risks, integration risks, the risk of post-acquisition deterioration leading to intangible asset impairment charges, and the risk we could incur or assume unanticipated regulatory liabilities such as those relating to violations of anti-corruption and sanctions laws;

Other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings.

Any insolvencies of, or other difficulties experienced by our clients, insurance carriers or financial institutions; volatility or declines in insurance markets and premiums on which our commissions are based, but which we do not control;
Our ability to continue to manage our indebtedness;
Our ability to compete effectively in our industry, material changes in commercial property and casualty markets generally or the availability of insurance products or changes in premiums resulting from a catastrophic event, such as a hurricane;
Disintermediation within the insurance industry, including increased competition from insurance companies, technology companies and the financial services industry, as well as the shift away from traditional insurance markets;
Our ability to attract and retain key employees and clients and attract new business;
Our ability to maintain our corporate culture;
The timing or ability to carry out share repurchases;
The timing or ability to carry out refinancing or take other steps to manage our capital and the limitations in our long-term debt agreements that may restrict our ability to take these actions;
Fluctuations in our earnings as a result of potential changes to our valuation allowance(s) on our deferred taxes;
Any fluctuations in exchange and interest rates that could affect expenses and revenue;
The potential costs and difficulties in complying with a wide variety of laws and regulations and any related changes;
Changes in the tax or accounting policies or treatment of our operations and fluctuations in our tax rate;
Any potential impact of U.S. healthcare or National Flood Insurance Program legislation;
The impact of federal and state income tax reform;
The impact of the 2018 federal government shutdown and the possibility of a future federal government shutdown;
Uncertainties in U.S. administrative policy regarding trade agreements and international trade relations;
Exposure to potential liabilities arising from errors and omissions and other potential claims against us;
The interruption or loss of our information processing systems or failure to maintain secure information systems and other factors that the Company may not have currently identified or quantified; and

Other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings.

Assumptions as to any of the foregoing and all statements are not based upon historical fact, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. Forward-looking statements that we make or that are made by others on our behalf are based upon a knowledge of our business and the environment in which we operate, but because of the factors listed above, among others, actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements. Consequently, these cautionary statements qualify all of the forward-looking statements we make herein. We cannot assure you that the results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results or developments will result in the expected consequences for us or affect us, our business or our operations in the way we expect. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. We assume no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements.


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 — Financial Statements (Unaudited)

BROWN & BROWN, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

For the three months

ended September 30,

 

 

For the nine months

ended September 30,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

617,363

 

 

$

529,813

 

 

$

1,807,758

 

 

$

1,502,219

 

Investment income

 

 

1,668

 

 

 

719

 

 

 

4,274

 

 

 

2,051

 

Other income, net

 

 

(348

)

 

 

318

 

 

 

1,150

 

 

 

1,228

 

Total revenues

 

 

618,683

 

 

 

530,850

 

 

 

1,813,182

 

 

 

1,505,498

 

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

 

331,120

 

 

 

268,045

 

 

 

973,567

 

 

 

790,902

 

Other operating expenses

 

 

96,409

 

 

 

83,697

 

 

 

283,242

 

 

 

243,704

 

(Gain)/loss on disposal

 

 

(3,815

)

 

 

1,106

 

 

 

(4,326

)

 

 

(1,544

)

Amortization

 

 

26,272

 

 

 

21,637

 

 

 

78,418

 

 

 

62,961

 

Depreciation

 

 

5,815

 

 

 

5,259

 

 

 

17,516

 

 

 

16,410

 

Interest

 

 

16,314

 

 

 

8,963

 

 

 

47,805

 

 

 

28,686

 

Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

(5,270

)

 

 

(357

)

 

 

(6,920

)

 

 

2,528

 

Total expenses

 

 

466,845

 

 

 

388,350

 

 

 

1,389,302

 

 

 

1,143,647

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

151,838

 

 

 

142,500

 

 

 

423,880

 

 

 

361,851

 

Income taxes

 

 

36,332

 

 

 

36,447

 

 

 

101,885

 

 

 

91,048

 

Net income

 

$

115,506

 

 

$

106,053

 

 

$

321,995

 

 

$

270,803

 

Net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.38

 

 

$

1.14

 

 

$

0.98

 

Diluted

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.38

 

 

$

1.14

 

 

$

0.96

 

Dividends declared per share

 

$

0.080

 

 

$

0.075

 

 

$

0.240

 

 

$

0.225

 

(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)For the three months 
 ended June 30,
 For the six months 
 ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
REVENUES       
Commissions and fees$572,932
 $472,068
 $1,190,395
 $972,406
Investment income1,525
 731
 2,606
 1,332
Other income, net762
 388
 1,498
 910
Total revenues575,219
 473,187
 1,194,499
 974,648
EXPENSES       
Employee compensation and benefits309,610
 251,958
 642,447
 522,857
Other operating expenses98,050
 83,694
 186,833
 160,007
(Gain)/loss on disposal(1,016) (230) (511) (2,650)
Amortization25,954
 20,785
 52,146
 41,324
Depreciation5,666
 5,599
 11,701
 11,151
Interest16,293
 10,052
 31,491
 19,723
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables(2,860) 419
 (1,650) 2,885
Total expenses451,697
 372,277
 922,457
 755,297
Income before income taxes123,522
 100,910
 272,042
 219,351
Income taxes30,929
 26,988
 65,553
 54,601
Net income$92,593
 $73,922
 $206,489
 $164,750
Net income per share:       
Basic$0.33
 $0.27
 $0.73
 $0.60
Diluted$0.33
 $0.26
 $0.73
 $0.58
Dividends declared per share$0.080
 $0.075
 $0.160
 $0.150

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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BROWN & BROWN, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

September 30,

2019

 

 

December 31,

2018

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

497,510

 

 

$

438,961

 

Restricted cash and investments

 

 

377,085

 

 

 

338,635

 

Short-term investments

 

 

9,935

 

 

 

12,868

 

Premiums, commissions and fees receivable

 

 

895,612

 

 

 

844,815

 

Reinsurance recoverable

 

 

309,787

 

 

 

65,396

 

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

 

 

383,565

 

 

 

337,920

 

Other current assets

 

 

133,443

 

 

 

128,716

 

Total current assets

 

 

2,606,937

 

 

 

2,167,311

 

Fixed assets, net

 

 

128,889

 

 

 

100,395

 

Operating lease assets

 

 

193,419

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

3,702,265

 

 

 

3,432,786

 

Amortizable intangible assets, net

 

 

923,418

 

 

 

898,807

 

Investments

 

 

28,137

 

 

 

17,394

 

Other assets

 

 

97,599

 

 

 

71,975

 

Total assets

 

$

7,680,664

 

 

$

6,688,668

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums payable to insurance companies

 

$

906,136

 

 

$

857,559

 

Losses and loss adjustment reserve

 

 

309,787

 

 

 

65,212

 

Unearned premiums

 

 

383,565

 

 

 

337,920

 

Premium deposits and credits due customers

 

 

118,350

 

 

 

105,640

 

Accounts payable

 

 

103,920

 

 

 

87,345

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

272,166

 

 

 

279,310

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

55,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

2,148,924

 

 

 

1,782,986

 

Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs

 

 

1,513,560

 

 

 

1,456,990

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

177,097

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

 

322,024

 

 

 

315,732

 

Other liabilities

 

 

204,536

 

 

 

132,392

 

Shareholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized 560,000 shares; issued 297,136

   shares and outstanding 282,498 shares at 2019, issued 293,380 shares and outstanding

   279,583 shares at 2018 - in thousands.

 

 

29,714

 

 

 

29,338

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

703,949

 

 

 

615,180

 

Treasury stock, at cost at 14,638 shares at 2019 and 13,797 shares at 2018, respectively - in thousands

 

 

(507,314

)

 

 

(477,572

)

Retained earnings

 

 

3,088,174

 

 

 

2,833,622

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

3,314,523

 

 

 

3,000,568

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

7,680,664

 

 

$

6,688,668

 

(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)June 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
ASSETS   
Current Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$432,548
 $438,961
Restricted cash and investments382,233
 338,635
Short-term investments10,542
 12,868
Premiums, commissions and fees receivable913,910
 844,815
Reinsurance recoverable77,335
 65,396
Prepaid reinsurance premiums343,594
 337,920
Other current assets131,386
 128,716
Total current assets2,291,548
 2,167,311
Fixed assets, net122,511
 100,395
Operating lease assets184,027
 
Goodwill3,551,661
 3,432,786
Amortizable intangible assets, net899,583
 898,807
Investments24,896
 17,394
Other assets90,541
 71,975
Total assets$7,164,767
 $6,688,668
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current Liabilities:   
Premiums payable to insurance companies$979,417
 $857,559
Losses and loss adjustment reserve77,335
 65,212
Unearned premiums343,594
 337,920
Premium deposits and credits due customers93,827
 105,640
Accounts payable98,869
 87,345
Accrued expenses and other liabilities259,068
 279,310
Current portion of long-term debt55,000
 50,000
Total current liabilities1,907,110
 1,782,986
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs1,426,777
 1,456,990
Operating lease liabilities169,555
 
Deferred income taxes, net310,510
 315,732
Other liabilities170,184
 132,392
Shareholders’ Equity:   
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized 560,000 shares; issued 295,819 shares and outstanding 281,456 shares at 2019, issued 293,380 shares and outstanding 279,583 shares at 2018 - in thousands.29,582
 29,338
Additional paid-in capital653,415
 615,180
Treasury stock, at cost at 14,363 shares at 2019 and 13,797 shares at 2018 - in thousands(497,572) (477,572)
Retained earnings2,995,206
 2,833,622
Total shareholders’ equity3,180,631
 3,000,568
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$7,164,767
 $6,688,668

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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BROWN & BROWN, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Shares

 

 

Par Value

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

 

Treasury

Stock

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2018

 

 

293,380

 

 

$

29,338

 

 

$

615,180

 

 

$

(477,572

)

 

$

2,833,622

 

 

$

3,000,568

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

113,896

 

 

 

113,896

 

Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-

   sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans

 

 

2,465

 

 

 

246

 

 

 

5,963

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,209

 

Cash dividends paid ($0.080 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22,348

)

 

 

(22,348

)

Balance at March 31, 2019

 

 

295,845

 

 

 

29,584

 

 

 

621,249

 

 

 

(477,572

)

 

 

2,925,170

 

 

 

3,098,431

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,593

 

 

 

92,593

 

Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-

   sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

181

 

Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans

 

 

(54

)

 

 

(5

)

 

 

11,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,079

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

(20,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued to directors

 

 

28

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

877

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

880

 

Cash dividends paid ($0.080 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22,533

)

 

 

(22,533

)

Balance at June 30, 2019

 

 

295,819

 

 

 

29,582

 

 

 

653,415

 

 

 

(497,572

)

 

 

2,995,206

 

 

 

3,180,631

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115,506

 

 

 

115,506

 

Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-

   sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

21

 

Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans

 

 

748

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

30,583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,658

 

Common stock issued for agency acquisitions

 

 

569

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

19,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,742

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,742

)

Cash dividends paid ($0.080 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22,551

)

 

 

(22,551

)

Balance at September 30, 2019

 

 

297,136

 

 

 

29,714

 

 

 

703,949

 

 

 

(507,314

)

 

 

3,088,174

 

 

 

3,314,523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2017

 

 

286,895

 

 

 

28,689

 

 

 

483,733

 

 

 

(386,322

)

 

 

2,456,599

 

 

 

2,582,699

 

Adoption of Topic 606 at January 1, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117,515

 

 

 

117,515

 

Beginning balance after adoption of Topic 606

 

 

286,895

 

 

 

28,689

 

 

 

483,733

 

 

 

(386,322

)

 

 

2,574,114

 

 

 

2,700,214

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90,828

 

 

 

90,828

 

Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-

   sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(77

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(55

)

 

 

(132

)

Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans

 

 

53

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

(327

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(321

)

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,250

 

 

 

(11,250

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued to directors

 

 

13

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

699

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

700

 

Cash dividends paid ($0.075 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,696

)

 

 

(20,696

)

Balance at March 31, 2018

 

 

286,961

 

 

 

28,696

 

 

 

495,278

 

 

 

(397,572

)

 

 

2,644,191

 

 

 

2,770,593

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

73,922

 

 

 

73,922

 

Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-

   sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(27

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(29

)

Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans

 

 

123

 

 

12

 

 

 

7,699

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,711

 

Cash dividends paid ($0.075 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,715

)

 

 

(20,715

)

Balance at June 30, 2018

 

 

287,084

 

 

 

28,708

 

 

 

502,950

 

 

 

(397,572

)

 

 

2,697,396

 

 

 

2,831,482

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106,053

 

 

 

106,053

 

Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-

   sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68

)

Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans

 

 

3,025

 

 

 

303

 

 

 

22,583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,886

 

Cash dividends paid ($0.075 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,945

)

 

 

(20,945

)

Balance at September 30, 2018

 

 

290,109

 

 

$

29,011

 

 

$

525,465

 

 

$

(397,572

)

 

$

2,782,504

 

 

$

2,939,408

 

(UNAUDITED)
 Common Stock        
(in thousands, except per share data)Shares Par Value Additional Paid-In Capital Treasury Stock Retained Earnings Total
Balance at December 31, 2018293,380 $29,338
 $615,180
 $(477,572) $2,833,622
 $3,000,568
Net income   
  
   113,896
 113,896
Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities    106
     106
Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans2,465 246
 5,963
  
  
 6,209
Cash dividends paid ($0.080 per share)   
  
   (22,348) (22,348)
Balance at March 31, 2019295,845 29,584
 621,249
 (477,572) 2,925,170
 3,098,431
Net income   
  
   92,593
 92,593
Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities    205
   (24) 181
Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans(54) (5) 11,084
  
  
 11,079
Purchase of treasury stock   
 20,000
 (20,000)   
Common stock issued to directors28 3
 877
  
  
 880
Cash dividends paid ($0.080 per share)   
  
   (22,533) (22,533)
Balance at June 30, 2019295,819 29,582
 653,415
 (497,572) 2,995,206
 3,180,631
            
Balance at December 31, 2017286,895 28,689
 483,733
 (386,322) 2,456,599
 2,582,699
Adoption of Topic 606 at January 1, 2018        117,515
 117,515
Beginning balance after adoption of Topic 606286,895 28,689
 483,733
 (386,322) 2,574,114
 2,700,214
Net income   
  
   90,828
 90,828
Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities    (77)   (55) (132)
Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans53 6
 (327)  
  
 (321)
Purchase of treasury stock   
 11,250
 (11,250)   
Common stock issued to directors13 1
 699
  
  
 700
Cash dividends paid ($0.075 per share)   
  
   (20,696) (20,696)
Balance at March 31, 2018286,961 28,696
 495,278
 (397,572) 2,644,191
 2,770,593
Net income   
  
   73,922
 73,922
Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities    (27)   (2) (29)
Common stock issued for employee stock benefit plans123 12
 7,699
  
  
 7,711
Cash dividends paid ($0.075 per share)   
  
   (20,715) (20,715)
Balance at June 30, 2018287,084 $28,708
 $502,950
 $(397,572) $2,697,396
 $2,831,482

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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BROWN & BROWN, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)  

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

321,995

 

 

$

270,803

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization

 

 

78,418

 

 

 

62,961

 

Depreciation

 

 

17,516

 

 

 

16,410

 

Non-cash stock-based compensation

 

 

34,679

 

 

 

23,522

 

Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

(6,920

)

 

 

2,528

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

6,172

 

 

 

(16,416

)

Amortization of debt discount and disposal of deferred financing costs

 

 

1,521

 

 

 

1,220

 

Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investment

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(4

)

Net gain/(loss) on sales of investments, fixed assets and customer accounts

 

 

(4,108

)

 

 

(1,259

)

Payments on acquisition earn-outs in excess of original estimated payables

 

 

(351

)

 

 

(11,775

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions and divestitures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums, commissions and fees receivable (increase) decrease

 

 

(41,078

)

 

 

(24,560

)

Reinsurance recoverables (increase) decrease

 

 

(244,391

)

 

 

379,304

 

Prepaid reinsurance premiums (increase) decrease

 

 

(45,645

)

 

 

(23,938

)

Other assets (increase) decrease

 

 

(23,105

)

 

 

(9,052

)

Premiums payable to insurance companies increase (decrease)

 

 

43,055

 

 

 

19,179

 

Premium deposits and credits due customers increase (decrease)

 

 

12,335

 

 

 

16,089

 

Losses and loss adjustment reserve increase (decrease)

 

 

244,575

 

 

 

(378,246

)

Unearned premiums increase (decrease)

 

 

45,645

 

 

 

23,938

 

Accounts payable increase (decrease)

 

 

22,086

 

 

 

27,817

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities increase (decrease)

 

 

(22,462

)

 

 

(21,465

)

Other liabilities increase (decrease)

 

 

7,194

 

 

 

(1,539

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

447,120

 

 

 

355,517

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to fixed assets

 

 

(47,358

)

 

 

(28,859

)

Payments for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired

 

 

(288,393

)

 

 

(254,836

)

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets and customer accounts

 

 

3,499

 

 

 

3,338

 

Purchases of investments

 

 

(15,769

)

 

 

(8,897

)

Proceeds from sales of investments

 

 

8,385

 

 

 

17,551

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(339,636

)

 

 

(271,703

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on acquisition earn-outs

 

 

(7,514

)

 

 

(13,337

)

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

 

350,000

 

 

 

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

 

(36,250

)

 

 

(115,000

)

Deferred debt issuance costs

 

 

(3,701

)

 

 

 

Borrowings on revolving credit facility

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

 

Payments on revolving credit facilities

 

 

(350,000

)

 

 

 

Issuances of common stock for employee stock benefit plans

 

 

24,948

 

 

 

19,406

 

Repurchase shares to fund tax withholdings for non-cash stock-based compensation

 

 

(10,794

)

 

 

(11,928

)

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

(29,742

)

 

 

(11,250

)

Settlement (prepayment) of accelerated share repurchase program

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

11,250

 

Cash dividends paid

 

 

(67,432

)

 

 

(62,356

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(10,485

)

 

 

(183,215

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash

 

 

96,999

 

 

 

(99,401

)

Cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash at beginning of period

 

 

777,596

 

 

 

824,088

 

Cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash at end of period

 

$

874,595

 

 

$

724,687

 

 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$206,489
 $164,750
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Amortization52,146
 41,324
Depreciation11,701
 11,151
Non-cash stock-based compensation24,128
 15,027
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables(1,650) 2,885
Deferred income taxes(5,342) (16,437)
Amortization of debt discount and disposal of deferred financing costs988
 819
Accretion of discounts and premiums, investment(12) 1
Net gain/(loss) on sales of investments, fixed assets and customer accounts(346) (2,432)
Payments on acquisition earn-outs in excess of original estimated payables(267) (3,408)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions and divestitures:   
Premiums, commissions and fees receivable (increase) decrease(71,614) (29,471)
Reinsurance recoverables (increase) decrease(11,939) 388,704
Prepaid reinsurance premiums (increase) decrease(5,674) 10,310
Other assets (increase) decrease(22,122) (15,731)
Premiums payable to insurance companies increase (decrease)116,472
 106,839
Premium deposits and credits due customers increase (decrease)(12,003) 8,360
Losses and loss adjustment reserve increase (decrease)12,123
 (388,572)
Unearned premiums increase (decrease)5,674
 (10,310)
Accounts payable increase (decrease)23,773
 31,343
Accrued expenses and other liabilities increase (decrease)(32,269) (34,837)
Other liabilities increase (decrease)15,447
 (2,909)
Net cash provided by operating activities305,703
 277,406
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Additions to fixed assets(35,174) (19,390)
Payments for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired(146,646) (141,803)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets and customer accounts2,101
 2,906
Purchases of investments(9,265) (8,863)
Proceeds from sales of investments4,505
 16,346
Net cash used in investing activities(184,479) (150,804)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Payments on acquisition earn-outs(6,997) (5,183)
Proceeds from long-term debt350,000
 
Payments on long-term debt(22,500) (110,001)
Deferred debt issuance costs(3,701) 
Payments on revolving credit facilities(350,000) 
Issuances of common stock for employee stock benefit plans901
 720
Repurchase shares to fund tax withholdings for non-cash stock-based compensation(6,861) (7,656)
Purchase of treasury stock(20,000) (11,250)
Settlement (prepayment) of accelerated share repurchase program20,000
 11,250
Cash dividends paid(44,881) (41,411)
Net cash used in financing activities(84,039) (163,531)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash37,185
 (36,929)
Cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash at beginning of period777,596
 824,088
Cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash at end of period$814,781
 $787,159

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Refer to Note 10 for the reconciliations of cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash and investments.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1  Nature of Operations

Brown & Brown, Inc., a Florida corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Brown & Brown” or the “Company”) is a diversified insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs and service organization that markets and sells insurance products and services, primarily in the property, casualty and employee benefits areas. Brown & Brown’s business is divided into four4 reportable segments. The Retail Segment provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public entities, and to professional and individual customers. The National Programs Segment, which acts as a managing general agent (“MGA”), provides professional liability and related package products for certain professionals, a range of insurance products for individuals, flood coverage, and targeted products and services designated for specific industries, trade groups, governmental entities and market niches, all of which are delivered through a nationwide network of independent agents, including Brown & Brown retail agents. The Wholesale Brokerage Segment markets and sells excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers, as well as Brown & Brown retail agents. The Services Segment provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers’ compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare Set-aside services, Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services and claims adjusting services.

NOTE 2  Basis of Financial Reporting

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract,” which provides guidance for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license).  ASU 2018-15 will take effect for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019.  The impact of ASU 2018-15 is not expected to be material to the Company.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” The new guidance eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. The updated guidance requires an entity to perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value, and recognizing a non-cash impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value with the loss not exceeding the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 will take effect for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 and will be applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on future interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“Topic 842”), which provides guidance for accounting for leases.  Under Topic 842, all leases are required to be recorded on the balance sheet and are classified as either operating leases or finance leases.  Effective as of January 1, 2019, the Company adopted Topic 842, and all related amendments, which established Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842.  The Company adopted these standards by the recognition of right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities on the balance sheet. As permitted by Topic 842, the Company elected the transition practical expedient to adopt as of January 1, 2019, the date of initial application under the modified retrospective approach for leases existing at that date, with an adjustment to retained earnings. As a result, the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2018 was not restated and continues to be reported under ASC Topic 840 (“Topic 840”) which did not require the recognition of operating lease liabilities on the balance sheet, and thus is not comparative.  For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, all of the Company's leases are classified as


operating leases, which are primarily real estate leases for office space.  The expense recognition for operating leases under Topic 842 is substantially consistent with Topic 840, where operating lease charges are recorded entirely in operating expenses.  As a result, there is no significant difference in the Company's results of operations presented in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for each period presented.

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The adoption of Topic 842 had a significant impact on the Company's balance sheet with the recognition of the operating lease right-of-use asset and the liability for operating leases.  Upon adoption, leases that were classified as operating leases under Topic 840 were classified as operating leases under Topic 842.  For the adoption of Topic 842, the Company recorded an adjustment of $202.9 million to operating lease right-of-use asset and the related lease liability, with no impact to retained earnings.  The deferred rent previously accrued under Topic 840 was reclassified to the right-of-use asset upon the adoption of Topic 842.  The lease liability is the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments, determined under Topic 840, discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate at the effective date of January 1, 2019.  As permitted under Topic 842, the Company elected to use the practical expedient that permits the Company to not reassess whether a contract is or contains a lease, the classification of the Company's existing operating leases, and initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company did not elect the practical expedient to use hindsight in determining the lease term (when considering lessee options to extend or terminate the lease and to purchase the underlying asset) and in assessing impairment of the Company's right-of-use assets.  The application of the practical expedient did not have a significant impact on the measurement of the operating lease liability.

The impact of the adoption of Topic 842 on the balance sheet at January 1, 2019 was (in thousands):

(in thousands)

 

Balance at

December 31, 2018

 

 

Adjustments due

to Topic 842

 

 

Balance at

January 1, 2019

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current assets

 

 

128,716

 

 

 

(3,004

)

 

 

125,712

 

Operating lease assets

 

 

 

 

 

178,304

 

 

 

178,304

 

Total Assets

 

 

6,688,668

 

 

 

175,300

 

 

 

6,863,968

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

279,310

 

 

 

13,836

 

 

 

293,146

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

161,464

 

 

 

161,464

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

3,688,100

 

 

 

175,300

 

 

 

3,863,400

 

(in thousands)Balance at December 31, 2018 Adjustments due to Topic 842 Balance at January 1, 2019
Balance Sheet     
Assets:     
Other current assets128,716
 (3,004) 125,712
Operating lease assets
 178,304
 178,304
Total Assets6,688,668
 175,300
 6,863,968
Liabilities:     
Accrued expenses and other liabilities279,310
 13,836
 293,146
Operating lease liabilities
 161,464
 161,464
Total Liabilities3,688,100
 175,300
 3,863,400

For contracts entered into on or after the January 1, 2019, at the inception of a contract the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. This assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether the Company obtains the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. Leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019 are accounted for under Topic 840 and were not reassessed. For real estate leases that contain both lease and non-lease components, the Company elected to account the lease components together with non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance).

Leases are classified as either finance leases or operating leases. A lease is classified as a finance lease if any one of the following criteria are met: the lease transfers ownership of the asset by the end of the lease term, the lease contains an option to purchase the asset that is reasonably certain to be exercised, or the lease term is for a major part of the remaining useful life of the asset or the present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset. A lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not meet any one of these criteria. AllNone of the Company's real estate leases for office space do not meet the definition of a finance lease. The Company's policy is to own, rather than lease, equipment.

For leases at the lease commencement date, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognized. The right-of-use asset represents the right to use the leased asset for the lease term. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which primarily comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, plus any initial direct costs incurred, less any lease incentives received. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments under the lease. For the Company's operating leases, the lease payments are discounted using an incremental borrowing rate, which approximates the rate of interest that would be paid on a secured borrowing in an amount equal to the lease payments for the underlying asset under similar terms.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following: the fixed noncancelable lease payments, payments for optional renewal periods where it is reasonably certain the renewal period will be exercised, and payments for early termination options unless it is reasonably certain the lease will not be terminated early. Some of the Company's real estate leases contain variable lease payments, including payments based on an index or rate. Variable lease payments based on an index or rate are initially measured using the index or rate in effect at lease commencement and based on the minimum amount stated in the lease. Lease components are included in the measurement of the initial lease liability. Additional payments based on the change in an index or rate,


or payments based on a change in the Company's portion of the operating expenses, including real estate taxes and insurance, are recorded as a period expense when incurred. Lease modifications result in remeasurement of the right-of-use assets and the lease liability.

Lease expense for operating leases consists of the lease payments, inclusive of lease incentives, plus any initial direct costs, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Included in lease expense are any variable lease payments incurred in the period that were not included in the initial lease liability.

The Company elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a total term of 12 months or less. The effect of short-term leases on the Company's right-of-use asset and lease liability would not be significant.

NOTE 3  Revenues

The following tables present the revenues disaggregated by revenue source:

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2019

 

(in thousands)

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale

Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other (8)

 

 

Total

 

Base commissions (1)

 

$

248,488

 

 

$

92,224

 

 

$

68,162

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

408,874

 

Fees (2)

 

 

65,501

 

 

 

44,984

 

 

 

15,850

 

 

 

50,069

 

 

 

(288

)

 

 

176,116

 

Incentive commissions (3)

 

 

12,852

 

 

 

258

 

 

 

449

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

13,564

 

Profit-sharing contingent commissions (4)

 

 

7,848

 

 

 

4,412

 

 

 

1,927

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,187

 

Guaranteed supplemental commissions (5)

 

 

3,415

 

 

 

609

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,622

 

Investment income (6)

 

 

28

 

 

 

375

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

1,182

 

 

 

1,668

 

Other income, net (7)

 

 

(420

)

 

 

(8

)

 

 

75

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

(348

)

Total Revenues

 

$

337,712

 

 

$

142,854

 

 

$

87,109

 

 

$

50,106

 

 

$

902

 

 

$

618,683

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

 

(in thousands)

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale

Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other (8)

 

 

Total

 

Base commissions (1)

 

$

755,108

 

 

$

254,495

 

 

$

187,388

 

 

$

 

 

$

13

 

 

$

1,197,004

 

Fees (2)

 

 

178,205

 

 

 

109,702

 

 

 

42,299

 

 

 

150,276

 

 

 

(863

)

 

 

479,619

 

Incentive commissions (3)

 

 

68,342

 

 

 

(669

)

 

 

947

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

68,643

 

Profit-sharing contingent commissions (4)

 

 

26,054

 

 

 

9,365

 

 

 

6,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,492

 

Guaranteed supplemental commissions (5)

 

 

9,211

 

 

 

10,225

 

 

 

1,564

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,000

 

Investment income (6)

 

 

45

 

 

 

1,071

 

 

 

131

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

2,910

 

 

 

4,274

 

Other income, net (7)

 

 

716

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

387

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,150

 

Total Revenues

 

$

1,037,681

 

 

$

384,231

 

 

$

238,789

 

 

$

150,395

 

 

$

2,086

 

 

$

1,813,182

 

 Three months ended June 30, 2019
(in thousands)Retail National Programs 
Wholesale
Brokerage
 Services Other Total
Base commissions(1)
$219,421
 $85,093
 $65,052
 $
 $26
 $369,592
Fees(2)
68,827
 34,472
 13,940
 50,763
 (287) 167,715
Incentive commissions(3)
12,714
 (1,846) 125
 
 (94) 10,899
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(4)
6,659
 4,093
 1,231
 
 
 11,983
Guaranteed supplemental commissions(5)
2,556
 9,612
 575
 
 
 12,743
Investment income(6)
17
 380
 43
 34
 1,051
 1,525
Other income, net(7)
544
 13
 205
 
 
 762
    Total Revenues$310,738
 $131,817
 $81,171
 $50,797
 $696
 $575,219
 Six months ended June 30, 2019
(in thousands)Retail National Programs 
Wholesale
Brokerage
 Services Other Total
Base commissions(1)
$506,621
 $162,271
 $119,225
 $
 $14
 $788,131
Fees(2)
112,704
 64,718
 26,450
 100,207
 (575) 303,504
Incentive commissions(3)
55,489
 (927) 498
 
 17
 55,077
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(4)
18,206
 4,953
 4,146
 
 
 27,305
Guaranteed supplemental commissions(5)
5,796
 9,616
 966
 
 
 16,378
Investment income(6)
17
 696
 83
 82
 1,728
 2,606
Other income, net(7)
1,136
 50
 312
 
 
 1,498
    Total Revenues$699,969
 $241,377
 $151,680
 $100,289
 $1,184
 $1,194,499

(1)

(1)

Base commissions generally represent a percentage of the premium paid by an insured and are affected by fluctuations in both premium rate levels charged by insurance companies and the insureds’ underlying “insurable exposure units,” which are units that insurance companies use to measure or express insurance exposed to risk (such as property values, or sales and payroll levels) to determine what premium to charge the insured. Insurance companies establish these premium rates based upon many factors, including loss experience, risk profile and reinsurance rates paid by such insurance companies, none of which the Company controls.

(2)

(2)

Fee revenues relate to fees for services other than securing coverage for the Company's customers and fees negotiated in lieu of commissions.

(3)

(3)

Incentive commissions include additional commissions over base commissions received from insurance carriers based on predetermined production levels mutually agreed upon by both parties.

(4)

(4)

Profit-sharing contingent commissions are based primarily on underwriting results, but may also reflect considerations for volume, growth and/or retention.

(5)

(5)

Guaranteed supplemental commissions represent guaranteed fixed-base agreements in lieu of profit-sharing contingent commissions.

(6)

(6)

Investment income consists primarily of interest on cash and investments.

(7)

(7)

Other income consists primarily of legal settlements and other miscellaneous income.


(8)

Fees within other reflects the elimination of intercompany revenues.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

The balances of contract assets and contract liabilities arising from contracts with customers as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:

(in thousands)

 

September 30, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

Contract assets

 

$

297,696

 

 

$

265,994

 

Contract liabilities

 

$

55,138

 

 

$

53,496

 

(in thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Contract assets$285,099
 $265,994
Contract liabilities$58,726
 $53,496

Unbilled receivables (contract assets) arise when the Company recognizes revenue for amounts which have not yet been billed in the Company's systems and are reflected in premiums, commissions and fee receivables in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.  Deferred revenue (contract liabilities) relates to payments received in advance of performance under the contract before the transfer of a good or service to the customer.   Deferred revenue is reflected within accrued expenses and other liabilities for those to be recognized in less than 12 months and in other liabilities for those to be recognized more than 12 months from the date presented in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, deferred revenue consisted of $41.7$37.5 million as current portion to be recognized within one year and $17$17.6 million in long term to be recognized beyond one year.  As of December 31, 2018, deferred revenue consisted of $37.0 million as current portion to be recognized within one year and $16.5 million in long-term deferred revenue to be recognized beyond one year.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the amount of revenue recognized related to performance obligations satisfied in a previous period, was $12.8$14.0 million.  This revenue is primarily related to variable consideration and is inclusive of changes due to estimates.

Other Assets and Deferred Cost

Incremental cost to obtain - The Company defers certain costs to obtain customer contracts primarily as they relate to commission-based compensation plans in the Retail Segment, in which the Company pays an incremental amount of compensation on new business. These incremental costs are deferred and amortized over a 15-year period.  The cost to obtain balance within the other assets caption in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was $19.7$23.4 million and $13.2 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company deferred $7.1$11.6 million of incremental cost to obtain customer contracts.  The Company expensed $0.6recorded an expense of $1.4 million ofassociated with the incremental cost to obtain customer contracts for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.

Cost to fulfill - The Company defers certain costs to fulfill contracts and recognizes these costs as the associated performance obligations are fulfilled.  The cost to fulfill balance within the other current assets caption in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was $69.0$68.0 million and $69.8 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company had net expense of $0.8$1.9 million related to the release of previously deferred contract fulfillment costs associated with performance obligations that were satisfied in the period, net of current year deferrals for costs incurred that related to performance obligations yet to be fulfilled.


NOTE 4  Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares (including participating securities) issued and outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding plus equivalent shares, assuming the exercise of stock options. The dilutive effect of stock options is computed by application of the treasury-stock method. The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

For the three months 
 ended June 30,
 For the six months 
 ended June 30,

 

For the three months

ended September 30,

 

 

For the nine months

ended September 30,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)2019 2018 2019 2018

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Net income$92,593
 $73,922
 $206,489
 $164,750

 

$

115,506

 

 

$

106,053

 

 

$

321,995

 

 

$

270,803

 

Net income attributable to unvested awarded performance stock(3,020) (1,618) (6,273) (3,529)

 

 

(3,772

)

 

 

(2,716

)

 

 

(10,386

)

 

 

(6,185

)

Net income attributable to common shares$89,573
 $72,304
 $200,216
 $161,221

 

$

111,734

 

 

$

103,337

 

 

$

311,609

 

 

$

264,618

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic281,754
 276,123
 281,163
 276,038

 

 

282,178

 

 

 

278,132

 

 

 

281,505

 

 

 

276,744

 

Less unvested awarded performance stock included in weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic(9,191) (6,042) (8,542) (5,912)

 

 

(9,216

)

 

 

(7,124

)

 

 

(9,080

)

 

 

(6,321

)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for basic net income per common share272,563
 270,081
 272,621
 270,126

 

 

272,962

 

 

 

271,008

 

 

 

272,425

 

 

 

270,423

 

Dilutive effect of stock options1,839
 5,827
 2,083
 5,683

 

 

2,113

 

 

 

4,274

 

 

 

2,104

 

 

 

5,191

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding – diluted274,402
 275,908
 274,704
 275,809

 

 

275,075

 

 

 

275,282

 

 

 

274,529

 

 

 

275,614

 

Net income per share:       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic$0.33
 $0.27
 $0.73
 $0.60

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.38

 

 

$

1.14

 

 

$

0.98

 

Diluted$0.33
 $0.26
 $0.73
 $0.58

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.38

 

 

$

1.14

 

 

$

0.96

 


NOTE 5  Business Combinations

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, Brown & Brown acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of eleven17 insurance intermediaries and all of the stock of one1 insurance intermediary and two books of business (customer accounts).intermediary. Additionally, miscellaneous adjustments were recorded to the purchase price allocation of certain prior acquisitions completed within the last 12 months as permitted by Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805 — Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Such adjustments are presented in the “Other” category within the following two tables. The recorded purchase price for all acquisitions includes an estimation of the fair value of liabilities associated with any potential earn-out provisions. Subsequent changes in the fair value of earn-out obligations will be recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income when incurred.

The fair value of earn-out obligations is based on the present value of the expected future payments to be made to the sellers of the acquired businesses in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective purchase agreements. In determining fair value, the acquired business’s future performance is estimated using financial projections developed by management for the acquired business and reflects market participant assumptions regarding revenue growth and/or profitability. The expected future payments are estimated on the basis of the earn-out formula and performance targets specified in each purchase agreement compared to the associated financial projections. These payments are

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then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted rate that takes into consideration the likelihood that the forecasted earn-out payments will be made.

Based on the acquisition date and the complexity of the underlying valuation work, certain amounts included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements may be provisional and thus subject to further adjustments within the permitted measurement period, as defined in ASC 805. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, adjustments were made within the permitted measurement period that resulted in a decrease in the aggregate purchase price of the affected acquisitions of $6.5$6.6 million relating to the assumption of certain liabilities. These measurement period adjustments have been reflected as current period adjustments in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 in accordance with the guidance in ASU 2015-16 “Business Combinations.”  The measurement period adjustments primarily impacted goodwill, with no effect on earnings or cash in the current period.

Cash paid for acquisitions was $149.9$291.6 million in the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The Company completed 1218 acquisitions (excluding book of business purchases) in the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The Company completed eight18 acquisitions (excluding book of business purchases) in the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018.


The following table summarizes the purchase price allocations made as of the date of each acquisition for current year acquisitions and adjustments made during the measurement period for prior year acquisitions. During the measurement periods, the Company will adjust assets or liabilities if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of those assets and liabilities as of that date. These adjustments are made in the period in which the amounts are determined and the current period income effect of such adjustments will be calculated as if the adjustments had been completed as of the acquisition date.

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Business

segment

 

Effective

date of

acquisition

 

Cash

paid

 

 

Common Stock Issued

 

 

Other

payable

 

 

Recorded

earn-out

payable

 

 

Net assets

acquired

 

 

Maximum

potential earn-

out payable

 

Smith Insurance Associates,

   Inc. (Smith)

 

Retail

 

February 1, 2019

 

$

20,129

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,704

 

 

$

22,833

 

 

$

4,550

 

Donald P. Pipino Company,

   LTD (Pipino)

 

Retail

 

February 1, 2019

 

 

16,420

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

9,821

 

 

 

26,376

 

 

 

12,996

 

Cossio Insurance Agency (Cossio)

 

Retail

 

March 1, 2019

 

 

13,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

1,710

 

 

 

15,710

 

 

 

2,000

 

Medval LLC (Medval)

 

Services

 

March 1, 2019

 

 

29,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

1,684

 

 

 

30,890

 

 

 

2,500

 

United Development Systems, Inc. (United)

 

Retail

 

May 1, 2019

 

 

18,987

 

 

 

 

 

 

388

 

 

 

3,268

 

 

 

22,643

 

 

 

8,625

 

Twinbrook Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (Twinbrook)

 

Retail

 

June 1, 2019

 

 

26,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

1,565

 

 

 

28,216

 

 

 

5,073

 

Innovative Risk Solutions, Inc. (IRS)

 

Retail

 

July 1, 2019

 

 

26,435

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,465

 

 

 

5,482

 

 

 

34,382

 

 

 

9,000

 

WBR Insurance Agency, LLC et al (WBR)

 

Retail

 

August 1, 2019

 

 

10,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

203

 

 

 

2,197

 

 

 

13,067

 

 

 

4,575

 

West Ridge Insurance Agency, Inc. d/b/a Yozell Associates (Yozell)

 

Retail

 

August 1, 2019

 

 

13,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

470

 

 

 

768

 

 

 

14,268

 

 

 

6,730

 

CKP Insurance, LLC (CKP)

 

Retail

 

August 1, 2019

 

 

89,190

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

38,093

 

 

 

151,283

 

 

 

76,500

 

Other

 

Various

 

Various

 

 

27,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,291

 

 

 

4,172

 

 

 

32,868

 

 

 

9,404

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

291,610

 

 

$

20,000

 

 

$

9,462

 

 

$

71,464

 

 

$

392,536

 

 

$

141,953

 

(in thousands)             
Name
Business
segment
 
Effective
date of
acquisition
 
Cash
paid
 
Other
payable
 
Recorded
earn-out
payable
 
Net assets
acquired
 
Maximum
potential earn-
out payable
Smith Insurance Associates, Inc. (Smith)Retail February 1, 2019 $20,129
 $
 $2,704
 $22,833
 $4,550
Donald P. Pipino Company, LTD (Pipino)Retail February 1, 2019 16,420
 135
 9,821
 26,376
 12,996
Cossio Insurance Agency (Cossio)Retail March 1, 2019 13,990
 10
 1,710
 15,710
 2,000
Medval LLC (Medval)Services March 1, 2019 29,106
 100
 1,684
 30,890
 2,500
United Development Systems, Inc. (United)Retail May 1, 2019 18,987
 388
 3,268
 22,643
 8,625
Twinbrook Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (Twinbrook)Retail June 1, 2019 26,251
 400
 1,565
 28,216
 5,073
OtherVarious Various 24,980
 1,126
 3,214
 29,320
 7,709
Total    $149,863
 $2,159
 $23,966
 $175,988
 $43,453

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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the aggregate assets and liabilities acquired as of the date of each acquisition and adjustments made during the measurement period of the prior year acquisitions.

(in thousands)

 

Smith

 

 

Pipino

 

 

Cossio

 

 

Medval

 

 

United

 

 

Twinbrook

 

 

IRS

 

 

WBR

 

 

Yozell

 

 

CKP

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Cash

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,217

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,217

 

Other current assets

 

 

473

 

 

 

819

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

1,708

 

 

 

477

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,200

 

 

 

169

 

 

 

1,473

 

 

 

8,900

 

 

 

(6,173

)

 

 

9,063

 

Fixed assets

 

 

39

 

 

 

112

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

193

 

 

 

(166

)

 

 

395

 

Goodwill

 

 

16,249

 

 

 

16,765

 

 

 

11,319

 

 

 

19,108

 

 

 

15,111

 

 

 

19,839

 

 

 

24,040

 

 

 

9,376

 

 

 

9,212

 

 

 

110,765

 

 

 

23,523

 

 

 

275,307

 

Purchased customer accounts

 

 

6,500

 

 

 

11,360

 

 

 

4,324

 

 

 

7,300

 

 

 

7,065

 

 

 

8,557

 

 

 

9,246

 

 

 

4,022

 

 

 

3,550

 

 

 

32,274

 

 

 

10,732

 

 

 

104,930

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

41

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

128

 

 

 

312

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

772

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(732

)

 

 

55

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

23,302

 

 

 

29,839

 

 

 

15,710

 

 

 

31,399

 

 

 

22,684

 

 

 

28,493

 

 

 

34,508

 

 

 

13,611

 

 

 

14,268

 

 

 

152,153

 

 

 

27,312

 

 

 

393,279

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

(469

)

 

 

(3,463

)

 

 

 

 

 

(480

)

 

 

(41

)

 

 

(277

)

 

 

(126

)

 

 

(166

)

 

 

 

 

 

(870

)

 

 

5,556

 

 

 

(336

)

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(29

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(378

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(407

)

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

(469

)

 

 

(3,463

)

 

 

 

 

 

(509

)

 

 

(41

)

 

 

(277

)

 

 

(126

)

 

 

(544

)

 

 

 

 

 

(870

)

 

 

5,556

 

 

 

(743

)

Net assets acquired

 

$

22,833

 

 

$

26,376

 

 

$

15,710

 

 

$

30,890

 

 

$

22,643

 

 

$

28,216

 

 

$

34,382

 

 

$

13,067

 

 

$

14,268

 

 

$

151,283

 

 

$

32,868

 

 

$

392,536

 

(in thousands) Smith Pipino Cossio Medval United Twinbrook Other Total
Cash $
 $
 $
 $3,218
 $
 $
 $
 $3,218
Other current assets 473
 819
 17
 1,708
 477
 
 (6,658) (3,164)
Fixed assets 39
 112
 29
 50
 $20
 $85
 $(97) $238
Goodwill 16,249
 16,765
 11,319
 19,108
 15,111
 19,839
 22,111
 120,502
Purchased customer accounts 6,500
 11,360
 4,324
 7,300
 7,065
 8,557
 9,013
 54,119
Non-compete agreements 41
 11
 21
 1
 11
 12
 106
 203
Other assets 
 772
 
 14
 
 
 (732) 54
Total assets acquired 23,302
 29,839
 15,710
 31,399
 22,684
 28,493
 23,743
 175,170
Other current liabilities (469) (3,463) 
 (480) (41) (277) 5,577
 847
Other liabilities 
 
 
 (29) 
 
 
 (29)
Total liabilities assumed (469) (3,463) 
 (509) (41) (277) 5,577
 818
Net assets acquired $22,833
 $26,376
 $15,710
 $30,890
 $22,643
 $28,216
 $29,320
 $175,988

The other column represents current year acquisitions with total net assets acquired of less than $10.0 million and adjustments from prior year acquisitions that were made within the permitted measurement period.

The weighted average useful lives for the acquired amortizable intangible assets are as follows: purchased customer accounts, 15 years; and non-compete agreements, 5 years.

Goodwill of $120.5$275.3 million, which is net of any opening balance sheet adjustments within the allowable measurement period, was allocated to the Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage and Services Segments in the amounts of $95.1$249.7 million, $6.1$0.1 million, $6.2 million and $19.3 million, respectively. Of the total goodwill of $120.5$275.3 million, the amount currently deductible for income tax purposes is $96.5$203.8 million and the remaining $24.0$71.5 million relates to the recorded earn-out payables and will not be deductible until it is earned and paid.


For the acquisitions completed during 2019, the results of operations since the acquisition dates have been combined with those of the Company. The total revenues from the acquisitions completed through JuneSeptember 30, 2019, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, was $16.4$31.0 million. The income before income taxes, including the intercompany cost of capital charge, from the acquisitions completed through JuneSeptember 30, 2019, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, was $2.6$0.3 million. If the acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods, the Company’s results of operations would be as shown in the following table. These unaudited pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the actual results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisitions actually been made at the beginning of the respective periods.

(UNAUDITED)

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Total revenues

 

$

619,359

 

 

$

547,196

 

 

$

1,853,193

 

 

$

1,578,627

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

152,038

 

 

$

147,351

 

 

$

438,289

 

 

$

385,327

 

Net income

 

$

115,658

 

 

$

109,663

 

 

$

332,940

 

 

$

288,373

 

Net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

1.18

 

 

$

1.04

 

Diluted

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

1.17

 

 

$

1.02

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

272,962

 

 

 

271,008

 

 

 

272,425

 

 

 

270,423

 

Diluted

 

 

275,075

 

 

 

275,282

 

 

 

274,529

 

 

 

275,614

 

(UNAUDITED)Three months ended 
 June 30,
 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2019 2018 2019 2018
Total revenues$576,706
 $486,052
 $1,204,844
 $1,002,442
Income before income taxes$124,019
 $104,549
 $275,188
 $227,202
Net income$92,965
 $76,588
 $208,876
 $170,647
Net income per share:       
Basic$0.33
 $0.28
 $0.74
 $0.62
Diluted$0.33
 $0.27
 $0.74
 $0.61
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:       
Basic272,563
 270,081
 272,621
 270,126
Diluted274,402
 275,908
 274,704
 275,809

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As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, the fair values of the estimated acquisition earn-out payables were re-evaluated and measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) as defined in ASC 820-Fair Value Measurement. The resulting additions, payments, and net changes, as well as the interest expense accretion on the estimated acquisition earn-out payables, for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, were as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Balance as of the beginning of the period

 

$

104,976

 

 

$

52,540

 

 

$

89,924

 

 

$

36,175

 

Additions to estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

47,498

 

 

 

29,646

 

 

 

71,464

 

 

 

51,717

 

Payments for estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

(601

)

 

 

(16,521

)

 

 

(7,865

)

 

 

(25,112

)

Subtotal

 

 

151,873

 

 

 

65,665

 

 

 

153,523

 

 

 

62,780

 

Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value on estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

(6,573

)

 

 

(928

)

 

 

(10,873

)

 

 

945

 

Interest expense accretion

 

 

1,303

 

 

 

571

 

 

 

3,953

 

 

 

1,583

 

Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition

   earn-out payables

 

 

(5,270

)

 

 

(357

)

 

 

(6,920

)

 

 

2,528

 

Balance as of September 30,

 

$

146,603

 

 

$

65,308

 

 

$

146,603

 

 

$

65,308

 

 Three months ended 
 June 30,
 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Balance as of the beginning of the period$108,710
 $40,600
 $89,924
 $36,175
Additions to estimated acquisition earn-out payables5,811
 17,549
 23,966
 22,071
Payments for estimated acquisition earn-out payables(6,685) (6,028) (7,264) (8,591)
Subtotal107,836
 52,121
 106,626
 49,655
Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables:       
Change in fair value on estimated acquisition earn-out payables(4,350) (189) (4,301) 1,873
Interest expense accretion1,490
 608
 2,651
 1,012
Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables(2,860) 419
 (1,650) 2,885
Balance as of June 30,$104,976
 $52,540
 $104,976
 $52,540

Of the $105.0$146.6 million estimated acquisition earn-out payables as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, $12.8$23.7 million was recorded as accounts payable and $92.2$122.9 million was recorded as other non-current liabilities. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the maximum future acquisition contingency payments related to all acquisitions was $224.1$310.6 million, inclusive of the $105.0$146.6 million estimated acquisition earn-out payables as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.  Included within the additions to estimated acquisition earn-out payables are any adjustments to opening balance sheet items within the allowable measurement period, which may therefore differ from previously reported amounts.


NOTE 6  Goodwill

Goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value-based test. The Company completed its most recent annual assessment as of November 30, 2018, and identified no impairment as a result of the evaluation.

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 are as follows:

(in thousands)Retail 
National
Programs
 
Wholesale
Brokerage
 Services Total

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale

Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Total

 

Balance as of December 31, 2018$2,063,150
 $926,206
 $291,622
 $151,808
 $3,432,786

 

$

2,063,150

 

 

$

926,206

 

 

$

291,622

 

 

$

151,808

 

 

$

3,432,786

 

Goodwill of acquired businesses95,086
 
 6,063
 19,353
 120,502

 

 

249,691

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

6,189

 

 

 

19,353

 

 

 

275,307

 

Goodwill disposed of relating to sales of businesses(1,627) 
 
 
 (1,627)

 

 

(5,089

)

 

 

(739

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,828

)

Balance as of June 30, 2019$2,156,609
 $926,206
 $297,685
 $171,161
 $3,551,661

Balance as of September 30, 2019

 

$

2,307,752

 

 

$

925,541

 

 

$

297,811

 

 

$

171,161

 

 

$

3,702,265

 


NOTE 7  Amortizable Intangible Assets

Amortizable intangible assets at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following:

 

 

September 30, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

(in thousands)

 

Gross

carrying

value

 

 

Accumulated

amortization

 

 

Net

carrying

value

 

 

Weighted

average

life

(years) (1)

 

 

Gross

carrying

value

 

 

Accumulated

amortization

 

 

Net

carrying

value

 

 

Weighted

average

life

(years) (1)

 

Purchased customer accounts

 

$

1,905,638

 

 

$

(985,436

)

 

$

920,202

 

 

 

15.0

 

 

$

1,804,404

 

 

$

(909,415

)

 

$

894,989

 

 

 

14.9

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

33,781

 

 

 

(30,565

)

 

 

3,216

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

33,469

 

 

 

(29,651

)

 

 

3,818

 

 

 

4.5

 

Total

 

$

1,939,419

 

 

$

(1,016,001

)

 

$

923,418

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,837,873

 

 

$

(939,066

)

 

$

898,807

 

 

 

 

 

 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Gross
carrying
value
 
Accumulated
amortization
 
Net
carrying
value
 
Weighted
average
life
(years)(1)
 
Gross
carrying
value
 
Accumulated
amortization
 
Net
carrying
value
 
Weighted
average
life
(years)(1)
Purchased customer accounts$1,856,534
 $(960,399) $896,135
 15.0 $1,804,404
 $(909,415) $894,989
 14.9
Non-compete agreements33,672
 (30,224) 3,448
 4.5 33,469
 (29,651) 3,818
 4.5
Total$1,890,206
 $(990,623) $899,583
   $1,837,873
 $(939,066) $898,807
  

(1)

(1)

Weighted average life calculated as of the date of acquisition.

Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the years ending December 31, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 is estimated to be $103.2$104.7 million, $96.5$99.8 million, $93.0$96.3 million, $88.5$91.8 million, and $81.5$84.8 million, respectively.


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NOTE 8  Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt at JuneSeptember 30, 2019andDecember 31, 2018consisted of the following:  

(in thousands)

 

September 30, 2019

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

Current portion of long-term debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of 5-year term loan facility expires 2022

 

$

40,000

 

 

$

35,000

 

Current portion of 5-year term loan facility expires 2023

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

15,000

 

Total current portion of long-term debt

 

 

55,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Long-term debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note agreements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.200% senior notes, semi-annual interest payments, net of the unamortized discount,

   balloon due 2024

 

$

499,219

 

 

$

499,101

 

4.500% senior notes, semi-annual interest payments, net of the unamortized discount,

   balloon due 2029

 

 

349,470

 

 

 

 

Total notes

 

 

848,689

 

 

 

499,101

 

Credit agreements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5-year term-loan facility, periodic interest and principal payments, LIBOR plus up to

   1.750%, expires June 28, 2022

 

 

300,000

 

 

 

330,000

 

5-year revolving-loan facility, periodic interest payments, LIBOR plus up to 1.500%, plus

   commitment fees up to 0.250%, expires June 28, 2022

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

350,000

 

5-year term-loan facility, periodic interest and principal payments, LIBOR plus up to

   1.750%, expires December 21, 2023

 

 

273,750

 

 

 

285,000

 

Total credit agreements

 

 

673,750

 

 

 

965,000

 

Debt issuance costs (contra)

 

 

(8,879

)

 

 

(7,111

)

Total long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs

 

 

1,513,560

 

 

 

1,456,990

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

55,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Total debt

 

$

1,568,560

 

 

$

1,506,990

 

(in thousands)June 30,
2019
 December 31, 2018
Current portion of long-term debt:   
Current portion of 5-year term loan facility expires 2022$40,000
 $35,000
Current portion of 5-year term loan facility expires 202315,000
 15,000
Total current portion of long-term debt55,000
 50,000
Long-term debt:   
Note agreements:   
4.200% senior notes, semi-annual interest payments, net of the unamortized discount, balloon due 2024$499,180
 $499,101
4.500% senior notes, semi-annual interest payments, net of the unamortized discount, balloon due 2029349,456
 
Total notes848,636
 499,101
Credit agreements:   
5-year term-loan facility, periodic interest and principal payments, LIBOR plus up to 1.750%, expires June 28, 2022310,000
 330,000
5-year revolving-loan facility, periodic interest payments, LIBOR plus up to 1.500%, plus commitment fees up to 0.250%, expires June 28, 2022
 350,000
5-year term-loan facility, periodic interest and principal payments, LIBOR plus up to 1.750%, expires December 21, 2023277,500
 285,000
Total credit agreements587,500
 965,000
Debt issuance costs (contra)(9,359) (7,111)
Total long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs1,426,777
 1,456,990
Current portion of long-term debt55,000
 50,000
Total debt$1,481,777
 $1,506,990

On June 28, 2017, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) with the lenders named therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and certain other banks as co-syndication agents and co-documentation agents. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amended and restated the credit agreement dated April 17, 2014, among such parties (the “Original Credit Agreement”). The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement extends the applicable maturity date of the existing revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) of $800.0 million to June 28, 2022 and re-evidences unsecured term loans at $400.0 million while also extending the applicable maturity date to June 28, 2022. The quarterly term loan principal amortization schedule was reset. At the time of the execution of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, $67.5 million of principal from the original unsecured term loans was repaid using operating cash balances, and the Company added an additional $2.8 million in debt issuance costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility to the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company also expensed to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $0.2 million of debt issuance costs related to the Original Credit Agreement due to certain lenders exiting prior to execution of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Company also carried forward $1.6 million on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet the remaining unamortized portion of the Original Credit Agreement debt issuance costs, which will be amortized over the term of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. On JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company made a scheduled principal payment of $10.0 million per the terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, there was an outstanding debt balance issued under the term loan of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement of $350.0$340.0 million with noand $100.0 million borrowings outstanding against the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2018, there was an outstanding debt balance issued under the term loan of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement of $365.0 million with $350.0 million in borrowings outstanding against the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company had borrowed approximately $600.0 million under its Revolving Credit Facility on November 15, 2018 in connection with the closing of the acquisition of certain assets and assumption of certain liabilities of the Hays Companies. Per the terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, a scheduled principal payment of $10.0 million is due September 30,December 31, 2019.

On September 18, 2014, the Company issued $500.0 million of 4.200% unsecured Senior Notes due in 2024. The Senior Notes were given investment grade ratings of BBB-/Baa3 with a stable outlook. The notes are subject to certain covenant restrictions and regulations which are customary for credit rated obligations. At the time of funding, the proceeds were offered at a discount of the original note amount which also excluded an underwriting fee discount. The net proceeds received from the issuance were used to repay the outstanding balance of $475.0 million on the Revolving Credit Facility and for other general corporate purposes. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there was an outstanding debt balance of $500.0 million exclusive of the associated discount balance.


On December 21, 2018, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”) with the lenders named therein, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and certain other banks as co-syndication agents and as joint

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lead arrangers and joint bookrunners. The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured term loan in the initial amount of $300.0 million, which may, subject to lenders’ discretion, potentially be increased up to an aggregate amount of $450.0 million (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan is repayable over the five-year term from the effective date of the Term Loan Credit Agreement, which was December 21, 2018. Based on the Company’s net debt leverage ratio or a non-credit enhanced senior unsecured long-term debt rating as determined by Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Service, the rates of interest charged on the term loan are 1.00% to 1.75%, above the adjusted 1-Month LIBOR rate. On December 21, 2018, the Company borrowed $300.0 million under the Term Loan Credit Agreement and used $250.0 million of the proceeds to reduce indebtedness under the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated June 28, 2017, with the lenders named therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain other banks as co-syndication agents and co-documentation agents (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, there was an outstanding debt balance issued under the Term Loan of $292.5$288.8 million. As of December 31, 2018, there was an outstanding debt balance issued under the Term Loan of $300.0 million. Per the terms of the Term Loan Credit Agreement, a scheduled principal payment of $3.8 million is due September 30,December 31, 2019.

On March 11, 2019, the Company completed the issuance of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 4.500% Senior Notes due 2029. The Senior Notes were given investment grade ratings of BBB-/Baa3 with a stable outlook. The notes are subject to certain covenant restrictions, which are customary for credit rated obligations. At the time of funding, the proceeds were offered at a discount of the original note amount, which also excluded an underwriting fee discount. The net proceeds received from the issuance were used to repay a portion of the outstanding balance of $350.0 million on the Revolving Credit Facility, utilized in connection with the financing related to the Hays Companies acquisition and for other general corporate purposes. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, there was an outstanding debt balance of $350.0 million exclusive of the associated discount balance.

The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Term Loan Credit Agreement require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and comply with certain other covenants. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

The 30-day Adjusted LIBOR Rate as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was 2.438%2.063%.

NOTE 9  Leases

Substantially all of the Company's operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities represent real estate leases for office space used to conduct the Company's business.

The balances and classification of operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet is as follows:

(in thousands)

 

 

September 30, 2019

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

Operating lease assets

 

$

193,419

 

Total Assets

 

 

 

193,419

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current operating lease liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

41,828

 

Non-current operating lease liabilities

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

177,097

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

$

218,925

 

(in thousands) June 30, 2019
Balance Sheet  
Assets:  
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease assets$184,027
Total Assets 184,027
Liabilities:  
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities39,870
Non-current operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities169,555
Total Liabilities $209,425

The components of lease cost for operating leases were as follows:for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 were:

(in thousands)

Three months ended

September 30, 2019

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30, 2019

 

Operating leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease cost

$

11,581

 

 

$

36,671

 

Variable lease cost

 

1,197

 

 

 

2,701

 

Operating lease cost

$

12,778

 

 

$

39,372

 

Sublease income

 

(145

)

 

 

(329

)

Total lease cost net

$

12,633

 

 

$

39,043

 

(in thousands)Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2019
Six months ended 
 June 30, 2019
Operating leases:  
  Lease cost$13,002
$25,090
  Variable lease cost791
1,504
    Operating lease expense$13,793
$26,594

The weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for operating leases as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were:

Weighted-average remaining lease term

6.01


6.10

Weighted-average discount rate

3.81


3.73

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Maturities of the operating lease liabilities by fiscal year at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 for the Company's operating leases are as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Operating Leases

 

2019 (Remainder)

 

$

10,441

 

2020

 

 

50,613

 

2021

 

 

43,859

 

2022

 

 

36,448

 

2023

 

 

29,936

 

Thereafter

 

 

75,843

 

Total undiscounted lease payments

 

 

247,140

 

Less: Imputed interest

 

 

28,215

 

Present value of lease payments

 

$

218,925

 

(in thousands)Operating Leases
2019 (Remainder)$21,562
202047,570
202140,313
202233,147
202326,965
Thereafter66,843
Total undiscounted lease payments236,400
Less: Imputed interest26,975
Present value of lease payments$209,425

At December 31, 2018, the aggregate future minimum lease payments under all non-cancelable lease agreements were as follows:

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2018

 

2019

 

$

48,292

 

2020

 

 

43,517

 

2021

 

 

34,836

 

2022

 

 

27,035

 

2023

 

 

19,981

 

Thereafter

 

 

36,349

 

Total minimum future lease payments

 

$

210,010

 

Supplemental cash flow information for operating leases (in thousands):leases:

(in thousands)

Three months ended

September 30, 2019

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30, 2019

 

Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

11,816

 

 

$

37,728

 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating

   liabilities

$

11,660

 

 

$

38,291

 

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2019
Six months ended 
 June 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities  
    Operating cash flows from operating leases$13,110
$25,911
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating liabilities$4,284
$6,723

NOTE 10·10  Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities

Brown & Brown's cash paid during the period for interest and income taxes are summarized as follows: 

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

52,127

 

 

$

32,896

 

Income taxes

 

$

85,970

 

 

$

21,380

 

 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018
Cash paid during the period for:   
Interest$26,652
 $19,112
Income taxes$61,145
 $65,521

Brown & Brown’s significant non-cash investing and financing activities are summarized as follows:

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Other payable issued for purchased customer accounts

 

$

9,462

 

 

$

3,339

 

Estimated acquisition earn-out payables and related charges

 

$

71,464

 

 

$

51,717

 

Notes received on the sale of fixed assets and customer accounts

 

$

9,903

 

 

$

 

 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018
Other payable issued for purchased customer accounts$2,159
 $2,386
Estimated acquisition earn-out payables and related charges$23,966
 $22,071
Notes received on the sale of fixed assets and customer accounts$2,045
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The Company's restricted cash balance is composed of funds held in separate premium trust accounts as required by state law or, in some cases, by agreement with carrier partners. The following is a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018.

 

 

Balance as of September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Table to reconcile cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

497,510

 

 

$

422,971

 

Restricted cash

 

 

377,085

 

 

 

301,716

 

Total cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash at the end of the period

 

$

874,595

 

 

$

724,687

 

 Balance as of June 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018
Table to reconcile cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash   
Cash and cash equivalents$432,548
 $477,928
Restricted cash382,233
 309,231
Total cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash at the end of the period$814,781
 $787,159

The following is a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

 

Balance as of December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Table to reconcile cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

438,961

 

 

$

573,383

 

Restricted cash

 

 

338,635

 

 

 

250,705

 

Total cash and cash equivalents inclusive of restricted cash at the end of the period

 

$

777,596

 

 

$

824,088

 

In the preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, beginning balance sheet balances for 2018 were adjusted to reflect the modified retrospective adoption of Accounting Standards Update No.2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” and Accounting Standards Codification Topic 340 - Other Assets and Deferred Cost, thereby reflecting in the Statement of Cash Flows the change in operating assets and liabilities for the period, excluding the initial impact of adoption of these new accounting standards.

NOTE 11·11  Legal and Regulatory Proceedings

The Company is involved in numerous pending or threatened proceedings by or against Brown & Brown, Inc. or one or more of its subsidiaries that arise in the ordinary course of business. The damages that may be claimed against the Company in these various proceedings are in some cases substantial, including in certain instances claims for punitive or extraordinary damages. Some of these claims and lawsuits have been resolved; others are in the process of being resolved and others are still in the investigation or discovery phase. The Company will continue to respond appropriately to these claims and lawsuits and to vigorously protect its interests.

The Company continues to assess certain litigation and claims to determine the amounts, if any, that management believes will be paid as a result of such claims and litigation and, therefore, additional losses may be accrued and paid in the future, which could adversely impact the Company’s operating results, cash flows and overall liquidity. The Company maintains third-party insurance policies to provide coverage for certain legal claims, in an effort to mitigate its overall exposure to unanticipated claims or adverse decisions. However, as (i) one or more of the Company’s insurance carriers could take the position that portions of these claims are not covered by the Company’s insurance, (ii) to the extent that payments are made to resolve claims and lawsuits, applicable insurance policy limits are eroded and (iii) the claims and lawsuits relating to these matters are continuing to develop, it is possible that future results of operations or cash flows for any particular quarterly or annual period could be materially affected by unfavorable resolutions of these matters. Based upon the AM Best Company ratings of these third-party insurers, management does not believe there is a substantial risk of an insurer’s material non-performance related to any current insured claims.

On the basis of current information, the availability of insurance and legal advice, in management’s opinion, the Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, operations and/or cash flows.


NOTE 12·12  Segment Information

Brown & Brown’s business is divided into four4 reportable segments: (1) the Retail Segment, which provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public entities, and to professional and individual customers, (2) the National Programs Segment, which acts as an MGA, provides professional liability and related package products for certain professionals, a range of insurance products for individuals, flood coverage, and targeted products and services designated for specific industries, trade groups, governmental entities and market niches, all of which are delivered through nationwide networks of independent agents, and Brown & Brown retail agents, (3) the Wholesale Brokerage Segment, which markets and sells excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers, as well as Brown & Brown retail agents, and (4) the Services Segment, which provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers’ compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare Set-aside services, Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services and claims adjusting services.

Brown & Brown conducts all of its operations within the United States of America, except for a wholesale brokerage operation based in London, England, retail operations in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, and a national programs operation in Canada. These operations earned $4.6$4.4 million and $4.2$3.7 million of total revenues for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These operations earned $8.0

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$12.4 million and $7.5$11.3 million of total revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Long-lived assets held outside of the United States as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 were not material.

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based upon revenues and income before income taxes. Inter-segment revenues are eliminated.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following tables. The “Other” column includes any income and expenses not allocated to reportable segments, corporate-related items, including the intercompany interest expense charge to the reporting segment.

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2019

 

(in thousands)

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale

Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Total revenues

 

$

337,712

 

 

$

142,854

 

 

$

87,109

 

 

$

50,106

 

 

$

902

 

 

$

618,683

 

Investment income

 

$

28

 

 

$

375

 

 

$

48

 

 

$

35

 

 

$

1,182

 

 

$

1,668

 

Amortization

 

$

15,821

 

 

$

6,264

 

 

$

2,797

 

 

$

1,390

 

 

$

 

 

$

26,272

 

Depreciation

 

$

1,897

 

 

$

1,779

 

 

$

422

 

 

$

315

 

 

$

1,402

 

 

$

5,815

 

Interest expense

 

$

22,287

 

 

$

3,557

 

 

$

1,105

 

 

$

1,164

 

 

$

(11,799

)

 

$

16,314

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

51,133

 

 

$

46,629

 

 

$

28,908

 

 

$

14,775

 

 

$

10,393

 

 

$

151,838

 

Total assets

 

$

6,155,670

 

 

$

3,315,656

 

 

$

1,406,709

 

 

$

469,292

 

 

$

(3,666,663

)

 

$

7,680,664

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

2,266

 

 

$

1,276

 

 

$

768

 

 

$

209

 

 

$

7,665

 

 

$

12,184

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2018

 

(in thousands)

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale

Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Total revenues

 

$

261,087

 

 

$

143,519

 

 

$

78,009

 

 

$

48,105

 

 

$

130

 

 

$

530,850

 

Investment income

 

$

1

 

 

$

138

 

 

$

44

 

 

$

51

 

 

$

485

 

 

$

719

 

Amortization

 

$

10,754

 

 

$

6,736

 

 

$

2,878

 

 

$

1,269

 

 

$

 

 

$

21,637

 

Depreciation

 

$

1,236

 

 

$

1,346

 

 

$

385

 

 

$

393

 

 

$

1,899

 

 

$

5,259

 

Interest expense

 

$

7,468

 

 

$

6,147

 

 

$

1,233

 

 

$

846

 

 

$

(6,731

)

 

$

8,963

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

61,224

 

 

$

46,707

 

 

$

23,614

 

 

$

6,988

 

 

$

3,967

 

 

$

142,500

 

Total assets

 

$

4,651,080

 

 

$

2,933,465

 

 

$

1,272,795

 

 

$

448,027

 

 

$

(3,502,561

)

 

$

5,802,806

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,467

 

 

$

2,420

 

 

$

895

 

 

$

366

 

 

$

4,321

 

 

$

9,469

 

Three months ended June 30, 2019

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

 

(in thousands)Retail 
National
Programs
 
Wholesale
Brokerage
 Services Other Total

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale

Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Total revenues$310,738
 $131,817
 $81,171
 $50,797
 $696
 $575,219

 

$

1,037,681

 

 

$

384,231

 

 

$

238,789

 

 

$

150,395

 

 

$

2,086

 

 

$

1,813,182

 

Investment income$17
 $380
 $43
 $34
 $1,051
 $1,525

 

$

45

 

 

$

1,071

 

 

$

131

 

 

$

117

 

 

$

2,910

 

 

$

4,274

 

Amortization$15,357
 $6,357
 $2,844
 $1,396
 $
 $25,954

 

$

46,622

 

 

$

19,217

 

 

$

8,490

 

 

$

4,089

 

 

$

 

 

$

78,418

 

Depreciation$1,919
 $1,621
 $425
 $303
 $1,398
 $5,666

 

$

5,440

 

 

$

4,990

 

 

$

1,251

 

 

$

902

 

 

$

4,933

 

 

$

17,516

 

Interest expense$21,201
 $4,223
 $1,260
 $1,203
 $(11,594) $16,293

 

$

64,641

 

 

$

13,134

 

 

$

3,692

 

 

$

3,239

 

 

$

(36,901

)

 

$

47,805

 

Income before income taxes$44,217
 $40,243
 $22,944
 $9,268
 $6,850
 $123,522

 

$

189,191

 

 

$

106,188

 

 

$

67,421

 

 

$

33,220

 

 

$

27,860

 

 

$

423,880

 

Total assets$5,925,156
 $2,981,933
 $1,352,659
 $466,162
 $(3,561,143) $7,164,767

 

$

6,155,670

 

 

$

3,315,656

 

 

$

1,406,709

 

 

$

469,292

 

 

$

(3,666,663

)

 

$

7,680,664

 

Capital expenditures$2,408
 $1,942
 $513
 $222
 $6,903
 $11,988

 

$

7,810

 

 

$

7,786

 

 

$

2,470

 

 

$

540

 

 

$

28,752

 

 

$

47,358

 

Three months ended June 30, 2018

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2018

 

(in thousands)Retail 
National
Programs
 
Wholesale
Brokerage
 Services Other Total

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale

Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Total revenues$233,317
 $118,440
 $75,568
 $45,867
 $(5) $473,187

 

$

772,806

 

 

$

374,434

 

 

$

219,725

 

 

$

138,038

 

 

$

495

 

 

$

1,505,498

 

Investment income$
 $132
 $81
 $36
 $482
 $731

 

$

2

 

 

$

384

 

 

$

125

 

 

$

160

 

 

$

1,380

 

 

$

2,051

 

Amortization$10,502
 $6,324
 $2,822
 $1,137
 $
 $20,785

 

$

31,498

 

 

$

19,383

 

 

$

8,537

 

 

$

3,543

 

 

$

 

 

$

62,961

 

Depreciation$1,273
 $1,354
 $426
 $379
 $2,167
 $5,599

 

$

3,746

 

 

$

4,087

 

 

$

1,238

 

 

$

1,183

 

 

$

6,156

 

 

$

16,410

 

Interest expense$7,112
 $6,376
 $1,371
 $583
 $(5,390) $10,052

 

$

21,377

 

 

$

20,019

 

 

$

4,039

 

 

$

2,023

 

 

$

(18,772

)

 

$

28,686

 

Income before income taxes$44,361
 $24,324
 $20,547
 $8,085
 $3,593
 $100,910

 

$

175,984

 

 

$

91,809

 

 

$

55,544

 

 

$

23,889

 

 

$

14,625

 

 

$

361,851

 

Total assets$4,668,251
 $2,844,485
 $1,267,207
 $419,876
 $(3,498,262) $5,701,557

 

$

4,651,080

 

 

$

2,933,465

 

 

$

1,272,795

 

 

$

448,027

 

 

$

(3,502,561

)

 

$

5,802,806

 

Capital expenditures$1,954
 $2,215
 $447
 $147
 $4,876
 $9,639

 

$

5,828

 

 

$

7,313

 

 

$

1,762

 

 

$

798

 

 

$

13,158

 

 

$

28,859

 


 Six months ended June 30, 2019
(in thousands)Retail 
National
Programs
 
Wholesale
Brokerage
 Services Other Total
Total revenues$699,969
 $241,377
 $151,680
 $100,289
 $1,184
 $1,194,499
Investment income$17
 $696
 $83
 $82
 $1,728
 $2,606
Amortization$30,801
 $12,953
 $5,693
 $2,699
 $
 $52,146
Depreciation$3,543
 $3,211
 $829
 $587
 $3,531
 $11,701
Interest expense$42,354
 $9,577
 $2,587
 $2,075
 $(25,102) $31,491
Income before income taxes$138,058
 $59,559
 $38,513
 $18,445
 $17,467
 $272,042
Total assets$5,925,156
 $2,981,933
 $1,352,659
 $466,162
 $(3,561,143) $7,164,767
Capital expenditures$5,544
 $6,510
 $1,702
 $331
 $21,087
 $35,174
 Six months ended June 30, 2018
(in thousands)Retail 
National
Programs
 
Wholesale
Brokerage
 Services Other Total
Total revenues$511,719
 $230,915
 $141,716
 $89,933
 $365
 $974,648
Investment income$1
 $246
 $81
 $109
 $895
 $1,332
Amortization$20,744
 $12,647
 $5,659
 $2,274
 $
 $41,324
Depreciation$2,510
 $2,741
 $853
 $790
 $4,257
 $11,151
Interest expense$13,909
 $13,872
 $2,806
 $1,177
 $(12,041) $19,723
Income before income taxes$114,760
 $45,102
 $31,930
 $16,901
 $10,658
 $219,351
Total assets$4,668,251
 $2,844,485
 $1,267,207
 $419,876
 $(3,498,262) $5,701,557
Capital expenditures$4,361
 $4,893
 $867
 $432
 $8,837
 $19,390

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NOTE 13·13  Investments

AtAt JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company’s amortized cost and fair values of fixed maturity securities are summarized as follows:

(in thousands)Cost 
Gross unrealized
gains
 
Gross unrealized
losses
 Fair value

 

Cost

 

 

Gross

unrealized

gains

 

 

Gross

unrealized

losses

 

 

Fair value

 

U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government agencies and Municipalities$23,254
 $164
 $(17) $23,401

 

$

24,854

 

 

$

183

 

 

$

(37

)

 

$

25,000

 

Corporate debt4,329
 41
 
 4,370

 

 

5,329

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

5,382

 

Total$27,583
 $205
 $(17) $27,771

 

$

30,183

 

 

$

246

 

 

$

(47

)

 

$

30,382

 


At JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company held $23.4$25.0 million in fixed income securities composed of U.S. Treasury securities, securities issued by U.S. Government agencies and municipalities, and $4.4$5.4 million issued by corporations with investment grade ratings. Of that total, $2.9$2.2 million is classified as short-term investments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as maturities are less than one-year, which also includes $7.7 million that is related to time deposits held with various financial institutions.

For securities in a loss position, the following table shows the investments’ gross unrealized loss and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019:

 

 

Less than 12 Months

 

 

12 Months or More

 

 

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Fair value

 

 

Unrealized

losses

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Unrealized

losses

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Unrealized

losses

 

U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government

   agencies and Municipalities

 

$

5,435

 

 

$

(32

)

 

$

2,246

 

 

$

(5

)

 

$

7,681

 

 

$

(37

)

Corporate debt

 

 

997

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

997

 

 

 

(10

)

Total

 

$

6,432

 

 

$

(42

)

 

$

2,246

 

 

$

(5

)

 

$

8,678

 

 

$

(47

)

 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
(in thousands)Fair value 
Unrealized
losses
 Fair value 
Unrealized
losses
 Fair value 
Unrealized
losses
U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government agencies and Municipalities$999
 $(1) $4,820
 $(16) $5,819
 $(17)
Total$999
 $(1) $4,820
 $(16) $5,819
 $(17)

The unrealized losses were caused by interest rate increases. At JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company had 68 securities in an unrealized loss position. The corporate securities are highly rated securities with no indicators of potential impairment. Based on the ability and intent of the Company to hold these investments until recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the bonds were not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired at JuneSeptember 30, 2019.


At December 31, 2018, the Company’s amortized cost and fair values of fixed maturity securities are summarized as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Cost

 

 

Gross

unrealized

gains

 

 

Gross

unrealized

losses

 

 

Fair value

 

U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government

   agencies and Municipalities

 

$

21,729

 

 

$

7

 

 

$

(222

)

 

$

21,514

 

Corporate debt

 

 

623

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

623

 

Total

 

$

22,352

 

 

$

7

 

 

$

(222

)

 

$

22,137

 

(in thousands)Cost 
Gross unrealized
gains
 
Gross unrealized
losses
 Fair value
U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government agencies and Municipalities$21,729
 $7
 $(222) $21,514
Corporate debt623
 
 
 623
Total$22,352
 $7
 $(222) $22,137

At December 31, 2018, the Company held $21.5 million in fixed income securities composed of U.S. Treasury securities, securities issued by U.S. Government agencies and municipalities, and $0.6 million issued by corporations with investment grade ratings. Of that total, $4.8 million is classified as short-term investments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as maturities are less than one-year, which also includes $8.1 million that is related to time deposits held with various financial institutions.

For securities in a loss position, the following table shows the investments’ gross unrealized loss and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2018:

 

 

Less than 12 Months

 

 

12 Months or More

 

 

Total

 

(in thousands)

 

Fair value

 

 

Unrealized

losses

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Unrealized

losses

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Unrealized

losses

 

U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government

   agencies and Municipalities

 

$

5,866

 

 

$

(6

)

 

$

12,634

 

 

$

(216

)

 

$

18,500

 

 

$

(222

)

Corporate debt

 

 

457

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

557

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

6,323

 

 

$

(6

)

 

$

12,734

 

 

$

(216

)

 

$

19,057

 

 

$

(222

)

 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
(in thousands)Fair value 
Unrealized
losses
 Fair value 
Unrealized
losses
 Fair value 
Unrealized
losses
U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government agencies and Municipalities$5,866
 $(6) $12,634
 $(216) $18,500
 $(222)
Corporate debt457
 
 100
 
 557
 
Total$6,323
 $(6) $12,734
 $(216) $19,057
 $(222)

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The unrealized losses from corporate issuers were caused by interest rate increases. At December 31, 2018, the Company had 20 securities in an unrealized loss position. The corporate securities are highly rated securities with no indicators of potential impairment. Based on the ability and intent of the Company to hold these investments until recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the bonds were not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2018.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the fixed maturity securities at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 by contractual maturity are set forth below:

(in thousands)

 

Amortized cost

 

 

Fair value

 

Years to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

2,250

 

 

$

2,245

 

Due after one year through five years

 

 

27,933

 

 

 

28,137

 

Due after five years

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

30,183

 

 

$

30,382

 

(in thousands)Amortized cost Fair value
Years to maturity:   
Due in one year or less$2,877
 $2,875
Due after one year through five years24,706
 24,896
Due after five years
 
Total$27,583
 $27,771

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the fixed maturity securities at December 31, 2018 by contractual maturity are set forth below:

(in thousands)

 

Amortized cost

 

 

Fair value

 

Years to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

4,768

 

 

$

4,743

 

Due after one year through five years

 

 

17,584

 

 

 

17,394

 

Due after five years

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

22,352

 

 

$

22,137

 

(in thousands)Amortized cost Fair value
Years to maturity:   
Due in one year or less$4,768
 $4,743
Due after one year through five years17,584
 17,394
Due after five years
 
Total$22,352
 $22,137

The expected maturities in the foregoing table may differ from the contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty.

Proceeds from the sales and maturity of the Company’s investment in fixed maturity securities were $1.9$5.8 million. This along with maturing time deposits yielded total cash proceeds from the sale of investments of $4.5$8.4 million in the period of January 1, 2019 to JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2019. These proceeds were used to purchase additional fixed maturity securities and time deposits. The gains and losses realized on those sales for the period from January 1, 2018 to JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were insignificant.

Realized gains and losses are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, with the cost of securities sold determined on a specific identification basis.


At JuneSeptember 30, 2019, investments with a fair value of approximately $4.1$4.8 million were on deposit with state insurance departments to satisfy regulatory requirements.

NOTE 14·14  Reinsurance

Although the reinsurers are liable to the Company for amounts reinsured, our subsidiary, Wright National Flood Insurance Company (“Wright Flood”) remains primarily liable to its policyholders for the full amount of the policies written whether or not the reinsurers meet their obligations to the Company when they become due. The effects of reinsurance on premiums written and earned are as follows:

 

 

Period from January 1, 2019 to

September 30, 2019

 

(in thousands)

 

Written

 

 

Earned

 

Direct premiums

 

$

539,499

 

 

$

493,854

 

Ceded premiums

 

 

(539,489

)

 

 

(493,844

)

Net premiums

 

$

10

 

 

$

10

 

 Period from January 1, 2019 to
June 30, 2019
(in thousands)Written Earned
Direct premiums$326,907
 $321,233
Ceded premiums(326,901) (321,227)
Net premiums$6
 $6

All premiums written by Wright Flood under the National Flood Insurance Program are 100% ceded to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, for which Wright Flood received a 30.0% expense allowance from January 1, 2019 through JuneSeptember 30, 2019. For the period from January 1, 2019 through JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company ceded $326.0$538.0 million of written premiums.

Effective April 1, 2014, Wright Flood is also a party to a quota share agreement whereby it cedes 100% of its gross excess flood premiums, excluding fees, to Arch Reinsurance Company and receives a 30.5% commission. Wright Flood ceded $0.9$1.5 million for the period from January 1, 2019 through JuneSeptember 30, 2019. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, no loss data exists on this agreement.

Wright Flood also ceded 100% of the homeowners, private passenger auto liability, and other liability occurrence to Stillwater Insurance Company, formerly known as Fidelity National Insurance Company. This business is in runoff. Therefore, only loss data exists on this business. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, no ceded unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses or incurred but not reported expenses for homeowners, private passenger auto liability and other liability occurrence existed.

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As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet contained reinsurance recoverable of $77.3$309.8 million and prepaid reinsurance premiums of $343.6$383.6 million. There was no net activity in the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense during the period January 1, 2019 through JuneSeptember 30, 2019, as Wright Flood’s direct premiums written were 100% ceded to two2 reinsurers. The balance of the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense, excluding related reinsurance recoverable, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was $77.3$309.8 million.

NOTE 15·15  Statutory Financial Data

Wright Flood maintains capital in excess of the minimum statutory amount of $7.5 million as required by regulatory authorities. The unaudited statutory capital and surplus of Wright Flood was $27.9$28.9 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and $19.4 million as of December 31, 2018. For the period from January 1, 2019 through JuneSeptember 30, 2019, Wright Flood generated statutory net income of $7.6$8.1 million. For the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, Wright Flood generated statutory net income of $4.5 million.

NOTE 16·16  Subsidiary Dividend Restrictions

Under the insurance regulations of Texas, where Wright Flood is incorporated, the maximum amount of ordinary dividends that Wright Flood can pay to shareholders in a rolling 12-month period is limited to the greater of 10% of statutory adjusted capital and surplus as shown on Wright Flood’s last annual statement on file with the superintendent of the Texas Department of Insurance or 100% of adjusted net income. There was no dividend payout in 2018 and the maximum dividend payout that may be made in 2019 without prior approval is $4.5 million.

NOTE 17·17  Shareholders’ Equity

On December 12, 2018, the Company entered into accelerated share repurchase agreement ("ASR") with an investment bank to purchase an aggregate $100.0 million of the Company’s common stock. As part of the ASR, the Company received an initial share delivery of 2,910,150 shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair market value of $80.0 million. On May 17, 2019, this agreement was completed by the delivery of 566,599 shares of the Company's common stock.

Under the authorization from the Company’s Board of Directors, shares may be purchased from time to time, at the Company’s discretion and subject to the availability of stock, market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, the Company’s financial performance and other potential factors. These purchases may be carried out through open market purchases, block trades, accelerated share repurchase plans of up to $100.0 million each (unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors), negotiated private transactions or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


On May 1,

Between September 13, 2019 and September 30, 2019, the Company's BoardCompany made share repurchases in the open market of Directors authorized the purchase274,981 shares at a total cost of up to an additional $372.5 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. With this authorization,$9.7 million. After completing these open market share repurchases, the Company has outstanding approval to purchase up to approximately $500.0$490.2 million, in the aggregate, of the Company's outstanding common stock, after giving effect to the final settlementstock.

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ITEM 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion updates the MD&A contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, and the two discussions should be read together.

GENERAL

Company Overview — SecondThird Quarterof2019

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes to those Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, please see “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below regarding important information on non-GAAP financial measures contained in our discussion and analysis.

We are a diversified insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs and services organization headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. As an insurance intermediary, our principal sources of revenue are commissions paid by insurance companies and, to a lesser extent, fees paid directly by customers. Commission revenues generally represent a percentage of the premium paid by an insured and are affected by fluctuations in both premium rate levels charged by insurance companies and the insureds’ underlying “insurable exposure units,” which are units that insurance companies use to measure or express insurance exposed to risk (such as property values, or sales and payroll levels) to determine what premium to charge the insured. Insurance companies establish these premium rates based upon many factors, including loss experience, risk profile and reinsurance rates paid by such insurance companies, none of which we control.

The volume of business from new and existing customers, fluctuations in insurable exposure units, changes in premium rate levels, changes in general economic and competitive conditions, and the occurrence of catastrophic weather events all affect our revenues. For example, level rates of inflation or a general decline in economic activity could limit increases in the values of insurable exposure units. Conversely, increasing costs of litigation settlements and awards could cause some customers to seek higher levels of insurance coverage. Historically, our revenues have typically grown as a result of our focus on net new business growth and acquisitions. We foster a strong, decentralized sales and service culture with the goal of consistent, sustained growth over the long-term.

The term “Organic Revenue,” a non-GAAP measure, is our core commissions and fees lessless: (i) the core commissions and fees earned for the first 12 months by newly-acquired operations and (ii) divested business (core commissions and fees generated from offices, books of business or niches sold or terminated during the comparable period), and for the calculation of Organic Revenue growth in 2018 only (iii) the impact of the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No.2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” and Accounting Standards Codification Topic 340 – Other Assets and Deferred Cost (the “New Revenue Standard”) in order to be on a comparable basis with 2017. The term “core commissions and fees” excludes profit-sharing contingent commissions and guaranteed supplemental commissions, and therefore represents the revenues earned directly from specific insurance policies sold, and specific fee-based services rendered. “Organic Revenue” is reported in this manner in order to express the current year’s core commissions and fees on a comparable basis with the prior year’s core commissions and fees. The resulting net change reflects the aggregate changes attributable to: (i) net new and lost accounts, (ii) net changes in our customers’ exposure units, (iii) net changes in insurance premium rates or the commission rate paid to us by our carrier partners, and (iv) the net change in fees paid to us by our customers.  Organic Revenue is reported in “Results of Operations” and in “Results of Operations - Segment Information” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

We also earn “profit-sharing contingent commissions,” which are commissions based primarily on underwriting results, but which may also reflect considerations for volume, growth and/or retention. These commissions which are included in our commissions and fees in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, are accrued throughout the year based on actual premiums written and are primarily received in the first and second quarters of each year, based upon the aforementioned considerations for the prior year(s).  Prior to the adoption of the New Revenue Standard, these commissions were recorded to income when received.  As a result of our adoption of the New Revenue Standard these commissions are now accrued based upon the placement of policies during the year and the expected payments in the following year. Over the last three years, profit-sharing contingent commissions have averaged approximately 3.1% of commissions and fees revenue.  For the three-month period ended June 30, 2019, profit-sharing contingent commissions were down $2.0 million as compared to the same period of the prior year.

Certain insurance companies offer guaranteed fixed-base agreements, referred to as “Guaranteed Supplemental Commissions” (“GSCs”) in lieu of profit-sharing contingent commissions. GSCs are accrued throughout the year based on actual premiums written. For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2018, we had earned $10.0 million of GSCs, of which $8.9 million remained accrued at December 31, 2018, the balance of which is typically collected over the first and second quarters. For the three-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, we earned and accrued $12.7$4.6 million and $2.5$3.1 million, respectively, from GSCs. This increase was driven by a one-time GSC realized within the National Programs Segment.

Combined, our profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased by $8.3$1.4 million compared to the secondthird quarter of 2018.


Fee revenues primarily relate to services other than securing coverage for our customers, as well as fees negotiated in lieu of commissions, and are recognized as performance obligations are satisfied. Fee revenues have historically been generated primarily by: (1) our Services Segment, which provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers’ compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare Set-aside services, Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services, and claims adjusting services; (2) our National Programs and Wholesale Brokerage Segments, which earn fees primarily for the issuance of insurance policies on behalf of insurance companies; and to a lesser extent

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(3) our Retail Segment in our large-account customer base.  Fee revenues, on a consolidated basis, as a percentage of our total commissions and fees, was 26.3% in 2018, 31.5% in 2017 and 31.3% in 2016.

For the three-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, our total commissions and fees growth rate was 21.4%16.5%, and our consolidated Organic Revenue growth rate was 3.9%3.4%. In the event that the gradual increases in insurable exposure units that have occurred in the past few years continue through 2019 and premium rate changes are similar to 2018, we believe we will see positive Organic Revenue growth for the full year of 2019.

Historically, investment income has consisted primarily of interest earnings on operating cash and where permitted, on premiums and advance premiums collected and held in a fiduciary capacity before being remitted to insurance companies. Our policy is to invest available funds in high-quality, short-term fixed income investment securities. Investment income also includes gains and losses realized from the sale of investments. Other income primarily reflects legal settlements and other miscellaneous income.

Income before income taxes for the three-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased from the secondthird quarter of 2018 by $22.6$9.3 million, primarily as a result of net new business and acquisitions completed in the past 12 months in addition to leveraging expenses, partially offset by additional interest expense and amortization associated with the acquisition ofacquisitions over the past year, with the largest being the Hays Companies.

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In the discussion and analysis of our results of operations, in addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we provide references to the following non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G of SEC rules: Organic Revenue, Organic Revenue growth, EBITDAC and EBITDAC Margin. We view these non-GAAP financial measures as important indicators when assessing and evaluating our performance on a consolidated basis and for each of our segments because they allow us to determine a more comparable, but non-GAAP, measurement of revenue growth and operating performance that is associated with the revenue sources that were a part of our business in both the current and prior year and that are expected to continue in the future.year. We believe that Organic Revenue provides a meaningful representation of our operating performance and view Organic Revenue growth as an important indicator when assessing and evaluating the performance of our four segments. Organic Revenue can be expressed as a dollar amount or a percentage rate when describing Organic Revenue growth. We also use Organic Revenue growth and EBITDAC Margin for incentive compensation determinations for executive officers and other key employees. We view EBITDAC and EBITDAC Margin as important indicators of operating performance, because they allow us to determine more comparable, but non-GAAP, measurements of our operating margins in a meaningful and consistent manner by removing the significant non-cash items of depreciation, amortization and the change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables, and also interest expense and taxes, which are reflective of investment and financing activities, not operating performance.

These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to the GAAP information provided in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We present such non-GAAP supplemental financial information because we believe such information is of interest to the investment community and because we believe they provide additional meaningful methods of evaluating certain aspects of the Company’s operating performance from period to period on a basis that may not be otherwise apparent on a GAAP basis. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures improve the comparability of results between periods by eliminating the impact of certain items that have a high degree of variability. Our industry peers may provide similar supplemental non-GAAP information with respect to one or more of these measures, although they may not use the same or comparable terminology and may not make identical adjustments. This supplemental financial information should be considered in addition to, not in lieu of, our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Tabular reconciliations of this supplemental non-GAAP financial information to our most comparable GAAP information are contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under “Results of Operation - Segment Information.”

Acquisitions

Part of our continuing business strategy is to attract high-quality insurance intermediaries to join our operations. From 1993 through the secondthird quarter of 2019, we acquired 525531 insurance intermediary operations, excluding acquired books of business (customer accounts).


Critical Accounting Policies

We have had no changes to our Critical Accounting Policies as described in our most recent Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. We believe that of our significant accounting and reporting policies, the more critical policies include our accounting for revenue recognition, business combinations and purchase price allocations, intangible asset impairments, non-cash stock-based compensation and reserves for litigation. In particular, the accounting for these areas requires significant use of judgment to be made by management. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in our consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations. Refer to Note 1 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for details regarding our critical and significant accounting policies.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THETHREEAND SIX NINEMONTHS ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30,2019AND2018

The following discussion and analysis regarding results of operations and liquidity and capital resources should be considered in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes.

Financial information relating to our condensed consolidated financial results for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019and2018is as follows:  

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

%

Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

%

Change

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core commissions and fees

 

$

598,554

 

 

$

512,433

 

 

 

16.8

%

 

$

1,745,266

 

 

$

1,453,701

 

 

 

20.1

%

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

14,187

 

 

 

14,327

 

 

 

(1.0

)%

 

 

41,492

 

 

 

39,993

 

 

 

3.7

%

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

4,622

 

 

 

3,053

 

 

 

51.4

%

 

 

21,000

 

 

 

8,525

 

 

 

146.3

%

Investment income

 

 

1,668

 

 

 

719

 

 

 

132.0

%

 

 

4,274

 

 

 

2,051

 

 

 

108.4

%

Other income, net

 

 

(348

)

 

 

318

 

 

NMF

 

 

 

1,150

 

 

 

1,228

 

 

 

(6.4

)%

Total revenues

 

 

618,683

 

 

 

530,850

 

 

 

16.5

%

 

 

1,813,182

 

 

 

1,505,498

 

 

 

20.4

%

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

 

331,120

 

 

 

268,045

 

 

 

23.5

%

 

 

973,567

 

 

 

790,902

 

 

 

23.1

%

Other operating expenses

 

 

96,409

 

 

 

83,697

 

 

 

15.2

%

 

 

283,242

 

 

 

243,704

 

 

 

16.2

%

(Gain)/loss on disposal

 

 

(3,815

)

 

 

1,106

 

 

NMF

 

 

 

(4,326

)

 

 

(1,544

)

 

 

180.2

%

Amortization

 

 

26,272

 

 

 

21,637

 

 

 

21.4

%

 

 

78,418

 

 

 

62,961

 

 

 

24.6

%

Depreciation

 

 

5,815

 

 

 

5,259

 

 

 

10.6

%

 

 

17,516

 

 

 

16,410

 

 

 

6.7

%

Interest

 

 

16,314

 

 

 

8,963

 

 

 

82.0

%

 

 

47,805

 

 

 

28,686

 

 

 

66.6

%

Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

(5,270

)

 

 

(357

)

 

NMF

 

 

 

(6,920

)

 

 

2,528

 

 

NMF

 

Total expenses

 

 

466,845

 

 

 

388,350

 

 

 

20.2

%

 

 

1,389,302

 

 

 

1,143,647

 

 

 

21.5

%

Income before income taxes

 

 

151,838

 

 

 

142,500

 

 

 

6.6

%

 

 

423,880

 

 

 

361,851

 

 

 

17.1

%

Income taxes

 

 

36,332

 

 

 

36,447

 

 

 

(0.3

)%

 

 

101,885

 

 

 

91,048

 

 

 

11.9

%

NET INCOME

 

$

115,506

 

 

$

106,053

 

 

 

8.9

%

 

$

321,995

 

 

$

270,803

 

 

 

18.9

%

Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)

 

 

24.5

%

 

 

26.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.4

%

 

 

24.0

%

 

 

 

 

EBITDAC (2)

 

$

194,969

 

 

$

178,002

 

 

 

9.5

%

 

$

560,699

 

 

$

472,436

 

 

 

18.7

%

EBITDAC Margin (2)

 

 

31.5

%

 

 

33.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.9

%

 

 

31.4

%

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth rate (2)

 

 

3.4

%

 

 

1.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.1

%

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits relative to

   total revenues

 

 

53.5

%

 

 

50.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

53.7

%

 

 

52.5

%

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses relative to total revenues

 

 

15.6

%

 

 

15.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.6

%

 

 

16.2

%

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

12,184

 

 

$

9,469

 

 

 

28.7

%

 

$

47,358

 

 

$

28,859

 

 

 

64.1

%

Total assets at September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

7,680,664

 

 

$

5,802,806

 

 

 

32.4

%

 Three months ended 
 June 30,
 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 
%
Change
 2019 2018 
%
Change
REVENUES           
Core commissions and fees$548,206
 $455,594
 20.3 % $1,146,712
 $941,268
 21.8 %
Profit-sharing contingent commissions11,983
 13,981
 (14.3)% 27,305
 25,665
 6.4 %
Guaranteed supplemental commissions12,743
 2,493
 NMF
 16,378
 5,473
 199.3 %
Investment income1,525
 731
 108.6 % 2,606
 1,332
 95.6 %
Other income, net762
 388
 96.4 % 1,498
 910
 64.6 %
Total revenues575,219
 473,187
 21.6 % 1,194,499
 974,648
 22.6 %
EXPENSES           
Employee compensation and benefits309,610
 251,958
 22.9 % 642,447
 522,857
 22.9 %
Other operating expenses98,050
 83,694
 17.2 % 186,833
 160,007
 16.8 %
(Gain)/loss on disposal(1,016) (230) NMF
 (511) (2,650) (80.7)%
Amortization25,954
 20,785
 24.9 % 52,146
 41,324
 26.2 %
Depreciation5,666
 5,599
 1.2 % 11,701
 11,151
 4.9 %
Interest16,293
 10,052
 62.1 % 31,491
 19,723
 59.7 %
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables(2,860) 419
 NMF
 (1,650) 2,885
 (157.2)%
Total expenses451,697
 372,277
 21.3 % 922,457
 755,297
 22.1 %
Income before income taxes123,522
 100,910
 22.4 % 272,042
 219,351
 24.0 %
Income taxes30,929
 26,988
 14.6 % 65,553
 54,601
 20.1 %
NET INCOME$92,593
 $73,922
 25.3 % $206,489
 $164,750
 25.4 %
Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)
21.5% 21.3%   22.8% 22.5%  
EBITDAC (2)
$168,575
 $137,765
 22.4 % $365,730
 $294,434
 24.2 %
EBITDAC Margin (2)
29.3% 29.1%   30.6% 30.2%  
Organic Revenue growth rate (2)
3.9% 5.2%   2.9% 5.4%  
Employee compensation and benefits relative to total revenues53.8% 53.2%   53.8% 53.6%  
Other operating expenses relative to total revenues17.0% 17.7%   15.6% 16.4%  
Capital expenditures$11,988
 $9,639
 24.4 % $35,174
 $19,390
 81.4 %
Total assets at June 30      $7,164,767
 $5,701,557
 25.7 %

(1) "Income Before Income Taxes Margin" is defined as income before income taxes divided by total revenues

(2) A non-GAAP financial measure

measure.

NMF = Not a meaningful figure


Commissions and Fees

Commissions and fees, including profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased $100.9$87.6 million to $572.9$617.4 million, or 21.4%16.5%, over the same period in 2018. Core commissions and fees revenue for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased $92.6$86.1 million: composed of (i) $77.1$71.0 million represented core commissions and fees from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; (ii) approximately $17.8$17.3 million represented net new and renewal business; and (iii) an offsetting decrease of $2.3$2.2 million related to commissions and fees revenue from businesses divested in 2018 and 2019, which reflects an Organic Revenue growth rate of 3.9%3.4%. The 3.4% Organic Revenue growth rate was negatively impacted by a one-time adjustment of $8 million recorded in the third quarter of the prior year within the National Programs Segment.  Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased by $8.3$1.4 million, or 50.1%8.2%, compared to the same period in 2018. The net increase of $8.3$1.4 million in the secondthird quarter of 2019 was driven by contract changes associated with certain carriers along with GSCs realized from recently acquired businesses, both of which offset a GSCs recordeddecline in the National Programs Segment that will not recur in the future as the associated multi-year contract has ended, which was partially offset by lower profit-sharing contingent commissions driven by insurance carrier loss experience.

commissions.

For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, commissions and fees, including profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs, increased $218.0$305.5 million to $1,190.4$1,807.8 million, or 22.4%20.3%, over the same period in 2018. Core commissions and fees revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased $205.4$291.6 million: composed of (i) $180.9$251.9 million represented core commissions and fees from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; (ii) approximately $27.4$44.7 million represented net new and renewal business; and (iii) an offsetting decrease of $2.9$5.0 million

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related to commissions and fees revenue from businesses divested in 2018 and 2019, which reflects an Organic Revenue growth rate of 2.9%3.1%. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased by $12.5$14.0 million, or 40.3%28.8%, compared to the same period in 2018. The net increase of $12.5$14.0 million in the first halfnine months of 2019 was driven primarily byby: (i) a GSCcGSC recorded in the second quarter for the National Programs Segment that will not recur in the future as the associated multi-year contract has ended and (ii) to a lesser extent growth associated with acquisitions completed over the last 12 months.

Investment Income

Investment income for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased $0.8$0.9 million, or 108.6%132.0%, over the same period in 2018. Investment income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased $1.3$2.2 million, or 95.6%108.4%, over the same period in 2018. The increase wasincreases were primarily driven by higher interest rates and cash management activities to earn a higher yield on excess cash balances.

Other Income, net

Other income for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was $0.8($0.3) million, compared with $0.4$0.3 million in the same period in 2018. Other income consists primarily of legal settlements and other miscellaneous income.

Other income was $1.2 million for each of the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was $1.5 million, compared with $0.9 million in the same period inand 2018. Other income consists primarily of legal settlements and other miscellaneous income.

Employee Compensation and Benefits

Employee compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of total revenues increased to 53.8%53.5% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, from 53.2%50.5% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018. Employee compensation and benefits for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased approximately 22.9%23.5%, or $57.7$63.1 million, over the same period in 2018. This net increase included: (i) $41.1$34.2 million of compensation costs related to stand-alone acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of 2018; (ii) an increase in staff salaries attributable to salary inflation;inflation and new teammates; (iii) an increase in non-cash stock-based compensation expense due to the better-than-expected Company performance related to our equity compensation plan and teammate retention; (iv) increased producer commissions due to higher revenue; and (v) an increase in the cost of our health insurance plan associated with increased claim activity.

Employee compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of total revenues increased to 53.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, from 52.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Employee compensation and benefits for the first nine months of 2019 increased approximately 23.1%, or $182.7 million, over the same period in 2018. This net increase included: (i) $134.6 million of compensation costs related to stand-alone acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of 2018; (ii) an increase in staff salaries attributable to salary inflation and new teammates; (iii) an increase in non-cash stock-based compensation expense due to the better-than-expected Company performance related to our equity compensation plan and teammate retention; (iv) increased producer commissions due to higher revenue; and (v) the increase in the value of deferred compensation liabilities driven by changes in the market prices of our employees' investment elections, which was substantially offset by other operating expenses.

Employee compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of total revenues increased to 53.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from 53.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Employee compensation and benefits for the first half of 2019 increased approximately 22.9%, or $119.6 million, over the same period in 2018. This net increase included: (i) $91.6 million of compensation costs related to stand-alone acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of 2018; (ii) an increase in staff salaries attributable to salary inflation; (iii) an increase in non-cash stock-based compensation expense due to the better-than-expected Company performance related to our equity compensation plan and teammate retention; (iv) increased producer commissions due to higher revenue; and (v) the increase in the value of deferred compensation liabilities driven by changes in the market prices of our employees' investment elections, which was substantially offset by other operating expenses.

Other Operating Expenses

As a percentage of total revenues, other operating expenses were 17.0%15.6% in the secondthird quarter of 2019, versus 17.7%15.8% reported in the secondthird quarter of 2018. Other operating expenses for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased $14.4$12.7 million, or 17.2%15.2%, over the same period of 2018. The net increase included: (i) $13.7$9.1 million of costs related to stand-alone acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of 2018; (ii) incremental one-time legal costs recorded in the third quarter of 2019; and (iii) increased expenses associated with information technology items related to data processing and value-added consulting services.

Other operating expenses represented 15.6% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, versus 16.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Other operating expenses for the first nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased $39.5 million, or 16.2%, over the same period of 2018. The net increase included: (i) $45.6 million of compensation costs related to stand-alone acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of 2018; (ii) incremental one-time legal costs recorded in the second quarterand third quarters of 2019; (iii) increased expenses associated with information technology items related to data processing and value-added consulting services; partially offset by (iv) the increase in the value of corporate-owned life insurance policies associated with our deferred compensation plan, which was substantially offset by employee compensation and benefits.

Other operating expenses represented 15.6% of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019, versus 16.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Other operating expenses for the first six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $26.8 million, or 16.8%, over the same period of 2018. The net increase included: (i) $32.2 million of compensation costs related to stand-alone acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of 2018; (ii) incremental one-time legal costs recorded in the second quarter of 2019; (iii) increased expenses associated with information technology items related to data processing and value-added consulting services; partially offset by (iv) the increaseincreases in the value of corporate-owned life insurance policies associated with ourliabilities in the Company’s deferred compensation plan which was substantially offset byrecognized as expense in employee compensation and benefits.

(Gain)/Loss on Disposal

Gain on disposal for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased $0.8$4.9 million from the secondthird quarter of 2018. Gain on disposal for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 decreased $2.1increased $2.8 million from the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018 when we had a gain of $2.4 million due to an earn-out related to a business we sold in 2015.2018. Changes to the (gain)/loss on disposal are due to activity associated with book of business sales. Although we are not in the business of selling customer accounts or businesses, we periodically sell an office or a book of business (one or more customer accounts) because we believe doing so is in the Company’s best interest.

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Amortization

Amortization expense for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased $5.2$4.6 million, or 24.9%21.4%, from the secondthird quarter of 2018. Amortization expense for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased $10.8$15.5 million, or 26.2%24.6%, from the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018. These increases reflect the amortization of new intangibles from recently acquired businesses, partially offset by certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased $0.1$0.6 million, or 1.2%10.6%, compared to the secondthird quarter of 2018. Depreciation expense for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased $0.6$1.1 million, or 4.9%6.7%, compared to the same period of 2018. These increases were due primarily to the addition of fixed assets resulting from capital projects related to our multi-year technology investment

program and other business initiatives, net additions of fixed assets resulting from recent acquisitions, and partially offset by fixed assets which became fully depreciated.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased $6.2$7.4 million, or 62.1%82.0%, compared to the secondthird quarter of 2018. Interest expense for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased $11.8$19.1 million, or 59.7%66.6%, compared to the same period of 2018. These increases are primarily due to the incremental debt issued as a result of acquisitions over the past 12 months, with the largest being the Hays Companies acquisition as well as a rise in interest rates associated with our outstanding floating rate debt balances.

Change in Estimated Acquisition Earn-Out Payables

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805-Business Combinations is the authoritative guidance requiring an acquiring entity to recognize 100% of the fair value of acquired assets, including goodwill, and assumed liabilities (with only limited exceptions) upon initially obtaining control of an acquired entity. Additionally, the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements (such as earn-out purchase price arrangements) at the acquisition date must be included in the purchase price consideration. As a result, the recorded purchase prices for all acquisitions consummated after January 1, 2009 include an estimation of the fair value of liabilities associated with any potential earn-out provisions. Subsequent changes in these earn-out obligations are required to be recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income when incurred or reasonably estimated. Estimations of potential earn-out obligations are typically based upon future earnings of the acquired operations or entities, usually for periods ranging from one to three years.

The net charge or credit to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the period is the combination of the net change in the estimated acquisition earn-out payables balance, and the interest expense imputed on the outstanding balance of the estimated acquisition earn-out payables.


As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, the fair values of the estimated acquisition earn-out payables were re-evaluated based upon projected operating results and measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) as defined in ASC 820-Fair Value Measurement. The resulting net changes, as well as the interest expense accretion on the estimated acquisition earn-out payables, for the three and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Change in fair value of estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

$

(6,573

)

 

$

(928

)

 

$

(10,873

)

 

$

945

 

Interest expense accretion

 

 

1,303

 

 

 

571

 

 

 

3,953

 

 

 

1,583

 

Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

$

(5,270

)

 

$

(357

)

 

$

(6,920

)

 

$

2,528

 

 Three months ended 
 June 30,
 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Change in fair value of estimated acquisition earn-out payables$(4,350) $(189) $(4,301) $1,873
Interest expense accretion1,490
 608
 2,651
 1,012
Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables$(2,860) $419
 $(1,650) $2,885

For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of estimated earn-out payables was re-evaluated and decreased by $4.4$6.6 million and by $0.2$0.9 million, respectively, which resulted in credits to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, the fair value of estimated earn-out payables was re-evaluated and decreased by $4.3$10.9 million and increased by $1.9$0.9 million, respectively, which resulted in credits and charges to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, respectively.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, estimated acquisition earn-out payables totaled $105.0$146.6 million, of which $12.8$23.7 million was recorded as accounts payable and $92.2$122.9 million was recorded as other non-current liabilities.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate on income from operations for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 was 25.0%23.9% and 26.7%25.6%, respectively. The effective tax rate on income from operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 was 24.1%24.0% and 24.9%25.2%, respectively.  These decreases were driven primarily by changes in our state tax footprint and corresponding apportionment.

apportionment as well as changes to tax rates in certain states.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — SEGMENT INFORMATION

As discussed in Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we operate four reportable segments: Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services. On a segmented basis, changes in amortization, depreciation and interest expenses generally result from activity associated with acquisitions. Likewise, other income in each segment reflects net gains primarily from legal settlements and miscellaneous income. As such, in evaluating the operational efficiency of a segment, management focuses upon the Organic Revenue growth rate of core commissions and fees revenue, the ratio of total employee compensation and benefits to total revenues, and the ratio of other operating expenses to total revenues.

The reconciliation of commissions and fees, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, to Organic Revenue for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

617,363

 

 

$

529,813

 

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

(14,187

)

 

 

(14,327

)

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

(4,622

)

 

 

(3,053

)

Core commissions and fees

 

 

598,554

 

 

 

512,433

 

Acquisitions

 

 

(70,968

)

 

 

 

Dispositions

 

 

 

 

 

(2,168

)

Organic Revenue

 

$

527,586

 

 

$

510,265

 

 Three months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018
Commissions and fees$572,932
 $472,068
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(11,983) (13,981)
Guaranteed supplemental commissions(12,743) (2,493)
Core commissions and fees548,206
 455,594
Acquisitions(77,091) 
Dispositions
 (2,276)
Organic Revenue$471,115
 $453,318

The growth rates for Organic Revenue, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, by segment, are as follows:

2019

 

Retail (1)

 

 

National Programs

 

 

Wholesale Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Total

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

337,821

 

 

$

260,524

 

 

$

142,487

 

 

$

143,369

 

 

$

86,986

 

 

$

77,866

 

 

$

50,069

 

 

$

48,054

 

 

$

617,363

 

 

$

529,813

 

Total change

 

$

77,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(882

)

 

 

 

 

 

$

9,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

87,550

 

 

 

 

 

Total growth %

 

 

29.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.6

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.5

%

 

 

 

 

Profit-sharing contingent

   commissions

 

 

(7,848

)

 

 

(5,280

)

 

 

(4,412

)

 

 

(7,786

)

 

 

(1,927

)

 

 

(1,261

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,187

)

 

 

(14,327

)

GSCs

 

 

(3,415

)

 

 

(2,573

)

 

 

(609

)

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(598

)

 

 

(458

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,622

)

 

 

(3,053

)

Core commissions and fees

 

$

326,558

 

 

$

252,671

 

 

$

137,466

 

 

$

135,561

 

 

$

84,461

 

 

$

76,147

 

 

$

50,069

 

 

$

48,054

 

 

$

598,554

 

 

$

512,433

 

Acquisitions

 

 

(68,314

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(314

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,340

)

 

 

 

 

 

(70,968

)

 

 

 

Dispositions

 

 

 

 

 

(1,592

)

 

 

 

 

 

(214

)

 

 

 

 

 

(362

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,168

)

Organic Revenue (2)

 

$

258,244

 

 

$

251,079

 

 

$

137,466

 

 

$

135,347

 

 

$

84,147

 

 

$

75,785

 

 

$

47,729

 

 

$

48,054

 

 

$

527,586

 

 

$

510,265

 

Organic Revenue growth (2)

 

$

7,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

8,362

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(325

)

 

 

 

 

 

$

17,321

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth % (2)

 

 

2.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.7

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4

%

 

 

 

 

2019
Retail(1)
 National Programs Wholesale Brokerage Services Total
(in thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Commissions and fees$309,822
 $232,533
 $131,424
 $118,289
 $80,923
 $75,415
 $50,763
 $45,831
 $572,932
 $472,068
Total change$77,289
   $13,135
   $5,508
   $4,932
   $100,864
  
Total growth %33.2%   11.1%   7.3%   10.8 %   21.4%  
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(6,659) (6,469) (4,093) (5,521) (1,231) (1,991) 
 
 (11,983) (13,981)
GSCs(2,556) (2,182) (9,612) (39) (575) (272) 
 
 (12,743) (2,493)
Core commissions and fees$300,607
 $223,882
 $117,719
 $112,729
 $79,117
 $73,152
 $50,763
 $45,831
 $548,206
 $455,594
Acquisitions(65,915) 
 (3,131) 
 (1,213) 
 (6,832) 
 (77,091) 
Dispositions
 (1,608) 
 (340) 
 (328) 
 
 
 (2,276)
Organic Revenue(2)
$234,692
 $222,274
 $114,588
 $112,389
 $77,904
 $72,824
 $43,931
 $45,831
 $471,115
 $453,318
Organic Revenue growth(2)
$12,418
   $2,199
   $5,080
   $(1,900)   $17,797
  
Organic Revenue growth %(2)
5.6%   2.0%   7.0%   (4.1)%   3.9%  

(1)

The Retail Segment includes commissions and fees reported in the “Other” column of the Segment Information in Note 12 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which includes corporate and consolidation items.

(2)

A non-GAAP financial measure.


The reconciliation of commissions and fees, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, to Organic Revenue for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

529,813

 

 

$

474,609

 

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

(14,327

)

 

 

(3,542

)

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

(3,053

)

 

 

(2,493

)

Core commissions and fees

 

 

512,433

 

 

 

468,574

 

New Revenue Standard impact on core commissions and fees

 

 

(14,385

)

 

 

 

Acquisitions

 

 

(22,968

)

 

 

 

Dispositions

 

 

 

 

 

(225

)

Organic Revenue

 

$

475,080

 

 

$

468,349

 

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The growth rates for Organic Revenue, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, by segment, are as follows:

2018

 

Retail (1)

 

 

National Programs

 

 

Wholesale Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Total

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

260,524

 

 

$

234,414

 

 

$

143,369

 

 

$

127,271

 

 

$

77,866

 

 

$

71,505

 

 

$

48,054

 

 

$

41,419

 

 

$

529,813

 

 

$

474,609

 

Total change

 

$

26,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,098

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,361

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,635

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

55,204

 

 

 

 

 

Total growth %

 

 

11.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.6

%

 

 

 

 

Profit-sharing contingent

   commissions

 

 

(5,280

)

 

 

(1,444

)

 

 

(7,786

)

 

 

(1,748

)

 

 

(1,261

)

 

 

(350

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,327

)

 

 

(3,542

)

GSCs

 

 

(2,573

)

 

 

(2,164

)

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(458

)

 

 

(324

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,053

)

 

 

(2,493

)

Core commissions and fees

 

$

252,671

 

 

$

230,806

 

 

$

135,561

 

 

$

125,518

 

 

$

76,147

 

 

$

70,831

 

 

$

48,054

 

 

$

41,419

 

 

$

512,433

 

 

$

468,574

 

New Revenue Standard

 

 

(1,990

)

 

 

 

 

 

(11,609

)

 

 

 

 

 

805

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,591

)

 

 

 

 

 

(14,385

)

 

 

 

Acquisition revenues

 

 

(15,534

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,579

)

 

 

 

 

 

(699

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,156

)

 

 

 

 

 

(22,968

)

 

 

 

Divested business

 

 

 

 

 

(243

)

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(225

)

Organic Revenue (2)

 

$

235,147

 

 

$

230,563

 

 

$

121,373

 

 

$

125,536

 

 

$

76,253

 

 

$

70,831

 

 

$

42,307

 

 

$

41,419

 

 

$

475,080

 

 

$

468,349

 

Organic Revenue growth (2)

 

$

4,584

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,163

)

 

 

 

 

 

$

5,422

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

888

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,731

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth % (2)

 

 

2.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3.3

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.4

%

 

 

 

 

2018
Retail(1)
 National Programs Wholesale Brokerage Services Total
(in thousands, except percentages)2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Commissions and fees$232,533
 $238,063
 $118,289
 $113,559
 $75,415
 $71,594
 $45,831
 $41,508
 $472,068
 $464,724
Total change$(5,530)   $4,730
   $3,821
   $4,323
   $7,344
  
Total growth %(2.3)%   4.2%   5.3%   10.4%   1.6%  
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(6,469) (1,419) (5,521) (8,576) (1,991) (1,860) 
 
 (13,981) (11,855)
GSCs(2,182) (2,677) (39) 
 (272) (301) 
 
 (2,493) (2,978)
Core commissions and fees$223,882
 $233,967
 $112,729
 $104,983
 $73,152
 $69,433
 $45,831
 $41,508
 $455,594
 $449,891
New Revenue Standard29,510
 
 20
 
 239
 
 (1,357) 
 28,412
 
Acquisition revenues(9,916) 
 (1,008) 
 (267) 
 
 
 (11,191) 
Divested business
 (540) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (540)
Organic Revenue(2)
$243,476
 $233,427
 $111,741
 $104,983
 $73,124
 $69,433
 $44,474
 $41,508
 $472,815
 $449,351
Organic Revenue growth(2)
$10,049
   $6,758
   $3,691
   $2,966
   $23,464
  
Organic Revenue growth %(2)
4.3 %   6.4%   5.3%   7.1%   5.2%  

(1)

The Retail Segment includes commissions and fees reported in the “Other” column of the Segment Information in Note 12 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which includes corporate and consolidation items.

(2)

A non-GAAP financial measure.

The reconciliation of commissions and fees, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, to Organic Revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:follows;

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

1,807,758

 

 

$

1,502,219

 

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

(41,492

)

 

 

(39,993

)

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

(21,000

)

 

 

(8,525

)

Core commissions and fees

 

 

1,745,266

 

 

 

1,453,701

 

Acquisitions

 

 

(251,876

)

 

 

 

Dispositions

 

 

 

 

 

(5,015

)

Organic Revenue

 

$

1,493,390

 

 

$

1,448,686

 

 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018
Commissions and fees$1,190,395
 $972,406
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(27,305) (25,665)
Guaranteed supplemental commissions(16,378) (5,473)
Core commissions and fees1,146,712
 941,268
Acquisitions(180,907) 
Dispositions
 (2,848)
Organic Revenue$965,805
 $938,420

The growth rates for Organic Revenue, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, by segment, are as follows:

2019

 

Retail (1)

 

 

National Programs

 

 

Wholesale Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Total

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

1,036,093

 

 

$

771,152

 

 

$

383,118

 

 

$

373,990

 

 

$

238,271

 

 

$

219,199

 

 

$

150,276

 

 

$

137,878

 

 

$

1,807,758

 

 

$

1,502,219

 

Total change

 

$

264,941

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

9,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

19,072

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,398

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

305,539

 

 

 

 

 

Total growth %

 

 

34.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.3

%

 

 

 

 

Profit-sharing contingent

   commissions

 

 

(26,054

)

 

 

(17,879

)

 

 

(9,365

)

 

 

(17,290

)

 

 

(6,073

)

 

 

(4,824

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(41,492

)

 

 

(39,993

)

GSCs

 

 

(9,211

)

 

 

(7,277

)

 

 

(10,225

)

 

 

(75

)

 

 

(1,564

)

 

 

(1,173

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21,000

)

 

 

(8,525

)

Core commissions and fees

 

$

1,000,828

 

 

$

745,996

 

 

$

363,528

 

 

$

356,625

 

 

$

230,634

 

 

$

213,202

 

 

$

150,276

 

 

$

137,878

 

 

$

1,745,266

 

 

$

1,453,701

 

Acquisitions

 

 

(228,810

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,721

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,926

)

 

 

 

 

 

(14,419

)

 

 

 

 

 

(251,876

)

 

 

 

Dispositions

 

 

 

 

 

(3,333

)

 

 

 

 

 

(667

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,015

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,015

)

Organic Revenue (2)

 

$

772,018

 

 

$

742,663

 

 

$

357,807

 

 

$

355,958

 

 

$

227,708

 

 

$

212,187

 

 

$

135,857

 

 

$

137,878

 

 

$

1,493,390

 

 

$

1,448,686

 

Organic Revenue growth (2)

 

$

29,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,849

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

15,521

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(2,021

)

 

 

 

 

 

$

44,704

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth % (2)

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.5

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.1

%

 

 

 

 

2019
Retail(1)
 National Programs Wholesale Brokerage Services Total
(in thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Commissions and fees$698,272
 $510,628
 $240,631
 $230,621
 $151,285
 $141,333
 $100,207
 $89,824
 $1,190,395
 $972,406
Total change$187,644
   $10,010
   $9,952
   $10,383
   $217,989
  
Total growth %36.7%   4.3 %   7.0%   11.6 %   22.4%  
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(18,206) (12,599) (4,953) (9,503) (4,146) (3,563) 
 
 (27,305) (25,665)
GSCs(5,796) (4,704) (9,616) (54) (966) (715) 
 
 (16,378) (5,473)
Core commissions and fees$674,270
 $493,325
 $226,062
 $221,064
 $146,173
 $137,055
 $100,207
 $89,824
 $1,146,712
 $941,268
Acquisitions(160,496) 
 (5,720) 
 (2,612) 
 (12,079) 
 (180,907) 
Dispositions
 (1,742) 
 (453) 
 (653) 
 
 
 (2,848)
Organic Revenue(2)
$513,774
 $491,583
 $220,342
 $220,611
 $143,561
 $136,402
 $88,128
 $89,824
 $965,805
 $938,420
Organic Revenue growth(2)
$22,191
   $(269)   $7,159
   $(1,696)   $27,385
  
Organic Revenue growth %(2)
4.5%   (0.1)%   5.2%   (1.9)%   2.9%  

(1)

The Retail Segment includes commissions and fees reported in the “Other” column of the Segment Information in Note 12 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which includes corporate and consolidation items.

(2)

A non-GAAP financial measure.

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The reconciliation of commissions and fees, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, to Organic Revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

1,502,219

 

 

$

1,383,899

 

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

(39,993

)

 

 

(45,409

)

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

(8,525

)

 

 

(8,149

)

Core commissions and fees

 

 

1,453,701

 

 

 

1,330,341

 

New Revenue Standard impact on core commissions and fees

 

 

(31,604

)

 

 

 

Acquisitions

 

 

(39,520

)

 

 

 

Dispositions

 

 

 

 

 

(1,195

)

Organic Revenue

 

$

1,382,577

 

 

$

1,329,146

 

 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands)2018 2017
Commissions and fees$972,406
 $909,290
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(25,665) (41,867)
Guaranteed supplemental commissions(5,473) (5,656)
Core commissions and fees941,268
 861,767
New Revenue Standard impact on core commissions and fees(17,179) 
Acquisitions(16,552) 
Dispositions
 (970)
Organic Revenue$907,537
 $860,797

The growth rates for Organic Revenue, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, by segment, are as follows:

2018

 

Retail (1)

 

 

National Programs

 

 

Wholesale Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Total

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Commissions and fees

 

$

771,152

 

 

$

711,532

 

 

$

373,990

 

 

$

341,910

 

 

$

219,199

 

 

$

208,284

 

 

$

137,878

 

 

$

122,173

 

 

$

1,502,219

 

 

$

1,383,899

 

Total change

 

$

59,620

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

32,080

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

10,915

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

15,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

118,320

 

 

 

 

 

Total growth %

 

 

8.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.5

%

 

 

 

 

Profit-sharing contingent

   commissions

 

 

(17,879

)

 

 

(22,380

)

 

 

(17,290

)

 

 

(16,038

)

 

 

(4,824

)

 

 

(6,991

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(39,993

)

 

 

(45,409

)

GSCs

 

 

(7,277

)

 

 

(7,109

)

 

 

(75

)

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(1,173

)

 

 

(1,032

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,525

)

 

 

(8,149

)

Core commissions and fees

 

$

745,996

 

 

$

682,043

 

 

$

356,625

 

 

$

325,864

 

 

$

213,202

 

 

$

200,261

 

 

$

137,878

 

 

$

122,173

 

 

$

1,453,701

 

 

$

1,330,341

 

New Revenue Standard

 

 

(16,369

)

 

 

 

 

 

(11,735

)

 

 

 

 

 

927

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,427

)

 

 

 

 

 

(31,604

)

 

 

 

Acquisition revenues

 

 

(29,783

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,493

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,087

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,157

)

 

 

 

 

 

(39,520

)

 

 

 

Divested business

 

 

 

 

 

(1,215

)

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,195

)

Organic Revenue (2)

 

$

699,844

 

 

$

680,828

 

 

$

340,397

 

 

$

325,884

 

 

$

213,042

 

 

$

200,261

 

 

$

129,294

 

 

$

122,173

 

 

$

1,382,577

 

 

$

1,329,146

 

Organic Revenue growth (2)

 

$

19,016

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

14,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,781

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

7,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

53,431

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth % (2)

 

 

2.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

 

 

2018
Retail(1)
 National Programs Wholesale Brokerage Services Total
(in thousands, except percentages)2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Commissions and fees$510,628
 $477,118
 $230,621
 $214,639
 $141,333
 $136,779
 $89,824
 $80,754
 $972,406
 $909,290
Total change$33,510
   $15,982
   $4,554
   $9,070
   $63,116
  
Total growth %7.0%   7.4%   3.3%   11.2%   6.9%  
Profit-sharing contingent commissions(12,599) (20,936) (9,503) (14,290) (3,563) (6,641) 
 
 (25,665) (41,867)
GSCs(4,704) (4,945) (54) (3) (715) (708) 
 
 (5,473) (5,656)
Core commissions and fees$493,325
 $451,237
 $221,064
 $200,346
 $137,055
 $129,430
 $89,824
 $80,754
 $941,268
 $861,767
New Revenue Standard(14,378)   (86)   121
   (2,836)   (17,179)  
Acquisition revenues(14,248) 
 (1,916) 
 (388) 
 
 
 (16,552) 
Divested business
 (971) 
 1
 
 
 
 
 
 (970)
Organic Revenue(2)
$464,699
 $450,266
 $219,062
 $200,347
 $136,788
 $129,430
 $86,988
 $80,754
 $907,537
 $860,797
Organic Revenue growth(2)
$14,433
   $18,715
   $7,358
   $6,234
   $46,740
  
Organic Revenue growth %(2)
3.2%   9.3%   5.7%   7.7%   5.4%  

(1)

The Retail Segment includes commissions and fees reported in the “Other” column of the Segment Information in Note 12 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which includes corporate and consolidation items.

(2)

A non-GAAP financial measure.

The reconciliation of income before incomes taxes, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, to EBITDAC, a non-GAAP measure, and Income Before Income Taxes Margin to EBITDAC Margin, a non-GAAP measure, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, is as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale

Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

51,133

 

 

$

46,629

 

 

$

28,908

 

 

$

14,775

 

 

$

10,393

 

 

$

151,838

 

Income Before Income Taxes Margin

 

 

15.1

%

 

 

32.6

%

 

 

33.2

%

 

 

29.5

%

 

NMF

 

 

 

24.5

%

Amortization

 

 

15,821

 

 

 

6,264

 

 

 

2,797

 

 

 

1,390

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,272

 

Depreciation

 

 

1,897

 

 

 

1,779

 

 

 

422

 

 

 

315

 

 

 

1,402

 

 

 

5,815

 

Interest

 

 

22,287

 

 

 

3,557

 

 

 

1,105

 

 

 

1,164

 

 

 

(11,799

)

 

 

16,314

 

Change in estimated acquisition

   earn-out payables

 

 

1,002

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

(6,321

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,270

)

EBITDAC

 

$

92,140

 

 

$

58,256

 

 

$

33,254

 

 

$

11,323

 

 

$

(4

)

 

$

194,969

 

EBITDAC Margin

 

 

27.3

%

 

 

40.8

%

 

 

38.2

%

 

 

22.6

%

 

NMF

 

 

 

31.5

%

(in thousands)Retail National Programs Wholesale Brokerage Services Other Total
Income before income taxes$44,217
 $40,243
 $22,944
 $9,268
 $6,850
 $123,522
Income Before Income Taxes Margin14.2% 30.5% 28.3% 18.2% NMF
 21.5%
            
Amortization15,357
 6,357
 2,844
 1,396
 
 25,954
Depreciation1,919
 1,621
 425
 303
 1,398
 5,666
Interest21,201
 4,223
 1,260
 1,203
 (11,594) 16,293
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables(1,704) (1,203) (89) 136
 
 (2,860)
EBITDAC$80,990
 $51,241
 $27,384
 $12,306
 $(3,346) $168,575
EBITDAC Margin26.1% 38.9% 33.7% 24.2% NMF
 29.3%

NMF = Not a meaningful figure


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The reconciliation of income before incomes taxes, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, to EBITDAC, a non-GAAP measure, and Income Before Income Taxes Margin to EBITDAC Margin, a non-GAAP measure, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, is as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

61,224

 

 

$

46,707

 

 

$

23,614

 

 

$

6,988

 

 

$

3,967

 

 

$

142,500

 

Income Before Income Taxes Margin

 

 

23.4

%

 

 

32.5

%

 

 

30.3

%

 

 

14.5

%

 

NMF

 

 

 

26.8

%

Amortization

 

 

10,754

 

 

 

6,736

 

 

 

2,878

 

 

 

1,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,637

 

Depreciation

 

 

1,236

 

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

385

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

1,899

 

 

 

5,259

 

Interest

 

 

7,468

 

 

 

6,147

 

 

 

1,233

 

 

 

846

 

 

 

(6,731

)

 

 

8,963

 

Change in estimated acquisition

   earn-out payables

 

 

(1,068

)

 

 

594

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

 

 

 

(357

)

EBITDAC

 

$

79,614

 

 

$

61,530

 

 

$

28,128

 

 

$

9,595

 

 

$

(865

)

 

$

178,002

 

EBITDAC Margin

 

 

30.5

%

 

 

42.9

%

 

 

36.1

%

 

 

19.9

%

 

NMF

 

 

 

33.5

%

(in thousands) Retail National Programs Wholesale Brokerage Services Other Total
Income before income taxes $44,361
 $24,324
 $20,547
 $8,085
 $3,593
 $100,910
Income Before Income Taxes Margin 19.0% 20.5% 27.2% 17.6% NMF
 21.3%
             
Amortization 10,502
 6,324
 2,822
 1,137
 
 20,785
Depreciation 1,273
 1,354
 426
 379
 2,167
 5,599
Interest 7,112
 6,376
 1,371
 583
 (5,390) 10,052
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables 785
 181
 (547) 
 
 419
EBITDAC $64,033
 $38,559
 $24,619
 $10,184
 $370
 $137,765
EBITDAC Margin 27.4% 32.6% 32.6% 22.2% NMF
 29.1%

NMF = Not a meaningful figure

The reconciliation of income before incomes taxes, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, to EBITDAC, a non-GAAP measure, and Income Before Income Taxes Margin to EBITDAC Margin, a non-GAAP measure, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, is as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

189,191

 

 

$

106,188

 

 

$

67,421

 

 

$

33,220

 

 

$

27,860

 

 

$

423,880

 

Income Before Income Taxes Margin

 

 

18.2

%

 

 

27.6

%

 

 

28.2

%

 

 

22.1

%

 

NMF

 

 

 

23.4

%

Amortization

 

 

46,622

 

 

 

19,217

 

 

 

8,490

 

 

 

4,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

78,418

 

Depreciation

 

 

5,440

 

 

 

4,990

 

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

902

 

 

 

4,933

 

 

 

17,516

 

Interest

 

 

64,641

 

 

 

13,134

 

 

 

3,692

 

 

 

3,239

 

 

 

(36,901

)

 

 

47,805

 

Change in estimated acquisition

   earn-out payables

 

 

326

 

 

 

(1,134

)

 

 

(26

)

 

 

(6,086

)

 

 

 

 

 

(6,920

)

EBITDAC

 

$

306,220

 

 

$

142,395

 

 

$

80,828

 

 

$

35,364

 

 

$

(4,108

)

 

$

560,699

 

EBITDAC Margin

 

 

29.5

%

 

 

37.1

%

 

 

33.8

%

 

 

23.5

%

 

NMF

 

 

 

30.9

%

(in thousands)Retail National Programs Wholesale Brokerage Services Other Total
Income before income taxes$138,058
 $59,559
 $38,513
 $18,445
 $17,467
 $272,042
Income Before Income Taxes Margin19.7% 24.7% 25.4% 18.4% NMF
 22.8%
            
Amortization30,801
 12,953
 5,693
 2,699
 
 52,146
Depreciation3,543
 3,211
 829
 587
 3,531
 11,701
Interest42,354
 9,577
 2,587
 2,075
 (25,102) 31,491
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables(676) (1,161) (48) 235
 
 (1,650)
EBITDAC$214,080
 $84,139
 $47,574
 $24,041
 $(4,104) $365,730
EBITDAC Margin30.6% 34.9% 31.4% 24.0% NMF
 30.6%

NMF = Not a meaningful figure


The reconciliation of income before incomes taxes, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, to EBITDAC, a non-GAAP measure, and Income Before Income Taxes Margin to EBITDAC Margin, a non-GAAP measure, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018, is as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Retail

 

 

National

Programs

 

 

Wholesale Brokerage

 

 

Services

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

175,984

 

 

$

91,809

 

 

$

55,544

 

 

$

23,889

 

 

$

14,625

 

 

$

361,851

 

Income Before Income Taxes Margin

 

 

22.8

%

 

 

24.5

%

 

 

25.3

%

 

 

17.3

%

 

NMF

 

 

 

24.0

%

Amortization

 

 

31,498

 

 

 

19,383

 

 

 

8,537

 

 

 

3,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,961

 

Depreciation

 

 

3,746

 

 

 

4,087

 

 

 

1,238

 

 

 

1,183

 

 

 

6,156

 

 

 

16,410

 

Interest

 

 

21,377

 

 

 

20,019

 

 

 

4,039

 

 

 

2,023

 

 

 

(18,772

)

 

 

28,686

 

Change in estimated acquisition

   earn-out payables

 

 

552

 

 

 

843

 

 

 

1,034

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,528

 

EBITDAC

 

$

233,157

 

 

$

136,141

 

 

$

70,392

 

 

$

30,737

 

 

$

2,009

 

 

$

472,436

 

EBITDAC Margin

 

 

30.2

%

 

 

36.4

%

 

 

32.0

%

 

 

22.3

%

 

NMF

 

 

 

31.4

%

(in thousands) Retail National Programs Wholesale Brokerage Services Other Total
Income before income taxes $114,760
 $45,102
 $31,930
 $16,901
 $10,658
 $219,351
Income Before Income Taxes Margin 22.4% 19.5% 22.5% 18.8% NMF
 22.5%
             
Amortization 20,744
 12,647
 5,659
 2,274
 
 41,324
Depreciation 2,510
 2,741
 853
 790
 4,257
 11,151
Interest 13,909
 13,872
 2,806
 1,177
 (12,041) 19,723
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables 1,620
 249
 1,016
 
 
 2,885
EBITDAC $153,543
 $74,611
 $42,264
 $21,142
 $2,874
 $294,434
EBITDAC Margin 30.0% 32.3% 29.8% 23.5% NMF
 30.2%

NMF = Not a meaningful figure


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Retail Segment

The Retail Segment provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public, professional and individual insured customers. Approximately 84%83% of the Retail Segment’s commissions and fees revenue is commission based. Because most of our other operating expenses are not correlated to changes in commissions on insurance premiums, a significant portion of any fluctuation in the commissions we receive, net of related producer compensation and cost to fulfill expense deferrals and releases as required by the New Revenue Standard, will result in a similar fluctuation in our income before income taxes, unless we make incremental investments or modifications to the costs in the organization.

Financial information relating to our Retail Segment for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

% Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

% Change

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core commissions and fees

 

$

326,841

 

 

$

253,026

 

 

 

29.2

%

 

$

1,001,655

 

 

$

746,890

 

 

 

34.1

%

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

7,848

 

 

 

5,280

 

 

 

48.6

%

 

 

26,054

 

 

 

17,879

 

 

 

45.7

%

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

3,415

 

 

 

2,573

 

 

 

32.7

%

 

 

9,211

 

 

 

7,277

 

 

 

26.6

%

Investment income

 

 

28

 

 

 

1

 

 

NMF

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

2

 

 

NMF

 

Other income, net

 

 

(420

)

 

 

207

 

 

NMF

 

 

 

716

 

 

 

758

 

 

 

(5.5

%)

Total revenues

 

 

337,712

 

 

 

261,087

 

 

 

29.3

%

 

 

1,037,681

 

 

 

772,806

 

 

 

34.3

%

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

 

192,139

 

 

 

140,118

 

 

 

37.1

%

 

 

567,245

 

 

 

416,427

 

 

 

36.2

%

Other operating expenses

 

 

57,141

 

 

 

41,356

 

 

 

38.2

%

 

 

168,435

 

 

 

123,410

 

 

 

36.5

%

(Gain)/loss on disposal

 

 

(3,708

)

 

 

(1

)

 

NMF

 

 

 

(4,219

)

 

 

(188

)

 

NMF

 

Amortization

 

 

15,821

 

 

 

10,754

 

 

 

47.1

%

 

 

46,622

 

 

 

31,498

 

 

 

48.0

%

Depreciation

 

 

1,897

 

 

 

1,236

 

 

 

53.5

%

 

 

5,440

 

 

 

3,746

 

 

 

45.2

%

Interest

 

 

22,287

 

 

 

7,468

 

 

 

198.4

%

 

 

64,641

 

 

 

21,377

 

 

NMF

 

Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

1,002

 

 

 

(1,068

)

 

 

(193.8

%)

 

 

326

 

 

 

552

 

 

 

(40.9

%)

Total expenses

 

 

286,579

 

 

 

199,863

 

 

 

43.4

%

 

 

848,490

 

 

 

596,822

 

 

 

42.2

%

Income before income taxes

 

$

51,133

 

 

$

61,224

 

 

 

(16.5

%)

 

$

189,191

 

 

$

175,984

 

 

 

7.5

%

Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)

 

 

15.1

%

 

 

23.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.2

%

 

 

22.8

%

 

 

 

 

EBITDAC (2)

 

$

92,140

 

 

$

79,614

 

 

 

15.7

%

 

$

306,220

 

 

$

233,157

 

 

 

31.3

%

EBITDAC Margin (2)

 

 

27.3

%

 

 

30.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.5

%

 

 

30.2

%

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth rate (2)

 

 

2.9

%

 

 

2.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

2.8

%

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits relative to

   total revenues

 

 

56.9

%

 

 

53.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

54.7

%

 

 

53.9

%

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses relative to total revenues

 

 

16.9

%

 

 

15.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.2

%

 

 

16.0

%

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

2,266

 

 

$

1,467

 

 

 

54.5

%

 

$

7,810

 

 

$

5,828

 

 

 

34.0

%

Total assets at September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,155,670

 

 

$

4,651,080

 

 

 

32.3

%

 Three months ended 
 June 30,
 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 %
Change
 2019 2018 %
Change
REVENUES           
Core commissions and fees$300,962
 $224,320
 34.2 % $674,814
 $493,864
 36.6 %
Profit-sharing contingent commissions6,659
 6,469
 2.9 % 18,206
 12,599
 44.5 %
Guaranteed supplemental commissions2,556
 2,182
 17.1 % 5,796
 4,704
 23.2 %
Investment income17
 
  % 17
 1
 NMF
Other income, net544
 346
 57.2 % 1,136
 551
 106.2 %
Total revenues310,738
 233,317
 33.2 % 699,969
 511,719
 36.8 %
EXPENSES           
Employee compensation and benefits175,407
 126,865
 38.3 % 375,106
 276,309
 35.8 %
Other operating expenses55,357
 42,659
 29.8 % 111,294
 82,054
 35.6 %
(Gain)/loss on disposal(1,016) (240) NMF
 (511) (187) 173.3 %
Amortization15,357
 10,502
 46.2 % 30,801
 20,744
 48.5 %
Depreciation1,919
 1,273
 50.7 % 3,543
 2,510
 41.2 %
Interest21,201
 7,112
 198.1 % 42,354
 13,909
 NMF
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables(1,704) 785
 NMF
 (676) 1,620
 (141.7)%
Total expenses266,521
 188,956
 41.0 % 561,911
 396,959
 41.6 %
Income before income taxes$44,217
 $44,361
 (0.3)% $138,058
 $114,760
 20.3 %
Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)
14.2% 19.0%   19.7% 22.4%  
EBITDAC (2)
$80,990
 $64,033
 26.5 % $214,080
 $153,543
 39.4 %
EBITDAC Margin (2)
26.1% 27.4%   30.6% 30.0%  
Organic Revenue growth rate (2)
5.6% 4.3%   4.5% 3.2%  
Employee compensation and benefits relative to total revenues56.4% 54.4%   53.6% 54.0%  
Other operating expenses relative to total revenues17.8% 18.3%   15.9% 16.0%  
Capital expenditures$2,408
 $1,954
 23.2 % $5,544
 $4,361
 27.1 %
Total assets at June 30      $5,925,156
 $4,668,251
 26.9 %

(1) "Income Before Income Taxes Margin" is defined as income before income taxes divided by total revenues

(2) A non-GAAP financial measure

measure.

NMF = Not a meaningful figure

The Retail Segment’s total revenues during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 33.2%29.3%, or $77.4$76.6 million, from the same period in 2018, to $310.7$337.7 million. The $76.6$73.8 million increase in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by: (i) approximately $65.9$68.3 million related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; (ii) an increase of $12.3$7.1 million related to net new and renewal business; and (iii) an offsetting decrease of $1.6 million related to commissions and fees recorded in 2018 from businesses since divested. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the secondthird quarter of 2019 increased 6.5%43.4%, or $0.6$3.4 million, from the same period in 2018, to $9.2 million.$11.3 million, primarily driven by acquisition activity in the past 12 months and qualifying for certain contingents and GSCs in the current year that we did not qualify for in 2018. The Retail Segment’s total commissions and fees increased by 33.2%29.7%, and the Organic Revenue growth rate was 5.6%2.9% for the secondthird quarter of 2019. The Organic Revenue growth rate was driven by revenue from net new business written during the preceding 12 months. Net new business was impacted by rate increases in most lines of


business with the most pronounced being the continued increases in commercial auto rates and employee benefits, partially offset by continued premium rate reductions in workers compensation.  Organic Revenue growth was realized in all lines of business.

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Income before income taxes for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 decreased 0.3%16.5%, or $0.1$10.1 million, from the same period in 2018, to $44.2$51.1 million. The primary factors affecting this were: (i) an increase in intercompany interest charges and amortization associated with new acquisitions, which more than offset (ii) the profit associated with the net increase in revenue as described above which was offset by (ii) an increase in intercompany interest charges and amortization associated with new acquisitions.

(iii) a gain on a book sale.

EBITDAC for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 26.5%15.7%, or $17.0$12.5 million, from the same period in 2018, to $81.0$92.1 million.  EBITDAC Margin for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 decreased to 26.1%27.3% from 27.4%30.5% in the same period in 2018.  The decrease in EBITDAC Margin was driven by: (i) the acquisition of the Hays Companies, which had a lower margin than the segmental average due to seasonality of renewals in thisnew and renewal business; (ii) higher non-cash stock based compensation costs and the phasing of revenues for a recent acquisition, which offset (ii)(iii) the net Organic Revenue increase; (iii)(iv) higher profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs; (iv)(v) leveraging of the segment’sSegment’s cost base and (v)(vi) realizing some benefits from previous investments.

The Retail Segment’s total revenues during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 36.8%34.3%, or $188.3$264.9 million, from the same period in 2018, to $700.0$1,037.7 million. The $181.0$254.8 million increase in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by: (i) approximately $160.5$228.8 million related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; (ii) an increase of $22.2$29.3 million related to net new and renewal business; and (iii) an offsetting decrease of $1.7$3.3 million related to commissions and fees recorded in 2018 from businesses since divested. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the first sixnine months of 2019 increased 38.7%40.2%, or $6.7$10.1 million, from the same period in 2018, to $24.0 million.$35.3 million, primarily driven by acquisition activity in the past 12 months and qualifying for certain contingents and GSCs in the current year that we did not qualify for in 2018. The Retail Segment’s total commissions and fees increased by 36.7%34.3%, and the Organic Revenue growth rate was 4.5%4.0% for the first sixnine months of 2019. The Organic Revenue growth rate was driven by revenue from net new business written during the preceding 12 months and growth on renewals of existing customers. New business was impacted by rate increases in most lines of business with continued increases in commercial auto rates and employee benefits, partially offset by continued premium rate reductions in workers compensation.  Organic Revenue growth was driven by most lines of business.

Income before income taxes for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 20.3%7.5%, or $23.3$13.2 million, from the same period in 2018, to $138.1$189.2 million. The primary factors affecting this increase were: (i) the profit associated with the net increase in revenue as described above, offset by (ii) an increase in intercompany interest charges and amortization associated with new acquisitions.

EBITDAC for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 39.4%31.3%, or $60.5$73.1 million, from the same period in 2018, to $214.1$306.2 million.  EBITDAC Margin for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increaseddecreased to 30.6%29.5% from 30.0%30.2% in the same period in 2018.  The increasedecrease in EBITDAC Margin was primarily driven by: (i) the acquisition of the Hays Companies which had a lower margin than the segmental average; which offset (ii) the net increase in revenue of $188.3$264.9 million; (ii)(iii) higher profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs; and (iii)(iv) leveraging of the segment’sSegment’s cost base and realizing some benefits from previous investments.


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National Programs Segment

The National Programs Segment manages over 40 programs supported by approximately 100 well-capitalized carrier partners. In most cases, the insurance carriers that support the programs have delegated underwriting and, in many instances, claims-handling authority to our programs operations. These programs are generally distributed through a nationwide network of independent agents and Brown & Brown retail agents, and offer targeted products and services designed for specific industries, trade groups, professions, public entities and market niches. The National Programs Segment operations can be grouped into five broad categories: Professional Programs, Personal Lines Programs, Commercial Programs, Public Entity-Related Programs and the National Flood Program. The National Programs Segment’s revenue is primarily commission based.

Financial information relating to our National Programs Segment for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

% Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

% Change

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core commissions and fees

 

$

137,466

 

 

$

135,561

 

 

 

1.4

%

 

$

363,528

 

 

$

356,625

 

 

 

1.9

%

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

4,412

 

 

 

7,786

 

 

 

(43.3

)%

 

 

9,365

 

 

 

17,290

 

 

 

(45.8

)%

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

609

 

 

 

22

 

 

NMF

 

 

 

10,225

 

 

 

75

 

 

NMF

 

Investment income

 

 

375

 

 

 

138

 

 

 

171.7

%

 

 

1,071

 

 

 

384

 

 

 

178.9

%

Other income, net

 

 

(8

)

 

 

12

 

 

 

(166.7

)%

 

 

42

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

(30.0

)%

Total revenues

 

 

142,854

 

 

 

143,519

 

 

 

(0.5

)%

 

 

384,231

 

 

 

374,434

 

 

 

2.6

%

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

 

57,052

 

 

 

54,034

 

 

 

5.6

%

 

 

163,849

 

 

 

161,681

 

 

 

1.3

%

Other operating expenses

 

 

27,653

 

 

 

26,848

 

 

 

3.0

%

 

 

78,094

 

 

 

75,505

 

 

 

3.4

%

(Gain)/loss on disposal

 

 

(107

)

 

 

1,107

 

 

 

(109.7

)%

 

 

(107

)

 

 

1,107

 

 

 

(109.7

)%

Amortization

 

 

6,264

 

 

 

6,736

 

 

 

(7.0

)%

 

 

19,217

 

 

 

19,383

 

 

 

(0.9

)%

Depreciation

 

 

1,779

 

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

32.2

%

 

 

4,990

 

 

 

4,087

 

 

 

22.1

%

Interest

 

 

3,557

 

 

 

6,147

 

 

 

(42.1

)%

 

 

13,134

 

 

 

20,019

 

 

 

(34.4

)%

Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

27

 

 

 

594

 

 

 

(95.5

)%

 

 

(1,134

)

 

 

843

 

 

NMF

 

Total expenses

 

 

96,225

 

 

 

96,812

 

 

 

(0.6

)%

 

 

278,043

 

 

 

282,625

 

 

 

(1.6

)%

Income before income taxes

 

$

46,629

 

 

$

46,707

 

 

 

(0.2

)%

 

$

106,188

 

 

$

91,809

 

 

 

15.7

%

Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)

 

 

32.6

%

 

 

32.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

27.6

%

 

 

24.5

%

 

 

 

 

EBITDAC (2)

 

$

58,256

 

 

$

61,530

 

 

 

(5.3

)%

 

$

142,395

 

 

$

136,141

 

 

 

4.6

%

EBITDAC Margin (2)

 

 

40.8

%

 

 

42.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

37.1

%

 

 

36.4

%

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth rate (2)

 

 

1.6

%

 

 

(3.3

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5

%

 

 

4.5

%

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits relative to

   total revenues

 

 

39.9

%

 

 

37.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

42.6

%

 

 

43.2

%

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses relative to total revenues

 

 

19.4

%

 

 

18.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.3

%

 

 

20.2

%

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,276

 

 

$

2,420

 

 

 

(47.3

)%

 

$

7,786

 

 

$

7,313

 

 

 

6.5

%

Total assets at September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,315,656

 

 

$

2,933,465

 

 

 

13.0

%

 Three months ended 
 June 30,
 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 % Change 2019 2018 %
Change
REVENUES           
Core commissions and fees$117,719
 $112,729
 4.4 % $226,062
 $221,064
 2.3 %
Profit-sharing contingent commissions4,093
 5,521
 (25.9)% 4,953
 9,503
 (47.9)%
Guaranteed supplemental commissions9,612
 39
 NMF
 9,616
 54
 NMF
Investment income380
 132
 187.9 % 696
 246
 182.9 %
Other income, net13
 19
 (31.6)% 50
 48
 4.2 %
Total revenues131,817
 118,440
 11.3 % 241,377
 230,915
 4.5 %
EXPENSES           
Employee compensation and benefits54,053
 54,112
 (0.1)% 106,797
 107,647
 (0.8)%
Other operating expenses26,523
 25,769
 2.9 % 50,441
 48,657
 3.7 %
(Gain)/loss on disposal
 
  % 
 
  %
Amortization6,357
 6,324
 0.5 % 12,953
 12,647
 2.4 %
Depreciation1,621
 1,354
 19.7 % 3,211
 2,741
 17.1 %
Interest4,223
 6,376
 (33.8)% 9,577
 13,872
 (31.0)%
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables(1,203) 181
 NMF
 (1,161) 249
 NMF
Total expenses91,574
 94,116
 (2.7)% 181,818
 185,813
 (2.2)%
Income before income taxes$40,243
 $24,324
 65.4 % $59,559
 $45,102
 32.1 %
Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)
30.5% 20.5%   24.7 % 19.5%  
EBITDAC (2)
51,241
 38,559
 32.9 % $84,139
 $74,611
 12.8 %
EBITDAC Margin (2)
38.9% 32.6%   34.9 % 32.3%  
Organic Revenue growth rate (2)
2.0% 6.4%   (0.1)% 9.3%  
Employee compensation and benefits relative to total revenues41.0% 45.7%   44.2 % 46.6%  
Other operating expenses relative to total revenues20.1% 21.8%   20.9 % 21.1%  
Capital expenditures$1,942
 $2,215
 (12.3)% $6,510
 $4,893
 33.0 %
Total assets at June 30      $2,981,933
 $2,844,485
 4.8 %

(1) "Income Before Income Taxes Margin" is defined as income before income taxes divided by total revenues

(2) A non-GAAP financial measure.

NMF = Not a meaningful figure

The National Programs Segment’s total revenue for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 11.3%decreased 0.5%, or $13.4$0.7 million, from the same period in 2018, to $131.8$142.9 million. The $5.0$1.9 million increase in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by: (i) approximately $3.1 million related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; (ii) $2.2$2.1 million related to net new and renewal business;business inclusive of an $8.0 million negative impact from a one-time adjustment recorded in the prior year related to implementation of the New Revenue Standard; and (iii) an offsetting decrease of $0.3$0.2 million related to commissions and fees recorded in 2018 from businesses since divested. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs were $13.7$5.0 million for the secondthird quarter of 2019,


which was an increasea decrease of $8.1$2.8 million from the secondthird quarter of 2018, primarily driven by a one-time GSC received by oneloss development on several of our programs associated with completion of a multi-year agreement.
programs.

The National Programs Segment’s total commissions and fees increaseddecreased by 11.1%0.6%, and the Organic Revenue growth rate was 2.0%1.6%, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The Organic Revenue growth rate increase was driven by many of our programs, including commercial and residential earthquake, flood insurance business and our education program which was partially offset by an $8.0 million one-time adjustment related to implementation of the New Revenue Standard in our lender placement and all-risk.

business that was recorded in the third quarter of 2018.

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Income before income taxes for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 65.4%decreased 0.2%, or $15.9$0.1 million, from the same period in 2018, to $40.2$46.6 million. Income before income taxes increased greater than growth in total revenuesdecreased slightly due to decreased profit-sharing contingent commissions partially offset by lower intercompany interest expense and EBITDAC Margin expansion.

expense.

EBITDAC for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 32.9%decreased 5.3%, or $12.7$3.3 million, from the same period in 2018, to $51.2$58.3 million.  EBITDAC Margin for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increaseddecreased to 38.9%40.8% from 32.6%42.9% in the same period in 2018.  The increasedecrease in EBITDAC Margin was related to higher GSCs, increased organiclower profit-sharing contingent commissions and a one-time revenue recognition adjustment in our lender placement business that was recorded in the third quarter of 2018, both which more than offset margin expansion from Organic Revenue growth and leveraging of our expense base.

The National Programs Segment’s total revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 4.5%2.6%, or $10.5$9.8 million, from the same period in 2018, to $241.4$384.2 million. The $5.0$6.9 million increase in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by: (i) approximately $5.7 million related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; (ii) an increase of $1.9 million related to net new and renewal business which includes an $8 million negative impact from a one-time adjustment recorded last year related to implementation of the New Revenue Standard; and (iii) an offsetting decrease of $0.5$0.7 million related to commissions and fees recorded in 2018 from businesses since divested; and (iii) a decrease of $0.3 million related to net new and renewal business.divested. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs were $14.6$19.6 million for the first sixnine months of 2019, which was an increase of $5.0$2.2 million from the same period in 2018, primarily driven by a one-time GSC received by one of our programs, partially offset by lower profit-sharing contingent commission due to loss development from weather-related events.

on several of our programs.

The National Programs Segment’s total commissions and fees increased by 4.3%2.4%, and Organic Revenue declined 0.1%increased 0.5%, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019. The Organic Revenue declineincrease was primarily duedriven by many of our programs, including commercial and residential earthquake, all risk wind business, sports & entertainment business and the education program, which was substantially offset by a one-time adjustment related to lower flood claims processing revenues as compared toimplementation of the first six months of 2018, as well as a declineNew Revenue Standard in our non-standard auto program as they transition carriers.

lender placement business that was recorded in the third quarter of 2018.

Income before income taxes for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 32.1%15.7%, or $14.5$14.4 million, from the same period in 2018, to $59.6$106.2 million. The increase was due to a one-time GSC received by one of our programs along with lower intercompany interest expense.

expense which was partially offset by lower profit-sharing contingent commissions.

EBITDAC for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 12.8%4.6%, or $9.5$6.3 million, from the same period in 2018, to $84.1$142.4 million.  EBITDAC Margin for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased to 34.9%37.1% from 32.3%36.4% in the same period in 2018.  The increase in EBITDAC Margin was driven by Organic Revenue growth and the net increase in profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs, primarily from a one-time GSC received by one of our programs, and leveragingwas impacted by the one-time adjustment related to implementation of our expense base.


the New Revenue Standard noted above.

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Wholesale Brokerage Segment

The Wholesale Brokerage Segment markets and sells excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers, including Brown & Brown retail agents. Like the Retail and National Programs Segments, the Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s revenues are primarily commission based.

Financial information relating to our Wholesale Brokerage Segment for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

% Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

% Change

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core commissions and fees

 

$

84,461

 

 

$

76,147

 

 

 

10.9

%

 

$

230,634

 

 

$

213,202

 

 

 

8.2

%

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

1,927

 

 

 

1,261

 

 

 

52.8

%

 

 

6,073

 

 

 

4,824

 

 

 

25.9

%

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

598

 

 

 

458

 

 

 

30.6

%

 

 

1,564

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

33.3

%

Investment income

 

 

48

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

9.1

%

 

 

131

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

4.8

%

Other income, net

 

 

75

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

(24.2

%)

 

 

387

 

 

 

401

 

 

 

(3.5

%)

Total revenues

 

 

87,109

 

 

 

78,009

 

 

 

11.7

%

 

 

238,789

 

 

 

219,725

 

 

 

8.7

%

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

 

40,673

 

 

 

37,027

 

 

 

9.8

%

 

 

119,000

 

 

 

111,985

 

 

 

6.3

%

Other operating expenses

 

 

13,182

 

 

 

12,854

 

 

 

2.6

%

 

 

38,961

 

 

 

37,348

 

 

 

4.3

%

(Gain)/loss on disposal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

Amortization

 

 

2,797

 

 

 

2,878

 

 

 

(2.8

%)

 

 

8,490

 

 

 

8,537

 

 

 

(0.6

%)

Depreciation

 

 

422

 

 

 

385

 

 

 

9.6

%

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

1,238

 

 

 

1.1

%

Interest

 

 

1,105

 

 

 

1,233

 

 

 

(10.4

%)

 

 

3,692

 

 

 

4,039

 

 

 

(8.6

%)

Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

22

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

22.2

%

 

 

(26

)

 

 

1,034

 

 

 

(102.5

%)

Total expenses

 

 

58,201

 

 

 

54,395

 

 

 

7.0

%

 

 

171,368

 

 

 

164,181

 

 

 

4.4

%

Income before income taxes

 

$

28,908

 

 

$

23,614

 

 

 

22.4

%

 

$

67,421

 

 

$

55,544

 

 

 

21.4

%

Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)

 

 

33.2

%

 

 

30.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

28.2

%

 

 

25.3

%

 

 

 

 

EBITDAC (2)

 

$

33,254

 

 

$

28,128

 

 

 

18.2

%

 

$

80,828

 

 

$

70,392

 

 

 

14.8

%

EBITDAC Margin (2)

 

 

38.2

%

 

 

36.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

33.8

%

 

 

32.0

%

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth rate (2)

 

 

11.0

%

 

 

7.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.3

%

 

 

6.4

%

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits relative to total

   revenues

 

 

46.7

%

 

 

47.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

49.8

%

 

 

51.0

%

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses relative to total revenues

 

 

15.1

%

 

 

16.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.3

%

 

 

17.0

%

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

768

 

 

$

895

 

 

 

(14.2

%)

 

$

2,470

 

 

$

1,762

 

 

 

40.2

%

Total assets at September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,406,709

 

 

$

1,272,795

 

 

 

10.5

%

 Three months ended 
 June 30,
 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 % Change 2019 2018 % Change
REVENUES           
Core commissions and fees$79,117
 $73,152
 8.2 % $146,173
 $137,055
 6.7 %
Profit-sharing contingent commissions1,231
 1,991
 (38.2)% 4,146
 3,563
 16.4 %
Guaranteed supplemental commissions575
 272
 111.4 % 966
 715
 35.1 %
Investment income43
 81
 (46.9)% 83
 81
 2.5 %
Other income, net205
 72
 184.7 % 312
 302
 3.3 %
Total revenues81,171
 75,568
 7.4 % 151,680
 141,716
 7.0 %
EXPENSES           
Employee compensation and benefits40,817
 38,340
 6.5 % 78,327
 74,958
 4.5 %
Other operating expenses12,970
 12,609
 2.9 % 25,779
 24,494
 5.2 %
(Gain)/loss on disposal
 
  % 
 
  %
Amortization2,844
 2,822
 0.8 % 5,693
 5,659
 0.6 %
Depreciation425
 426
 (0.2)% 829
 853
 (2.8)%
Interest1,260
 1,371
 (8.1)% 2,587
 2,806
 (7.8)%
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables(89) (547) (83.7)% (48) 1,016
 (104.7)%
Total expenses58,227
 55,021
 5.8 % 113,167
 109,786
 3.1 %
Income before income taxes$22,944
 $20,547
 11.7 % $38,513
 $31,930
 20.6 %
Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)
28.3% 27.2%   25.4% 22.5%  
EBITDAC (2)
27,384
 24,619
 11.2 % $47,574
 $42,264
 12.6 %
EBITDAC Margin (2)
33.7% 32.6%   31.4% 29.8%  
Organic Revenue growth rate (2)
7.0% 5.3%   5.2% 5.7%  
Employee compensation and benefits relative to total revenues50.3% 50.7%   51.6% 52.9%  
Other operating expenses relative to total revenues16.0% 16.7%   17.0% 17.3%  
Capital expenditures$513
 $447
 14.8 % $1,702
 $867
 96.3 %
Total assets at June 30      $1,352,659
 $1,267,207
 6.7 %

(1) "Income Before Income Taxes Margin" is defined as income before income taxes divided by total revenues

(2) A non-GAAP financial measure

measure.

NMF = Not a meaningful figure

The Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s total revenues for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 7.4%11.7%, or $5.6$9.1 million, from the same period in 2018, to $81.2$87.1 million. The $6.0$8.3 million net increase in core commissions and fees revenue was driven primarily by: (i) $5.1$8.3 million related to net new and renewal business; (ii) $1.2$0.3 million related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; and (iii) an offsetting $0.3 million decrease related to commissions and fees recorded in 2018 from businesses since divested. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the secondthird quarter of 2019 decreasedincreased approximately $0.5$0.8 million compared to the secondthird quarter of 2018. The Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s growth rate for total commissions and fees was 7.3%11.7%, and the Organic Revenue growth rate was 7.0%11.0% for the secondthird quarter of 2019. The Organic Revenue growth rate was driven by net new business, some rate increases for coastal property accounts and casualty business, withand modest increases in exposure units, and to a lesser extent the timing of renewals for certain accounts that renewed in the first quarter of the prior year, but renewed in the second quarter of the current year.


units.

Income before income taxes for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 11.7%22.4%, or $2.4$5.3 million from the same period in 2018, to $22.9$28.9 million. The increase was due toto: (i) higher Organic Revenue growth; (ii) slightly lowerhigher profit-sharing contingent commissions; and (iii) leveraging our expense base.

EBITDAC for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 11.2%18.2%, or $2.8$5.1 million from the same period in 2018, to $27.4$33.3 million.  EBITDAC Margin for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased to 33.7%38.2% from 32.6%36.1% in the same period in 2018.  The increase was due toto: (i) the profit from increased core commissions and fees of $6.0 million; partially offset by (ii) higher Organic Revenue growth; (iii) slightly lowerhigher profit-sharing contingent commissions; and (iv)(iii) leveraging our expense base.

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The Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s total revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 7.0%8.7%, or $10.0$19.1 million, from the same period in 2018, to $151.7$238.8 million. The $9.1$17.4 million net increase in core commissions and fees revenue was driven primarily by: (i) $7.2$15.5 million related to net new and renewal business; (ii) $2.6$2.9 million related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; and (iii) an offsetting $0.7$1.0 million decrease related to commissions and fees recorded in 2018 from businesses since divested. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the first sixnine months of 2019 increased approximately $0.8$1.6 million compared to the same period of 2018. The Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s growth rate for total commissions and fees was 7.0%8.7%, and the Organic Revenue growth rate was 5.2%7.3% for the first sixnine months of 2019. The Organic Revenue growth rate was driven by net new business, and some rate increases for coastal property accounts and casualty business, withand modest increases in exposure units.

Income before income taxes for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 20.6%21.4%, or $6.6$11.9 million from the same period in 2018, to $38.5$67.4 million. The increase was due to (i) higher Organic Revenue growth; (ii) slightly higher profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs; and (iii) leveraging our expense base; offset by (iv) change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables.

base.

EBITDAC for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 12.6%14.8%, or $5.3$10.4 million from the same period in 2018, to $47.6$80.8 million.  EBITDAC Margin for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased to 31.4%33.8% from 29.8%32.0% in the same period in 2018.  The increase was due to (i) higher Organic Revenue growth; (ii) slightly higher profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs; and (iii) leveraging our expense base.


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Services Segment

The Services Segment provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers’ compensation and all-lines liability arenas. The Services Segment also provides Medicare Set-aside account services, Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services, and claims adjusting services.

Unlike the other segments, nearly all of the Services Segment’s revenue is generated from fees, which are not significantly affected by fluctuations in general insurance premiums.

Financial information relating to our Services Segment for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

% Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

% Change

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core commissions and fees

 

$

50,069

 

 

$

48,054

 

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

150,276

 

 

 

137,878

 

 

 

9.0

%

Profit-sharing contingent commissions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

Guaranteed supplemental commissions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

Investment income

 

 

35

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

(31.4

%)

 

 

117

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

(26.9

%)

Other income, net

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

Total revenues

 

 

50,106

 

 

 

48,105

 

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

150,395

 

 

 

138,038

 

 

 

9.0

%

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

 

23,311

 

 

 

22,597

 

 

 

3.2

%

 

 

69,119

 

 

 

63,950

 

 

 

8.1

%

Other operating expenses

 

 

15,472

 

 

 

15,913

 

 

 

(2.8

%)

 

 

45,912

 

 

 

45,814

 

 

 

0.2

%

(Gain)/loss on disposal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

(2,463

)

 

 

(100.0

%)

Amortization

 

 

1,390

 

 

 

1,269

 

 

 

9.5

%

 

 

4,089

 

 

 

3,543

 

 

 

15.4

%

Depreciation

 

 

315

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

(19.8

%)

 

 

902

 

 

 

1,183

 

 

 

(23.8

%)

Interest

 

 

1,164

 

 

 

846

 

 

 

37.6

%

 

 

3,239

 

 

 

2,023

 

 

 

60.1

%

Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables

 

 

(6,321

)

 

 

99

 

 

NMF

 

 

 

(6,086

)

 

 

99

 

 

NMF

 

Total expenses

 

 

35,331

 

 

 

41,117

 

 

 

(14.1

%)

 

 

117,175

 

 

 

114,149

 

 

 

2.7

%

Income before income taxes

 

$

14,775

 

 

$

6,988

 

 

 

111.4

%

 

$

33,220

 

 

$

23,889

 

 

 

39.1

%

Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)

 

 

29.5

%

 

 

14.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.1

%

 

 

17.3

%

 

 

 

 

EBITDAC (2)

 

$

11,323

 

 

$

9,595

 

 

 

18.0

%

 

$

35,364

 

 

$

30,737

 

 

 

15.1

%

EBITDAC Margin (2)

 

 

22.6

%

 

 

19.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.5

%

 

 

22.3

%

 

 

 

 

Organic Revenue growth rate (2)

 

 

(0.7

%)

 

 

2.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.5

%)

 

 

5.8

%

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits relative to total

   revenues

 

 

46.5

%

 

 

47.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

46.0

%

 

 

46.3

%

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses relative to total revenues

 

 

30.9

%

 

 

33.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.5

%

 

 

33.2

%

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

209

 

 

$

366

 

 

 

(42.9

%)

 

$

540

 

 

$

798

 

 

 

(32.3

%)

Total assets at September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

469,292

 

 

$

448,027

 

 

 

4.7

%

 Three months ended 
 June 30,
 Six months ended 
 June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 % Change 2019 2018 % Change
REVENUES           
Core commissions and fees$50,763
 $45,831
 10.8 % $100,207
 $89,824
 11.6 %
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
 
  % 
 
  %
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
 
  % 
 
  %
Investment income34
 36
 (5.6)% 82
 109
 (24.8)%
Other income, net
 
  % 
 
  %
Total revenues50,797
 45,867
 10.7 % 100,289
 89,933
 11.5 %
EXPENSES           
Employee compensation and benefits23,381
 20,834
 12.2 % 45,808
 41,353
 10.8 %
Other operating expenses15,110
 14,839
 1.8 % 30,440
 29,901
 1.8 %
(Gain)/loss on disposal
 10
 (100.0)% 
 (2,463) (100.0)%
Amortization1,396
 1,137
 22.8 % 2,699
 2,274
 18.7 %
Depreciation303
 379
 (20.1)% 587
 790
 (25.7)%
Interest1,203
 583
 106.3 % 2,075
 1,177
 76.3 %
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables136
 
  % 235
 
  %
Total expenses41,529
 37,782
 9.9 % 81,844
 73,032
 12.1 %
Income before income taxes$9,268
 $8,085
 14.6 % $18,445
 $16,901
 9.1 %
Income Before Income Taxes Margin (1)
18.2 % 17.6%   18.4 % 18.8%  
EBITDAC (2)
12,306
 10,184
 20.8 % $24,041
 $21,142
 13.7 %
EBITDAC Margin (2)
24.2 % 22.2%   24.0 % 23.5%  
Organic Revenue growth rate (2)
(4.1)% 7.1%   (1.9)% 7.7%  
Employee compensation and benefits relative to total revenues46.0 % 45.4%   45.7 % 46.0%  
Other operating expenses relative to total revenues29.7 % 32.4%   30.4 % 33.2%  
Capital expenditures$222
 $147
 51.0 % $331
 $432
 (23.4)%
Total assets at June 30      $466,162
 $419,876
 11.0 %

(1) "Income Before Income Taxes Margin" is defined as income before income taxes divided by total revenues

(2) A non-GAAP financial measure

measure.

NMF = Not a meaningful figure

The Services Segment’s total revenues for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 10.7%4.2%, or $4.9$2.0 million, over the same period in 2018, to $50.8$50.1 million. The $4.9$2.0 million net increase in core commissions and fees revenue was driven primarily by: (i) $6.8$2.3 million related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; and (ii) an offsetting decrease of $1.9$0.3 million related to net new and renewal business. The Services Segment’s growth rate for total commissions and fees was 10.8%4.2%, and Organic Revenue declined 4.1%0.7% for the secondthird quarter of 2019. The Organic Revenue decline was impacted by lower claims in our Social Security advocacy business, resulting from previous completion of advocacy work on a book of business, which offset Organic Revenue growth in most other businesses.


Income before income taxes for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 14.6%111.4%, or $1.2$7.8 million, from the same period in 2018, to $9.3$14.8 million as a result of the mix of business growth, and the management of expenses, partially offset by higher intercompany interest charges associated with recent acquisitions.

and change in estimated acquisition earnout.

EBITDAC for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 20.8%18.0%, or $2.1$1.7 million, from the same period in 2018, to $12.3$11.3 million.  EBITDAC Margin for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased to 24.2%22.6% from 22.2%19.9% in the same period in 2018.  The increase in EBITDAC Margin was driven by business mix and management of expenses and leveraging revenue growth.

expenses.

The Services Segment’s total revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 11.5%9.0%, or $10.4$12.4 million, over the same period in 2018, to $100.3$150.4 million. The $10.4$12.4 million net increase in core commissions and fees revenue was driven primarily by: (i) $12.1 $14.4

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million related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2018; and (ii) an offsetting decrease of $1.7$2.0 million related to net new and renewal business. The Services Segment’s growth rate for total commissions and fees was 11.6%9.0%, and Organic Revenue declined 1.9%1.5% for the first sixnine months of 2019. The Organic Revenue decline was impacted due toby lower claims in our Social Security advocacy business, resulting from previous completion of advocacy work on a book of business, which offset Organic Revenue growth in most other businesses.

Income before income taxes for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 9.1%39.1%, or $1.5$9.3 million, from the same period in 2018, to $18.4$33.2 million as a result of the mix of business growth, the management of expenses and a change in total revenue and the leveraging of our expense base, partially offset by a gain on disposal recorded in the prior year and higher intercompany interest charges associated with acquisitions.

estimated acquisition earnout.

EBITDAC for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased 13.7%15.1%, or $2.9$4.6 million, from the same period in 2018, to $24.0$35.4 million.  EBITDAC Margin for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 increased to 24.0%23.5% from 23.5%22.3% in the same period in 2018.  The increase in EBITDAC Margin was driven by the management of expenses and leveraging total revenue growth and partially offset by a gain on disposal recorded in the prior year.

growth.

Other

As discussed in Note 12 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the “Other” column in the Segment Information table includes any income and expenses not allocated to reportable segments, and corporate-related items, including the intercompany interest expense charges to reporting segments.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company seeks to maintain a conservative balance sheet and liquidity profile. Our capital requirements to operate as an insurance intermediary are low and we have been able to grow and invest in our business principally through cash that has been generated from operations. We have the ability to utilize our revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), which provides up to $800.0 million in available cash, and we believe that we have access to additional funds, if needed, through the capital markets to obtain further debt financing under the current market conditions. The Company believes that its existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investment portfolio and funds generated from operations, together with the funds available under the Revolving Credit Facility, will be sufficient to satisfy our normal liquidity needs, including principal payments on our long-term debt, for at least the next 12 months.

Contractual Cash Obligations

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, our contractual cash obligations were as follows:

 Payments Due by Period
(in thousands)Total 
Less than
1 year
 1-3 years 4-5 years 
After 5
years
Long-term debt$1,492,500
 $55,000
 $362,500
 $225,000
 $850,000
Other liabilities(1)
64,630
 3,589
 4,350
 3,877
 52,814
Operating leases236,400
 45,347
 80,671
 53,710
 56,672
Interest obligations342,402
 61,885
 116,815
 85,171
 78,531
Unrecognized tax benefits1,824
 
 1,824
 
 
Maximum future acquisition contingency payments(2)
224,141
 30,690
 182,786
 10,665
 
Total contractual cash obligations$2,361,897
 $196,511
 $748,946
 $378,423
 $1,038,017

 

 

Payments Due by Period

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Less than

1 year

 

 

1-3

years

 

 

4-5

years

 

 

After

5 years

 

Long-term debt

 

$

1,578,750

 

 

$

55,000

 

 

$

456,250

 

 

$

717,500

 

 

$

350,000

 

Other liabilities (1)

 

 

67,211

 

 

 

3,254

 

 

 

5,252

 

 

 

4,143

 

 

 

54,562

 

Operating leases

 

 

247,140

 

 

 

48,400

 

 

 

83,848

 

 

 

56,404

 

 

 

58,488

 

Interest obligations

 

 

335,985

 

 

 

64,749

 

 

 

118,830

 

 

 

82,187

 

 

 

70,219

 

Unrecognized tax benefits

 

 

1,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum future acquisition contingency payments (2)

 

 

310,636

 

 

 

35,851

 

 

 

188,023

 

 

 

86,762

 

 

 

 

Total contractual cash obligations

 

$

2,541,642

 

 

$

207,254

 

 

$

854,123

 

 

$

946,996

 

 

$

533,269

 

(1)

Includes the current portion of other long-term liabilities.

(2)

Includes $105.0$146.6 million of current and non-current estimated earn-out payables.payables


Debt

Total debt at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was $1,481.8$1,568.6 million net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, which was a decreasean increase of $25.2$61.6 million compared to December 31, 2018. The decreaseincrease includes a drawdown on the Revolving Credit Facility of $100.0 million on August 9, 2019 in connection with the acquisition of CKP Insurance, LLC (CKP) and various other acquisitions closed in the month of August 2019. The increase was offset by the repayment of the principal balance of $22.5$36.3 million for scheduled principal amortization balances related to our various existing floating rate debt term notes, as well as an additional contra liability for discount to par and aggregate debt issuance costs in total of $3.7 million related to the issuance of the Company's 4.500% Senior Notes due 2029 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, net of the amortization of discounted debt related to our various unsecured Senior Notes, and debt issuance cost amortization of $1.0$1.5 million.

On March 11, 2019, the Company completed the issuance of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 4.500% Senior Notes due 2029. The Senior Notes were given investment grade ratings of BBB-/Baa3 with a stable outlook. The notes are subject to certain covenant restrictions which are customary for credit-rated obligations. At the time of funding, the proceeds were offered at a discount of the original note amount which also excluded an underwriting fee discount. The net proceeds received from the issuance were used to repay a portion of the outstanding balance of $350.0 million on the Revolving Credit Facility, utilized in connection with financing related to the Hays Companies acquisition, and for other general corporate purposes. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, there was an outstanding debt balance of $350.0 million exclusive of the associated discount balance.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Neither we nor our subsidiaries have ever incurred off-balance sheet obligations through the use of, or investment in, off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments or structured finance or special purpose entities organized as corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies or trusts.

For further discussion of our cash management and risk management policies, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices. We are exposed to market risk through our investments, revolving credit line, term loan agreements and international operations.

Our invested assets are held primarily as cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, available-for-sale marketable debt securities, non-marketable debt securities, certificates of deposit, U.S. treasury securities, and professionally managed short duration fixed income funds. These investments are subject to interest rate risk. The fair values of our invested assets at JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, approximated their respective carrying values due to their short-term duration and therefore, such market risk is not considered to be material.

We do not actively invest or trade in equity securities. In addition, we generally dispose of any significant equity securities received in conjunction with an acquisition shortly after the acquisition date.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, we had $642.5$728.8 million of borrowings outstanding under our various term loans, which bear interest on a floating basis tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and therefore can result in changes to our associated interest expense. The effect of an immediate hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would not have a material effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

We are subject to exchange rate risk primarily in our U.K.-based wholesale brokerage business that has a cost base principally denominated in British pounds and a revenue base in several other currencies, but principally in U.S. dollars. Based upon our foreign currency rate exposure as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, an immediate 10% hypothetical change of foreign currency exchange rates would not have a material effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation (the “Evaluation”) required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act (“Disclosure Controls”) as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019. Based upon the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that the design and operation of our Disclosure Controls were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our senior management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.


Changes in Internal Controls

There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the Evaluation that occurred during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls and internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.

The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, a control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

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CEO and CFO Certifications

Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 are the Certifications of the CEO and the CFO, respectively. The Certifications are supplied in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Section 302 Certifications”). This Item 4 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains the information concerning the evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

PART II

In Item 3 of Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, certain information concerning litigation claims arising in the ordinary course of business was disclosed. Such information was current as of the date of filing. During the Company’s fiscal quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, no new legal proceedings, or material developments with respect to existing legal proceedings, occurred which require disclosure in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.



ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information about our repurchase of shares of our common stock during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019:

 

 

Total number

of shares

purchased (1)

 

 

Average price

paid per share

 

 

Total number of

shares purchased

as part of publicly

announced plans

or programs (2)

 

 

Maximum value

that may yet be

purchased

under the plans

or programs (3)

 

July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019

 

 

115,742

 

 

$

33.53

 

 

 

 

 

$

499,953,029

 

August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019

 

 

1,039

 

 

 

36.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

499,953,029

 

September 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019

 

 

275,581

 

 

 

35.43

 

 

 

274,981

 

 

 

490,211,010

 

Total

 

 

392,362

 

 

$

34.87

 

 

 

274,981

 

 

$

490,211,010

 

 
Total number
of shares
purchased(1)
 
Average price
paid per share
 
Total number
of shares
purchased as
part of
publicly
announced
plans or
programs(2)
 
Maximum value that
may yet be purchased
under the plans or
programs(3)
April 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019533
 $30.93
 
 $147,453,029
May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019566,986
 35.30
 566,599
 499,953,029
June 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019983
 32.59
 
 499,953,029
Total568,502
 $35.29
 566,599
 $499,953,029

(1)

We purchased 568,502392,362 shares during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, of which 566,599274,981 shares were purchased as part of finalizing a publicly announced accelerated share repurchase agreement ("ASR") as authorized by our Board of Directors, as described below,in open market transactions, and 1,903117,381 shares were acquired from our employees to cover required tax withholdings on the vesting of shares in our equity compensation plans.

(2)

On December 12, 2018,

Between September 13, 2019 and September 30, 2019, the Company entered into an ASR with an investment bank to purchase an aggregate $100.0 millionmade share repurchases in the open market of the Company's common stock. The Company received an initial delivery274,981 shares at a total cost of 2,910,150 shares of the Company's common stock with a fair market value of approximately $80 million in December 2018. On May 17, 2019, this agreement was completed with the delivery of 566,599 shares of the Company's common stock. This ASR was authorized under the Board of Directors July 21, 2014 approval of the repurchase of up to $200.0 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock and July 20, 2015 approval of the repurchase of up to an additional $400.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock.$9.7 million.

(3)

On May 1, 2019, the Board of Directors approved an additional repurchase authorization amount of $372.5 million to bring the total available share repurchase authorization to approximately $500.0 million. After completing these open market share repurchases, the Company’s outstanding Board approved share repurchase authorization is $490.2 million. Between the first quarter of 2014 and JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company repurchased a total of approximately 14.414.6 million shares for an aggregate cost of approximately $497.5$507.3 million.


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ITEM 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as a part of this Report:

    3.1

3.1

3.2

10.1*

  31.1

10.2*
31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

101.INS

101

The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, formatted in inline XBRL, Instance Document -include: (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the instance document does not appear inNotes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File because its(formatted in inline XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.and included in Exhibit 101).

* Management Contract or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

BROWN & BROWN, INC.

/s/ R. Andrew Watts

Date: JulyOctober 30, 2019

R. Andrew Watts

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(duly authorized officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)



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