M&A Deal Summary

Gallagher Acquires First Capital

On April 30, 2025, Gallagher acquired business services company First Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gallagher’s 81st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Gallagher’s 6th transaction in New Zealand.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-04-30
Target First Capital
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Gallagher
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

First Capital

Christchurch, New Zealand
First Capital is a financial advisory firm providing wealth management, risk management and employee benefits services to corporate clients and individuals throughout New Zealand. First Capital is based in Christchurch and Auckland.

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Buyer

Gallagher

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1927
Sector Insurance
Employees56,000
Revenue 11.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Gallagher's headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Gallagher's headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. Gallagher has operations in 27 countries and offers its services in more than 140 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. Gallagher was incorporated in 1927 and is based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 570 of 581
Sector: Business Services M&A 81 of 83
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 540 of 549
Country: New Zealand M&A 6 of 6
Year: 2025 M&A 15 of 26
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-03 Bircroft

London, United Kingdom

Bircroft is a commercial insurance broker specialising in supporting the real estate sector, both on a wholesale and retail basis, as well as private clients who are looking to protect their homes and valuables. Bircroft is based in London.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-05-06 Dean R. Casey & Associates

Texas, United States

Dean R. Casey & Associates is an employee benefits brokerage firm serving primarily small- and mid-size group clients and individuals in Texas.

Buy -