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BROWN & BROWN, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from BROWN & BROWN, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

BROWN & BROWN, INC. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1.9 billion, net income $426 million, EPS $1.06.

“Brown & Brown, Inc. announces first quarter 2026 results, including total revenues of $1.9 billion, an increase of 35.4%; flat Organic Revenue; growth of Organic Revenue with Contingents of 2.2%; diluted net income per share of $1.06; Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted of $1.39; and a quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share”
M&A Transactions

BROWN & BROWN, INC. completed an acquisition involving RSC Topco, Inc. for $9.825 billion (closed 2025-08-01).

“On August 1, 2025, Brown & Brown, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), completed its previously announced acquisition of RSC Topco, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RSC”), pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of June 10, 2025, by and among RSC, the Company, Encore Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and Kelso RSC (Investor), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, solely in its capacity as the equityholder representative (the “Kelso Investor”), pursuant to which the Company acquired RSC for an aggregate purchase price of $9.825 billion, paid at the closing of the Merger (the “Closing”), subject to certain customary post-Closing adjustments as set forth in the Merger Agreement (the “Transaction”).”
Debt Financings

BROWN & BROWN, INC. incurred senior notes of $1,000,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 5.550% maturing June 23, 2035.

“$1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.550% Senior Notes due 2035”
Debt Financings

BROWN & BROWN, INC. incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 5.250% maturing June 23, 2032.

“$500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.250% Senior Notes due 2032”
Debt Financings

BROWN & BROWN, INC. incurred senior notes of $800,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.900% maturing June 23, 2030.

“$800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.900% Senior Notes due 2030”
Debt Financings

BROWN & BROWN, INC. incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.700% maturing June 23, 2028.

“$500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.700% Senior Notes due 2028”
Debt Financings

BROWN & BROWN, INC. incurred senior notes of $400,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.600% maturing December 23, 2026.

“$400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.600% Senior Notes due 2026”

R. Andrew Watts changed role as Principal Accounting Officer at BROWN & BROWN, INC..

“In connection with the foregoing, effective on May 7, 2025, R. Andrew Watts, the Company’s current principal accounting officer, no longer serves as the Company’s principal accounting officer.”

Paul M. Gallagher was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at BROWN & BROWN, INC..

“On May 7, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brown & Brown, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Paul M. Gallagher as the Company’s principal accounting officer.”

Stephen P. Hearn was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at BROWN & BROWN, INC..

“Mr. Hearn will become the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 3, 2025.”

Chilton D. Varner departed as Director at BROWN & BROWN, INC..

“On January 21, 2025, Chilton D. Varner informed Brown & Brown, Inc. (the “Company”) that she will not stand for re-election at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

Stephen P. Hearn was appointed as director at BROWN & BROWN, INC..

“On August 9, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brown & Brown, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), appointed Stephen P. Hearn, age 58, to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Named Executive Officers. Of the shares voted, 228,748,624 voted in favor, 10,177,711 voted against and 3,656,232 abstained. There were also 20,411,396 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accountants at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“The shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Of the shares voted, 252,495,249 voted in favor, 10,266,642 voted against and 232,072 abstained.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Chilton D. Varner at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Kathleen A. Savio at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Wendell S. Reilly at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Jaymin B. Patel at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Bronislaw E. Masojada at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Masojada 241,404,409 1,178,176 20,411,238 Jaymin B. Patel 241,565,285 1,017,300 20,411,378 H.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Timothy R.M. Main at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Paul J. Krump at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Toni Jennings at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director James S. Hunt at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Theodore J. Hoepner at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director J. Powell Brown at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III 233,176,731 9,405,854 20,411,378 Theodore J.”
Shareholder Votes

BROWN & BROWN, INC. shareholders approved Election of Director J. Hyatt Brown at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Hyatt Brown 231,735,835 10,846,750 20,411,378 J. Powell Brown 239,770,552 2,812,033 20,411,378 Lawrence L.”
Earnings Releases

BROWN & BROWN, INC. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $1,258 million, net income $293 million, EPS $1.02.

“by specific reference in such filing. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Brown & Brown, Inc. announces first quarter 2024 results, including total revenues of $1,258 million, an increase of 12.7%; Organic Revenue growth of 8.6%; diluted net income per share of $1.02; Diluted Net Income Per Share - Adjusted of $1.14; and a quarterly dividend of $0.13”

James C. Hays resigned as Director at BROWN & BROWN, INC..

“On April 9, 2024, James C. Hays notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brown & Brown, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board and as a member of the Board’s Acquisition Committee, effective immediately.”

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