Ryan Specialty Group: A Rare Profitable IPO

Noah Wilson
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Summary

  • The group combines impressive revenue growth with profitability. Though the company made a net loss in the first quarter, this can be attributed to its acquisition of All Risks.
  • The underlying business is profitable and high growth is supported by the E&S market’s broader and rising growth. Market trends indicate that that growth is secular in nature.
  • The company has pursued a successful policy of acquisitions which has helped it diversify its offering and offer more value to its clients.
  • Although there are risks to the concentration of voting power in a founder, the risks seem outweighed by the resulting alignment in interests with those of the shareholders.

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Ryan Specialty Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RYAN), a leading distributor of specialty insurance products and services, led by the 84-year old founder of Aon Corp, Patrick G. Ryan, debuted on public markets this week, rising 17%, closing at $27.50 on its first day

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