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Omnicom Acquires Interpublic Group, Creates Marketing Giant

Omnicom has completed its acquisition of the Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., forming the world's leading marketing and sales company. The combined company, with a pro forma combined revenue in excess of $25 billion, will trade under the OMC ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange.

Under the terms of the agreement, Interpublic shareholders received 0.344 Omnicom shares for each share of Interpublic common stock they owned. As a result, legacy Omnicom shareholders now own approximately 60.6% of the combined company, while legacy Interpublic shareholders own approximately 39.4%, on a fully diluted basis.

Following the completion of the acquisition, several changes have been made in the leadership team. Philippe Krakowsky, Patrick Moore, and E. Lee Wyatt Jr. have joined the Omnicom board of directors. The company's full leadership team will be announced on December 1, 2025.

Omnicom's advanced intelligence platform, Omni, powers the industry's most comprehensive and connected portfolio of capabilities, uniting data, creativity, and technology with exceptional talent to help clients address their critical growth priorities and deliver sustainable growth.

The acquisition marks a defining moment for Omnicom and the industry, setting a new standard for modern marketing and sales leadership, creating stronger brands, delivering superior business outcomes, and driving sustainable growth. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -1.85% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $71.50. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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