Omnicom and Interpublic Group plan a $13.25 billion merger that would create the world's largest ad-agency company. Industry insiders say the deal reflects an ad sector under threat from Big Tech and AI.
Omnicom is taking over the Interpublic group to create the world's largest advertising business. The deal is expected to generate annual cost savings of $750 million.
The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that the companies were in advanced merger talks.
Omnicom shareholders will own 60.6% of the new combined company, which will be the world's largest advertising agency.
Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) shares are surging 14% in premarket trading on a report that Omnicom Group (OMC) is in advanced talks to acquire its rival in an all-stock deal that would form the world's largest advertising company.
The notoriously rowdy Christmas parties of Soho, London's media district, may have a more sullen air this year with news of a sector mega-merger, - which can only mean one thing: Job losses in the New Year. Omnicom, owner the Dark Horses and Coffee TV agencies here in the UK, and Interpublic, the holding company for names such as McCann, and Weber Shandwick, are reportedly negotiating a merger valued at over $30 billion.
Advertising and marketing conglomerate Omnicom Group is in advanced talks to acquire Interpublic Group in an all-stock deal that is likely to value Interpublic at between $13 billion and $14 billion, excluding debt, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
OMC's stock benefits from a diversified revenue base and the LeapPoint acquisition. Meanwhile, fierce competition and low liquidity are headwinds.
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