UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2024
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-6686 | 13-1024020 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
909 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
(212)704-1200
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
Trading |
Name of each exchange | ||
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share | IPG | The New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On December 9, 2024, Omnicom Group Inc., a New York corporation ( Omnicom), and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (IPG), announced that they had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and among Omnicom, EXT Subsidiary Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom (Merger Sub), and IPG, pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into IPG, with IPG surviving the merger as a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom. A copy of the joint press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on December 9, 2024, Omnicom and IPG released a joint investor presentation. A copy of the joint investor presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 7.01 (including exhibits) shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth in such filing.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as anticipates, believes, could, continue, estimate, expects, intends, will, should, may, plan, predict, project, would and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and reflect IPGs and Omnicoms current views about future events. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about the benefits of the proposed transaction involving IPG and Omnicom, including future financial and operating results, IPGs and Omnicoms plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction, and other statements that are not historical facts, including the combined companys ability to create an advanced marketing and sales platform, the combined companys ability to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency through the transaction, and the combined companys plan on future stockholder returns. No assurances can be given that the forward-looking statements contained in this communication will occur as projected, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the ability to obtain the requisite IPG and Omnicom stockholder approvals; the risk that IPG and Omnicom may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the proposed transaction (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction); the risk that an event, change or other circumstance could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied; the risk of delays in completing the proposed transaction; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully or will be more costly or difficult than expected; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that any announcement relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of IPGs or Omnicoms common stock; the risk of litigation related to the proposed transaction; the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; the diversion of management time from ongoing business operations and opportunities as a result of the proposed transaction; the risk of adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; adverse economic conditions; losses on media purchases and production costs; reductions in spending from IPG or Omnicom, a slowdown in payments by such clients, or a deterioration or disruption in the credit markets; risks related to each companys ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients; changes in client advertising, marketing, and corporate communications requirements; failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients of each company; unanticipated changes related to competitive factors in the advertising, marketing, and corporate communications industries; unanticipated changes to, or any inability to hire and retain key personnel at either company; currency exchange rate fluctuations; reliance on information technology systems and risks related to cybersecurity incidents; risks and challenges presented by utilizing artificial intelligence technologies and related partnerships; changes in legislation or governmental regulations; risks associated with assumptions made in connection with critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; risks related to international operations; risks related to environmental, social, and governance goals and initiatives; and other risks inherent in IPGs and Omnicoms businesses.
All such factors are difficult to predict, are beyond IPGs and Omnicoms control, and are subject to additional risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in IPGs annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that are available on IPGs website at https://investors.interpublic.com/sec-filings/financial-reports and on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov, and those detailed in Omnicoms annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K that are available on its website at https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/financials/sec-filings/default.aspx and on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov.
Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. Neither IPG nor Omnicom undertakes any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.
NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION
This communication is not intended to be, and shall not constitute, an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC
In connection with the proposed transaction, IPG and Omnicom intend to file a joint proxy statement with the SEC and Omnicom intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include the joint proxy statement of IPG and Omnicom and that will also constitute a prospectus of Omnicom. Each of IPG and Omnicom may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the joint proxy statement/prospectus or registration statement or any other document that IPG or Omnicom may file with the SEC. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of IPG and Omnicom. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT IPG, OMNICOM, AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents containing important information about IPG, Omnicom and the proposed transaction, once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by IPG may be obtained free of charge on IPGs website at https://investors.interpublic.com/sec-filings/financial-reports or, alternatively, by directing a request by mail to IPGs Corporate Secretary at 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Omnicom may be obtained free of charge on Omnicoms website at https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/financials/sec-filings/default.aspx or, alternatively, by directing a request by mail to Omnicoms Corporate Secretary at Omnicom Group Inc., 280 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION
IPG, Omnicom, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of IPG, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in IPGs annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including under the heading Executive Officers of the Registrant, and proxy statement for IPGs 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2024, including under the headings Board Composition, Non-Management Director Compensation, Executive Compensation and Outstanding Shares and Ownership of Common Stock. To the extent holdings of IPG common stock by the directors and executive officers of IPG have changed from the amounts reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Forms 3, Forms 4 or Forms 5, subsequently filed by IPGs directors and executive officers with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Omnicom, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in Omnicoms annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including under the heading Information About Our Executive Officers, and proxy statement for Omnicoms 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024, including under the headings Executive Compensation, Omnicom Board of Directors, Directors Compensation for Fiscal Year 2023 and Stock Ownership Information. To the extent holdings of Omnicom common stock by the directors and executive officers of Omnicom have changed from the amounts reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3 (Form 3), Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 (Form 4) or Annual Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5 (Form 5), subsequently filed by Omnicoms directors and executive officers with the SEC. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction when such materials become available. Investors and security holders should read the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of any of the documents referenced herein from IPG or Omnicom using the sources indicated above.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit |
Description | |
99.1 | Joint Press Release dated December 9, 2024 | |
99.2 | Joint Investor Presentation dated December 9, 2024 | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
* | Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) and (a)(6) of Regulation S-K. Omnicom hereby undertakes to furnish supplemental copies of any of the omitted schedules and exhibits upon request by the SEC. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. | ||||
Date: December 9, 2024 |
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By: | /s/ Andrew Bonzani | |||
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Name: | Andrew Bonzani | |||
Title: | Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit 99.1
Omnicom to Acquire Interpublic Group
to Create Premier Marketing and Sales Company
| The combined company will bring together unmatched capabilities, including the industrys deepest bench of marketing talent, and the broadest and most innovative services and products, underpinned by the most advanced sales and marketing platform |
| Together, Omnicom and Interpublic will be strongly positioned for continued growth in the new era of marketing |
| The transaction is expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share for both Omnicom and Interpublic shareholders |
NEW YORK, December 9, 2024 - Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG) (Interpublic) today announced their Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement pursuant to which Omnicom will acquire Interpublic in a stock-for-stock transaction. The combined company will bring together the industrys deepest bench of marketing talent, and the broadest and most innovative services and products, driven by the most advanced sales and marketing platform. Together, the companies will expand their capacity to create comprehensive full-funnel solutions that deliver better outcomes for the worlds most sophisticated clients.
Under the terms of the agreement, Interpublic shareholders will receive 0.344 Omnicom shares for each share of Interpublic common stock they own. Following the close of the transaction, Omnicom shareholders will own 60.6% of the combined company and Interpublic shareholders will own 39.4%, on a fully diluted basis. The transaction is expected to generate annual cost synergies of $750 million.
The new Omnicom will have over 100,000 expert practitioners. The company will deliver end-to-end services across media, precision marketing, CRM, data, digital commerce, advertising, healthcare, public relations and branding.
This strategic acquisition creates significant value for both sets of shareholders by combining world-class, highly complementary data and technology platforms enabling new offerings to better serve our clients and drive growth, said John Wren, Chairman & CEO of Omnicom. Through this combination, we are poised to accelerate innovation and harness the significant opportunities created by new technologies in this era of exponential change. Now is the perfect time to bring together our technologies, capabilities, talent and geographic footprints to bring clients superior, data-driven outcomes. We are excited to welcome Philippe and the entire Interpublic team to the Omnicom family.
This combination represents a tremendous strategic opportunity for our stakeholders, amplifying our investments in platform capabilities and talent as part of a more expansive network, said Philippe Krakowsky, Interpublics CEO. Our two companies have highly complementary offerings, geographic presence and cultures. We also share a foundational belief in the power of ideas, enabled by technology and data. By joining Omnicom, we are creating a uniquely comprehensive portfolio of services that will make us the most powerful marketing and sales partner in a world thats changing at speed. We look forward to working with John and the entire Omnicom team.
Transaction Highlights
| Highly complementary assets create an unmatched portfolio of services and products that expands client opportunities for each company on day one |
| Omnicom and Interpublic share highly complementary cultures and core values including a foundational belief in the power of ideas enabled by technology and data |
| Creates an industry leading identity solution with the most comprehensive understanding of consumer behaviors and transactions, enabling us to deliver superior outcomes for our clients at scale and speed |
| Advances our ability to continually innovate and develop new products and services, providing higher ROI on marketing spend |
| Significant free cash flow provides greater capacity for internal investments and acquisitions |
Leadership & Governance
John Wren will remain Chairman & CEO of Omnicom. Phil Angelastro will remain EVP & CFO of Omnicom. Philippe Krakowsky and Daryl Simm will serve as Co-Presidents and COOs of Omnicom. Krakowsky will also be Co-Chair of the Integration Committee post-merger. Three current members of the Interpublic Board of Directors, including Philippe Krakowsky, will be welcomed to the Omnicom Board of Directors.
Transaction Details and Financial Profile1
The transaction is expected to generate $750 million in annual cost synergies and be accretive to adjusted earnings per share for both Omnicom and Interpublic shareholders. Omnicom will have an attractive pro forma financial profile:
| Combined 2023 revenue of $25.6 billion, Adjusted EBITA of $3.9 billion and free cash flow of $3.3 billion |
| Combined 2023 revenue of 57% U.S. and 43% International |
| Strong balance sheet, commitment to investment grade rating with combined debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.1x before the benefit of synergies2 |
| Omnicom will continue its practice for use of free cash flow: dividends, acquisitions and share repurchases |
| Both Omnicom and Interpublic will maintain their current quarterly dividend through the closing of the transaction |
1 | Combined 2023 results are arithmetic sums, not pro forma amounts presented in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. |
2 | Pro forma to exclude Omnicoms $750 million note maturity repaid in November 2024. |
The stock-for-stock transaction is expected to be tax-free to both Omnicom and Interpublic shareholders and is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to Omnicom and Interpublic shareholder approvals, required regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions.
The combined company will retain the Omnicom name and trade under the OMC ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange.
Advisors
PJT Partners is serving as financial advisor to Omnicom. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal advisor to Omnicom. Morgan Stanley is serving as financial advisor to Interpublic. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is serving as legal advisor to Interpublic.
Conference Call
The companies will hold a conference call to discuss the transaction on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Live and archived webcasts, along with an accompanying investor presentation, will be available in the investor relations section of www.omnicomgroup.com and www.interpublic.com.
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About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is a leading provider of data-inspired, creative marketing and sales solutions. Omnicoms iconic agency brands are home to the industrys most innovative communications specialists who are focused on driving intelligent business outcomes for their clients. The company offers a wide range of services in advertising, strategic media planning and buying, precision marketing, retail and digital commerce, branding, experiential, public relations, healthcare marketing and other specialty marketing services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.omnicomgroup.com.
About IPG
Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) (www.interpublic.com) is a values-based, data-fueled, and creatively-driven provider of marketing solutions. Home to some of the worlds best-known and most innovative communications specialists, IPG global brands include Acxiom, Craft, FCB, FutureBrand, Golin, Initiative, IPG Health, IPG Mediabrands, Jack Morton, KINESSO, MAGNA, McCann, Mediahub, Momentum, MRM, MullenLowe, Octagon, UM, Weber Shandwick and more.
Contacts |
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Omnicom Media: | Omnicom Investors: | |
Joanne Trout | Gregory Lundberg | |
joanne.trout@omnicomgroup.com | greg.lundberg@omnicomgroup.com | |
Interpublic Media: | Interpublic Investors: | |
Tom Cunningham | Jerry Leshne | |
tom.cunningham@interpublic.com | jleshne@interpublic.com |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as anticipates, believes, could, continue, estimate, expects, intends, will, should, may, plan, predict, project, would and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and reflect Omnicoms and IPGs current views about future events. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about the benefits of the proposed transaction involving Omnicom and IPG, including future financial and operating results, Omnicoms and IPGs plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction, and other statements that are not historical facts, including the combined companys ability to create an advanced marketing and sales platform, the combined companys ability to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency through the transaction, and the combined companys plan on future stockholder returns. No assurances can be given that the forward-looking statements contained in this communication will occur as projected, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the ability to obtain the requisite Omnicom and IPG stockholder approvals; the risk that Omnicom or IPG may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the proposed transaction (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction); the risk that an event, change or other circumstance could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied; the risk of delays in completing the proposed transaction; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully or that the integration will be more costly or difficult than expected; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that any announcement relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Omnicoms or IPGs common stock; the risk of litigation related to the proposed transaction; the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; the diversion of management time from ongoing business operations and opportunities as a result of the proposed transaction; the risk of adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the
announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; adverse economic conditions; losses on media purchases and production costs; reductions in spending from Omnicom or IPG clients, a slowdown in payments by such clients, or a deterioration or disruption in the credit markets; risks related to each companys ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients; changes in client advertising, marketing, and corporate communications requirements; failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients of each company; unanticipated changes related to competitive factors in the advertising, marketing, and corporate communications industries; unanticipated changes to, or any inability to hire and retain key personnel at either company; currency exchange rate fluctuations; reliance on information technology systems and risks related to cybersecurity incidents; risks and challenges presented by utilizing artificial intelligence technologies and related partnerships; changes in legislation or governmental regulations; risks associated with assumptions made in connection with critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; risks related to international operations; risks related to environmental, social, and governance goals and initiatives; and other risks inherent in Omnicoms and IPGs businesses.
All such factors are difficult to predict, are beyond Omnicoms and IPGs control, and are subject to additional risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in Omnicoms annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K that are available on its website at https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/financials/sec-filings/default.aspx and on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov, and those detailed in IPGs annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that are available on IPGs website at https://investors.interpublic.com/sec-filings/financial-reports and on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. Neither Omnicom nor IPG undertakes any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.
NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION
This communication is not intended to be, and shall not constitute, an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC
In connection with the proposed transaction, Omnicom and IPG intend to file a joint proxy statement with the SEC and Omnicom intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include the joint proxy statement of Omnicom and IPG and that will also constitute a prospectus of Omnicom. Each of Omnicom and IPG may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the joint proxy statement/prospectus or registration statement or any other document that Omnicom or IPG may file with the SEC. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of Omnicom and IPG. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OMNICOM, IPG AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents containing important information about Omnicom, IPG and the proposed transaction, once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Omnicom may be obtained free of charge on Omnicoms website at https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/financials/sec-filings/default.aspx or, alternatively, by directing a request by mail to Omnicoms Corporate Secretary at Omnicom Group Inc., 280 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017. Copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by IPG may be obtained free of charge on IPGs website at https://investors.interpublic.com/sec-filings/financial-reports or, alternatively, by directing a request by mail to IPGs Corporate Secretary at The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022, Attention: SVP & Secretary.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION
Omnicom, IPG and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Omnicom, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in Omnicoms annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including under the heading Information About Our Executive Officers, and proxy statement for Omnicoms 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024, including under the headings Executive Compensation, Omnicom Board of Directors, Directors Compensation for Fiscal Year 2023 and Stock Ownership Information. To the extent holdings of Omnicom common stock by the directors and executive officers of Omnicom have changed from the amounts reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3 (Form 3), Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 (Form 4) or Annual Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5 (Form 5), subsequently filed by Omnicoms directors and executive officers with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of IPG, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in IPGs annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including under the heading Executive Officers of the Registrant, and proxy statement for IPGs 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2024, including under the headings Board Composition, Non-Management Director Compensation, Executive Compensation and Outstanding Shares and Ownership of Common Stock. To the extent holdings of IPG common stock by the directors and executive officers of IPG have changed from the amounts reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Forms 3, Forms 4 or Forms 5, subsequently filed by IPGs directors and executive officers with the SEC. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction when such materials become available. Investors and security holders should read the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of any of the documents referenced herein from Omnicom or IPG using the sources indicated above.
Exhibit 99.2
Marketing & Sales Leader for a New Era December 9, 2024
2 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as anticipates, believes, could, continue, estimate, expects, intends, will, should, may, plan, predict, project, would and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and reflect Omnicoms and IPGs current views about future events. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about the benefits of the proposed transaction involving Omnicom and IPG, including future financial and operating results, Omnicoms and IPGs plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction, and other statements that are not historical facts, including the combined companys ability to create an advanced marketing and sales platform, the combined companys ability to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency through the transaction, and the combined companys plan on future stockholder returns. No assurances can be given that the forward-looking statements contained in this communication will occur as projected, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the ability to obtain the requisite Omnicom and IPG stockholder approvals; the risk that Omnicom or IPG may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the proposed transaction (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction); the risk that an event, change or other circumstance could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied; the risk of delays in completing the proposed transaction; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully or that the integration will be more costly or difficult than expected; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that any announcement relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Omnicoms or IPGs common stock; the risk of litigation related to the proposed transaction; the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; the diversion of management time from ongoing business operations and opportunities as a result of the proposed transaction; the risk of adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; adverse economic conditions; losses on media purchases and production costs; reductions in spending from Omnicom or IPG clients, a slowdown in payments by such clients, or a deterioration or disruption in the credit markets; risks related to each companys ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients; changes in client advertising, marketing, and corporate communications requirements; failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients of each company; unanticipated changes related to competitive factors in the advertising, marketing, and corporate communications industries; unanticipated changes to, or any inability to hire and retain key personnel at either company; currency exchange rate fluctuations; reliance on information technology systems and risks related to cybersecurity incidents; risks and challenges presented by utilizing artificial intelligence technologies and related partnerships; changes in legislation or governmental regulations; risks associated with assumptions made in connection with critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; risks related to international operations; risks related to environmental, social, and governance goals and initiatives; and other risks inherent in Omnicoms and IPGs businesses. All such factors are difficult to predict, are beyond Omnicoms and IPGs control, and are subject to additional risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in Omnicoms annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K that are available on its website at www.omnicomgroup.com and on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov, and those detailed in IPGs annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that are available on IPGs website at www.interpublic.com and on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. Neither Omnicom nor IPG undertakes any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION This communication is not intended to be, and shall not constitute, an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC In connection with the proposed transaction, Omnicom and IPG intend to file a joint proxy statement with the SEC and Omnicom intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include the joint proxy statement of Omnicom and IPG and that will also constitute a prospectus of Omnicom. Each of Omnicom and IPG may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the joint proxy statement/prospectus or registration statement or any other document that Omnicom or IPG may file with the SEC. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of Omnicom and IPG. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OMNICOM, IPG AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents containing important information about Omnicom, IPG and the proposed transaction, once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Omnicom may be obtained free of charge on Omnicoms website at www.omnicomgroup.com or, alternatively, by directing a request by mail to Omnicoms Corporate Secretary at 280 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017. Copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by IPG may be obtained free of charge on IPGs website at www.interpublic.com or, alternatively, by directing a request by mail to IPGs Corporate Secretary at 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022. PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION Omnicom, IPG and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Omnicom, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in Omnicoms annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including under the heading Information About Our Executive Officers, and proxy statement for Omnicoms 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024, including under the headings Executive Compensation, Omnicom Board of Directors, Directors Compensation for Fiscal Year 2023 and Stock Ownership Information. To the extent holdings of Omnicom common stock by the directors and executive officers of Omnicom have changed from the amounts reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3 (Form 3), Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 (Form 4) or Annual Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5 (Form 5), subsequently filed by Omnicoms directors and executive officers with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of IPG, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in IPGs annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including under the heading Executive Officers of the Registrant, and proxy statement for IPGs 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2024, including under the headings Board Composition, Non-Management Director Compensation, Executive Compensation and Outstanding Shares and Ownership of Common Stock. To the extent holdings of IPG common stock by the directors and executive officers of IPG have changed from the amounts reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Forms 3, Forms 4 or Forms 5, subsequently filed by IPGs directors and executive officers with the SEC. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction when such materials become available. Investors and security holders should read the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available
3 Call Participants John Philippe Phil Ellen Wren Krakowsky Angelastro Johnson Chairman & CEO CEO & Director EVP & CFO EVP & CFO
4 Omnicom acquisition of Interpublic through a stock-for-stock merger. Interpublic shareholders to receive 0.344 new Omnicom shares for each Interpublic share owned Post-closing, Omnicom and Interpublic shareholders will own 60.6% and 39.4%, respectively, of the combined entity The transaction will be accretive to adjusted earnings per share for both Omnicom and Interpublic shareholders Transaction Highlights $750M of expected annual cost synergies, with the majority achievable within 24 months of closing Expanded offerings create greater opportunities for growth Combined company to generate >$3B in annual free cash flow and will continue Omnicoms practice for use of free cash flow: dividends, acquisitions and share repurchases Expected to close in the second half of 2025
5 Highly complementary assets create an unmatched portfolio of services and products that expand client opportunities for each company on day one Omnicom and Interpublic share highly complementary cultures and core values including a foundational belief in the power of ideas enabled by technology and data Compelling Creates an industry leading identity solution with the most comprehensive understanding Strategic Logic of consumer behaviors and transactions, enabling us to deliver superior outcomes for our clients at scale and speed Advances our ability to continually innovate and develop new products and services, providing higher ROI on marketing spend Significant free cash flow provides greater capacity for internal investments and acquisitions
Complementary cultures and businesses combined to deliver for clients Unmatched Talent Services & Products Platform The deepest bench of top talent Complementary assets create the Most comprehensive and detailed across disciplines and markets to broadest portfolio of services and view of consumer behavior and deliver the most creative, innovative, products across media, precision buying habits to deliver more and effective ideas marketing, data, digital commerce, effective and efficient outcomes and and production to create personalized performance-driven results for experiences at scale and speed our clients
Stronger Offering LEADER Current Commerce, Global Marketing, Creative & Content, Global Media Weaker Management Weaker Strategy Stronger
8 Delivering the Most Advanced BEH A V I O RA L Marketing & Sales Platform The integration of Omni, Interact, ID E N T IT Y Acxiom & Flywheel will effectively position Omnicom for an AI-driven future. Omnicom will have an industry-leading identity solutions platform with the most comprehensive understanding of consumer behaviors TR A N S A C TI O N A L and transactions, allowing us to deliver superior outcomes for our clients at scale and speed.
Transaction & Financial Summary
10 Transaction Summary § Stock for stock merger of Omnicom and Interpublic; Interpublic stockholders to receive 0.344 new Omnicom shares for each Interpublic share they own Transaction Structure § Post-merger ownership: 60.6% Omnicom shareholders / 39.4% Interpublic shareholders § The combined company will trade under Omnicoms current ticker, OMC § Combined market capitalization of over $30 billion1 § John Wren will remain Chairman & CEO of Omnicom Governance § Phil Angelastro will remain EVP & CFO of Omnicom & Leadership § Philippe Krakowsky and Daryl Simm will serve as Co-Presidents & COOs of Omnicom § Three current members of the Interpublic Board of Directors, including Philippe Krakowsky, will be welcomed to the Omnicom Board of Directors § Strong free cash flow and liquidity Balance § Combined Debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.1x2 Sheet § Modest near-term debt maturities § Commitment to maintain investment grade credit rating § Transaction unanimously approved by Omnicoms and Interpublics Boards of Directors Timing § Closing of transaction is conditional upon shareholder votes, regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions § Anticipated closing in the second half of 2025
11 By the Numbers 20233 $25.6 B $3.9 B $2.7 B Combined Revenue Combined Adj. EBITA4 Combined Adj. Net Income5 $3.3 B 57% / 43% $65 B Combined FCF6 U.S./International Revenue Global Media Billings7
12 Revenue by Discipline (In Millions) Full Year 2023A YTD 9/30/2024 Combined3 Combined3 % of Total Media & Advertising $7,891 $6,110 $14,001 Media & Advertising $6,037 $4,393 $10,430 54% Precision Marketing 1,474 813 2,287 Precision Marketing 1,338 486 1,824 9% Healthcare 1,363 1,474 2,837 Healthcare 1,015 1,118 2,133 11% Public Relations 1,579 1,188 2,767 Public Relations 1,223 887 2,110 11% Branding & Retail Branding & Retail 854 854 599 599 3% Commerce Commerce Experiential 651 1,305 1,956 Experiential 523 951 1,474 8% Execution & Support 880 880 Execution & Support 632 632 3% Total $14,692 $10,889 $25,582 Total $11,367 $7,835 $19,202 100%
13 Revenue by Geography (In Millions) Full Year 2023A YTD 9/30/2024 Combined3 Combined3 % of Total United States $7,472 $7,033 $14,505 United States $5,999 $5,117 $11,116 58% Other North America 479 300 779 Other North America 344 211 555 3% United Kingdom 1,587 892 2,479 United Kingdom 1,252 685 1,937 10% Other Europe 2,680 900 3,580 Other Europe 1,937 644 2,581 13% Latin America 387 477 864 Latin America 303 321 624 3% Middle East & Africa 310 419 729 Middle East & Africa 209 290 499 3% Asia Pacific 1,777 868 2,645 Asia Pacific 1,323 567 1,890 10% Total $14,692 $10,889 $25,582 Total $11,367 $7,835 $19,202 100%
14 Financial Profile (In Millions) Full Year 2023A YTD 9/30/2024 Combined3 Combined3 Revenue $14,692 $10,889 $25,582 $11,367 $7,835 $19,202 Adj. EBITA4 2,294 1,567 3,860 1,712 930 2,643 % Margin 15.6% 14.4% 15.1% 15.1% 11.9% 13.8% FCF 1,885 1,451 3,336 1,402 863 2,265 Adj. Net Income5 1,539 1,153 2,692 1,124 629 1,753 Debt to LTM EBITDA2 2.4x 1.8x 2.1x 2.5x 1.7x 2.1x
$750 Million Annual Cost Synergies Optimizing the Cost of General & Organization Services Admin Costs Clearly identified opportunities for synergies Significant majority achievable Nearshoring and Offshoring within 24 months Automation Expect approximately $450 million in cash costs-to-achieve Platform Investments
Capital Allocation Policy Dividends Omnicoms sustainable dividend per share of $0.70 expected to continue at closing Expected uses of Free Cash Flow consistent with Omnicoms Acquisitions Strategic acquisitions in high-growth areas demonstrated history over the long term Share Repurchases Return capital to shareholders through share repurchases
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18 Revenue by Industry YTD 9/30/2024 (In Millions) Combined3 % of Total Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare $1,819 $1,831 $3,650 19% Food and Beverage 1,705 616 2,321 12% Tech & Telecom 1,250 785 2,035 11% Consumer Products 1,137 823 1,960 10% Auto 1,250 501 1,751 9% Financial Services 796 875 1,671 9% Retail 682 657 1,339 7% All Other 2,728 1,746 4,474 23% Total Revenue $11,367 $7,835 $19,202 100%
19 Debt Maturity Profile Leverage Summary (In Millions) As of 9/30/2024 Combined2,3 Cash $2,783.9 $1,532.0 $4,315.9 Debt 6,197.0 2,974.0 9,171.0 LTM EBITDA 2,471.1 1,800.2 4,271.3 Debt to EBITDA 2.5x 1.7x 2.1x Maturity Profile (In Millions) $1,850 $1,858 $1,400 $650 $500 $1,000 $670 $735 $558 $600 $1,400 $500 $1,358 $1,200 $300 $1,000 $558 $500 $670 $600 $435 2025E 2026E 2027E 2028E 2030E 2031E 2032E 2033E 2034E Thereafter
20 Side by Side Financials Reported Income Statement (In Millions) Full Year 2023A Year to Date 9/30/2024 Combined3 Combined3 Revenue $14,692 $10,889 $25,582 $11,367 $7,835 $19,202 Operating Expenses (12,376) (9,142) (21,519) (9,596) (7,004) (16,600) EBITDA $2,316 $1,747 $4,063 $1,771 $831 $2,602 % of Revenue 15.8% 16.0% 15.9% 15.6% 10.6% 13.5% Depreciation ($149) ($180) ($330) ($116) ($134) ($250) EBITA $2,167 $1,567 $3,733 $1,655 $697 $2,351 % of Revenue 14.7% 14.4% 14.6% 14.6% 8.9% 12.2% Amortization ($62) ($84) ($146) ($65) ($61) ($127) Operating Income $2,105 $1,483 $3,587 $1,589 $635 $2,225 % of Revenue 14.3% 13.6% 14.0% 14.0% 8.1% 11.6% Non Current Income / (Expenses) $10 $10 ($13) ($13) Net Interest (112) (85) (197) (109) (56) (165) Profit Before Tax $1,993 $1,408 $3,401 $1,480 $566 $2,046 % of Revenue 13.6% 12.9% 13.3% 13.0% 7.2% 10.7% Income Tax ($525) ($291) ($816) ($390) ($208) ($598) % of Profit Before Tax 26.3% 20.7% 24.0% 26.3% 36.8% 29.2% Income / (Loss) From Equity Method Investments $5 $1 $7 $5 ($0) $4 Net Income Attributed to Non-Controlling Interests (82) (20) (102) (63) (12) (75) Net Income to Shareholders $1,391 $1,098 $2,490 $1,033 $345 $1,378
21 Side by Side Financials Balance Sheet at 9/30/2024 (In Millions) Combined3 Cash & Cash Equivalents $3,534 $1,532 $5,066 Other Current Assets 11,576 7,726 19,301 Current Assets $15,110 $9,258 $24,367 Non-Current Assets $13,687 $7,826 $21,513 Total Assets $28,797 $17,083 $45,880 Short-Term Debt $767 $24 $791 Other Current Liabilities 14,599 8,442 23,040 Current Liabilities $15,366 $8,466 $23,831 Long-Term Debt $6,180 $2,920 $9,100 Other Long-Term Liabilities 2,250 1,868 4,117 Non-Current Liabilities $8,430 $4,787 $13,217 Total Liabilities $23,795 $13,253 $37,048 Total Equity8 $5,001 $3,830 $8,832 Total Liabilities & Equity $28,797 $17,083 $45,880
22 Adjusted EBITA Reconciliation (In Millions) Full Year 2023A Year to Date 9/30/2024 Combined3 Combined3 Reported Net Income $1,391 $1,098 $2,490 $1,033 $345 $1,378 (+) Income Tax Expense $525 $291 $816 $390 $208 $598 (-) Income From Equity Method Investments (5) (1) (7) (5) 0 (4) (+) Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests 82 20 102 63 12 75 Income Before Taxes $1,993 $1,408 $3,401 $1,480 $566 $2,046 (+) Net Interest Expense $112 $85 $197 $109 $56 $165 (+) Other Expense, net (10) (10) 13 13 Operating Income $2,105 $1,483 $3,587 $1,589 $635 $2,225 (-) Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets and $62 $84 $146 $65 $61 $127 Internally Developed Strategic Platform Assets (+) Non-GAAP Adjustments 127 0 127 58 234 291 Adj. EBITA4 $2,294 $1,567 $3,860 $1,712 $930 $2,643
23 Free Cash Flow (In Millions) Full Year 2023A Year to Date 9/30/2024 Combined3 Combined3 Adj. EBITA4 $2,294 $1,567 $3,860 $1,712 $930 $2,643 (-) Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets and (62) (84) (146) (65) (61) (127) Internally Developed Strategic Platform Assets (-) Non-GAAP Adjustments (127) (0) (127) (58) (234) (291) Operating Income $2,105 $1,483 $3,587 $1,589 $635 $2,225 (-) Cash Interest Expense, Net ($112) ($85) ($197) ($109) ($56) ($165) (+) Other Expenses, Net 10 10 (13) (13) (-) Taxes (525) (291) (816) (390) (208) (598) (+) Income From Equity Method Investments 5 1 7 5 (0) 4 Net Income $1,473 $1,118 $2,591 $1,095 $357 $1,453 (+) D&A $211 $264 $475 $181 $196 $377 (+) SBC 85 47 132 69 52 122 (+) Real Estate and other Repositioning Costs 192 192 58 58 (-) Gain on Disposition of Subsidiary (79) (18) (97) 6 6 (-) Restructuring (1) (1) (+) Impairment of Goodwill 232 232 (+) Other 3 41 44 (1) 19 18 Free Cash Flow $1,885 $1,451 $3,336 $1,402 $863 $2,265 Changes in Operating Capital (463) (897) (1,360) (1,594) (676) (2,270) Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Operating Activities $1,422 $555 $1,977 ($192) $187 ($4)
24 Notes 1. Based on closing share prices as of December 6th, 2024 2. Pro forma to exclude Omnicoms $750 million note maturity repaid in November 2024 3. Combined financial results are arithmetic sums, not pro forma amounts presented in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. 4. Adjusted EBITA is defined earnings before interest, taxes, amortization of acquired intangibles and internally developed strategic platform assets, as well as other adjustments including real estate and other repositioning costs and gain on disposition of subsidiary. 5. Adjusted Net Income is defined as Net income adjusted for real estate and other repositioning costs, gain on disposition of subsidiary, and amortization of acquired intangible assets and internally developed strategic platform assets (after-tax). 6. Free cash flow (FCF) is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted for changes in operating capital. 7. Arithmetic summation of 2023 global media billings of Omnicom and Infinity in the Global Billings Rankings Final 2023 report, published by COMvergence in July 2024. 8. Includes Total Equity, Redeemable Non-Controlling Interests and Non-Controlling Interests.
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