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): August 11, 2025
OMNICOM GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| New York | 1-10551 | 13-1514814 | ||
| (State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.) |
280 Park Avenue, New York, NY |
10017 |
|
| (Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) |
(212) 415-3600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, 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:
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Common Stock, par value $0.15 per share | OMC | New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 0.800% Senior Notes due 2027 | OMC/27 | New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 1.400% Senior Notes due 2031 | OMC/31 | New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 3.700% Senior Notes due 2032 | OMC/32 | New York Stock Exchange | ||
| 2.250% Senior Notes due 2033 | OMC/33 | 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).
☐ Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations
On August 11, 2025, Omnicom Group Inc. (“Omnicom”) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (“IPG”) issued a joint press release announcing that, in connection with the pending transaction to acquire IPG contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 8, 2024 (the “Merger”), Omnicom commenced offers to exchange (collectively, the “Exchange Offers”) all outstanding senior notes (collectively, the “Existing IPG Notes”) issued by IPG for up to (1) $2.95 billion aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by Omnicom and (2) cash.
Concurrently with the Exchange Offers, Omnicom is also soliciting consents (collectively, the “Consent Solicitations”), on behalf of IPG, to amend the respective indentures governing the Existing IPG Notes to, among other things, eliminate certain of the covenants, restrictive provisions and events of default and modify or amend certain other provisions.
The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in a confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated August 11, 2025, and are conditioned, among other things, upon the completion of the Merger.
A copy of the press release announcing the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference.
This Form 8-K is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of any vote of approval or the solicitation of tenders or consents with respect to any security. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Only eligible holders of Existing IPG Notes as described in the press release announcing the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations will be authorized to receive and review the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, and only such holders are permitted to tender Existing IPG Notes in the Exchange Offers and deliver consents in the Consent Solicitations.
Recent Developments
Omnicom currently intends to pursue an increase in the availability under its $2.5 billion unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility, and expects to retire IPG’s existing $1.5 billion revolving credit facility, effective upon the completion of the Merger.
Pro Forma Financial Information
Omnicom’s unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information as at and for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and for the year ended December 31, 2024, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Omnicom and IPG, dated August 11, 2025, announcing the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations | |
| 99.2 | Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information as at and for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and for the year ended December 31, 2024 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits) contain forward-looking statements, including statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, from time to time, Omnicom or IPG or their representatives have made, or may make, forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. These statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of Omnicom’s and IPG’s management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, Omnicom’s and IPG’s management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside Omnicom’s and IPG’s control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include:
| ● | risks relating to the pending merger between Omnicom and IPG, including: that the merger may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which could result in the termination of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations; delays, unanticipated costs or restrictions resulting from regulatory review of the merger, including the risk that Omnicom or IPG may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the merger, or that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger; uncertainties associated with the merger may cause a loss of both companies’ management personnel and other key employees, and cause disruptions to both companies’ business relationships and a loss of clients; the merger agreement subjects Omnicom and IPG to restrictions on business activities prior to the effective time of the merger; Omnicom and IPG are expected to incur significant costs in connection with the merger and integration; litigation risks relating to the merger; the business and operations of both companies may not be integrated successfully in the expected time frame; the merger may result in a loss of both companies’ clients, service providers, vendors, joint venture participants and other business counterparties; and the combined company may fail to realize all or some of the anticipated benefits of the merger or fail to effectively manage its expanded operations; |
| ● | adverse economic conditions and disruptions, including geopolitical events, international hostilities, acts of terrorism, public health crises, inflation or stagflation, tariffs and other trade barriers, central bank interest rate policies in countries that comprise Omnicom’s and IPG’s major markets, labor and supply chain issues affecting the distribution of clients’ products, or a disruption in the credit markets; |
| ● | international, national or local economic conditions that could adversely affect Omnicom, IPG or their respective clients; |
| ● | losses on media purchases and production costs incurred on behalf of clients; |
| ● | reductions in client spending, a slowdown in client payments or a deterioration or disruption in the credit markets; |
| ● | the ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients in the manner anticipated; |
| ● | changes in client marketing and communications services requirements; |
| ● | failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients; |
| ● | unanticipated changes related to competitive factors in the marketing and communications services industries; |
| ● | unanticipated changes to, or the ability to hire and retain key personnel; |
| ● | currency exchange rate fluctuations; |
| ● | reliance on information technology systems and risks related to cybersecurity incidents; |
| ● | effective management of the risks, challenges and efficiencies presented by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and related partnerships; |
| ● | changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting Omnicom, IPG or their respective clients; |
| ● | risks associated with assumptions made in connection with acquisitions, critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; |
| ● | risks related to international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency repatriation restrictions, social or political conditions and an evolving regulatory environment in high-growth markets and developing countries; |
| ● | risks related to environmental, social and governance goals and initiatives, including impacts from regulators and other stakeholders, and the impact of factors outside of Omnicom’s and IPG’s respective control on such goals and initiatives; |
| ● | the outcome of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations; and |
| ● | other business, financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Omnicom’s and IPG’s SEC filings. |
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that may affect Omnicom’s and IPG’s businesses, including those described in Omnicom’s and IPG’s respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K and in other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. Except to the extent required by applicable law, neither Omnicom nor IPG undertakes any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.
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.
OMNICOM GROUP INC. |
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| Date: August 11, 2025 | By: | /s/ Louis F. Januzzi | |
| Name: | Louis F. Januzzi | ||
| Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
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Exhibit 99.1
Omnicom and Interpublic Announce
Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations
NEW YORK, August 11, 2025 – Omnicom Group Inc. (“Omnicom”) (NYSE: OMC) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (“IPG”) (NYSE: IPG) today announced that in connection with Omnicom’s pending transaction to acquire IPG contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 8, 2024 (such transaction, the “Merger”), Omnicom has commenced offers to Eligible Holders (as defined below) to exchange (each an “Exchange Offer” and, collectively the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding 4.650% Notes due 2028 (the “Existing IPG 2028 Notes”), 4.750% Notes due 2030 (the “Existing IPG 2030 Notes”), 2.400% Notes due 2031 (the “Existing IPG 2031 Notes”), 5.375% Notes due 2033 (the “Existing IPG 2033 Notes”), 3.375% Notes due 2041 (the “Existing IPG 2041 Notes”) and 5.400% Notes due 2048 (the “Existing IPG 2048 Notes” and together with the Existing IPG 2028 Notes, the Existing IPG 2030 Notes, the Existing IPG 2031 Notes, the Existing IPG 2033 Notes and the Existing IPG 2041 Notes, the “Existing IPG Notes”) for (1) up to $2,950,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new senior notes to be issued by Omnicom (the “New Omnicom Notes”), and (2) cash, as set forth in the table below. The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations (as defined herein) are being conducted in connection with, and are conditioned upon, among other things, the completion of the Merger.
In conjunction with the Exchange Offers, Omnicom is also soliciting consents (each a “Consent Solicitation” and, collectively, the “Consent Solicitations”), on behalf of IPG, from Eligible Holders of the Existing IPG Notes to amend the applicable indenture governing the Existing IPG Notes (each an “Existing IPG Indenture” and, collectively, the “Existing IPG Indentures”), to eliminate certain of the covenants, restrictive provisions and events of default from such Existing IPG Indentures (collectively, the “Proposed Amendments”). The adoption of the Proposed Amendments for each Existing IPG Indenture requires the consent of the Eligible Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of Existing IPG Notes (each a “Majority Noteholder Consent” and, collectively, the “Majority Noteholder Consents”).
The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated August 11, 2025 (the “Statement”).
The following table sets forth the Exchange Consideration, Consent Payment, Early Tender Payment and Total Exchange Consideration (each such term, as defined below) for Existing IPG Notes for which the New Omnicom Notes are being offered:
| Consent Payment(2)(3) |
Exchange |
Early Tender Payment (2)(3)(4) |
Total Exchange Consideration(2)(3)(4)(5) |
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| Title of Series of Existing IPG Notes |
CUSIP Number of Existing IPG Notes |
Maturity Date |
Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding(1) |
Cash | New Omnicom Notes (Principal Amount) |
New Omnicom Notes (Principal Amount) |
New Omnicom Notes (Principal Amount) |
Cash | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.650% Notes due 2028 | 460690BP4 | October 1, 2028 | $ | 500,000,000 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 970 | $ | 30 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
| 4.750% Notes due 2030 | 460690BR0 | March 30, 2030 | $ | 650,000,000 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 970 | $ | 30 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
| 2.400% Notes due 2031 | 460690BT6 | March 1, 2031 | $ | 500,000,000 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 970 | $ | 30 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
| 5.375% Notes due 2033 | 460690BU3 | June 15, 2033 | $ | 300,000,000 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 970 | $ | 30 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
| 3.375% Notes due 2041 | 460690BS8 | March 1, 2041 | $ | 500,000,000 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 970 | $ | 30 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
| 5.400% Notes due 2048 | 460690BQ2 | October 1, 2048 | $ | 500,000,000 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 970 | $ | 30 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,950,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | As of August 11, 2025. |
| (2) | For each $1,000 principal amount of Existing IPG Notes accepted for exchange. |
| (3) | The Consent Payment and the Early Tender Payment will be paid to Eligible Holders (as defined herein) on the settlement date. In order to be eligible to receive the Consent Payment, Eligible Holders of Existing IPG Notes must, at or prior to the Early Tender Date (as defined herein), validly deliver and not validly revoke their related consents, even if such person is no longer the beneficial owner of such Existing IPG Notes on the Expiration Date (as defined herein). |
| (4) | The New Omnicom Notes will accrue interest from (and including) the most recent date on which interest has been paid on the corresponding series of Existing IPG Notes accepted in the Exchange Offers. If, at the Early Tender Date, Majority Noteholder Consents have been received, then the Exchange Consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of Existing IPG Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Date will equal $1,000 principal amount of the applicable series of the New Omnicom Notes. |
| (5) | Includes the Consent Payment and the Early Tender Payment. |
Eligible Holders who (i) validly tender and do not validly withdraw their Existing IPG Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 22, 2025, unless extended (the “Early Tender Date”) or terminated, (ii) validly deliver and do not validly revoke their related consent in the applicable Consent Solicitation at or prior to the Early Tender Date, and (iii) beneficially own such Existing IPG Notes at the Expiration Date, will be eligible to receive the applicable Total Exchange Consideration as set forth in the table above, which includes the applicable Early Tender Payment and Consent Payment as set forth in the table, for all such Existing IPG Notes that are accepted.
Eligible Holders who (i) validly tender and do not validly withdraw their Existing IPG Notes after the Early Tender Date and prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 9, 2025, unless extended (the “Expiration Date”), (ii) validly deliver and do not validly revoke their related consents in the applicable Consent Solicitation after the Early Tender Date and prior to the Expiration Date, and (iii) beneficially own such Existing IPG Notes at the Expiration Date, will be eligible to receive (A) $970 principal amount of the applicable series of New Omnicom Notes if consents sufficient to effect the Proposed Amendments are not received by the Early Tender Date or (B) if, at the Early Tender Date, consents sufficient to effect the Proposed Amendments have been received, $1,000 principal amount of such series of New Omnicom Notes ((A) and (B), as applicable, the “Exchange Consideration”).
The settlement date will be promptly after the Expiration Date and is expected to be within two business days after the Expiration Date. To the extent the completion of the Merger is not anticipated to occur on or before the then-anticipated settlement date, for any reason, Omnicom anticipates extending the Expiration Date until such time that the Merger has been consummated. Any such extension of the Expiration Date will cause a corresponding extension of the settlement date. During any extension of the Expiration Date, all Existing IPG Notes previously tendered (and not validly withdrawn) in an extended Exchange Offer will remain subject to such Exchange Offer and may be accepted for exchange by Omnicom.
Each New Omnicom Note issued in the Exchange Offers for a validly tendered Existing IPG Note will have an interest rate and maturity date that is identical to the interest rate and maturity date of the tendered Existing IPG Note, as well as identical interest payment dates and optional redemption prices. The New Omnicom Notes will be general unsecured senior obligations of Omnicom and will rank equally in right of payment with all of Omnicom’s other unsecured senior indebtedness. The terms of the covenants, related exceptions to such covenants and the events of default, among other provisions, to which the New Omnicom Notes are subject are materially different than the covenants, related exceptions and events of default to which the Existing IPG Notes are subject. Eligible Holders should refer to the Statement for more information on the terms of the New Omnicom Notes.
The New Omnicom Notes will only be issued in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. No tender of Existing IPG Notes will be accepted if it results in the issuance of less than the minimum authorized denomination principal amount of New Omnicom Notes. If, pursuant to the Exchange Offers, a tendering Eligible Holder would otherwise be entitled to receive a principal amount of New Omnicom Notes that is not equal to the minimum authorized denomination or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof, such principal amount will be rounded down to the minimum authorized denomination or the nearest integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof, and such Eligible Holder will receive pursuant to the Exchange Offers this rounded principal amount of New Omnicom Notes plus (a) cash equal to the principal amount of New Omnicom Notes not received as a result of rounding down, and (b) cash equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on the Existing IPG Notes that are validly tendered and not validly withdrawn, but are not exchanged for New Omnicom Notes as a result of rounding down.
Each Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including among other things, the completion of the Merger and the completion of each of the other Exchange Offers and receipt of the Majority Noteholder Consents in each of the Consent Solicitations. Eligible Holders of Existing IPG Notes will not receive the Exchange Consideration or the Total Exchange Consideration, as applicable, unless such conditions are met or are otherwise waived by Omnicom (other than the condition that the Merger shall have been completed). The parties’ obligations to complete the Merger are conditioned upon (i) the receipt of remaining regulatory approvals and (ii) certain other customary closing conditions. The completion of the Merger is not subject to the completion of the Exchange Offers or Consent Solicitations.
Eligible Holders may not deliver a consent in the Consent Solicitations without tendering Existing IPG Notes in the applicable Exchange Offer. If an Eligible Holder tenders Existing IPG Notes in an Exchange Offer, such Eligible Holder will be deemed to deliver its consent with respect to the principal amount of such tendered Existing IPG Notes to the corresponding Proposed Amendments. Tenders of Existing IPG Notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration Date; however the related consent delivered by such Eligible Holder may not be withdrawn after the earlier of (i) 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Early Tender Date and (ii) the date the applicable supplemental indenture to the Existing IPG Indenture implementing the Proposed Amendments to the Existing IPG Notes Indenture is executed (the earlier of (i) and (ii), the “Consent Revocation Deadline”). An Eligible Holder that validly tenders Existing IPG Notes and validly delivers (and does not validly revoke) a consent prior to the Early Tender Date, but withdraws such Existing IPG Notes after the Early Tender Date but prior to the Expiration Date, will receive the Consent Payment, even if such Eligible Holder is no longer the beneficial owner of such Existing IPG Notes at the Expiration Date. Omnicom may complete the Exchange Offers even if valid consents sufficient to effect the Proposed Amendments to the applicable Existing IPG Indenture are not received.
The Statement and other documents relating to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations will only be distributed to holders of Existing IPG Notes who complete and return a letter of eligibility certifying that they are (i) “qualified institutional buyers” within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) or (ii) not “U.S. persons” and are outside of the United States within the meaning of Regulation S under the Securities Act and who are “non-U.S. qualified offerees” (as defined in the Statement) (such persons, “Eligible Holders”). Only Eligible Holders are authorized to receive and review the Statement and only Eligible Holders are permitted to tender Existing IPG Notes in the Exchange Offers and deliver consents in the Consent Solicitations. Eligible Holders of Existing IPG Notes who desire to obtain and complete the letter of eligibility and obtain copies of the Statement should call D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Exchange and Information Agent, at (800) 290-6432 (toll-free) or (212) 401-9970 (collect for banks and brokers). Information related to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations, together with any updates, will be available at www.dfking.com/omnicom.
Among other risks described in the Statement, the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are expected to result in reduced liquidity for the Existing IPG Notes that are not exchanged and, if adopted, the Proposed Amendments to the Existing IPG Indenture will reduce protection to remaining holders of Existing IPG Notes. Eligible Holders should refer to the Statement for more details on the risks related to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations.
Omnicom has engaged BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as Dealer Managers and Solicitation Agents for the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations. Please direct questions regarding the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations to BofA Securities, Inc. at (888) 292-0070 (toll-free) or (980) 387-3907 (collect for banks and brokers), J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at (866) 834-4666 (toll-free) or (212) 834-3554 (collect for banks and brokers) or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at (866) 309-6316 (toll free) or (332) 214-6330.
The New Omnicom Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state or foreign securities laws, and they may not be offered or sold absent registration except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state and foreign securities laws. The Statement has not been filed with or reviewed by the federal or any state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country, nor has any such commission or authority passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Statement. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful and may be a criminal offense.
None of Omnicom, IPG, any of their respective directors or officers, the Dealer Managers or the Exchange and Information Agent, or in each case, any of their respective affiliates, makes any recommendation as to whether or not Eligible Holders should tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of the Existing IPG Notes in response to the Exchange Offers, or deliver consents in response to the Consent Solicitations. Eligible Holders will need to make their own decision as to whether to tender Existing Notes in the Exchange Offer and participate in the Consent Solicitations and, if so, the principal amount of Existing IPG Notes to tender.
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About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is a leading provider of data-inspired, creative marketing and sales solutions. Omnicom’s iconic agency brands are home to the industry’s 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
IPG (NYSE: IPG) (www.interpublic.com) is a values-based, data-fueled, and creatively driven provider of marketing solutions. Home to some of the world's 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 Global, Octagon, UM, Weber Shandwick and more.
| Contacts | |
| Omnicom Media: | Omnicom Investors: |
| Joanne Trout | Gregory Lundberg |
| joanne.trout@omc.com | greg.lundberg@omc.com |
| IPG Media: | IPG Investors: |
| Tom Cunningham | Jerry Leshne |
| tom.cunningham@interpublic.com | jleshne@interpublic.com |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release contain forward-looking statements, including statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, from time to time, Omnicom or IPG or their representatives have made, or may make, forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. These statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of Omnicom’s and IPG’s management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, Omnicom’s and IPG’s management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside Omnicom’s and IPG’s control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include:
| · | risks relating to the pending merger between Omnicom and IPG, including: that the merger may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which could result in the termination of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations; delays, unanticipated costs or restrictions resulting from regulatory review of the merger, including the risk that Omnicom or IPG may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the merger, or that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger; uncertainties associated with the merger may cause a loss of both companies’ management personnel and other key employees, and cause disruptions to both companies’ business relationships and a loss of clients; the merger agreement subjects Omnicom and IPG to restrictions on business activities prior to the effective time of the merger; Omnicom and IPG are expected to incur significant costs in connection with the merger and integration; litigation risks relating to the merger; the business and operations of both companies may not be integrated successfully in the expected time frame; the merger may result in a loss of both companies’ clients, service providers, vendors, joint venture participants and other business counterparties; and the combined company may fail to realize all or some of the anticipated benefits of the merger or fail to effectively manage its expanded operations; |
| · | adverse economic conditions and disruptions, including geopolitical events, international hostilities, acts of terrorism, public health crises, inflation or stagflation, tariffs and other trade barriers, central bank interest rate policies in countries that comprise Omnicom’s and IPG’s major markets, labor and supply chain issues affecting the distribution of clients’ products, or a disruption in the credit markets; |
| · | international, national or local economic conditions that could adversely affect Omnicom, IPG or their respective clients; |
| · | losses on media purchases and production costs incurred on behalf of clients; |
| · | reductions in client spending, a slowdown in client payments or a deterioration or disruption in the credit markets; |
| · | the ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients in the manner anticipated; |
| · | changes in client marketing and communications services requirements; |
| · | failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients; |
| · | unanticipated changes related to competitive factors in the marketing and communications services industries; |
| · | unanticipated changes to, or the ability to hire and retain key personnel; |
| · | currency exchange rate fluctuations; |
| · | reliance on information technology systems and risks related to cybersecurity incidents; |
| · | effective management of the risks, challenges and efficiencies presented by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and related partnerships; |
| · | changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting Omnicom, IPG or their respective clients; |
| · | risks associated with assumptions made in connection with acquisitions, critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; |
| · | risks related to international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency repatriation restrictions, social or political conditions and an evolving regulatory environment in high-growth markets and developing countries; |
| · | risks related to environmental, social and governance goals and initiatives, including impacts from regulators and other stakeholders, and the impact of factors outside of Omnicom’s and IPG’s respective control on such goals and initiatives; |
| · | the outcome of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations; and |
| · | other business, financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Omnicom’s and IPG’s SEC filings. |
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that may affect Omnicom’s and IPG’s businesses, including those described in Omnicom’s and IPG’s respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K and in other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. Except to the extent required by applicable law, neither Omnicom nor IPG undertakes any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You 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 and does not constitute an offer to purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to sell, or the solicitation of tenders or consents with respect to any security. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In the case of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations, the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made solely pursuant to the Statement and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
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Exhibit 99.2
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On December 8, 2024, Omnicom Group Inc. (“Omnicom”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Omnicom, EXT Subsidiary Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom (“Merger Sub”), and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (“IPG”), pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into IPG (the “Merger”), with IPG surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom. Each share of IPG common stock will be converted into, and represent the right to receive, 0.344 shares of common stock of Omnicom, plus cash in lieu of any fractional shares of Omnicom common stock that otherwise would have been issued. On March 18, 2025, the shareholders of each of Omnicom and IPG approved the Merger. On June 23, 2025, Omnicom and IPG announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission had concluded its antitrust review of the Merger and reached agreement with Omnicom and IPG on a mutually acceptable consent order. The parties’ obligations to complete the Merger are conditioned upon (i) the receipt of remaining regulatory approvals and (ii) certain other customary closing conditions. The Merger is not subject to a financing condition or the completion of the Exchange Offers or Consent Solicitations announced by Omnicom and IPG on August 11, 2025 related to IPG’s outstanding senior notes (the “Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations”). Omnicom expects the Merger to close in 2025.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been prepared from the respective historical consolidated financial statements of Omnicom and IPG and reflect transaction accounting adjustments related to the Merger. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2024 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 are presented as if the Merger had been completed on January 1, 2024. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2025 is presented as if the Merger had been completed on June 30, 2025.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been developed from and should be read in conjunction with:
| ● | the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Omnicom included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025; |
| ● | the unaudited consolidated financial statements of IPG included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025; |
| ● | the audited consolidated financial statements of Omnicom included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024; |
| ● | the audited consolidated financial statements of IPG included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024; and |
| ● | other information relating to Omnicom and IPG contained in reports filed by Omnicom or IPG, as applicable, with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been prepared to reflect adjustments to Omnicom’s historical consolidated financial information representing Omnicom management’s estimates based on information available as of August 11, 2025 and are subject to change as additional information becomes available and analyses are performed. However, Omnicom management believes that the assumptions provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects of the Merger as contemplated, and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements reflect the following adjustments, which include transaction accounting adjustments:
| ● | the reclassification of certain items within IPG’s historical presentation to conform to Omnicom’s financial statement presentation; |
| ● | the Merger, using the acquisition method of accounting, with Omnicom as the accounting acquirer and each share of IPG common stock converted into 0.344 shares of Omnicom common stock; and |
| ● | estimated purchase accounting adjustments and related impacts on the balance sheet and income statements. |
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Omnicom has been treated as the acquirer for accounting purposes, primarily due to Omnicom stockholders holding majority voting interests in the combined company, Omnicom issuing equity interests to effect the Merger and the management of Omnicom continuing to manage the combined entity. Thus, Omnicom will account for the Merger as a business combination in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations. The total purchase price will be allocated to the acquired tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities based on their respective fair values. The fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of IPG have been measured based on various preliminary estimates using assumptions that Omnicom management believes are reasonable and based on currently available information. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustments are preliminary and have been made solely for the purpose of preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The final purchase accounting could be materially different from the preliminary estimates used to prepare the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements which could have a material impact on the combined company’s future results of operations and financial position.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been prepared based on the aforementioned historical financial statements and the assumptions and adjustments as described in the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The pro forma adjustments reflect transaction accounting adjustments related to the Merger, which are discussed in further detail below. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not purport to represent the combined company’s consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position that would actually have occurred had the Merger been consummated on the dates assumed or to project the combined company’s consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position for any future date or period.
The accounting policies followed in preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are those used by Omnicom as set forth in Omnicom’s audited historical financial statements. Based on Omnicom’s initial review and understanding of IPG’s summary of significant accounting policies included in IPG’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, management is not aware of any material differences to conform IPG’s historical financial information to Omnicom’s significant accounting policies. A more comprehensive comparison and assessment will occur, which may result in additional differences identified. Additionally, Omnicom has included certain reclassifications for consistency in the financial statement presentation, including with respect to certain IPG restructuring charges. These reclassifications have no effect on the previously reported total assets, total liabilities and shareholders’ equity, or net income of Omnicom or IPG. See Notes 2 and 3 in the Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements for more information.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the costs of any post-close integration activities or any cost savings or synergies that may be achieved because of the Merger. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not give effect to the estimated impacts of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations.
IPG and Omnicom have not had any historical material relationship prior to the Merger. Accordingly, no pro forma adjustments were required to eliminate activities between the companies.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance
Sheet
As of June 30, 2025
(in millions)
| Omnicom Historical |
IPG Reclassified (Note 2) |
Transaction Accounting Adjustments |
Notes (Note 5) |
Combined Pro Formas | ||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,300.4 | $ | 1,564.4 | $ | — | $ | 4,864.8 | ||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | 8,658.8 | 4,850.7 | — | 13,509.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Work in process | 1,995.9 | 2,103.0 | — | 4,098.9 | ||||||||||||||||
| Assets held for sale | — | 1.8 | — | 1.8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other current assets | 1,088.1 | 781.2 | — | 1,869.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 15,043.2 | 9,301.1 | — | 24,344.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation | 868.3 | 339.6 | — | 1,207.9 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,055.7 | 891.8 | — | 1,947.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Equity method investments | 60.2 | 44.4 | — | 104.6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 11,001.8 | 4,798.1 | 2,576.6 | (b) | 18,376.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 507.6 | 835.8 | 3,283.7 | (b) | 4,627.0 | |||||||||||||||
| Other assets | 251.8 | 816.3 | (29.0 | ) | (f) | 1,039.1 | ||||||||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 28,788.6 | $ | 17,027.1 | $ | 5,831.3 | $ | 51,647.0 | ||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 11,336.7 | $ | 7,185.9 | $ | — | $ | 18,522.6 | ||||||||||||
| Customer advances | 1,348.2 | 654.9 | — | 2,003.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Current portion of debt | 1,398.6 | 0.1 | — | 1,398.7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Short-term debt | 22.3 | 37.6 | — | 59.9 | ||||||||||||||||
| Taxes payable | 262.1 | — | — | 262.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 1,946.0 | 827.9 | 81.2 | (i) | 3,020.1 | |||||||||||||||
| 165.0 | (d) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 16,313.9 | 8,706.4 | 246.2 | 25,266.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Long-term liabilities | 782.2 | 490.6 | 52.4 | (i) | 1,325.2 | |||||||||||||||
| Long-term liability - operating leases | 805.3 | 977.0 | — | 1,782.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 4,884.1 | 2,922.1 | (171.8 | ) | (b) | 7,634.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 507.5 | 146.0 | 65.0 | (f) | 1,287.7 | |||||||||||||||
| 569.2 | (b) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commitments and contingent liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Temporary equity - redeemable noncontrolling interests | 456.8 | 20.0 | — | 476.8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | 44.6 | 37.4 | 18.9 | (a) | 63.5 | |||||||||||||||
| (37.4 | ) | (c) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 481.8 | 460.0 | 8,928.8 | (a) | 9,410.6 | |||||||||||||||
| (460.0 | ) | (c) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 11,769.5 | 4,294.3 | (4,459.3 | ) | (c) | 11,604.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (1,270.9 | ) | (889.5 | ) | 889.5 | (c) | (1,270.9 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | (6,538.2 | ) | (189.8 | ) | 189.8 | (c) | (6,538.2 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 4,486.8 | 3,712.4 | 5,070.3 | 13,269.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 552.0 | 52.6 | — | 604.6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total equity | 5,038.8 | 3,765.0 | 5,070.3 | 13,874.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 28,788.6 | $ | 17,027.1 | $ | 5,831.3 | $ | 51,647.0 | ||||||||||||
Please refer to the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement
of Income
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
(in millions except share and per share data)
| Omnicom Historical |
IPG Reclassified (Note 3) |
Transaction Accounting Adjustments |
Notes (Note 5) |
Combined Pro Formas | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 7,706.0 | $ | 4,859.4 | $ | — | $ | 12,565.4 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Salary and service costs | 5,678.9 | 3,483.0 | (12.3 | ) | (h) | 9,149.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Occupancy and other costs | 640.5 | 644.4 | — | 1,284.9 | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate and other repositioning costs | 88.8 | 321.3 | — | 410.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss on disposition of subsidiary | — | 34.5 | — | 34.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs of services | 6,408.2 | 4,483.2 | (12.3 | ) | 10,879.1 | |||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 288.3 | 86.8 | (1.4 | ) | (h) | 373.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 117.7 | 122.2 | 142.4 | (e) | 382.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,814.2 | 4,692.2 | 128.7 | 11,635.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 891.8 | 167.2 | (128.7 | ) | 930.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 121.7 | 100.6 | 6.3 | (j) | 228.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | 51.6 | 57.0 | — | 108.6 | ||||||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INCOME (LOSS) FROM EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS | 821.7 | 123.6 | (135.0 | ) | 810.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 241.2 | 45.4 | (31.3 | ) | (k) | 255.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Income from equity method investments | 0.7 | 0.1 | — | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 581.2 | $ | 78.3 | $ | (103.7 | ) | $ | 555.8 | |||||||||||
| Net income attributed to noncontrolling interests | 35.9 | 1.2 | — | 37.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 545.3 | $ | 77.1 | $ | (103.7 | ) | $ | 518.7 | |||||||||||
| Earnings per share attributed to shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 2.78 | $ | 0.21 | $ | — | $ | 1.61 | ||||||||||||
| Dilutive | $ | 2.77 | $ | 0.21 | $ | — | $ | 1.61 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 195.8 | 370.2 | (244.4 | ) | (g) | 321.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Dilutive | 197.1 | 372.5 | (246.7 | ) | (g) | 322.9 | ||||||||||||||
Please refer to the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement
of Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
(in millions except share and per share data)
| Omnicom Historical |
IPG Reclassified (Note 3) |
Transaction Accounting Adjustments |
Notes (Note 5) |
Combined Pro Formas | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 15,689.1 | $ | 10,691.7 | $ | — | $ | 26,380.8 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Salary and service costs | 11,432.5 | 7,528.9 | (23.3 | ) | (h) | 18,938.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Occupancy and other costs | 1,274.4 | 1,343.1 | — | 2,617.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate and other repositioning costs | 57.8 | (5.0 | ) | — | 52.8 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on disposition of subsidiary | — | 64.2 | — | 64.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs of services | 12,764.7 | 8,931.2 | (23.3 | ) | 21,672.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 408.1 | 130.5 | 165.0 | (d) | 728.7 | |||||||||||||||
| 25.1 | (h) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 241.7 | 258.9 | 285.9 | (e) | 786.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | 232.1 | 232.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 13,414.5 | 9,552.7 | 452.6 | 23,419.9 | ||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 2,274.6 | 1,139.0 | (452.6 | ) | 2,960.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 247.9 | 229.9 | 12.6 | (j) | 490.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | 100.9 | 140.0 | — | 240.9 | ||||||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INCOME (LOSS) FROM EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS | 2,127.6 | 1,049.1 | (465.3 | ) | 2,711.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 560.5 | 333.9 | (107.9 | ) | (k) | 786.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Income from equity method investments | 6.9 | 0.5 | — | 7.4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 1,574.0 | $ | 715.7 | $ | (357.3 | ) | $ | 1,932.4 | |||||||||||
| Net income attributed to noncontrolling interests | 93.4 | 26.2 | — | 119.6 | ||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 1,480.6 | $ | 689.5 | $ | (357.3 | ) | $ | 1,812.8 | |||||||||||
| Earnings per share attributed to shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 7.54 | $ | 1.84 | $ | — | $ | 5.63 | ||||||||||||
| Dilutive | $ | 7.46 | $ | 1.83 | $ | — | $ | 5.59 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 196.4 | 375.2 | (249.4 | ) | (g) | 322.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Dilutive | 198.6 | 377.7 | (251.9 | ) | (g) | 324.4 | ||||||||||||||
Please refer to the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. | Description of the Merger and Basis of Pro Forma Presentation |
On December 8, 2024, Omnicom Group, Inc. (“Omnicom”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Omnicom, EXT Subsidiary Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom (“Merger Sub”), and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (“IPG”), pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into IPG (the “Merger”), with IPG surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom. Each share of IPG common stock will be converted into, and represent the right to receive, 0.344 shares of common stock of Omnicom, plus cash in lieu of any fractional shares of Omnicom common stock that otherwise would have been issued. On March 18, 2025, the shareholders of each of Omnicom and IPG approved the Merger. On June 23, 2025, Omnicom and IPG announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission had concluded its antitrust review of the Merger and reached agreement with Omnicom and IPG on a mutually acceptable consent order. The parties’ obligations to complete the Merger are conditioned upon (i) the receipt of remaining regulatory approvals and (ii) certain other customary closing conditions. The closing of the Merger is not subject to a financing condition or the completion of the Exchange Offers or Consent Solicitations announced by Omnicom and IPG on August 11, 2025 related to IPG’s outstanding senior notes (the “Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations”).
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements were prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been prepared from the respective historical consolidated financial statements of Omnicom and IPG and reflect transaction accounting adjustments related to the Merger. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2024 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 have been presented as if the Merger had been completed on January 1, 2024. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2025 has been presented as if the Merger had occurred on June 30, 2025.
Certain balance sheet and statements of income reclassifications have been made to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements in order to align historical presentation between Omnicom and IPG. Refer to Note 2 and Note 3 for a discussion of these reclassification adjustments.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements were prepared using the acquisition method of accounting, and Omnicom is considered the accounting acquirer. The acquisition method of accounting, based on ASC 805, uses the fair value concepts defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”). Fair value is defined in ASC 820 as the “price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” This is an exit price concept for the valuation of an asset or liability. Market participants are assumed to be buyers or sellers in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Fair value measurement for an asset assumes the highest and best use by these market participants, and as a result, assets may be required to be recorded which are not intended to be used or sold and/or at a fair value measurement that does not reflect management’s intended use for those assets. Fair value measurements can be highly subjective, and it is possible the application of reasonable judgment could develop different assumptions resulting in a range of alternative estimates using the same facts and circumstances. ASC 805 requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at fair value as of the Merger date, with any excess purchase price allocated to goodwill.
As of August 11, 2025, the accompanying unaudited estimated purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to further adjustments as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed. The potential changes to the purchase price allocation and related pro forma adjustments could be material.
For the purposes of preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, Omnicom’s management has conducted a preliminary analysis of the adjustments required to conform IPG’s financial statements to reflect the current accounting policies of Omnicom. This assessment is ongoing, and, at the time of preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, management is not aware of any material accounting policy differences. Upon consummation of the Merger, Omnicom management will conduct a final review of IPG’s accounting policies to determine if differences in accounting policies or financial statement classification exist that may require adjustments to or reclassification of IPG’s results of operations, assets or liabilities to conform to Omnicom’s accounting policies and classifications. As a result of that review, differences may be identified that, when conformed, could have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
| 2. | Summary of Reclassification Adjustments – Balance Sheet |
The classification of certain balance sheet items presented by IPG under U.S generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) has been adjusted to align with the presentation used by Omnicom under GAAP, as shown below.
| June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||
|
IPG Historical |
Reclassification Adjustments |
IPG Reclassified |
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| ASSETS | ||||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,564.4 | $ | — | 1,564.4 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | 4,850.7 | — | 4,850.7 | |||||||||
| Work in process | — | 2,103.0 | 2,103.0 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, billable to clients | 2,103.0 | (2,103.0 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 702.6 | (702.6 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Assets held for sale | 1.8 | — | 1.8 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 78.6 | 702.6 | 781.2 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 9,301.1 | — | 9,301.1 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation | 529.2 | (189.6 | ) | 339.6 | ||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 299.7 | (299.7 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 891.8 | — | 891.8 | |||||||||
| Equity method investments | — | 44.4 | 44.4 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 4,798.1 | — | 4,798.1 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 646.2 | 189.6 | 835.8 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 561.0 | 255.3 | 816.3 | |||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 17,027.1 | $ | — | $ | 17,027.1 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 7,185.9 | $ | — | $ | 7,185.9 | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 580.0 | (580.0 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Customer advances | — | 654.9 | 654.9 | |||||||||
| Contract liabilities | 654.9 | (654.9 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Current portion of debt | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | |||||||||
| Short-term debt | 37.6 | — | 37.6 | |||||||||
| Current portion of operating leases | 247.9 | (247.9 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Other current liabilities | — | 827.9 | 827.9 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 8,706.4 | — | 8,706.4 | |||||||||
| Long-term liabilities | 449.5 | 41.1 | 490.6 | |||||||||
| Deferred compensation | 187.1 | (187.1 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Long-term liability - operating leases | 977.0 | — | 977.0 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 2,922.1 | — | 2,922.1 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | — | 146.0 | 146.0 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingent liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Temporary equity - redeemable noncontrolling interests | 20.0 | — | 20.0 | |||||||||
| Equity | ||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||||||
| Preferred stock | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Common stock | 37.4 | — | 37.4 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 460.0 | — | 460.0 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 4,294.3 | — | 4,294.3 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (889.5 | ) | — | (889.5 | ) | |||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost | (189.8 | ) | — | (189.8 | ) | |||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 3,712.4 | — | 3,712.4 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 52.6 | — | 52.6 | |||||||||
| Total equity | 3,765.0 | — | 3,765.0 | |||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 17,027.1 | $ | — | $ | 17,027.1 | ||||||
| 3. | Summary of Reclassification Adjustments – Statement of Income |
The classification of certain items in the statement of income presented by IPG under GAAP has been adjusted to align with the presentation used by Omnicom under GAAP, as shown below.
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||
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IPG Historical |
Presentation Adjustments |
IPG Reclassified |
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| Revenue | $ | — | $ | 4,859.4 | $ | 4,859.4 | ||||||
| Revenue before billable expenses | $ | 4,169.0 | $ | (4,169.0 | ) | |||||||
| Billable expenses | $ | 690.4 | $ | (690.4 | ) | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Salary and service costs | 2,792.6 | 690.4 | 3,483.0 | |||||||||
| Occupancy and other costs | 644.4 | — | 644.4 | |||||||||
| Real estate and other repositioning costs | — | 321.3 | 321.3 | |||||||||
| Loss on disposition of subsidiary | — | 34.5 | 34.5 | |||||||||
| Billable expenses | 690.4 | (690.4 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Costs of services | 4,127.4 | 355.8 | 4,483.2 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 86.8 | — | 86.8 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 122.2 | — | 122.2 | |||||||||
| Restructuring | 321.3 | (321.3 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 4,657.7 | 34.5 | 4,692.2 | |||||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 201.7 | (34.5 | ) | 167.2 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 100.6 | — | 100.6 | |||||||||
| Interest income | 60.8 | (3.8 | ) | 57.0 | ||||||||
| Other expenses, net | (38.3 | ) | 38.3 | — | ||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INCOME FROM EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS | 123.6 | — | 123.6 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 45.4 | — | 45.4 | |||||||||
| Income from equity method investments | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 78.3 | $ | — | $ | 78.3 | ||||||
| Net income attributed to noncontrolling interests | 1.2 | — | 1.2 | |||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 77.1 | $ | — | $ | 77.1 | ||||||
| Earnings per share attributed to shareholders: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.21 | $ | — | $ | 0.21 | ||||||
| Dilutive | $ | 0.21 | $ | — | $ | 0.21 | ||||||
| Weighted average shares | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 370.2 | — | 370.2 | |||||||||
| Dilutive | 372.5 | — | 372.5 | |||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
|
IPG Historical |
Presentation Adjustments |
IPG Reclassified |
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| Revenue | $ | — | $ | 10,691.7 | $ | 10,691.7 | ||||||
| Revenue before billable expenses | $ | 9,187.6 | $ | (9,187.6 | ) | |||||||
| Billable expenses | $ | 1,504.1 | $ | (1,504.1 | ) | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Salary and service costs | 6,024.8 | 1,504.1 | 7,528.9 | |||||||||
| Occupancy and other costs | 1,343.1 | — | 1,343.1 | |||||||||
| Real estate and other repositioning costs | — | (5.0 | ) | (5.0 | ) | |||||||
| Loss on disposition of subsidiary | — | 64.2 | 64.2 | |||||||||
| Billable expenses | 1,504.1 | (1,504.1 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Costs of services | 8,872.0 | 59.2 | 8,931.2 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 130.5 | — | 130.5 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 258.9 | — | 258.9 | |||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | 232.1 | — | 232.1 | |||||||||
| Restructuring | (5.0 | ) | 5.0 | — | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 9,488.5 | 64.2 | 9,552.7 | |||||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 1,203.2 | (64.2 | ) | 1,139.0 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 229.9 | — | 229.9 | |||||||||
| Interest income | 151.7 | (11.7 | ) | 140.0 | ||||||||
| Other expenses, net | (75.9 | ) | 75.9 | — | ||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INCOME FROM EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS | 1,049.1 | — | 1,049.1 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 333.9 | — | 333.9 | |||||||||
| Income from equity method investments | 0.5 | — | 0.5 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 715.7 | $ | — | $ | 715.7 | ||||||
| Net income attributed to noncontrolling interests | 26.2 | — | 26.2 | |||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 689.5 | $ | — | $ | 689.5 | ||||||
| Earnings per share attributed to shareholders: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.84 | $ | — | $ | 1.84 | ||||||
| Dilutive | $ | 1.83 | $ | — | $ | 1.83 | ||||||
| Weighted average shares | — | |||||||||||
| Basic | 375.2 | — | 375.2 | |||||||||
| Dilutive | 377.7 | — | 377.7 | |||||||||
| 4. | Consideration |
Omnicom calculated the total consideration as follows (in millions, except for shares, per share amounts and exchange ratio):
| Shares of IPG common stock outstanding1 | 365,781,784 | |||
| Exchange ratio | 0.344 | |||
| Shares of Omnicom common stock to be issued | 125,828,934 | |||
| Omnicom share price2 | $ | 71.11 | ||
| Total equity consideration | $ | 8,947.7 | ||
| Value of unvested replacement awards3 | $ | 133.6 | ||
| Total Consideration4 | $ | 9,081.3 |
| 1 | Shares of IPG common stock outstanding as of August 1, 2025. |
| 2 | Omnicom share price is as of the close of business August 1, 2025. The actual value of the shares of Omnicom common stock to be issued in the Merger will depend on the market price of shares of Omnicom common stock at the closing date of the Merger, and therefore the actual consideration will fluctuate based on the market price of the shares of Omnicom common stock. Accordingly, the final consideration could differ significantly from the current estimate. A 10% increase or decrease in Omnicom’s share price would increase or decrease the consideration by approximately $894.8 million and impact goodwill by a corresponding amount. |
| 3 | Represents the historical share-based awards that will be replaced and cash settled by Omnicom. Refer to (i) in Note 5 below. |
| 4 | Consideration paid for fractional shares is immaterial. |
Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total consideration is allocated to IPG’s assets and liabilities based upon their estimated fair values as of the date of completion of the Merger. Based upon the estimated purchase price and a preliminary valuation, the preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows:
|
Preliminary purchase price allocation |
As of June 30, 2025 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,564.4 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 4,850.7 | |||
| Work in process | 2,103.0 | |||
| Assets held for sale | 1.8 | |||
| Other current assets | 781.2 | |||
| Property and Equipment | 339.6 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 891.8 | |||
| Equity method investments | 44.4 | |||
| Goodwill | 7,374.7 | |||
| Intangible assets | 4,119.4 | |||
| Other assets | 787.3 | |||
| Total assets | $ | 22,858.4 | ||
| Accounts payable | $ | 7,185.9 | ||
| Customer advances | 654.9 | |||
| Current portion of debt | 0.1 | |||
| Short-term debt | 37.6 | |||
| Other current liabilities | 827.9 | |||
| Long-term liabilities | 490.6 | |||
| Long-term liability - operating leases | 977.0 | |||
| Long-term debt | 2,750.3 | |||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 780.2 | |||
| Non-controlling interests | 52.6 | |||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 20.0 | |||
| Total liabilities and noncontrolling interests | $ | 13,777.1 | ||
| Total Consideration | $ | 9,081.3 | ||
The purchase price estimates and the purchase price allocation are preliminary and are subject to change based on the Omnicom share price at the closing date of the Merger, as well as the actual net tangible and intangible assets and liabilities that exist on the closing date of the Merger, and the value of certain tax contingencies. The purchase price allocation related to certain tangible and intangible assets and liabilities is ongoing. This includes, but is not limited to, items such as property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The final determination of the purchase price allocation will be completed as soon as practicable after the completion of the Merger and will be based on the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The final amounts allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed could differ significantly from the amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
Refer to Note 5 for additional information on how the consideration and purchase price allocation have been reflected in the pro forma adjustments.
| 5. | Pro Forma Adjustments |
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements reflects the following adjustments.
| (a) | Acquisition of all outstanding shares of IPG common stock. |
| As of June 30, 2025 |
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| Shares of Omnicom issued to IPG stockholders (Common stock) | $ | 18.9 | ||
| Shares of Omnicom issued to IPG stockholders (Additional paid-in capital) | 8,928.8 | |||
| Total equity consideration | $ | 8,947.7 | ||
| (b) | Purchase price allocation (the amounts below represent changes; refer to Note 4 for preliminary fair value estimates). The adjustments as a result of the purchase price allocation include the recognition of new intangible assets, net of the removal of historical intangible assets, the recognition of new goodwill, net of the removal of historical goodwill, adjustment to the fair value of the debt, and adjustment to the fair value of deferred taxes to reflect the after tax basis difference of the intangible assets. |
| As of June 30, 2025 |
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| Intangible assets1 | 3,283.7 | |||
| Goodwill | 2,576.6 | |||
| Debt | (171.8 | ) | ||
| Deferred income taxes2 | 569.2 | |||
| 1 | The identifiable intangible assets acquired consist of trade names, customer relationships and technology with estimated fair values of $973.0 million , $2,886.0 million and $260.4 million, respectively. Trade names, customer relationships and technology are amortized straight-line over estimated remaining useful lives of 15 years, 10 years and 5 years, respectively. The fair values for intangible assets were estimated using a market participant approach. The fair values for trade names were estimated by applying the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. The fair values for customer relationships were estimated using the profit contribution method under the income approach. The fair values for the technology intangible assets were estimated based on the historical book value of the similar assets. The final purchase price allocation for intangible assets could materially differ from the estimates. A ten percent increase in the value of the acquired intangible assets would increase the intangible assets by $411.9 million and result in a corresponding increase to amortization expense of $78.5 million. |
| 2 | Deferred income taxes were adjusted to include deferred tax liabilities related to the identified intangible assets that will be amortized. In addition, estimates were made to deferred taxes related to net operating losses that may not be utilized and withholding taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that may be required in certain jurisdictions of the combined entities (see (f) below). |
| (c) | Reflects adjustments to equity related to: |
| i) | eliminate IPG historical equity of $3,712.4 million; and |
| ii) | give effect to the transaction costs adjustment of $165.0 million described in (d) to retained earnings. |
| As of June 30, 2025 |
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| Common stock | $ | (37.4 | ) | |
| Additional paid-in capital | (460.0 | ) | ||
| Retained earnings | (4,459.3 | ) | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 889.5 | |||
| Treasury stock, at cost | 189.8 | |||
| Total | $ | (3,877.4 | ) | |
| (d) | Represents the accrual of direct and incremental transaction costs expected to be incurred after June 30, 2025, in connection with the closing of the Merger, which are non-recurring. The estimate is based on Omnicom management’s judgment after evaluating several factors, including evaluating its most recent overall expected budget for transaction costs and amounts contractually due to external advisors and service providers. These costs will not affect Omnicom’s income statement beyond 12 months after the acquisition date and costs related to future integration activities are not reflected. The historical income statements of Omnicom include acquisition related costs of $114.5 million ($14.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and $99.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025). |
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
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| Acquisition-related costs | 165.0 | — | ||||||
| (e) | Incremental amortization resulting from the preliminary allocation of purchase price. |
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
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| Incremental amortization | 285.9 | 142.4 | ||||||
| (f) | Adjust the deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets as a result of the Merger. An increase to deferred tax liabilities was recorded as part of the allocation of purchase price in adjustment (b) above. The income tax effects related to the increase of the acquiree’s net operating loss valuation allowance and the taxes recognized on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are also presented as adjustments to purchase accounting. |
| As of June 30, 2025 |
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| Incremental valuation allowance | (29.0 | ) | ||
| Incremental withholding tax accruals | 65.0 | |||
| (g) | Adjusts the common shares outstanding to reflect the Omnicom common stock that will be issued as stock consideration and the removal of IPG’s shares. |
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
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| Weighted Average Shares - Basic | ||||||||
| Omnicom shares issued | 125.8 | 125.8 | ||||||
| IPG shares converted | (375.2 | ) | (370.2 | ) | ||||
| Total | (249.4 | ) | (244.4 | ) | ||||
| Weighted Average Shares - Diluted | ||||||||
| Omnicom shares issued | 125.8 | 125.8 | ||||||
| IPG shares converted | (377.7 | ) | (372.5 | ) | ||||
| Total | (251.9 | ) | (246.7 | ) | ||||
| (h) | Reflects the adjustments to previously recorded expense for incentive compensation plans that included, performance and restricted share-based awards and cash performance-based awards granted to certain IPG employees and executives and IPG’s Board of Directors. This reflects the awards that are unvested at the Merger closing date and assumes no grant will be made after the Merger closing date. The share-based awards of IPG will be replaced with cash-based awards as of the closing date and have been reflected at the estimated replacement award for share-based awards using the estimated IPG share price at closing. The expense for any awards with a remaining service period after the closing date has been included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. IPG cash-based and share-based awards include a change of control provision that requires payment upon both a change of control event and subsequent termination (double trigger). Adjustments have been made for certain awards that had a double trigger which accelerated the vesting. Where no determination has been made in relation to the double trigger and whether both criteria requiring payment upon a change in control would be satisfied, no acceleration has been made. |
The adjustment below reflects the impact to selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) for those employees whose compensation expense was included within SG&A and Salary and related for those employees included within Salary and related. The following reflects the previously recorded income statement impacts and the adjusted income statement impacts for each period presented.
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
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| Previously recognized IPG incentive compensation plan expense | 101.0 | 40.6 | ||||||
| Pro forma adjustment to SG&A | 25.1 | (1.4 | ) | |||||
| Pro forma adjustment to Salary and related expenses | (23.3 | ) | (12.3 | ) | ||||
| Incentive compensation plan expense included above | 102.8 | 26.9 | ||||||
| (i) | Reflects the accrual for share-based awards that will all be cash settled after completion of the Merger. The amount represents the portion of the service period that has been completed as of the Merger closing date. |
| As of June 30, 2025 |
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| Accrual for incentive compensation plans - current liability | 81.2 | |||
| Accrual for incentive compensation plans - long-term liability | 52.4 | |||
| (j) | Reflects the increase in interest expense for the fair value adjustment of the debt. |
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
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| Interest expense | 12.6 | 6.3 | ||||||
| (k) | Reflects the approximate income tax effects of the pro forma adjustments at the blended statutory rate of 23.2% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the six months ended June 30, 2025. |
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