Omnicom reports progress on IPG merger and files updated pro forma financials

Published 26/11/2025, 14:44
Omnicom reports progress on IPG merger and files updated pro forma financials

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) reported Wednesday that it has received sufficient tenders and consents to move forward with its previously announced exchange offers and consent solicitations related to its pending merger with The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG). The exchange offers, which began August 11, allow holders of outstanding IPG notes to exchange them for up to $2.95 billion in new Omnicom senior notes. These offers are conditioned on the completion of the merger and are set to expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on Friday.

In connection with the transaction, Omnicom is also soliciting consents to amend the indentures governing IPG’s notes. The company stated that it has now received enough tenders and consents to consummate both the exchange offers and the consent solicitations.

Additionally, Omnicom filed unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and for the year ended December 31, 2024. This updated financial information supplements earlier disclosures and is included as an exhibit to the current report.

The company’s filing also outlined various risks associated with the pending merger, including the possibility that the merger may not be completed, potential disruptions to business relationships, costs related to the integration, and other operational and market factors.

All information in this article is based on a statement from Omnicom’s SEC filing on Form 8-K.

In other recent news, Omnicom Group reported third-quarter 2025 earnings that exceeded expectations, with an EPS of $2.24 compared to the forecasted $2.16. The company’s revenue also slightly surpassed projections, coming in at $4.04 billion versus the anticipated $4.02 billion. Additionally, Omnicom’s $13.25 billion all-stock acquisition of Interpublic Group received unconditional approval from the European Union Commission. This merger will unite two of the world’s largest advertising companies. In related developments, BofA Securities raised its price target for Omnicom Group from $80 to $90, maintaining a Neutral rating. The adjustment reflects updated synergy estimates following management’s insights on the acquisition’s timing and benefits. These developments indicate significant changes and potential growth for Omnicom.

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