Omnicom (OMC), Publicis Enter Merger Agreement

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Omnicom (OMC) / Publicis Cultures May Clash in Two Areas, Says Goldman

July 29, 2013 9:24 AM EDT

On Monday Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and Publicis Groupe SA announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for a merger of equals, creating the worlds leading company in communications, advertising, marketing and digital services, with combined 2012 revenue of $22.7 billion / 17.7 billion.

Commenting on the deal, analyst Goldman Sachs analyst Drew Borst said, "Management expects $500 mn in annual costs saving within... More

Interpublic Group (IPG) on Watch on Omnicom/Publicis Merger

July 29, 2013 7:51 AM EDT

Interpublic Group of Cos. (NYSE: IPG) is seeing early upside after rivals Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and Publicis Groupe SA announced a merger over the weekend.

Shares of Interpublic are bid at $16.60 after closing at $15.87 on Friday (+4.6%).... More