Omnicom/IPG: Publicis Precedent Key to EU Clearance Bid for $13.3 billion Deal

Published on Jul 28, 2025

Omnicom (OMC) is preparing to cite the European Commission’s previous clearance of its proposed merger with Publicis (EPA: PUB), as well as its French rival’s market prowess in hopes of obtaining unconditional EU approval for its $13.3 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG) after summer, according to sources familiar with the upcoming review.

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