The merger will combine the strengths of Omnicom and Interpublic Group (IPG) in advertising, media, and PR to create a leading global player in marketing and communications.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the proposed acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) by Omnicom Group Inc.
The transaction involves Omnicom acquiring sole control of IPG. As per the Merger Agreement, EXT Subsidiary Inc. (Omnicom Merger Sub), a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom, will be merged with and into IPG. Following the merger, Omnicom Merger Sub will cease to exist, and IPG will continue as the surviving entity, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom.
Omnicom had filed a combination notice with the CCI in March 2025 regarding this proposed transaction.
Omnicom, headquartered in New York, is a global provider of marketing and sales solutions. It operates a vast interconnected network of companies offering a broad spectrum of services, including brand advertising, customer relationship management, media planning and buying, public relations, and specialized communications. Omnicom owns advertising agencies such as BBDO, DDB, and TBWA.
Omnicom Merger Sub, incorporated under Delaware law, was established specifically for facilitating this acquisition.
IPG, also a Delaware-based entity, offers services such as media planning and buying, data-driven engagement solutions, integrated advertising, public relations, and experiential marketing.
Earlier this year, both companies announced that over 90% of their respective stockholders approved the proposed merger during their Special Meetings of Stockholders.
Previously, analysts noted that if approved, the deal could mark the beginning of increased consolidation in the global advertising, marketing, and communications sector.
