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EU approves Omnicom's acquisition of IPG without conditions
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 24, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Global Banking and Finance Review
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 24, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
The EU Commission has approved Omnicom's $13.25 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group, forming the world's largest advertising agency.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The EU Commission on Monday said it had unconditionally approved Omnicom Group's $13.25 billion all-stock deal to buy rival Interpublic Group.
The deal, announced last December, merges the world's third-largest ad buyer, Omnicom, with the fourth-largest which is Interpublic.
It would create the world's largest advertising agency as traditional players look to better compete with Big Tech firms amid the accelerating use of AI.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
A merger is a business combination where two companies join to form a single entity, often to enhance competitiveness and efficiency in the market.
An acquisition occurs when one company purchases another company, gaining control over its assets and operations, often to expand market reach or capabilities.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's day-to-day operations.
Artificial intelligence in finance refers to the use of machine learning and algorithms to analyze data, automate processes, and enhance decision-making in financial services.
An advertising agency is a business that creates, plans, and manages advertising campaigns for clients, helping them promote their products or services effectively.
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