Ben Bold
Jul 24, 2024

Cannes Lions and Warc owner Ascential to be acquired for $1.5 billion

Deal agreed by boards of Informa and Ascential but subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.

Cannes Lions: takes place on the French Riviera.

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