mergers
Havas ‘eyeing WPP bid’, The Times reports
Havas has been looking at the prospect of a takeover of rival holdco WPP, The Times reported over the weekend.
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Accenture to acquire Japanese digital firm Yumemi
The deal will bring Yumemi’s 400-strong team into Accenture Song.
M&A deals continued to decline in 2024: COMVergence
Even as overall dealmaking declines, certain sectors such as ecommerce continue to be a major draw.
WPP and Bain mull sale of Kantar Worldpanel data division for $6.5 billion
The deal could give WPP, which owns a 40% stake in the research company, a new source of cash after the ad giant suffered a $55 million profit drop in its latest earnings.
Clean Creatives highlights fossil fuel risks in Omnicom-IPG merger
The group is urging shareholders to demand greater transparency on fossil fuel-related risks, before approving the merger.
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Omnicom-IPG merger gains support, Krakowsky’s $48.6 million ‘golden’ pay raises ‘concern’
Two leading proxy advisory groups recommended shareholders vote in favour of acquisition.
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