Interpublic Group and Omnicom Merger Faces Antitrust Review from FTC
New York, NY – March 13, 2025 – Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) and Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) have received a Second Request from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for additional information regarding their planned merger. The request signals heightened antitrust scrutiny as regulators evaluate the deal's impact on competition in the advertising industry.

Merger Overview
Announced: December 8, 2024
Structure: IPG to merge with and become a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom
Stockholder Vote: Special meetings scheduled for March 18, 2025
Regulatory Hurdles: Subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) approval and other conditions
Regulatory Review & Next Steps
The FTC’s Second Request extends the review timeline as both companies provide additional documentation.
The merger cannot proceed until the FTC completes its investigation and the HSR waiting period expires.
A press release confirming the Second Request was issued on March 13, 2025.
Both companies remain committed to completing the merger, subject to regulatory approvals and stockholder votes.