Omnicom and Interpublic receive unconditional clearance from the European Commission

Omnicom Group Inc. and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. have announced that the European Commission has granted antitrust approval for Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG, marking the last regulatory clearance required to complete the transaction. The companies expect to close the transaction by the close of business on Wednesday, November 26, creating the world’s leading marketing and sales company, built for intelligent growth.

The global scale of the merger is matched by a renewed focus on regional strength. Earlier this year, Omnicom launched Omnicom Oceania, consolidating its Australian and New Zealand operations under the leadership of Nick Garrett, who previously held senior roles across the agency and consulting sectors. Garrett’s appointment reflects Omnicom’s aim to combine global reach with local agility, providing clients in ANZ with integrated solutions from a single, streamlined regional hub.

The merger, combined with the Oceania restructure, positions Omnicom to offer more comprehensive, end-to-end services in a market increasingly driven by data, technology, and creative innovation.

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