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09/26/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2025 13:38
Omnicom Group/The Interpublic Group of Co. - The Federal Trade Commission took action to resolve antitrust concerns related to Omnicom Group Inc.’s $13.5 billion acquisition of[...]
Tags:
- Competition
- Bureau of Competition
- Merger
- coordinated interaction
Last Updated
September 26, 2025
Case Status
Pending
In the Matter of Omnicom Group Inc., a Corporation, and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., a corporation.
FTC Matter/File Number
251 0049
Enforcement Type
Part 2 Consents
Case Summary
The Federal Trade Commission took action to resolve antitrust concerns related to Omnicom Group Inc.'s $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG).
The FTC accepted a proposed consent order that will prevent potential anticompetitive coordination by Omnicom, a global advertising agency that facilitates media buying by representing advertisers in negotiations with media publishers over conditions such as pricing, ad placement, and sponsorships, as well as helping execute advertisers' ad campaigns.
On September 26, 2025, the FTC approved a final order in this matter which further clarifies the order's scope and imposes a compliance monitor.
Case Timeline
September 26, 2025
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Complaint (573.66 KB)
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Decision and Order (2.28 MB)
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Letters to Commenters (751.8 KB)
PRESS RELEASE: FTC Alters Final Consent Order in Response to Public Comments, Preventing Coordination in Global Advertising Merger
June 23, 2025
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Complaint (238.53 KB)
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Decision and Order (192.79 KB)
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Agreement Containing Consent Order (155.6 KB)
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Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment (175.86 KB)
PUBLIC STATEMENT: Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson In the Matter of Omnicom Group / The Interpublic Group of Cos.
PRESS RELEASE: FTC Prevents Anticompetitive Coordination in Global Advertising Merger
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