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UK watchdog launches probe into $13.25 billion Omnicom-Interpublic merger

Jun 16, 2025 4:37 AM

June 16 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog on

Monday launched a probe into the $13.25 billion merger between

advertising giants Omnicom ( OMC ) and Interpublic, to assess whether

the deal could lead to a reduction in competition in the UK

market.

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