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UK's competition watchdog clears Omnicom's $13.25 billion deal to buy Interpublic

Aug 6, 2025 4:38 AM

(Reuters) -Britain's competition regulator said on Wednesday it would not refer the $13.25 billion merger between advertising giants Omnicom group and Interpublic Group to an in-depth phase 2 probe.

Omnicom struck the all-stock deal for rival Interpublic in December, creating the world's largest advertising agency. The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year.

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