European Union: European Commission closed consultation on investigation into acquisition of Interpublic Group of Companies by Omnicom

On 8 November 2025, the European Commission closed a consultation on its investigation into the acquisition of Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG, located in the United States) by Omnicom (US). The investigation follows the Commission's receipt of a notification regarding the merger on 20 October 2025. The merger parties are active in advertising development and sales, as well as marketing and communication services.