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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) will publish its third quarter 2019 results on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. The company will host a conference call to review third quarter results on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 8:30 AM (ET). Participants may listen to the conference call by dialing (877) 692-8955 (domestic) or (234) 720-6979 (international), along with access code 4760782. In addition, the conference call will be simulcast and archived at https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/investor-relations/news-events-and-filings. 

About Omnicom Group Inc. 
Omnicom Group (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Follow us on Twitter for the latest news. 

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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG), the digital and customer relationship management (CRM) specialist group within Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), announced today that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Smart Digital GmbH. 

Smart Digital is a leading consulting and marketing technology company with a proprietary AI platform and data capabilities powering real-time customer experiences.  Smart Digital’s technology is able to recognize users across online digital touchpoints and deliver personalized customer interactions in real-time, resulting in more effective marketing and greater ROI.  

“Partnering with Smart Digital is not only a strategic move for Omnicom, as we grow and leverage proprietary tools, like Omni, to strengthen our AI and personalization capabilities, but, moreover, it’s important for our clients – for whom we’ll be better able to deliver powerful end-to-end customer experience solutions,” said Luke Taylor, CEO of OPMG. “We welcome them to the Omnicom family.”

Smart Digital’s service portfolio ranges from the deployment of real-time personalization and optimization, to data management services and the development of end-to-end digital strategies, to cross-channel marketing. 

Thomas Vogt, founder and CEO of Smart Digital, commented “Our aim is to provide clients with the know-how, services and marketing technology that will enable individualized brand experiences and increase brand loyalty. With OPMG, we have found a partner who shares our ambitions and whose portfolio we ideally complement with our own services. Together, we will offer integrated and innovative solutions to clients that have never been available before.  We look forward to working closely with OPMG and the wider Omnicom network.”

Smart Digital was founded in Gerlinger, Germany in 2011 and has deployed its services in more than 30 international markets.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the third quarter.

About Omnicom Precision Marketing Group  
Omnicom Precision Marketing Group aligns Omnicom’s global digital, data and CRM capabilities to deliver precisely targeted and meaningful customer experiences at scale. Using its universal framework of connected data, connected intelligence and connected experiences, OPMG provides services that include data-driven product / service design, technology strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modeling and digital experience design and development. At the core of delivering these services is Omni, an advanced technology platform that combines a powerful cultural insights engine with massively scaled data insights from first-, second- and third-party sources, including several proprietary Omnicom data partnerships.

Omnicom Precision Marketing Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.

About Omnicom Group Inc.  
Omnicom Group (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. 

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Advertising Week New York 2019, the annual gathering of marketing, advertising, technology and brand professionals, begins this year on Monday, September 23^rd in New York City. Omnicom, along with several agency members from across the networks, will be featured in speaking sessions and planned events throughout the week. 

Highlights include:

Monday, September 23^rd

11:30AM | “Brave Brands 2019” with Itaru Fujikawa, Senior Account Director, TBWA\Hakuhodo & Ari Weiss, Chief Creative Officer, DDB

1:30PM | “Raising the New Gen: A Frank Conversation Between a Mentor and His Mentees” with Chris Beresford-Hill, Chief Creative Officer, TBWA\Chiat\Day

Tuesday, September 24^th

10:45PM | “Sparks, Signals, Stories: What Work that Works Looks Like on YouTube” with Nick Reggars, Group Content Strategy Director, GS&P

4:00PM | “Save the Planet and Win a Grand Prix” with Tina Allen, Managing Director, BBDO NY

Wednesday, September 25^th

10:00AM | “Media Measurement Priorities” with Jonathan Steuer, Chief Research Officer, OMG

1:45PM | “Cannabis, Hemp and CBD: How Licensing Programs Can Turn Brands into Leaders” with Allison Ames, President & CEO, Beanstalk & Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-Founder, Beanstalk

Thursday, September 26^th

9:30AM | “The Role of Identity in an Evolving Data-Driven World” with Megan Pagliuca, Chief Data Officer, Hearts & Science

2:15PM | “Inside the Great Hack” with Jeff Goodby, Co-Chairman & Partner, GS&P

4:30PM | “Measurement on Demand” with Adam Gitlin, Head of Data, Annalect

 View the full list of events here.

NEW YORK, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced that its diluted net income per share for the second quarter of 2019 increased eight cents, or 5.0%, to $1.68 per share versus $1.60 per share for the second quarter of 2018. Net income – Omnicom Group Inc. for the second quarter of 2019 increased $6.5 million, or 1.8%, to $370.7 million from $364.2 million in the second quarter of 2018.

Primarily due to the negative effects of foreign exchange rates and disposition activity in excess of acquisitions over the past year, Omnicom’s worldwide revenue in the second quarter of 2019 decreased 3.6% to $3,719.8 million from $3,859.6 million in the second quarter of 2018. The components of the change in revenue included a decrease in revenue from the negative impact of foreign currency translation of 2.6%, a decrease in acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue of 3.8% and an increase in revenue from organic growth of 2.8% when compared to the second quarter of 2018.

Organic growth in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to the second quarter of 2018 in our five fundamental disciplines was as follows: Advertising increased 4.4%, CRM Consumer Experience increased 1.9%, CRM Execution & Support decreased 2.6%,  Public Relations decreased 1.3% and Healthcare increased 8.4%.

Across our regional markets, organic growth in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to the second quarter of 2018 was: 3.2% in the United States, 11.8% for Other North America, 5.7% in the United Kingdom,  1.5% for the Euro Markets and Other Europe, and 1.9% for Asia Pacific, while Latin America decreased 2.4% and the Middle East and Africadecreased 8.3%.

Operating profit in the second quarter of 2019 decreased $8.6 million, or 1.5%, to $573.7 million from $582.3 million in the second quarter of 2018. Our operating margin for the second quarter of 2019 increased to 15.4% versus 15.1% for the second quarter of 2018.

For the second quarter of 2019, our effective income tax rate was 24.9% compared to 25.8% for the same period in 2018. The 2019 effective tax rate included an approximately $11 million reduction in income tax expense, primarily from the net favorable settlement of uncertain tax positions in various jurisdictions, which resulted in the recognition of net deferred tax assets during the quarter.

Year-to-Date

Diluted net income per share for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $0.12, or 4.4%, to $2.85 per share compared to $2.73 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Net income – Omnicom Group Inc. for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $5.6 million, or 0.9%, to $633.9 million from $628.3 million in the same period in 2018.

Primarily due to the negative effects of foreign exchange rates and disposition activity in excess of acquisitions over the past year, worldwide revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased 4.0% to $7,188.7 million from $7,489.2 million in the same period of 2018.  The components of the change in revenue included a decrease in revenue from the negative impact of foreign currency translation of 3.0%, a decrease in acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue of 3.7% and an increase in revenue from organic growth of 2.7% when compared to the same period of 2018.

Organic growth for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 in our five fundamental disciplines was as follows: Advertising increased 4.7%, CRM Consumer Experience increased 0.7%, CRM Execution & Support decreased 2.9%, Public Relations decreased 0.9% and Healthcare increased 7.6%.

Across our regional markets, organic growth for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period of 2018 was 2.6% in the United States, 9.0%  for Other North America,  3.5% in the United Kingdom,  2.7% in the Euro Markets and Other Europe, 2.0% in Asia Pacific and 2.5% for the Middle East and Africa, while Latin America decreased 2.7%.

Operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased $1.3 million, or 0.1%, to $1,002.6 million compared to $1,003.9 million for the same period in 2018.  Our operating margin for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased to 13.9% versus 13.4% for the same period in 2018.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, our effective income tax rate was 25.7% compared to 25.2% for the same period in 2018. The 2019 effective tax rate included an approximately $11 million reduction in income tax expense, primarily from the net favorable settlement of uncertain tax positions in various jurisdictions, which resulted in the recognition of net deferred tax assets in the second quarter of 2019.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use certain non-GAAP financial measures in describing our performance. We use EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets) and EBITA margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions). Accordingly, we believe EBITA and EBITA margin are useful measures for investors to evaluate the performance of our business.

The financial tables at the end of this document reconcile the GAAP financial measure of Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. to EBITA for the periods presented.

For the second quarter of 2019, EBITA decreased $14.4 million, or 2.4%, to $594.9 million from $609.3 million in the second quarter of 2018.  Our EBITA margin increased to 16.0% for the second quarter of 2019 versus 15.8% in the second quarter of 2018.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, EBITA decreased 1.2%, or $13.0 million, to $1,045.4 million from $1,058.4 millionfor the same period in 2018. Our EBITA margin for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased to 14.5% versus 14.1% for the same period in 2018.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

Definitions – Components of Revenue Change

We use certain terms in describing the components of the change in revenue above.

Foreign exchange rate impact: calculated by translating the current period’s local currency revenue using the prior period average exchange rates to derive current period constant currency revenue. The foreign exchange rate impact is the difference between the current period revenue in U.S. Dollars and the current period constant currency revenue.

Acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue: Acquisition revenue is calculated as if the acquisition occurred twelve months prior to the acquisition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of acquisitions through the acquisition date. As a result, acquisition revenue excludes the positive or negative difference between our current period revenue subsequent to the acquisition date and the comparable prior period revenue and the positive or negative growth after the acquisition date is attributed to organic growth. Disposition revenue is calculated as if the disposition occurred twelve months prior to the disposition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of disposals through the disposition date. The acquisition revenue and disposition revenue amounts are netted in the description above.

Organic growth: calculated by subtracting the foreign exchange rate impact component and the acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue component from total revenue growth.

About Omnicom Group Inc.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company.  Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.  Follow us on Twitter for the latest news.

For a live webcast or a replay of our second quarter earnings conference call, go to https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/investor-relations/news-events-and-filings.

	Omnicom Group Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended June 30 (Unaudited)  (Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
		2019				2018
	Revenue	$	3,719.8			$	3,859.6
	Operating Expenses:
	Salary and service costs	2,665.2				2,772.9
	Occupancy and other costs	315.4				319.6
	Costs of services	2,980.6				3,092.5
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	107.7				117.4
	Depreciation and amortization	57.8				67.4
		3,146.1				3,277.3
	Operating Profit	573.7				582.3
	Interest Expense	66.6				66.4
	Interest Income	16.4				13.9
	Income Before Income Taxes	523.5				529.8
	Income Tax Expense (a)	130.6				136.7
	Income From Equity Method Investments	1.2				1.7
	Net Income	394.1				394.8
	Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests	23.4				30.6
	Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc.	$	370.7			$	364.2
	Net income per share  –  Omnicom Group Inc.
	Basic	$	1.69			$	1.61
	Diluted	$	1.68			$	1.60
	Weighted average shares (in millions)
	Basic	219.6				226.8
	Diluted	220.9				228.1
	Dividends Declared Per Common Share	$	0.65			$	0.60
(a)	For the three months ended June 30, 2019, income tax expense was reduced by approximately $11 million, primarily from the net favorable settlement of uncertain tax positions in various jurisdictions, which resulted in the recognition of net deferred tax assets during the quarter.

 

	Omnicom Group Inc.  Consolidated Statements of Income  Six Months Ended June 30  (Unaudited)  (Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
		2019				2018
	Revenue	$	7,188.7			$	7,489.2
	Operating Expenses:
	Salary and service costs	5,232.8				5,485.7
	Occupancy and other costs	624.7				639.9
	Costs of services	5,857.5				6,125.6
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	211.2				222.9
	Depreciation and amortization	117.4				136.8
		6,186.1				6,485.3
	Operating Profit	1,002.6				1,003.9
	Interest Expense	129.6				128.6
	Interest Income	33.4				29.3
	Income Before Income Taxes	906.4				904.6
	Income Tax Expense (a)	233.2				227.7
	Income From Equity Method Investments	0.7				2.6
	Net Income	673.9				679.5
	Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests	40.0				51.2
	Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc.	$	633.9			$	628.3
	Net income per share  –  Omnicom Group Inc.
	Basic	$	2.86			$	2.75
	Diluted	$	2.85			$	2.73
	Weighted average shares (in millions)
	Basic	221.4				228.5
	Diluted	222.5				229.8
	Dividends Declared Per Common Share	$	1.30			$	1.20
(a)	For the six months ended June 30, 2019, income tax expense was reduced by approximately $11 million, primarily from the net favorable settlement of uncertain tax positions in various jurisdictions, which resulted in the recognition of net deferred tax assets in the second quarter of 2019.

 

	Omnicom Group Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – EBITA Three Months Ended June 30 (Unaudited) (Dollars in Millions)
		2019				2018
	Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc.	$	370.7			$	364.2
	Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests	23.4				30.6
	Net Income	394.1				394.8
	Income From Equity Method Investments	1.2				1.7
	Income Tax Expense	130.6				136.7
	Income Before Income Taxes	523.5				529.8
	Interest Income	16.4				13.9
	Interest Expense	66.6				66.4
	Operating Profit	573.7				582.3
	Add back: Amortization of intangible assets	21.2				27.0
	Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets (“EBITA”)	$	594.9			$	609.3
	Revenue	$	3,719.8			$	3,859.6
	EBITA	$	594.9			$	609.3
	EBITA Margin %	16.0%				15.8%

The above table reconciles the U.S. GAAP financial measure of Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. to EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles) and EBITA Margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) for the periods presented. We use EBITA and EBITA margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions). Accordingly, we believe EBITA and EBITA margin are useful measures for investors to evaluate the performance of our business. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

	Omnicom Group Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – EBITA Six Months Ended June 30 (Unaudited) (Dollars in Millions)
		2019				2018
	Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc.	$	633.9			$	628.3
	Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests	40.0				51.2
	Net Income	673.9				679.5
	Income From Equity Method Investments	0.7				2.6
	Income Tax Expense	233.2				227.7
	Income Before Income Taxes	906.4				904.6
	Interest Income	33.4				29.3
	Interest Expense	129.6				128.6
	Operating Profit	1,002.6				1,003.9
	Add back: Amortization of intangible assets	42.8				54.5
	Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets (“EBITA”)	$	1,045.4			$	1,058.4
	Revenue	$	7,188.7			$	7,489.2
	EBITA	$	1,045.4			$	1,058.4
	EBITA Margin %	14.5%				14.1%

The above table reconciles the U.S. GAAP financial measure of Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. to EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles) and EBITA Margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) for the periods presented. We use EBITA and EBITA margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions). Accordingly, we believe EBITA and EBITA margin are useful measures for investors to evaluate the performance of our business. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

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NEW YORK, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) will publish its second quarter 2019 results on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  The company will host a conference call to review second quarter results on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 8:30 AM (ET).  Participants may listen to the conference call by dialing (844) 767-5679 (domestic) or (409) 207-6967 (international), along with access code 9011858.  In addition, the conference call will be simulcast and archived at https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/investor-relations/news-events-and-filings.

About Omnicom Group Inc. 
Omnicom Group (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company.  Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Follow us on Twitter for the latest news.

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NEW YORK, June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and Omnicom Finance Holdings plc (the “Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom Group Inc., today announced the pricing of the Issuer’s public offering of €500 million aggregate principal amount of 0.800% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) and €500 million aggregate principal amount of 1.400% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes,” and, together with the 2027 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2027 Notes will mature on July 8, 2027 and the 2031 Notes will mature on July 8, 2031. The transaction is expected to close on July 8, 2019, subject to customary closing conditions. 

The 2027 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 0.800 percent per annum and the 2031 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 1.400 percent per annum. The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Omnicom Group Inc. and Omnicom Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom Group Inc. (together, the “Guarantors”). The Notes and the related guarantees will be the unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Issuer and the Guarantors, respectively, and will rank equal in right of payment to all of their respective existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.

The Issuer intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to retire $500 million aggregate principal amount of Omnicom Group Inc.’s and Omnicom Capital Inc.’s outstanding 6.25% 2019 Senior Notes at maturity on July 15, 2019 and for general corporate purposes, which could include working capital expenditures, fixed asset expenditures, acquisitions, repayment of commercial paper and short-term debt, refinancing of other debt, repurchases of Omnicom Group Inc.’s common stock or other capital transactions. 

Application will be made to have both series of the Notes listed on The New York Stock Exchange. The listing application will be subject to approval by The New York Stock Exchange. If such a listing is obtained, the Issuer will have no obligation to maintain such listing, and the Issuer may delist either series of the Notes at any time.

Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch and J.P. Morgan Securities plc are acting as joint global coordinators and joint book-running managers for the offering and Barclays Bank PLC, BNP Paribas, Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Wells Fargo Securities International Limited are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. 

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer, solicitation or sale in such jurisdiction. The public offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). A final prospectus supplement related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov. In addition, copies of the prospectus and prospectus supplement relating to the Notes offered in the offering may be obtained by contacting any of the following underwriters: Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch at +1-800-503-4611, J.P. Morgan Securities plc at +44-20-7134-2468, Barclays Bank PLC +1-888-603-5847, or BNP Paribas at +1-800-854-5674.

This document is for distribution only to persons who (i) have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended, the “Financial Promotion Order”), (ii) are persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) (“high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc.”) of the Financial Promotion Order, (iii) are outside the United Kingdom, or (iv) are persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”).  This document is directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this document relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons.

MiFID II Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, “MiFID II”) professionals/ECPs-only / No PRIIPs KID – Manufacturer target market (MiFID II product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No PRIIPs key information document (KID) has been prepared as the Notes are not available to retail investors in the EEA.

About Omnicom

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. 

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DDB, BBDO and TBWA Named Three of Top Five Creative Networks in the World

NEW YORK, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — At the 66th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) agencies were recognized for their excellence in terms of the quality, creativity and effectiveness of their work.

For the second consecutive year, Omnicom was named Holding Company of the Year based on the work entered in more than 27 categories, reflecting the depth and breadth of creative communications in the industry. Approximately, 123 agencies from almost 35 countries won over 200 Lions.

All three Omnicom creative networks (DDB, BBDO and TBWA) placed in the top five of the Network of the Year category, with DDB coming in second, BBDO in fourth and TBWA in fifth.

The win in Cannes means that Omnicom has been awarded the world’s most creative holding company in 2019 at three of the industry’s leading awards programs: Cannes Lions, the WARC Creative 100 and The One Show.

DDB won nearly 70 Lions, including one Titanium Lion from DDB Berlin for “The Uncensored Playlist” for Reporters Without Border. The network also saw great success with DDB Chicago’s “Broadway the Rainbow” for Skittles, which won 12 Lions. Adam&eve’s two campaigns for John Lewis, “Boy and the Piano” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” won 14 Lions.

BBDO won approximately 68 Lions including two Grand Prix. Clemenger BBDO Melbourne who received one for “The Lion’s Share” for Mars and Impact BBDO who received one for “The Blank Edition” for An-Nahar. Impact BBDO’s win marks the first time any agency in that region has received this award. In addition, AMV BBDO won a Titanium Lion for “Viva la Vulva” for Essity and was the network’s most awarded piece of work at this year’s festival.

TBWA won approximately 65 lions this year, 12 of which were Gold Lions. The network took home 10 Lions for TBWA\Chiat\Day NY’s “Billie Jean King Your Shoes” for adidas, including five Gold Lions. TBWA\Paris ended the week with 13 Lions with leading campaigns “McDelivery” for McDonald’s and “Harmless Guns” for Dagoma, which earned a Gold Lion in PR. Apple was awarded Cannes’ Creative Marketer of the Year and TBWA\Media Arts Lab won eight Lions for ‘Share your Gifts” and “Make Something Wonderful.”

In addition, Omnicom was pleased to have Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein, founders of Goodby Silverstein & Partners, honored by Cannes Lions Festival as this year’s recipients of the 2019 Lion of St. Mark Award. 

“It’s truly an honor to win the most creative holding company for the second year in a row.” commented John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom Group. “However, it’s important to remember that holding companies don’t win awards, people do. I want to congratulate all of our people on their tireless efforts to create exceptional work for our clients.”

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NEW YORK, June 5, 2019 – At the 66^th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) and its agencies are producing engaging experiences for festival attendees through a number of speaking sessions both on and off the main stage. Its world-class marketing and advertising leaders will be participating in a variety of discussions that explore how to promote innovative ideas, challenge the status quo, further diversity and inclusion efforts and strengthen data-driven creativity. 

As part of this content, Omnicom will be hosting a mainstage session in the Lumiere Theatre on Thursday, June 20^th from 12:30-13:15 titled “Stop Holding Your Breath: Brand Activism in a Hyper-Charged Society”. The session, moderated by Omnicom’s SVP & Chief Diversity Officer Tiffany R. Warren, will feature renown leaders within the advertising and entertainment industries, including Troy Ruhanen, President and CEO of TBWA\Worldwide; Colleen DeCourcy, Co-President and CCO of Wieden+Kennedy; and Kenya Barris, writer, producer and founder of Khalabo Ink Society. The session will explore why many of today’s brands are choosing to take a stand on society’s most pressing issues and how to do so effectively. 

In addition, Omnicom is pleased to announce that Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein, founders of Goodby Silverstein & Partners, are this year’s recipients of the 2019 Lion of St. Mark Award. The two creatives will be interviewed by Philip Thomas, Chairman of Cannes Lions, on Friday, June 21^st from 12:30-13:15 at the Debussy Theatre: Lion of St. Mark Interview.

Below are some additional session highlights from Omnicom’s agency networks:

BBDO

• •Andrew Robertson, President and CEO of BBDO Worldwide, is presenting: Do You Have a Second? Oops, Too Late 
• •David Guerrero, Chairman and CCO of BBDO Guerrero, will take the stage to discuss The New Creative Capitals
• •Eva Santos, Global Chief Creative Officer at BBDO Proximity, will join Cannes Lions Beach for its discussion on Badass Women

DDB

• •Richard Brim, Chief Creative Officer at adam&eve DDB, takes the mainstage to discuss The Wonder of What the F*ck
• •Juan Carlos Ortiz, President & CEO of DDB Latina, and the President of Colombia will explore The Orange Economy: How Ideas are the New Oil

Omnicom Media Group

• •Heart & Science’s Renee Cassard, Chief Audience Officer, and Megan Pagliuca, Chief Data Officer, will host a “Self-Regulation Panel” at the Hearts & Science suite
• •PHD will host a breakfast panel featuring Philippa Brown, CEO of PHD Worldwide, for the launch of its book “Overthrow II – 10 strategies for the new wave of challengers”
• •Israel Mirsky, Executive Director of Global Technology and Emerging Platforms at OMD, is participating on a panel at the Pandora Cabana exploring “What the Future Sounds Like” 

TBWA

• •Chris Garbutt, Global Chief Creative Officer of TBWA\Worldwide, is exploring The Global Creativity Paradox at the Palais II stage
• •Renato Fernandez, Chief Creative Officer at TBWA\Chiat\Day LA is speaking at the Meet Ups Space about the Five-Step Guide – Developing Trusting Relationships With Your Clients
• •Helen Calcraft, Founding Partner at Lucky Generals, is joining TimeTo to answer Where Do You Draw the Line? Tracking Sexual Harassment in Advertising

The complete schedule of daily event programming can be found at OmnicomEvents.com.

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NEW YORK, May 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group Inc. today announced the promotion of Eric Huttner to Senior Vice President, Finance, reporting to Phil Angelastro, Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Huttner joined Omnicom’s Treasury Organization in 2002 with global responsibility for corporate finance and capital markets. Since then, Mr. Huttner has managed Omnicom’s revolving credit facility, short-term lines of credit, bank relationships, public debt issuance, equipment leasing, interest rate derivatives, commercial paper program, rating agency relationships, share repurchase programs and defined benefit plans. Mr. Huttner will be transitioning his corporate finance and capital markets responsibilities to Rochelle Tarlowe, newly appointed Treasurer of Omnicom, and he will continue to work with Mr. Angelastro on key strategic initiatives at the holding company.

“Eric has played a key role in providing the company with a solid capital structure and liquidity position, leading all of our all debt and bank financings since joining Omnicom,” said Mr. Angelastro. “Further, Eric has helped us generate substantial shareholder value through cost-saving initiatives, most importantly through our portfolio of technology equipment leasing programs. I look forward to continuing to work with Eric in his new assignment.”

Prior to joining Omnicom, Mr. Huttner spent most of his career as a Managing Director of Global Relationship Banking at Citigroup, where he was responsible for marketing a full range of corporate and investment banking products to clients in the media and communications sector. 

Mr. Huttner serves on the Finance Committee of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA), the industry’s trade association, and on the Board of Directors of AAAA Benefits Inc. He is a member of the President’s Council of Plymouth State University in New Hampshire where he is involved with development activities. Mr. Huttner holds BS and MBA degrees from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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NEW YORK, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) today announced that Rochelle Tarlowe has joined the company as its new Senior Vice President and Treasurer. She succeeds Dennis Hewitt who recently retired after 30 years with the company. 

Tarlowe is responsible for managing Omnicom’s global treasury and risk management function, reporting to Phil Angelastro, Chief Financial Officer, Omnicom.

Tarlowe joins Omnicom from Avis Budget Group, where she was Senior Vice President and Treasurer. In addition to managing the company’s global $13 billion capital structure, she was responsible for risk management, evaluation of agency relationships, hedging strategies and cash management. Over the course of 15 years at the company, Rochelle held positions of increasing responsibility in the Treasury department. 

“We are delighted to have Rochelle join our company. She is a strategic and innovative leader with deep capital markets expertise,” said Phil Angelastro, Chief Financial Officer at Omnicom. “Furthermore, her experience working in a global role for a large multi-national company will certainly fit well with our world-class treasury department.”

Speaking to her new position, Tarlowe commented, “Omnicom is a consistent leader in a dynamic and rapidly changing industry. I am excited to be joining such a strong financial team and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.”

Prior to Avis, Tarlowe served as Vice President, Senior Analyst at Moody’s Investors Services. She holds a B.A. from Barnard College and a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. 

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NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) declared a quarterly dividend of 65 cents per outstanding share of the corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on July 12, 2019 to Omnicom Group common shareholders of record at the close of business on June 14, 2019.

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Boston, Mass. — May 1, 2019 — IDG’s CIO – the executive-level IT media brand providing insight into business technology leadership — is proud to announce the 2019 CIO 100 award winners and Hall of Fame inductees [click to tweet]. Each year, CIO recognizes 100 organizations for their achievements in technology innovation, and honors a new group of Hall of Fame members whose vision, commitment and outstanding career accomplishments have positively influenced the business technology landscape. These prestigious awards represent the highest levels of inspiring leadership and success in the IT field.

The Innovation Conversation
This elite group of organizations and technology leaders will be celebrated at the annual CIO 100 Symposium & Awards Ceremony to be held August 19-21, 2019, at The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs. The CIO 100 Symposium is the most powerful gathering of CIOs and senior IT and business executives, with an agenda built around three key pillars: IT innovation, C-suite collaboration and business impact. Conversations are focused on the most important technology trends and strategies, including expert insights from some of the top CIOs in the U.S. and worldwide.

“The CIO 100 Symposium concentrates on the most vital business and technology topics shaping today’s digital business ecosystem,” said Maryfran Johnson, IDG’s Executive Director of CIO Programs. “Our 2019 honorees have successfully experimented with cutting-edge ideas and emerging technologies to push boundaries and ultimately, deliver great business value.”

Expert Insights & Collaboration
CIO’s premier event combines general and breakout sessions, interactive workshops, roundtable discussions, and social events. This year’s agenda will be anchored by two outstanding keynote sessions.

• August 20th: “The Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and their Thinking Machines Will Change Humanity,” by Amy Webb, Author, Founder of the Future Today Institute and Professor, NYU Stern School of Business
• August 21st: “Interactive Workshop: Turning Your IT Staff into Articulate Ambassadors of the Company’s Brand,” by Kare Anderson, Author and Communications Coach

Leading tech vendors will also be providing a robust overview of what is possible for businesses in the future. The mix of IT executives, innovative companies and quality vendors creates a learning environment that is second to none. In 2019, CIO is proud to partner with an exceptional group of sponsors headlined by our Underwriting Partners, Deloitte and Google Chrome Enterprise. Additional sponsors include Cherwell, Code42, Dropbox, Informatica, NTT DATA Services, RingCentral, Unisys, Numerify, Zoom, and the CIO Executive Council / IDC.

“The symposium allows attendees to forge new business partnerships, and leave energized with unique perspectives and important skills,” remarked Adam Dennison, SVP & General Manager, IDG Events and Publisher, CIO. “The conversations that take place each year around IT innovation are truly inspiring. You’ll quickly find you’re not alone in the challenges you face or triumphs you celebrate.”

IT & Business Leadership
Joining the CIO 100 award winners at the symposium will be the 2019 CIO Hall of Fame class. All honorees will be recognized at the gala dinner and awards ceremony on the evening of August 21st. “This year, we are proud to induct 20 IT leaders into the CIO Hall of Fame for their profound contributions to the tech world,” continued Johnson. “The 2019 class is defined by excellence and their influence has been felt across the IT industry. Through their leadership and vision, each of our new Hall of Famers has played an influential role in shaping our digital future.”

The CIO 100 Symposium & Awards gathers more than 300 IT and business leaders to discuss digital strategy while celebrating the achievements of those delivering premium business value. Please visit CIO100.com to learn more about the conference and sponsorship opportunities. To register for this year’s event, please do so here.

2019 CIO100 Award Winners:
• AdaptHealth
• Adobe, Inc.
• AdventHealth
• Aetna, a CVS Health Company
• Air Black Box
• Align Technology
• Arrow Electronics
• Ascensus
• Asian Development Bank
• Bank of America
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
• CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Centura Health
• Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Choice Hotels International
• City of Oakland
• City of Virginia Beach Information Technology Department
• Comcast Cable Corp.
• Cornell University
• Cox Communications
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• DBS Bank
• Department of Technology (City and County of San Francisco)
• Eaton
• Emerus
• Enel
• Energy Efficiency Services Ltd.
• Estée Lauder
• EURPAC Strategic Partners
• Everest Reinsurance Company
• Exelon Corporation
• FedEx
• Fleet Advantage
• GE
• General Motors
• Ginnie Mae
• Great Wolf Resorts
• HSBC
• HuaZhu Group
• Humana Inc.
• IAA
• IBM
• ICMA-RC
• Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology
• Intel Corporation
• InterContinental Hotels Group
• Internal Revenue Service
• J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management
• Jackson Health System
• Janus Henderson Investors
• Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• Kaiser Permanente
• KEPCO, Korea Electric Power Corporation
• Khaadi
• King County, WA
• Land O’Lakes
• Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
• McDermott International Inc.
• Medical City Healthcare
• Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
• Merck & Co.
• Mercury Insurance Group
• Nationwide Title Clearing, Inc.
• Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
• Nobel Pharmaceuticals
• NorthShore University HealthSystem
• Northwestern Mutual
• Nuveen, A TIAA Company
• NXP Semiconductor NV
• Oshkosh Corporation
• Owens Corning
• Parkview Medical Center
• Power Design
• PSAV
• PSEG
• PVH
• Railinc
• Raytheon
• Red Hat, Inc.
• Reed Smith
• Rice University
• Ricoh USA, Inc.
• Rollins, Inc.
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics
• Siemens Mobility GmbH
• SimpleTire
• State Auto Insurance Companies
• SUEZ North America
• Synchrony Financial
• Tallahassee- Leon County GIS
• TGI Fridays
• The LiRo Group
• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
• TIAA
• Unisys Corporation
• United Airlines
• University of North Texas System, IT Shared Services
• Whirlpool Corporation
• Workday, Inc.

2019 CIO100 Hall of Fame Class:
• Rob Alexander, CIO, Capital One
• Steve Betts, SVP & CIO, Health Care Service Corporation
• Alan Cullop, CIO, DaVita
• Craig Cuyar, SVP & Global CIO, Omnicom Group
• Richard (Dick) Daniels, EVP, CIO, Kaiser Permanente
• Anuj Dhanda, CIO & EVP, Albertsons Companies
• Randall Gaboriault, CIO & SVP, Innovation and Strategic Development, Christiana Care Health System
• Zack Hicks, Chief Digital Officer & EVP, Toyota Motor North America; CEO & President, Toyota Connected North America
• Ann Joyce, EVP & Chief Customer Officer, Technology, Supply Chain & Omni Operations, Chicos FAS
• Vince Kellen, CIO, University of California, San Diego
• Michael R. Kingston, SVP, CIO, L’Oreal Americas
• Michael Mathias, EVP, Customer Experience & CIO, Blue Shield of California
• Kathy McElligott, EVP, CIO/CTO, McKesson
• Gregory Morrison, SVP & CIO, Cox Enterprises
• Steven J. Randich, EVP & CIO, FINRA
• Cynthia Stoddard, SVP & CIO, Adobe Inc.
• Lynden Lee Tennison, EVP, Chief Strategy & Information Officer (retired), Union Pacific Railroad
• Patrick Thompson, CIO, Albemarle
• Stephen Warren, CIO, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
• Walter Yosafat, SVP/CIO, Wyndham Destinations

About the CIO 100 Awards:
The annual CIO 100 Awards celebrate 100 organizations and the teams within them that are using IT in innovative ways to deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, enabling growth or improving relationships with customers. The award is an acknowledged mark of enterprise excellence. Recipients of this year’s CIO 100 Award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing an innovative IT and business initiative. Next, a team of external judges (many of them former CIOs) reviewed the applications in depth, looking for leading-edge IT practices and measurable results. Finally, the CIO team reviewed the judges’ recommendations and selected the final 100.

Coverage of the 2019 CIO 100 award-winning projects will be available online at CIO.com in the weeks and months leading up to the event and in the summer issue of CIO’s digital magazine.

About the CIO Hall of Fame Awards:
The CIO Hall of Fame was created in 1997 to spotlight 12 outstanding IT leaders who had significantly contributed to and profoundly influenced the IT discipline, the use of technology in business and the advancement of the CIO role. Ten years later, in 2007, CIO inducted its second class of honorees into the CIO Hall of Fame during CIO magazine’s 20th anniversary celebration. CIO continues to showcase this elite group of CIOs – now numbering 140 – during the CIO Hall of Fame induction ceremony. A list of all inductees can be viewed here.

About CIO
CIO focuses on attracting the highest concentration of enterprise CIOs and business technology executives with unparalleled expertise on business strategy, innovation, and leadership. As organizations grow with digital transformation, CIO provides its readers with invaluable peer insights on the evolving CIO role as well as how leading IT organizations are employing technologies, including automation, AI & machine learning, data analytics and cloud, to create business value.

The award-winning CIO portfolio — CIO.com, CIO events, CIO Strategic Marketing Services, CIO Forum on LinkedIn, CIO Executive Council and CIO primary research — provides business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT’s role in achieving business goals. CIO is published by IDG Communications, Inc. Company information is available at www.idg.com.

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced that its diluted net income per common share for the first quarter of 2019 increased three cents, or 2.6%, to $1.17 per share versus $1.14 per share for the first quarter of 2018. Net income for the first quarter of 2019 decreased $0.9 million, or 0.3%, to $263.2 million from $264.1 million in the first quarter of 2018. In the first quarter of 2018, income tax expense decreased, primarily as a result of the successful resolution of foreign tax claims, which resulted in a net increase to net income – Omnicom Group Inc. and diluted net income per common share of $13.3 million and six cents per share, respectively, for the prior period.

Primarily due to the negative effects of foreign exchange rates and net disposition activity over the past year, Omnicom’s worldwide revenue in the first quarter of 2019 decreased 4.4% to $3,468.9 million from $3,629.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. The components of the change in revenue included a decrease in revenue from the negative foreign exchange rate impact of 3.4%, a decrease in acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue of 3.6% and an increase in revenue from organic growth of 2.5% when compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Organic growth in the first quarter of 2019 as compared to the first quarter of 2018 in our five fundamental disciplines was as follows: Advertising increased 5.1%, CRM Consumer Experience decreased 0.6%, CRM Execution & Support decreased 3.3%,  Public Relations decreased 0.5% and Healthcare increased 6.8%.

Across our regional markets, organic growth in the first quarter of 2019 as compared to the first quarter of 2018 was: 2.0% in the United States, 6.1% for Other North America, 1.3% in the United Kingdom, 4.0% for the Euro Markets and Other Europe, 2.1% for Asia Pacific, and 12.8% for the Middle East and Africa, while Latin America decreased 3.0%.

Operating profit in the first quarter of 2019 increased $7.2 million, or 1.7%, to $428.9 million from $421.7 million in the first quarter of 2018. Our operating margin for the first quarter of 2019 increased to 12.4% versus 11.6% for the first quarter of 2018.

For the first quarter of 2019, our effective income tax rate was 26.8% compared to 24.3% for the same period in 2018. The year over year difference in our effective tax rate was primarily the result of the successful resolution of foreign tax claims during the first quarter of 2018, which reduced the income tax expense in the prior period by $13.3 million.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use certain non-GAAP financial measures in describing our performance. Non-GAAP 2018 Adjusted results, including Adjusted Income Tax Expense and Adjusted Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc., exclude the impact of the successful resolution of foreign tax claims, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2018. We believe that the Non-GAAP 2018 Adjusted results are useful measures for investors to understand the impact this item had on our reported results.

Additionally, we use EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets) and EBITA margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions). Accordingly, we believe EBITA and EBITA margin are useful measures for investors to evaluate the performance of our business.

The financial tables at the end of this document reconcile the first quarter 2018 GAAP financial measures of income tax expense and Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. to the Non-GAAP 2018 Adjusted results for the first quarter of 2018, as well as the GAAP financial measure of Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. to EBITA for the periods presented.

For the first quarter of 2019, EBITA increased $1.3 million, or 0.3%, to $450.5 million from $449.2 million in the first quarter of 2018.  Our EBITA margin increased to 13.0% for the first quarter of 2019 versus 12.4% in the first quarter of 2018.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

Definitions – Components of Revenue Change

We use certain terms in describing the components of the change in revenue above.

Foreign exchange rate impact: calculated by translating the current period’s local currency revenue using the prior period average exchange rates to derive current period constant currency revenue. The foreign exchange rate impact is the difference between the current period revenue in U.S. Dollars and the current period constant currency revenue.

Acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue: Acquisition revenue is calculated as if the acquisition occurred twelve months prior to the acquisition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of acquisitions through the acquisition date. As a result, acquisition revenue excludes the positive or negative difference between our current period revenue subsequent to the acquisition date and the comparable prior period revenue and the positive or negative growth after the acquisition date is attributed to organic growth. Disposition revenue is calculated as if the disposition occurred twelve months prior to the disposition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of disposals through the disposition date. The acquisition revenue and disposition revenue amounts are netted in the presentation above.

Organic growth: calculated by subtracting the foreign exchange rate impact component and the acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue component from total revenue growth.

About Omnicom Group Inc.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company.  Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.  Follow us on Twitter for the latest news.

For a live webcast or a replay of our first quarter earnings conference call, go to https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/investor-relations/news-events-and-filings.

Omnicom Group Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended March 31
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
	2019				2018  (a)
Revenue	$	3,468.9			$	3,629.6
Operating Expenses:
Salary and service costs	2,567.6				2,712.8
Occupancy and other costs	309.2				320.3
Costs of services	2,876.8				3,033.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses	103.6				105.4
Depreciation and amortization	59.6				69.4
	3,040.0				3,207.9
Operating Profit	428.9				421.7
Interest Expense	63.0				62.3
Interest Income	17.0				15.4
Income Before Income Taxes	382.9				374.8
Income Tax Expense	102.7				90.9
Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments	(0.5)				0.8
Net Income	279.7				284.7
Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests	16.5				20.6
Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc.	$	263.2			$	264.1
Net income per common share  –  Omnicom Group Inc.
Basic	$	1.18			$	1.15
Diluted	$	1.17			$	1.14
Weighted average shares (in millions)
Basic	223.2				230.2
Diluted	224.2				231.5
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.65			$	0.60

(a)	For the three months ended March 31, 2018, income tax was reduced by $13.3 million, primarily as a result of the successful resolution of foreign tax claims during the quarter.  The impact of this item increased Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. by $13.3 million and net income per common share – Omnicom Group Inc. by $0.06 per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

Omnicom Group Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Income Tax Expense
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
		2018
Income Tax Expense, as reported		$			90.9
Add: Income tax benefit from the resolution of foreign tax claims		13.3
Income Tax Expense, Non-GAAP 2018 Adjusted		$			104.2
The above table reconciles the U.S. GAAP financial measure of Income Tax Expense to the non-GAAP financial measure of Income Tax Expense, Non-GAAP 2018 Adjusted, which excludes the impact of the successful resolution of foreign tax claims, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2018, for the three months ended March 31, 2018.  We believe that the amount excluding the impact of this item is a useful measure for investors to understand the impact of this item when comparing our reported results for the current year to the prior year. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

 

Omnicom Group Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
		2018
Net Income –  Omnicom Group Inc., as reported		$			264.1
Less: Income tax benefit from the resolution of foreign tax claims		13.3
Net Income –  Omnicom Group Inc., Non-GAAP 2018 Adjusted		$			250.8
The above table reconciles the U.S. GAAP financial measure of Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. to the non-GAAP financial measure of Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc., Non-GAAP 2018 Adjusted, which excludes the impact of the successful resolution of foreign tax claims, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2018, for the three months ended March 31, 2018.  We believe that the amount excluding the impact of this item is a useful measure for investors to understand the impact of this item when comparing our reported results for the current year to the prior year. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

 

Omnicom Group Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – EBITA
Three Months Ended March 31
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
	2019				2018
Net Income –  Omnicom Group Inc.	$	263.2			$	264.1
Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests	16.5				20.6
Net Income	279.7				284.7
Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments	(0.5)				0.8
Income Tax Expense	102.7				90.9
Income Before Income Taxes	382.9				374.8
Interest Income	17.0				15.4
Interest Expense	63.0				62.3
Operating Profit	428.9				421.7
Add back: Amortization of intangible assets	21.6				27.5
Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets (“EBITA”)	$	450.5			$	449.2
Revenue	$	3,468.9			$	3,629.6
EBITA	$	450.5			$	449.2
EBITA Margin – %	13.0		%		12.4		%
The above table reconciles the U.S. GAAP financial measure of Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. to EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles) and EBITA Margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) for the periods presented. We use EBITA and EBITA margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions). Accordingly, we believe EBITA and EBITA margin are useful measures for investors to evaluate the performance of our business. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

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