Publicis Groupe S.A. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Publicis_Groupe_S_A-1020791 Sunday, September 07, 2008 7:17:28 PM 1020791 Publicis Groupe S.A. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 US - Publicis Groupe SA acquired PBJS Inc, a provider of advertising and marketing services. Terms were not disclosed.9/6/2008 9:28:34 AM74464W69727P74464W69727PPublicis Groupe SAPBJS IncPublicis Groupe SAPBJS Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Publicis_Groupe_SA_acquires_PBJS_Inc-2009717020sdc/20097170202009717020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedEuronext BAdvertising ServicesFranceAdvertising, nec7319FFForeignPublicPUB7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, nec7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, necAdvertising ServicesUnited StatesAdvertising agencies7311WAWashingtonPrivate431339001Pvd advg,mktg svcsPvd mktg,advg svcsUnspecifiedAssets1038531001Sep 6 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000EUR31 Dec 070.000002.18000659.950000.000006819.9730017660.97000EURO0.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000Publicis Groupe SA,headquartered in Paris,provides advertising andmarketing services through thecompany's global networks,media consultancy andspecialized communicationsincluding direct marketing,public relations, corporateand financial communications.The company operates throughthree networks - Leo BurnettWorldwide, Publicis, Saatchi &Saatchi, and its two multi-hubnetworks Fallon Worldwide and49%-owned Bartle BogleHegarty. The company wasfounded in 1926.Publicis Groupe SA, headquartered in Paris, providesadvertising and marketing services through the company'sglobal networks, media consultancy and specializedcommunications including direct marketing, public relations,corporate and financial communications. The company operatesthrough three networks - Leo Burnett Worldwide, Publicis,Saatchi & Saatchi, and its two multi-hub networks FallonWorldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. The companywas founded in 1926.Publicis Groupe SA, headquartered in Paris, provides advertising and marketing services through the company's global networks, media consultancy and specialized communications including direct marketing, public relations, corporate and financial communications. The company operates through three networks - Leo Burnett Worldwide, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and its two multi-hub networks Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. The company was founded in 1926.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000PBJS Inc, located in Seattle,Washington, provides marketingand advertising services. Thecompany focuses on interactivemarketing and branding,including "multi-channelevents" and brandedentertainment. The companyproduces internal and externalevents for clients such asMicrosoft Corp. Its productsand services include KeynoteExperience, Video Production,Staging and Talent, AttendeeExperience, ContentDevelopment, and EventMarketing. The company wasfounded in 2003.PBJS Inc, located in Seattle, Washington, provides marketingand advertising services. The company focuses on interactivemarketing and branding, including "multi-channel events" andbranded entertainment. The company produces internal andexternal events for clients such as Microsoft Corp. Itsproducts and services include Keynote Experience, VideoProduction, Staging and Talent, Attendee Experience, ContentDevelopment, and Event Marketing. The company was founded in2003.PBJS Inc, located in Seattle, Washington, provides marketing and advertising services. The company focuses on interactive marketing and branding, including "multi-channel events" and branded entertainment. The company produces internal and external events for clients such as Microsoft Corp. Its products and services include Keynote Experience, Video Production, Staging and Talent, Attendee Experience, Content Development, and Event Marketing. The company was founded in 2003.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y03 Sep 08Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 09/03/200803 Sep 08Date Effective: 09/03/200803 Sep 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000006570.225000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000US - Publicis Groupe SAacquired PBJS Inc, a providerof advertising and marketingservices. Terms were notdisclosed.US - Publicis Groupe SA acquired PBJS Inc, a provider of advertising and marketing services. Terms were not disclosed.US - Publicis Groupe SA acquired PBJS Inc, a provider of advertising and marketingservices. Terms were not disclosed.US - Publicis Groupe SA acquired PBJS Inc, a provider of advertising and marketing services. Terms were not disclosed.US - Publicis Groupe SA acquired PBJS Inc, a provider of advertising and marketing services. Terms were not disclosed.Completed2225.00000452.000004671.0000012096.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007311:Advertising agencies8742:Management consulting services431339001Euronext BFrance7319ForeignPublicPUB7311:Advertising agencies8742:Management consulting services1038531001United States7311WashingtonPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsSOUTH KOREA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired Portfolio, an interactive marketing services provider.7/26/2008 9:51:25 AM74464W73638Y74464W73638YPublicis Groupe SAPortfolioPublicis Groupe SAPortfoliohttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Publicis_Groupe_SA_acquires_Portfolio-1998807040sdc/19988070401998807040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedEuronext BAdvertising ServicesFranceAdvertising, nec7319FFForeignPublicPUB7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, nec7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, necBusiness ServicesSouth KoreaManagement consulting services8742FFForeignPrivate431339001Pvd advg,mktg svcsPvd interactive mktg svcsUnspecifiedAssets1030794001Jul 26 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000Publicis Groupe SA,headquartered in Paris,provides advertising andmarketing services through thecompany's global networks,media consultancy andspecialized communicationsincluding direct marketing,public relations, corporateand financial communications.The company operates throughthree networks - Leo BurnettWorldwide, Publicis, Saatchi &Saatchi, and its two multi-hubnetworks Fallon Worldwide and49%-owned Bartle BogleHegarty. The company wasfounded in 1926.Publicis Groupe SA, headquartered in Paris, providesadvertising and marketing services through the company'sglobal networks, media consultancy and specializedcommunications including direct marketing, public relations,corporate and financial communications. The company operatesthrough three networks - Leo Burnett Worldwide, Publicis,Saatchi & Saatchi, and its two multi-hub networks FallonWorldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. The companywas founded in 1926.Publicis Groupe SA, headquartered in Paris, provides advertising and marketing services through the company's global networks, media consultancy and specialized communications including direct marketing, public relations, corporate and financial communications. The company operates through three networks - Leo Burnett Worldwide, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and its two multi-hub networks Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. The company was founded in 1926.1.000002.000003.000004.00000Portfolio, located in SouthKorea, provides interactivemarketing services. It wasfounded in 1998.Portfolio, located in South Korea, provides interactivemarketing services. It was founded in 1998.Portfolio, located in South Korea, provides interactive marketing services. It was founded in 1998.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y24 Jul 08Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/24/200824 Jul 08Date Effective: 07/24/200824 Jul 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000006508.780000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.00000SOUTH KOREA - Publicis GroupeSA acquired Portfolio, aninteractive marketing servicesprovider.SOUTH KOREA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired Portfolio, an interactive marketing services provider.SOUTH KOREA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired Portfolio, an interactive marketing servicesprovider.SOUTH KOREA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired Portfolio, an interactive marketing services provider.SOUTH KOREA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired Portfolio, an interactive marketing services provider.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007319:Advertising, nec8742:Management consulting services431339001Euronext BFrance7319ForeignPublicPUB7319:Advertising, nec8742:Management consulting services1030794001South Korea8742ForeignPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsUS - Publicis Groupe SA of France, acquired Kekst & Co Inc, provider of public relations and corporate communications services. Terms were not disclosed.7/4/2008 11:06:12 AM74464W48771A74464W48771APublicis Groupe SAKekst & Co IncPublicis Groupe SAKekst & Co Inchttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Publicis_Groupe_SA_acquires_Kekst_Co_Inc-1993063020sdc/19930630201993063020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedEuronext BAdvertising ServicesFranceAdvertising, nec7319FFForeignPublicPUB7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, nec7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, necBusiness ServicesUnited StatesPublic relations services8743NYNew YorkPrivate431339001Pvd advg,mktg svcsPvd public relations svcsUnspecifiedAssets125013001Jul 4 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000Publicis Groupe SA,headquartered in Paris,provides advertising andmarketing services through thecompany's global networks,media consultancy andspecialized communicationsincluding direct marketing,public relations, corporateand financial communications.The company operates throughthree networks - Leo BurnettWorldwide, Publicis, Saatchi &Saatchi, and its two multi-hubnetworks Fallon Worldwide and49%-owned Bartle BogleHegarty. The company wasfounded in 1926.Publicis Groupe SA, headquartered in Paris, providesadvertising and marketing services through the company'sglobal networks, media consultancy and specializedcommunications including direct marketing, public relations,corporate and financial communications. The company operatesthrough three networks - Leo Burnett Worldwide, Publicis,Saatchi & Saatchi, and its two multi-hub networks FallonWorldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. The companywas founded in 1926.Publicis Groupe SA, headquartered in Paris, provides advertising and marketing services through the company's global networks, media consultancy and specialized communications including direct marketing, public relations, corporate and financial communications. The company operates through three networks - Leo Burnett Worldwide, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and its two multi-hub networks Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. The company was founded in 1926.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000Kekst & Co Inc, located in NewYork, New York, providespublic relations services. Itscapabilities include financialcommunications, investorrelations programs,disclosures and proxy contestcommunications services. Thecompany was founded in 1970.Kekst & Co Inc, located in New York, New York, providespublic relations services. Its capabilities includefinancial communications, investor relations programs,disclosures and proxy contest communications services. Thecompany was founded in 1970.Kekst & Co Inc, located in New York, New York, provides public relations services. Its capabilities include financial communications, investor relations programs, disclosures and proxy contest communications services. The company was founded in 1970.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y02 Jul 08Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/02/200802 Jul 08Date Effective: 07/02/200802 Jul 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000US - Publicis Groupe SA ofFrance, acquired Kekst & CoInc, provider of publicrelations and corporatecommunications services. Termswere not disclosed.US - Publicis Groupe SA of France, acquired Kekst & Co Inc, provider of public relations and corporate communications services. Terms were not disclosed.US - Publicis Groupe SA of France, acquired Kekst & Co Inc, provider of public relationsand corporate communications services. Terms were not disclosed.US - Publicis Groupe SA of France, acquired Kekst & Co Inc, provider of public relations and corporate communications services. Terms were not disclosed.US - Publicis Groupe SA of France, acquired Kekst & Co Inc, provider of public relations and corporate communications services. Termswere not disclosed.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007389:Business services, nec8741:Management services8742:Management consulting services8743:Public relations services431339001Euronext BFrance7319ForeignPublicPUB7389:Business services, nec8741:Management services8742:Management consulting services8743:Public relations services125013001United States8743New YorkPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/653088spcred/653088normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal6/10/2008 8:20:18 AM175Summary653088FranceAdvertisingEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentSummaryThe ratings on France-based Publicis Groupe S.A. reflect its position as the world's fourth-largest advertising agency holding company, its good geographic diversity and profitability, and strong discretionary cash flow generation. Partially offsetting these factors are exposure to cyclical customer advertising spending, particularly in the automotive sector; the competitive nature of the advertising and marketing services industry; and Publicis' more limited diversification in marketing services than its main peers. Publicis achieved significant deleveraging at year-end 2007, 11 months after acquiring U.S.-based communications company Digitas Inc. for $1.3 billion in cash. The group's adjusted debt-to-EBITDA ratio was 2.5x at the end of 2007, versus about 2.8x at year-end 2006, pro forma for the acquisition. Furthermore, although the international macroeconomic environment is weakening,FRA25401010 254010 2540 25Publicis Groupe S.A.395716EUROMIDAFRPUB@FPSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPMediaCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/653087spcred/653087normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal6/10/2008 8:20:17 AM400Full Report653087FranceAdvertisingEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentFull ReportSolid competitive positions as the world's fourth-largest advertising holding and second-largest media buying company. Broad geographic reach and adequate client diversity. Satisfactory scale of operations and adequate organic growth over the past few years, helping to develop and retain managerial and creative talent. Strong conversion of profits into discretionary cash flow. Sound capital structure and leverage. Cyclical nature of advertising markets combined with clients' ability to switch to competitors or scale back advertising and marketing spending at short notice. Smaller scale and operating diversity in marketing services than global peers. Reliance on maintaining a strong professional reputation through the quality and motivation of key personnel. Significant exposure to ailing General Motors Corp, mostly through receivables in the media buying business.FRA25401010 254010 2540 25Publicis Groupe S.A.395716EUROMIDAFRPUB@FPFULLGLOBISSCORPMediaCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit ResearchCHINA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired EmporioAsia (EA), a digital marketing services provider. On completion, EA was named EmporioAsia Leo Burnett. Terms were not disclosed.5/25/2008 12:30:41 AM74464W29365R74464W29365RPublicis Groupe SAEnterprise Acquisition CorpPublicis Groupe SAEnterprise Acquisition Corphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Publicis_Groupe_SA_acquires_Enterprise_Acquisition_Corp-1980442040sdc/19804420401980442040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedEuronext BAdvertising ServicesFranceAdvertising, nec7319FFForeignPublicPUB7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, nec7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, necAmericanInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesUnited StatesInvestment offices, nec6726FLFloridaPublicEST431339001Pvd advg,mktg svcsBlank check companyUnspecifiedAssets99235002May 24 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000EUR31 Dec 070.00000659.950000.000006819.9730017660.97000EURO0.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.00000Publicis Groupe SA,headquartered in Paris,provides advertising andmarketing services through thecompany's global networks,media consultancy andspecialized communicationsincluding direct marketing,public relations, corporateand financial communications.The company operates throughthree networks - Leo BurnettWorldwide, Publicis, Saatchi &Saatchi, and its two multi-hubnetworks Fallon Worldwide and49%-owned Bartle BogleHegarty. The company wasfounded in 1926.Publicis Groupe SA, headquartered in Paris, providesadvertising and marketing services through the company'sglobal networks, media consultancy and specializedcommunications including direct marketing, public relations,corporate and financial communications. The company operatesthrough three networks - Leo Burnett Worldwide, Publicis,Saatchi & Saatchi, and its two multi-hub networks FallonWorldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. The companywas founded in 1926.Publicis Groupe SA, headquartered in Paris, provides advertising and marketing services through the company's global networks, media consultancy and specialized communications including direct marketing, public relations, corporate and financial communications. The company operates through three networks - Leo Burnett Worldwide, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and its two multi-hub networks Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. The company was founded in 1926.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000Enterprise Acquisition Corp,located in Boca Raton,Florida, is a blank checkcompany formed for the purposeof acquiring another business.Enterprise Acquisition Corp, located in Boca Raton, Florida,is a blank check company formed for the purpose of acquiringanother business.Enterprise Acquisition Corp, located in Boca Raton, Florida, is a blank check company formed for the purpose of acquiring another business.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y22 May 08Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/22/200822 May 08Date Effective: 05/22/200822 May 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007903.581000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000CHINA - Publicis Groupe SAacquired EmporioAsia (EA), adigital marketing servicesprovider. On completion, EAwas named EmporioAsia LeoBurnett. Terms were notdisclosed.CHINA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired EmporioAsia (EA), a digital marketing services provider. On completion, EA was named EmporioAsia Leo Burnett. Terms were not disclosed.CHINA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired EmporioAsia (EA), a digital marketing servicesprovider. On completion, EA was named EmporioAsia Leo Burnett. Terms were not disclosed.CHINA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired EmporioAsia (EA), a digital marketing services provider. On completion, EA was named EmporioAsia Leo Burnett. Terms were not disclosed.CHINA - Publicis Groupe SA acquired EmporioAsia (EA), a digital marketing services provider. On completion, EA was named EmporioAsia LeoBurnett. Terms were not disclosed.Completed2225.00000452.000004671.0000012096.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000006726:Investment offices, nec431339001Euronext BFrance7319ForeignPublicPUB6726:Investment offices, nec99235002AmericanUnited States6726FloridaPublicEST0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsIRELAND - Publicis Dialog merged with Powerhouse Marketing Services, a Dun Laoghaire-based provider of marketing services.4/22/2008 5:05:31 PM74551Q73862F74464W73862FPublicis DialogPowerhouse Marketing ServicesPublicis Groupe SAPowerhouse Marketing Serviceshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Publicis_Dialog_acquires_Powerhouse_Marketing_Services-1970948040sdc/19709480401970948040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedBusiness ServicesFranceManagement consulting services8742FFForeignSubsidiary7319:Advertising, nec7941:Professional sports clubs and promoters8742:Management consulting services7312:Outdoor advertising services7313:Radio, television, & publishers' advertising reps.7319:Advertising, nec7331:Direct mail advertising services8742:Management consulting services8748:Business consulting services, necBusiness ServicesIreland-RepManagement consulting services8742FFForeignPrivate912586001Pvd advg,mktg svcsPvd marketing svcsUnspecifiedStock1006642001Apr 22 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000Publicis Dialog, located inParis, France, providesmarketing services. Thecompany provides direct,promotional and digitalmarketing, event management,sponsorship, sales, servicesand design.Publicis Dialog, located in Paris, France, providesmarketing services. The company provides direct, promotionaland digital marketing, event management, sponsorship, sales,services and design.Publicis Dialog, located in Paris, France, provides marketing services. The company provides direct, promotional and digital marketing, event management, sponsorship, sales, services and design.1.000002.000003.000004.00000Powerhouse Marketing Services,located in Dun Laoghaire,Ireland, provides marketingservices.Powerhouse Marketing Services, located in Dun Laoghaire,Ireland, provides marketing services.Powerhouse Marketing Services, located in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, provides marketing services.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y20 Apr 08Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 04/20/200820 Apr 08Date Effective: 04/20/200820 Apr 08MergerFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000IRELAND - Publicis Dialogmerged with PowerhouseMarketing Services, a DunLaoghaire-based provider ofmarketing services.IRELAND - Publicis Dialog merged with Powerhouse Marketing Services, a Dun Laoghaire-based provider of marketing services.IRELAND - Publicis Dialog merged with Powerhouse Marketing Services, a Dun Laoghaire-basedprovider of marketing services.IRELAND - Publicis Dialog merged with Powerhouse Marketing Services, a Dun Laoghaire-based provider of marketing services.IRELAND - Publicis Dialog merged with Powerhouse Marketing Services, a Dun Laoghaire-based provider of marketing services.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007319:Advertising, nec8742:Management consulting services431339001Euronext BFrance7319ForeignPublicPUB7319:Advertising, nec8742:Management consulting services1006642001Ireland-Rep8742ForeignPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/641599spcred/641599normThe latest News from S&P4/8/2008 1:24:16 PMNews100global641599FranceAdvertisingEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentNewsPARIS (Standard&Poor's) April 8, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has revised its outlook on France-based advertising agency Publicis Groupe S.A. to stable from negative, following solid 2007 results and a return to a leverage level in line with the ratings. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'BBB+' long-term and 'A-2' short-term corporate credit ratings on Publicis. "The outlook revision reflects Publicis' significant deleveraging at year-end 2007, 11 months after acquiring U.S.-based communications company Digitas Inc. for $1.3 billion in cash," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Melvyn Cooke. The group's adjusted debt-to-EBITDA ratio was 2.5x at the end of 2007, versus about 2.8x at year-end 2006, pro forma for the acquisition.FRA25401010 254010 2540 25Publicis Groupe S.A.395716EUROMIDAFRPUB@FPNEWSGLOBISSCORPMediaCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/641601spcred/641601normThe latest Research Update from S&P4/8/2008 1:24:16 PMResearch Update175global641601FranceAdvertisingEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentResearch UpdateOn April 8, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on France-based advertising agency Publicis Groupe S.A. to stable from negative, following solid 2007 results and a return to a leverage level in line with the ratings. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'BBB+' long-term and 'A-2' short-term corporate credit ratings on Publicis. The outlook revision reflects Publicis' significant deleveraging at year-end 2007, 11 months after acquiring U.S.-based communications company Digitas Inc. for $1.3 billion in cash. The group's adjusted debt-to-EBITDA ratio was 2.5x at the end of 2007, versus about 2.8x at year-end 2006, pro forma for the acquisition. Furthermore, while the international macroeconomic environment is weakening, the group's global reach, moderate financial policy,FRA25401010 254010 2540 25Publicis Groupe S.A.395716EUROMIDAFRPUB@FPRESUPDGLOBISSCORPMediaCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/COP_600052290moodys/COP_600052290htmlGlobal Credit Research Credit Opinion ## MAY #### Credit Opinion: Publicis Groupe S.A. Publicis Groupe S.A. Paris, France Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Stable Issuer Rating Baa# Contacts Analyst Phone Christian Rauch/London...1/3/2008 3:40:00 PMhtmlPublicis Groupe S.A.Publicis Groupe S.A.600052290150.0000NewsCredit OpinionCOP_600052290Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/553453spcred/553453normThe latest News from S&P12/23/2007 11:36:28 PMNews175global553453Global IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentNewsPARIS (Standard & Poor's) Dec. 21, 2006--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it placed its 'BBB+/A-2' long- and short-term corporate credit and 'BBB+' senior unsecured debt ratings on France-based advertising and marketing services company Publicis Groupe S.A. on CreditWatch with negative implications. The action follows Publicis' announcement of its agreement to buy U.S.-based digital and direct marketing agency Digitas Inc. for about $1.3 billion in cash. Including assumed net debt, the total consideration is roughly Ç786 million, or about 16x Digitas' EBITDA. "The CreditWatch negative reflects the expected material increase in Publicis' leverage as a result of the acquisition," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Melvyn Cooke. "When we resolve the CreditWatch, we will likely either affirm thePublicis Groupe S.A.395716NEWSGLOBISSCORPMediaCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/553454spcred/553454normThe latest Research Update from S&P12/23/2007 11:36:28 PMResearch Update175global553454Global IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentResearch UpdateOn Dec. 21, 2006, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed its 'BBB+/A-2' long- and short-term corporate credit and 'BBB+' senior unsecured debt ratings on France-based advertising and marketing services company Publicis Groupe S.A. on CreditWatch with negative implications. The action follows Publicis' announcement of its agreement to buy U.S.-based digital and direct marketing agency Digitas Inc. for about $1.3 billion in cash. Including assumed net debt, the total consideration is roughly Ç786 million, or about 16x Digitas' EBITDA. The CreditWatch negative reflects the expected material increase in Publicis' leverage as a result of the acquisition. When we resolve the CreditWatch, we will likely either affirm the ratings or, if we conclude that Publicis' capitalization and financial policy are no longer