The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. Mergers and Acquisitions


The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
United States
Tel:1/212 704-1200
URL: http://www.interpublic.com
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
IPG - Common Stock - New York Stock Exchange
Industry:
Professional & Management Services
The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. Company Snapshot

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. Deal Timeline


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Acquisitions > 100 M$ 10 to 100 M$ < 10M$ Stakes Divestitures

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. M&A History


Octagon Inc acquires CSMG Sports Octagon Inc acquires CSMG SportsNov 24, 2008

US - Octagon Inc, a unit of Interpublic Group of Cos Inc, acquired CSMG Sports, a provider of sports agency services.

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires a minority stake in HUGE Inc (pending) Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires a minority stake in HUGE Inc (pending)Jul 30, 2008

US - Interpublic Group of Cos Inc agreed to acquire an undisclosed minority stake in HUGE Inc, a provider of software-consulting services.

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires Middle East Commun Networks Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires Middle East Commun NetworksJul 29, 2008

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Interpublic Group of Cos Inc raised its interest to ##% from an undisclosed minority stake in Middle East Communication Networks, an advertising and marketing services provider. Terms were not disclosed.

MWW Group acquires Jorden Burt LLP MWW Group acquires Jorden Burt LLPFeb 19, 2008

US - MWW Group, a unit of Interpublic Group of Cos Inc's Golin/Harris Interational subsidiary, acquired Jorden Burt LLP, a Miami-based law firm.

Carmichael Lynch Spong acquires Stanwood & Partners Carmichael Lynch Spong acquires Stanwood & PartnersJan 02, 2008

US - Carmichael Lynch Spong, a unit of Interpublic Group of Cos Inc's Carmichael Lynch Inc subsidiary, acquired Stanwood & Partners, a provider of public relations services. Terms were not disclosed.

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires Translation Consultation & Bra Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires Translation Consultation & BraOct 31, 2007

US - Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquired Translation Consultation & Brand Imaging, a provider of brand marketing and consulting services. Terms were not disclosed.

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires remaining interest in FCB Ulka from True North Communications Inc Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires remaining interest in FCB Ulka from True North Communications IncJul 31, 2007

INDIA - Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquired the remaining ##% stake, which it did not already own, in FCB Ulka, an advertising agency.

IDG Communications Ltd acquires ITworld.com from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc IDG Communications Ltd acquires ITworld.com from Interpublic Group of Cos IncJul 16, 2007

US - IDG Communications Ltd, a unit of International Data Group Inc {IDG}, acquired ITworld.com, a provider of information technology problem-solving solutions, from Accela Communications Inc. Terms were not disclosed.

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires Lintas India Pvt Ltd Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires Lintas India Pvt LtdJul 03, 2007

INDIA - Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquired a ##% interest in Lintas India Pvt Ltd.

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires Reprise Media Inc (pending) Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires Reprise Media Inc (pending)Apr 11, 2007

US - Interpublic Group of Cos agreed to acquire Reprise Media Inc, a provider of marketing search engine services. Terms were not disclosed.

IMG acquires Octagon CSI Ltd from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc IMG acquires Octagon CSI Ltd from Interpublic Group of Cos IncJan 17, 2007

UK - International Management Group {IMG} of the US, a unit of Fortsman Little & Co, acquired Octagon CSI Ltd, a London-based provider of sports television services, from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc's Octagon WorldWide subsidiary. Terms were not disclosed.

Rumor dispelled that Seeking Buyer was planning acquisition of Interpublic Group of Cos Inc Rumor dispelled that Seeking Buyer was planning acquisition of  Interpublic Group of Cos IncDec 04, 2006

US - In December ####, Interpublic Group of Cos Inc discontinued rumors that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires a minority stake in Lowe India (pending) Interpublic Group of Cos Inc acquires a minority stake in Lowe India (pending)Oct 26, 2006

INDIA - Interpublic Group of Cos planned to raise its stake to an undisclosed majority from ##% by acquiring an undisclosed minority stake in Lowe India, an advertising agency.

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc seeking buyer for SJ Interpublic Group of Cos Inc seeking buyer for SJOct 18, 2006

GERMANY - Avantaxx Innovation Beteiligung Verwaltung AG acquired an undisclosed majority interest in Springer & Jacoby Werbung GmbH & Co. KG (Springer & Jacoby), a Hamburg-based advertising agency. Terms were not disclosed.Originally, in December ####, Interpublic Group of Cos Inc announced that

Universal McCann acquires Lodestar from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc (pending) Universal McCann acquires Lodestar from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc (pending)Jul 12, 2006

INDIA - Universal McCann, a unit of McCann WorldGroup, planned to merge with Lodestar, an advertising energy, and a unit of the FCB Ulka subsidiary of Interpublic Group of Cos Inc's wholly-owned True North Communications Inc unit. Upon completion

Elephant Seven AG withdraws offer for Springer & Jacoby GmbH & Co KT Elephant Seven AG withdraws offer for Springer & Jacoby GmbH & Co KTApr 21, 2006

GERMANY - Elephant Seven AG terminated its letter of intent to acquire Springer & Jacoby Werbung GmbH & Co. KG, a Hamburg-based advertising agency, a unit of Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval. Terms were not disclosed.

Shalmor Avnon Amichay Young & acquires Reuveni Pridan IPG from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc (pending) Shalmor Avnon Amichay Young & acquires Reuveni Pridan IPG from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc (pending)Feb 08, 2006

ISRAEL - Shlamor Avnon Amichay Young and Rubicam Advertising Co Ltd planned to acquire a ##% interest, in Reuveni Pridan IPG, an advertising company, from International Group of Cos Inc.

Investor Group acquires Aastuce & BDG from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc through a leveraged buyout (pending) Investor Group acquires Aastuce & BDG from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc through a leveraged buyout (pending)Jan 03, 2006

FRANCE - A management-led investor group backed by Ciclad SA, planned to acquire Aastuce & BDG, an advertising agency, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

Pro-Bel Ltd acquires Vistek Electronics Ltd Pro-Bel Ltd acquires Vistek Electronics LtdOct 25, 2005

UK - Pro-bel Ltd acquired the entire share capital of Vistek Electronics Ltd, a Buckinghamshire-based designer and manufacturer of video and audio products. Terms were not disclosed.

Romney Group Inc acquires Paramount MultiServices Inc from Interpublic Group of Cos Inc Romney Group Inc acquires Paramount MultiServices Inc from Interpublic Group of Cos IncApr 27, 2005

US - Romney Group Inc acquired Paramount MultiServices Inc, a provider of marketing services, from ##st Century Holdings Inc, a unit of the Headway Corporate Resources Inc subsidiary of Interpublic Group of Cos Inc's True North Communications Inc unit.

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. M&A Summary


The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. has made 188 acquisitions while taking stakes in 77 companies. The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. has 64 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009000
2008310
2007212
2006001
2005102
2004404
2003003
2002810
2001643
200023128
19992464
19983645
1997191610
19961385
1995650
1994524
1993340
1992802
1991231
1990631
1989345
1988713
1987100
1986301
1985000
1984320
1983200
Total1887764

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