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Omnicom and Interpublic Announce Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations
Prnewswireยท2025-08-11 12:30

Core Viewpoint - Omnicom Group Inc. is initiating Exchange Offers for existing IPG Notes as part of its pending acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, with a total principal amount of up to $2,950,000,000 in new senior notes being offered [1][4]. Group 1: Exchange Offers - Omnicom is offering to exchange various series of Existing IPG Notes, including 4.650% Notes due 2028, 4.750% Notes due 2030, 2.400% Notes due 2031, 5.375% Notes due 2033, 3.375% Notes due 2041, and 5.400% Notes due 2048 [1][3]. - The Exchange Offers are conditioned upon the completion of the Merger and the receipt of Majority Noteholder Consents [2][14]. Group 2: Consent Solicitations - In conjunction with the Exchange Offers, Omnicom is soliciting consents from Eligible Holders to amend the indentures governing the Existing IPG Notes, aiming to eliminate certain covenants and events of default [2][14]. - A Majority Noteholder Consent is required for the adoption of the Proposed Amendments to each Existing IPG Indenture [2]. Group 3: Financial Details - Eligible Holders who tender their Existing IPG Notes by the Early Tender Date will receive a Total Exchange Consideration that includes an Early Tender Payment and Consent Payment [6][11]. - The New Omnicom Notes will have identical interest rates and maturity dates as the Existing IPG Notes, and will be general unsecured senior obligations of Omnicom [9][19]. Group 4: Settlement and Conditions - The settlement date for the Exchange Offers is expected to occur within two business days after the Expiration Date, which may be extended if the Merger is not completed by then [8][14]. - The completion of the Merger is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and is not contingent upon the completion of the Exchange Offers [14].