US FTC approves final order to settle charges in Omnicom, Interpublic merger
( September 26, 2025, 19:47 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order to settle charges that Omnicom Group Inc.’s $13.5 billion acquisition of the Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. would violate the antitrust laws. The order eliminates Omnicom’s ability to deny advertising dollars to media publishers based on their political or ideological viewpoint, except at the express and individualized direction of Omnicom’s advertiser customers.Statement follows in full. ...
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