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Fiscal Year 2026
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H1 2026 saw strong organic growth, margin expansion, and robust new business wins, driven by AI-powered services and strategic acquisitions. Upgraded guidance reflects confidence in continued outperformance, despite macro and geopolitical headwinds.
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The meeting celebrated a centenary milestone, reported record financial results, and reinforced its leadership in AI, ESG, and global markets. All governance, board, and compensation proposals were approved, with a strong focus on innovation, resilience, and shareholder value.
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The acquisition of LiveRamp for $2.2B in cash aims to make the group a leader in data co-creation and agentic AI, with immediate EPS accretion, $50M in cost savings, and raised growth targets. LiveRamp will remain independent, ensuring neutrality and global expansion.
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Q1 2026 saw 6.4% organic gross revenue growth and 4.5% net revenue growth, driven by AI-powered marketing services and strong client retention. Guidance for 2026 is reaffirmed, with Q2 expected to accelerate and continued resilience despite geopolitical and FX headwinds.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Delivered +5.6% organic growth and record financials in 2025, driven by AI-powered services, high client retention, and strong new business. 2026 guidance targets 4%-5% organic growth, margin expansion, and EUR 2.1 billion free cash flow, with continued focus on AI, M&A, and capital returns.
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Q3 2025 saw 5.7% organic growth, driven by AI-enabled offerings and strong client demand, prompting a guidance raise to 5%-5.5% for the year. New business wins and high retention rates set a strong outlook for 2026, with continued margin improvement despite heavy AI and talent investment.
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Strong summer performance, robust client retention, and high new business wins are driving confidence for the rest of the year. AI and data investments underpin growth in creative and media, while targeted M&A enhances capabilities. Visibility for 2026 is improving, with continued outperformance expected.
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H1 2025 saw 5.4% organic growth, record 17.4% margin, and upgraded full-year guidance to nearly 5%. All regions and segments contributed, with strong new business wins and continued investment in AI and talent. Currency headwinds and client caution remain, but momentum and market share gains are robust.
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Record financial results in 2024 included 5.8% organic growth, a robust 18% operating margin, and a proposed dividend increase. Strategic investments in AI, talent, and ESG leadership were highlighted, while all AGM resolutions passed with strong shareholder support.
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Q1 2025 saw 4.9% organic revenue growth, record new business wins, and strong performance in Connected Media and Intelligent Creativity, offsetting macro headwinds and Sapient’s decline. Full-year guidance of 4%-5% organic growth and a slight margin increase is reaffirmed.
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CoreAI is now a fully operational, modular platform driving identity-led marketing and business transformation, with 40+ clients engaged and 100% employee adoption. The company maintains strong growth guidance, leverages AI for efficiency and margin gains, and differentiates through deep data integration and client-embedded solutions.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Delivered record 2024 results with 5.8% organic growth, industry-leading margins, and became the largest advertising group by net revenue. 2025 guidance targets 4%-5% organic growth, margin improvement, and continued investment in AI, M&A, and talent.
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Q3 2024 saw 5.8% organic growth, outpacing the industry and prompting a guidance upgrade to 5.5% for the year. Strategic acquisitions and strong new business wins fueled momentum, with robust performance across most regions and sectors despite macroeconomic headwinds.
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Delivered strong H1 2024 results with +5.4% organic net revenue growth, industry-leading margins, and robust cash flow. Upgraded full-year organic growth guidance to +5%–6% amid continued market share gains, strong new business, and double-digit growth in Epsilon and Media.