LLiveRampPGPublicis Groupe

Overview

Publicis Groupe agreed to acquire LiveRamp, a global data collaboration platform, for $38.50 per share in cash, a 29.8% premium to the May 15, 2026 close. The deal values LiveRamp at an enterprise value of $2.167 billion and an equity value of $2.546 billion.

Deal rationale

Publicis aims to become a leader in data co-creation for AI agents, expand its addressable market, and raise its 2027-2028 financial objectives.

Timeline

1. AnnouncedMay 18, 2026

   Imported from prototype record 277, unverified

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2. Shareholder vote · ApprovedAug 17, 2026

   Target shareholders approved the deal.

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Valuation and terms

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