Omnicom Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results
Omnicom Group announced its Q4 and full-year 2021 financial results, showcasing a 9.5% organic revenue growth and a 4.5% increase in net income to $416.2 million. For the full year, revenues rose 8.5% to $14.29 billion, with operating profit soaring 37.5% to $2.20 billion. Notable growth occurred in digital and precision marketing, with performance in various regions, especially the Middle East & Africa at 48.1%. Operating profit margins remained strong at 16.1% despite a slight decline. The company maintains an optimistic outlook for 2022.
- 9.5% organic revenue growth in Q4 2021
- 4.5% increase in net income to $416.2 million for Q4 2021
- 8.5% revenue increase to $14.29 billion for full-year 2021
- Operating profit up 37.5% to $2.20 billion for full-year 2021
- Strong performance across all service disciplines, particularly in digital and precision marketing
- Decrease in acquisition revenue by 6.6% due to the sale of ICON International
- Slight decline in operating profit margin from 16.4% to 16.1% in Q4 2021
- Operating expenses increased by 2.9% to $3.23 billion in Q4 2021
NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.
"Global organic revenue growth of
$ in millions, except per share amounts | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ 3,855.9 | $ 3,757.0 | $ 14,289.4 | $ 13,171.1 | ||||||||
Operating Profit 1 | 622.5 | 614.7 | 2,197.9 | 1,598.8 | ||||||||
Operating Profit Margin | 16.1 | % | 16.4 | % | 15.4 | % | 12.1 | % | ||||
Net Income 2 | 416.2 | 398.1 | 1,407.8 | 945.4 | ||||||||
Net Income per Share - Diluted 2 | $ 1.95 | $ 1.84 | $ 6.53 | $ 4.37 | ||||||||
EBITA 3 | 642.7 | 635.4 | 2,277.9 | 1,681.9 | ||||||||
EBITA Margin 3 | 16.7 | % | 16.9 | % | 15.9 | % | 12.8 | % |
Notes: 1) 2020 results include a reduction in salary and service costs of |
Fourth Quarter 2021 Results
Revenues
Our worldwide revenue in the fourth quarter of 2021 continued to improve from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue increased
Organic growth in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 increased across all of our fundamental disciplines, including:
Organic growth in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 across our regional markets was as follows:
Expenses
Operating expenses increased
Operating Profit
Operating profit increased
Interest Expense
Net interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased
Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate of
Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc.
Net income - Omnicom Group Inc. for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased
EBITA
EBITA in the fourth quarter of 2021 increased
Full Year 2021 Results
Revenues
Our worldwide revenue in 2021 continued to improve from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Total revenues increased
Organic growth in 2021 compared to 2020 increased across all of our fundamental disciplines, including:
Organic growth in 2021 compared to 2020 across our regional markets was as follows:
Expenses
Operating expenses increased
Operating Profit
Operating profit increased
COVID-19 Business Update
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy continues to moderate, we experienced an improvement in our business in 2021 as compared to 2020. In 2021, revenue increased
Definitions - Components of Revenue Change
We use certain terms in describing the components of the change in revenue above.
Foreign exchange rate impact: calculated by translating the current period's local currency revenue using the prior period average exchange rates to derive current period constant currency revenue. The foreign exchange rate impact is the difference between the current period revenue in U.S. Dollars and the current period constant currency revenue.
Acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue: Acquisition revenue is calculated as if the acquisition occurred twelve months prior to the acquisition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of acquisitions through the acquisition date. As a result, acquisition revenue excludes the positive or negative difference between our current period revenue subsequent to the acquisition date and the comparable prior period revenue and the positive or negative growth after the acquisition date is attributed to organic growth. Disposition revenue is calculated as if the disposition occurred twelve months prior to the disposition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of disposals through the disposition date. The acquisition revenue and disposition revenue amounts are netted in the description above.
Organic growth: calculated by subtracting the foreign exchange rate impact component and the acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue component from total revenue growth.
Revenue by Discipline
Effective January 1, 2021, we realigned the classification of certain services primarily within our CRM Consumer Experience discipline. As a result, this discipline is now grouped into four categories: Precision Marketing, which includes our precision marketing and digital/direct marketing agencies; Commerce and Brand Consulting, which is primarily comprised of Omnicom Commerce Group, including our shopper marketing businesses, and Omnicom Brand Consulting agencies; Experiential, which includes our experiential marketing agencies and events businesses; and Execution & Support, which includes field marketing, merchandising and point of sale, as well as other specialized marketing and custom communications services.
Conference Call
Omnicom will host a conference call to review its financial results on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Participants can listen to the conference call by dialing 844-291-6362 (domestic) or 234-720-6995 (international), along with access code 1468163. The call will also be simulcast and archived on our investor relations website.
Corporate Responsibility
At Omnicom, we are committed to promoting responsible practices and making positive contributions to society around the globe. Please explore our website (csr.omnicomgroup.com) for highlights of our progress across the four areas on which we focus: People, Community, Environment and Governance.
About Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries. Follow us on Twitter for the latest news.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures in describing our performance. We use EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets) and EBITA Margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions). Accordingly, we believe EBITA and EBITA Margin are useful measures for investors to evaluate the performance of our business. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, including statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, from time to time, the Company or its representatives have made, or may make, forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. These statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations or financial position, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the Company's management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "could," "should," "would," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "will," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project" or similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include: adverse economic conditions, including those caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, severe and sustained inflation in countries that comprise our major markets, supply chain issues affecting the distribution of our clients' products; international, national or local economic conditions that could adversely affect the Company or its clients; losses on media purchases and production costs incurred on behalf of clients; reductions in client spending, a slowdown in client payments and a deterioration or a disruption in the credit markets; the ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients in the manner anticipated; changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements; failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients; unanticipated changes relating to competitive factors in the advertising, marketing and corporate communications industries; the ability to hire and retain key personnel; currency exchange rate fluctuations; reliance on information technology systems; changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting the Company or its clients; risks associated with assumptions the Company makes in connection with its critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; and the Company's international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency repatriation restrictions, social or political conditions and regulatory environment. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business, including those described in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Omnicom Group Inc. | |||
2021 | 2020 (a) | ||
Revenue | $ 3,855.9 | $ 3,757.0 | |
Operating Expenses: | |||
Salary and service costs | 2,792.1 | 2,721.2 | |
Occupancy and other costs | 277.2 | 265.9 | |
Costs of services | 3,069.3 | 2,987.1 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 109.9 | 101.4 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 54.2 | 53.8 | |
3,233.4 | 3,142.3 | ||
Operating Profit | 622.5 | 614.7 | |
Interest Expense | 51.6 | 55.3 | |
Interest Income | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
Income Before Income Taxes | 578.1 | 566.7 | |
Income Tax Expense | 133.6 | 141.5 | |
Income From Equity Method Investments | 5.4 | 3.3 | |
Net Income | 449.9 | 428.5 | |
Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests | 33.7 | 30.4 | |
Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. | $ 416.2 | $ 398.1 | |
Net Income Per Share - Omnicom Group Inc. | |||
Basic | $ 1.96 | $ 1.85 | |
Diluted | $ 1.95 | $ 1.84 | |
Weighted average shares (in millions) | |||
Basic | 212.2 | 215.5 | |
Diluted | 213.3 | 216.1 | |
Dividends Declared Per Common Share | $ 0.70 | $ 0.65 |
(a) | Salary and service costs for the three months ended December 31, 2020 includes the reduction of |
Omnicom Group Inc. (Unaudited) | |||
2021 (a) | 2020 (b) (c) | ||
Revenue | $ 14,289.4 | $ 13,171.1 | |
Operating Expenses: | |||
Salary and service costs | 10,402.0 | 9,572.8 | |
Occupancy and other costs | 1,148.2 | 1,138.5 | |
Gain on disposition of subsidiary | (50.5) | — | |
COVID-19 repositioning costs | — | 277.9 | |
Costs of services | 11,499.7 | 10,989.2 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 379.7 | 360.5 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 212.1 | 222.6 | |
12,091.5 | 11,572.3 | ||
Operating Profit | 2,197.9 | 1,598.8 | |
Interest Expense | 236.4 | 221.8 | |
Interest Income | 27.3 | 32.3 | |
Income Before Income Taxes | 1,988.8 | 1,409.3 | |
Income Tax Expense | 488.7 | 381.7 | |
Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments | 7.5 | (6.8) | |
Net Income | 1,507.6 | 1,020.8 | |
Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests | 99.8 | 75.4 | |
Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. | $ 1,407.8 | $ 945.4 | |
Net Income Per Share - Omnicom Group Inc. | |||
Basic | $ 6.57 | $ 4.38 | |
Diluted | $ 6.53 | $ 4.37 | |
Weighted average shares (in millions) | |||
Basic | 214.3 | 215.6 | |
Diluted | 215.6 | 216.2 | |
Dividends Declared Per Common Share | $ 2.80 | $ 2.60 |
(a) | During the second quarter of 2021, we recorded a gain on the disposition of subsidiaries, which increased Operating Profit and Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. by |
(b) | The net after-tax effect on Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 from the COVID-19 repositioning costs and assets impairment charges of |
(c) | Salary and service costs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 includes the reduction of |
Omnicom Group Inc. Detail of Operating Expenses Three Months Ended December 31 (Unaudited) | |||
2021(a) | 2020(a) | ||
Operating Expenses: | |||
Salary and service costs | |||
Salary and related service costs | $ 1,869.8 | $ 1,682.6 | |
Third-party service costs | 922.3 | 1,038.6 | |
Occupancy and other costs | 277.2 | 265.9 | |
Costs of services | 3,069.3 | 2,987.1 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 109.9 | 101.4 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 54.2 | 53.8 | |
Total Operating Expenses | $ 3,233.4 | $ 3,142.3 |
Omnicom Group Inc. Detail of Operating Expenses Twelve Months Ended December 31 (Unaudited) | |||
2021(a) | 2020(a) | ||
Operating Expenses: | |||
Salary and service costs | |||
Salary and related service costs | $ 6,971.0 | $ 6,250.9 | |
Third-party service costs | 3,431.0 | 3,321.9 | |
Occupancy and other costs | 1,148.2 | 1,138.5 | |
Gain on disposition of subsidiary | (50.5) | — | |
COVID-19 repositioning costs | — | 277.9 | |
Costs of services | 11,499.7 | 10,989.2 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 379.7 | 360.5 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 212.1 | 222.6 | |
Total Operating Expenses | $ 12,091.5 | $ 11,572.3 |
(a) | See footnotes on pages 6-7 |
Omnicom Group Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures - EBITA Three Months Ended December 31 (Unaudited) (Dollars in Millions) | |||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||
Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. | $ 416.2 | $ 398.1 | |||
Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests | 33.7 | 30.4 | |||
Net Income | 449.9 | 428.5 | |||
Income From Equity Method Investments | 5.4 | 3.3 | |||
Income Tax Expense | 133.6 | 141.5 | |||
Income Before Income Taxes | 578.1 | 566.7 | |||
Interest Income | 7.2 | 7.3 | |||
Interest Expense | 51.6 | 55.3 | |||
Operating Profit | 622.5 | 614.7 | |||
Add back: Amortization of intangible assets | 20.2 | 20.7 | |||
Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets ("EBITA") | $ 642.7 | $ 635.4 | |||
Revenue | $ 3,855.9 | $ 3,757.0 | |||
EBITA | $ 642.7 | $ 635.4 | |||
EBITA Margin % | 16.7 | % | 16.9 | % |
The above table reconciles the U.S. GAAP financial measure of Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. to EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets) and EBITA Margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) for the periods presented. We use EBITA and EBITA Margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions). Accordingly, we believe EBITA and EBITA Margin are useful measures for investors to evaluate the performance of our business. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies. |
Omnicom Group Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures - EBITA Twelve Months Ended December 31 (Unaudited) (Dollars in Millions) | |||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||
Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. | $ 1,407.8 | $ 945.4 | |||
Net Income Attributed To Noncontrolling Interests | 99.8 | 75.4 | |||
Net Income | 1,507.6 | 1,020.8 | |||
Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments | 7.5 | (6.8) | |||
Income Tax Expense | 488.7 | 381.7 | |||
Income Before Income Taxes | 1,988.8 | 1,409.3 | |||
Interest Income | 27.3 | 32.3 | |||
Interest Expense | 236.4 | 221.8 | |||
Operating Profit | 2,197.9 | 1,598.8 | |||
Add back: Amortization of intangible assets | 80.0 | 83.1 | |||
Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets ("EBITA") | $ 2,277.9 | $ 1,681.9 | |||
Revenue | $ 14,289.4 | $ 13,171.1 | |||
EBITA | $ 2,277.9 | $ 1,681.9 | |||
EBITA Margin % | 15.9 | % | 12.8 | % |
The above table reconciles the U.S. GAAP financial measure of Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc. to EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangible assets) and EBITA Margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) for the periods presented. We use EBITA and EBITA Margin as additional operating performance measures, which exclude the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions). Accordingly, we believe EBITA and EBITA Margin are useful measures for investors to evaluate the performance of our business. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies. |
Omnicom Group Inc. Revenue by Discipline Three & Twelve Months Ended December 31 (Unaudited) (Dollars in Millions) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
Advertising | $ 2,120.5 | $ 2,220.4 | $ 7,959.3 | $ 7,511.4 | ||||
Precision Marketing | 322.3 | 261.5 | 1,194.8 | 944.6 | ||||
Commerce & Brand Consulting | 243.4 | 219.0 | 910.7 | 821.8 | ||||
Experiential | 200.8 | 128.9 | 545.9 | 426.8 | ||||
Execution & Support | 270.3 | 259.3 | 1,026.6 | 961.3 | ||||
Public Relations | 368.9 | 353.5 | 1,391.7 | 1,310.9 | ||||
Healthcare | 329.7 | 314.4 | 1,260.4 | 1,194.3 | ||||
Revenue | $ 3,855.9 | $ 3,757.0 | $ 14,289.4 | $ 13,171.1 |
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