PUBLICIS GROUP SA S/ADR - PUBGY STOCK NEWS

Publicis Groupe reported a strong financial performance for 2022, with net revenue reaching €12.572 billion, up 20% year-over-year, and organic growth at 10.1%. The company achieved an operating margin of 18% and a headline EPS of €6.35, reflecting a 26% increase. Free cash flow was reported at €1.7 billion. Key growth drivers included Epsilon and Publicis Sapient, which posted organic growth rates of 12% and 19%, respectively. For 2023, Publicis expects organic growth of 3% to 5% and aims to maintain its operating margin between 17.5% and 18%. A dividend of €2.90 per share has been proposed. Despite macroeconomic challenges, the company remains optimistic about its growth trajectory.

Publicis Groupe released its liquidity contract report, detailing its operational metrics as of December 31, 2022. The liquidity account recorded 67,024 shares and a cash balance of €11,852,885. Over the semester, the company executed 7,800 buy and 9,493 sell transactions, with buy trades totaling 1,541,411 shares worth €81,037,087.07 and sell trades at 1,685,919 shares for €88,826,715.39. Comparatively, the previous report on June 30, 2022 showed higher trading volumes. The report follows AMF Decision N°2021-01 concerning liquidity contracts.

Publicis Groupe and Carrefour Group announced a joint venture aimed at tapping into the rapidly growing retail media market in Continental Europe and Latin America. This new venture, expected to start operations in H1 2023, will capitalize on advancing technologies and extensive customer data. Retail media is projected to surpass €5bn in Europe by 2026. The partnership will be structured with Carrefour holding 51% and Publicis 49%. This strategic alliance aims to create a comprehensive media player that enhances advertisers' access to consumer data and boosts effective marketing strategies.

Publicis Groupe reported a strong Q3 2022 with a +23.5% increase in net revenue, reaching €3,237 million, driven by double-digit organic growth of +10.3%. Key contributors include Publicis Sapient at +18.1% and Epsilon at +13.9% organic growth. The company upgraded its FY 2022 guidance, now projecting organic growth of approximately +8.5% and an operating margin close to 18%. Free cash flow is expected to be about €1.6 billion. Overall, performance exceeded pre-pandemic levels, with organic growth of +16% compared to Q3 2019, showcasing resilience amid economic uncertainties.

The Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe met on September 14, 2022 to approve key management decisions. The mandates of CEO Arthur Sadoun and other board members were renewed for four years. A new management team, Directoire +, was established to better address market changes and client needs. This team includes Carla Serrano as Chief Strategy Officer, Dave Penski as CEO Publicis Media U.S., Nigel Vaz as CEO Publicis Sapient, and Agathe Bousquet as President Publicis Groupe France. Steve King takes on new responsibilities as Chairman of Publicis Groupe Europe.

Publicis Groupe S.A. announced the termination of its liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvreux on August 29, 2022, after a decade-long partnership. The new liquidity contract with BNP Paribas Exane takes effect on September 12, 2022, aiming for streamlined investment services. As of September 9, 2022, the liquidity account held 95,500 shares and €12,715,560.69 in cash. The new contract is set to last until December 31, 2022, with auto-renewal every year, adhering to AMF regulations.

Publicis Groupe S.A. informs holders of its share subscription warrants (BSA) that these will mature on September 24, 2022. The final day for exercising these warrants is September 23, 2022, as the 24th falls on a Saturday. If not exercised, the warrants will be delisted without value. Each warrant allows the purchase of 1,164 new shares at a price of €30.50 each. The last trading day for these warrants is September 21, 2022.

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communications, engaged in various sectors including media, data, and technology.

The Half-Year Financial Report for Publicis Groupe as of June 30, 2022 has been filed with the French Financial Markets Regulatory Authority (AMF). This report is now accessible on the company’s website. Publicis Groupe, a leader in communications, focuses on marketing transformation and digital business transformation across four primary activities: Communications, Media, Data, and Technology. The company operates in over 100 countries with around 95,000 employees.

Publicis Groupe (PUBGY) reported a remarkable Q2 2022 performance with net revenue at €3,073 million, marking a +21% growth year-over-year. The company upgraded its full-year guidance, now expecting organic growth of +6% to +7% and operating margin between 17.5% and 18%. H1 2022 net revenue reached €5,873 million, up +19.1%, with headline EPS up +29% to €2.88. Growth was supported by strong results across regions, especially in the U.S. and Europe, and driven by Publicis Sapient and Epsilon, reaffirming the company's successful investment in digital transformation.