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Citi resumes coverage on Publicis Groupe with Neutral rating

EditorTanya Mishra
Published 03-10-2024, 08:24 pm
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Citi has resumed its coverage of Publicis Groupe SA (EPA:PUBP) (PUB: FP) (OTC: PGPEF), issuing a Neutral rating and setting a price target of €102.00.

The reinstatement comes after Publicis Groupe's announcement regarding the acquisition of Mars United Commerce.

With this move, Publicis's total mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expenditure is nearing the €1 billion mark, surpassing its initial target range of €700 million to €800 million for the year 2024.

The acquisition is seen as a positive step, supporting Publicis's growth strategy by supplementing organic growth with inorganic contributions into the year 2025. The firm's latest acquisitions, including Mars United Commerce, which specializes in commerce marketing, and other influential assets in influencer marketing, may provide a competitive edge against peers in the industry. Notably, other companies such as WPP (LON:WPP) and Omnicom have made similar acquisitions, with WPP acquiring Goat and Omnicom purchasing Flywheel.

Citi's analyst believes that the strategic and financial aspects of Publicis's recent deals are sound and anticipates that the market will react favorably over time. The reinstatement of the Neutral rating and the new price target reflect this perspective. Prior to this update, the rating for Publicis had been suspended for a period.

Publicis Groupe's shares will likely continue to be monitored by investors as they assess the impact of the company's aggressive M&A strategy on its market position and financial performance.

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