The $25.6bn acquisition of IPG by OMC may close by 11 September, with CRH forecasted as the primary replacement candidate for S&P500 following its positive earnings in August.
What is covered in the Full Insight:
Introduction
Overview of CRH's S&P500 Prospects
Corporate Action of Omnicom-Interpublic Merger
Potential Additions to S&P500
Conclusion
Boomeranged on Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:37
After multiple extensions since September, Omnicom now confidently expects to complete its acquisition of Interpublic by the end of November, as the EU has advanced to the final stage of regulatory approval. Therefore, a replacement in the S&P500 is anticipated ahead of the December 2025 review. Leading candidates to replace IPG are CRH, FIX, and PSTG.