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Indebted group rushes to shed lossmaking assets ahead of bailout led by Daniel Křetínský
Decision comes as advertising industry faces existential threats from generative artificial intelligence
Agreement with French group is the first prosecutors have made with an advertising agency over its alleged role
The rapidly evolving technology is making it easier and cheaper to deliver high-quality campaigns. But where does that leave creatives?
French media giant is growing faster than expected and is more profitable than ever
Parquet National Financier is investigating allegations of rigged tenders and artificial price increases
One of world’s largest advertising agencies says it can maintain margins despite higher inflation
In an industry disrupted by tech, employees have options to seek higher salaries and fulfilment elsewhere
...Tikehau Capital and Financière Agache, a holding company controlled by Groupe Arnault, will sponsor Pegasus Europe, which will be co-run by former Bank of America dealmaker Diego De Giorgi, Mustier said...
...Belgian investor Groupe Bruxelles Lambert also acquired pan-European radiology chain Affidea and German-Swiss ophthalmology network Sanoptis in the past nine months....
...Who Luxury Portfolio International / Group Mercure Chalet, Andorra, €3.5mn Where In Sa Calma, a neighbourhood in the town of Les Escaldes in Andorra....
France’s second-biggest supermarket ends negotiations with smaller rival after failing to agree terms
Going private will spare one of Europe’s largest asset managers further shaming public scrutiny
...It is suboptimal for all shareholders except for Vincent Bolloré and Groupe Bolloré.” Taricco declined to give the size of Bluebell’s stake in Vivendi....
French group says sales guidance impossible during Covid crisis but pledges to improve margins
...Groupe Renault, top automotive player, and Plug Power Inc....
BPCE’s cash offer to buy out minority shareholders gives group €12.3bn market value
There is strong logic behind the tie-up between the two carmakers
...That deal will see Groupe Arnault pay about €80m to buy 25 per cent of Mr Lagardère’s personal holding company through which he controls Lagardère and the commandite....
The advertising industry remains under intense pressure — yet Publicis does not merit such a big valuation discount
Dividend expected by FCA shareholders is cut in an effort to preserve cash for future ‘Stellantis’ group
...Adidas’s largest shareholder Groupe Bruxelles Lambert is banking that the global cycling boom will continue by taking a controlling stake in fast-growing premium brand Canyon Bicycles....
...On Monday, Groupe Arnault announced it would buy 25 per cent of Arnaud Lagardère’s personal holding company through which he controls the publicly traded Lagardère group....
Coronavirus and series of crises have placed heavy pressure on Natixis’ share price
Shares rise sharply after ad group beats sales expectations despite pandemic
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