8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2019

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware	1-6686	13-1024020
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
909 Third Avenue, New York, New York		10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-704-1200
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share	IPG	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 23, 2019, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (i) issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, announcing its results for the second quarter and first half of 2019, (ii) held a conference call to discuss the foregoing results and (iii) posted an investor presentation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein, on its website in connection with the conference call.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1: Press release dated July 23, 2019 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)

Exhibit 99.2: Investor presentation dated July 23, 2019 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
Date: July 23, 2019	By:       /s/ Andrew Bonzani
	Name:   Andrew Bonzani Title:     Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (July 23, 2019)

Interpublic Announces Second Quarter and First Half2019 Results

• Second quarter net revenue increase of 9.1% and organic net revenue increase of 3.0%

• First half net revenue increase of 11.0%; organic net revenue increase was 4.6%

• Second quarter operating income increase of 6.0% to $264.2 million and EBITA increase of 12.2% to $285.5 million

• Second quarter operating margin on net revenue of 12.4%; EBITAmargin of 13.4%

• Second quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.43 and $0.46 as adjusted, compared with $0.37 and $0.44 as adjusted a year ago

• First half diluted earnings per share of $0.41 and $0.57 as adjusted, compared with $0.34 and $0.48 as adjusted a year ago

• Management confirms that the company is on track to achieve the high-end of the range of its full-year organic net revenue growth target of 2.0% to 3.0% and reaffirms adjusted EBITA¹ margin expansion of 40 to 50 basis points

Summary

Revenue

• Second quarter2019 net revenue increased9.1% to $2.13 billion, compared to $1.95 billion in the second quarter of 2018, with an organic net revenue increase (excluding results from Acxiom) of 3.0% compared to the prior-year period. Second quarter2019 total revenue increased5.4% to $2.52 billion, compared to $2.39 billion in the second quarter of 2018.

• First half2019 net revenue increased11.0% to $4.13 billion, compared to $3.72 billion in the first half of 2018, with an organic net revenue increase (excluding results from Acxiom) of 4.6% compared to the prior-year period. First half2019 total revenue increased7.0% to $4.88 billion, compared to $4.56 billion in the first half of 2018.

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Operating Results

• Operating income in the second quarter of 2019 was $264.2 million, compared to $249.2 million in 2018. Operating margin on net revenue was 12.4% for the second quarter of 2019, compared to 12.8% in 2018, lower due to increased amortization expense this year from the acquisition of Acxiom. EBITA was $285.5 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $254.4 million in 2018. EBITA margin on net revenue was 13.4%, compared to 13.1% in 2018.

• Operating income for the first half of 2019 was $314.4 million, compared to $288.0 million in 2018. Operating margin on net revenue was 7.6% for the first half of 2019, compared to 7.7% in 2018, lower due to increased amortization expense this year from the acquisition of Acxiom and restructuring charges in this year's first quarter. EBITA was $357.3 million for the first half of 2019 compared to $298.5 million in 2018. Adjusted EBITA¹ excluding $31.8 million of restructuring charges from the first quarter of 2019 was $389.1 million in the first half of 2019 compared to $298.5 million in 2018. Adjusted EBITA margin on net revenue was 9.4%, compared to 8.0% in 2018.

Net Results

• Income tax provision in the second quarter of 2019 was $43.6 million on income before income taxes of $216.5 million.

• Second quarter2019 net income available to IPG common stockholders was $169.5 million, resulting in earnings of $0.44 per basic share and $0.43 per diluted share, and earnings of $0.46 per diluted share as adjusted for after-tax amortization of acquired intangibles of $17.1 million, after-tax loss of $6.1 million on the sales of businesses, and a tax benefit of $13.9 million related to the conclusion and settlement of tax examinations of previous years. This compares to adjusted earnings of $0.44 per diluted share a year ago.

• Income tax provision in the first half of 2019 was $54.1 million on income before income taxes of $217.8 million.

• First half2019 net income available to IPG common stockholders was $161.5 million, resulting in earnings of $0.42 per basic share and $0.41 per diluted share, and earnings of $0.57 per diluted share as adjusted for after-tax amortization of acquired intangibles of $34.5 million, after-tax restructuring charges of $24.2 million, after-tax loss of $14.7 million on the sales of businesses, and a tax benefit of $13.9 million related to the conclusion and settlement of tax examinations of previous years. This compares to adjusted earnings of $0.48 per diluted share a year ago.

• Refer to reconciliations in the back for more detail.

"We are pleased with our financial performance this quarter. Our industry leading organic growth is a tribute to the competitiveness of our offerings and strength of our talent. Our results in the second quarter were led by strong top-and bottom-line performance in media, as well as growth from our global creative networks, and our public relations and digital offerings.

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Our second quarter was also highlighted by growth across a broad range of client sectors, including healthcare, financial services, consumer goods and retail. Our performance is a reflection of the strength of our offerings, our people and our differentiated strategy. We continue to be pleased with Acxiom, as it has given us an unrivaled industry position in data management capabilities, allowing us to help marketers get the best out of all their data assets,” said Michael I. Roth, Interpublic’s Chairman and CEO.

“At mid-year, we are confident that our performance to date and the current tone of the business have us on track to deliver growth at the high end of the 2-to-3% organic growth target set at the beginning of the year. In addition, we continue to be comfortable with our target for adjusted EBITA margin expansion of 40-50 basis points over last year’s 13.5%. We view our current performance and long-term strategy as the basis for significant shareholder value creation.”

Operating Results

Revenue

Net revenue of $2.13 billion in the second quarter of 2019increased9.1% compared with the same period in 2018. During the quarter, the effect of foreign currency translation was negative2.4%, the impact of net acquisitions was positive8.5%, and the resulting organic net revenue increase (which excludes results from Acxiom) was 3.0%. This was comprised of an organic net increase of 0.6% in the U.S. and 6.5% internationally, attributable to a combination of net client wins and net higher spending from existing clients. Total revenue of $2.52 billion in the second quarter of 2019 increased 5.4% compared with the same period in 2018.

Net revenue of $4.13 billion in the first half of 2019increased11.0% compared with the same period in 2018. During the first half of 2019, the effect of foreign currency translation was negative2.5%, the impact of net acquisitions was positive8.9%, and the resulting organic net revenue increase (which excludes results from Acxiom) was 4.6%. This was comprised of an organic net increase of 3.0% in the U.S. and 7.1% internationally, attributable to a combination of net client wins and net higher spending from existing clients. Total revenue of $4.88 billion in the first half of 2019 increased 7.0% compared with the same period in 2018.

Operating Expenses

For the second quarter and first half of 2019, operating expenses increased compared to the same periods in 2018 primarily due to the inclusion of Acxiom.

During the second quarter of 2019, salaries and related expenses were $1.38 billion, an increase of 6.8% compared to the same period in 2018. During the first half of 2019, salaries and related expenses were $2.80 billion, an increase of 6.8% compared to the same period in 2018.

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Staff cost ratio, which is total salaries and related expenses as a percentage of net revenue, was 65.0% in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 66.4% in the same period in 2018, and was 67.8% in the first half of 2019 compared to 70.5% in the same period in 2018, primarily driven by leverage in base salaries, benefits and tax and temporary help expenses. The improved ratio was a result of carefully managing our employee base in addition to the inclusion of Acxiom, which had a lower ratio of salaries and related expenses as a percentage of its net revenue.

During the second quarter of 2019, office and other direct expenses were $387.3 million, an increase of 16.2% compared to the same period in 2018. During the first half of 2019, office and other direct expenses were $776.5 million, an increase of 18.2% compared to the same period in 2018.

Office and other direct expenses were 18.2% of net revenue in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 17.1% a year ago, and were 18.8% in the first half of 2019 compared to 17.7% in the same period in 2018. The higher expense ratio is primarily due to the inclusion of Acxiom which has a higher ratio of office and other direct expenses as a percentage of its net revenue, mainly driven by client service costs.

During the second quarter of 2019, selling, general and administrative expenses of $18.1 million decreased 37.2% compared with the same period in 2018 and during the first half of 2019, selling, general and administrative expenses of $59.5 million decreased 6.9% compared to the same period in 2018, primarily attributable to an increase in allocated service fees, mainly as a result of the inclusion of Acxiom, and lower professional fees, partially offset by higher incentive expense.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were 0.8% of net revenue in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 1.5% a year ago, and were 1.4% in the first half of 2019 compared to 1.7% in the same period in 2018.

Depreciation and amortization increased 65.9% to $73.0 million during the second quarter of 2019 compared to a year ago, and increased 60.1% to $144.1 million in the first half of 2019 compared to a year ago, primarily due to the inclusion of Acxiom.

Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net revenue was 3.4% in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 2.3% the same period in 2018, and was 3.5% in the first half of 2019 compared to 2.4% in the same period in 2018.

During the second quarter and first half of 2019, restructuring charges were $2.1 million and $33.9 million, respectively, due to the implementation of a cost initiative to better align our cost structure with our revenue, primarily related to client losses occurring in 2018.

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Non-Operating Results and Tax

Net interest expense increased by $22.5 million to $43.9 million in the second quarter of 2019 from a year ago, and increased by $48.6 million to $85.9 million in the first half of 2019 from a year ago, primarily attributable to the issuance of long-term debt in 2018 in order to finance the Acxiom acquisition.

The income tax provision in the second quarter of 2019 was $43.6 million on income before income taxes of $216.5 million, compared to a provision of $63.6 million on income before income taxes of $211.5 million in the same period in 2018.

The income tax provision in the first half of 2019 was $54.1 million on income before income taxes of $217.8 million, compared to a provision of $76.3 million on income before income taxes of $210.0 million in the same period in 2018.

Balance Sheet

At June 30, 2019, cash and cash equivalents totaled $614.0 million, compared to $673.4 million at December 31, 2018 and $493.2 million at June 30, 2018. Total debt was $3.77 billion at June 30, 2019, compared to $3.73 billion at December 31, 2018.

Common Stock Dividend

During the second quarter of 2019, the company declared and paid a common stock cash dividend of $0.235 per share, for a total of $90.8 million.

For more information concerning the company's financial results, please refer to the accompanying slide presentation available on our website, www.interpublic.com.

¹Adjusted EBITA is earnings before net interest, net other expense, provision for income taxes, and amortization of acquired intangibles, and further adjusted to exclude Q1 2019 restructuring charges. See reconciliation tables in back for further detail.

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About Interpublic

Interpublic is values-based, data-fueled, and creatively-driven. Major global brands include Acxiom, Craft, FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding), FutureBrand, Golin, Huge, Initiative, Jack Morton, MAGNA, McCann, Momentum, MRM//McCann, MullenLowe Group, Octagon, R/GA, UM and Weber Shandwick. Other leading brands include Avrett Free Ginsberg, Campbell Ewald, Carmichael Lynch, Deutsch, Hill Holliday, ID Media and The Martin Agency. For more information, please visit www.interpublic.com.

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Contact Information

Tom Cunningham

(Press)

(212) 704-1326

Jerry Leshne

(Analysts, Investors)

(212) 704-1439

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Cautionary Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this release that are not historical facts, including statements about management's beliefs and expectations, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined under Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

• potential effects of a challenging economy, for example, on the demand for our advertising and marketing services, on our clients' financial condition and on our business or financial condition;

• our ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;

• our ability to retain and attract key employees;

• risks associated with assumptions we make in connection with our critical accounting estimates, including changes in assumptions associated with any effects of a weakened economy;

• potential adverse effects if we are required to recognize impairment charges or other adverse accounting-related developments;

• risks associated with the effects of global, national and regional economic and political conditions, including counterparty risks and fluctuations in economic growth rates, interest rates and currency exchange rates;

• developments from changes in the regulatory and legal environment for advertising and marketing and communications services companies around the world; and

• failure to realize the anticipated benefits on the acquisition of the Acxiom business.

Investors should carefully consider these factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail under Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and our other SEC filings.

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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF EARNINGS SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2019 AND 2018 (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED)
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2019			2018			Fav. (Unfav.) % Variance
Revenue:
	Net Revenue	$	2,125.9		$	1,948.2		9.1	%
	Billable Expenses	394.3			443.6			(11.1	)%
Total Revenue		2,520.2			2,391.8			5.4	%
Operating Expenses:
	Salaries and Related Expenses	1,381.2			1,292.9			(6.8	)%
	Office and Other Direct Expenses	387.3			333.3			(16.2	)%
	Billable Expenses	394.3			443.6			11.1	%
	Cost of Services	2,162.8			2,069.8			(4.5	)%
	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	18.1			28.8			37.2	%
	Depreciation and Amortization	73.0			44.0			(65.9	)%
	Restructuring Charges	2.1			0.00			N/A
Total Operating Expenses		2,256.0			2,142.6			(5.3	)%
Operating Income		264.2			249.2			6.0	%
Expenses and Other Income:
	Interest Expense	(51.6		)	(26.1		)
	Interest Income	7.7			4.7
	Other Expense, Net	(3.8		)	(16.3		)
Total (Expenses) and Other Income		(47.7		)	(37.7		)
Income Before Income Taxes		216.5			211.5
	Provision for Income Taxes	43.6			63.6
Income of Consolidated Companies		172.9			147.9
	Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(0.1		)	(0.1		)
Net Income		172.8			147.8
	Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(3.3		)	(2.0		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders		$	169.5		$	145.8
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders:
Basic		$	0.44		$	0.38
Diluted		$	0.43		$	0.37
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic		386.2			383.6
Diluted		391.2			389.5
Dividends Declared Per Common Share		$	0.235		$	0.210

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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF EARNINGS SECOND QUARTER REPORT 2019 AND 2018 (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED)
		Six months ended June 30,
		2019			2018			Fav. (Unfav.) % Variance
Revenue:
	Net Revenue	$	4,130.7		$	3,722.2		11.0	%
	Billable Expenses	750.7			838.7			(10.5	)%
Total Revenue		4,881.4			4,560.9			7.0	%
Operating Expenses:
	Salaries and Related Expenses	2,802.3			2,623.2			(6.8	)%
	Office and Other Direct Expenses	776.5			657.1			(18.2	)%
	Billable Expenses	750.7			838.7			10.5	%
	Cost of Services	4,329.5			4,119.0			(5.1	)%
	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	59.5			63.9			6.9	%
	Depreciation and Amortization	144.1			90.0			(60.1	)%
	Restructuring Charges	33.9			0.00			N/A
Total Operating Expenses		4,567.0			4,272.9			(6.9	)%
Operating Income		314.4			288.0			9.2	%
Expenses and Other Income:
	Interest Expense	(101.4		)	(46.0		)
	Interest Income	15.5			8.7
	Other Expense, Net	(10.7		)	(40.7		)
Total (Expenses) and Other Income		(96.6		)	(78.0		)
Income Before Income Taxes		217.8			210.0
	Provision for Income Taxes	54.1			76.3
Income of Consolidated Companies		163.7			133.7
	Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(0.4		)	(2.0		)
Net Income		163.3			131.7
	Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(1.8		)	—
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders		$	161.5		$	131.7
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders:
Basic		$	0.42		$	0.34
Diluted		$	0.41		$	0.34
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic		385.4			383.5
Diluted		390.1			388.9
Dividends Declared Per Common Share		$	0.470		$	0.420

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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATIONOF ADJUSTED RESULTS (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
	As Reported			Amortization of Acquired Intangibles			Net Losses on Sales of Businesses1			Settlement of Certain Tax Positions		Adjusted Results
Net Revenue	$	2,125.9										$	2,125.9
Billable Expenses	394.3											394.3
Total Revenue	2,520.2											2,520.2
Cost of Services	2,162.8											2,162.8
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	18.1											18.1
Depreciation and Amortization	73.0			$	21.3							51.7
Restructuring Charges	2.1											2.1
Total Operating Expense	2,256.0			21.3								2,234.7
Operating Income	264.2			(21.3		)						285.5
Operating Margin on Net Revenue %	12.4		%									13.4		%
Interest Expense, Net	(43.9		)									(43.9		)
Other Expense, Net	(3.8		)				$	(6.1	)			2.3
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(47.7		)				(6.1		)			(41.6		)
Income Before Income Taxes	216.5			(21.3		)	(6.1		)			243.9
Provision for Income Taxes	43.6			4.2			—			$	13.9	61.7
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(0.1		)									(0.1		)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(3.3		)									(3.3		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	169.5		$	(17.1	)	$	(6.1	)	$	13.9	$	178.8
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	386.2											386.2
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	5.0											5.0
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	391.2											391.2
Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders:
Basic	$	0.44		$	(0.04	)	$	(0.02	)	$	0.04	$	0.46
Diluted	$	0.43		$	(0.04	)	$	(0.02	)	$	0.04	$	0.46
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets as held for sale.
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance.

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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATIONOF ADJUSTED RESULTS (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
	As Reported			Amortization of Acquired Intangibles			Q1 2019 Restructuring Charges			Net Losses on Sales of Businesses1			Settlement of Certain Tax Positions		Adjusted Results
Net Revenue	$	4,130.7													$	4,130.7
Billable Expenses	750.7														750.7
Total Revenue	4,881.4														4,881.4
Cost of Services	4,329.5														4,329.5
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	59.5														59.5
Depreciation and Amortization	144.1			$	42.9										101.2
Restructuring Charges	33.9						$	31.8							2.1
Total Operating Expense	4,567.0			42.9			31.8								4,492.3
Operating Income	314.4			(42.9		)	(31.8		)						389.1
Operating Margin on Net Revenue %	7.6		%												9.4		%
Interest Expense, Net	(85.9		)												(85.9		)
Other Expense, Net	(10.7		)							$	(14.7	)			4.0
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(96.6		)							(14.7		)			(81.9		)
Income Before Income Taxes	217.8			(42.9		)	(31.8		)	(14.7		)			307.2
Provision for Income Taxes	54.1			8.4			7.6			—			$	13.9	84.0
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(0.4		)												(0.4		)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(1.8		)												(1.8		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	161.5		$	(34.5	)	$	(24.2	)	$	(14.7	)	$	13.9	$	221.0
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	385.4														385.4
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	4.7														4.7
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	390.1														390.1
Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders:
Basic	$	0.42		$	(0.09	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.04	)	$	0.04	$	0.57
Diluted	$	0.41		$	(0.09	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.04	)	$	0.04	$	0.57
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets as held for sale.
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance.

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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATIONOF ADJUSTED RESULTS - ADJUSTED EBITA (Amounts in Millions) (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Net Revenue	$	2,125.9		$	1,948.2		$	4,130.7		$	3,722.2
EBITA Reconciliation:
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	169.5		$	145.8		$	161.5		$	131.7
Add Back:
Provision for Income Taxes	43.6			63.6			54.1			76.3
Subtract:
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(47.7		)	(37.7		)	(96.6		)	(78.0		)
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(0.1		)	(0.1		)	(0.4		)	(2.0		)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(3.3		)	(2.0		)	(1.8		)	—
Operating Income	264.2			249.2			314.4			288.0
Add Back:
Amortization of Acquired Intangibles	21.3			5.2			42.9			10.5
EBITA	$	285.5		$	254.4		357.3			298.5
EBITA Margin on Net Revenue %	13.4		%	13.1		%	8.6		%	8.0		%
Q1 2019 Restructuring Charges							31.8			—
Adjusted EBITA							$	389.1		$	298.5
Adjusted EBITA Margin on Net Revenue %							9.4		%	8.0		%
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance.

Interpublic Group 909 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 212-704-1200 tel 212-704-1201 fax

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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATIONOF ADJUSTED RESULTS (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
	As Reported			Amortization of Acquired Intangibles			Net Losses on Sales of Businesses1			Adjusted Results
Net Revenue	$	1,948.2								$	1,948.2
Billable Expenses	443.6									443.6
Total Revenue	2,391.8									2,391.8
Cost of Services	2,069.8									2,069.8
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses	28.8									28.8
Depreciation and Amortization	44.0			$	5.2					38.8
Total Operating Expense	2,142.6			5.2						2,137.4
Operating Income	249.2			(5.2		)				254.4
Operating Margin on Net Revenue %	12.8		%							13.1		%
Interest Expense, Net	(21.4		)							(21.4		)
Other Expense, Net	(16.3		)				$	(19.8	)	3.5
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(37.7		)				(19.8		)	(17.9		)
Income Before Income Taxes	211.5			(5.2		)	(19.8		)	236.5
Provision for Income Taxes	63.6			0.2			—			63.8
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(0.1		)							(0.1		)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(2.0		)							(2.0		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	145.8		$	(5.0	)	$	(19.8	)	$	170.6
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	383.6									383.6
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	5.9									5.9
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	389.5									389.5
Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders:
Basic	$	0.38		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.05	)	$	0.44
Diluted	$	0.37		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.05	)	$	0.44
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets as held for sale.
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance.

Interpublic Group 909 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 212-704-1200 tel 212-704-1201 fax

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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATIONOF ADJUSTED RESULTS (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
	As Reported			Amortization of Acquired Intangibles			Net Losses on Sales of Businesses1			Adjusted Results
Net Revenue	$	3,722.2								$	3,722.2
Billable Expenses	838.7									838.7
Total Revenue	4,560.9									4,560.9
Cost of Services	4,119.0									4,119.0
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses	63.9									63.9
Depreciation and Amortization	90.0			$	10.5					79.5
Total Operating Expense	4,272.9			10.5						4,262.4
Operating Income	288.0			(10.5		)				298.5
Operating Margin on Net Revenue %	7.7		%							8.0		%
Interest Expense, Net	(37.3		)							(37.3		)
Other (Expense) Income, Net	(40.7		)				$	(44.2	)	3.5
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(78.0		)				(44.2		)	(33.8		)
Income Before Income Taxes	210.0			(10.5		)	(44.2		)	264.7
Provision for Income Taxes	76.3			0.4			0.4			77.1
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(2.0		)							(2.0		)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	—									—
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	131.7		$	(10.1	)	$	(43.8	)	$	185.6
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	383.5									383.5
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	5.4									5.4
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	388.9									388.9
Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders:
Basic	$	0.34		$	(0.03	)	$	(0.11	)	$	0.48
Diluted	$	0.34		$	(0.03	)	$	(0.11	)	$	0.48
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets as held for sale.
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance.

Interpublic Group 909 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 212-704-1200 tel 212-704-1201 fax

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EX-99.2

SECOND QUARTER 2019 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL Interpublic Group July 23, 2019

Overview - Second Quarter 2019 • Net revenue growth was 9.1%, and organic growth of net revenue was 3.0% ◦ U.S. organic growth was 0.6% ◦ International organic growth was 6.5% • Operating income was $264.2 million, and EBITA was $285.5 million, a 12.2% increase from a year ago • EBITA margin was 13.4% compared with 13.1% a year ago • Diluted EPS was $0.43, and was $0.46 as adjusted compared with $0.44 a year ago "Organic growth" refers exclusively to the organic change of net revenue. Adjusted diluted EPS is adjusted for amortization of acquired intangibles, Q1 2019 restructuring charges, sales of businesses, and tax settlements. See reconciliation of organic net revenue change on pages 17-18 and adjusted non-GAAP reconciliations on pages 19-21. 2

Operating Performance (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 Net Revenue $ 2,125.9 $ 1,948.2 Billable Expenses 394.3 443.6 Total Revenue 2,520.2 2,391.8 Salaries and Related Expenses 1,381.2 1,292.9 Office and Other Direct Expenses 387.3 333.3 Billable Expenses 394.3 443.6 Cost of Services 2,162.8 2,069.8 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 18.1 28.8 Depreciation and Amortization 73.0 44.0 Restructuring Charges 2.1 0.0 Operating Income 264.2 249.2 Interest Expense, net (43.9) (21.4) Other Expense, net (3.8) (16.3) Income Before Income Taxes 216.5 211.5 Provision for Income Taxes 43.6 63.6 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.1) (0.1) Net Income 172.8 147.8 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (3.3) (2.0) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 169.5 $ 145.8 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic $ 0.44 $ 0.38 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Diluted $ 0.43 $ 0.37 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 386.2 383.6 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 391.2 389.5 Dividends Declared per Common Share $ 0.235 $ 0.210 3

Net Revenue ($ in Millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended $ % Change $ % Change June 30, 2018 $ 1,948.2 $ 3,722.2 Total change 177.7 9.1% 408.5 11.0% Foreign currency (45.8) (2.4%) (95.2) (2.5%) Net acquisitions/(divestitures) 165.9 8.5% 331.7 8.9% Organic 57.6 3.0% 172.0 4.6% June 30, 2019 $ 2,125.9 $ 4,130.7 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Change Change 2019 2018 Organic Total 2019 2018 Organic Total IAN $ 1,805.8 $ 1,629.1 3.2% 10.8% $ 3,517.0 $ 3,110.4 5.2% 13.1% CMG $ 320.1 $ 319.1 1.9% 0.3% $ 613.7 $ 611.8 1.9% 0.3% See reconciliation of segment organic net revenue change on pages 17-18. 4

Geographic Net Revenue Change Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 Organic Total Organic Total United States 0.6% 14.2% 3.0% 17.1% International 6.5% 1.5% 7.1% 1.4% United Kingdom 4.7% 2.7% 5.2% 3.4% Continental Europe 9.2% 2.6% 8.4% 0.8% Asia Pacific (0.3%) (4.2%) 1.9% (2.5%) Latin America 25.1% 12.3% 24.5% 10.6% All Other Markets 4.8% 1.0% 5.0% (0.1%) Worldwide 3.0% 9.1% 4.6% 11.0% “All Other Markets” includes Canada, Africa and the Middle East. See reconciliation of organic net revenue change on pages 17-18. 5

Operating Expenses ($ in Millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, % Increase / % Increase / 2019 2018 (Decrease) 2019 2018 (Decrease) Salaries & Related $ 1,381.2 $ 1,292.9 6.8% $ 2,802.3 $ 2,623.2 6.8% % of Net Revenue 65.0% 66.4% 67.8% 70.5% Office & Other Direct 387.3 333.3 16.2% 776.5 657.1 18.2% % of Net Revenue 18.2% 17.1% 18.8% 17.7% Selling, General & Administrative 18.1 28.8 (37.2)% 59.5 63.9 (6.9)% % of Net Revenue 0.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1.7% Depreciation (1) 51.7 38.8 33.2% 101.2 79.5 27.3% % of Net Revenue 2.4% 2.0% 2.4% 2.1% Amortization of Acquired Intangibles (1) 21.3 5.2 309.6% 42.9 10.5 308.6% % of Net Revenue 1.0% 0.3% 1.0% 0.3% Restructuring 2.1 0.0 N/A 33.9 0.0 N/A % of Net Revenue 0.1% N/A 0.8% N/A (1) For the three months ended June 30, 2019, depreciation and amortization from Acxiom was $10.2 and $16.6, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, depreciation and amortization from Acxiom was $20.3 and $33.3, respectively. 6

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Amortization of Net Losses on Settlement of As Reported Acquired Sales of Certain Tax Adjusted Intangibles Businesses Positions Results Operating Income and EBITA $ 264.2 $ (21.3) $ 285.5 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (47.7) $ (6.1) (41.6) Income Before Income Taxes 216.5 (21.3) (6.1) 243.9 Provision for Income Taxes 43.6 4.2 $ 13.9 61.7 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.1) (0.1) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (3.3) (3.3) Diluted EPS Components: Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 169.5 $ (17.1) $ (6.1) $ 13.9 $ 178.8 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 391.2 391.2 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: $ 0.43 $ (0.04) $ (0.02) $ 0.04 $ 0.46 See full reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP diluted earnings per share on page 19. 7

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Amortization of Q1 2019 Net Losses on Settlement of As Reported Acquired Restructuring Sales of Certain Tax Adjusted Intangibles Charges Businesses Positions Results Operating Income and Adjusted EBITA $ 314.4 $ (42.9) $ (31.8) $ 389.1 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (96.6) $ (14.7) (81.9) Income Before Income Taxes 217.8 (42.9) (31.8) (14.7) 307.2 Provision for Income Taxes 54.1 8.4 7.6 $ 13.9 84.0 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.4) (0.4) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (1.8) (1.8) Diluted EPS Components: Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 161.5 $ (34.5) $ (24.2) $ (14.7) $ 13.9 $ 221.0 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 390.1 390.1 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: $ 0.41 $ (0.09) $ (0.06) $ (0.04) $ 0.04 $ 0.57 See full reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP diluted earnings per share on page 20. 8

Cash Flow ($ in Millions) Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 NET INCOME $ 172.8 $ 147.8 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Depreciation & amortization 91.2 61.3 Deferred taxes 28.0 (10.2) Net losses on sales of businesses 3.2 19.8 Other non-cash items (7.7) (0.9) Change in working capital, net 52.7 (62.5) Operating lease right-of-use assets 98.0 0.0 Operating lease liabilities (101.6) 0.0 Change in other non-current assets & liabilities (44.1) 16.9 Net cash provided by in Operating Activities 292.5 172.2 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (47.3) (38.7) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (0.6) (8.3) Other investing activities 0.7 12.5 Net cash used in Investing Activities (47.2) (34.5) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Exercise of stock options 0.0 0.1 Repurchases of common stock 0.0 (59.6) Repayment of long-term debt (100.1) (4.7) Common stock dividends (90.8) (80.4) Net decrease in short-term borrowings (68.7) (49.5) Acquisition-related payments (12.5) (16.0) Distributions to noncontrolling interests (5.6) (6.7) Tax payments for employee shares withheld (0.8) (1.7) Other financing activities 0.1 1.3 Net cash used in Financing Activities (278.4) (217.2) Currency effect 16.7 (24.6) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (16.4) $ (104.1) 9

Balance Sheet – Current Portion ($ in Millions) June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2018 CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 614.0 $ 673.4 $ 493.2 Accounts receivable, net 4,389.5 5,126.6 4,247.7 Accounts receivable, billable to clients 1,977.6 1,900.6 1,945.8 Assets held for sale 26.4 5.7 19.6 Other current assets 467.9 476.6 439.3 Total current assets $ 7,475.4 $ 8,182.9 $ 7,145.6 CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 6,022.3 $ 6,698.1 $ 5,738.8 Accrued liabilities 626.4 806.9 551.5 Contract liabilities 585.2 533.9 510.8 Short-term borrowings 207.1 73.7 757.6 Current portion of long-term debt 0.3 0.1 0.1 Liabilities held for sale 29.0 11.2 26.5 Current portion of operating leases (1) 261.0 0.0 0.0 Total current liabilities $ 7,731.3 $ 8,123.9 $ 7,585.3 (1) Increase from prior periods is due to adoption of new lease accounting standard. 10

Debt Maturity Schedule ($ in Millions) Total Debt = $3.8 billion $800 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 3.75% 4.20% 4.65% 5.40% Other Short-Term Debt Senior Notes Term Loan (pre-payable) Senior Notes shown at face value on June 30, 2019 11

Summary • Foundation for sustained value creation in top talent, strong agency brands and key strategic initiatives ◦ Quality of our agency offerings ◦ Integrated digital and digital specialists ◦ "Open architecture” solutions ◦ Data management at scale • Effective expense management an ongoing priority • Continued focus on growth and margin improvement • Financial strength an ongoing source of value creation 12

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Operating Performance (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 Net Revenue $ 4,130.7 $ 3,722.2 Billable Expenses 750.7 838.7 Total Revenue 4,881.4 4,560.9 Salaries and Related Expenses 2,802.3 2,623.2 Office and Other Direct Expenses 776.5 657.1 Billable Expenses 750.7 838.7 Cost of Services 4,329.5 4,119.0 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 59.5 63.9 Depreciation and Amortization 144.1 90.0 Restructuring Charges 33.9 0.0 Operating Income 314.4 288.0 Interest Expense, net (85.9) (37.3) Other Expense, net (10.7) (40.7) Income Before Income Taxes 217.8 210.0 Provision for Income Taxes 54.1 76.3 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.4) (2.0) Net Income 163.3 131.7 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (1.8) 0.0 Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 161.5 $ 131.7 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic $ 0.42 $ 0.34 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Diluted $ 0.41 $ 0.34 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 385.4 383.5 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 390.1 388.9 Dividends Declared per Common Share $ 0.470 $ 0.420 14

Cash Flow ($ in Millions) Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 NET INCOME $ 163.3 $ 131.7 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Depreciation & amortization 192.8 138.7 Deferred taxes (3.0) (31.0) Net losses on sales of businesses 11.8 44.2 Other non-cash items 8.8 8.0 Change in working capital, net (113.1) (837.5) Operating lease right-of-use assets 168.0 0.0 Operating lease liabilities (164.0) 0.0 Change in other non-current assets & liabilities (65.6) (11.8) Net cash provided by (used in) Operating Activities 199.0 (557.7) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (80.1) (61.5) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (0.6) (8.5) Other investing activities 2.8 12.4 Net cash used in Investing Activities (77.9) (57.6) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase in short-term borrowings 132.3 669.3 Exercise of stock options 0.6 7.0 Repurchases of common stock 0.0 (114.5) Common stock dividends (181.4) (161.2) Repayment of long-term debt (100.1) (4.7) Tax payments for employee shares withheld (22.0) (28.0) Acquisition-related payments (13.0) (16.0) Distributions to noncontrolling interests (8.1) (10.6) Other financing activities 0.0 (0.3) Net cash (used in) provided by Financing Activities (191.7) 341.0 Currency effect 10.3 (27.5) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (60.3) $ (301.8) 15

Depreciation and Amortization ($ in Millions) 2019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD 2019 Depreciation (1) $ 49.5 $ 51.7 $ 101.2 Amortization of acquired intangibles (1) 21.6 21.3 42.9 Amortization of restricted stock and other non-cash compensation 28.2 15.9 44.1 Net amortization of bond discounts and deferred financing costs 2.3 2.3 4.6 2018 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2018 Depreciation $ 40.7 $ 38.8 $ 38.9 $ 46.9 $ 165.3 Amortization of acquired intangibles 5.3 5.2 5.1 22.0 37.6 Amortization of restricted stock and other non-cash compensation 30.0 16.0 13.7 22.5 82.2 Net amortization of bond discounts and deferred financing costs 1.4 1.3 1.5 2.3 6.5 (1) For the three months ended June 30, 2019, depreciation and amortization from Acxiom was $10.2 and $16.6, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, depreciation and amortization from Acxiom was $20.3 and $33.3, respectively. 16

Reconciliation of Organic Net Revenue ($ in Millions) Components of Change Change Three Months Net Three Months Ended June 30, Foreign Acquisitions / Ended 2018 Currency (Divestitures) Organic June 30, 2019 Organic Total Segment IAN $ 1,629.1 $ (39.6) $ 164.8 $ 51.5 $ 1,805.8 3.2% 10.8% CMG 319.1 (6.2) 1.1 6.1 320.1 1.9% 0.3% Total $ 1,948.2 $ (45.8) $ 165.9 $ 57.6 $ 2,125.9 3.0% 9.1% Geographic United States $ 1,171.5 $ 0.0 $ 159.2 $ 7.0 $ 1,337.7 0.6% 14.2% International 776.7 (45.8) 6.7 50.6 788.2 6.5% 1.5% United Kingdom 175.7 (10.2) 6.6 8.3 180.4 4.7% 2.7% Continental Europe 178.7 (12.0) 0.2 16.4 183.3 9.2% 2.6% Asia Pacific 214.2 (9.7) 1.3 (0.7) 205.1 (0.3%) (4.2%) Latin America 82.0 (9.7) (0.8) 20.6 92.1 25.1% 12.3% All Other Markets 126.1 (4.2) (0.6) 6.0 127.3 4.8% 1.0% Worldwide $ 1,948.2 $ (45.8) $ 165.9 $ 57.6 $ 2,125.9 3.0% 9.1% 17

Reconciliation of Organic Net Revenue ($ in Millions) Components of Change Change Six Months Net Six Months Ended June 30, Foreign Acquisitions / Ended 2018 Currency (Divestitures) Organic June 30, 2019 Organic Total Segment IAN $ 3,110.4 $ (82.7) $ 328.9 $ 160.4 $ 3,517.0 5.2% 13.1% CMG 611.8 (12.5) 2.8 11.6 613.7 1.9% 0.3% Total $ 3,722.2 $ (95.2) $ 331.7 $ 172.0 $ 4,130.7 4.6% 11.0% Geographic United States $ 2,263.8 $ 0.0 $ 319.2 $ 68.8 $ 2,651.8 3.0% 17.1% International 1,458.4 (95.2) 12.5 103.2 1,478.9 7.1% 1.4% United Kingdom 339.2 (20.7) 14.5 17.7 350.7 5.2% 3.4% Continental Europe 337.4 (24.7) (1.0) 28.4 340.1 8.4% 0.8% Asia Pacific 393.0 (19.5) 2.3 7.3 383.1 1.9% (2.5%) Latin America 155.9 (20.5) (1.2) 38.2 172.4 24.5% 10.6% All Other Markets 232.9 (9.8) (2.1) 11.6 232.6 5.0% (0.1%) Worldwide $ 3,722.2 $ (95.2) $ 331.7 $ 172.0 $ 4,130.7 4.6% 11.0% 18

Reconciliation of Adjusted Results (1) (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Amortization of Net Losses on Settlement of As Reported Acquired Sales of Certain Tax Adjusted Intangibles Businesses Positions Results Operating Income and EBITA $ 264.2 $ (21.3) $ 285.5 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (47.7) $ (6.1) (41.6) Income Before Income Taxes 216.5 (21.3) (6.1) 243.9 Provision for Income Taxes 43.6 4.2 $ 13.9 61.7 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.1) (0.1) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (3.3) (3.3) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 169.5 $ (17.1) $ (6.1) $ 13.9 $ 178.8 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 386.2 386.2 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares 5.0 5.0 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 391.2 391.2 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic $ 0.44 $ (0.04) $ (0.02) $ 0.04 $ 0.46 Diluted $ 0.43 $ (0.04) $ (0.02) $ 0.04 $ 0.46 (1) The following table reconciles our reported results to our adjusted non-GAAP results. Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. 19

Reconciliation of Adjusted Results (1) (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Amortization of Q1 2019 Net Losses on Settlement of As Reported Acquired Restructuring Sales of Certain Tax Adjusted Intangibles Charges Businesses Positions Results Operating Income and Adjusted EBITA $ 314.4 $ (42.9) $ (31.8) $ 389.1 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (96.6) $ (14.7) (81.9) Income Before Income Taxes 217.8 (42.9) (31.8) (14.7) 307.2 Provision for Income Taxes 54.1 8.4 7.6 $ 13.9 84.0 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.4) (0.4) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (1.8) (1.8) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 161.5 $ (34.5) $ (24.2) $ (14.7) $ 13.9 $ 221.0 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 385.4 385.4 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares 4.7 4.7 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 390.1 390.1 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic $ 0.42 $ (0.09) $ (0.06) $ (0.04) $ 0.04 $ 0.57 Diluted $ 0.41 $ (0.09) $ (0.06) $ (0.04) $ 0.04 $ 0.57 (1) The following table reconciles our reported results to our adjusted non-GAAP results. Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. 20

Adjusted EBITA Reconciliation (1) ($ in Millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Net Revenue $ 2,125.9 $ 1,948.2 $ 4,130.7 $ 3,722.2 EBITA Reconciliation: Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 169.5 $ 145.8 $ 161.5 $ 131.7 Add Back: Provision for Income Taxes 43.6 63.6 54.1 76.3 Subtract: Total (Expenses) and Other Income (47.7) (37.7) (96.6) (78.0) Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.1) (0.1) (0.4) (2.0) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (3.3) (2.0) (1.8) 0.0 Operating Income 264.2 249.2 314.4 288.0 Add Back: Amortization of Acquired Intangibles 21.3 5.2 42.9 10.5 EBITA $ 285.5 $ 254.4 357.3 298.5 EBITA Margin on Net Revenue % 13.4% 13.1% 8.6% 8.0% Q1 2019 Restructuring Charges 31.8 0.0 Adjusted EBITA $ 389.1 $ 298.5 Adjusted EBITA Margin on Net Revenue % 9.4% 8.0% (1) The following table reconciles our reported results to our adjusted non-GAAP results. Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. 21

Reconciliation of Adjusted Results (1) (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Amortization of Net Losses on As Reported Acquired Sales of Adjusted Intangibles Businesses Results Operating Income and EBITA $ 249.2 $ (5.2) $ 254.4 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (37.7) $ (19.8) (17.9) Income Before Income Taxes 211.5 (5.2) (19.8) 236.5 Provision for Income Taxes 63.6 0.2 63.8 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.1) (0.1) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2.0) (2.0) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 145.8 $ (5.0) $ (19.8) $ 170.6 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 383.6 383.6 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares 5.9 5.9 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 389.5 389.5 Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic $ 0.38 $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ 0.44 Diluted $ 0.37 $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ 0.44 (1) The following table reconciles our reported results to our adjusted non-GAAP results. Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. 22

Reconciliation of Adjusted Results (1) (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Amortization of Net Losses on As Reported Acquired Sales of Adjusted Intangibles Businesses Results Operating Income and EBITA $ 288.0 $ (10.5) $ 298.5 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (78.0) $ (44.2) (33.8) Income Before Income Taxes 210.0 (10.5) (44.2) 264.7 Provision for Income Taxes 76.3 0.4 0.4 77.1 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (2.0) (2.0) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 0.0 0.0 Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 131.7 $ (10.1) $ (43.8) $ 185.6 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 383.5 383.5 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares 5.4 5.4 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 388.9 388.9 Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic $ 0.34 $ (0.03) $ (0.11) $ 0.48 Diluted $ 0.34 $ (0.03) $ (0.11) $ 0.48 (1) The following table reconciles our reported results to our adjusted non-GAAP results. Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. 23

Metrics Update 24

Metrics Update Category Metric SALARIES & RELATED Trailing Twelve Months (% of net revenue) Base, Benefits & Tax Incentive Expense Severance Expense Temporary Help OFFICE & OTHER DIRECT Trailing Twelve Months (% of net revenue) Occupancy Expense All Other Office and Other Direct Expenses FINANCIAL Available Liquidity Credit Facility and Term Loan Covenants 25

Salaries & Related Expenses 26

Salaries & Related Expenses (% of Net Revenue) Three and Six Months Ended June 30 2019 2018 “All Other Salaries & Related,” not shown, was 2.3% and 2.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 2.0% and 2.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 27

Office & Other Direct Expenses 28

Office & Other Direct Expenses (% of Net Revenue) Three and Six Months Ended June 30 2019 2018 “All Other” primarily includes client service costs, non-pass through production expenses, travel and entertainment, professional fees, spending to support new business activity, telecommunications, office supplies, bad debt expense, adjustments to contingent acquisition obligations, foreign currency losses (gains), long-lived asset impairments and other expenses. 29

Available Liquidity ($ in Millions) Cash and Cash Equivalents + Available Committed Credit Facility (1) (1) Reflects cash on hand from the September 2018 debt issuance to finance the Acxiom transaction, which closed on October 1, 2018. 30

Credit Facility and Term Loan Covenants ($ in Millions) Last Twelve Months Ended Covenants June 30, 2019 I. Interest Coverage Ratio (not less than): 5.00x Actual Interest Coverage Ratio: 8.20x II. Leverage Ratio (not greater than): 4.00x Actual Leverage Ratio: 2.66x Last Twelve Months Ended Interest Expense Reconciliation (1) June 30, 2019 Interest Expense: $201.7 - Interest Income 28.6 - Other 0.3 Net Interest Expense: $172.8 Last Twelve Months Ended EBITDA Reconciliation (1) June 30, 2019 Operating Income: $1,066.5 + Depreciation and Amortization 350.6 EBITDA: $1,417.1 (1) Calculated as defined in the Credit Facility and Term Loan agreements. As permitted, we have reflected the Acxiom Acquisition and the issuance of Senior Notes and the Term Loan on a pro forma basis as if the transactions had occurred as of the first day of the four quarters ended June 30, 2019. The unaudited pro forma financial information used is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the period. 31

Cautionary Statement This investor presentation contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this investor presentation that are not historical facts, including statements about management’s beliefs and expectations, constitute forward- looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A, Risk Factors, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Forward- looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: ⦁ potential effects of a challenging economy, for example, on the demand for our advertising and marketing services, on our clients’ financial condition and on our business or financial condition; ⦁ our ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients; ⦁ our ability to retain and attract key employees; ⦁ risks associated with assumptions we make in connection with our critical accounting estimates, including changes in assumptions associated with any effects of a weakened economy; ⦁ potential adverse effects if we are required to recognize impairment charges or other adverse accounting-related developments; ⦁ risks associated with the effects of global, national and regional economic and political conditions, including counterparty risks and fluctuations in economic growth rates, interest rates and currency exchange rates; ⦁ developments from changes in the regulatory and legal environment for advertising and marketing and communications services companies around the world; and ⦁ failure to realize the anticipated benefits on the acquisition of the Acxiom business Investors should carefully consider these factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A, Risk Factors, and our other SEC filings. 32