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): October 22, 2019

 

THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-6686	13-1024020
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

909 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(212) 704-1200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 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 ☐

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. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 22, 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 third quarter and first nine months 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 October 22, 2019 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)

Exhibit 99.2: Investor presentation dated October 22, 2019 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)

Exhibit 104: Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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: October 22, 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 (October 22, 2019)

Interpublic Announces Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2019 Results

• Third quarter net revenue increase of 8.7% and organic net revenue increase of 1.4%

• First nine months net revenue increase of 10.2%; organic net revenue increase of 3.5%

• Third quarter operating income increase of 7.1% to $280.3 million and adjusted EBITA¹ increase of 8.7% to $302.0 million

• Third quarter operating margin on net revenue of 13.6%; EBITA margin of 14.7%

• Third quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.42 and $0.49 as adjusted, compared with $0.41 and $0.49 as adjusted a year ago

• First nine months diluted earnings per share of $0.84 and $1.05 as adjusted, compared with $0.75 and $0.97 as adjusted a year ago

• Management confirms the company’s 2019 full year financial targets of organic growth at the high-end of the 2.0% to 3.0% range and adjusted EBITA¹ margin expansion of 40 to 50 basis points

Summary

Revenue

• Third quarter2019 net revenue increased8.7% to $2.06 billion, compared to $1.90 billion in the third quarter of 2018, with an organic net revenue increase (excluding results from Acxiom) of 1.4% compared to the prior-year period. Third quarter2019 total revenue increased6.1% to $2.44 billion, compared to $2.30 billion in the third quarter of 2018.

• First nine months2019 net revenue increased10.2% to $6.19 billion, compared to $5.62 billion in the first nine months of 2018, with an organic net revenue increase (excluding results from Acxiom) of 3.5% compared to the prior-year period. First nine months2019 total revenue increased6.7% to $7.32 billion, compared to $6.86 billion in the first nine months of 2018.

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Operating Results

• Operating income in the third quarter of 2019 was $280.3 million, compared to $261.7 million in 2018. Operating margin on net revenue was 13.6% for the third quarter of 2019 as compared to 13.8% in 2018 due to increased amortization expense this year from the acquisition of Acxiom. EBITA was $302.0 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to adjusted EBITA¹ of $277.8 million in the prior-year period, as adjusted for Acxiom transaction costs of $11.0 million. EBITA margin on net revenue of 14.7% remained flat compared to adjusted EBITA¹ margin for the same period in 2018.

• Operating income for the first nine months of 2019 was $594.7 million, compared to $549.7 million in 2018. Operating margin on net revenue was 9.6% for the first nine months of 2019 as compared to 9.8% in 2018 due to increased amortization expense this year from the acquisition of Acxiom and restructuring charges in this year's first quarter. Adjusted EBITA¹ excluding $31.8 million of restructuring charges from the first quarter of 2019 was $691.1 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to $577.7 million as adjusted for Acxiom transaction costs of $12.4 million in 2018. Adjusted EBITA¹ margin on net revenue was 11.2%, compared to 10.3% in 2018.

Net Results

• Income tax provision in the third quarter of 2019 was $64.6 million on income before income taxes of $232.7 million.

• Third quarter2019 net income available to IPG common stockholders was $165.6 million, resulting in earnings of $0.43 per basic share and $0.42 per diluted share, and earnings of $0.49 per diluted share as adjusted for after-tax amortization of acquired intangibles of $17.5 million and an after-tax loss of $7.7 million on the sales of businesses. This compares to adjusted earnings of $0.49 per diluted share a year ago.

• Income tax provision in the first nine months of 2019 was $118.7 million on income before income taxes of $450.5 million.

• First nine months2019 net income available to IPG common stockholders was $327.1 million, resulting in earnings of $0.85 per basic share and $0.84 per diluted share, and earnings of $1.05 per diluted share as adjusted for after-tax amortization of acquired intangibles of $52.0 million, after-tax restructuring charges of $24.2 million from the first quarter of 2019, an after-tax loss of $22.3 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 $0.97 per diluted share a year ago.

• Refer to reconciliations in the back for more detail.

“We are pleased to post another quarter of solid financial performance. Our growth was led by our media, healthcare marketing, public relations and sports & entertainment offerings. We saw contributions from a broad range of client sectors, including healthcare, financial services, retail, tech and telecom, and consumer goods. Regionally,international markets led our growth,

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while in the U.S. we are working our way through the impact of certain account-specific headwinds. Our overall performance continues to reflect our strong offerings and differentiated strategy, as well as the power of the ideas created by our talented people. Acxiom continues to perform consistent with our plan and we are seeing the benefit of our leadership position in data management capabilities,” said Michael I. Roth, Interpublic’s Chairman and CEO.

“As we enter our important fourth quarter, we are confident that our performance to date, and the current tone of business, have us on track to deliver growth at the high end of the 2019 target of 2%-to-3% organic net revenue growth. 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, strong financial position, and long-term strategy as the basis for further significant shareholder value creation.”

Operating Results

Revenue

Net revenue of $2.06 billion in the third quarter of 2019increased8.7% compared with the same period in 2018. During the quarter, the effect of foreign currency translation was negative1.3%, the impact of net acquisitions was positive8.6%, and the resulting organic net revenue increase (which excludes results from Acxiom) was 1.4%. Total revenue, which includes billable expenses, of $2.44 billion in the third quarter of 2019increased6.1% compared with the same period in 2018.

Net revenue of $6.19 billion in the first nine months of 2019increased10.2% compared with the same period in 2018. During the first nine months of 2019, the effect of foreign currency translation was negative2.1%, the impact of net acquisitions was positive8.8%, and the resulting organic net revenue increase (which excludes results from Acxiom) was 3.5%. Total revenue, which includes billable expenses, of $7.32 billion in the first nine months of 2019increased6.7% compared with the same period in 2018.

Operating Expenses

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

During the third quarter of 2019, salaries and related expenses were $1.33 billion, an increase of 6.6% compared to the same period in 2018. During the first nine months of 2019, salaries and related expenses were $4.14 billion, an increase of 6.8% compared to the same period in 2018.

Staff cost ratio, which is total salaries and related expenses as a percentage of net revenue, was 64.7% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to 66.0% in the same period in 2018, and was

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66.8% in the first nine months of 2019 compared to 69.0% in the same period in 2018. Base salaries, benefits and tax, temporary help expenses and incentive expense all increased at rates less than net revenue growth. The improved ratio was primarily due to the inclusion of Acxiom, which has a lower ratio of salaries and related expenses as a percentage of its net revenue.

During the third quarter of 2019, office and other direct expenses were $367.9 million, an increase of 16.1% compared to the same period in 2018. During the first nine months of 2019, office and other direct expenses were $1.14 billion, an increase of 17.5% compared to the same period in 2018.

Office and other direct expenses were 17.8% of net revenue in the third quarter of 2019 compared to 16.7% a year ago, and were 18.5% in the first nine months of 2019 compared to 17.3% in the same period in 2018. The higher expense ratios are 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 third quarter of 2019, selling, general and administrative expenses of $9.8 million decreased 54.6% compared with the same period in 2018 and during the first nine months of 2019, selling, general and administrative expenses of $69.3 million decreased 18.9% compared to the same period in 2018. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower professional fees, mainly driven by transaction costs related to the acquisition of Acxiom in 2018.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were 0.5% of net revenue in the third quarter of 2019 compared to 1.1% a year ago, and were 1.1% in the first nine months of 2019 compared to 1.5% in the same period in 2018.

Depreciation and amortization increased 56.8% to $69.0 million during the third quarter of 2019 compared to a year ago, and increased 59.0% to $213.1 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared to a year ago, primarily due to the inclusion of Acxiom.

Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net revenue was 3.3% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to 2.3% the same period in 2018, and was 3.4% in the first nine months of 2019 compared to 2.4% in the same period in 2018.

During the first nine months of 2019, restructuring charges were $33.9 million 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 $17.9 million to $40.2 million in the third quarter of 2019 from a year ago, and increased by $66.5 million to $126.1 million in the first nine months 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 third quarter of 2019 was $64.6 million on income before income taxes of $232.7 million, compared to a provision of $60.7 million on income before income taxes of $224.1 million in the same period in 2018.

The income tax provision in the first nine months of 2019 was $118.7 million on income before income taxes of $450.5 million, compared to a provision of $137.0 million on income before income taxes of $434.1 million in the same period in 2018.

Balance Sheet

At September 30, 2019, cash and cash equivalents totaled $520.5 million, compared to $673.4 million at December 31, 2018 and $1,860.2 million at September 30, 2018. Total debt was $3.62 billion at September 30, 2019, compared to $3.73 billion at December 31, 2018.

Common Stock Dividend

During the third 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 restructuring charges from the first quarter of 2019 and 2018 transaction costs related to the acquisition of Acxiom. 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 THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2019 AND 2018 (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED)
		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2019			2018			Fav. (Unfav.) % Variance
Revenue:
	Net Revenue	$	2,061.4		$	1,895.7		8.7	%
	Billable Expenses	376.7			401.8			(6.2	)%
Total Revenue		2,438.1			2,297.5			6.1	%
Operating Expenses:
	Salaries and Related Expenses	1,334.4			1,251.4			(6.6	)%
	Office and Other Direct Expenses	367.9			317.0			(16.1	)%
	Billable Expenses	376.7			401.8			6.2	%
	Cost of Services	2,079.0			1,970.2			(5.5	)%
	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	9.8			21.6			54.6	%
	Depreciation and Amortization	69.0			44.0			(56.8	)%
Total Operating Expenses		2,157.8			2,035.8			(6.0	)%
Operating Income		280.3			261.7			7.1	%
Expenses and Other Income:
	Interest Expense	(49.7		)	(27.6		)
	Interest Income	9.5			5.3
	Other Expense, Net	(7.4		)	(15.3		)
Total (Expenses) and Other Income		(47.6		)	(37.6		)
Income Before Income Taxes		232.7			224.1
	Provision for Income Taxes	64.6			60.7
Income of Consolidated Companies		168.1			163.4
	Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates	0.3			0.1
Net Income		168.4			163.5
	Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(2.8		)	(2.5		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders		$	165.6		$	161.0
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders:
Basic		$	0.43		$	0.42
Diluted		$	0.42		$	0.41
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic		386.7			382.6
Diluted		391.8			388.4
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 THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2019 AND 2018 (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED)
		Nine months ended September 30,
		2019			2018			Fav. (Unfav.) % Variance
Revenue:
	Net Revenue	$	6,192.1		$	5,617.9		10.2	%
	Billable Expenses	1,127.4			1,240.5			(9.1	)%
Total Revenue		7,319.5			6,858.4			6.7	%
Operating Expenses:
	Salaries and Related Expenses	4,136.7			3,874.6			(6.8	)%
	Office and Other Direct Expenses	1,144.4			974.1			(17.5	)%
	Billable Expenses	1,127.4			1,240.5			9.1	%
	Cost of Services	6,408.5			6,089.2			(5.2	)%
	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	69.3			85.5			18.9	%
	Depreciation and Amortization	213.1			134.0			(59.0	)%
	Restructuring Charges	33.9			0.0			N/A
Total Operating Expenses		6,724.8			6,308.7			(6.6	)%
Operating Income		594.7			549.7			8.2	%
Expenses and Other Income:
	Interest Expense	(151.1		)	(73.6		)
	Interest Income	25.0			14.0
	Other Expense, Net	(18.1		)	(56.0		)
Total (Expenses) and Other Income		(144.2		)	(115.6		)
Income Before Income Taxes		450.5			434.1
	Provision for Income Taxes	118.7			137.0
Income of Consolidated Companies		331.8			297.1
	Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(0.1		)	(1.9		)
Net Income		331.7			295.2
	Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(4.6		)	(2.5		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders		$	327.1		$	292.7
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders:
Basic		$	0.85		$	0.76
Diluted		$	0.84		$	0.75
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic		385.8			383.2
Diluted		390.3			388.4
Dividends Declared Per Common Share		$	0.705		$	0.630

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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 September 30, 2019
	As Reported			Amortization of Acquired Intangibles			Net Losses on Sales of Businesses1			Adjusted Results
Net Revenue	$	2,061.4								$	2,061.4
Billable Expenses	376.7									376.7
Total Revenue	2,438.1									2,438.1
Cost of Services	2,079.0									2,079.0
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	9.8									9.8
Depreciation and Amortization	69.0			$	21.7					47.3
Total Operating Expense	2,157.8			21.7						2,136.1
Operating Income	280.3			(21.7		)				302.0
Operating Margin on Net Revenue %	13.6		%							14.7		%
Interest Expense, Net	(40.2		)							(40.2		)
Other Expense, Net	(7.4		)				$	(7.7	)	0.3
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(47.6		)				(7.7		)	(39.9		)
Income Before Income Taxes	232.7			(21.7		)	(7.7		)	262.1
Provision for Income Taxes	64.6			4.2			—			68.8
Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates	0.3									0.3
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(2.8		)							(2.8		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	165.6		$	(17.5	)	$	(7.7	)	$	190.8
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	386.7									386.7
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	5.1									5.1
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	391.8									391.8
Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders2:
Basic	$	0.43		$	(0.05	)	$	(0.02	)	$	0.49
Diluted	$	0.42		$	(0.04	)	$	(0.02	)	$	0.49
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets as held for sale.
2 Earnings per share may not add due to rounding.
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)
	Nine Months Ended September 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	$	6,192.1													$	6,192.1
Billable Expenses	1,127.4														1,127.4
Total Revenue	7,319.5														7,319.5
Cost of Services	6,408.5														6,408.5
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	69.3														69.3
Depreciation and Amortization	213.1			$	64.6										148.5
Restructuring Charges	33.9						$	31.8							2.1
Total Operating Expense	6,724.8			64.6			31.8								6,628.4
Operating Income	594.7			(64.6		)	(31.8		)						691.1
Operating Margin on Net Revenue %	9.6		%												11.2		%
Interest Expense, Net	(126.1		)												(126.1		)
Other Expense, Net	(18.1		)							$	(22.3	)			4.2
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(144.2		)							(22.3		)			(121.9		)
Income Before Income Taxes	450.5			(64.6		)	(31.8		)	(22.3		)			569.2
Provision for Income Taxes	118.7			12.6			7.6			—			$	13.9	152.8
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(0.1		)												(0.1		)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(4.6		)												(4.6		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	327.1		$	(52.0	)	$	(24.2	)	$	(22.3	)	$	13.9	$	411.7
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	385.8														385.8
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	4.5														4.5
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	390.3														390.3
Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders2:
Basic	$	0.85		$	(0.13	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.06	)	$	0.04	$	1.07
Diluted	$	0.84		$	(0.13	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.06	)	$	0.04	$	1.05
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets as held for sale.
2 Earnings per share may not add due to rounding.
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 September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Net Revenue	$	2,061.4		$	1,895.7		$	6,192.1		$	5,617.9
EBITA Reconciliation:
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	165.6		$	161.0		$	327.1		$	292.7
Add Back:
Provision for Income Taxes	64.6			60.7			118.7			137.0
Subtract:
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(47.6		)	(37.6		)	(144.2		)	(115.6		)
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Affiliates	0.3			0.1			(0.1		)	(1.9		)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(2.8		)	(2.5		)	(4.6		)	(2.5		)
Operating Income	280.3			261.7			594.7			549.7
Add Back:
Amortization of Acquired Intangibles	21.7			5.1			64.6			15.6
EBITA	$	302.0		$	266.8		$	659.3		$	565.3
EBITA Margin on Net Revenue %	14.7		%	14.1		%	10.6		%	10.1		%
Q1 2019 Restructuring Charges	—			—			31.8			—
Acxiom Transaction Costs	—			11.0			—			12.4
Adjusted EBITA	$	302.0		$	277.8		$	691.1		$	577.7
Adjusted EBITA Margin on Net Revenue %	14.7		%	14.7		%	11.2		%	10.3		%
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 September 30, 2018
	As Reported			Amortization of Acquired Intangibles			Net Losses on Sales of Businesses1			Acxiom Transaction Costs			Adjusted Results
Net Revenue	$	1,895.7											$	1,895.7
Billable Expenses	401.8												401.8
Total Revenue	2,297.5												2,297.5
Cost of Services	1,970.2												1,970.2
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses	21.6									$	11.0		10.6
Depreciation and Amortization	44.0			$	5.1								38.9
Total Operating Expense	2,035.8			5.1						11.0			2,019.7
Operating Income	261.7			(5.1		)				(11.0		)	277.8
Operating Margin on Net Revenue %	13.8		%										14.7		%
Interest Expense, Net	(22.3		)							(3.3		)	(19.0		)
Other Expense, Net	(15.3		)				$	(5.8	)	(10.3		)	0.8
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(37.6		)				(5.8		)	(13.6		)	(18.2		)
Income Before Income Taxes	224.1			(5.1		)	(5.8		)	(24.6		)	259.6
Provision for Income Taxes	60.7			0.2			0.7			6.2			67.8
Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates	0.1												0.1
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(2.5		)										(2.5		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	161.0		$	(4.9	)	$	(5.1	)	$	(18.4	)	$	189.4
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	382.6												382.6
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	5.8												5.8
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	388.4												388.4
Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders2:
Basic	$	0.42		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.05	)	$	0.49
Diluted	$	0.41		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.05	)	$	0.49
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets as held for sale.
2 Earnings per share may not add due to rounding.
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)
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
	As Reported			Amortization of Acquired Intangibles			Net Losses on Sales of Businesses1			Acxiom Transaction Costs			Adjusted Results
Net Revenue	$	5,617.9											$	5,617.9
Billable Expenses	1,240.5												1,240.5
Total Revenue	6,858.4												6,858.4
Cost of Services	6,089.2												6,089.2
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses	85.5									$	12.4		73.1
Depreciation and Amortization	134.0			$	15.6								118.4
Total Operating Expense	6,308.7			15.6						12.4			6,280.7
Operating Income	549.7			(15.6		)				(12.4		)	577.7
Operating Margin on Net Revenue %	9.8		%										10.3		%
Interest Expense, Net	(59.6		)							(3.3		)	(56.3		)
Other (Expense) Income, Net	(56.0		)				$	(50.0	)	(10.3		)	4.3
Total (Expenses) and Other Income	(115.6		)				(50.0		)	(13.6		)	(52.0		)
Income Before Income Taxes	434.1			(15.6		)	(50.0		)	(26.0		)	525.7
Provision for Income Taxes	137.0			0.6			1.1			6.5			145.2
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(1.9		)										(1.9		)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(2.5		)										(2.5		)
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders	$	292.7		$	(15.0	)	$	(48.9	)	$	(19.5	)	$	376.1
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	383.2												383.2
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares	5.2												5.2
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	388.4												388.4
Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders2:
Basic	$	0.76		$	(0.04	)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.05	)	$	0.98
Diluted	$	0.75		$	(0.04	)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.05	)	$	0.97
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets as held for sale.
2 Earnings per share may not add due to rounding.
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

THIRD QUARTER 2019 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL Interpublic Group October 22, 2019

Overview - Third Quarter 2019 • Net revenue growth was 8.7%, and organic growth of net revenue was 1.4% ◦ U.S. organic change was (0.6%) ◦ International organic growth was +4.5% • Operating income was $280.3 million and EBITA was $302.0 million, an 8.7% increase over adjusted EBITA a year ago • EBITA margin was 14.7%, the same level as adjusted EBITA margin in Q3-18 • Diluted EPS was $0.42, and was $0.49 as adjusted compared with $0.49 as adjusted a year ago • Total debt was $3.6 billion on 9/30/19, a decrease of $200 million during the quarter "Organic growth" refers exclusively to the organic change of net revenue. Adjusted diluted EPS is adjusted for amortization of acquired intangibles and sales of businesses. See reconciliation of organic net revenue change on page 17 and adjusted non-GAAP reconciliations on pages 19 and 21. 2

Operating Performance (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Net Revenue $ 2,061.4 $ 1,895.7 Billable Expenses 376.7 401.8 Total Revenue 2,438.1 2,297.5 Salaries and Related Expenses 1,334.4 1,251.4 Office and Other Direct Expenses 367.9 317.0 Billable Expenses 376.7 401.8 Cost of Services 2,079.0 1,970.2 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (1) 9.8 21.6 Depreciation and Amortization 69.0 44.0 Operating Income 280.3 261.7 Interest Expense, net (1) (40.2) (22.3) Other Expense, net (1) (7.4) (15.3) Income Before Income Taxes 232.7 224.1 Provision for Income Taxes 64.6 60.7 Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates 0.3 0.1 Net Income 168.4 163.5 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2.8) (2.5) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 165.6 $ 161.0 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic $ 0.43 $ 0.42 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Diluted $ 0.42 $ 0.41 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 386.7 382.6 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 391.8 388.4 Dividends Declared per Common Share $ 0.235 $ 0.210 (1) Three months ended September 30, 2018 includes expense related to Acxiom transaction costs of $11.0 in Selling, General and 3 Administrative Expenses, $3.3 in Interest Expense, net and $10.3 in Other Expense, net.

Net Revenue ($ in Millions) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended $ % Change $ % Change September 30, 2018 $ 1,895.7 $ 5,617.9 Total change 165.7 8.7% 574.2 10.2% Foreign currency (23.9) (1.3%) (119.1) (2.1%) Net acquisitions/(divestitures) 163.6 8.6% 495.3 8.8% Organic 26.0 1.4% 198.0 3.5% September 30, 2019 $ 2,061.4 $ 6,192.1 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Change Change 2019 2018 Organic Total 2019 2018 Organic Total IAN $ 1,743.9 $ 1,580.5 1.2% 10.3% $ 5,260.9 $ 4,690.9 3.8% 12.2% CMG $ 317.5 $ 315.2 2.1% 0.7% $ 931.2 $ 927.0 2.0% 0.5% See reconciliation of segment organic net revenue change on pages 17-18. 4

Geographic Net Revenue Change Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 Organic Total Organic Total United States (0.6%) 13.1% 1.8% 15.8% International 4.5% 1.9% 6.2% 1.6% United Kingdom 0.5% (1.1%) 3.6% 1.9% Continental Europe 6.6% 2.4% 7.8% 1.3% Asia Pacific (0.5%) (2.7%) 1.0% (2.6%) Latin America 23.0% 16.4% 24.0% 12.6% All Other Markets 3.5% 3.2% 4.5% 1.0% Worldwide 1.4% 8.7% 3.5% 10.2% “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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, % Increase / % Increase/ 2019 2018 (Decrease) 2019 2018 (Decrease) Salaries & Related $ 1,334.4 $ 1,251.4 6.6% $ 4,136.7 $ 3,874.6 6.8% % of Net Revenue 64.7% 66.0% 66.8% 69.0% Office & Other Direct 367.9 317.0 16.1% 1,144.4 974.1 17.5% % of Net Revenue 17.8% 16.7% 18.5% 17.3% Selling, General & Administrative (1) 9.8 21.6 (54.6)% 69.3 85.5 (18.9)% % of Net Revenue 0.5% 1.1% 1.1% 1.5% Depreciation (2) 47.3 38.9 21.6% 148.5 118.4 25.4% % of Net Revenue 2.2% 2.1% 2.4% 2.1% Amortization of Acquired Intangibles (2) 21.7 5.1 325.5% 64.6 15.6 314.1% % of Net Revenue 1.1% 0.2% 1.0% 0.3% Restructuring 0.0 — N/A 33.9 — N/A % of Net Revenue 0.0% N/A 0.5% N/A (1) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the decrease was primarily attributable to lower professional fees, mainly driven by transaction costs of $11.0 or 0.6% and $12.4 or 0.2%, respectively, related to the acquisition of Acxiom in 2018. (2) For the three months ended September 30, 2019, depreciation and amortization from Acxiom was $11.3 and $17.0, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, depreciation and amortization from Acxiom was $31.6 and $50.3, respectively. 6

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Amortization of Net Losses on As Reported Acquired Sales of Adjusted Intangibles Businesses Results Operating Income and EBITA $ 280.3$ (21.7) $ 302.0 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (47.6) $ (7.7) (39.9) Income Before Income Taxes 232.7 (21.7) (7.7) 262.1 Provision for Income Taxes 64.6 4.2 68.8 Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates 0.3 0.3 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2.8) (2.8) Diluted EPS Components: Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 165.6 $ (17.5)$ (7.7)$ 190.8 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 391.8 391.8 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: $ 0.42$ (0.04)$ (0.02)$ 0.49 See full reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP diluted earnings per share on page 19. Earnings per share may not add due to rounding. 7

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Nine Months Ended September 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 $ 594.7$ (64.6)$ (31.8) $ 691.1 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (144.2) $ (22.3) (121.9) Income Before Income Taxes 450.5 (64.6) (31.8) (22.3) 569.2 Provision for Income Taxes 118.7 12.6 7.6 $ 13.9 152.8 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.1) (0.1) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (4.6) (4.6) Diluted EPS Components: Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 327.1 $ (52.0)$ (24.2)$ (22.3)$ 13.9 $ 411.7 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 390.3 390.3 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: $ 0.84$ (0.13)$ (0.06)$ (0.06)$ 0.04 $ 1.05 See full reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP diluted earnings per share on page 20. Earnings per share may not add due to rounding. 8

Cash Flow Three Months Ended September 30, ($ in Millions) 2019 2018 NET INCOME $ 168.4 $ 163.5 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Depreciation & amortization 85.6 59.2 Deferred taxes 1.5 8.1 Net losses on sales of businesses 7.7 5.8 Other non-cash items 0.4 5.6 Change in working capital, net (47.2) (29.8) Change in operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities (1.2) — Change in other non-current assets & liabilities 9.4 18.6 Net cash provided by in Operating Activities 224.6 231.0 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (53.7) (44.2) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (3.5) Other investing activities 10.9 (11.3) Net cash used in Investing Activities (42.8) (59.0) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 40.8 (673.9) Exercise of stock options 3.6 2.1 Proceeds from long-term debt (1) — 1,994.2 Repurchases of common stock — (2.6) Repayment of long-term debt (200.1) (0.2) Common stock dividends (90.8) (80.4) Acquisition-related payments (2.3) (14.4) Distributions to noncontrolling interests (4.3) (2.8) Tax payments for employee shares withheld (0.3) (0.8) Other financing activities 0.1 (11.6) Net cash (used in) provided by Financing Activities (253.3) 1,209.6 Currency effect (21.4) (7.8) Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (92.9) $ 1,373.8 (1) Relates to proceeds from our September 2018 debt issuance of $2,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes to finance the Acxiom acquisition. 9

Balance Sheet – Current Portion ($ in Millions) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 520.5 $ 673.4 $ 1,860.2 Accounts receivable, net 4,047.8 5,126.6 4,009.1 Accounts receivable, billable to clients 2,018.7 1,900.6 1,995.9 Assets held for sale 22.8 5.7 5.7 Other current assets 440.2 476.6 459.6 Total current assets $ 7,050.0 $ 8,182.9 $ 8,330.5 CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 5,656.0 $ 6,698.1 $ 5,515.1 Accrued liabilities 634.3 806.9 571.0 Contract liabilities 562.4 533.9 514.4 Short-term borrowings (1) 244.8 73.7 82.6 Current portion of long-term debt 3.3 0.1 0.1 Liabilities held for sale 36.0 11.2 8.5 Current portion of operating leases (2) 261.6 —— Total current liabilities $ 7,398.4 $ 8,123.9 $ 6,691.7 (1) Increase primarily attributable to issuance of commercial paper. (2) Increase from prior periods is due to adoption of new lease accounting standard. 10

Debt Maturity Schedule ($ in Millions) Total Debt = $3.6 billion $600 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 3.75% 4.20% 4.65% 5.40% Short-Term Debt Senior Notes Term Loan (pre-payable) Senior Notes shown at face value on September 30, 2019 11

Summary  Foundation for sustained value creation in top talent, strong agency brands and key strategic initiatives o Quality of our agency offerings o Integrated digital and digital specialists o "Open architecture” solutions o Data management at scale  Continued focus on growth and margin improvement  Effective expense management an ongoing priority  Financial strength an ongoing source of value creation – Maintain our strong balance sheet – Focus on debt deleveraging – Continue to grow our common share dividend – Return to share repurchases when appropriate 12

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Operating Performance (Amounts in Millions, Nine Months Ended September 30, except per share amounts) 2019 2018 Net Revenue $ 6,192.1 $ 5,617.9 Billable Expenses 1,127.4 1,240.5 Total Revenue 7,319.5 6,858.4 Salaries and Related Expenses 4,136.7 3,874.6 Office and Other Direct Expenses 1,144.4 974.1 Billable Expenses 1,127.4 1,240.5 Cost of Services 6,408.5 6,089.2 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (1) 69.3 85.5 Depreciation and Amortization 213.1 134.0 Restructuring Charges 33.9 0.0 Operating Income 594.7 549.7 Interest Expense, net (1) (126.1) (59.6) Other Expense, net (1) (18.1) (56.0) Income Before Income Taxes 450.5 434.1 Provision for Income Taxes 118.7 137.0 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.1) (1.9) Net Income 331.7 295.2 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (4.6) (2.5) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 327.1 $ 292.7 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic $ 0.85 $ 0.76 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Diluted $ 0.84 $ 0.75 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 385.8 383.2 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 390.3 388.4 Dividends Declared per Common Share $ 0.705 $ 0.630 (1) Nine months ended September 30, 2018 includes expense related to Acxiom transaction costs of $12.4 in Selling, General and 14 Administrative Expenses, $3.3 in Interest Expense, net and $10.3 in Other Expense, net.

Cash Flow ($ in Millions) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 NET INCOME $ 331.7 $ 295.2 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Depreciation & amortization 278.4 197.9 Deferred taxes (1.5) (22.9) Net losses on sales of businesses 19.5 50.0 Other non-cash items 9.2 13.6 Change in working capital, net (160.3) (867.3) Change in operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 2.8 — Change in other non-current assets & liabilities (56.2) 6.8 Net cash provided by (used in) Operating Activities 423.6 (326.7) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (133.8) (105.7) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (0.6) (12.0) Other investing activities 13.7 1.1 Net cash used in Investing Activities (120.7) (116.6) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 173.1 (4.6) Exercise of stock options 4.2 9.1 Proceeds from long-term debt (1) — 1,994.2 Repurchases of common stock — (117.1) Repayment of long-term debt (300.2) (4.9) Common stock dividends (272.2) (241.6) Tax payments for employee shares withheld (22.3) (28.8) Acquisition-related payments (15.3) (30.4) Distributions to noncontrolling interests (12.4) (13.4) Other financing activities 0.1 (11.9) Net cash (used in) provided by Financing Activities (445.0) 1,550.6 Currency effect (11.1) (35.3) Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ (153.2) $ 1,072.0 (1) Relates to proceeds from our September 2018 debt issuance of $2,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes to finance the 15 Acxiom acquisition.

Depreciation and Amortization ($ in Millions) 2019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD 2019 Depreciation (1) $ 49.5 $ 51.7 $ 47.3 $ 148.5 Amortization of acquired intangibles (1) 21.6 21.3 21.7 64.6 Amortization of restricted stock and other non-cash compensation 28.2 15.9 14.2 58.3 Net amortization of bond discounts and deferred financing costs 2.3 2.3 2.4 7.0 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 September 30, 2019, depreciation and amortization from Acxiom was $11.3 and $17.0, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, depreciation and amortization from Acxiom was $31.6 and $50.3, respectively. 16

Reconciliation of Organic Net Revenue ($ in Millions) Components of Change Change Three Months Net Three Months Ended Foreign Acquisitions / Ended September 30, 2018 Currency (Divestitures) Organic September 30, 2019 Organic Total Segment IAN $ 1,580.5 $ (20.0) $ 163.9 $ 19.5 $ 1,743.9 1.2% 10.3% CMG 315.2 (3.9) (0.3) 6.5 317.5 2.1% 0.7% Total $ 1,895.7 $ (23.9) $ 163.6 $ 26.0 $ 2,061.4 1.4% 8.7% Geographic United States $ 1,160.9 $ 0.0 $ 159.2 $ (7.1) $ 1,313.0 (0.6%) 13.1% International 734.8 (23.9) 4.4 33.1 748.4 4.5% 1.9% United Kingdom 174.0 (9.0) 6.3 0.8 172.1 0.5% (1.1%) Continental Europe 152.0 (5.9) (0.4) 10.0 155.7 6.6% 2.4% Asia Pacific 210.6 (3.5) (1.1) (1.0) 205.0 (0.5%) (2.7%) Latin America 84.0 (5.2) (0.3) 19.3 97.8 23.0% 16.4% All Other Markets 114.2 (0.3) (0.1) 4.0 117.8 3.5% 3.2% Worldwide $ 1,895.7 $ (23.9) $ 163.6 $ 26.0 $ 2,061.4 1.4% 8.7% 17

Reconciliation of Organic Net Revenue ($ in Millions) Components of Change Change Nine Months Net Nine Months Ended Foreign Acquisitions / Ended September 30, 2018 Currency (Divestitures) Organic September 30, 2019 Organic Total Segment IAN $ 4,690.9 $ (102.7) $ 492.8 $ 179.9 $ 5,260.9 3.8% 12.2% CMG 927.0 (16.4) 2.5 18.1 931.2 2.0% 0.5% Total $ 5,617.9 $ (119.1) $ 495.3 $ 198.0 $ 6,192.1 3.5% 10.2% Geographic United States $ 3,424.7 $ 0.0 $ 478.4 $ 61.7 $ 3,964.8 1.8% 15.8% International 2,193.2 (119.1) 16.9 136.3 2,227.3 6.2% 1.6% United Kingdom 513.2 (29.7) 20.8 18.5 522.8 3.6% 1.9% Continental Europe 489.4 (30.6) (1.4) 38.4 495.8 7.8% 1.3% Asia Pacific 603.6 (23.0) 1.2 6.3 588.1 1.0% (2.6%) Latin America 239.9 (25.7) (1.5) 57.5 270.2 24.0% 12.6% All Other Markets 347.1 (10.1) (2.2) 15.6 350.4 4.5% 1.0% Worldwide $ 5,617.9 $ (119.1) $ 495.3 $ 198.0 $ 6,192.1 3.5% 10.2% 18

Reconciliation of Adjusted Results (1) (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Amortization of Net Losses on As Reported Acquired Sales of Adjusted Intangibles Businesses Results Operating Income and EBITA $ 280.3 $ (21.7) $ 302.0 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (47.6) $ (7.7) (39.9) Income Before Income Taxes 232.7 (21.7) (7.7) 262.1 Provision for Income Taxes 64.6 4.2 68.8 Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates 0.3 0.3 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2.8) (2.8) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 165.6 $ (17.5) $ (7.7) $ 190.8 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 386.7 386.7 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares 5.1 5.1 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 391.8 391.8 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic $ 0.43 $ (0.05) $ (0.02) $ 0.49 Diluted $ 0.42 $ (0.04) $ (0.02) $ 0.49 (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. Earnings per share may not add due to rounding. 19

Reconciliation of Adjusted Results (1) (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Nine Months Ended September 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 $ 594.7 $ (64.6) $ (31.8) $ 691.1 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (144.2) $ (22.3) (121.9) Income Before Income Taxes 450.5 (64.6) (31.8) (22.3) 569.2 Provision for Income Taxes 118.7 12.6 7.6 $ 13.9 152.8 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (0.1) (0.1) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (4.6) (4.6) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 327.1 $ (52.0) $ (24.2) $ (22.3) $ 13.9 $ 411.7 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 385.8 385.8 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares 4.5 4.5 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 390.3 390.3 Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic $ 0.85 $ (0.13) $ (0.06) $ (0.06) $ 0.04 $ 1.07 Diluted $ 0.84 $ (0.13) $ (0.06) $ (0.06) $ 0.04 $ 1.05 (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. Earnings per share may not add due to rounding. 20

Adjusted EBITA Reconciliation (1) ($ in Millions) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Net Revenue $ 2,061.4 $ 1,895.7 $ 6,192.1 $ 5,617.9 EBITA Reconciliation: Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 165.6 $ 161.0 $ 327.1 $ 292.7 Add Back: Provision for Income Taxes 64.6 60.7 118.7 137.0 Subtract: Total (Expenses) and Other Income (47.6) (37.6) (144.2) (115.6) Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Affiliates 0.3 0.1 (0.1) (1.9) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2.8) (2.5) (4.6) (2.5) Operating Income 280.3 261.7 594.7 549.7 Add Back: Amortization of Acquired Intangibles 21.7 5.1 64.6 15.6 EBITA $ 302.0 $ 266.8 $ 659.3 $ 565.3 EBITA Margin on Net Revenue % 14.7% 14.1% 10.6% 10.1% Q1 2019 Restructuring Charges —— 31.8 — Acxiom Transaction Costs — 11.0 — 12.4 Adjusted EBITA $ 302.0 $ 277.8 $ 691.1 $ 577.7 Adjusted EBITA Margin on Net Revenue % 14.7% 14.7% 11.2% 10.3% (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 September 30, 2018 Amortization of Net Losses on Acxiom As Reported Acquired Sales of Transaction Adjusted Intangibles Businesses Costs Results Operating Income and Adjusted EBITA $ 261.7 $ (5.1) $ (11.0) $ 277.8 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (37.6) $ (5.8) (13.6) (18.2) Income Before Income Taxes 224.1 (5.1) (5.8) (24.6) 259.6 Provision for Income Taxes 60.7 0.2 0.7 6.2 67.8 Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates 0.1 0.1 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2.5) (2.5) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 161.0 $ (4.9) $ (5.1) $ (18.4) $ 189.4 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 382.6 382.6 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares 5.8 5.8 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 388.4 388.4 Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic $ 0.42 $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ 0.49 Diluted $ 0.41 $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ 0.49 (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. Earnings per share may not add due to rounding. 22

Reconciliation of Adjusted Results (1) (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Amortization of Net Losses on Acxiom As Reported Acquired Sales of Transaction Adjusted Intangibles Businesses Costs Results Operating Income and Adjusted EBITA $ 549.7 $ (15.6) $ (12.4) $ 577.7 Total (Expenses) and Other Income (115.6) $ (50.0) (13.6) (52.0) Income Before Income Taxes 434.1 (15.6) (50.0) (26.0) 525.7 Provision for Income Taxes 137.0 0.6 1.1 6.5 145.2 Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (1.9) (1.9) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2.5) (2.5) Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders $ 292.7 $ (15.0) $ (48.9) $ (19.5) $ 376.1 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 383.2 383.2 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares 5.2 5.2 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 388.4 388.4 Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic $ 0.76 $ (0.04) $ (0.13) $ (0.05) $ 0.98 Diluted $ 0.75 $ (0.04) $ (0.13) $ (0.05) $ 0.97 (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. Earnings per share may not add due to rounding. 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 (1) (1) Contributing to the improved ratio is the inclusion Acxiom, which has a lower ratio of salaries and related expenses as a percentage of its net revenue. 26

Salaries & Related Expenses (% of Net Revenue) Three and Nine Months Ended September 30 2019 2018 “All Other Salaries & Related,” not shown, was 1.4% and 1.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 1.8% and 2.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 27

Office & Other Direct Expenses (1) (1) 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. 28

Office & Other Direct Expenses (% of Net Revenue) Three and Nine Months Ended September 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 30 on October 1, 2018.

Credit Facility and Term Loan Covenants ($ in Millions) Last Twelve Months Ended Covenants September 30, 2019 I. Interest Coverage Ratio (not less than): 5.00x Actual Interest Coverage Ratio: 8.53x II. Leverage Ratio (not greater than) (1): 3.75x Actual Leverage Ratio: 2.54x Last Twelve Months Ended Interest Expense Reconciliation (2) September 30, 2019 Interest Expense: $200.5 - Interest Income 32.8 - Other 1.0 Net Interest Expense: $166.7 Last Twelve Months Ended EBITDA Reconciliation (2) September 30, 2019 Operating Income: $1,053.8 + Depreciation and Amortization 368.9 EBITDA: $1,422.7 (1) Pursuant to Amendment No. 1 of the Credit Agreement, the maximum leverage ratio decreased from 4.00x to 3.75x on the last day of the fourth fiscal quarter ending after the closing date of the Acxiom acquisition. (2) Calculated as defined in the Credit Facility and Term Loan agreements. 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

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