NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced that its diluted net income per common share for the third quarter of 2016 increased nine cents, or 9.3%, to $1.06 per share versus $0.97 per share for the third quarter of 2015.

Omnicom's worldwide revenue in the third quarter of 2016 increased 2.3% to $3,791.1 million from $3,706.6 million in the third quarter of 2015. The components of the change in revenue included an increase in revenue from organic growth of 3.2%, an increase in revenue from acquisitions, net of dispositions of 0.4% and a decrease in revenue from the negative impact of foreign exchange rates of 1.3% when compared to the third quarter of 2015.

Across our regional markets, organic revenue growth in the third quarter of 2016 was 1.7% in North America, 5.2% in the United Kingdom, 2.0% in the Euro Markets and Other Europe, 8.0% in Asia Pacific, 11.9% in Latin America and 15.6% in the Middle East and Africa when compared to the same quarter of 2015.

The change in organic revenue in the third quarter of 2016 as compared to the third quarter of 2015 in our four fundamental disciplines was as follows: advertising increased 3.6%, CRM increased 1.6%, public relations increased 4.4% and specialty communications increased 6.2%.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2016 increased $24.8 million, or 5.8%, to $453.1 million from $428.3 million in the third quarter of 2015. Our operating margin for the third quarter of 2016 increased to 12.0% versus 11.6% for the third quarter of 2015.

For the third quarter of 2016, earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles ("EBITA") increased $27.4 million, or 6.0%, to $482.1 million from $454.7 million in the third quarter of 2015. Our EBITA margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) increased to 12.7% for the third quarter of 2016 versus 12.3% in the third quarter of 2015.

For the third quarter of 2016, our income tax rate was 32.7% compared to 32.8% for the same period in 2015.

Net income for the third quarter of 2016 increased $14.5 million, or 6.1%, to $253.8 million from $239.3 million in the third quarter of 2015.

Year-to-date

Diluted net income per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased 25 cents, or 8.2%, to $3.31 per share compared to $3.06 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Worldwide revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased 1.8% to $11,175.1 million from $10,981.1 million in the same period of 2015. The components of the change in revenue included an increase in revenue from organic growth of 3.4%, an increase in revenue from acquisitions, net of dispositions of 0.3% and a decrease in revenue from the negative impact of foreign exchange rates of 1.9% when compared to the same period of 2015.

Across our regional markets for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, organic revenue growth was 3.1% in North America, 3.6% in the United Kingdom, 3.1% in the Euro Markets and Other Europe, 5.9% in Asia Pacific, 1.4% in Latin America and 5.1% in the Middle East and Africa when compared to the same period of 2015.

The change in organic revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 in our four fundamental disciplines was as follows: advertising increased 6.4%, public relations increased 1.2% and specialty communications increased 4.3%, while CRM decreased 0.6%.

Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $62.4 million, or 4.6%, to $1,407.0 million compared to $1,344.6 million for the same period in 2015. Our operating margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to 12.6% versus 12.2% for the same period in 2015.

Omnicom's EBITA for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased 4.7%, or $67.3 million, to $1,492.7 million from $1,425.4 million for the same period in 2015. Our EBITA margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to 13.4% versus 13.0% for the same period in 2015.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our income tax rate was 32.6% compared to 32.8% for the same period in 2015.

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased $36.0 million, or 4.7%, to $798.3 million from $762.3 million versus the same period in 2015.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We used certain non-GAAP financial measures in describing our performance above. We use EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles) and EBITA margin (defined as EBITA divided by revenue) as additional operating performance measures, which excludes the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets (primarily consisting of amortization arising from acquisitions), because we believe it is a useful measure for investors to evaluate the performance of our businesses. The financial tables at the end of this document reconcile EBITA to the GAAP financial measure of net income for the periods presented.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Follow us on Twitter for the latest news.

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    Omnicom Group Inc.

    Consolidated Statements of Income

    Three Months Ended September 30

    (Unaudited)

    (Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)


                                                      2016                  2015
                                                      ----                  ----


    Revenue                                       $3,791.1              $3,706.6

    Operating
     Expenses:

    Salary and
     service
     costs                                         2,855.3               2,799.8

    Occupancy
     and other
     costs                                           305.5                 303.0
                                                     -----                 -----

      Costs of
       services                                    3,160.8               3,102.8

    Selling,
     general
     and
     administrative
     expenses                                        104.1                 103.7

     Depreciation
     and
     amortization                                     73.1                  71.8
                                                      ----                  ----

    Total
     operating
     expenses                                      3,338.0               3,278.3

    Operating
     Income                                          453.1                 428.3

    Add back:
     Amortization
     of
     intangibles                                      29.0                  26.4
                                                      ----                  ----

    EBITA (a)                                        482.1                 454.7

     Amortization
     of
     intangibles                                      29.0                  26.4

    Operating
     Income                                          453.1                 428.3

    Net
     Interest
     Expense                                          42.0                  35.9
                                                      ----                  ----

    Income
     before
     income
     taxes                                           411.1                 392.4

    Income tax
     expense                                         134.3                 128.9

    Income from
     equity
     method
     investments                                       1.4                   3.2
                                                       ---                   ---

    Net income                                       278.2                 266.7

    Less: Net
     income
     allocated
     to
     noncontrolling
     interests                                        24.4                  27.4
                                                      ----                  ----

    Net income
     - Omnicom
     Group Inc.                                      253.8                 239.3

    Less: Net
     income
     allocated
     to
     participating
     securities                                        1.2                   2.5

    Net income
     available
     for common
     shares                                         $252.6                $236.8
                                                    ======                ======


    Net income
     per common
     share  -
     Omnicom
     Group Inc.

    Basic                                            $1.06                 $0.97

    Diluted                                          $1.06                 $0.97


    Weighted
     average
     shares (in
     millions)

    Basic                                            237.4                 243.2

    Diluted                                          238.7                 244.4


    Dividend
     declared
     per common
     share                                           $0.55                 $0.50


    (a)       EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and
     amortization of intangibles) is a non-GAAP financial measure.  We
     use EBITA as an additional operating performance measure, which
     excludes the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets
     (primarily consisting of amortization arising from acquisitions),
     because we believe it is a useful measure for investors to evaluate
     the performance of our businesses. The above table reconciles EBITA
     to the GAAP financial measures for the periods presented.  Non-GAAP
     financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as
     a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with
     U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be

    Omnicom Group Inc.

    Consolidated Statements of Income

    Nine Months Ended September 30

    (Unaudited)

    (Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)


                                                       2016                   2015
                                                       ----                   ----


    Revenue                                       $11,175.1              $10,981.1

    Operating
     expenses:

    Salary and
     service costs                                  8,304.5                8,159.8

    Occupancy and
     other costs                                      920.2                  942.0
                                                      -----                  -----

      Cost of
       services                                     9,224.7                9,101.8

    Selling,
     general and
     administrative
     expenses                                         323.1                  316.0

    Depreciation
     and
     amortization                                     220.3                  218.7
                                                      -----                  -----

    Total
     operating
     expenses                                       9,768.1                9,636.5
                                                    -------                -------

    Operating
     Income                                         1,407.0                1,344.6

    Add back:
     Amortization
     of
     intangibles                                       85.7                   80.8
                                                       ----                   ----

    EBITA (a)                                       1,492.7                1,425.4

    Amortization
     of
     intangibles                                       85.7                   80.8

    Operating
     Income                                         1,407.0                1,344.6

    Net Interest
     Expense                                          127.0                  104.7
                                                      -----                  -----

    Income before
     income taxes                                   1,280.0                1,239.9

    Income tax
     expense                                          417.7                  406.9

    Income from
     equity method
     investments                                        4.0                    6.2
                                                        ---                    ---

    Net income                                        866.3                  839.2

    Less: Net
     income
     allocated to
     noncontrolling
     interests                                         68.0                   76.9
                                                       ----                   ----

    Net income -
     Omnicom Group
     Inc.                                             798.3                  762.3

    Less: Net
     income
     allocated to
     participating
     securities                                         4.8                    9.0

    Net income
     available for
     common shares                                   $793.5                 $753.3
                                                     ======                 ======


    Net income per
     common share
     - Omnicom
     Group Inc.

    Basic                                             $3.33                  $3.08

    Diluted                                           $3.31                  $3.06


    Weighted
     average
     shares (in
     millions)

    Basic                                             238.4                  244.7

    Diluted                                           239.6                  245.8


    Dividend
     declared per
     common share                                     $1.60                  $1.50


    (a)       EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes and
     amortization of intangibles) is a non-GAAP financial measure.  We
     use EBITA as an additional operating performance measure, which
     excludes the non-cash amortization expense of intangible assets
     (primarily consisting of amortization arising from acquisitions),
     because we believe it is a useful measure for investors to evaluate
     the performance of our businesses. The above table reconciles EBITA
     to the GAAP financial measures for the periods presented.  Non-GAAP
     financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as
     a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with
     U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be

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