LiveRamp to be Acquired by Publicis Groupe for $38.50 Per Share in All-Cash Transaction

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LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Publicis Groupe for $38.50 per share in an all-cash transaction, valued at $2.546 billion.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed

  LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with MMS USA Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Publicis Groupe S.A., for an all-cash acquisition.

• Acquisition Price Set at $38.50 Per Share

  Each outstanding share of LiveRamp common stock will be converted into the right to receive $38.50 in cash, representing a significant premium to the closing price on May 15, 2026.

• Board Unanimously Approved Transaction

  LiveRamp's Board of Directors unanimously determined the merger terms are fair and in the best interests of the company and its stockholders, recommending approval.

• Equity Awards Converted to Restricted Cash

  Outstanding Company Options, Restricted Stock Awards, RSU Awards, and PSU Awards will be converted into restricted cash awards based on the merger consideration, subject to existing terms and full vesting upon a 'Qualifying Termination'.

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This 8-K filing announces a definitive merger agreement for LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. to be acquired by Publicis Groupe for $38.50 per share in cash. This is a thesis-altering event, providing immediate and certain value to shareholders at a significant premium to the prior trading day's closing price. The unanimous approval by LiveRamp's Board of Directors underscores strong conviction in the deal. The transaction is substantial, with an equity value of $2.546 billion, and is subject to customary shareholder and regulatory approvals, including HSR, other antitrust, FDI, and CFIUS clearances. The company also disclosed its Q4 and fiscal year 2026 results, but the acquisition news is the dominant market driver, leading to the cancellation of the earnings conference call.