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Wren said clients reinvest savings immediately, tied to Omnicom's focus on measurement and reporting results back. Answered.

Wren and the CTO described efficiency and effectiveness gains from agentic workflows but gave no location or quantum of savings.

Phil said AI is not the primary driver of labor synergies. Key sources are duplicate corporate roles, regional organization streamlining, and nearshoring/offshoring/outsourcing acceleration. Both Omnicom and IPG leaders involved in selection decisions.

John acknowledged savings could go either way but said compensation models will shift to performance-based outcomes. Paolo emphasized AI enables 20-50x more concepts and synthetic pre-testing, expanding output rather than just reducing cost. John added Omnicom's scale and intellectual capability provide competitive differentiation.

John identified three areas: media (50-60% bigger with better offerings), healthcare (strong assets punching above weight despite recent bumps), and precision marketing (seeing daylight past Cordero consulting issue).

John said conversations touch new topics like AI and auto sector difficulties but fundamentally budgets have not been slashed. Clients have dealt with challenges and see through to the other side. Not euphoric but stable.

John signaled openness to semiannual reporting to match European competitors Publicis and WPP. Phil noted quarterly reporting is good discipline but would evaluate the option if rules changed, acknowledging sell-side and buy-side preference for quarterly disclosure.

Phil noted responses vary by industry and geography. John provided the Cannes anecdote, 37,000 professionals and tariff was never mentioned, suggesting the industry is looking past it.

John and Paulo argued efficiency savings get reinvested by clients in more content and media. Personalization requires more content, offsetting volume efficiency gains.

Phil identified EU as the largest remaining but declined to name others, saying each is at a different review phase. Both expressed strong confidence in closing in H2.

Phil listed the 5 approved jurisdictions. John expressed 100% commitment to closing, saying antitrust analysis shows no material issues given Google/Meta competitive context.

John said auto clients are on multiyear contracts giving comfort but acknowledged uncertainty. CPG is not a huge percentage of Omnicom's business. Phil noted clients want flexibility and clarity.

John identified principal media, Acxiom/Epsilon first-party data products, and AI-driven measurement improvements as key revenue synergy sources from the IPG combination.

Named point-in-time lumpiness, FICO World and AWS as drivers and pointed to margin growth next year, but did not size any of them.

Candid that the program has slipped versus expectations and that usage is theoretical until certification lands.

Lansing estimated VantageScore's paid market share at roughly 2% across verticals, noting bureaus bundle VantageScore for free with FICO purchases. In nonconforming mortgages, VantageScore is not used at all.

Lansing gave two reasons: competitive parity with VantageScore and classic new product launch pricing to encourage widespread 10T adoption.

Lansing said DLP is on track and timing does not materially affect revenue. The key guidance variable is volume driven by interest rates, which is why they want another quarter before revising.

Weber declined to provide specifics on non-mortgage pricing, citing complexity across tiers and competitive reasons.

Lansing said bureau access to the performance model is still under discussion, with the per-score vs performance split uncertain pending lender throughput analysis.

Weber cited third-party analysis showing FICO market share in the mid-90s percent range, with securitization-based analysis in the high 90s.

Lansing cited B2C cost of goods (credit file data), additional hires, and increased innovation investment. Weber added B2C marketing investment showing strong payback.

Robert credited proprietary IP and consumer engagement, and Lavanya added brand investment and product innovations like RealAssist.

Robert pointed to prior simplification (Foxtel, News America Marketing) and spoke of optionality on structure without committing to a specific action.

Chandrashekar described AI benefits across product enhancement (Factiva, book translation, audiobooks, conversational search), coding and development efficiency, and back-office operations. Did not provide specific cost savings quantification but emphasized every business is pursuing these opportunities.

Thomson dismissed Homes.com as a competitive threat while highlighting realtor.com's positive trajectory. Chandrashekar noted 3x visits vs Homes.com, 2x vs Redfin, and fastest revenue growth in 4 years.

Thomson confirmed openness to structural changes and emphasized transparency, accelerated buyback, and maintained dividend. Described continued 'concentrated contemplation' on maximizing shareholder value.

Thomson pointed to Foxtel sale as evidence of simplification and noted realtor.com is poised to surge when property market improves. Called ongoing review 'concentrated contemplation.'

Thomson confirmed ongoing structural review but cited US property market depression as reason for underappreciation of realtor.com value. Emphasized focus on maximizing shareholder value without specifying next targets.

Thomson confirmed portfolio review continues beyond Foxtel but gave no specific timeline or targets. Highlighted realtor.com adjacency revenues grew 51% year-over-year.

Thomson acknowledged the value gap but cited multiple moving parts including REA's Rightmove bid, Foxtel discussions, and cyclical housing slump affecting realtor.com valuation.

Management addressed the question directly with specific data points.

Management addressed the question directly with specific data points.

Management addressed the question directly with specific data points.

Management addressed the question directly with specific data points.

Management addressed the question directly with specific data points.

Management addressed the question directly with specific data points.

Management addressed the question directly with specific data points.

Management addressed the question directly with specific data points.

Henry cited a new PCS management team, new products, a revamped real estate strategy, and expansion into the wealth channel and GPs as the acceleration levers.

Management addressed the question with specific commentary.

Management addressed the question with specific commentary.

Management addressed the question with specific commentary.

Management addressed the question with specific commentary.

Management addressed the question with specific commentary.

Management addressed the question with specific commentary.

Eric quantified the enterprise data office program at 20% on a half-billion-dollar base but not the MI-specific annualized benefit asked for.

Martina highlighted Ratings analytical workflow augmentation and new CTO hire for scaling AI. Eric noted AI margin benefits are just beginning with bigger impact expected in 2027-2028.

Martina declined to quantify AI revenue contribution. Grouped benefits into three buckets: advanced product capabilities (Document Intelligence), paid add-ons (iLEVEL automated data ingestion, Copilot for energy), and new data set sales from CCO/Kensho conversations.

Martina described enterprise models insulating from headcount-driven volatility and highlighted proactive approach to adding AI and agentic workflows to create value for customers.

Martina described GenAI tool integration for sales teams and CRM enhancements, consistent metric tracking with finance team, and CCO remaining a tight-knit team with selective additions.

Martina reiterated that the spin is about maximizing long-term shareholder value, allowing both businesses to pursue strategies independently with enhanced focus.

Martina described U.S. optimism in private markets and M&A, while Europe and Asia sentiment was more neutral. Positioned S&P Global as a resource for clients navigating uncertainty.