LiveRamp’s (RAMP) Profits Surge Just As A Buyout Nears The Finish Line

LiveRamp shareholders approved the MMS USA merger, reelected three board members, and approved equity plan expansion and executive compensation. However, a proposal on merger-related executive compensation failed. LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP) is a data connectivity and identity resolution services provider.

LiveRamp shareholders approved a $2.2B deal under which LiveRamp will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Publicis, with 92% of represented shares voting in favor and less than 1% against. The vote also rejected executives’ $82.6M payout, according to the article. Omnicom has begun transitioning away from LiveRamp, while Havas said it will keep access.

LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) reported Q2 CY2026 sales of $214 million, up 9.8% year on year and in line with Wall Street estimates. Non-GAAP earnings were $0.65 per share, 9.2% above consensus. The company reported ARR of $539 million and net revenue retention of 103%. Analysts expect revenue growth of 9.5% over the next 12 months.

LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (RAMP) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. LIVERAMP ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027 Revenue increased 10% year-over-year GAAP operating income more than doubled year-over-year and non-GAAP increased 41% Publicis Groupe transaction still expected to close before the end of CY26 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. , Augus

Publicis Groupe reported Q2 organic net revenue up 4.8% to about 3.8 billion euros ($4.3 billion), with U.S. and Europe up 5.5% and 5.0%. It slightly raised full-year outlook to 4.5% to 5% growth. Publicis said AI services grew 6.5% organically and addressed its $2.2 billion LiveRamp acquisition, expected to close by year-end.

Halper Sadeh LLC says it is investigating potential securities-law or fiduciary-duty violations in deals involving Taylor Morrison (TMHC) selling to Berkshire Hathaway for $72.50/share, LiveRamp (RAMP) selling to Publicis Groupe for $38.50/share, and Equity Residential (EQR) merging with AvalonBay. The firm alleges insiders may receive benefits and that terms could limit competing bids, and may seek higher consideration or more disclosures.