Rob Rivenburgh: "Joining Publicis Groupe will help Mars realise our vision of being the preeminent global commerce company faster and more completely."
Sadoun said the deal "uniquely positions us at the centre of the new media ecosystem."
Australia saw "low-single-digit growth" in Q2, with a 1.3% increase in net revenue on an organic basis for H1.
Lévy’s proposal would see him become chairman emeritus and Arthur Sadoun step up to chairman and CEO of the board.