The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) reported a decline in financial performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023. For Q3 2024, total revenue was $2,628.8 million, down 1.9% from $2,678.5 million in Q3 2023. Revenue before billable expenses also decreased to $2,242.7 million from $2,309.0 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue was $7,834.7 million, a slight decrease from $7,866.0 million in the prior year, while revenue before billable expenses fell to $6,752.7 million from $6,814.4 million.
Operating income for Q3 2024 was significantly impacted, dropping to $132.9 million from $376.8 million in Q3 2023. The nine-month operating income also decreased to $635.3 million from $875.8 million. Net income available to IPG common stockholders for Q3 2024 was $20.1 million, a sharp decline from $243.7 million in Q3 2023, and for the nine months, it fell to $345.0 million from $635.2 million. Earnings per share for Q3 2024 were $0.05, down from $0.64 in the same quarter last year.
A significant factor contributing to the decline in profitability was a goodwill impairment charge of $232.1 million recorded in Q3 2024, which did not occur in the previous year. This impairment was triggered by declines in forecasted performance and the classification of certain agencies as held for sale. The company also reported increased total operating expenses for Q3 2024, amounting to $2,495.9 million, compared to $2,301.7 million in Q3 2023.
Despite the overall revenue decline, IPG's Media, Data & Engagement Solutions (MD&E) segment showed resilience, with segment EBITA for Q3 2024 at $194.9 million, down from $209.1 million in Q3 2023. The Integrated Advertising & Creativity Led Solutions (IA&C) segment reported an increase in EBITA to $134.0 million from $129.3 million.
On the balance sheet, total assets decreased to $17,083.2 million as of September 30, 2024, from $19,267.3 million at the end of 2023. Cash and cash equivalents also declined to $1,532.0 million from $2,386.1 million. The company’s long-term debt decreased to $2,919.8 million from $3,167.6 million.
Strategically, IPG has focused on efficiency improvements and investments in digital and data-driven services. The company has also authorized share repurchase programs totaling $670.0 million, with $170.1 million remaining available under the 2024 program as of September 30, 2024.
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