Exhibit 99.2
Fourth Quarter 2015 Results
February 9, 2016
Investor Presentation
2015 vs. 2014 P&L Summary – Fourth Quarter
Fourth Quarter
2015 2014
Revenue$ 4,153.3 $ 4,195.1
EBITA(a)604.0 609.4
Margin % 14.5% 14.5%
Amortization of Intangibles28.5 30.0
Operating Income$ 575.5 $ 579.4
Margin % 13.9% 13.8%
(a) EBITA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See page 28 for the definition of this measure and page 23 for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.
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2015 vs. 2014 P&L Summary – Fourth Quarter
Fourth Quarter
2015 2014
Operating Income$ 575.5 $ 579.4
Net Interest Expense36.8 30.0Income Taxes176.7 182.2
Tax Rate % 32.8% 33.2%
Income from Equity Method Investments2.2 5.7Noncontrolling Interests32.6 43.4
Net Income - Omnicom Group331.6 329.5
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2015 vs. 2014 Earnings Per Share – Fourth Quarter
Fourth Quarter
2015 2014
Net Income - Omnicom Group$ 331.6 $ 329.5
Net Income allocated to Participating Securities(3.3) (5.6)Net Income available for common shares$ 328.3 $ 323.9
Diluted Shares (millions)243.8 249.9
EPS - Diluted $ 1.35 $ 1.30
Dividend Declared per Share$ 0.50 $ 0.50
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2015 vs. 2014 P&L Summary – Full Year
Full Year
2015 Reported 2014 Reported
Revenue$ 15,134.4 $ 15,317.8
EBITA(a)2,029.4 2,051.2
Margin % 13.4% 13.4%
Amortization of Intangibles109.3 107.1
Operating Income$ 1,920.1 $ 1,944.1
Margin % 12.7% 12.7%
(a) EBITA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See page 28 for the definition of this measure and page 23 for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.
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2015 vs. 2014 P&L Summary – Full Year
Full Year 2015 2014 Reported Reported
Operating Income$ 1,920.1 $ 1,944.1
Net Interest Expense141.5 134.1Income Taxes583.6 593.1
Tax Rate % 32.8% 32.8%
Income from Equity Method Investments8.4 16.2Noncontrolling Interests109.5 129.1
Net Income - Omnicom Group1,093.9 1,104.0
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2015 vs. 2014 Earnings Per Share – Full Year
Full Year 2015 2014 Reported Reported Net Income - Omnicom Group$ 1,093.9 $ 1,104.0
Net Income allocated to Participating Securities(12.4) (20.4)Net Income available for common shares$ 1,081.5 $ 1,083.6
Diluted Shares (millions)245.2 255.3
EPS - Diluted $ 4.41 $ 4.24
Dividend Declared per Share$ 2.00 $ 1.90
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2015 Total Revenue Change
Fourth Quarter Full Year
$ % $ %
Prior Period Revenue$ 4,195.1 $ 15,317.8
Foreign Exchange (FX) Impact(a)(236.3) -5.6% (1,008.8) -6.6%
Acquisition/Disposition Revenue(b)(5.7) -0.2% 14.6 0.1%
Organic Revenue(c)200.2 4.8% 810.8 5.3%
Current Period Revenue$ 4,153.3 -1.0% $ 15,134.4 -1.2%
(a) The FX Impact is calculated by translating the current period’s local currency revenue using the prior period average exchange rates to derive current period constant currency revenue. The FX impact is the difference between the current period revenue in U.S. Dollars and the current period constant currency revenue.
(b) Acquisition/Disposition revenue is calculated by aggregating the prior period revenue of the acquired businesses, less the prior period revenue of any business that was disposed of in the current period.
(c) Organic revenue is calculated by subtracting both the Acquisition/Disposition revenue and the FX impact from total revenue growth.
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2015 Revenue by Region
Fourth Quarter
Latin Africa America MidEast 2.2% 1.7%
Asia Pacific
% Organic
10.5%$ Mix % Growth Growth(a)
Euro North America$ 2,458.9 3.2% 4.7%
Markets &
Other UK403.6 0.2% 4.9%
Europe
Euro & Other Europe691.7 -10.3% 3.5%16.7% North
Asia Pacific433.8 -0.7% 8.6%
America
UK 59.2% Latin America93.0 -27.5% 0.4%
9.7%
Africa Mid East72.3 -1.7% 5.0%
(a) “Organic Growth” reflects the year-over-year increase in revenue from the prior period, excluding the FX Impact and Acquisition/Disposition revenue, as defined on page 7.
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2015 Revenue by Region
Full Year
Latin Africa America MidEast 2.2% 1.7%
Asia Pacific
% Organic
10.4%$ Mix % Growth Growth(a)
Euro North America$ 9,029.2 4.1% 5.4%
Markets &
Other UK1,510.3 0.2% 7.1%
Europe
Euro & Other Europe2,432.6 -14.3% 3.7%
16.1%
North Asia Pacific1,571.9 -2.0% 7.9%
UK America
59.6% Latin America329.8 -25.0% -3.3%
10.0%
Africa Mid East260.6 1.7% 6.8%
(a) “Organic Growth” reflects the year-over-year increase or decrease in revenue from the prior period, excluding the FX Impact and Acquisition/Disposition revenue, as defined on page 7.
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2015 Revenue by Discipline
Fourth Quarter Full Year
Specialty Specialty 6.8% 7.2% PR PR
8.2% 9.0%
Advertising Advertising 53.4% 51.1% CRM
31.6% CRM 32.7%
% Organic % Organic $ Mix % Growth Growth(a)$ Mix % Growth Growth(a)
Advertising$ 2,216.8 5.5% 12.6%Advertising$ 7,730.2 1.8% 9.3%CRM1,314.1 -7.4% -1.5%CRM4,958.2 -5.6% 1.9%PR339.9 -7.7% -6.9%PR1,361.0 -2.3% -1.4%Specialty282.5 -7.8% -5.9%Specialty1,085.0 0.8% 2.2%
(a) “Organic Growth” reflects the year-over-year increase or decrease in revenue from the prior period, excluding the FX Impact and Acquisition/Disposition revenue, as defined on page 7.
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Revenue by Industry
Full Year – 2015 Full Year – 2014
T&E Auto T&E Auto
6% 8% 6% 8% Telcom Telcom
5% 5%
Consumer Consumer Products Products
9% Tech 9% Tech 9% 10%
Financial Financial Services Services
7% 7% Retail Retail
6% 7%
Food & Food & Beverage Pharma & Beverage Pharma & 13% Health 13% Health 11% 10%
Other Other 25% 26%
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Cash Flow Performance
Full Year 2015 2014
Net Income $ 1,203.4 $ 1,233.1
Depreciation and Amortization Expense291.1 294.4
Share-Based Compensation Expense99.4 93.5
Other Items to Reconcile to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities,
20.8 (38.3)net
Free Cash Flow(a)$ 1,614.7 $ 1,582.7
Additional information regarding our cash flows can be found in our condensed cash flow statement on page 22.
(a) The Free Cash Flow amounts presented above are non-GAAP financial measures. See page 28 for the definition of these measures and page 25 for the reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures.
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Cash Flow Performance
Full Year 2015 2014
Free Cash Flow(a)$ 1,614.7 $ 1,582.7 Primary Uses of Cash:
Dividends496.7 468.0
Dividends paid to Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders129.4 111.3Capital Expenditures202.7 213.0Acquisition of Businesses and Affiliates, Acquisition of Additional Noncontrolling Interests, Contingent Purchase Price Payments and149.6 206.6Purchase of/(Proceeds from) Investments, net Stock Repurchases, net of Proceeds from Stock Plans and Excess Tax
680.2 994.1
Benefit from Stock Plans
Primary Uses of Cash(a)1,658.6 1,993.0 Net Free Cash Flow(a)$ (43.9) $ (410.3)
Additional information regarding our cash flows can be found in our condensed cash flow statement on page 22.
(a) The Free Cash Flow, Primary Uses of Cash and Net Free Cash Flow amounts presented above are non-GAAP financial measures. See page 28 for the definition of these measures and page 25 for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.
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Current Credit Picture
Full Year 2015 2014
EBITDA(a)$ 2,211.2 $ 2,238.5
Gross Interest Expense181.1 177.2EBITDA / Gross Interest Expense12.2 x 12.6 xTotal Debt / EBITDA2.1 x 2.0 xNet Debt(b)/ EBITDA0.9 x 1.0 x
Debt
Bank Loans (Due Less Than 1 Year)$ 6 $ 8CP & Borrowings Issued Under Revolver- -Convertible Notes- -Senior Notes(c)4,500 4,500Adjustment to carrying value of Debt for Interest Rate Swaps and
65 42
Other Debt
Total Debt $ 4,571 $ 4,550
Cash and Short Term Investments2,620 2,390
Net Debt(b)$ 1,951 $ 2,160
(a) EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See page 28 for the definition of this measure and page 23 for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures. (b) Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measure. See page 28 for the definition of this measure.
(c) See pages 18 and 19 for additional information on our Senior Notes.
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Historical Returns
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)(a):
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 201521.5%Twelve Months Ended December 31, 201420.7%
Return on Equity(b):
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 201541.3%Twelve Months Ended December 31, 201434.3%
(a) Return on Invested Capital is After Tax Reported Operating Income (a non-GAAP measure – see page 28 for the definition of this measure and page 25 for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures) divided by the average of Invested Capital at the beginning and the end of the period (book value of all long-term liabilities and short-term interest bearing debt plus shareholders’ equity less cash, cash equivalents and short term investments). On December 31, 2015 we retrospectively adopted ASU 2015-03 and ASU
2015-17. The ROIC ratio presented for 2014 has been calculated as if we had adopted the two ASUs for the periods impacting the calculation.
(b) Return on Equity is Reported Net Income for the given period divided by the average of shareholders’ equity at the beginning and end of the period.
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Net Cash Returned to Shareholders through Dividends and Share Repurchases
Over the period 2004 through 2015, Omnicom distributed over 100% of Net Income to shareholders through Dividends and Share Repurchases.
108% 108% $11.1$12.0
104% $10.0
107%$10.0$8.9
Billions
103% $7.9 103%$8.0
92% $6.98.7
In 105% $5.98.0$$6.0$5.1
108%7.0110% $4.36.5$3.35.6 $4.092%4.8
76% $2.4
3.7 3.6$1.52.9 $2.0$0.72.1 3.3 2.3 2.8 1.6 2.0 0.9 1.1 1.3 0.5 0.7 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Cumulative Cost of Net Shares Repurchased - Payments for repurchases of common stock less proceeds from stock plans.
Cumulative Dividends Paid
Cumulative Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc.
% of Cumulative Net Income Returned to Shareholders - Cumulative Dividends Paid plus Cumulative Cost of Net Shares Repurchased divided by Cumulative Net Income.
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Supplemental Financial Information
February 9, 2016 17
Omnicom Debt Structure
Bank Loans $6
2024 Senior Notes $750 2016 Senior Notes $1,000
2019 Senior Notes
2022 Senior Notes $500 $1,250
2020 Senior Notes $1,000
The above chart sets forth Omnicom’s debt outstanding at December 31, 2015. The amounts reflected above for the 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024 Senior Notes represent the principal amount of these notes at maturity on April 15, 2016, July 15, 2019, August 15, 2020, May 1, 2022 and November 1, 2024, respectively.
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Omnicom Debt Maturity Profile
2022 Senior Notes
$1,250
2016 2020 Senior Senior Notes Notes
$1,000
2024 Senior Notes
$750
2019 Senior Notes
$500
$250
Other Borrowings
$0
Other borrowings at December 31, 2015 include short-term borrowings of $6 million which are due in less than one year. For purposes of this presentation we have included these borrowings as outstanding through July 31, 2020, the date of expiration of our five-year credit facility.
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Historical Return Trends
Return on Equity Average through December 31, 2015 – 26.1% ROE(a)Return on Invested Capital Average through December 31, 2015 – 20.7%
45.0% ROIC(b)
40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0%
0.0%
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
(a) Return on Equity (“ROE”) is Reported Net Income for the given period divided by the average shareholders’ equity at the beginning and end of the period.
(b) Return on Invested Capital (“ROIC”) is After Tax Reported Operating Income (a non-GAAP measure – see page 28 for the definition of this measure and page 25 for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measure for FY 2015) divided by the average of Invested Capital at the beginning and end of the period (book value of all long-term liabilities and short-term interest bearing debt plus shareholders’ equity less cash, cash equivalents and short term investments). On December 31, 2015 we retrospectively adopted ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-17. The ROIC ratio presented for 2014, 2013 , 2012 and 2011 have been calculated as if we had adopted the two ASUs for the periods impacting the calculation.
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2015 Acquisition Related Expenditures
Full Year
Acquisition of Businesses and Affiliates(a)$ 60.3Acquisition of Additional Noncontrolling Interests(b)33.5Contingent Purchase Price Payments(c)58.6
Total Acquisition Expenditures(d)$ 152.4
(a) Includes acquisitions of a majority interest in agencies resulting in their consolidation, including additional interest in existing affiliate agencies resulting in majority ownership. (b) Includes the acquisition of additional equity interests in already consolidated subsidiary agencies which are recorded to Equity – Noncontrolling Interest.
(c) Includes additional consideration paid for acquisitions completed in prior periods. (d) Total Acquisition Expenditures is net of cash acquired.
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Condensed Cash Flow
Full Year 2015 2014 Net Income $ 1,203.4 $ 1,233.1
Share-Based Compensation Expense99.4 93.5Depreciation and Amortization291.1 294.4Other Items to Reconcile to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, net20.8 (38.3)Changes in Operating Capital557.6 (106.2)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities2,172.3 1,476.5
Capital Expenditures(202.7) (213.0)Acquisition of Businesses and Affiliates and Proceeds from Sales of Investments, net(60.8) (53.9)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities(263.5) (266.9)
Dividends(496.7) (468.0)
Dividends paid to Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders(129.4) (111.3)Repayment of Convertible Debt- (252.7)(Repayments of)/Proceeds from Short-term & Long-term Debt, net(1.1) 749.7Stock Repurchases, net of Proceeds from Stock Plans and Excess Tax Benefit from Stock Plans(680.2) (994.1)Acquisition of Additional Noncontrolling Interests(33.5) (69.5)Contingent Purchase Price Payments(55.3) (83.2)Other Financing Activities, net(32.9) (29.0)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities(1,429.1) (1,258.1)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(262.6) (273.9)Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 217.1 $ (322.4)
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
3 Months Ended December 31 Full Year
2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenue$ 4,153.3 $ 4,195.1 $ 15,134.4 $ 15,317.8
Operating Expenses, excluding Depreciation and Amortization3,505.4 3,538.7 12,923.2 13,079.3
EBITDA647.9 656.4 2,211.2 2,238.5Depreciation43.9 47.0 181.8 187.3EBITA604.0 609.4 2,029.4 2,051.2
Amortization of Intangibles28.5 30.0 109.3 107.1
Operating Income575.5 579.4 1,920.1 1,944.1
Net Interest Expense36.8 30.0 141.5 134.1
Income Before Tax538.7 549.4 1,778.6 1,810.0Taxes176.7 182.2 583.6 593.1
Income from Equity Method Investments2.2 5.7 8.4 16.2
Net Income364.2 372.9 1,203.4 1,233.1
Less: Net Income Attributed to Noncontrolling Interests32.6 43.4 109.5 129.1
Net Income - Omnicom Group$ 331.6 $ 329.5 $ 1,093.9 $ 1,104.0
The above reconciles EBITDA and EBITA to the GAAP financial measures for the periods presented.
EBITDA and EBITA are non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of applicable SEC rules and regulations. Our credit facility defines EBITDA as earnings before deducting interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Our credit facility uses EBITDA to measure our compliance with covenants, such as interest coverage and leverage ratios, as presented on page 14 of this presentation.
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Full Year
Merger-related 2014 Exclude 2014 Reported Tax Benefit Tax Benefit
EBITA$ 2,051.2 $ - $ 2,051.2
Operating Income1,944.1 - 1,944.1Income Tax Expense593.1 11.2 604.3Net Income - Omnicom Group Inc.1,104.0 11.2 1,092.8Net Income allocated to participating securities20.4 0.2 20.2Net Income available for common shares1,083.6 11.0 1,072.6
EPS - Diluted$ 4.24 $ 0.04 $ 4.20
The above table reconciles our reported 2014 results to the "2014 Exclude Tax Benefit" amounts, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures exclude the recognition of an income tax benefit of $11.2 million related to expenses incurred in prior periods in connection with the proposed merger with Publicis which was terminated on May 8, 2014. Prior to the termination of the merger, the majority of the merger costs, which were incurred in 2013, were capitalized for income tax purposes and the related tax benefits were not recorded. Because the merger was terminated, the merger costs were no longer required to be capitalized for income tax purposes. We believe that investors should consider the “2014 Exclude Tax Benefit” measures as they are indicative of our ongoing performance and reflect how management evaluates our operational results. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Full Year 2015 2014 Net Free Cash Flow $ (43.9) $ (410.3) Cash Flow items excluded from Net Free Cash Flow:
Changes in Operating Capital557.6 (106.2)Repayment of Convertible Debt- (252.7)(Repayments of)/Proceeds from Short-term & Long-term Debt, net(1.1) 749.7Other Financing Activities, net(32.9) (29.0)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(262.6) (273.9)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 217.1 $ (322.4)
Full Year 2015 2014 Reported Operating Income $ 1,920.1 $ 1,944.1
Effective Tax Rate for the applicable period32.8% 32.8%Income Taxes on Reported Operating Income629.8 637.7
After Tax Reported Operating Income $ 1,290.3 $ 1,306.4
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Supplemental Information
Fourth Quarter Full Year
2015 % of 2014 % of 2015 % of 2014 % of
Rev Rev Rev Rev
Revenue$ 4,153.3 $ 4,195.1 $ 15,134.4 $ 15,317.8
Operating expenses:
Salary and service costs$ 3,118.875.1%$ 3,119.274.4%$ 11,361.975.1%$ 11,350.074.1%
Office and general expenses:
Amortization of Intangibles28.5 30.0 109.3 107.1
Depreciation43.9 47.0 181.8 187.3
Other office and general expenses386.6 419.5 1,561.3 1,729.3
Total office and general expenses459.011.1%496.511.8%1,852.412.2%2,023.713.2%
Total operating expenses$ 3,577.886.1%$ 3,615.786.2%$ 13,214.387.3%$ 13,373.787.3%
Net Interest expense:
Interest expense$ 47.2 $ 41.8 $ 181.1 $ 177.2Interest income10.4 11.8 39.6 43.1Net Interest expense$ 36.8 $ 30.0 $ 141.5 $ 134.1
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Fourth Quarter Acquisition
Established in 2003, Wednesday Agency Group is a leading integrated creative agency for the fashion, luxury and consumer lifestyles industry.
The agency’s main areas of focus include fully integrated campaigns, content strategy, digital design & branding and production.
With offices in New York and London, Wednesday will operate within the BBDO Worldwide network.
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Disclosure
The preceding materials have been prepared for use in the February 9, 2016 conference call on Omnicom’s results of operations for the period ended December 31, 2015. The call will be archived on the Internet at http://investor.omnicomgroup.com/investor-relations/news-events-and-filings.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this presentation constitute forward-looking statements, including statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, from time to time, the Company or its representatives have made, or may make, forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. These statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include: international, national or local economic conditions that could adversely affect the Company or its clients; losses on media purchases and production costs incurred on behalf of clients; reductions in client spending, a slowdown in client payments and a deterioration in the credit markets; ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients in the manner anticipated; changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements; failure to manage potential conflicts of interest between or among clients; unanticipated changes relating to competitive factors in the advertising, marketing and corporate communications industries; ability to hire and retain key personnel; currency exchange rate fluctuations; reliance on information technology systems; changes in legislation or governmental regulations affecting the Company or its clients; risks associated with assumptions the Company makes in connection with its critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; and the Company’s international operations, which are subject to the risks of currency repatriation restrictions, social or political conditions and regulatory environment. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business, including those described in the “Risk Factors” in Omnicom’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present financial measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and adjustments to the GAAP presentation (“Non-GAAP”), which we believe are meaningful for understanding our performance. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures as reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies. We provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures on pages 23, 24 and 25.
The Non-GAAP measures used in this presentation include the following:
2014 Exclude Tax Benefit, which excludes the impact of the tax benefit related to expenses incurred in 2013 related to the proposed merger with Publicis which was terminated in 2014. We believe that this presentation allows for a more meaningful understanding of our performance.
Net Free Cash Flow, defined as Free Cash Flow (defined below) less the Primary Uses of Cash (defined below). Net Free Cash Flow is one of the metrics used by us to assess our sources and uses of cash and was derived from our consolidated statements of cash flows. We believe that this presentation is meaningful for understanding our primary sources and primary uses of that cash flow. Free Cash Flow, defined as net income plus depreciation, amortization, share based compensation expense plus/(less) other non-cash items to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities. Primary Uses of Cash, defined as dividends to common shareholders, dividends paid to non-controlling interest shareholders, capital expenditures, cash paid on acquisitions, payments for additional interest in controlled subsidiaries and stock repurchases, net of the proceeds and excess tax benefit from our stock plans, and excludes changes in operating capital and other investing and financing activities, including commercial paper issuances and redemptions used to fund working capital changes.
EBITDA, defined as operating income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We believe EBITDA is meaningful because the financial covenants in our credit facilities are based on EBITDA.
EBITA, defined as operating income before interest, taxes and amortization. We use EBITA as an additional operating performance measure, which excludes non-cash acquisition-related amortization expense, because we believe that EBITA is a useful measure to evaluate the performance of our businesses.
Net Debt, defined as total debt less cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. We believe net debt, together with the comparable GAAP measures, reflects one of the metrics used by us to assess our cash management.
After Tax Reported Operating Income, defined as reported operating income less income taxes calculated using the effective tax rate for the applicable period.
Other Information
All dollar amounts are in millions except for per share amounts and figures shown on pages 3, 6 and 24 and the net cash returned to shareholders figures on page 16. The information contained in this document has not been audited, although some data has been derived from Omnicom’s historical financial statements, including its audited financial statements. In addition, industry, operational and other non-financial data contained in this document have been derived from sources that we believe to be reliable, but we have not independently verified such information, and we do not, nor does any other person, assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of that information. Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to our current presentation.
The inclusion of information in this presentation does not mean that such information is material or that disclosure of such information is required.
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