<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF OMNICOM GROUP INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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