• M&C Saatchi published FY 2025 annual report, flagging weaker trading conditions as clients delayed or reduced marketing spend in several markets.
• Performance was hit by prolonged softness in Australia, with additional disruption from US government shutdown that reduced activity in higher-margin public sector work late in year.
• Group highlighted continued resilience in client relationships, with repeat client business above 94%.
• Company completed first acquisitions in seven years, adding Dune 23 in Middle East plus UK-based Women’s Sports Group to expand sport and entertainment capabilities.
• Board set capital returns priority on an expanded share buyback program, with no final dividend proposed for year ended Dec. 31, 2025.

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