Havas reported a year of “sustained” growth in 2022 with strong commercial performances from creative, health and media.
Organic growth was up 6.8 % compared to 10.4% in 2021. Net revenue was €2,590 million, up 15.8%.
The result aligns with other global advertising groups.
WPP reported organic growth of 6.7%. Omnicom posted organic growth of 7.2% for the December quarter, saying it is in a “very strong position” in 2023. Publicis Groupe closed 2022 with double digit growth. Dentsu posted organic growth of 4.1% for 2022.
Part of the growth story for Havas was an "aggressive external growth policy" with eight majority interests acquired, including Bastion Brands and Frontier in Australia.
Media and telecommunications giant Vivendi, the parent company of Havas, reported a 10.1% rise in revenue to €9,595 million, “mainly due” to the performance of Havas.
For Havas, December quarter organic growth was 2.3% compared to a big three months in 2021.
Over 2022, organic growth was up for all regions: Europe +7.6%; North America +5.2%; Asia-Pacific +5.8%; and Latin America +13.6%.
Vivendi: “2022 was a dynamic year for Havas in terms of both new client wins and creative awards given to its agencies (close to 1,400) around the world.”
The Havas numbers for 2022:
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