The Future of Aegis, Bolloré or Not

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NEW YORK Shortly before Havas chairman Vincent Bolloré was rebuffed last week in his second attempt to gain representation on the board of Aegis Group, Exane BNP Paribas analyst Delphine Dahirel wrote that the French investor would “have no choice but to launch a takeover bid” for the agency holding company if he wanted to get the most value for his holdings.

Indeed, Bolloré, who also owns more than 29 percent of Aegis, has made no secret of his interest in combining the two companies.

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