EX-99.2 3 investordeckq32016final.htm EXHIBIT 99.2
THIRD QUARTER 2016 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL October 21, 2016

Overview – Third Quarter 2016 Page 2 See reconciliation of organic revenue change on pages 18 and 19 and adjusted diluted EPS on page 22. • Total revenue increased 3.0% in Q3 and 3.0% for the 9M YTD  Organic growth was 4.3% in Q3 and 4.8% for the 9M YTD • Operating margin was 10.8% in Q3, an improvement of 50 bps • Q3 diluted EPS was $0.32, and was $0.31 as adjusted for below- the-line items, an increase of 15% from comparable Q3-15 • Repurchased 3.5 million shares in Q3, using $81 million

2016 2015 Revenue 1,922.2$ 1,865.5$ Salaries and Related Expenses 1,228.8 1,202.2 Office and General Expenses 486.2 471.4 Operating Income 207.2 191.9 Interest Expense (21.7) (21.3) Interest Income 4.7 5.6 Other Income (Expense), net 6.1 (37.2) Income Before Income Taxes 196.3 139.0 Provision for Income Taxes 63.8 61.1 Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates 0.2 0.1 Net Income 132.7 78.0 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (4.1) (3.1) 128.6$ 74.9$ Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic 0.32$ 0.18$ Diluted 0.32$ 0.18$ Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 397.7 407.6 Diluted 407.9 415.5 Dividends Declared per Common Share 0.15$ 0.12$ Three Months Ended September 30, Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders Operating Performance (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Page 3

2016 2015 Total Organic 2016 2015 Total Organic IAN ,503.2$ ,484.1$ 1.3% 3.0% 4,453.3$ 4,351.3$ 2.3% 4.7% CMG 419.0 3 1.4 9.9 9.4 1,128.8 1,066. 5.9 5.3 Nine Months Ended Change Three Months Ended S ptember 30, September 30, Change $ % Change $ % Change September 30, 2015 1,865.5$ 5,417.6$ Total change 56.7 3.0% 164.5 3.0% Foreign currency (31.0) (1.7%) (115.9) (2.1%) Net acquisitions/(divestitures) 8.2 0.4% 19.8 0.3% Organic 79.5 4.3% 260.6 4.8% September 30, 2016 1,922.2$ 5,582.1$ Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Revenue ($ in Millions) Page 4 Integrated Agency Networks (“IAN”): McCann Worldgroup, FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding), MullenLowe Group, IPG Mediabrands, our digital specialist agencies and our domestic integrated agencies Constituency Management Group (“CMG”): Weber Shandwick, Golin, Jack Morton, FutureBrand, Octagon and our other marketing service specialists See reconciliation of segment organic revenue change on pages 18 and 19.

Total Organic Total Organic United States 2.4% 1.8% 5.3% 4.8% International 4.0% 8.1% (0.3%) 4.9% United Kingdom 5.2% 16.4% 1.7% 7.1% Continental Europe 3.7% 8.3% (1.4%) 3.2% Asia Pacific 0.5% (1.4%) (2.9%) (0.8%) Latin America 6.0% 17.8% (3.8%) 15.4% All Other Markets 8.1% 5.6% 6.6% 6.7% Worldwide 3.0% 4.3% 3.0% 4.8% Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Geographic Revenue Change Page 5 “All Other Markets” includes Canada, Africa and the Middle East. See reconciliation of organic revenue change on pages 18 and 19.

(0.9%) 0.9% 3.8% 3.7% (10.8%) 7.0% 6.1% 0.7% 2.8% 5.5% 6.1% (12.0%) (10.0%) (8.0%) (6.0%) (4.0%) (2.0%) 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% Q4-05 Q4-06 Q4-07 Q4-08 Q4-09 Q4-10 Q4-11 Q4-12 Q4-13 Q4-14 Q4-15 Organic Revenue Growth Page 6 Trailing Twelve Months Q3-16 See reconciliation on page 20. 4.9%

Salaries & Related 2016 2015 $ Total Organic Three Months Ended September 30, 1,228.8$ 1,202.2$ 26.6$ 2.2% 3.5% % of Revenue 63.9% 64.4% Three months severance 13.0$ 15.0$ (2.0)$ (13.3%) % of Revenue 0.7% 0.8% Nine Months Ended September 30, 3,728.7$ 3,622.6$ 106.1$ 2.9% 4.9% % of Revenue 66.8% 66.9% Nine months severance 56.0$ 49.2$ 6.8$ 13.8% % of Revenue 1.0% 0.9% Office & General 2016 2015 $ Total Organic Three Months Ended September 30, 486.2$ 471.4$ 14.8$ 3.1% 5.6% % of Revenue 25.3% 25.3% Three months occupancy expense (ex-D&A) 127.0$ 122.4$ 4.6$ 3.8% % of Revenue 6.6% 6.6% Nine Months Ended September 30, 1,400.5$ 1,379.5$ 21.0$ 1.5% 4.2% % of Revenue 25.1% 25.5% Nine months occupancy expense (ex-D&A) 379.0$ 354.4$ 24.6$ 6.9% % of Revenue 6.8% 6.5% Change Change Operating Expenses ($ in Millions) Page 7 See reconciliation of organic measures on pages 18 and 19.

(1.7%) 1.7% 5.3% 8.5% 5.7% 8.4% 9.8% 9.8% 8.4% 10.5% 11.5% 11.7% 9.3% (4.0%) (2.0%) 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% Q4-05 Q4-06 Q4-07 Q4-08 Q4-09 Q4-10 Q4-11 Q4-12 Q4-13 Q4-14 Q4-15 Operating Margin Page 8 Trailing Twelve Months Q3-16 For the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, reported operating income of $598.3 includes our Q4 2013 restructuring charge of $60.6. Excluding this charge, adjusted operating income was $658.9, and adjusted operating margin is represented in green. ($ in Millions)

As Reported Gain on Sale of Business Adoption of ASU 2016-09 Adjusted Results Income Before Income Taxes 196.3$ 3.9$ 192.4$ Provision for Income Taxes 63.8 0.3$ 64.1 Effective Tax Rate 32.5% 33.3% Diluted EPS Components: Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders 128.6$ 3.9$ 0.3$ 124.4$ Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 407.9 1.6 406.3 Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders 0.32$ 0.01$ 0.00$ 0.31$ Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 ($ in Millions) Page 9 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (1) During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded a gain on the sale of a business in our international markets. (2) In 2016 we early adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update 2016-09. See full reconciliation of adjusted diluted earnings per share on pages 22 and 23. (1) (2)

September 30, December 31, September 30, 2016 2015 2015 CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents 891.6$ 1,502.9$ 874.3$ Marketable securities 3.0 6.8 6.9 Accounts receivable, net 3,714.4 4,361.0 3,848.3 Expenditures billable to clients 1,843.7 1,594.4 1,590.2 Other current assets 280.5 228.0 349.1 Total current assets 6,733.2$ 7,693.1$ 6,668.8$ CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable 6,025.9$ 6,672.0$ 5,753.4$ Accrued liabilities 629.0 760.3 688.9 Short-term borrowings 133.0 150.1 128.3 Current portion of long-term debt 24.5 1.9 2.0 Total current liabilities 6,812.4$ 7,584.3$ 6,572.6$ Balance Sheet – Current Portion ($ in Millions) Page 10

2016 2015 NET INCOME 133$ 78$ OPERATING ACTIVITIES Depreciation & amortization 61 56 Deferred taxes 6 (34) Non-cash (gain) loss on sales of businesses (4) 38 Other non-cash items 7 8 Change in working capital, net 318 155 Change in other non-current assets & liabilities (1) (19) Net cash provided by Operating Activities 520 282 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (51) (31) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (14) (6) Other investing activities - (4) Net cash used in Investing Activities (65) (41) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net decrease in short-term bank borrowings (83) (26) Repurchase of common stock (81) (70) Common stock dividends (60) (48) Acquisition-related payments (8) (4) Distributions to noncontrolling interests (4) (5) Exercise of stock options - 1 Other financing activities 2 - Net cash used in Financing Activities (234) (152) Currency Effect (2) (63) Increase in Cash & S/T Marketable Securities 219$ 26$ Three Months Ended September 30, Cash Flow ($ in Millions) Page 11

$2,325 $2,102 $1,923 $1,719 $1,756 $1,644 $1,654 $1,722 $1,762 $1,741 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 12/31/2007 12/31/2008 12/31/2009 12/31/2010 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 9/30/2016 $2,431 Total Debt (1) ($ in Millions) Page 12 (2) (1) Includes current portion of long-term debt, short-term borrowings and long-term debt. (2) Includes our November 2012 debt issuances of $800 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, which pre-funded our plan to redeem a similar amount of debt in 2013.

Summary Page 13 • Solid performance against FY-16 financial objectives • Sustained traction from key strategic initiatives  Quality of our agency offerings, creative talent, embedded digital, and “open architecture” solutions  Performance in high-growth disciplines  Effective expense management • Focus is on continued growth and margin improvement • Financial strength continues to be a source of value creation

Appendix

2016 2015 Revenue 5,582.1$ 5,417.6$ Salaries and Related Expenses 3,728.7 3,622.6 Office and General Expenses 1,400.5 1,379.5 Operating Income 452.9 415.5 Interest Expense (68.8) (62.5) Interest Income 16.1 17.8 Other Expense, net (11.1) (36.4) Income Before Income Taxes 389.1 334.4 Provision for Income Taxes 91.9 137.4 Equity in Net (Loss) Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates (1.6) 0.6 Net Income 295.6 197.6 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (4.7) (3.3) 290.9$ 194.3$ Earnings per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: Basic 0.73$ 0.47$ Diluted 0.71$ 0.47$ Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 399.5 409.7 Diluted 408.8 417.0 Dividends Declared per Common Share 0.45$ 0.36$ Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders Nine Months Ended September 30, Operating Performance (Amounts in Millions, except per share amounts) Page 15

2016 2015 NET INCOME 296$ 198$ OPERATING ACTIVITIES Depreciation & amortization 181 170 Deferred taxes 2 (34) Non-cash loss on sales of businesses 16 38 Other non-cash items 42 26 Change in working capital, net (500) (588) Change in other non-current assets & liabilities (72) (48) Net cash used in Operating Activities (35) (238) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (114) (81) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (48) (6) Other investing activities (10) (4) Net cash used in Investing Activities (172) (91) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Repurchase of common stock (193) (172) Common stock dividends (180) (147) Acquisition-related payments (37) (32) Net (decrease) increase in short-term bank borrowings (26) 29 Tax payments for employee shares withheld (23) (17) Distributions to noncontrolling interests (11) (13) Exercise of stock options 10 12 Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements - 9 Other financing activities 1 2 Net cash used in Financing Activities (459) (329) Currency Effect 51 (128) Decrease in Cash & S/T Marketable Securities (615)$ (786)$ Nine Months Ended September 30, Cash Flow ($ in Millions) Page 16 (1) (1) Excludes net purchases, sales and maturities of short-term marketable securities. See reconciliation on page 21. (2) As part of the adoption of FASB ASU 2016-09, we have reclassified the tax payments for employee shares withheld balance into Financing Activities in both periods presented. This amount was previously included in Change in working capital, net in Operating Activities. Additionally, the excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements amount is now reflected within Net Income for Q3 2016, as prospective adoption was required. (2) (2)

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD 2016 Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets and intangible assets 38.0$ 39.8$ 39.7$ 117.5$ Amortization of restricted stock and other non-cash compensation 23.1 16.8 19.1 59.0 Net amortization of bond discounts and deferred financing costs 1.4 1.4 1.4 4.2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2015 Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets and intangible assets 38.7$ 39.5$ 38.1$ 40.7$ 157.0$ Amortization of restricted stock and other non-cash compensation 16.8 16.4 16.5 20.6 70.3 Net amortization of bond discounts and deferred financing costs 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 5.8 2016 2015 Depreciation and Amortization ($ in Millions) Page 17

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions / (Divestitures) Organic Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Organic Total Segment Revenue IAN 1,484.1$ (23.5)$ (1.2)$ 43.8$ 1,503.2$ 3.0% 1.3% CMG 381.4 (7.5) 9.4 35.7 419.0 9.4% 9.9% Total 1,865.5$ (31.0)$ 8.2$ 79.5$ 1,922.2$ 4.3% 3.0% Geographic United States 1,138.5$ -$ 7.1$ 20.3$ 1,165.9$ 1.8% 2.4% International 727.0 (31.0) 1.1 59.2 756.3 8.1% 4.0% United Kingdom 165.4 (24.9) 6.4 27.1 174.0 16.4% 5.2% Continental Europe 142.3 (0.1) (6.4) 11.8 147.6 8.3% 3.7% Asia Pacific 216.9 2.9 1.1 (3.0) 217.9 (1.4%) 0.5% Latin America 97.7 (7.1) (4.4) 17.4 103.6 17.8% 6.0% All Other Markets 104.7 (1.8) 4.4 5.9 113.2 5.6% 8.1% Worldwide 1,865.5$ (31.0)$ 8.2$ 79.5$ 1,922.2$ 4.3% 3.0% Expenses Salaries & Related 1,202.2$ (18.2)$ 2.6$ 42.2$ 1,228.8$ 3.5% 2.2% Office & General 471.4 (7.8) (3.8) 26.4 486.2 5.6% 3.1% Total 1,673.6$ (26.0)$ (1.2)$ 68.6$ 1,715.0$ 4.1% 2.5% Components of Change Change Reconciliation of Organic Measures ($ in Millions) Page 18

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions / (Divestitures) Organic Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Organic Total Segment Revenue IAN 4,351.3$ (96.5)$ (5.9)$ 204.4$ 4,453.3$ 4.7% 2.3% CMG 1,066.3 (19.4) 25.7 56.2 1,128.8 5.3% 5.9% Total 5,417.6$ (115.9)$ 19.8$ 260.6$ 5,582.1$ 4.8% 3.0% Geographic United States 3,254.4$ -$ 16.9$ 154.9$ 3,426.2$ 4.8% 5.3% International 2,163.2 (115.9) 2.9 105.7 2,155.9 4.9% (0.3%) United Kingdom 487.0 (43.1) 16.7 34.7 495.3 7.1% 1.7% Continental Europe 474.8 (3.9) (18.1) 15.3 468.1 3.2% (1.4%) Asia Pacific 636.4 (14.9) 1.5 (5.3) 617.7 (0.8%) (2.9%) Latin America 265.7 (40.5) (10.3) 40.8 255.7 15.4% (3.8%) All Other Markets 299.3 (13.5) 13.1 20.2 319.1 6.7% 6.6% Worldwide 5,417.6$ (115.9)$ 19.8$ 260.6$ 5,582.1$ 4.8% 3.0% Expenses Salaries & Related 3,622.6$ (76.1)$ 5.4$ 176.8$ 3,728.7$ 4.9% 2.9% Office & General 1,379.5 (33.0) (3.3) 57.3 1,400.5 4.2% 1.5% Total 5,002.1$ (109.1)$ 2.1$ 234.1$ 5,129.2$ 4.7% 2.5% Components of Change Change Reconciliation of Organic Measures ($ in Millions) Page 19

($ in Millions) Page 20 Last Twelve Months Ending Beginning of Period Revenue Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions / (Divestitures) Organic End of Period Revenue 12/31/05 6,387.0$ 40.4$ (107.4)$ (56.2)$ 6,263.8$ 3/31/06 6,323.8 (10.9) (132.6) 81.5 6,261.8 6/30/06 6,418.4 (8.8) (157.5) (68.5) 6,183.6 9/30/06 6,335.9 (13.9) (140.4) 15.6 6,197.2 12/31/06 6,263.8 20.7 (165.5) 57.8 6,176.8 3/31/07 6,261.8 78.4 (147.2) 16.0 6,209.0 6/30/07 6,183.6 102.4 (124.7) 166.6 6,327.9 9/30/07 6,197.2 137.3 (110.9) 209.2 6,432.8 12/31/07 6,176.8 197.5 (70.7) 233.1 6,536.7 3/31/08 6,209.0 217.8 (45.9) 280.6 6,661.5 6/30/08 6,327.9 244.8 (12.6) 282.4 6,842.5 9/30/08 6,432.8 237.4 32.8 317.2 7,020.2 12/31/08 6,536.7 71.5 87.6 243.0 6,938.8 3/31/09 6,661.5 (88.3) 114.7 91.9 6,779.8 6/30/09 6,842.5 (286.2) 139.2 (275.3) 6,420.2 9/30/09 7,020.2 (390.1) 115.2 (636.4) 6,108.9 12/31/09 6,938.8 (251.6) 69.1 (748.9) 6,007.4 3/31/10 6,779.8 (88.2) 36.0 (705.4) 6,022.2 6/30/10 6,420.2 59.1 2.0 (316.9) 6,164.4 9/30/10 6,108.9 117.7 9.6 60.1 6,296.3 12/31/10 6,007.4 63.3 17.0 419.6 6,507.3 3/31/11 6,022.2 21.0 18.2 583.7 6,645.1 6/30/11 6,164.4 61.5 12.4 535.8 6,774.1 9/30/11 6,296.3 119.1 (7.7) 539.5 6,947.2 12/31/11 6,507.3 122.2 (8.6) 393.7 7,014.6 3/31/12 6,645.1 92.9 (1.4) 310.0 7,046.6 6/30/12 6,774.1 (14.3) 14.5 247.3 7,021.6 9/30/12 6,947.2 (117.2) 39.7 95.8 6,965.5 12/31/12 7,014.6 (147.6) 41.8 47.4 6,956.2 3/31/13 7,046.6 (143.7) 48.2 41.3 6,992.4 6/30/13 7,021.6 (111.4) 56.9 65.8 7,032.9 9/30/13 6,965.5 (80.3) 49.5 128.2 7,062.9 12/31/13 6,956.2 (80.4) 50.3 196.2 7,122.3 3/31/14 6,992.4 (89.9) 51.2 263.1 7,216.8 6/30/14 7,032.9 (80.6) 51.6 308.1 7,312.0 9/30/14 7,062.9 (53.5) 74.3 369.0 7,452.7 12/31/14 7,122.3 (75.5) 95.3 395.0 7,537.1 3/31/15 7,216.8 (125.7) 98.4 386.1 7,575.6 6/30/15 7,312.0 (223.5) 85.3 426.5 7,600.3 9/30/15 7,452.7 (336.2) 58.3 449.9 7,624.7 12/31/15 7,537.1 (408.5) 23.7 461.5 7,613.8 3/31/16 7,575.6 (388.5) 11.9 480.8 7,679.8 6/30/16 7,600.3 (315.6) 10.8 426.1 7,721.6 9/30/16 7,624.7 (237.5) 16.4 374.7 7,778.3 Components of Change During the Period Reconciliation of Organic Revenue Growth

2016 2015 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net cash used in Investing Activities per presentation (172)$ (91)$ Net purchases, sales and maturities of short-term marketable securities, net 4 - Net cash used in Investing Activities as reported (168)$ (91)$ Nine Months Ended September 30, ($ in Millions) Page 21 Reconciliation of Investing Cash Flow

($ in Millions) Page 22 Reconciliation Adjusted Results - QTD (1) As Reported Gain on Sale of Business Adoption of ASU 2016-09 Adjusted Results Income Before Income Taxes 196.3$ 3.9$ 192.4$ Provision for Income Taxes 63.8 0.3$ 64.1 Effective Tax Rate 32.5% 33.3% Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates 0.2 0.2 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (4.1) (4.1) 128.6$ 3.9$ 0.3$ 124.4$ Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 397.7 397.7 Add: Effect of Dilutive Securities Restricted Stock, Stock Options and Other Equity Aw ards 10.2 1.6 8.6 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 407.9 1.6 406.3 Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic 0.32$ 0.01$ 0.00$ 0.31$ Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Diluted 0.32$ 0.01$ 0.00$ 0.31$ Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic and Diluted (1) The following table reconciles our reported results to our adjusted non-GAAP results that exclude the gain on sale of a business in our international markets and the effect of the adoption of ASU 2016-09. Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance.

($ in Millions) Page 23 (1) The following table reconciles our reported results to our adjusted non-GAAP results that exclude the net losses on sales of businesses in our international markets, valuation allowance reversals as a result of the disposition of businesses in Continental Europe, the effect of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 and the release of reserves related to the conclusion and settlement of a tax examination of previous tax years. Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. As Reported Net Losses on Sales of Businesses Valuation Allowance Reversals Adoption of ASU 2016-09 Settlement of Certain Tax Positions Adjusted Results Income Before Income Taxes 389.1$ (16.1)$ 405.2$ Provision for Income Taxes 91.9 0.4 12.2$ 10.5$ 23.4$ 138.4 Effective Tax Rate 23.6% 34.2% Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates (1.6) (1.6) Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (4.7) (4.7) 290.9$ (15.7)$ 12.2$ 10.5$ 23.4$ 260.5$ Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 399.5 399.5 Add: Effect of Dilutive Securities Restricted Stock, Stock Options and Other Equity Aw ards 9.3 1.6 7.7 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 408.8 1.6 407.2 Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic 0.73$ (0.04)$ 0.03$ 0.03$ 0.06$ 0.65$ Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Diluted 0.71$ (0.04)$ 0.03$ 0.03$ 0.06$ 0.64$ Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic and Diluted Reconciliation Adjusted Results - YTD (1)

As Reported Loss on Sales of Businesses Ex - Loss on Sales of Businesses As Reported Loss on Sales of Businesses Ex - Loss on Sales of Businesses Income Before Income Taxes 139.0$ (38.0)$ 177.0$ 334.4$ (38.0)$ 372.4$ Provision for Income Taxes 61.1 2.7 63.8 137.4 2.7 140.1 Effective Tax Rate 44.0% 36.0% 41.1% 37.6% Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.6 Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (3.1) (3.1) (3.3) (3.3) 74.9$ (35.3)$ 110.2$ 194.3$ (35.3)$ 229.6$ Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 407.6 407.6 409.7 409.7 Add: Effect of Dilutive Securities Restricted Stock, Stock Options and Other Equity Aw ards 7.9 7.9 7.3 7.3 Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 415.5 415.5 417.0 417.0 Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic 0.18$ (0.09)$ 0.27$ 0.47$ (0.09)$ 0.56$ Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Diluted 0.18$ (0.09)$ 0.27$ 0.47$ (0.08)$ 0.55$ Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders - Basic and Diluted (1) During Q3 2015, we recorded losses on sales of businesses in our international markets, primarily in Latin America and Continental Europe. This amount includes losses on completed dispositions and the classification of certain assets as held for sale. ($ in Millions) Page 24 Reconciliation of Loss on Sales of Businesses (1)

Metrics Update

Metrics Update Page 26 SALARIES & RELATED Trailing Twelve Months (% of revenue) Base, Benefits & Tax Incentive Expense Severance Expense Temporary Help OFFICE & GENERAL Trailing Twelve Months (% of revenue) Professional Fees Occupancy Expense (ex-D&A) T&E, Office Supplies & Telecom All Other O&G FINANCIAL Available Liquidity $1.0 Billion 5-Year Credit Facility Covenants Category Metric

64.1% 63.8% 63.8% 60.0% 62.0% 64.0% 66.0% 9/30/2015 12/31/2015 9/30/2016 % of Revenue, Trailing Twelve Months Salaries & Related Expenses Page 27

0.7% 0.8% 1.0% 0.9% 0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.5% Severance Expense Three Months Nine Months 3.9% 3.7% 3.9% 3.8% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% Temporary Help Three Months Nine Months 3.7% 3.9% 3.8% 3.8% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% Incentive Expense Nine MonthsThree Months 53.6% 53.3% 55.6% 55.5% 45.0% 50.0% 55.0% 60.0% Base, Benefits & Tax Three Months Nine Months Salaries & Related Expenses (% of Revenue) Page 28 Three and Nine Months Ended September 30 “All Other Salaries & Related,” not shown, was 2.0% and 2.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 2.5% and 2.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 2016 2015

24.8% 24.7% 24.5% 21.0% 23.0% 25.0% 27.0% 9/30/2015 12/31/2015 9/30/2016 % of Revenue, Trailing Twelve Months Office & General Expenses Page 29

Office & General Expenses (% of Revenue) Page 30 Three and Nine Months Ended September 30 “All Other O&G” primarily includes production expenses and, to a lesser extent, depreciation and amortization, bad debt expense, adjustments to contingent acquisition obligations, foreign currency losses (gains), spending to support new business activity, net restructuring and other reorganization-related charges (reversals), long-lived asset impairments and other expenses. 1.4% 1.6% 1.5% 1.6% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% Professional Fees Three Months Nine Months 6.6% 6.6% 6.8% 6.5% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 8.0% Occupancy Expense (ex-D&A) Three Months Nine Months 14.5% 13.9% 13.6% 13.9% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% All Other O&G Three Months Nine Months 2.8% 3.2% 3.2% 3.5% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% T&E, Office Supplies & Telecom Three Months Nine Months 2016 2015

$881 $1,510 $680 $675 $895 $984 $996 $996 $995 $995 $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 9/30/2015 12/31/2015 3/31/2016 6/30/2016 9/30/2016 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Marketable Securities Available Committed Credit Facility Available Liquidity ($ in Millions) Page 31 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Marketable Securities + Available Committed Credit Facility

Last Twelve Months Ending September 30, 2016 I. Interest Coverage Ratio (not less than): 5.00x Actual Interest Coverage Ratio: 18.19x II. Leverage Ratio (not greater than): 3.50x Actual Leverage Ratio: 1.52x Interest Coverage Ratio - Interest Expense Reconciliation Last Twelve Months Ending September 30, 2016 Interest Expense: $92.1 - Interest income 21.1 - Other 7.9 Net interest expense : $63.1 EBITDA Reconciliation Last Twelve Months Ending September 30, 2016 Operating Income: $909.3 + Depreciation and amortization 237.8 + Other non-cash charges 0.5 EBITDA : $1,147.6 Covenants $1.0 Billion 5-Year Credit F cility Covenants ($ in Millions) Page 32 (1) Calculated as defined in the Credit Agreement. (1) (1)

Cautionary Statement Page 33 This investor presentation contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this investor presentation that are not historical facts, including statements about management’s beliefs and expectations, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A, Risk Factors. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: ➔ potential effects of a challenging economy, for example, on the demand for our advertising and marketing services, on our clients’ financial condition and on our business or financial condition; ➔ our ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients; ➔ our ability to retain and attract key employees; ➔ risks associated with assumptions we make in connection with our critical accounting estimates, including changes in assumptions associated with any effects of a weakened economy; ➔ potential adverse effects if we are required to recognize impairment charges or other adverse accounting-related developments; ➔ risks associated with the effects of global, national and regional economic and political conditions, including counterparty risks and fluctuations in economic growth rates, interest rates and currency exchange rates; and ➔ developments from changes in the regulatory and legal environment for advertising and marketing and communications services companies around the world. Investors should carefully consider these factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A, Risk Factors.