RAMP LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.
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Executive Summary
LiveRamp filed this DEFA14A to distribute an employee FAQ regarding its pending acquisition by Publicis Groupe for $38.50 per share in cash. The filing is a routine solicitation update with no new material financial information beyond what was disclosed in the May 18, 2026 8-K announcing the merger agreement.
Actionable Insight
This DEFA14A is a routine employee communication with no new deal terms or financial data. The stock will trade at a narrow spread to the $38.50 takeout price until close. Monitor for the definitive proxy statement and any regulatory or shareholder approval developments.
Key Facts
- LiveRamp entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Publicis Groupe for $38.50 per share in cash.
- Transaction expected to close before year-end 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, shareholder approval, and other conditions.
- Post-close, LiveRamp will operate as an independent business within Publicis, with Scott Howe continuing as CEO.
- Employee FAQ confirms no immediate changes to operations, compensation, or benefits; equity awards will convert to cash awards at close.
- ESPP suspended as of June 1, 2026; next offering period terminated upon close.
Financial Impact
All-cash acquisition valued at $2.5B equity value ($38.50/share); no new financial figures in this filing.
Risk Factors
- Transaction may not close if regulatory approvals or shareholder approval are not obtained.
- Potential for competing bids or litigation delaying or derailing the deal.
- Integration risks post-close could affect LiveRamp's operational independence and customer relationships.
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| DEFA14A Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-069642 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-069642-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-069642 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-069642-index.html | 0001104659-26-069642 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-069642.txt | 0001104659-26-069642 |
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Jun 4, 2026
8d ago
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DEFA14A
| $37.47 awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | — | $37.62 (+0.40%) |
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Jun 3, 2026
10d ago
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DEFA14A
| $37.40 $37.38 | ▼ −0.05% | ▼ −0.45% | $37.62 (+0.59%) |
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May 18, 2026
25d ago
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DEFA14A
| $37.77 $37.68 | ▼ −0.24% | ▲ +0.41% | $37.62 (−0.40%) |
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May 18, 2026
25d ago
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DEFA14A
| $37.77 $37.68 | ▼ −0.24% | ▲ +0.41% | $37.62 (−0.40%) |
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May 18, 2026
25d ago
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DEFA14A
| $37.77 $37.68 | ▼ −0.24% | ▲ +0.41% | $37.62 (−0.40%) |
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May 18, 2026
25d ago
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DEFA14A
| $37.77 $37.68 | ▼ −0.24% | ▲ +0.41% | $37.62 (−0.40%) |
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May 18, 2026
25d ago
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8-K
| $37.77 $37.68 | ▼ −0.24% | ▲ +0.41% | $37.62 (−0.40%) |
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May 17, 2026
26d ago
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Press Release
| $37.77 $37.68 | ▼ −0.24% | ▲ +0.41% | $37.62 (−0.40%) |
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