Havas Acquires Majority Stake in Archrival to Expand Havas Play in North America

Havas Acquires Format to Expand Corporate Influence Communications

May 22, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Havas announced the acquisition of Format in a strategic move led by Havas Paris to accelerate next-generation corporate influence communications. Format—founded in 2021 and led by CEO Thomas Khaski—will keep its name, organizational structure, and operating model while joining H/Advisors, Havas’ global strategic advisory network.

Havas Continues Bolt-On Acquisitions with Majority Stakes in Acento Public Affairs, Ctrl Digital, Styleheads, and Eyesight

April 14, 2026

Marketing & Advertising

Havas reported strong first-quarter 2026 performance and said it continued its bolt-on acquisition strategy by acquiring majority stakes in four agencies. The acquisitions include Acento Public Affairs (Spain), Ctrl Digital (Sweden), Styleheads (Berlin, Germany), and Eyesight (France), strengthening H/Advisors advisory services, CSA analytics/activation capabilities, Havas’ cultural marketing/creator relations offerings, and Maison BETC’s luxury fashion events work.

Revolve Acquires Majority Stake in Alexandre Vauthier

June 25, 2024

Consumer Products

Revolve Group, Inc. acquired a majority stake in French haute couture house Alexandre Vauthier and will invest six million euros over three years into the brand. The Los Angeles–based retailer said it will contribute newly purchased assets to a new business entity as it seeks to expand into luxury couture following Vauthier's recent administration proceedings; financial terms beyond the investment schedule were not disclosed.

Havas Acquires Wilderness, UK Social Media Agency

March 17, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Havas has acquired Wilderness, a London-based social media agency, which will join Havas Village London and bolster the social offering within Havas Play and Havas Media Network. Wilderness, founded and led by Tom Jarvis, works with clients including Disney+, BBC Studios and Ticketmaster and will be integrated under Havas Media Network leadership to expand Havas' social-first capabilities.

Harvest Partners Ascend Acquires Majority Stake in Sparq

June 21, 2023

IT Services

Funds managed by Harvest Partners Ascend have acquired a majority stake in Sparq, a U.S.-based outsourced digital engineering provider headquartered in Atlanta. Bain Capital Double Impact remains an investor; the partnership will fund Sparq’s geographic expansion and capability build-out as Harvest Partners Ascend pursues a buy-and-build strategy.

Havas Group Acquires Majority Stake in Camp + King

September 17, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Havas Group has acquired a majority stake in Camp + King, an independent creative agency known for brand storytelling and digital, social and content development. Camp + King will continue to be led by founders Jamie King and Roger Camp and brings a team of ~60 across San Francisco and Chicago, strengthening Havas' North America creative capabilities.