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Havas

Puteaux, France

Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, bringing together creativity, media, technology, and production to help brands unlock growth. Its integrated model unifies data, technology and AI (Converged.AI) to deliver marketing and communications solutions across the full customer journey.

Focus Areas
Advertising & Creative Services, Media Services, Technology-enabled marketing solutions
Website
havas.com

Tracked deals

5

5 tracked deals across 2020-2026.

Recent pace

3

3 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout · 2 addon

Havas Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Havas. 1 2020 1 2024 ~4 est. 3 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Havas Acquires Majority Stake in Archrival to Expand Havas Play in North America
    June 15, 2026
    Buyer
    Havas
    Target
    Archrival
    Industry
    Marketing & Advertising
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Havas announced it has acquired a majority stake in Archrival, a U.S.-based youth culture and experiential activation agency. The deal is intended to accelerate Havas Play’s expansion in North America and strengthen capabilities in sports marketing, creator engagement, and brand experiences, including using Havas’ Converged.AI operating system.

  • Havas Acquires Format to Expand Corporate Influence Communications
    May 22, 2026
    Buyer
    Havas
    Target
    Format
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    France
    Type
    Addon

    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
    Buyer
    Havas
    Target
    Acento Public Affairs, Ctrl Digital, Styleheads, Eyesight
    Industry
    Marketing & Advertising
    Location
    France
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Havas Acquires Wilderness, UK Social Media Agency
    March 17, 2024
    Buyer
    Havas
    Target
    Wilderness
    Industry
    Marketing & Advertising
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Havas Group Acquires Majority Stake in Camp + King
    September 17, 2020
    Buyer
    Havas Group
    Target
    Camp + King
    Industry
    Marketing & Advertising
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

Related Acquisition Pages

Marketing & Advertising Buyers & Acquisitions 4 tracked deals by Havas. Media & Entertainment Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Havas. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by Havas.

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