M&C Saatchi (LSE:SAA) has issued a trading update indicating that FY2025 revenue will fall due to the unprecedented U.S. Government shutdown, which significantly disrupted activity within its high-margin Issues division. The company now expects net revenue to decline by around 7%. Even so, M&C Saatchi plans to proceed with a £5 million share buyback, citing confidence in its balance-sheet strength and longer-term strategy. Management remains upbeat about growth prospects, noting that the Issues specialism is expected to rebound to double-digit growth in FY2026 as conditions normalize.
While the company has made notable strides in profitability and cash generation, its outlook is tempered by bearish technical indicators and a comparatively rich valuation. With no earnings-call or recent corporate-event data available, these elements do not further shape the assessment.
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M&C Saatchi is a global creative solutions group delivering advertising, issues-led communications, PR, consulting, and media services. Operating through major hubs across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, APAC, and the Americas, the company uses a regional-first model to help clients maximize brand impact worldwide.
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