UK's M&C Saatchi falls as annual revenue drops on Middle East weakness

By Reuters News

** Shares of UK's ad group M&C Saatchi SAA.L down 6.8% at 137p, on track for its worst day since September 2025

** Co's annual LFL net revenue declined 1.4% to £86.2 million ($115.19 million) from £87.4 million a year ago

** Revenue decline reflects ongoing weakness in Middle East region; conflict continues to impact co's sport & entertainment and consumer-facing businesses, with Advertising revenue in UAE down double-digit

** Co says trading momentum is improving, with Q2 revenue returning to growth, as it forecast annual results in line with market expectations

** Including session losses, SAA up 4.4% YTD


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