WSJ Says Publicis in Talks to Acquire Sapient; Deal Could be Announced Monday, According to Sources

by Charles Gross, Benzinga Editor

November 2, 2014 4:43 PM | 19 seconds read | Make a Comment

Publicis Groupe SA

PUBGY

is in talks to acquire Sapient Corp.

SAPE

, according to

WSJ

. Sources say a deal could be announced as early as Monday. Shares of the Boston, MA-based company rose Friday, ahead of the rumor. Sapient closed Friday at $17.32, a gain of almost 3% on 3 times average volume.

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