• by Joe Mandese , Yesterday

“We will overcome this challenging situation,” Dentsu CEO Hiroshi Igarashi writes toward the end of his message to shareholders as part of the release of financial results reporting a 3.4% decline in net revenue for the second half of 2025.

Dentsu attributed most of the decline to its international operations – including a 3.4% decline in net revenue in the United States and Canada – and separately announced some “progress in the restructuring” of its international business, but did not disclose any significant changes related to it as part of this morning’s announcement.

Igarashi characterized the international restructuring as “an urgent issue” and disclosed that due to a downward revision in Dentsu’s full-year earnings forecast the holding company is suspending a previously announced dividend to investors.

“We recognize the concern this may cause for our stakeholders,” Igarashi continues, adding, “We are focused on fulfilling the expectations of our clients by working with the utmost dedication. I kindly ask for your continued support and understanding as we make swift decisions from a medium- to longterm perspective and fully commit ourselves to their success.”