Press Release Details

Company Emerges as LiveRamp – Will Trade as RAMP on NYSE

LiveRamp Leadership Team Named

Acxiom® (Nasdaq: ACXM), the data foundation for the world's best marketers, today announced that it has successfully completed the sale of its Acxiom Marketing Solutions (AMS) business to The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) for $2.3 billion.

“LiveRamp is a category creator. Our industry-leading platform is changing the world for our customers and their consumers,” said CEO Scott Howe. “As an independent company, LiveRamp will focus on its vision of creating a world where connected data makes every experience exceptional.”

The Company also announced that it has transferred the Acxiom brand to IPG and changed its name to LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. as of today’s market close. Beginning tomorrow, October 2, 2018, its common stock will trade under the ticker symbol “RAMP” on the New York Stock Exchange.

“LiveRamp is a best-in-class SaaS company with a terrific business model. We’ve demonstrated strong top-line growth, product expansion and an ability to significantly improve margins. The Company will also have an exceptional balance sheet,” said CFO Warren Jenson. “We enter the next phase of our journey in a position of strength and with a focus on delivering even greater value to our customers and shareholders.”

LiveRamp is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with approximately 750 employees world-wide.

The next few quarters will be a transition period for the Company. Legacy compensation plans and benefits programs will be terminated or modified to better reflect LiveRamp’s needs and competitive environment. In addition, several transitional service arrangements will be in place with IPG.

Morgan Stanley served as lead financial advisor to the Company with respect to corporate matters including separation alternatives related to AMS. Evercore and Morgan Stanley served as financial advisors on the AMS transaction, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati served as legal counsel.

Leadership

LiveRamp enters its next phase of growth with a strong and experienced leadership team. The Company’s bench is deep and brings considerable experience from both large and small technology companies. LiveRamp’s leadership:

Upcoming Events

LiveRamp will host its first ever Analyst and Investor Day on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City.

Space for the event is limited and, therefore, advance registration is required. Analysts and institutional investors interested in attending are encouraged to contact LiveRamp Investors Relations at Investor.Relations@LiveRamp.com.

About Acxiom

Acxiom provides the data foundation for the world’s best marketers. We enable people-based marketing everywhere through a simple, open approach to connecting systems and data that drives seamless customer experiences and higher ROI. A leader in identity and ethical data use for nearly 50 years, Acxiom helps thousands of clients and partners around the globe work together to create a world where all marketing is relevant. Acxiom is a registered trademark of Acxiom LLC. For more information, visit Acxiom.com.

About LiveRamp

LiveRamp provides the identity platform leveraged by brands and their partners to deliver innovative products and exceptional experiences. LiveRamp IdentityLink connects people, data, and devices across the digital and physical world, powering the people-based marketing revolution and allowing consumers to safely connect with the brands and products they love. For more information, visit www.LiveRamp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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