\nStagwell Media LP (\u201cStagwell\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), which on December 21, 2020 entered into a definitive transaction agreement to combine its businesses (the \u201cProposed Transaction\u201d) with MDC Partners, Inc. (\u201cMDC\u201d) (Nasdaq: MDCA), announced today that it will host a live webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2020 results on Tuesday, March 9, 2020 at 8:30 am ET. Stagwell President and Managing Partner and MDC Chairman and CEO, Mark Penn, Stagwell Partner, Jay Leveton, and Chief Financial Officer, Ryan Greene, will participate in the live webcast. The Company is expected to issue an earnings release and investor presentation on its website prior to the webcast.\n<\/p>\n
\nRegistration for the webcast can be completed by visiting the following website: https:\/\/kvgo.com\/openexc\/the-stagwell-group-earnings-call-march-2021<\/a>. A live webcast will be available online at www.stagwellgroup.com<\/a>. During the live webcast, investors will be able to submit questions via chat for the live Q&A session. Investors who would like to submit questions in advance of the call should submit them at IR@stagwellgroup.com<\/a> for inclusion on the webcast.\n<\/p>\n \nA replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call, at the same web link, and will remain available for approximately 90 days.\n<\/p>\n \nThe Proposed Transaction will unite the award-winning talent of MDC with the advanced technology platform of Stagwell to create the transformative marketing company today\u2019s marketplace demands. The Proposed Transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2021, subject to receipt of applicable approvals.\n<\/p>\n \n###\n<\/p>\n About Stagwell Group<\/b><\/p>\n \nThe Stagwell Group is the first and only independent, digital-first, and fully-integrated organization of size & scale servicing brands across the continuum of marketing services. Collaborative by design, Stagwell is not weighed down by legacy points of view and its people are united in their desire to innovate, evolve, grow and deliver superior results for their clients. Stagwell\u2019s high growth brands include experts in four categories: digital transformation and marketing, research and insights, marketing communications, and content and media. The address of Stagwell is 1808 Eye Street, Floor 6, Washington, D.C., 20006. As of the date hereof, Stagwell and its affiliates beneficially own 50,000 series 6 preference shares (representing 100% of the outstanding Series 6 preference shares) and 14,425,714 Class A shares (representing 19.8% of the outstanding Class A shares) of MDC. A copy of the early warning report to be filed by Stagwell in connection with this press release may be obtained from Beth Lester Sidhu (917-765-2638).\n<\/p>\n About MDC Partners Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n \nMDC is one of the most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. As \u201cThe Place Where Great Talent Lives,\u201d MDC is celebrated for its innovative advertising, public relations, branding, digital, social and event marketing agency partners, which are responsible for some of the most memorable and effective campaigns for the world\u2019s most respected brands. By leveraging technology, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions, MDC drives creative excellence, business growth and measurable return on marketing investment for over 1,700 clients worldwide. For more information about MDC and its partner firms, visit MDC\u2019s website at www.mdc-partners.com<\/a> and follow MDC on Twitter at http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/mdcpartners<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n \nThis communication may contain certain forward-looking statements (collectively, \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d). Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including statements about MDC\u2019s or Stagwell\u2019s beliefs and expectations and recent business and economic trends, constitute forward-looking statements. Words such as \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201ctarget,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201ccreate,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cforesee,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cguidance,\u201d \u201clook,\u201d \u201coutlook,\u201d \u201cfuture,\u201d \u201cassume,\u201d \u201cforecast,\u201d \u201cfocus,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of current plans, estimates and projections are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. Such forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements related to: future financial performance and the future prospects of the respective businesses and operations of MDC, Stagwell and the combined company; information concerning the Proposed Transaction; the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transaction; the likelihood of the Proposed Transaction being completed; the anticipated outcome of the Proposed Transaction; the tax impact of the Proposed Transaction on MDC and shareholders of MDC; the timing of the shareholder meeting to approve the Proposed Transaction (the \u201cSpecial Meeting\u201d); the shareholder approvals required for the Proposed Transaction; regulatory and stock exchange approval of the Proposed Transaction; and the timing of the implementation of the Proposed Transaction. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including the risks identified in our filings with the SEC.\n<\/p>\n \nThese forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside Stagwell\u2019s control. Important factors that could cause actual results and expectations to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties set forth under the section entitled \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in the Proxy Statement\/Prospectus. These and other risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:\n<\/p>\n \nYou can obtain copies of MDC\u2019s filings under its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com<\/a>, its profile on the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a> or its website at www.mdc-partners.com<\/a>. Stagwell does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. All forward-looking statements in this communication are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.\n<\/p>\n No Offer or Solicitation<\/b><\/p>\n \nThis communication does not constitute an offer to buy or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to sell or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This communication is not a substitute for any prospectus, proxy statement or any other document that MDC or a newly-formed company (\u201cNew MDC\u201d) may file with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Transaction. No money, securities or other consideration is being solicited, and, if sent in response to the information contained herein, will not be accepted.\n<\/p>\n \nNo offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Proposed Transaction and distribution of this document may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and persons into whose possession any document or other information referred to herein should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities will be made directly or indirectly, in or into any jurisdiction where to do so would be inconsistent with the laws of such jurisdiction.\n<\/p>\n Additional Information and Where to Find It<\/b><\/p>\n \nIn connection with the Proposed Transaction, MDC and New MDC filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (the \u201cForm S-4\u201d) that includes a proxy statement of MDC\/prospectus (together with the Form S-4, the \u201cProxy Statement\/Prospectus\u201d). This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement\/Prospectus or any other document MDC may file with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Transaction. Once effective, MDC will mail the Proxy Statement\/Prospectus to its shareholders in connection with the votes to approve certain matters in connection with the Proposed Transaction.\n<\/p>\n \nINVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS OF MDC ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY THE PROXY STATEMENT\/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IN ITS\/THEIR ENTIRETY (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) OR ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROXY STATEMENT\/PROSPECTUS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. You may obtain, free of charge, copies of the Proxy Statement\/Prospectus and other relevant documents filed by MDC or New MDC with the SEC, at the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a>. In addition, investors and securityholders are able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement\/Prospectus and other relevant documents filed by MDC or New MDC with the SEC and from MDC\u2019s website at http:\/\/www.mdc-partners.com<\/a><\/span>.\n<\/p>\n \nThe URLs in this announcement are intended to be inactive textual references only. They are not intended to be active hyperlinks to websites. The information on such websites, even if it might be accessible through a hyperlink resulting from the URLs or referenced herein, is not and shall not be deemed to be incorporated into this announcement. No assurance or representation is given as to the suitability or reliability for any purpose whatsoever of any information on such websites.\n<\/p>\n Participants in the Solicitation<\/b><\/p>\n \nMDC, New MDC and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from MDC\u2019s shareholders with respect to the approvals required to complete the Proposed Transaction. More detailed information regarding the identity of these potential participants, and any direct or indirect interests they may have in the Proposed Transaction, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the Proxy Statement\/Prospectus filed with the SEC. Information regarding MDC\u2019s directors and executive officers is set forth in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed by MDC with the SEC on May 26, 2020 and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by MDC with the SEC on March 5, 2020. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the Special Meeting is included in the Proxy Statement\/Prospectus filed with the SEC. These documents are available to the shareholders of MDC free of charge from the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a> and from MDC\u2019s website at www.mdc-partners.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \nYou must not construe the contents of this document as legal, tax, regulatory, financial, accounting or other advice, and you are urged to consult with your own advisors with respect to legal, tax, regulatory, financial, accounting and other consequences of the Proposed Transaction, the suitability of the Proposed Transaction for you and other relevant matters concerning the Proposed Transaction.\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210305005298\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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