MSQ Rules out Potential Tie-Up With Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital
The move from London-based MSQ, which is majority owned by One Equity Partners, came days after digital-advertising company S4 Capital disclosed it was in preliminary discussions about a potential deal.
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