The French media and advertising company Publicis Groupe will acquire the digital marketing agency Razorfish from Microsoft in a deal valued at about $530 million, the companies announced Sunday.

The companies also said they have signed a five-year strategic alliance agreement that will become effective at the closing of the deal, expected in the fourth quarter and subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition is expected to be paid for with a combination of cash and Publicis treasury shares.

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