BUZZ — UK's M&C Saatchi falls as annual revenue drops on Middle East weakness

* Shares of UK's ad group M&C Saatchi down 6.8% at 137p, on track for its worst day since September 2025 * Co's annual LFL net revenue declined 1.4% to £86.2 million ($115.19 million) from £87.4 million a year ago * Revenue decline reflects ongoing weakness in Middle East region; conflict continues to impact co's sport & entertainment and consumer-facing businesses, with Advertising revenue in UAE down double-digit * Co says trading momentum is improving, with Q2 revenue returning to growth, as it forecast annual results in line with market expectations * Including session losses, SAA up 4.4% YTD ($1 = 0.7483 pounds) (Reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru) ((Anushka.Chourasia@thomsonreuters.com)