SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of March 2015
Commission File Number: 0-16350
WPP PLC
(Translation of registrants name into English)
27 Farm Street, London W1J 5RJ, England
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether
the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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domiciled or legally organized (the registrants home country), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrants securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is
not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrants security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
Forward-Looking Statements
In connection with the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Reform Act), the Company may include
forward-looking statements (as defined in the Reform Act) in oral or written public statements issued by or on behalf of the Company. These forward-looking statements may include, among other things, plans, objectives, projections and anticipated
future economic performance based on assumptions and the like that are subject to risks and uncertainties. As such, actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that may
cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: the unanticipated loss of a material client or key personnel, delays or reductions in client advertising budgets, shifts in industry rates of compensation, regulatory compliance costs or
litigation, natural disasters or acts of terrorism, the Companys exposure to changes in the values of major currencies other than the UK pound sterling (because a substantial portion of its revenues are derived and costs incurred outside of
the United Kingdom) and the overall level of economic activity in the Companys major markets (which varies depending on, among other things, regional, national and international political and economic conditions and government regulations in
the worlds advertising markets). In light of these and other uncertainties, the forward-looking statements included in the oral or written public statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Companys
plans and objectives will be achieved. In addition, you should consider the risks described in Item 3D, captioned Risk Factors in the Companys Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2013, which could also cause actual
results to differ from forward-looking information. In light of these and other uncertainties, the forward-looking statements included in this document should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Companys plans and
objectives will be achieved.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Press Release dated 10 March 2015, made by WPP plc. |
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Press Release dated 10 March 2015, made by WPP plc. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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WPP PLC |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: 13 March 2015. |
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/s/ Paul W.G. Richardson |
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Paul W.G. Richardson |
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Group Finance Director |
Exhibit 1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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10 MARCH 2015 |
WPP PLC (WPP)
WPP has agreed to acquire minority stake in FlowNetwork in Sweden
WPP announces that it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in FlowNetwork. FlowNetwork is a new, Swedish, over-the-top television service,
delivering its programmes via the internet, which supplies Swedens regional newspapers with technology and content. Newspapers served by FlowNetwork include Norrköpings tidningar, Folkbladet, Motala Vadstena Tidning,
Norrländska Socialdemokraten, Östgöta Correspondenten, Norrbottens-Kuriren, Västervik-Tidningen, Hela Gotland and UNT. FlowNetwork is co-producer of the new Swedish drama series Gåsmamman.
This investment continues WPPs strategy of developing its integrated services in fast-growing and important markets and sectors and strengthening its
capabilities including digital media. WPPs digital revenues (including associates) were US$6.9 billion in 2014, representing 36% of the Groups total revenues of nearly US$19 billion. WPP has set a target of 40-45% of revenue to be
derived from digital in the next five years.
In Scandinavia, WPP companies (including associates) generate revenues of over US$500 million and employ
over 2,500 people. In Sweden alone, WPP businesses generate revenues of over US$180 million and employ over 800 people.
Contact:
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Feona McEwan, WPP London |
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+ 44(0) 207 408 2204 |
Chris Wade, WPP London |
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About WPP
WPP is the
worlds largest communications services group with billings of nearly US$76 billion and revenues of nearly US$19 billion. Through its operating companies, the Group provides a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including
advertising & media investment management; data investment management; public relations & public affairs; branding & identity; healthcare communications; direct, digital, promotion & relationship marketing and
specialist communications. The company employs over 188,000 people (including associates and investments) in over 3,000 offices across 111 countries. For more information, visit www.wpp.com.
WPP was named Holding Company of the Year at the 2014 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for the fourth year running. WPP was also named, for
the third consecutive year, the Worlds Most Effective Holding Company in the 2014 Effie Effectiveness Index, which recognizes the effectiveness of marketing communications.
Exhibit 2
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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10 March 2015 |
WPP plc (WPP)
Directors Interests
WPP was
notified yesterday of changes in the share ownership of executive directors of the company, pursuant to the vesting of the 2012 Executive Share Awards (ESA) granted in 2013.
On 9 March 2015, Sir Martin Sorrell became entitled to receive 139,234 ordinary shares pursuant to his 2012 ESA granted in 2013. On 9 March 2015,
Sir Martin Sorrell sold 67,046 of these ordinary shares in order to discharge the consequential UK and US tax liabilities.
At todays date Sir
Martin Sorrell and his family interests are interested in or have rights in 19,082,587 shares (inclusive of the shares he is entitled to received pursuant to the awards granted under Renewed LEAP in 2004, 2005, the UK parts of the 2006 award, the
2007 award and the UK part of the award granted under LEAP in 2009, the receipt of which has been deferred). Sir Martin Sorrells family interests and rights represent 1.453% of the issued share capital of WPP. Additionally the JMCMRJ Sorrell
Foundation holds 2,105,936 WPP shares, representing 0.160% of WPPs issued share capital.
On 9 March 2015, Mr Paul Richardson became entitled
to receive 13,239 ADRs pursuant to his 2012 ESA granted in 2013. On 9 March 2015, Mr Paul Richardson sold 9,950 of these ADRs to discharge the consequential UK and US tax liabilities. At todays date, Mr Richardsons beneficial
holding is the equivalent of 779,295 WPP shares, representing 0.059% of WPPs issued share capital.
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Feona McEwan, WPP |
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