Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
June 18 2015 - 3:56PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of
Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of June 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:
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if
submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper
as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
Note: Regulation S-T Rule
101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is
incorporated, 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 2014, 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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Exhibit No. |
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Press Release dated 18 June 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: 18 June 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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18 June 2015 |
WPP PLC (WPP)
GroupM acquires Greenhouse Group B.V in The Netherlands
WPP announces that GroupM, the leading global media investment management group, has acquired Greenhouse Group in The Netherlands.
Greenhouse Group provides digital media and marketing services through its four operating companies: Blue Mango Interactive and Fresh Fruit Digital (online
marketing agencies), We Are Blossom (social media), and Source Republic (SEO and content marketing).
Greenhouse Group was founded in 2007 and employs more
than 150 people. Unaudited revenue for the year ended 31 December 2014 was EUR 10.1 million, with gross assets of EUR 14.1 million as at the same date.
The acquisition will further enhance GroupMs data-driven digital marketing capabilities. Greenhouse Group will operate as a stand-alone business within
GroupM and will continue to be led by CEO Marion Koopman and CFO Frank Sanders.
This investment continues WPPs strategy of developing its services
in fast-growing and important markets and sectors and strengthening its digital capabilities. WPPs digital revenues were US$6.9 billion in 2014, representing 36% of the Groups total revenues of US$19 billion. WPP has set a
target of 40-45% of revenue to be derived from digital in the next five years.
Collectively, WPPs media investment management businesses, which
include GroupM, generate worldwide revenues over US$5 billion (including associates). WPP companies (including associates) in The Netherlands generate revenues of around US$300 million and employ 1,300 people.
Contact:
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Feona McEwan, WPP |
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+ 44(0) 20 7408 2204 |
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Chris Wade, WPP |
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