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 October 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): ¨
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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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Announcement dated 28 September 2015, made by WPP plc. |
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Press release dated 29 September 2015, made by WPP plc. |
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Press release dated 30 September 2015, made by WPP plc. |
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Press release dated 05 October 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 (Registrant) |
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Date: 06 October 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
28 September 2015
WPP plc
(WPP)
Purchase of Own Securities
WPP announces that on 28 September 2015 it purchased 200,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 1346.5347 pence per ordinary share. All of these shares
will be held as treasury shares.
Following the above purchase, WPP holds 34,619,468 ordinary shares as treasury shares. The total number of WPP shares in
issue is 1,292,380,036 (excluding shares to be held in treasury).
Exhibit 2
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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29 September 2015 |
WPP PLC (WPP)
Cohn & Wolfe agrees to acquire a majority stake in Six Degrees PR and Alphabet Consulting in India
WPP announces that its wholly owned operating company Cohn & Wolfe, a leading brand communications agency, has agreed to acquire a majority
stake in Six Degrees PR, a full-service public relations agency, and its content and integrated marketing subsidiary Alphabet Consulting.
Founded in 2009
and with offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, Six Degrees has extensive public relations, public affairs, crisis management and digital media experience. The agency also delivers content and integrated marketing campaigns through Alphabet
Consulting. Clients include regional and multinational companies such as Amadeus, Cushman & Wakefield, Dalmia Bharat Group, Hughes, Ingersoll Rand and Nokia.
This acquisition marks a further step towards WPPs declared goal of developing its networks in fast growing markets and sectors. In India, WPP companies
(including associates) generate revenues of over US$500 million and employ approximately 14,000 people. In the Asia Pacific region, WPP companies (including associates) generate revenues of US$5 billion and employ around 50,000 people.
Collectively WPPs public relations and public affairs agencies (including associates and investments) generate revenues of US$2 billion worldwide and employ 11,000 people.
Contact:
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Feona McEwan, WPP |
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+44(0) 207 408 2204 |
Belinda Rabano, WPP Asia Pacific |
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+86 10 8520 3066 |
Exhibit 3
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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30 SEPTEMBER 2015 |
WPP PLC (WPP)
Grey Healthcare Group acquires minority interest in OptimizeRx in the US
WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Grey Healthcare Group (GHG), a leading healthcare communications services company, has
acquired a minority interest in OptimizeRx Corp. (OPRX), a leader in the electronic distribution of sample vouchers and co-pay discount coupons through electronic healthcare records and e-prescription.
OPRX manages a digital platform that allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to communicate with physicians and consumers to promote their products. Its products
allow doctors and staff access to sample vouchers, co-pay coupons and other patient support to search, print or electronically dispense drug samples directly to patients as well as a network of pharmacies. OPRX is based in Rochester, MI. The company
was founded in 2006.
This investment continues WPPs strategy of investing in digital and important markets such as the US. 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. In North America, WPP companies (including
associates and investments) collectively generate revenues of US$7 billion and employ over 27,000 people.
GHG is part of WPPs Branding &
Identity, Healthcare and Specialist Communications group (which includes Direct and Digital). Collectively, including associates and investments, the companies in this group generate revenues of US$6 billion and employ over 70,000 people.
Contact:
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Feona McEwan, WPP |
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+ 44(0) 207 408 2204 |
Kevin McCormack, WPP |
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+1 (212) 632 2239 |
Exhibit 4
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For Immediate Release |
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5 October 2015 |
WPP PLC (WPP)
Notification of Trading Statement
WPP
will announce its Third Quarter Trading Statement for the nine months ended 30 September 2015 on Monday, 26 October 2015.
Contact:
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Feona McEwan, WPP |
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+ 44(0) 207 408 2204 |
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