WPP WPP PLC

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 January 2016

Commission File Number: 0-16350

WPP PLC

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

27 Farm Street, London W1J 5RJ, England

(Address of principal executive offices)

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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 Company’s 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 Company’s major markets (which varies depending on, among other things, regional, national and international political and economic conditions and government regulations in the world’s 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 Company’s plans and objectives will be achieved. In addition, you should consider the risks described in Item 3D, captioned “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 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 Company’s 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

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.

Exhibit 1

WPP PLC (“WPP”)

Cohn & Wolfe acquires majority stake in Máquina in Brazil

WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Cohn & Wolfe, a leading communications agency, has acquired a majority stake in Grupo Máquina (“Máquina”), one of Brazil’s largest and most widely respected public relations and public affairs groups.

Máquina’s unaudited gross revenues for the year ended 31 December 2014 were R$60 million with gross assets of approximately R$20 million at the same date. Clients include Ambev, BRMalls, BRF, Carrefour, Credit Suisse, Grupo Estacio, Insper, Gafisa, GP Investments, Kraft Heinz, Hypermarcas, EY, Qualicorp, Raizen, Xerox and B2W/Lojas Americanas. Founded in 1995, the agency is based in São Paulo with offices in Rio de Janeiro and Brasília. It employs 240 people.

Máquina was named the Best PR Agency in Brazil four times at the prestigious Comunique-se Awards. Máquina is known for its digital and integrated communications work across numerous industries, including finance, education, consumer technology, retail, entertainment, government and tourism. The agency has specialty divisions focused on digital, video content, branding, advertising and package design services.

This investment continues WPP’s strategy of investing in fast growing markets and sectors and its commitment to developing its strategic networks throughout the Brazilian market. Collectively (including associates and investments) Group companies generate revenues of around US$600 million and employ over 6,000 people in Brazil, WPP’s seventh largest market. In Latin America, WPP companies (including associates and investments) collectively generate revenues of over US$1.6 billion and employ over 21,000 people.

WPP’s public relations and public affairs companies collectively generate revenues (including associates and investments) of US$2 billion and employ over 11,000 people worldwide.

Exhibit 2

WPP PLC (“WPP”)

POSSIBLE Worldwide agrees to acquire a majority stake in digital agency, Conrad Caine GmbH in Germany

WPP announces that its global digital agency POSSIBLE Worldwide has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Conrad Caine GmbH, a full service digital agency headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Founded in 1998, Conrad Caine delivers digital strategy, user experience, asset creation, campaigns and CRM to its clients. Conrad Caine employs 140 people at its headquarters in Germany, and other offices in Pelotas, Brazil and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Conrad Caine’s revenues for the year ended 31 December 2014 were approximately €8.5 million with gross assets of approximately €3.6 million as at the same date.

This acquisition continues WPP’s strategy of investing in fast growth markets, new media and digital, including data and the application of technology. WPP’s digital revenues were US$6.9 billion in 2014, representing 36% of the Group’s total revenues. WPP has set a target of 40-45% of revenue to be derived from digital in the next five years. WPP companies in Germany generate revenues of approximately US$1.3 billion and employ around 7,000 people (including associates). On this basis, Germany is WPP’s fourth largest market after the US, the UK and China.

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Exhibit 3

WPP PLC (“WPP”)

Grey acquires mobile app developer ArcTouch in United States

WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Grey, the global marketing communications agency, has acquired ArcTouch, Inc. (“ArcTouch”) a leading full-service mobile app development company in the United States.

ArcTouch’s gross revenues were approximately US$14 million as of December 31, 2015. The company employs 97 people and is based in San Francisco with an office in Florianopolis, Brazil. It was founded in 2008.

ArcTouch’s developers, designers and mobile strategists transform ideas into engaging apps for telephones, tablets, wearable devices, televisions, homes and cars. The company has completed over 250 projects for Fortune 500 companies, leading consumer brands, innovative startups, media and entertainment companies and world-class marketing and design agencies.

This acquisition continues WPP’s strategy of investing in important markets and fast growing sectors such as mobile and digital. WPP’s digital revenues were US$6.9 billion in 2014, representing 36% of the Group’s 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 the United States, WPP companies (including associates and investments) collectively generate revenues of almost US$7 billion and employ around 25,000 people.

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