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 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 ¨
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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 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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Press Release dated 18 January 2016, made by WPP plc. |
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Press Release dated 22 January 2016, made by WPP plc. |
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Press Release dated 27 January 2016, 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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Date: 28 January 2016. |
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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 JANUARY 2016 |
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 Brazils largest and most widely respected public relations and public affairs groups.
Máquinas 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 WPPs 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, WPPs 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.
WPPs public
relations and public affairs companies collectively generate revenues (including associates and investments) of US$2 billion and employ over 11,000 people worldwide.
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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 2
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For Immediate Release |
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22 January 2016 |
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
Caines 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 WPPs strategy of investing in fast growth markets, new media and digital, including data and the application of technology.
WPPs digital revenues were US$6.9 billion in 2014, representing 36% of the Groups 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 WPPs fourth largest market after the US, the UK and China.
Contact:
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Feona McEwan, WPP |
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+44(0) 20 7408 2204 |
Chris Wade, WPP |
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Exhibit 3
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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27 JANUARY 2016 |
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.
ArcTouchs 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.
ArcTouchs 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 WPPs strategy of investing in important markets and fast growing sectors such as mobile and digital. 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 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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Feona McEwan, WPP |
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Kevin McCormack, WPP |
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+1 (212) 632 2239 |
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