WPP plc 6-K, filed Jun 30, 2022
WPP plc (WPP)
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2022-06-30
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WPP plc filed this 6-K on June 30, 2022.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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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 2022
Commission File Number: 001-38303
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WPP plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground
London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL
(Address of principal executive offices)
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discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form
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Forward-Looking Statements
In
connection with the provisions of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the ‘Reform Act’), the
Company may include forward-looking statements (as defined in the
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statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to
future events and circumstances that are beyond the control of the
Company. Actual results or outcomes may differ materially from
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Therefore, you should not rely on such forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date they are made, as a prediction of
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of outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as the Covid-19 pandemic
and ongoing challenges and uncertainties posed by the Covid-19
pandemic for businesses and governments around the world; 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; changes
in competitive factors in the industries in which we operate and
demand for our products and services; our inability to realise the
future anticipated benefits of acquisitions; failure to realise our
assumptions regarding goodwill and indefinite lived intangible
assets; natural disasters or acts of terrorism; the Company’s
ability to attract new clients; the economic and geopolitical
impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the risk of global
economic downturn; technological changes and risks to the security
of IT and operational infrastructure, systems, data and information
resulting from increased threat of cyber and other attacks; the
Company’s exposure to changes in the values of other major
currencies (because a substantial portion of its revenues are
derived and costs incurred outside of the UK); 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 addition,
you should consider the risks described in Item 3D, captioned
“Risk Factors,” 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. Neither the Company, nor any of its directors, officers
or employees, provides any representation, assurance or guarantee
that the occurrence of any events anticipated, expressed or implied
in any forward-looking statements will actually occur. 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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Description
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Acquisition dated 30 June 2022, prepared by WPP plc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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30 June 2022
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WPP PLC ("WPP")
WPP to acquire marketing technology leader Bower House
Digital
WPP today announces it has agreed to acquire the business
of Bower House Digital, a leading marketing technology
services agency located in Australia.
Bower House Digital will join Ogilvy's global network, further
strengthening its ability to deliver technology-driven marketing
solutions for clients. Founded in 2017 by Bryan Dobson and Meg
Quinn, it employs approximately 80 people across Australia and the
Asia Pacific region.
The agency designs, builds and deploys digital experiences for
clients including Aesop, Bunnings, Bupa, Target and Myer. It
specialises in implementing Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions
and was awarded Salesforce's APAC Growth Partner of the Year in
2021.
The acquisition is aligned with WPP's accelerated growth strategy
and focused M&A approach to build on existing digital
experience capabilities. Over the past decade, WPP has grown into a
global Platinum Salesforce partner with more than 7,000
practitioners across Marketing, Commerce, Experience, Loyalty,
Analytics, Service and Sales Clouds.
Rose Herceg, WPP President, Australia and New Zealand,
said: "Companies are
seeking one integrated communications solution that combines
creativity, technology and data. Bower House Digital's knowledge in
marketing technology will further strengthen our digital expertise
in Australia and New Zealand. I'm excited to welcome the Bower
House Digital team and clients to WPP."
Andy Main, Global Chief Executive Officer at Ogilvy,
added: "Bower House
Digital has a dynamic team of experts with a
track record of delivering truly personalised digital experiences
for some of the world's most recognisable brands. We look
forward to driving impact and fueling growth for our
clients by scaling Bower House Digital's capabilities at
the intersection of creativity, consultancy,
production and operational services across our global
network."
Bryan Dobson and Meg Quinn, Bower House Digital Co-founders,
said: "Joining WPP and
Ogilvy's global network represents the next stage in our growth. We
are so proud of what our company has achieved, the culture we have
created and the team we have assembled over the past five years.
Fusing our digital marketing knowledge with the creative powers of
Ogilvy will build even bigger and better opportunities for our
people and clients."
Further information
Nadia Fidler, WPP, Australia & New Zealand
Nadia.fidler@wpp.com
About WPP
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of
creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients
and communities. For more information,
visit www.wpp.com.
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We have
been creating iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas
for clients since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. We
continue building on that rich legacy through our borderless
creativity-operating, innovating, and creating at the intersection
of talent and capabilities. Our experts in Advertising, Experience,
Public Relations, Health, and Consulting work fluidly across 131
offices in 93 countries to bring forth world-class creative
solutions for our clients. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE:
WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com,
and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram,
and Facebook.
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:
30 June 2022.
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By:
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Balbir
Kelly-Bisla
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Company
Secretary
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