UNITED STATES
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 March 2018
Commission File Number: 001-38303
WPP plc
(Translation of registrants 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), WPP plc and its subsidiaries (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 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 2016, 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 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.
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
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
1 | Announcement dated 28 March 2018, 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.
WPP PLC (Registrant) | ||||||
Date: 30 March 2018. | By: | /s/ Paul W.G. Richardson | ||||
Paul W.G. Richardson | ||||||
Group Finance Director |
Exhibit 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
28 March 2018 |
ANNOUNCEMENT
WPP plc (WPP)
WPP was notified today of changes in the share ownership of Sir Martin Sorrell, an executive director of the company. On 27 March 2018, Sir Martin Sorrell gifted 900,000 ordinary shares in WPP to The JMCMRJ Sorrell Charitable Foundation, a charity established to provide funding for improvement of education, health and interfaith communication.
Following this gift, Sir Martin and his family interests are interested in or have rights in 17,640,315 shares. Sir Martin Sorrells family interests and rights represent 1.393% of the issued share capital of WPP. In addition, The JMCMRJ Sorrell Charitable Foundation is interested in 5,475,936 ordinary shares, representing 0.433% of the issued share capital of WPP.
This announcement is made in accordance with article 19 of MAR.
Contact:
Chris Wade, WPP |
+44(0) 20 7408 2204 | |
Marie Capes, WPP |
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Richard Oldworth, Buchanan Communications |
+44 (0)7710 130634 / +44(0) 20 7466 5000 |
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