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 July 2018
Commission File Number: 001-38303
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”), 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 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 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 2017, 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 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
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 1 | Press Release dated 24 July 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: 24 July 2018. | By: | /s/ Paul W.G. Richardson | ||
| Paul W.G. Richardson | ||||
| Group Finance Director | ||||
Exhibit 1
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | 24 July 2018 |
WPP plc (“WPP”)
BOARD RETIREMENT
WPP announces that Mr Hugo Shong, Non-Executive Director, has decided to retire from the WPP Board due to additional commitments outside WPP and increased pressure on his time and availability. The retirement takes effect on 31 July.
Executive Chairman of WPP, Mr Roberto Quarta, says: “Hugo has made a very significant contribution during his five years serving on the WPP Board, and its Compensation, Audit and Nomination and Governance Committees. He leaves with our gratitude and best wishes. Although he is stepping down from the Board he will continue to assist WPP’s businesses in China going forward.”
This announcement contains inside information.
The person responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on behalf of WPP is Marie Capes, Company Secretary.
Contact:
Chris Wade, WPP +44(0) 20 7408 2204
Marie Capes, WPP
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