WPP plc Files 2023 Annual Report & AGM Notice
Ticker: WPPGF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Mar 21, 2024 · CIK: 806968
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Wpp PLC (WPPGF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 15 |
| Reading Time | 17 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: annual-report, agm, filing
TL;DR
WPP dropped its 2023 annual report and AGM notice. Get ready for shareholder votes.
AI Summary
WPP plc filed its annual report for 2023 and notice for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 21, 2024. The company, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is a foreign private issuer and will file its annual reports under Form 20-F. This filing is made pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with the company's performance overview for 2023 and details regarding the upcoming Annual General Meeting, crucial for investor engagement and corporate governance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine filing of an annual report and AGM notice, which does not introduce new financial risks.
Key Players & Entities
- WPP plc (company) — Registrant
- 001-38303 (company) — SEC File Number
- Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL (company) — Address of principal executive offices
- 20240321 (date) — Filing Date
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report WPP plc's annual report for 2023 and its notice for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Which SEC form does WPP plc use for its annual reports?
WPP plc files its annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
What is the filing date of this document?
This document was filed on March 21, 2024.
Where is WPP plc's principal executive office located?
WPP plc's principal executive office is located at Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground, London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL.
Under which rules is this Form 6-K submitted?
This Form 6-K is submitted pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Filing Stats: 4,355 words · 17 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 17.4 · Accepted 2024-03-21 13:29:07
Filing Documents
- a8504h.htm (6-K) — 136KB
- 0001654954-24-003471.txt ( ) — 137KB
Forward-Looking Statements
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 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, beliefs, intentions, strategies, projections and anticipated future economic performance based on assumptions and the like that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘forecast’, ‘guidance’, ‘intend’, 'may', ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘predict’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘target’, and other words and similar references to future periods but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. As such, all forward-looking 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 those discussed or implied in the forward-looking prediction of actual results or otherwise. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: the impact of, epidemics or pandemics including restrictions on businesses, social activities and travel; the unanticipated loss of a material client or key personnel; delays or reductions in client advertising budgets; shifts
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.   EXHIBIT INDEX   Exhibit No. Description   1 Annual Report 2023 and AGM Notice dated 21 March 2024, prepared by WPP plc.           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 March 2024   WPP PLC ("WPP" or "the Company")   Publication of Annual Report 2023, Sustainability Report and 2024 Notice of Annual General Meeting   WPP has today published on its website its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 ('Annual Report 2023',   https://www.wpp.com/annualreport2023 ) together with its Sustainability Report. WPP has also today published its 2024 Notice of Annual General Meeting (the '2024 AGM Notice',   www.wpp.com/investors/shareholder-centre/shareholder-meetings ), which will be distributed to shareholders shortly.   The Company's AGM will be held on 8 May 2024 at 11.00am at Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HS, with facilities to follow the business of the AGM virtually.   In compliance with 9.6.1 of the Listing Rules,   copies of the Annual Report 2023 and   2024 AGM Notice   will be submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will shortly be available for inspection at the National Storage Mechanism   https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism .   A hard copy version of the Annual Report 2023 will be sent to those shareholders who have elected to receive paper communications on or about 4 April 2024.   The information included in the unaudited preliminary results announcement released on 22 February 2024, together with the information in the Appendices to this announcement which is extracted from the Annual Report 2023, constitute the materials required by the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 6.3.5R. This announcement is not a substitute for reading the Annual Report 2023 in fu