WPP plc AGM: All Resolutions Passed, Final Dividend Approved

TL;DR

WPP's AGM went smoothly, shareholders approved everything including the final dividend.

AI Summary

WPP plc held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 8, 2024, where all proposed resolutions were passed. Notably, the final dividend of 15.7 pence per share for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approved. The company's registered office is located at Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9GL.

Why It Matters

The successful passing of all resolutions at the AGM, including the final dividend, indicates shareholder confidence and supports the company's financial stability and distribution policy.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine update on AGM results and does not contain significant new financial or operational risks.

Key Numbers

• 15.7p — Final Dividend (Approved at AGM for FY 2023)

Key Players & Entities

• WPP plc (company) — Registrant
• May 8, 2024 (date) — AGM date
• 15.7 pence per share (dollar_amount) — Final dividend amount
• December 31, 2023 (date) — Year ended for dividend
• Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9GL (company) — Registered office address

FAQ

Filing Documents

• wpp.htm (6-K) — 112KB
• 0001654954-24-005744.txt ( ) — 113KB

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 bud

forward-looking statements included in this document should not be

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 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 Results of AGM dated 08 May 2024, prepared by WPP plc.       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 May 2024           WPP PLC ("WPP")     Results of AGM     Following its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held at 11.00am on Wednesday 8 May 2024, WPP announces the results of the poll vote for each resolution set out in the Notice of AGM. The full text of the resolutions proposed at the AGM is included in WPP's Notice of AGM published on 21 March 2024, which is available on WPP's website at:  www.wpp.com/investors .       Resolutions 1 to 18 were passed as ordinary resolutions and resolutions 19 to 21 were passed as special resolutions.       The following table shows the votes cast on each resolution:     Resolution Total Votes  For % Total Votes Against % Total Votes Cast Votes Withheld   1 Ordinary Resolution   to receive the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts         937,941,958   99.97%                 236,024   0.03%           938,177,982    &

SIGNATURES

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: 08 May 2024 . By:  ______________________             Balbir Kelly-Bisla             Company Secretary  

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