WPP plc Completes FGS Global Transaction

TL;DR

WPP plc just closed the FGS Global deal, big move for them.

AI Summary

WPP plc announced the completion of its FGS Global transaction on December 3, 2024. This marks a significant step in the company's strategic initiatives, though specific financial details of the transaction were not disclosed in this filing.

Why It Matters

The completion of this transaction is a key event for WPP plc, potentially impacting its future business structure and strategic direction in the advertising and communications sector.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is an informational update on a completed transaction and does not present new financial risks.

Key Players & Entities

• WPP plc (company) — Registrant
• FGS Global (company) — Transaction subject
• Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL (company) — Principal executive offices

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $1.7b — s c.50% stake at an Enterprise Value of $1.7bn (c.£1.3bn 1 ) is $775m (£611
• $775m — e Value of $1.7bn (c.£1.3bn 1 ) is $775m (£611m) ($707m (£557m) after
• $707m — .£1.3bn 1 ) is $775m (£611m) ($707m (£557m) after tax) payable in cash
• $767m — xA0;  The total cash proceeds of $767m (£604m) 2  will be used to re
• $1.27 — o £ at an exchange rate of £1:$1.27   2 Comprising £557m cons

Filing Documents

• a5017o.htm (6-K) — 38KB
• a5017o000.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
• 0001654954-24-015110.txt ( ) — 45KB

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 Completion of FGS Global transaction dated 03 December 2024, prepared by WPP plc.               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   03 December 2024                                                                                                                                                                                               &#xA0

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: 03 December 2024 . By:  ______________________             Balbir Kelly-Bisla             Company Secretary  

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