UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
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FORM
6-K
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Report
of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For
the Month of February 2021
Commission
File Number: 001-38303
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WPP
plc
(Translation
of registrant's name into English)
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Sea
Containers, 18 Upper Ground
London,
United Kingdom SE1 9GL
(Address
of principal executive offices)
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EDGAR.
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 2019, 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.
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Description
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1
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Acquisition dated 10 February 2021, prepared by WPP
plc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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10 February 2021
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WPP PLC ("WPP")
WPP acquires leading Brazilian digital innovation and
software engineering company DTI Digital
WPP today announces that it has acquired DTI Digital (DTI), a
leading Brazilian digital innovation and software engineering
company.
DTI's digital solutions help clients become more efficient,
digitalised and fully connected to their customers -- from the
development of back-office support systems such as supply
automation and data collection software, to consumer-facing
applications and platforms including e-commerce marketplaces and
customer service interfaces.
DTI's proprietary approach, based on agile methodology and design
thinking, allows it to quickly and effectively scale up its
expert development teams, comprising more than 600 software
engineers, in response to client needs.
The acquisition is in line with WPP's objectives outlined in its
December 2020 Capital Markets Day to expand its presence in the
faster growing areas of experience, commerce and technology. In
particular, it will strengthen WPP's capabilities in supporting its
clients' end-to-end digital transformation objectives in Brazil and
beyond, by complementing and expanding WPP's existing adtech
and systems integrations capabilities.
DTI will benefit from WPP's global network and relationships with
its partners and clients, including the world's largest technology
companies.
Mark Read, CEO of WPP, said: "Our clients are looking for fully
integrated solutions that combine creativity with cutting-edge
technology to help them adapt and respond to the rapidly shifting
business environment. I am delighted to welcome DTI Digital to WPP
and look forward to working together to deliver transformative
results for our clients."
Based in Belo Horizonte, DTI was founded in 2009 and employs 800
people. Its client list, which comprises some of Brazil's largest
national and multinational companies as well as global companies,
includes Vale, Localiza, MRV, FCA, Gerdau, Serasa Experian, Hermes
Pardini, Pottencial, BS2, Ânima and Bayer.
With more than 4,000 employees and $300 million USD in revenue,
Brazil is the largest market for WPP in Latin America. WPP works
with a wide range of global and local clients in Brazil including
Coca-Cola, Visa, Nike, Vivo, Itaipava and Casas Bahia.
The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Deal
terms are not disclosed.
Further information
Clara
Zabludowsky, WPP
+44
(0)7876 576 859
About WPP
WPP is a creative transformation
company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for
our people, clients and communities. For more information,
visit www.wpp.com.
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.
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WPP PLC
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(Registrant)
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Date:
10 February 2021.
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By:
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Balbir
Kelly-Bisla
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Company
Secretary
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