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WPP - Wpp Investor Summary

WPP PLC is a group of individual companies who offer their clients a range of communication strategies aimed at helping them get to the top of their respective industries. The various strategies including marketing campaigns, advertising campaigns and management advice and it isn't uncommon for a number of the group's companies to work in unison so that the best service is provided. WPP was established in 1985 and now work out of 2000 offices in over 100 countries. At present the company is a member of the FTSE100, the Global FT500 and the Forbes International 500 which proves their standing within their chosen industry.

In 2007 the company as a whole reported revenues of over £6 billion and a market capitalisation of £7.7 billion. WPP PLC are one of the only parent companies who aim to provide every marketing and advertising service available so that clients need only make one stop. Companies that are a part of WPP PLC come from around the globe and more are forming partnerships each year, some of which are from countries that are new to the Group. In 2008, the company reported an increase of 15% in their revenue figures which indicate that the Group remains in a strong position with regards to their industry. Their share price has remained steady throughout the last year and their acquisition of the company Bates141 in 2008 and a majority stake in 10AM Communications in the same month has only helped to profit their shareholders further.