11th Jan 2006 10:10
WPP Group PLC11 January 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 January 2006 WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP") Wunderman to merge with Emerge in Denmark WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Wunderman, the leadingrelationship marketing network, will merge its Danish operations with Emerge("Emerge"), one of Denmark's leading independent agencies. The merged companywill be renamed Emerge/Wunderman. WPP will retain a minority stake in Emerge/Wunderman, with options to acquire a majority interest. Founded in 1998 and based in Copenhagen, Emerge has 28 employees. Clientsinclude Coca-Cola, Danzka, KEF, Pen-Sam and Grundfos. Emerge's revenues for the year ended 31 September 2004 were DKK 12 million, withnet assets at the same date of DKK 2.7 million. This investment continues WPP's strategy of developing its networks in importantmarkets and sectors. For further information please contact: Feona McEwan, WPP 44-20 7408 2204www.wpp.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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