17th Aug 2006 16:46
WPP Group PLC17 August 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 August 2006 WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP") WPP acquires public affairs firm, DSG Strategies, Inc., in US WPP announces that it has agreed to acquire the business of DSG Strategies, Inc.("DSG"), a nationally-recognised public affairs firm, specialising in grassrootsadvocacy, coalition building, public affairs communications and strategicmarketing. Founded in 1993 and based in Washington DC, DSG (commonly known as Dewey SquareGroup) has a formidable reputation as a provider of sophisticated campaigntechniques and talent to meet the challenges of corporate, national advocacy andpolitical clients. The firm has five other US offices and employs 53 people. DSG's unaudited revenues for the year ended 31 December 2005 were US$12.5million with gross assets of US$2.9million at the date of acquisition. This acquisition continues WPP's strategy of developing its networks in fastgrowing markets and sectors. Contact:Feona McEwan, WPP + 44(0)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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