12th Sep 2005 10:30
WPP Group PLC12 September 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 September 2005 WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP") Ogilvy PR acquires the Federalist Group in US WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Ogilvy Public RelationsWorldwide ("Ogilvy PR"), the leading global communications network, has acquiredthe Federalist Group LLC, a leading United States governmental affairs firm. Founded in 1999 and based in Washington, DC, the Federalist Group's unauditedrevenues for the year ended 31 December 2004 were US$12.8 million, with netassets at closing of US$0.4 million. This investment reinforces WPP's comprehensive communications services offer andcontinues the Group's strategy of developing its networks in important marketsand 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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