Response to Press Speculation

M&C Saatchi PLC

21 November 2013

M&C Saatchi PLC ("M&C Saatchi" or "the Company")

Response to Press Speculation

M&C Saatchi PLC confirms that it is in discussions with Publicis Groupe in relation to Walker Media which may involve the sale of a significant part of that business. There can be no certainty that an agreement will be reached and a further announcement will be made in due course.

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For further information, please contact:

M&C Saatchi plc +44 (0) 207 544 3693

Andy Blackstone, Company Secretary

Numis Securities +44 (0) 207 260 1000

Nick Westlake, NOMAD

Charles Farquhar, Corporate Broking

Tulchan Communications +44 (0) 207 353 4200

Lucy Legh

Susanna Voyle