WPP plc offers national and multinational clients a range of communications, experience, commerce and technology services. The Company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations and Specialist Agencies. Its Global Integrated Agencies provide creative services, including advertising, marketing and brand strategies and campaigns across all media. Its media offer includes a range of media planning and buying services, delivered primarily through GroupM, a media investment company. Its Public Relations firms help clients communicate with their stakeholders, from consumers and investors to governments and non-profit organizations. Its Specialist Agencies provide services by region or type.
Year founded1971
Served areaWorldwide
Headcount109,000
HeadquartersSea Containers 18 Upper Ground, SE1 9GL London – Jersey
Line item in (gbp) | 01.01.2020 | 01.01.2021 | 01.01.2022 | 01.01.2023 |
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Noncurrent Assets | 15,826,700,000.00 | 12,185,400,000.00 | 12,535,200,000.00 | 13,724,200,000.00 |
Property Plant And Equipment | 876,000,000.00 | 790,900,000.00 | 896,400,000.00 | 1,000,700,000.00 |
Goodwill | 10,110,600,000.00 | 7,388,800,000.00 | 7,612,300,000.00 | 8,453,400,000.00 |
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill | 1,468,800,000.00 | 1,389,300,000.00 | 1,359,500,000.00 | 1,451,900,000.00 |
Investment Accounted For Using Equity Method | 813,000,000.00 | 330,700,000.00 | 412,900,000.00 | 305,100,000.00 |
Noncurrent Receivables | 137,600,000.00 | 156,200,000.00 | 152,600,000.00 | 218,600,000.00 |
Deferred Tax Assets | 187,900,000.00 | 212,900,000.00 | 341,500,000.00 | 322,100,000.00 |
Current Tax Assets Noncurrent | 0.00 | 24,800,000.00 | 46,600,000.00 | 74,100,000.00 |
Current Assets | 23,755,900,000.00 | 23,981,700,000.00 | 15,335,600,000.00 | 15,098,300,000.00 |
Trade And Other Current Receivables | 11,822,300,000.00 | 10,972,300,000.00 | 11,362,300,000.00 | 12,499,700,000.00 |
Current Tax Assets Current | 142,600,000.00 | 110,300,000.00 | 90,400,000.00 | 107,100,000.00 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 11,305,700,000.00 | 12,899,100,000.00 | 3,882,900,000.00 | 2,491,500,000.00 |
Current Assets Other Than Assets Or Disposal Groups Classified As Held For Sale Or As Held For Distribution To Owners | 23,270,600,000.00 | 23,981,700,000.00 | 15,335,600,000.00 | N/A |
Noncurrent Assets Or Disposal Groups Classified As Held For Sale | 485,300,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | N/A |
Equity | 8,297,300,000.00 | 5,050,100,000.00 | 4,069,000,000.00 | 4,160,400,000.00 |
Issued Capital | 132,800,000.00 | 129,600,000.00 | 122,400,000.00 | 114,100,000.00 |
Retained Earnings | 8,576,200,000.00 | 4,959,200,000.00 | 4,367,300,000.00 | 3,759,700,000.00 |
Share Premium | 570,300,000.00 | 570,300,000.00 | 574,700,000.00 | 575,900,000.00 |
Treasury Shares | 1,178,700,000.00 | 1,118,300,000.00 | 1,112,100,000.00 | 1,054,100,000.00 |
Other Reserves | -174,700,000.00 | 191,200,000.00 | -335,900,000.00 | 285,200,000.00 |
Equity Attributable To Owners Of Parent | 7,925,900,000.00 | 4,732,000,000.00 | 3,616,400,000.00 | 3,680,800,000.00 |
Noncontrolling Interests | 371,400,000.00 | 318,100,000.00 | 452,600,000.00 | 479,600,000.00 |
Noncurrent Liabilities | 7,231,000,000.00 | 7,889,900,000.00 | 7,316,400,000.00 | 6,953,800,000.00 |
Noncurrent Payables | 449,600,000.00 | 313,500,000.00 | 619,900,000.00 | 490,900,000.00 |
Deferred Tax Liabilities | 379,800,000.00 | 304,100,000.00 | 312,500,000.00 | 350,800,000.00 |
Current Tax Liabilities Noncurrent | 0.00 | 1,300,000.00 | 0.00 | N/A |
Noncurrent Recognised Liabilities Defined Benefit Plan | 159,000,000.00 | 156,700,000.00 | 136,600,000.00 | 137,500,000.00 |
Longterm Borrowings | 4,047,300,000.00 | 4,975,500,000.00 | 4,216,800,000.00 | 3,801,800,000.00 |
Current Liabilities | 24,054,300,000.00 | 23,227,100,000.00 | 16,485,400,000.00 | 17,708,300,000.00 |
Trade And Other Current Payables | 14,188,100,000.00 | 13,859,700,000.00 | 15,252,300,000.00 | 15,834,900,000.00 |
Current Tax Liabilities Current | 595,600,000.00 | 424,400,000.00 | 386,200,000.00 | 422,000,000.00 |
Current Liabilities Other Than Liabilities Included In Disposal Groups Classified As Held For Sale | 23,883,900,000.00 | 23,227,100,000.00 | 16,485,400,000.00 | N/A |
Liabilities Included In Disposal Groups Classified As Held For Sale | 170,400,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | N/A |
Line item in (gbp) | 01.01.2019/ 01.01.2020 |
01.01.2020/ 01.01.2021 |
01.01.2021/ 01.01.2022 |
01.01.2022/ 01.01.2023 |
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Revenue | 13,234,100,000.00 | 12,002,800,000.00 | 12,801,100,000.00 | 14,428,700,000.00 |
Profit Loss From Operating Activities | 1,295,900,000.00 | -2,278,100,000.00 | 1,229,000,000.00 | 1,358,200,000.00 |
Finance Income | 99,000,000.00 | 82,700,000.00 | 69,400,000.00 | 145,400,000.00 |
Finance Costs | 359,100,000.00 | 312,000,000.00 | 283,600,000.00 | 359,400,000.00 |
Profit Loss Before Tax | 1,214,300,000.00 | -2,790,600,000.00 | 950,800,000.00 | 1,159,800,000.00 |
Income Tax Expense Continuing Operations | 287,200,000.00 | 127,100,000.00 | 230,100,000.00 | 384,400,000.00 |
Profit Loss From Continuing Operations | 927,100,000.00 | -2,917,700,000.00 | 720,700,000.00 | 775,400,000.00 |
Profit Loss From Discontinued Operations | 10,800,000.00 | 16,400,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Profit (loss) | 937,900,000.00 | -2,901,300,000.00 | 720,700,000.00 | 775,400,000.00 |
Profit Loss Attributable To Owners Of Parent | 844,100,000.00 | -2,965,100,000.00 | 637,700,000.00 | 682,700,000.00 |
Profit Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests | 93,800,000.00 | 63,800,000.00 | 83,000,000.00 | 92,700,000.00 |
Line item in (gbp) | 01.01.2020 | 01.01.2021 | 01.01.2022 | 01.01.2023 |
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Profit (loss) | 937,900,000.00 | -2,901,300,000.00 | 720,700,000.00 | 775,400,000.00 |
Cash Flows From Used In Operating Activities | 1,850,500,000.00 | 2,050,600,000.00 | 2,029,000,000.00 | 700,900,000.00 |
Proceeds From Sales Of Property Plant And Equipment Classified As Investing Activities | 174,000,000.00 | 11,200,000.00 | 8,700,000.00 | 12,900,000.00 |
Purchase Of Property Plant And Equipment Classified As Investing Activities | 339,300,000.00 | 218,300,000.00 | 263,200,000.00 | 208,400,000.00 |
Purchase Of Intangible Assets Classified As Investing Activities | 54,800,000.00 | 54,400,000.00 | 29,900,000.00 | 14,900,000.00 |
Cash Flows From Used In Investing Activities | 1,759,600,000.00 | -163,400,000.00 | -638,400,000.00 | -408,900,000.00 |
Proceeds From Changes In Ownership Interests In Subsidiaries | 0.00 | 0.00 | 39,500,000.00 | 0.00 |
Payments From Changes In Ownership Interests In Subsidiaries | 62,700,000.00 | 80,600,000.00 | 135,000,000.00 | 84,200,000.00 |
Payments To Acquire Or Redeem Entitys Shares | 43,800,000.00 | 290,200,000.00 | 818,500,000.00 | 862,700,000.00 |
Repayments Of Borrowings Classified As Financing Activities | 1,713,200,000.00 | 282,700,000.00 | 397,100,000.00 | 220,600,000.00 |
Payments Of Lease Liabilities Classified As Financing Activities | 249,800,000.00 | 300,100,000.00 | 320,700,000.00 | 309,600,000.00 |
Cash Flows From Used In Financing Activities | -2,922,000,000.00 | -250,500,000.00 | -2,057,000,000.00 | -1,911,000,000.00 |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes | 688,100,000.00 | 1,636,700,000.00 | -666,400,000.00 | -1,619,000,000.00 |
Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes On Cash And Cash Equivalents | -89,700,000.00 | -99,200,000.00 | -130,100,000.00 | 64,200,000.00 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 11,305,700,000.00 | 12,899,100,000.00 | 3,882,900,000.00 | 2,491,500,000.00 |
Please note that some sums might not add up.
Position Holder | Short Interest in Percent | Date |
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Marshall Wace LLP | 0.69% | 08.11.23 |
Marshall Wace LLP | 0.80% | 26.10.23 |
Marshall Wace LLP | 0.70% | 11.10.23 |
Marshall Wace LLP | 0.50% | 21.09.23 |
Marshall Wace LLP | 0.60% | 28.09.23 |
Total | 3.29% |
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