WPP PLC

Regulatory Filings • Jul 1, 2019

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RNS Number : 1134E

WPP PLC

01 July 2019

For Immediate Release	1 July 2019

WPP PLC ("WPP") 

Response to Press Speculation: Kantar

WPP notes the recent press speculation and confirms that, as part of the previously announced process for the sale of a majority of Kantar, WPP has entered into exclusive discussions with Bain Capital for the sale of a majority shareholding in Kantar, with a headline enterprise value (for 100%) of c.$4bn.

Bain Capital's proposal is subject to negotiation. There is no certainty that these discussions will result in a transaction involving Kantar.

Any further announcement will be made as appropriate.

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This announcement contains inside information.

The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of WPP is Marie Capes, Company Secretary.

Contact:

Chris Wade, WPP

+44(0) 20 7282 4600

Richard Oldworth, Buchanan Communications

+44 (0)7710 130634

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