Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)
March 04 2022 - 12:18PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
_____________________
FORM
6-K
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Report
of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For
the Month of March 2022
Commission
File Number: 001-38303
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WPP
plc
(Translation
of registrant's name into English)
________________________
Sea
Containers, 18 Upper Ground
London,
United Kingdom SE1 9GL
(Address
of principal executive offices)
_________________________
Indicate by check
mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F
X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check
mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ___
Note: Regulation S-T Rule
101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if
submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security
holders.
Indicate by check
mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ___
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101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if
submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant
foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws
of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated,
domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home
country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on
which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the
report or other document is not a press release, is not required to
be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security
holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the
subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on
EDGAR.
Forward-Looking Statements
In
connection with the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”), WPP plc and its
subsidiaries (the “Company”) may include
forward-looking statements (as defined in the Reform Act) in oral
or written public statements issued by or on behalf of the Company.
These forward-looking statements may include, among other things,
plans, objectives, projections and anticipated future economic
performance based on assumptions and the like that are subject to
risks and uncertainties. As such, actual results or outcomes may
differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking
statements. Important factors that may cause actual results to
differ include but are not limited to: the unanticipated loss of a
material client or key personnel, delays or reductions in client
advertising budgets, shifts in industry rates of compensation,
regulatory compliance costs or litigation, natural disasters or
acts of terrorism, the Company’s exposure to changes in the
values of major currencies other than the UK pound sterling
(because a substantial portion of its revenues are derived and
costs incurred outside of the United Kingdom) and the overall level
of economic activity in the Company’s major markets (which
varies depending on, among other things, regional, national and
international political and economic conditions and government
regulations in the world’s advertising markets). In addition,
you should consider the risks described in Item 3D, captioned
“Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 20-F for the
year ended 31 December 2019, which could also cause actual results
to differ from forward-looking information. In light of these and
other uncertainties, the forward-looking statements included in the
oral or written public statements should not be regarded as a
representation by the Company that the Company’s plans and
objectives will be achieved.
The
Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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Description
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1
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WPP to Discontinue Operations in Russia dated 04 March 2022,
prepared by WPP plc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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4 March 2022
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WPP PLC ("WPP")
WPP Announces Decision to Discontinue Operations in
Russia
WPP stands with Ukraine and the international community in
condemning the Russian invasion, which has created a humanitarian
crisis in the heart of Europe. The Board of WPP has concluded that
WPP's ongoing presence in Russia would be inconsistent with our
values as a company, and we are therefore discontinuing our
operations in the country.
WPP has nearly 1,400 people in Russia who have been dedicated and
valued members of our organisation, and we thank them for their
commitment to the company and our clients. We deeply regret the
impact of this decision on our Russian colleagues. We will provide
support to them and work closely with our clients and partners as
we discontinue our activities in the country.
Our 200 people in Ukraine have shown extraordinary resilience and
bravery in the face of the horrific attack on their country, and we
have been inspired by their example and the outpouring of support
from their colleagues in the region and worldwide. We are in
constant contact with our leaders in Ukraine to provide financial
and other forms of practical assistance for our
employees.
WPP has partnered with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to run an
emergency fundraising appeal to help people forced to flee their
homes in search of safety in other parts of Ukraine or neighbouring
countries. We are also match-funding all donations by WPP
employees.
Notes to editors
Russia represented 0.6% of WPP's revenue less pass-through costs in
2021.
Further information
Chris Wade
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+44 (0)20 7282 4600
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Richard Oldworth
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+44 (0)7710 130 634 / +44 (0)20 7466 5000
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About WPP
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of
creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients
and communities. For more information,
visit www.wpp.com.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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WPP
PLC
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(Registrant)
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Date:
04 March 2022.
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By:
______________________
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Balbir
Kelly-Bisla
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Company
Secretary
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