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WPPAnnouncement

16/03/2017 14:30

RNS Number : 7225Z
WPP PLC
16 March 2017
For Immediate Release
16 March 2017
WPP PLC ("WPP")
Grey agrees to acquire majority stake in leading creative agency, Bruketa&ini, in Croatia
WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Grey, the global marketing communications agency, has agreed to take a majority stake in Bruketa&ini OM d.o.o. ("Bruketa&ini") in Croatia. Founded in 1995 and based in Zagreb, Bruketa&ini is a full-service creative agency.
Following this acquisition, Bruketa&ini will merge with Grey Zagreb, a wholly-owned operating company of WPP and Grey Worldwide, to create Bruketa&Zinic&Grey. This merger will strengthen WPP's offer in the Adriatic region and allow Bruketa&ini to tap into business opportunities throughout Grey's EMEA region.
Bruketa&ini's revenues for the year ended 31 December 2015 were approximately HRK20.9 million with gross assets of approximately HRK12.9 million as at the same date. The company employs approximately 60 people.
In Central and Eastern Europe, WPP companies (including associates) generate revenues of over US$500 million and employ over 6,000 people.
Contact:
Feona McEwan, WPP +44 (0)20 7408 2204
Chris Wade, WPP

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