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WPP Mergers & Acquisitions

WPP M&A Summary

WPP has acquired 96 companies, including 15 in the last 5 years. A total of 6 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 6 assets.

WPP’s largest acquisition to date was in 2008, when it acquired Taylor Nelson Sofres for $2.5B. WPP has acquired in 13 different US states, and 26 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include marketing (45%) and digital media (17%).

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity101
    • M&A Buy Activity95
    • M&A Sell Activity6
  • Total Sectors Invested 9
  • Total Countries Invested 26
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 16

WPP

WPP plc

Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground,
London, SE1 9GL
United Kingdom,
+44 20 7282 4600
www.wpp.com

All (101) Buy (95) Sell (6)
Date Target Value
$mlns 		Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2024-08-07 FGS Global · Business Services
New York, New York · www.fgsglobal.com

FGS Global is a global strategic communications consultancy that advises clients in navigating complex situations and reputational challenges. FGS Global is headquartered in New York.

- Divestiture

KKR PE

WPP


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