Welcome to WPP's Interim Report 2008
Who we are
WPP is a world leader in marketing communications services.
It comprises leading companies in all these disciplines:
- Advertising
- Media Investment Management
- Information, Insight & Consultancy
- Public Relations & Public Affairs
- Branding & Identity
- Healthcare Communications
- Direct, Digital, Promotion & Relationship Marketing
- Specialist Communications
Summary of results
- Billings up almost 12% at £16.9 billion
- Revenue up over 14% to £3.339 billion
- Profit before tax up over 15% to £339 million
- Diluted earnings per share up over 21% at 17.8p
- Interim ordinary dividend up 20% to 5.19p per share