Response to press speculation: Kantar

1 Jul 2019

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
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Richard Oldworth, Buchanan Communications
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