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WPP PLC (NYSE:WPP) disclosed a Q3 trading update, with a revenue decline of 1.8% Y/Y on a reported basis and an increase of 2.3% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis.
The company's performance in Q3 continued to be impacted by the cautious spending trends seen in Q2, mainly across technology clients.
Revenue less pass-through costs was down 0.6% Y/Y LFL due to declines in North America (continued weakness from technology clients) and China.
GroupM rose +1.6% Y/Y in Q3 with low-single-digit growth in the U.S. and U.K.
The company won net new business worth $1.4 billion in Q3.
The company launched VML and further integrated GroupM with common products and a single technology platform in Q3.
Both moves are expected to drive revenues and deliver net annualized cost savings of at least £100 million in FY25 with a part-year benefit in FY24.
FY23 Outlook: WPP lowered the outlook for LFL revenue less pass-through costs growth to 0.5%-1.0% (from 1.5%-3.0% earlier) and now expects headline operating margin (excluding FX impact) of 14.8-15.0% (vs. around 15.0% prior).
The company plans to provide an update on its strategic roadmap over the next three to five years on Capital Markets Day in January 2024.
Price Action: WPP shares are trading lower by 1.47% at $40.97 premarket on the last check Thursday.
Posted In: WPP
