SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2003
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-6686 13-1024020
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-399-8000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 17, 2003, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. issued a press
release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1: Press Release of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., dated
January 17, 2003.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
Date: January 17, 2003 By: /s/ Nicholas J. Camera
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Nicholas J. Camera
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
WORLDWIDE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INTERPUBLIC UPDATES STATUS OF SEC INQUIRY
NEW YORK, NY (January 17, 2003)--The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.,
(NYSE: IPG) has been advised by the Securities and Exchange Commission that the
agency has issued a formal order in connection with its investigation of the
company's previously announced restatement of earnings for the periods from 1996
through June 2002.
The matter has been the subject of an informal SEC inquiry.
Interpublic indicated that it has been fully cooperating with the agency and
will continue to do so in order to bring the inquiry to a conclusion as promptly
as possible.
Interpublic is one of the world's largest advertising and marketing
organizations. Its five global operating groups are McCann-Erickson WorldGroup,
the Partnership, FCB Group, Interpublic Sports and Entertainment Group and
Advanced Marketing Services. Major brands include Draft Worldwide, Foote, Cone &
Belding Worldwide, Golin/Harris International, NFO WorldGroup, Initiative Media,
Lowe & Partners Worldwide, McCann-Erickson, Octagon, Universal McCann and Weber
Shandwick.
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Contact Information
Press: Investors:
Philippe Krakowsky Susan Watson
(212) 399-8088 (212) 399-8208
Cautionary Statement
This document contains forward-looking statements. Interpublic's representatives
may also make forward-looking statements orally from time to time. Statements
that are not historical facts, including statements about Interpublic's beliefs
and expectations, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are
based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore undue reliance
should not be placed on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date they are made, and Interpublic undertakes no obligation to update publicly
any of them in light of new information or future events.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of
important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not
limited to, those associated with the effects of national and regional economic
conditions, Interpublic's ability to attract new clients and retain existing
clients, the financial success of Interpublic's clients, developments from
changes in the regulatory and legal environment for advertising and marketing
and communications services companies around the world, and the successful
completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand
Interpublic's business capabilities.
Investors should evaluate any statements made by Interpublic in light of these
important factors.
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