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): February 25, 2000
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.
Two press releases issued by The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
("Interpublic") with respect to its year-end and fourth quarter results for 1999
are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are incorporated herein by reference.
This document contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not
historical facts, including statements about Interpublic's beliefs and
expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place
undue reliance 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.
Interpublic cautions you that 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 effect of national and regional economic conditions, the ability of
Interpublic to attract new clients and retain existing clients, the financial
success of the clients of Interpublic, and developments from changes in the
regulatory and legal environment for advertising companies around the world.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 23, 2000.
99.2 Press Release dated February 24, 2000.
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: February 25, 2000 By: /s/ Nicholas J. Camera
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Nicholas J. Camera
VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL
COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 23, 2000.
99.2 Press Release dated February 24, 2000.