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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 Commission file number
February 27, 2001 1-6686
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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-1024020
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 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
Item 5. Other Events.
A press release issued by The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
("Interpublic") with respect to its results for the fourth quarter and full year
2000 is attached as Exhibits 99.1 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.
Exhibits.
99 Press Release dated February 27, 2001.
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 27, 2001 By: /s/ Nicholas J. Camera
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Nicholas J. Camera
VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL
COUNSEL AND SECRETARY