WPP Group PLC Sep 07
Standard & Poors, September 2007
Abstract
Leading global positions in advertising and communications services Broad geographic, functional, and client diversity Large scale of operations, helping to develop and retain management and creative talent Moderate financial policy, supported by the strong conversion of profits into discretionary cash flows Cyclical nature of advertising markets Clients' ability to switch to competitors or scale back spending on advertising and marketing at short notice Reliance on maintaining a strong professional reputation through the quality and motivation of key personnel The ratings on U.K.-based communications services group WPP Group PLC reflect its leading positions in advertising, market research, and public relations services, combined with broad geographic, functional, and client diversification. The ratings are further supported by the group's continuing moderate financial policy,...
Companies mentioned in this report are: WPP 2008 Ltd.,WPP 2005 Ltd.
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
WPP 2008 Ltd.,WPP 2005 Ltd.
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