Added to YB: 2025-11-20
Pitch date: 2025-11-18
WPP [neutral]
WPP plc
+5.52%
current return
Author Info
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Company Info
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe.
Market Cap
GBP 3.4B
Pitch Price
GBP 3.13
Price Target
N/A
Dividend
10.03%
EV/EBITDA
5.55
P/E
9.18
EV/Sales
0.63
Sector
Media
Category
special_situation
WPP (WPP UK): a takeover rumor that makes strategic sense but remains hard to execute
WPP (quick overview): Takeover rumors w/ Havas, KKR, Apollo gaining credibility. £3.5B market cap at 5x 2026 earnings makes LBO attractive despite complex restructuring needs. Media (40% revenue) solid but creative struggling. PE precedent exists w/ Bain/Kantar, KKR moves. Execution risks high given sprawling portfolio requiring extensive carve-out work.
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