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WPP fully acquires Y&R and Wunderman JV operations to strengthen its pan-Asia hold

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By Taruka Srivastav, Reporter

May 1, 2018 | 2 min read

WPP has acquired the full ownership of Y&R and Wunderman joint venture agency assets across Southeast Asia and Taiwan to continue its growth in pan-Asia.

WPP acquires Y&R and Wunderman to strengthen its pan-Asia hold

WPP acquires Y&R and Wunderman to strengthen its pan-Asia hold / WPP

It has also acquired Dentsu Sudler & Hennessey in Japan, following a share swap transaction with Dentsu Inc. Dentsu Sudler & Hennessey will further be rebranded as Sudler.

According to WPP, its companies across Asia Pacific generate revenues of almost US$4.8 bn including associates and employ more than 53,000 people.

Recently, Sir Martin Sorrell stepped down as chief executive of WPP. Post that, WPP’s new-look leadership team addressed investors where they offered a glimpse into what the future will hold for the company without its long-standing leader.

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