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Mark Read Thank you very much, and good morning, everybody. Welcome to our first quarter trading update. And thank you for joining us. I'm joined on today's call by Joanne Wilson, our CFO; and Tom Singlehurst, our Head of Investor relationships. Before we get started, please have a look at the cautionary statement, which you can see on Slide 2, and look at that carefully. So turning to the overview on Page 3, I'll quickly summarize where we are for the year. Joanne will take us through the financial perform ...

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Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, WPP plc reported revenue of £14,741 million and operating profit of £1,325 million[22]. - Total revenue for 2024 was £14,741 million, a slight decrease of 0.7% from £14,845 million in 2023[51]. - Revenue less pass-through costs for 2024 was £11,934 million, down from £12,034 million in 2023, representing a decrease of 0.8%[51]. - Operating profit increased by 149.5% to £1,325 million in 2024, compared to £531 million in 2023, while headline operating profit decreased by 2.5% to £1,707 million[104]. - Profit before tax rose by 198.0% to £1,031 million in 2024, compared to £346 million in 2023, with headline profit before tax down 3.8% to £1,467 million[107]. - Headline operating profit for the Total Group was £1,707 million in 2024, down from £1,750 million in 2023[115]. - The company reported a loss for the year of £706 million, with finance costs to non-guarantors amounting to £779 million[149]. - Adjusted free cash flow for 2024 is £738 million, up from £637 million in 2023[180]. - Net cash inflow from operating activities rose to £1,408 million in 2024, compared to £1,238 million in 2023[180]. Client and Revenue Composition - The ten largest clients accounted for 19.7% of revenue less pass-through costs in the year ended December 31, 2024[28]. - The top 25 clients of the company saw a growth of 2.0% in 2024, indicating a strong demand for integrated marketing solutions[64]. - WPP's revenue from Global Integrated Agencies increased from £12,133 million in 2022 to £12,562 million in 2024, reflecting a consistent contribution to total revenue[49]. - North America accounted for 38% of total revenue in 2024, with revenue of £5,567 million, a slight increase from £5,528 million in 2023[51]. Employee and Operational Metrics - The Group had 108,044 employees as of December 31, 2024[22]. - The total number of employees decreased to 108,044 at the end of 2024 from 114,173 at the end of 2023[103]. - The company employs approximately 108,044 people across more than 100 countries[31]. - The company's six agency networks account for approximately 92% of revenue less pass-through costs, enhancing operational efficiency[67]. Strategic Initiatives and Risks - WPP Open, the AI-driven operating system, is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and operational efficiency[28]. - Economic risks, including inflation and currency volatility, could lead clients to reduce marketing budgets, impacting WPP's revenues[27]. - The failure to successfully implement the strategic plan updated in January 2024 may adversely affect market share and financial condition[27]. - Cybersecurity threats are increasing, with potential impacts on operations and client trust if data protection measures fail[29]. - Changes in local or international tax rules could significantly impact WPP's tax liabilities and liquidity position[29]. - The Group's operations are susceptible to increased costs due to potential future changes in ESG laws and regulations, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive[30]. Financial Position and Cash Flow - Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2024 were £2,467 million, an increase from £1,860 million in 2023[138]. - Adjusted net cash inflow improved to £745 million in 2024, compared to £2 million in 2023, driven by higher disposal proceeds and lower net acquisition payments[129]. - Total liquidity, including undrawn credit facilities, reached £4,464 million at 31 December 2024, up from £3,824 million in 2023[138]. - The adjusted net debt of the group at 31 December 2024 was £1,690 million[140]. Governance and Compensation - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, WPP paid a total compensation of £47 million to key management personnel, which includes salaries, performance-related bonuses, and other benefits[211]. - Mark Read received a total annual compensation of £3.801 million, including a base salary of £1.14 million and performance-related incentives[212]. - Joanne Wilson, who joined on April 19, 2023, received a total annual compensation of £1.850 million, with a base salary of £750,000[212]. - The independence of all Non-Executive Directors was confirmed by the Board, in compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code[210].

Core Viewpoint - WPP PLC has experienced a significant decline of 17.8% over the past four weeks, but it is now in oversold territory, suggesting a potential turnaround as analysts expect better earnings than previously predicted [1]. Group 1: Technical Indicators - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a key technical indicator used to identify oversold stocks, with a reading below 30 typically indicating oversold conditions [2]. - WPP's current RSI reading is 29.07, indicating that the heavy selling pressure may be exhausting, which could lead to a price rebound [5]. - The RSI helps investors identify potential entry points for stocks that have fallen below their fair value due to unwarranted selling [3]. Group 2: Fundamental Indicators - There is a strong consensus among sell-side analysts regarding WPP, with a 0.4% increase in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, suggesting potential price appreciation [7]. - WPP holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), placing it in the top 20% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises, indicating a favorable outlook for a near-term turnaround [8].

Core Insights - CMI Media Group has released a report focusing on equity in healthcare in America and the role healthcare brands can play to support consumers [1] - The report highlights the importance of understanding US consumers' healthcare experiences, particularly through the lens of cultural and location demographics [2] Key Findings - Nearly half of patients are willing to travel between 30-90 minutes to see healthcare professionals that match their demographics, especially among Black patients [5] - Multiple barriers to care are affecting consumers, particularly in rural and urban areas, with patients reporting cancellations due to cost and travel issues [5] - Black and Hispanic audiences show greater trust in advertising and tend to rely on health information from websites, search engines, and pharmaceutical company sites [5] Company Overview - CMI Media Group is a full-service media agency focused on health, wellness, and pharmaceutical marketing, offering services such as Audience Strategy, Data and Analytics, and Customer Experience [4] - The agency has been recognized for its leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), talent retention, and employee development [4]

Group 1 - WPP plc (NYSE: WPP) is showing margin improvements, but overall performance this quarter has limited positives, particularly due to challenges in the APAC region [2] - The Value Lab focuses on long-only value investment strategies, targeting a portfolio yield of approximately 4% and emphasizing international mispriced equities [1][2] - The Valkyrie Trading Society consists of analysts who share high conviction investment ideas that are expected to yield non-correlated and outsized returns in the current economic environment [3]