6 Percent Revenue Boost for WPP

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NEW YORK WPP Group today said its first-half revenue increased 6 percent to approximately $3.7 billion compared to the same period of 2003, based on the current rate of exchange. Before-tax operating profit for the half year rose more than 15 percent to nearly $430 million. On a constant-currency basis, revenue improved almost 25 percent.

The London-based holding company said it is on track to meet its margin target of 13.8 percent in 2004, and set targets of 14.5

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