WPP Reports Q3 Revenue Growth of 3%

Ignoring currency fluctuations, rise was actually 7%

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London-based WPP Group, battling strong foreign exchange headwinds, reported revenue growth of 3.1 percent in the third quarter. Meanwhile, like-for-like growth, which removes the impact of currency swings, jumped 7.6 percent.

WPP said net sales growth dropped 1 percent, with like-for-like growth up 3 percent.

Overall revenue rose to $4.4 billion in the period. Revenue was hit by a 7.5 percent decrease because of currency, while net sales saw a 7.3 percent decline.

WPP said the U.K.

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