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NEW YORK–WPP Group reported today that revenue was up 65 percent to $2.9 billion for the first six months of the year, compared with the same period last year.
Profit before taxes was up nearly 80 percent to about $357 million. In the first half of 2000, that figure was approximately $216 million.
The London-based holding company also reported that diluted earnings per share were up about 22 percent to 21 cents, from 18 cents during the same time last year.
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