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Rahul Sachitanand
Aug 20, 2020

WPP AUNZ numbers beat (low) expectations in H1 as sweeping recast takes hold

Sales dropped 14.3% and operating profit plunged 61.5% in the first half, but cost savings helped the company exceed forecasts.

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