WPP on the verge of buying Australia's George Patterson in £38m deal

by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic 26-Aug-05, 08:40

LONDON - The WPP Group, which today revealed a 32% rise in first-half profits to £254.8m, is on the verge of taking control of one of Australia's most famous ad agencies, George Patterson Partners in a A$90m (£38m) deal.

Smith: George Patterson's CEO

Smith: George Patterson's CEO

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