REG-M&C Saatchi PLC Acquisition

Released : 16/04/2007 11:00

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RNS Number:8429U 
M&C Saatchi PLC 
16 April 2007 
 
 
 
 
 
 
M&C SAATCHI ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF SPANISH AGENCY 
Monday 16 April 2007 
 
M&C Saatchi plc is pleased to announce the completion of our acquisition of 25% 
of a Zapping Publicidad, S.A and its group of companies, a Spanish Marketing 
Services group, with a commitment to acquire a further 50% over the next three 
years. The Spanish group made a PBT of £0.9m in 2006. 
 
 
David Kershaw, Chief Executive of M&C Saatchi plc, said: 
 
 
"This transaction is consistent with the growth strategy we set out at the time 
of our flotation - creating a global network for M&C Saatchi. We are pleased 
that it increases our already strong offering in Europe, adding Spain to our 
existing presence in UK, France and Germany. 
 
 
Zapping is a tremendous group of companies in its own right, and will enable us 
to increasingly compete for Pan-European business." 
 
 
Urs Frick, President of Zapping, said: 
 
 
"Our agency is very proud to be joining the M&C Saatchi network, which is seen 
as a leader in the global advertising industry. We look forward to building on 
our success in the Spanish market as part of the M&C Saatchi team." 
 
 
 
For further information please call: 
 
 
M&C Saatchi plc 020 7543 4500 
 
David Kershaw, Chief Executive 
 
 
Tulchan Communications 020 7353 4200 
 
Celia Gordon Shute 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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