Publicis

The fourth largest communications groups in the world. From the Publicis Groupe website

Publicis Groupe is the world's 4th largest communications group and ranks No. 3 in Europe and No. 4 in the US. Publicis Groupe is also the world's 2nd largest group in media buying and consultancy.

The Groupe is structured around:

- Advertising, with 3 global networks (Publicis, Leo Burnett Worldwide and Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide), 2 creative multi-hub networks (Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty), and regional agencies with a high creative profile.

- Media buying and consultancy, with a No. 1 position worldwide through two major global networks (Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia), as well as Médias & Régies Europe (sale of advertising space).

- Specialized Agencies and Marketing Services (SAMS), in particular direct marketing, public relations, events, corporate and financial communications, multicultural and healthcare communications.

The Groupe is present in 196 cities in 104 countries on 5 continents, with 36,384 employees.

2003 2004

Revenues €3.86 billion €3.83 billion

Operating Income €553 million €590 million

Website http://www.publicis.com/corporate/en/

Subsidiaries

• Capital MS&L - London

• MS&L - London

• Rowland Communications - London