SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2003
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-6686 13-1024020
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-399-8000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 12, 2003, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (the
"Company") issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2003 earnings, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated into
this report by reference to this exhibit. This press release is also being
furnished pursuant to Item 12.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1: Press Release of the Company, dated August 12, 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 12, 2003, the Company issued a press release announcing its
second quarter 2003 earnings, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
Date: August 12, 2003 By: /s/ Nicholas J. Camera
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Nicholas J. Camera
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary