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): May 8, 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 May 8, 2003, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. issued a press
release announcing, among other things, its first quarter 2003 earnings, a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This press release is also being
furnished pursuant to Item 12.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1: Press Release of The Interpublic Group of Companies,
Inc., dated May 8, 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 8, 2003, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. issued a press
release announcing, among other things, its first 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: May 8, 2003 By: Nicholas J. Camera
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Nicholas J. Camera
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary