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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of September, 2000
HAVAS ADVERTISING
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
84, rue de Villiers
92683 Levallois-Perret Cedex
France
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [_]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Yes [_] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_______________
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INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
Document Index
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1. Press Release dated September 25, 2000 (Havas Advertising - 1st Half Year
2000)
2. Presentation to Shareholders dated September 25, 2000
3. Press Release dated September 25, 2000 (Shareholder Approval of Merger with
Snyder Communications, Inc.)
4. Press Release dated September 27, 2000 (Havas Advertising Completes
Acquisition of Snyder Communications; Begins Trading American Depositary
Shares Today on Nasdaq Under the Symbol "HADV")
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
HAVAS ADVERTISING
(Registrant)
Date: October 6, 2000 By: /s/ Jacques Herail
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Name: Jacques Herail
Title: Director General
