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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 Commission file number
October 24, 2000 1-6686
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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-1024020
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 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
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 20, 2000, The Interpublic Group of Companies completed the issuance
and sale of $500 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2005.
The notes bear an interest rate of 7.875% per annum. The Company used the net
proceeds of approximately $495.5 million from the sale of the notes to repay
outstanding indebtedness under its credit facilities. The notes have been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Exhibits.
99.1 Senior Debt Indenture dated as of October 20, 2000, relating
to the 7.875% Notes due 2005
99.2 Underwriting Agreement dated as of October 17, 2000, relating
to the 7.875% Notes due 2005
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: October 24, 2000 By: /s/ Nicholas J. Camera
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Nicholas J. Camera
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL
COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
