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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
WPP GROUP PLC
(TRANSLATION OF REGISTRANT'S NAME INTO ENGLISH)
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27 Farm Street, London, W1X 6RD, England
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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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
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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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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: August 29, 2000 WPP GROUP PLC
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Paul W.G. Richardson
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Name: Paul W.G. Richardson
Title: Group Finance Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Listing Particulars
99.2 Circular and Notice of Extraordinary
General Meeting
99.3 Proxy Card
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