FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of January 2003
CORDIANT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
121-141 Westbourne Terrace
London W2 6JR
England
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(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
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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): ___________.
This Form 6-K consists of the following:
1. Notification of the Company, dated January 2, 2003, in connection with the
appointment of Andrew Boland to the Board of Directors of the Company and
the resignation of Arthur D'Angelo from the Board of Directors of the
Company.
2. Notification of the Company, dated January 3, 2003, in connection with
Barclays PLC's holdings of the Company.
CORDIANT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC
Cordiant Communications Group plc (the "Company") wishes to advise, that Mr.
Andrew Boland, Group Finance Director, who was appointed to the Board on 1
January 2003, has no details to be disclosed pursuant to Rules 6.4 (a) and (b)
of the FSA Listing Rules.
Mr. Boland holds options over a total of 150,152 shares in the Company.
Further to the announcement on 26 November 2002, regarding Board succession, Mr.
Arthur D'Angelo's effective resignation date from the Cordiant Board is 3
January 2003. Prior to his resignation Mr. D'Angelo exercised options over
298,184 shares in the Company.
CORDIANT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC
NOTIFIABLE HOLDINGS
Cordiant Communications Group plc (the "Company") was notified on 3 January 2003
that Barclays PLC has a holding of 20,115,792 Ordinary shares, representing
4.89% of the issued share capital of the Company.
3 January 2003
Enquiries:
Cordiant Tel: +44 20 7262 4343
Nathan Runnicles
College Hill Tel: +44 20 7457 2020
Alex Sandberg
Dick Millard
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.
CORDIANT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Michael Bungey
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Title: Director and Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 3, 2003