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
FEBRUARY 13, 2002
PUBLICIS GROUPE S.A.
133, AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSEES
75008 PARIS
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
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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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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
Content: Press release.
EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press release.
The attached press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. The use of the words "aim(s)," "expect(s)," "feel(s),"
"will," "may," "believe(s),""anticipate(s)" and similar expressions in the
attached press release intend to identify those statements as forward looking.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. You should not
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
the date of the attached press release. Other than in connection with applicable
securities laws, Publicis Groupe S.A. (the "Company") undertakes no obligation
to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date of the attached press release or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events. The Company urges you to review and consider the various
disclosures it made concerning the factors that may affect its business
carefully, including the disclosures made under the heading "Risk Factors" in
documents the Company has filed with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission.
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.
PUBLICIS GROUPE S.A.
By: /s/ Jean-Michel Etienne
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Jean-Michel Etienne
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 13, 2002.