Statement re Press Comment

WPP Group PLC
27 April 2000



Following recent press comment the Board of WPP Group plc confirms that it is
in discussions with Young & Rubicam Inc which may or may not lead to an
agreement between the two companies.

A further announcement will be made in due course.

27 April 2000

Enquiries :   Feona McEwan, WPP Group plc
Tel :         [phone]