RNS Number:4960N
Publicis S.A.
14 July 2003





Statement re: CORDIANT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC ("Cordiant")


Following the announcement issued on Friday, 11th July, 2003, Publicis Groupe SA
met with UK Active Value and its advisors on Saturday, 12th July, 2003 at UK
Active Value's request.  At this meeting, UK Active Value made a proposal
regarding Cordiant and Cordiant's shareholding in Zenith Optimedia Group, which
Publicis declined.


Publicis confirms that it has no intention of making an offer for the shares of
Cordiant and that it remains interested solely in the Cordiant assets to which
Publicis is linked by shareholding, by a brand belonging to Publicis or through
clients which have selected Publicis.


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