Providence, WPP offer $576.8 mln for Chime Communications

Providence Equity Partners and WPP have agreed to acquire Chime Communications plc for approximately £374 million (US$576.8 mln) in cash. WPP already owns 20.03 percent in Chime and reportedLy plans to keep it stake at that amount, making Providence the majority owner. London-based Chime is a communication and sports marketing group.

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