SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


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                                    FORM 8-K

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                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


         Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2001

                    The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
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               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


          Delaware                    1-6686                 13-1024020
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(State or Other Jurisdiction     (Commission File           (IRS Employer
      of Incorporation)               Number)            Identification No.)

  1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York               10020
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      (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                (Zip Code)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-399-8000


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          (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Item 5. Other Events. On June 22, 2001, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of business acquired: Not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information: Not applicable. (c) Exhibit 99.1: Press Release of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., dated June 22, 2001, announcing the completion of the acquisition of True North Communications in a pooling of interests transaction.

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 hereunto duly authorized. THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. Date: June 26, 2001 By: /s/ Nicholas J. Camera -------------------------------- Nicholas J. Camera SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY

Interpublic Completes The Acquisition of True North, Creating the World's
Largest Marketing Communications and Services Group

NEW YORK, NY (June 22, 2001)--The Interpublic Group of Companies announced today
that it had completed the acquisition of True North Communications in a pooling
of interests transaction.

Interpublic will exchange 1.14 shares for each outstanding share of True North.
True North has approximately 51 million shares outstanding.

"The completion of this deal signals an exciting new era for us as we continue
to evolve towards leadership in all areas of marketing services," said John
Dooner, Chairman and CEO of Interpublic. "We will be able to expand the range of
combined and integrated services that we can offer our clients on a worldwide
basis. Fortunately, our two companies have worked so well during the transition
period that we will be able to move quickly to begin to realize the benefits of
this acquisition."

The transaction unites the resources of two of the leading diversified
advertising and marketing communications firms to create the world's largest
marketing communications organization serving the largest base of global
accounts, including 40 clients served in more than 20 countries. Combined pro
forma revenue in 2000 was $7.2 billion.

The company's major worldwide brands include McCann-Erickson WorldGroup, The
Lowe Group, FCB Worldwide, DraftWorldwide, Initiative Media Worldwide, Octagon,
NFO WorldGroup, BSMG Worldwide, Marketing Drive Worldwide, and the Allied
Communications Group.

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Cautionary Statement

This document contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not
historical fact, including statements about Interpublic's beliefs and
expectations constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based
on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore undue reliance should
not be placed on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they
are made, and Interpublic undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of
them in light of new information or future events.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Interpublic
cautions that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors
include, but are not limited to, those associated with the effect of national
and regional economic conditions, the ability of Interpublic to attract new
clients and retain existing clients, the financial success of the clients of
Interpublic, and developments from changes in the regulatory and legal
environment for advertising companies around the world, and the successful
completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand
Interpublic's business capabilities.

Another important factor is Interpublic's acquisition strategy. One of
Interpublic's business strategies is to acquire businesses that complement and
expand its current business capabilities. Accordingly, Interpublic is usually
engaged in evaluating potential acquisition candidates. Interpublic is currently
engaged in a number of preliminary discussions that may result in one or more
substantial acquisitions. These acquisition opportunities require
confidentiality and from time to time give rise to bidding scenarios that
require quick responses by Interpublic. Although there is uncertainty that any
of these discussions will result in definitive agreements or the completion of
any transactions, the announcement of any such transaction may lead to increased
volatility in the trading price of the shares of Interpublic.

Moreover, the success of recent or contemplated future acquisitions will depend
on the effective integration of newly-acquired businesses into Interpublic's
current activities. Important factors for integration include realization of
anticipated synergies and the ability to retain new personnel and clients.

Investors should evaluate any statements in light of these important factors.