WPP plc announced earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2021. For the half year, the company announced sales was GBP 6,132.5 million compared to GBP 5,582.7 million a year ago. Operating income was GBP 483.6 million compared to operating loss of GBP 2,750.6 million a year ago. Net income was GBP 252.7 million compared to net loss of GBP 3,216 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was GBP 0.209 compared to basic loss per share of GBP 2.62 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was GBP 0.206 compared to diluted loss per share of GBP 2.62 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.209 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of GBP 2.625 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.206 compared to diluted loss per share from continuing operations of GBP 2.625 a year ago.