FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of, May 2004
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Commission File Number 001-13718
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MDC PARTNERS INC.
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
45 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 2E3
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F Form 40-F X
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Yes No X
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_______________
DOCUMENT INDEX
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1. News Release dated May 6, 2004 3
Document 1
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR: MDC Partners Inc.
45 Hazelton Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2E3
CONTACTS: Walter Campbell Glenn Gibson
Chief Financial Officer Senior Vice President,
Tel: 416-960-9000 ex. 336 Finance
Tel: 416-960-9000 ex. 224
TSX Stock Symbol: MDZ.A
NASDAQ Stock Symbol: MDCA
Website: www.mdc-partners.com
MDC PARTNERS TO APPOINT KPMG AS AUDITORS
TORONTO, Ontario (May 6, 2004) - MDC Partners Inc. ("MDC") today announced that
the Board of Directors has resolved not to propose the Corporation's current
auditors, BDO Dunwoody LLP, for re-appointment to the position as auditor of the
Corporation at the Corporation's annual and special meeting of shareholders (the
"Meeting") to be held on June 9, 2004. The Corporation will propose KPMG LLP,
for appointment as the auditor of the Corporation at the Meeting. There have
been no "Reportable Events" (as such term is defined in National Instrument
51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102")), other than a
"consultation" (as such term is defined in NI 51-102) regarding the provision of
advice by KPMG LLP to the Corporation in respect of the application of
accounting principles or policies related to certain share compensation
arrangements.
About MDC Partners Inc.
MDC Partners is one of the world's leading marketing communications firms.
Through its partnership of entrepreneurial firms, MDC provides advertising and
specialized communication services to leading brands throughout the United
States, Canada and the United Kingdom. MDC Class A shares are publicly traded on
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol MDZ.A and on the NASDAQ under the
symbol MDCA.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties which may cause the actual results or objectives to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such factors include, among other things, the Company's financial performance;
changes in the competitive environment; adverse changes in the economy; ability
to maintain long-term relationships with customers; financing requirements and
other factors set forth in the Company's Form 40-F for its fiscal year ended
December 31, 2002 and subsequent SEC filings.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
MDC PARTNERS INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: May 7, 2004 /s/ Walter Campbell
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(Signature)
Walter Campbell
Chief Financial Officer