Nielsen affiliate Neptune BidCo has priced $1.4 billion in senior secured notes to finance the acquisition of DoubleVerify, with the debt offering expected to close by November 30, 2026.
Nielsen's affiliate has priced $1,400,000,000 of 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2033, with proceeds together with a term loan, an equity contribution from Nielsen's equity investors and cash on hand earmarked to fund the purchase price for the DoubleVerify Acquisition. This confirms dedicated financing is in place for the buyout, with closing expected on November 30, 2026, supporting the deal price for DoubleVerify shareholders. Risks remain around completion, as the forward-looking statements flag timing, disruption, litigation and unexpected costs.
Neptune BidCo US Inc., an affiliate of Nielsen Holdings Limited, has priced $1,400,000,000 in 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2033. The proceeds, combined with term loans and equity contributions, are earmarked to fund the acquisition of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. The offering is expected to close on November 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Nielsen's buyer group has priced $1.4 billion of 10.500% senior secured notes due 2033, with the proceeds intended to fund the purchase price for the DoubleVerify acquisition, with closing expected on November 30, 2026.
No. The financing offering is only expected to close on November 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.