Nielsen Holdings (NLSN) Raises Quarterly Dividend 12% to $0.28; 2.4% Yield

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Nielsen Reports Solid 1st Quarter 2015 Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend 12%

April 22, 2015 6:30 AM EDT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nielsen N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) today announced first quarter 2015 results and that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the companys quarterly cash dividend of 12% to $0.28 per common share.

Revenues were $1,458 million, down 2.1% due to the impact of foreign exchange but up 4.4% on a constant currency basis, compared to the first quarter of 2014.

Nielsens first quarter results again illustrate the consistency of our business model and strong execution, with 4.4% total company and 10.0% emerging markets revenue growth on a constant currency basis. These results reflect the 35th... More