Nielsen Holdings (NLSN) Lowers Quarterly Dividend 82.9% to $0.06; 1.1% Yield
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Nielsen (NLSN) Had Offers for Both Parts of Business Before Split Decision - Sources
November 7, 2019 9:12 AM ESTBefore deciding to split the company, Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN) had offers for the two pieces of the businesses that are being separated - the Global Media business and the Global Connect business, according to sources.
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Nielsen (NLSN) Opts for Spin Instead of Sale with Support of Elliott
November 7, 2019 8:14 AM ESTNielsen's (NASDAQ: NLSN) year-long review of strategic alternatives has finally come to a close. Instead of selling itself, in whole or in part, the media company believes the best path forward is to spin-off its Global Connect business. This will create two independent, publicly-traded companies - the Global Media business and the Global Connect business. Further, the company reduced its dividend 83 percent in an effort to strengthen the balance sheets of the two companies ahead of the separation. Large holder Elliott Management supports the plan.
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Nielsen Holdings (NLSN) Tops Q3 EPS by 9c; Raises FY19 EPS Guidance
November 7, 2019 6:23 AM ESTNielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN) reported Q3 EPS of $0.51, $0.09 better than the analyst estimate of $0.42. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.62 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.61 billion.
Third Quarter 2019 Results
3rd quarter revenues were $1,616 million, up 1.0%, or 2.4% on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year. Nielsen Global Media revenues increased 3.9% to $870 million, or 4.6% on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year. Audience Measurement revenues increased 4.2%, or 4.7% on a constant currency basis, primarily due to continued client adoption of our Total Audience Measurement system, partly offset by... MoreNielsen Holdings (NLSN) Completes Strategic Review, To Spin-Off Global Connect Business
November 7, 2019 6:17 AM ESTNielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) announced today the completion of its strategic review and its plan to spin-off the company's Global Connect business, creating two independent, publicly traded companies - the Global Media business and the Global Connect business - each of which will have sharper strategic focus and greater opportunity to leverage its unique competitive advantages. The strategic review was led by James Attwood, Chairman of Nielsen's Board of Directors.
"Nielsen has two strong and global franchisesGlobal Media and Global Connect. Following an extensive review process, which included an in-depth analysis of our... More
