Nielsen to Acquire DoubleVerify for $2.15 Billion
August 14, 2026
Nielsen Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DoubleVerify in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.15 billion. DoubleVerify shareholders will receive $13.60 per share in cash, and the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to approvals and customary closing conditions.
- Buyers
- Nielsen Holdings, Neptune BidCo US Inc., Wallace Merger Sub Inc.
- Targets
- DoubleVerify
- Sellers
- DoubleVerify shareholders (including Providence Equity Partners LLC, which owns ~11.8%)
- Industry
- Data & Analytics
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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