Nielsen is formerly owned by Ardian, through Ardian Co-Investment Fund I, since 2006.

When did Ardian acquire Nielsen?

Ardian acquired Nielsen in 2006 and exited after 9 years.

Has Nielsen been sold?

Yes. Nielsen was exited in 2015.

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Nielsen

TMT·

Netherlands·Exited 2015·Held 9yr

Nielsen is a TMT company, headquartered in Netherlands.

Entry

2006

Hold

9yr

Exit

2015

Est. EV

–

Investor

Ardian

Key facts

HQNetherlands

SectorTMT

A world leader in publications and surveys of audience levels in television, radio, press and internet and marketing information.…Read full notes

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