Nielsen agrees to buy DoubleVerify for $13.6 a share in $2.15 billion deal
DV•Nielsen to acquire DoubleVerify in all-cash deal
Nielsen agreed to buy DoubleVerify in an all-cash deal valuing the target at about $2.15 billion.
DoubleVerify shareholders will receive $13.6 per share, a 30% premium to the 60-day VWAP as of Aug. 5, 2026.
Closing is expected in Q1 2027, subject to DoubleVerify shareholder vote and required regulatory clearances.
Financing will combine committed debt from Barclays, BofA Securities, Citi, incremental equity, and cash on hand.
DoubleVerify will become privately held under Nielsen and keep the DoubleVerify brand; its shares will be delisted.
