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DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. announced on August 6, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of…
DVDoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. announced on August 6, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Nielsen Holdings to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.15 billion in enterprise value. Under the terms, DoubleVerify shareholders will receive $13.60 per share, representing a 30% premium to the company's 60-trading day volume weighted average price as of August 5, 2026. The transaction has been approved by both boards and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to shareholder approval, regulatory clearance, and customary closing conditions. Upon completion, DoubleVerify will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nielsen and its common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The company operates as a leading software platform for verifying media quality, optimizing ad performance, and proving campaign outcomes in the digital advertising ecosystem.