Mergers & Acquisitions ·
On August 6, 2026, DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. announced it entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger…
DVDoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.
On August 6, 2026, DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. announced it entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Neptune BidCo US Inc., a subsidiary of Nielsen Holdings. Under the all-cash transaction, 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 deal values DoubleVerify at an enterprise value of approximately $2.15 billion. Both boards unanimously approved the merger, which is expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory clearance. Upon completion, DoubleVerify will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nielsen and cease public trading. DoubleVerify operates as a leading software platform for verifying media quality, optimizing ad performance, and proving campaign outcomes in the digital advertising ecosystem.