Nielsen to Acquire Arbitron for $48/Share

Nielsen Holdings NLSN today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arbitron Inc. ARB, an international media and marketing research firm. Nielsen has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Arbitron for $48 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 26 percent to Arbitron's closing price on December 17, 2012. Nielsen has a financing commitment for the total transaction amount. The transaction has been approved by the boards of both companies and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review. “U.S. consumers See full press release