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
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