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The Firm recently represented Nielsen Holdings N.V. ("Nielsen"), a portfolio company of AlpInvest Partners, The Blackstone Group, The Carlyle Group, Centerview Partners, Hellman & Friedman, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Thomas H. Lee Partners (together, the “Sponsors”) in connection with Nielsen’s initial public offering of common stock and a concurrent offering of mandatory convertible subordinated bonds.  A total of approximately $1.64 billion in proceeds was raised in the initial public offering and approximately $250 million in proceeds was raised in the bond offering.   Nielsen’s common stock is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “NLSN.” 

Nielsen is a leading global information and measurement company that provides clients with a comprehensive understanding of consumers and consumer behavior.

The Simpson Thacher team included Joseph Kaufman, Xavier Kowalski, Bryan Yoon and Shih-Chi Pan (Capital Markets & Securities), Gary Horowitz, Wilson Neely and Jason Breen (Sponsor Representation), James Cross (Banking and Credit), Drew Purcell (Tax), Jennifer Pepin (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits), Noreen Lavan (Environmental), Emily Epstein and Andrea Andrezo (PCAP), Meryl Rosen (Intellectual Property and Privacy) and Julie Levy (Labor).  Paralegal Jacqueline Altieri also provided valuable assistance.