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CHICAGO - NIQ Global Intelligence plc announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 50 million ordinary shares at $21.00 per share. The consumer intelligence company’s shares are expected to begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "NIQ." According to InvestingPro data, the company enters public markets with challenging financials, showing a weak overall financial health score of 1.58 and no profitability over the last twelve months.
The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 7.5 million ordinary shares from the selling shareholder at the initial public offering price less underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering is expected to close on July 24, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
NIQ plans to use the net proceeds from the offering, along with available cash as necessary, to repay amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility and a portion of its US term loan facility. Any remaining proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The debt reduction appears crucial, as InvestingPro data shows the company carries $4.6 billion in total debt with a concerning debt-to-equity ratio of 27.98.
J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Barclays and RBC Capital Markets are serving as joint lead book-running managers for the offering. Several other financial institutions are acting as joint book-running managers and co-managers.
NIQ Global Intelligence, formed through the combination of NIQ and GfK in 2023, operates in over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world’s population and more than $7.2 trillion in global consumer spend, according to the company’s press release statement. The company generated $3.98 billion in revenue over the last twelve months, though it posted a net loss of $625.5 million during the same period. Unlock more detailed financial analysis and 12+ additional key metrics with an InvestingPro subscription.
The IPO follows the Securities and Exchange Commission declaring the company’s registration statement on Form S-1 effective on July 22, 2025.
In other recent news, NIQ Global Intelligence Plc is preparing for its initial public offering, with expectations to price shares around $22 each. The company, previously known as the consumer intelligence unit of Nielsen Holdings, plans to offer 50 million shares. This price point is around the midpoint of its marketed range of $20 to $24 per share. The information comes from a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This development is part of NIQ’s strategy to attract investors and generate capital. The IPO is backed by Advent, a private equity firm. The pricing of the shares is a crucial aspect for potential investors evaluating the opportunity. The outcome of this IPO will be closely watched by market participants.
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