Arbitron Inc (ARB.N)
46.79USD
1:30am IST
$0.04 (+0.09%)
$46.75
$46.76
$46.86
$46.73
123,737
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ARB.N
About
Overall
| Beta: | 1.54 |
| Market Cap (Mil.): | $1,255.49 |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil.): | 26.86 |
| Dividend: | 0.10 |
| Yield (%): | 0.86 |
Financials
Watchdogs to focus on new media in Nielsen/Arbitron deal: experts
WASHINGTON - U.S. antitrust regulators are likely to scrutinize new forms of advertising as they mull the planned purchase by television rating giant Nielsen Holdings NV of Arbitron Inc, which dominates radio ratings, legal experts say.
Watchdogs to focus on new media in Nielsen/Arbitron deal -experts
WASHINGTON, April 25 - U.S. antitrust regulators are likely to scrutinize new forms of advertising as they mull the planned purchase by television rating giant Nielsen Holdings NV of Arbitron Inc, which dominates radio ratings, legal experts say.
Nielsen to buy Arbitron, forming TV, radio rating giant
- Nielsen Holdings NV, the largest provider of television viewership ratings, will now dominate radio listening ratings as well.
TEXT-S&P puts Nielsen Holdings 'BB' rating on watch negative
Overview -- U.S.-based global information and measurement company Nielsen Holding N.V. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Columbia, Md.-based Arbitron Inc. -- We expect that Nielsen's adjusted debt leverage will rise to slightly above 5x pro forma for the transaction. -- We are placing our 'BB' corporate credit rating for Nielsen on CreditWatch with negative implications. -- The CreditWatch listing reflects the increased leverage and our uncertainty that
UPDATE 3-Nielsen to buy Arbitron, forming TV, radio rating giant
Dec 18 - Nielsen Holdings NV, the largest provider of television viewership ratings, will now dominate radio listening ratings as well.
BRIEF-Arbitron jumps in premarket; to be acquired by Nielsen
NEW YORK, Dec 18 - Arbitron Inc : * Jumps 25.1 percent to $47.60 in premarket; to be acquired by Nielsen Holdings NV in $1.26 billion deal
Nielsen to buy Arbitron for $1.26 bln
Dec 18 - Nielsen Holdings NV, known for its television viewership ratings, agreed to buy media and marketing research firm Arbitron Inc in a deal worth $1.26 billion.
Competitors
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|---|---|---|
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| Rentrak Corporation (RENT.OQ) | $22.48 | -0.12 |
| TiVo Inc. (TIVO.OQ) | $12.91 | +0.14 |
| Anite plc (AIE.L) | 124.80p | -1.20 |
| Ascom Holding AG (ASCN.S) | CHF12.20 | +0.05 |
| COMSCORE, Inc. (SCOR.OQ) | $19.71 | -0.09 |
| Nokia Oyj (NOK1V.HE) | €2.78 | -0.01 |
| Siemens AG (SIEGn.DE) | €82.45 | +1.16 |
| Spirent Communications Plc (SPT.L) | 133.20p | -1.20 |
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