DoubleVerify (DV) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Nielsen will acquire DoubleVerify in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.15 billion, with DoubleVerify shareholders receiving $13.60 per share, a 30% premium to the 60-day VWAP as of August 5, 2026.

• The combined company is expected to generate over $4 billion in pro-forma revenue and expand solutions for companies with over $300 billion in advertising spend.

• The transaction is anticipated to close by the first quarter of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

• DoubleVerify will become a privately held subsidiary of Nielsen and will continue to operate under its own name and brand.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the approval of the merger agreement at a special meeting, with Providence Equity Partners (owning 11.8% of shares) agreeing to vote in favor.

• The proxy statement will provide details on the merger and related matters for shareholder consideration.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The boards of both companies have approved the transaction.

• Information on directors’ and executive officers’ interests in the merger will be disclosed in the proxy statement.