NEWS12 February 2013
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NEWS12 February 2013
US — Nielsen’s annual revenue increased 1% to $5.6bn in 2012, with Buy-side sales flat and Watch media measurement revenue up 3%. Its expositions business was up 2%.
Net income increased to $273m from $86m a year ago.
In the fourth quarter, revenue increased 3% to $1.5bn, driven by a 3% increase in the Buy segment and a 5% increase in Watch. Expositions was down 19%.
Within Buy, Nielsen reported global growth in its information services offerings, thanks to increased client investment in retail measurement. However, it said that insights services declined due to “lower discretionary spending” by clients.
Net income decreased in the quarter to $39m from $95m, although 2012’s figures included charges of $70m relating to the redemption and repayment of certain debts.
Summing up, CEO David Calhoun said: “Our fourth quarter results showed strong growth in recurring revenue and continued margin expansion while our full year performance demonstrated the overall resilience of our business despite a tougher environment for corporate spending.”
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