---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-092753"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "DV"
cik: "0001819928"
company_name: "DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-07T20:46:46+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-07T20:48:15.959725+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.95
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.95
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nielsen to acquire DoubleVerify for $13.60/share in all-cash deal valued at ~$2.15B

## Summary
- Nielsen to acquire DoubleVerify for $13.60/share cash, 30% premium to 60-day VWAP; enterprise value ~$2.15B.
- Deal approved by both boards; expected close Q1 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
- Financing via committed debt from Barclays, BofA Securities, Citi, plus equity and cash on hand.
- Providence Equity Partners (11.8% stake) agrees to vote shares in favor; DoubleVerify to become private.
- Combined company expected to generate over $4B pro-forma revenue, expanding to $300B+ ad spend.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-092753
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: DV
- cik: 0001819928
- company_name: DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-07T20:46:46+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.95
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.95
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819928/000110465926092753/0001104659-26-092753-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819928/000110465926092753/tm2621904d8_8ka.htm

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