---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-004464"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NIQ"
cik: "0002054696"
company_name: "NIQ Global Intelligence plc"
filed_at: "2026-02-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:46:58.318053+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NIQ Global Intelligence COO Tracey Massey resigns; role not replaced

## Summary
- Tracey Massey resigns as COO effective Jan 30, 2026 for personal reasons; no disagreement.
- Massey will serve as Advisor to CEO until Sep 30, 2026; COO duties assumed by CEO and exec team.
- Separation agreement provides $1,938,993 severance, continued salary/benefits through Sep 30, 2026, equity vest extended.
- Company reaffirms Q4/FY2025 guidance provided Nov 13, 2025; no change to expectations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-004464
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NIQ
- cik: 0002054696
- company_name: NIQ Global Intelligence plc
- filed_at: 2026-02-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2054696/000162828026004464/0001628280-26-004464-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2054696/000162828026004464/niq-20260130.htm

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