| Title: | Research Update: Nielsen Co. B.V. Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative |
| Price: | $175.00 |
| Publication Date: | May 02, 2008 |
| Report Type: | Research Update |
| Abstract: | On May 2, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on the 'B' corporate credit rating of The Nielsen Co. B.V. to stable from negative. The outlook change reflects the company's good operating performance and progress in its cost-cutting initiatives. However, Nielsen's discretionary cash flow remains weak, prolonging its highly leveraged status. The ratings on the New York City-based Nielsen reflect the company's highly leveraged capital structure, track record of frequent acquisitions that have deferred deleveraging, the continuing investment required to remain competitive in the evolving marketing information industry, and ongoing customer pressure on prices and service levels that underpin the need for an efficient cost base. Nielsen's satisfactory business risk profile, which reflects its strong market positions |
| Brief Excerpt: | RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Nielsen Co. B.V. Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative Publication date: ##-May-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Tulip Lim, New York (#) ###-###-####; tulip_lim@standardandpoors.com Secondary... |
| Word Count: | 1287 |
| Ticker: | VNUA@NA |
| Issuer: | Nielsen Co. B.V. (The) |
| GICS: | Publishing (25401040) |
| Sector: | Global Issuers, Corporations, Media & Entertainment |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Region: | United States |
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