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ACNielsen Corporation |
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PROFILE |
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The top dog in market research has a Dutch master. ACNielsen is the world's #1 market research firm, collecting retail sales and consumer behavior data in more than 80 counties. It was bought by Dutch business information firm VNU in 2001. ACNielsen compiles data from retail store scanners and audits, as well as through its consumer panel of 135,000 households. In addition, the company monitors TV and radio audiences in 18 countries outside the US, measures motion picture ticket sales in a dozen countries, and sells decision support software targeted to retailers, manufacturers, and marketers. ACNielsen has about 9,000 clients in more than 100 countries; about two-thirds of sales come from outside the US.
COMPETITION |
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GfK Aktiengesellschaft (GFK)
Information Resources, Inc. (IRIC)
Taylor Nelson Sofres plc (TNN)
DEALS |
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Deal: VNU Buys ACNielsen
Date Announced: 12.18.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 2300
Description: Dutch media firm buys U.S.-based audience measurement and analysis firm; ACNielsen will be reunited with Nielsen Media Ratings, which is also owned by VNU.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,577.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 3.4%
Employees: 21,000
Revenue per employee: $75,095.24
KEY PEOPLE |
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Gerald S. Hobbs
CEO
Robert J. Chrenc
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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177 Broad St.
Stamford, CT 06901
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Phone: 203-961-3000
Fax: 203-961-3190
Online: Web Site
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