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Nielsen CO B.V.

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Quarterly report (10-Q) · filed 2014-10-23

34 filing records in this dataset, filed from 2007-08-16 to 2014-10-23. Reported financial figures are available; chart coverage varies by period.

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Latest quarter

Revenue

1.57 billion USD

2014 Q3 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 1572000000 USD Source

Operating margin

19.91%

2014 Q3 · %

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Income: 313000000 USD Source
Revenue: 1572000000 USD Source

Operating cash flow

391 million USD

2014 Q3 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 690000000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 299000000 USD Source

Free cash flow

349 million USD

2014 Q3 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 690000000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 299000000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 96000000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 54000000 USD Source

Cash and cash equivalents: 355 million USD 2014-09-30 Source
Exact value

355000000 USD
Long-term debt including current maturities: 6.59 billion USD 2014-09-30 Source
Exact value

6590000000 USD
Shares outstanding: 258 million shares 2013-12-31 Source
Exact value

258463857 shares

Reported share-count change

0.00% · 0 shares

Year-over-year change in reported shares. Splits, issuance and buybacks can affect this figure; it does not isolate employee compensation or economic dilution.

Exact inputs and evidence

258463857 shares · 2012-12-31· Source
258463857 shares · 2013-12-31· Source

Trailing twelve months

The four most recent complete quarters added together. This gives a full-year view that includes the latest quarterly results.

Capital expenditure

147 million USD

2013-10-01 – 2014-09-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Capital expenditure: 130000000 USD · 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 79000000 USD · 2013-01-01 – 2013-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 14000000 USD · 2014-01-01 – 2014-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 54000000 USD · 2014-01-01 – 2014-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 14000000 USD · 2014-01-01 – 2014-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 96000000 USD · 2014-01-01 – 2014-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 54000000 USD · 2014-01-01 – 2014-06-30 Source

Includes later revisions to earlier periods. Annual charts exclude incomplete years.

Latest filing recorded: 2014-10-23.

Financial data available through: 2013-12-31.

Coverage by financial measure

Revenue: 9 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Operating income: 9 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Net income: 9 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Operating cash flow: 9 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Capital expenditure: 4 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Total assets: 7 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Total liabilities: 7 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Current assets: 7 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Current liabilities: 7 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Cash and cash equivalents: 9 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Long-term debt including current maturities: 3 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31
Shares outstanding: 3 of 11 periods available· newest 2013-12-31

Coverage describes values retained in this snapshot. Missing values are not zero; loading limits are reported separately.

What changed year over year

Latest complete year compared with the corresponding period one year earlier. These are measured changes; they do not establish their business causes.

Revenue
+5.5%

Prior period

USD 5.41 billion

2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31
Current period

USD 5.7 billion

2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

5703000000 − 5407000000 = 296000000 USD

5407000000 USD · 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31
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5703000000 USD · 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Revenue · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2013-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Year-over-year change in Revenue: 296000000 USD Concept: fundies:Revenue Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:Revenue: 5703000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#348437 Filing: 000156459014000289 Input fundies:Revenue: 5407000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#348582 Filing: 000156459014000289
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Net income
+151.2%

Prior period

USD 297 million

2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31
Current period

USD 746 million

2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

746000000 − 297000000 = 449000000 USD

297000000 USD · 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31
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746000000 USD · 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Net income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2013-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Year-over-year change in Net income: 449000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:NetIncome: 746000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#358447 Filing: 000156459014000289 Input fundies:NetIncome: 297000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#358601 Filing: 000156459014000289
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Operating cash flow
+11.8%

Prior period

USD 802 million

2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31
Current period

USD 897 million

2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

897000000 − 802000000 = 95000000 USD

802000000 USD · 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31
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897000000 USD · 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2013-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow: 95000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 897000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#389355 Filing: 000156459014000289 Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 802000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#389567 Filing: 000156459014000289
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Capital expenditure
-1.5%

Prior period

USD 132 million

2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31
Current period

USD 130 million

2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

130000000 − 132000000 = -2000000 USD

132000000 USD · 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31
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130000000 USD · 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2013-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure: -2000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 130000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#391429 Filing: 000156459014000289 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 132000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#391641 Filing: 000156459014000289
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Where revenue goes

How a period’s revenue divides into costs and what remains as profit. Items marked Derived are calculated by subtraction from reported figures.

2013 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31

Revenue USD 5.7 billion 100% of revenue
Operating costs Derived USD 4.84 billion 85% of revenue
Operating income USD 865 million 15% of revenue
Tax, interest and other Derived USD 119 million 2.1% of revenue
Net income USD 746 million 13% of revenue

Cash

Operating cash flow USD 897 million 16% of revenue
Capital expenditure USD 130 million 2.3% of revenue
Free cash flow Derived USD 767 million 13% of revenue

Share of revenue by period

Net income
Tax, interest and other
Operating costs

2005 91%
2006 Net loss: net income was −0.9% of revenue.
2006 Net loss: net income was −12% of revenue.
2007 Net loss: net income was −6.3% of revenue.
2008 Net loss: net income was −10% of revenue.
2010 12%86%
2011 12%86%
2012 11%84%
2013 13%85%

Values and sources

Revenue breakdown by annual reporting period
Period	Revenue	Operating costs	Operating income	Tax, interest and other	Net income	Free cash flow	Source
2005 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31	4059000000	3686000000 Derived	373000000	194000000 Derived	179000000	Unavailable	Source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 4059000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 373000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 179000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 510000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source
2006 2005-05-24 – 2006-05-23	1626000000	1569000000 Derived	57000000	71000000 Derived	-14000000	Unavailable	Source 2005-05-24 – 2006-05-23: 1626000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2005-05-24 – 2006-05-23: 57000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2005-05-24 – 2006-05-23: -14000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2005-05-24 – 2006-05-23: 79000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source
2006 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31	2548000000	2439000000 Derived	109000000	405000000 Derived	-296000000	Unavailable	Source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 2548000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 109000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: -296000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 432000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source
2007 2007-01-01 – 2007-12-31	4458000000	4082000000 Derived	376000000	656000000 Derived	-280000000	Unavailable	Source 2007-01-01 – 2007-12-31: 4458000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2007-01-01 – 2007-12-31: 376000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2007-01-01 – 2007-12-31: -280000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2007-01-01 – 2007-12-31: 240000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source
2008 2008-01-01 – 2008-12-31	4806000000	4385000000 Derived	421000000	923000000 Derived	-502000000	Unavailable	Source 2008-01-01 – 2008-12-31: 4806000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2008-01-01 – 2008-12-31: 421000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2008-01-01 – 2008-12-31: -502000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2008-01-01 – 2008-12-31: 316000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source
2010 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31	5126000000	4396000000 Derived	730000000	601000000 Derived	129000000	366000000 Derived	Source 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 5126000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 730000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 129000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 544000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 178000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2011 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31	5328000000	4600000000 Derived	728000000	619000000 Derived	109000000	482000000 Derived	Source 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 5328000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 728000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 109000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 659000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 177000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2012 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31	5407000000	4525000000 Derived	882000000	585000000 Derived	297000000	670000000 Derived	Source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 5407000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 882000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 297000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 802000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 132000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2013 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31	5703000000	4838000000 Derived	865000000	119000000 Derived	746000000	767000000 Derived	Source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 5703000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 865000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 746000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 897000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 130000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source

Amounts are exact, in USD.

Growth

Sales over time and how quickly they are changing.

Revenue

Revenue reported for each complete financial period.

USD 5.7B 2013

Values and sources

Revenue values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20052005-12-31	Revenue	4059000000	Revenue: 4059000000 Open source
20062006-05-23	Revenue	1626000000	Revenue: 1626000000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Revenue	2548000000	Revenue: 2548000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Revenue	4458000000	Revenue: 4458000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Revenue	4806000000	Revenue: 4806000000 Open source
20102010-12-31	Revenue	5126000000	Revenue: 5126000000 Open source
20112011-12-31	Revenue	5328000000	Revenue: 5328000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Revenue	5407000000	Revenue: 5407000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Revenue	5703000000	Revenue: 5703000000 Open source

Revenue growth

Change in revenue from the same financial period one year earlier.

5.5% 2013

Values and sources

Revenue growth values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20052005-12-31	Year over year	No prior comparable period	Revenue: 4059000000 Open source
20062006-05-23	Year over year	No prior comparable period	Revenue: 1626000000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Year over year	-37.2%	Revenue: 2548000000 Open source Revenue: 4059000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Year over year	75%	Revenue: 4458000000 Open source Revenue: 2548000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Year over year	7.8%	Revenue: 4806000000 Open source Revenue: 4458000000 Open source
20102010-12-31	Year over year	No prior comparable period	Revenue: 5126000000 Open source
20112011-12-31	Year over year	3.9%	Revenue: 5328000000 Open source Revenue: 5126000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Year over year	1.5%	Revenue: 5407000000 Open source Revenue: 5328000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Year over year	5.5%	Revenue: 5703000000 Open source Revenue: 5407000000 Open source

Profit and cash

How much revenue becomes profit, and how much cash operations generate.

Profit margins

Operating income, net income and free cash flow as a share of revenue.

Operating margin 15.2% 2013

Net margin 13.1% 2013

Free cash flow margin 13.4% 2013

Operating margin
Net margin
Free cash flow margin

Values and sources

Profit margins values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20052005-12-31	Operating margin	9.2%	Operating Income: 373000000 Open source Revenue: 4059000000 Open source
20062006-05-23	Operating margin	3.5%	Operating Income: 57000000 Open source Revenue: 1626000000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Operating margin	4.3%	Operating Income: 109000000 Open source Revenue: 2548000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Operating margin	8.4%	Operating Income: 376000000 Open source Revenue: 4458000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Operating margin	8.8%	Operating Income: 421000000 Open source Revenue: 4806000000 Open source
20102010-12-31	Operating margin	14.2%	Operating Income: 730000000 Open source Revenue: 5126000000 Open source
20112011-12-31	Operating margin	13.7%	Operating Income: 728000000 Open source Revenue: 5328000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Operating margin	16.3%	Operating Income: 882000000 Open source Revenue: 5407000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Operating margin	15.2%	Operating Income: 865000000 Open source Revenue: 5703000000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Net margin	4.4%	Net Income: 179000000 Open source Revenue: 4059000000 Open source
20062006-05-23	Net margin	-0.9%	Net Income: -14000000 Open source Revenue: 1626000000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Net margin	-11.6%	Net Income: -296000000 Open source Revenue: 2548000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Net margin	-6.3%	Net Income: -280000000 Open source Revenue: 4458000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Net margin	-10.4%	Net Income: -502000000 Open source Revenue: 4806000000 Open source
20102010-12-31	Net margin	2.5%	Net Income: 129000000 Open source Revenue: 5126000000 Open source
20112011-12-31	Net margin	2%	Net Income: 109000000 Open source Revenue: 5328000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Net margin	5.5%	Net Income: 297000000 Open source Revenue: 5407000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Net margin	13.1%	Net Income: 746000000 Open source Revenue: 5703000000 Open source
20052005-12-31	Free cash flow margin	Not reported	Revenue: 4059000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 510000000 Open source
20062006-05-23	Free cash flow margin	Not reported	Revenue: 1626000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 79000000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Free cash flow margin	Not reported	Revenue: 2548000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 432000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Free cash flow margin	Not reported	Revenue: 4458000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 240000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Free cash flow margin	Not reported	Revenue: 4806000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 316000000 Open source
20102010-12-31	Free cash flow margin	7.1%	Revenue: 5126000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 544000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 178000000 Open source
20112011-12-31	Free cash flow margin	9%	Revenue: 5328000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 659000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 177000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Free cash flow margin	12.4%	Revenue: 5407000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 802000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 132000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Free cash flow margin	13.4%	Revenue: 5703000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 897000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 130000000 Open source

Operating cash flow

Cash generated by the company’s normal business operations.

USD 897M 2013

Values and sources

Operating cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20052005-12-31	Operating cash flow	510000000	Operating Cash Flow: 510000000 Open source
20062006-05-23	Operating cash flow	79000000	Operating Cash Flow: 79000000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Operating cash flow	432000000	Operating Cash Flow: 432000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Operating cash flow	240000000	Operating Cash Flow: 240000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Operating cash flow	316000000	Operating Cash Flow: 316000000 Open source
20102010-12-31	Operating cash flow	544000000	Operating Cash Flow: 544000000 Open source
20112011-12-31	Operating cash flow	659000000	Operating Cash Flow: 659000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Operating cash flow	802000000	Operating Cash Flow: 802000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Operating cash flow	897000000	Operating Cash Flow: 897000000 Open source

Free cash flow

Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure for the same period and unit.

USD 767M 2013

Values and sources

Free cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20052005-12-31	Free cash flow	Unavailable	Operating Cash Flow: 510000000 Open source
20062006-05-23	Free cash flow	Unavailable	Operating Cash Flow: 79000000 Open source
20062006-12-31	Free cash flow	Unavailable	Operating Cash Flow: 432000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Free cash flow	Unavailable	Operating Cash Flow: 240000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Free cash flow	Unavailable	Operating Cash Flow: 316000000 Open source
20102010-12-31	Free cash flow	366000000	Operating Cash Flow: 544000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 178000000 Open source
20112011-12-31	Free cash flow	482000000	Operating Cash Flow: 659000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 177000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Free cash flow	670000000	Operating Cash Flow: 802000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 132000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Free cash flow	767000000	Operating Cash Flow: 897000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 130000000 Open source

Balance sheet

Liabilities and short-term ability to meet obligations at each period end.

Liabilities to assets

Total liabilities as a share of total assets.

62.6% 2013

Values and sources

Liabilities to assets values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
2005-12-31	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	No source recorded
2006-05-23	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	No source recorded
20062006-12-31	Liabilities / assets	74.9%	Total Liabilities: 12004000000 Open source Total Assets: 16023000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Liabilities / assets	75.6%	Total Liabilities: 12293000000 Open source Total Assets: 16254000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Liabilities / assets	80.8%	Total Liabilities: 12191000000 Open source Total Assets: 15082000000 Open source
2010-12-31	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	No source recorded
20112011-12-31	Liabilities / assets	66.2%	Total Liabilities: 9577000000 Open source Total Assets: 14472000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Liabilities / assets	63.9%	Total Liabilities: 9325000000 Open source Total Assets: 14583000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Liabilities / assets	62.6%	Total Liabilities: 9710000000 Open source Total Assets: 15516000000 Open source

Current assets to current liabilities

Current assets divided by current liabilities.

1.39× 2013

Values and sources

Current assets to current liabilities values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
2005-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
2006-05-23	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
20062006-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.14×	Current Assets: 2238000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1970000000 Open source
20072007-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.77×	Current Assets: 1493000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1950000000 Open source
20082008-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.8×	Current Assets: 1613000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 2016000000 Open source
2010-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	Not reported	No source recorded
20112011-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.98×	Current Assets: 1657000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1694000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.95×	Current Assets: 1675000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1762000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.39×	Current Assets: 2120000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1529000000 Open source

Cash generation

Compare reported profit with operating cash and capital spending. Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditure when both exact, consolidated amounts match the same period and unit.

Cash generation by annual reporting period
Period	Net income	Operating cash flow	Capital expenditure	Free cash flow
2005 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31	USD 179 million Exact value Exact value: 179000000 USD 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 179000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2005-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: 179000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2005-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2005-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 179000000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-08-069532.txt#8281 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 510 million Exact value Exact value: 510000000 USD 2005-01-01 – 2005-12-31: 510000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2005-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 510000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2005-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2005-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 510000000 USD (2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-08-069532.txt#8701 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	Unavailable Not reported for this period.	Unavailable Free cash flow cannot be calculated because Capital expenditure is unavailable for this period.
2006 2005-05-24 – 2006-05-23	−USD 14 million Exact value Exact value: -14000000 USD 2005-05-24 – 2006-05-23: -14000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2006-05-23 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: -14000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2005-05-24 to 2006-05-23 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2006-05-23&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2005-05-24&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -14000000 USD (2005-05-24 to 2006-05-23) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-09-064633.txt#9380 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 79 million Exact value Exact value: 79000000 USD 2005-05-24 – 2006-05-23: 79000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2006-05-23 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 79000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2005-05-24 to 2006-05-23 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2006-05-23&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2005-05-24&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 79000000 USD (2005-05-24 to 2006-05-23) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-09-064633.txt#9820 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	Unavailable Not reported for this period.	Unavailable Free cash flow cannot be calculated because Capital expenditure is unavailable for this period.
2006 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31	−USD 296 million Exact value Exact value: -296000000 USD 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: -296000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2006-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: -296000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2006-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2006-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -296000000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-09-064633.txt#9380 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 432 million Exact value Exact value: 432000000 USD 2006-01-01 – 2006-12-31: 432000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2006-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 432000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2006-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2006-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 432000000 USD (2006-01-01 to 2006-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-09-064633.txt#9820 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	Unavailable Not reported for this period.	Unavailable Free cash flow cannot be calculated because Capital expenditure is unavailable for this period.
2007 2007-01-01 – 2007-12-31	−USD 280 million Exact value Exact value: -280000000 USD 2007-01-01 – 2007-12-31: -280000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2007-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: -280000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2007-01-01 to 2007-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2007-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2007-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -280000000 USD (2007-01-01 to 2007-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-10-041250.txt#6382 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 240 million Exact value Exact value: 240000000 USD 2007-01-01 – 2007-12-31: 240000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2007-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 240000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2007-01-01 to 2007-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2007-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2007-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 240000000 USD (2007-01-01 to 2007-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-10-041250.txt#7243 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	Unavailable Not reported for this period.	Unavailable Free cash flow cannot be calculated because Capital expenditure is unavailable for this period.
2008 2008-01-01 – 2008-12-31	−USD 502 million Exact value Exact value: -502000000 USD 2008-01-01 – 2008-12-31: -502000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2008-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: -502000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2008-01-01 to 2008-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2008-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2008-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -502000000 USD (2008-01-01 to 2008-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-11-051237.txt#6005 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 316 million Exact value Exact value: 316000000 USD 2008-01-01 – 2008-12-31: 316000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2008-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 316000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2008-01-01 to 2008-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2008-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2008-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 316000000 USD (2008-01-01 to 2008-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/0001193125-11-051237.txt#6867 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	Unavailable Not reported for this period.	Unavailable Free cash flow cannot be calculated because Capital expenditure is unavailable for this period.
2010 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31	USD 129 million Exact value Exact value: 129000000 USD 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 129000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2010-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: 129000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2010-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2010-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 129000000 USD (2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000119312513070326/ck0001397410-20121231.xml#317283 Filing: 000119312513070326 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 544 million Exact value Exact value: 544000000 USD 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 544000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2010-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 544000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2010-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2010-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 544000000 USD (2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000119312513070326/ck0001397410-20121231.xml#335836 Filing: 000119312513070326 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 178 million Exact value Exact value: 178000000 USD 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 178000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2010-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Capital Expenditure: 178000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2010-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2010-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 178000000 USD (2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000119312513070326/ck0001397410-20121231.xml#327437 Filing: 000119312513070326 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 366 million Calculation and evidence 544000000 − 178000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 366000000 USD 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 544000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2010-01-01 – 2010-12-31: 178000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2010-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Free cash flow: 366000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 544000000 USD (2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000119312513070326/ck0001397410-20121231.xml#335836 Filing: 000119312513070326 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 178000000 USD (2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000119312513070326/ck0001397410-20121231.xml#327437 Filing: 000119312513070326 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2011 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31	USD 109 million Exact value Exact value: 109000000 USD 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 109000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2011-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: 109000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2011-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2011-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 109000000 USD (2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#358755 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 659 million Exact value Exact value: 659000000 USD 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 659000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2011-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 659000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2011-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2011-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 659000000 USD (2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#389779 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 177 million Exact value Exact value: 177000000 USD 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 177000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2011-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Capital Expenditure: 177000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2011-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2011-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 177000000 USD (2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#391853 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 482 million Calculation and evidence 659000000 − 177000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 482000000 USD 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 659000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31: 177000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2011-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Free cash flow: 482000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 659000000 USD (2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#389779 Filing: 000156459014000289 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 177000000 USD (2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#391853 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2012 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31	USD 297 million Exact value Exact value: 297000000 USD 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 297000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2012-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: 297000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2012-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2012-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 297000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#358601 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 802 million Exact value Exact value: 802000000 USD 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 802000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2012-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 802000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2012-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2012-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 802000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#389567 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 132 million Exact value Exact value: 132000000 USD 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 132000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2012-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Capital Expenditure: 132000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2012-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2012-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 132000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#391641 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 670 million Calculation and evidence 802000000 − 132000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 670000000 USD 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 802000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 132000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2012-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Free cash flow: 670000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 802000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#389567 Filing: 000156459014000289 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 132000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#391641 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2013 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31	USD 746 million Exact value Exact value: 746000000 USD 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 746000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2013-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Net Income: 746000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2013-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2013-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 746000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#358447 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 897 million Exact value Exact value: 897000000 USD 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 897000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2013-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Operating Cash Flow: 897000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2013-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2013-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 897000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#389355 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 130 million Exact value Exact value: 130000000 USD 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 130000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2013-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Capital Expenditure: 130000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2013-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2013-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 130000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#391429 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 767 million Calculation and evidence 897000000 − 130000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 767000000 USD 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 897000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 130000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Nielsen CO B.V. · 2013-12-31 Nielsen CO B.V. (edgar:1397410) Free cash flow: 767000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T03:06:45Z Snapshot: 41c2a39b0bb59a59885f3f4a0d8c0a3b7644f48baf0aa323a8bd2c9c35d8d216 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1397410?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 897000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#389355 Filing: 000156459014000289 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 130000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397410/000156459014000289/ncbv-20131231.xml#391429 Filing: 000156459014000289 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.

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Dataset coverage and company identifiers

Coverage reflects filings processed into this Fundies dataset; it does not imply every source filing is loaded.

34 filings · 1,966 latest values · 1,966 originally reported values

Dataset published 2026-11-02. Source filing dates and reporting periods are shown separately.

Identifiers: 0001397410, 1397410, edgar:1397410

Also known as Nielsen CO B.V.

Nielsen CO B.V.

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