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NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC

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NLSN Quarterly report (10-Q) · filed 2022-10-27

222 filing records in this dataset, filed from 2010-06-03 to 2022-10-27. Reported financial figures are available; chart coverage varies by period.

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Latest quarter

Revenue

888 million USD

2022 Q3 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 888000000 USD Source

Operating margin

24.55%

2022 Q3 · %

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Income: 218000000 USD Source
Revenue: 888000000 USD Source

Operating cash flow

254 million USD

2022 Q3 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 738000000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 484000000 USD Source

Free cash flow

237 million USD

2022 Q3 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 738000000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 484000000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 43000000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 26000000 USD Source

Cash and cash equivalents: 766 million USD 2022-09-30 Source
Exact value

766000000 USD
Long-term debt including current maturities: 5.56 billion USD 2022-09-30 Source
Exact value

5556000000 USD
Shares outstanding: 360 million shares 2022-09-30 Source
Exact value

359941875 shares

Reported share-count change

0.28% · 1.01 million 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

358927442 shares · 2021-09-30· Source
359941875 shares · 2022-09-30· Source

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

Latest filing recorded: 2022-10-27.

Financial data available through: 2021-12-31.

Coverage by financial measure

Revenue: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Operating income: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Net income: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Operating cash flow: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Capital expenditure: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Total assets: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Total liabilities: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Current assets: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Current liabilities: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Cash and cash equivalents: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Long-term debt including current maturities: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31
Shares outstanding: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2021-12-31

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
+4.1%

Prior period

USD 3.36 billion

2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31
Current period

USD 3.5 billion

2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

3500000000 − 3361000000 = 139000000 USD

3361000000 USD · 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31
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3500000000 USD · 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Revenue · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2021-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Year-over-year change in Revenue: 139000000 USD Concept: fundies:Revenue Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:Revenue: 3500000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#5707873 Filing: 000156459022007612 Input fundies:Revenue: 3361000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#5766078 Filing: 000156459022007612
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Net income
+USD 969 million

Prior period

−USD 6 million

2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31
Current period

USD 963 million

2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

963000000 − -6000000 = 969000000 USD

-6000000 USD · 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31
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963000000 USD · 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Net income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2021-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Year-over-year change in Net income: 969000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:NetIncome: 963000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1446037 Filing: 000156459022007612 Input fundies:NetIncome: -6000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1447941 Filing: 000156459022007612
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Operating cash flow
-33.3%

Prior period

USD 999 million

2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31
Current period

USD 666 million

2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

666000000 − 999000000 = -333000000 USD

999000000 USD · 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31
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666000000 USD · 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2021-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow: -333000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 666000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1878301 Filing: 000156459022007612 Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 999000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1880253 Filing: 000156459022007612
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Capital expenditure
-5.8%

Prior period

USD 86 million

2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31
Current period

USD 81 million

2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

81000000 − 86000000 = -5000000 USD

86000000 USD · 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31
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81000000 USD · 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2021-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure: -5000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 81000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1901365 Filing: 000156459022007612 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 86000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1903132 Filing: 000156459022007612
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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.

2021 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31

Revenue USD 3.5 billion 100% of revenue
Operating costs Derived USD 2.63 billion 75% of revenue
Operating income USD 872 million 25% of revenue
Tax, interest and other Derived −USD 91 million −2.6% of revenue
Net income USD 963 million 28% of revenue

Cash

Operating cash flow USD 666 million 19% of revenue
Capital expenditure USD 81 million 2.3% of revenue
Free cash flow Derived USD 585 million 17% of revenue

Share of revenue by period

Net income
Tax, interest and other
Operating costs

2012 11%84%
2013 13%85%
2014 11%83%
2015 9.2%82%
2016 10%82%
2017 12%82%
2018 Operating loss: operating costs were 107% of revenue.
2019 Net loss: net income was −12% of revenue.
2020 Net loss: net income was −0.2% of revenue.
2021 Net income was higher than operating income, so the split is not drawn.

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
2012 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31	5407000000	4527000000 Derived	880000000	607000000 Derived	273000000	652000000 Derived	Source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 5407000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 880000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 273000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 784000000 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	4842000000 Derived	861000000	121000000 Derived	740000000	771000000 Derived	Source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 5703000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 861000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 740000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 901000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 130000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2014 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31	6288000000	5199000000 Derived	1089000000	705000000 Derived	384000000	930000000 Derived	Source 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 6288000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 1089000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 384000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 1093000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 163000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2015 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31	6172000000	5079000000 Derived	1093000000	523000000 Derived	570000000	1075000000 Derived	Source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 6172000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 1093000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 570000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 1209000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 134000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2016 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31	6309000000	5179000000 Derived	1130000000	628000000 Derived	502000000	1187000000 Derived	Source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 6309000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 1130000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 502000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 1296000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 109000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31	6572000000	5358000000 Derived	1214000000	785000000 Derived	429000000	1191000000 Derived	Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 6572000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 1214000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 429000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 1310000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 119000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2018 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31	6515000000	6990000000 Derived	-475000000	237000000 Derived	-712000000	952000000 Derived	Source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 6515000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: -475000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: -712000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 1058000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 106000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2019 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31	3441000000	2571000000 Derived	870000000	1285000000 Derived	-415000000	950000000 Derived	Source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 3441000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 870000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: -415000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 1066000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 116000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2020 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31	3361000000	2682000000 Derived	679000000	685000000 Derived	-6000000	913000000 Derived	Source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 3361000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 679000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: -6000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 999000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 86000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2021 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31	3500000000	2628000000 Derived	872000000	-91000000 Derived	963000000	585000000 Derived	Source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 3500000000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 872000000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 963000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 666000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 81000000 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 3.5B 2021

Values and sources

Revenue values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20122012-12-31	Revenue	5407000000	Revenue: 5407000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Revenue	5703000000	Revenue: 5703000000 Open source
20142014-12-31	Revenue	6288000000	Revenue: 6288000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Revenue	6172000000	Revenue: 6172000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Revenue	6309000000	Revenue: 6309000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Revenue	6572000000	Revenue: 6572000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Revenue	6515000000	Revenue: 6515000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Revenue	3441000000	Revenue: 3441000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Revenue	3361000000	Revenue: 3361000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Revenue	3500000000	Revenue: 3500000000 Open source

Revenue growth

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

4.1% 2021

Values and sources

Revenue growth values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
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
20142014-12-31	Year over year	10.3%	Revenue: 6288000000 Open source Revenue: 5703000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Year over year	-1.8%	Revenue: 6172000000 Open source Revenue: 6288000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Year over year	2.2%	Revenue: 6309000000 Open source Revenue: 6172000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Year over year	4.2%	Revenue: 6572000000 Open source Revenue: 6309000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Year over year	-0.9%	Revenue: 6515000000 Open source Revenue: 6572000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Year over year	-47.2%	Revenue: 3441000000 Open source Revenue: 6515000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Year over year	-2.3%	Revenue: 3361000000 Open source Revenue: 3441000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Year over year	4.1%	Revenue: 3500000000 Open source Revenue: 3361000000 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 24.9% 2021

Net margin 27.5% 2021

Free cash flow margin 16.7% 2021

Operating margin
Net margin
Free cash flow margin

Values and sources

Profit margins values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20122012-12-31	Operating margin	16.3%	Operating Income: 880000000 Open source Revenue: 5407000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Operating margin	15.1%	Operating Income: 861000000 Open source Revenue: 5703000000 Open source
20142014-12-31	Operating margin	17.3%	Operating Income: 1089000000 Open source Revenue: 6288000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Operating margin	17.7%	Operating Income: 1093000000 Open source Revenue: 6172000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Operating margin	17.9%	Operating Income: 1130000000 Open source Revenue: 6309000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Operating margin	18.5%	Operating Income: 1214000000 Open source Revenue: 6572000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Operating margin	-7.3%	Operating Income: -475000000 Open source Revenue: 6515000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Operating margin	25.3%	Operating Income: 870000000 Open source Revenue: 3441000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Operating margin	20.2%	Operating Income: 679000000 Open source Revenue: 3361000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Operating margin	24.9%	Operating Income: 872000000 Open source Revenue: 3500000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Net margin	5%	Net Income: 273000000 Open source Revenue: 5407000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Net margin	13%	Net Income: 740000000 Open source Revenue: 5703000000 Open source
20142014-12-31	Net margin	6.1%	Net Income: 384000000 Open source Revenue: 6288000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Net margin	9.2%	Net Income: 570000000 Open source Revenue: 6172000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Net margin	8%	Net Income: 502000000 Open source Revenue: 6309000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Net margin	6.5%	Net Income: 429000000 Open source Revenue: 6572000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Net margin	-10.9%	Net Income: -712000000 Open source Revenue: 6515000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Net margin	-12.1%	Net Income: -415000000 Open source Revenue: 3441000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Net margin	-0.2%	Net Income: -6000000 Open source Revenue: 3361000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Net margin	27.5%	Net Income: 963000000 Open source Revenue: 3500000000 Open source
20122012-12-31	Free cash flow margin	12.1%	Revenue: 5407000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 784000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 132000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Free cash flow margin	13.5%	Revenue: 5703000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 901000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 130000000 Open source
20142014-12-31	Free cash flow margin	14.8%	Revenue: 6288000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 1093000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 163000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Free cash flow margin	17.4%	Revenue: 6172000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 1209000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 134000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Free cash flow margin	18.8%	Revenue: 6309000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 1296000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 109000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Free cash flow margin	18.1%	Revenue: 6572000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 1310000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 119000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Free cash flow margin	14.6%	Revenue: 6515000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 1058000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 106000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Free cash flow margin	27.6%	Revenue: 3441000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 1066000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 116000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Free cash flow margin	27.2%	Revenue: 3361000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 999000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 86000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Free cash flow margin	16.7%	Revenue: 3500000000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 666000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 81000000 Open source

Operating cash flow

Cash generated by the company’s normal business operations.

USD 666M 2021

Values and sources

Operating cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20122012-12-31	Operating cash flow	784000000	Operating Cash Flow: 784000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Operating cash flow	901000000	Operating Cash Flow: 901000000 Open source
20142014-12-31	Operating cash flow	1093000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1093000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Operating cash flow	1209000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1209000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Operating cash flow	1296000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1296000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Operating cash flow	1310000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1310000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Operating cash flow	1058000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1058000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Operating cash flow	1066000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1066000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Operating cash flow	999000000	Operating Cash Flow: 999000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Operating cash flow	666000000	Operating Cash Flow: 666000000 Open source

Free cash flow

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

USD 585M 2021

Values and sources

Free cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20122012-12-31	Free cash flow	652000000	Operating Cash Flow: 784000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 132000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Free cash flow	771000000	Operating Cash Flow: 901000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 130000000 Open source
20142014-12-31	Free cash flow	930000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1093000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 163000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Free cash flow	1075000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1209000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 134000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Free cash flow	1187000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1296000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 109000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Free cash flow	1191000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1310000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 119000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Free cash flow	952000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1058000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 106000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Free cash flow	950000000	Operating Cash Flow: 1066000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 116000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Free cash flow	913000000	Operating Cash Flow: 999000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 86000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Free cash flow	585000000	Operating Cash Flow: 666000000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 81000000 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.

67.7% 2021

Values and sources

Liabilities to assets values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20122012-12-31	Liabilities / assets	65.9%	Total Liabilities: 9607000000 Open source Total Assets: 14585000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Liabilities / assets	62.6%	Total Liabilities: 9723000000 Open source Total Assets: 15530000000 Open source
20142014-12-31	Liabilities / assets	66.5%	Total Liabilities: 10193000000 Open source Total Assets: 15326000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Liabilities / assets	69.8%	Total Liabilities: 10676000000 Open source Total Assets: 15303000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Liabilities / assets	72.7%	Total Liabilities: 11437000000 Open source Total Assets: 15730000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Liabilities / assets	73.7%	Total Liabilities: 12423000000 Open source Total Assets: 16866000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Liabilities / assets	80%	Total Liabilities: 12136000000 Open source Total Assets: 15179000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Liabilities / assets	83.3%	Total Liabilities: 11931000000 Open source Total Assets: 14319000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Liabilities / assets	84.1%	Total Liabilities: 11892000000 Open source Total Assets: 14135000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Liabilities / assets	67.7%	Total Liabilities: 7324000000 Open source Total Assets: 10820000000 Open source

Current assets to current liabilities

Current assets divided by current liabilities.

1.74× 2021

Values and sources

Current assets to current liabilities values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20122012-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.96×	Current Assets: 1676000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1751000000 Open source
20132013-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.39×	Current Assets: 2134000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1535000000 Open source
20142014-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.12×	Current Assets: 2011000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1794000000 Open source
20152015-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.13×	Current Assets: 1908000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1687000000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.39×	Current Assets: 2222000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1594000000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.34×	Current Assets: 2282000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1697000000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.21×	Current Assets: 2003000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1657000000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	0.79×	Current Assets: 1977000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 2501000000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.16×	Current Assets: 2224000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 1914000000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.74×	Current Assets: 1140000000 Open source Current Liabilities: 657000000 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
2012 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31	USD 273 million Exact value Exact value: 273000000 USD 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 273000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2012-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: 273000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2012-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2012-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 273000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459015000780/nlsnnv-20141231.xml#400280 Filing: 000156459015000780 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 784 million Exact value Exact value: 784000000 USD 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 784000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2012-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 784000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2012-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2012-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 784000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459015000780/nlsnnv-20141231.xml#435073 Filing: 000156459015000780 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 HOLDINGS PLC · 2012-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 132000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/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/1492633/000156459015000780/nlsnnv-20141231.xml#437148 Filing: 000156459015000780 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 652 million Calculation and evidence 784000000 − 132000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 652000000 USD 2012-01-01 – 2012-12-31: 784000000 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 HOLDINGS PLC · 2012-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 652000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 784000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459015000780/nlsnnv-20141231.xml#435073 Filing: 000156459015000780 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 132000000 USD (2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459015000780/nlsnnv-20141231.xml#437148 Filing: 000156459015000780 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2013 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31	USD 740 million Exact value Exact value: 740000000 USD 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 740000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2013-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: 740000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2013-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2013-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 740000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459016012905/nlsnnv-20151231.xml#396450 Filing: 000156459016012905 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 901 million Exact value Exact value: 901000000 USD 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 901000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2013-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 901000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2013-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2013-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 901000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459016012905/nlsnnv-20151231.xml#430797 Filing: 000156459016012905 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 HOLDINGS PLC · 2013-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 130000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/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/1492633/000156459016012905/nlsnnv-20151231.xml#432973 Filing: 000156459016012905 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 771 million Calculation and evidence 901000000 − 130000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 771000000 USD 2013-01-01 – 2013-12-31: 901000000 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 HOLDINGS PLC · 2013-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 771000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 901000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459016012905/nlsnnv-20151231.xml#430797 Filing: 000156459016012905 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 130000000 USD (2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459016012905/nlsnnv-20151231.xml#432973 Filing: 000156459016012905 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2014 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31	USD 384 million Exact value Exact value: 384000000 USD 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 384000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2014-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: 384000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2014-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2014-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 384000000 USD (2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459017001729/nlsnnv-20161231.xml#335266 Filing: 000156459017001729 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.09 billion Exact value Exact value: 1093000000 USD 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 1093000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2014-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 1093000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2014-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2014-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1093000000 USD (2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459017001729/nlsnnv-20161231.xml#366633 Filing: 000156459017001729 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 163 million Exact value Exact value: 163000000 USD 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 163000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2014-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 163000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2014-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2014-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 163000000 USD (2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459017001729/nlsnnv-20161231.xml#368808 Filing: 000156459017001729 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 930 million Calculation and evidence 1093000000 − 163000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 930000000 USD 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 1093000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2014-01-01 – 2014-12-31: 163000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2014-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 930000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1093000000 USD (2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459017001729/nlsnnv-20161231.xml#366633 Filing: 000156459017001729 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 163000000 USD (2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459017001729/nlsnnv-20161231.xml#368808 Filing: 000156459017001729 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2015 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31	USD 570 million Exact value Exact value: 570000000 USD 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 570000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2015-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: 570000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2015-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2015-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 570000000 USD (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459018001617/nlsnnv-20171231.xml#329536 Filing: 000156459018001617 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.21 billion Exact value Exact value: 1209000000 USD 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 1209000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2015-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 1209000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2015-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2015-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1209000000 USD (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459018001617/nlsnnv-20171231.xml#360621 Filing: 000156459018001617 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 134 million Exact value Exact value: 134000000 USD 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 134000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2015-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 134000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2015-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2015-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 134000000 USD (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459018001617/nlsnnv-20171231.xml#362797 Filing: 000156459018001617 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.08 billion Calculation and evidence 1209000000 − 134000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 1075000000 USD 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 1209000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31: 134000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2015-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 1075000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1209000000 USD (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459018001617/nlsnnv-20171231.xml#360621 Filing: 000156459018001617 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 134000000 USD (2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459018001617/nlsnnv-20171231.xml#362797 Filing: 000156459018001617 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2016 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31	USD 502 million Exact value Exact value: 502000000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 502000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2016-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: 502000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 502000000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459019005165/nlsnnv-20181231.xml#388904 Filing: 000156459019005165 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.3 billion Exact value Exact value: 1296000000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 1296000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2016-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 1296000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1296000000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459019005165/nlsnnv-20181231.xml#418437 Filing: 000156459019005165 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 109 million Exact value Exact value: 109000000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 109000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2016-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 109000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 109000000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459019005165/nlsnnv-20181231.xml#420572 Filing: 000156459019005165 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.19 billion Calculation and evidence 1296000000 − 109000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 1187000000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 1296000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 109000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2016-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 1187000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1296000000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459019005165/nlsnnv-20181231.xml#418437 Filing: 000156459019005165 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 109000000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459019005165/nlsnnv-20181231.xml#420572 Filing: 000156459019005165 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31	USD 429 million Exact value Exact value: 429000000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 429000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2017-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: 429000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 429000000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459020007004/nlsnnv-10k_20191231.htm#7873720 Filing: 000156459020007004 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.31 billion Exact value Exact value: 1310000000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 1310000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2017-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 1310000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1310000000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459020007004/nlsnnv-10k_20191231.htm#9244110 Filing: 000156459020007004 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 119 million Exact value Exact value: 119000000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 119000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2017-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 119000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 119000000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459020007004/nlsnnv-10k_20191231.htm#9281124 Filing: 000156459020007004 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.19 billion Calculation and evidence 1310000000 − 119000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 1191000000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 1310000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 119000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2017-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 1191000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1310000000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459020007004/nlsnnv-10k_20191231.htm#9244110 Filing: 000156459020007004 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 119000000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459020007004/nlsnnv-10k_20191231.htm#9281124 Filing: 000156459020007004 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2018 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31	−USD 712 million Exact value Exact value: -712000000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: -712000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2018-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: -712000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -712000000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459021008814/nlsnnv-10k_20201231.htm#7847691 Filing: 000156459021008814 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.06 billion Exact value Exact value: 1058000000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 1058000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2018-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 1058000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1058000000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459021008814/nlsnnv-10k_20201231.htm#9221235 Filing: 000156459021008814 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 106 million Exact value Exact value: 106000000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 106000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2018-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 106000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 106000000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459021008814/nlsnnv-10k_20201231.htm#9257819 Filing: 000156459021008814 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 952 million Calculation and evidence 1058000000 − 106000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 952000000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 1058000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 106000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2018-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 952000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1058000000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459021008814/nlsnnv-10k_20201231.htm#9221235 Filing: 000156459021008814 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 106000000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459021008814/nlsnnv-10k_20201231.htm#9257819 Filing: 000156459021008814 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2019 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31	−USD 415 million Exact value Exact value: -415000000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: -415000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2019-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: -415000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -415000000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1449858 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.07 billion Exact value Exact value: 1066000000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 1066000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2019-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 1066000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1066000000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1882188 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 116 million Exact value Exact value: 116000000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 116000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2019-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 116000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 116000000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1904882 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 950 million Calculation and evidence 1066000000 − 116000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 950000000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 1066000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 116000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2019-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 950000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 1066000000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1882188 Filing: 000156459022007612 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 116000000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1904882 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2020 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31	−USD 6 million Exact value Exact value: -6000000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: -6000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2020-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: -6000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -6000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1447941 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 999 million Exact value Exact value: 999000000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 999000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2020-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 999000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 999000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1880253 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 86 million Exact value Exact value: 86000000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 86000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2020-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 86000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 86000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1903132 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 913 million Calculation and evidence 999000000 − 86000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 913000000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 999000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 86000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2020-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 913000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 999000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1880253 Filing: 000156459022007612 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 86000000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1903132 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2021 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31	USD 963 million Exact value Exact value: 963000000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 963000000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2021-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Net Income: 963000000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 963000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1446037 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 666 million Exact value Exact value: 666000000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 666000000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2021-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Operating Cash Flow: 666000000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 666000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1878301 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 81 million Exact value Exact value: 81000000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 81000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2021-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Capital Expenditure: 81000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 81000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1901365 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 585 million Calculation and evidence 666000000 − 81000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 585000000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 666000000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 81000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC · 2021-12-31 NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (edgar:1492633) Free cash flow: 585000000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T21:25:36Z Snapshot: 41e1255b5f273895e3a0bae8f2c96380dfc9b3f93bd92b028fc57ec50b93fa7b Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1492633?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 666000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1878301 Filing: 000156459022007612 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 81000000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1492633/000156459022007612/nlsnnv-10k_20211231.htm#1901365 Filing: 000156459022007612 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.

Capital expenditure uses the canonical mapped positive-spending convention. A missing, ambiguous, incompatible, or negative-sign input is left blank. Values use the latest reported version.

Dataset coverage and company identifiers

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

222 filings · 6,625 latest values · 6,625 originally reported values

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

Identifiers: 0001492633, 1492633, NLSN, NLSNNV, edgar:1492633

Also known as NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC, Nielsen Holdings B.V., Nielsen Holdings N.V., Nielsen Holdings plc, Nielsen N.V.

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