NIQ Announces Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

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NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company plans to list its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "NIQ".

While the number of shares and price range are yet to be determined, the IPO will be led by major underwriters including J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Barclays, and RBC Capital Markets as joint lead book-running managers. Several other prominent financial institutions will serve as joint book-running managers and co-managers.

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NIQ has filed for IPO on NYSE with major banks as underwriters; details on share count and pricing remain undetermined.

NIQ Global Intelligence plc has filed its S-1 registration statement with the SEC, marking the first official step toward becoming a publicly traded company. The consumer data analytics firm plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "NIQ."

This filing represents a significant milestone, though several critical elements remain unspecified - notably the number of shares to be offered and the price range. These details typically emerge in subsequent amended filings as the company gauges investor interest and market conditions.

The underwriting syndicate is particularly robust, featuring five joint lead book-running managers: J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Barclays and RBC Capital Markets. The presence of these top-tier investment banks, along with seven additional joint book-running managers and seven co-managers, indicates substantial institutional support and suggests expectations for significant investor demand.

As with all IPO filings, NIQ includes standard regulatory language noting the offering is contingent on market conditions and regulatory approval. The company has taken care to emphasize that no securities are currently available for purchase, as the registration statement awaits SEC effectiveness. This initial filing provides limited information about NIQ's financials and growth trajectory - insights that investors will seek in the forthcoming prospectus.

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CHICAGO, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NIQ Global Intelligence plc (the "Company") announced today that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the proposed offering may be completed. The number of ordinary shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The Company intends to list its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "NIQ."

J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Barclays and RBC Capital Markets are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the proposed offering. BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, KKR and Wells Fargo Securities are also acting as joint book-running managers. Baird, Capital One Securities, Fifth Third Securities, Needham & Company, SMBC Nikko, Stifel and William Blair are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.

The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to this offering, when available, may be obtained from:
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or email: prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com; BofA Securities, Inc., NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, by email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; or UBS Securities LLC, 1285 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, by telephone: (888) 827-7275.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the proposed offering has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About NIQ
NIQ is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Our global reach spans over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world's population and more than $ 7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. 

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FAQ

When is NIQ's IPO expected to take place?

The exact date has not been announced. The IPO is subject to market and other conditions, and will proceed once the S-1 registration statement becomes effective with the SEC.

What is the expected price range for NIQ's IPO?

The price range for NIQ's IPO has not yet been determined and will be announced in subsequent filings.

Who are the lead underwriters for NIQ's IPO?

J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Barclays, and RBC Capital Markets are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the proposed offering.

What stock exchange will NIQ list on and under what symbol?

NIQ plans to list its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NIQ".

How can investors access NIQ's IPO prospectus?

The preliminary prospectus will be available through the lead underwriters, including J.P. Morgan Securities, BofA Securities, and UBS Securities, once it becomes available.