NIQ Global Intelligence plc: Advent International, L.P., Advent International GP, LLC, and AI Global Investments (Netherlands) PCC Ltd reported beneficial ownership of 162,560,691 ordinary shares, representing 55.12% of the class. The holders report shared voting and dispositive power over these shares and no sole power. The ownership percentage is calculated against 295,000,000 shares outstanding as of August 11, 2025. The date of event for this ownership status is September 30, 2025.
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Advent discloses a controlling-sized stake of 55.12% in NIQ.
Advent International and affiliates report beneficial ownership of 162,560,691 NIQ ordinary shares, equal to 55.12% of the class. They indicate shared voting and dispositive power and no sole power, which typically reflects coordinated control through affiliated entities.
The percentage uses 295,000,000 shares outstanding from the issuer’s reported figure as of August 11, 2025, with the ownership event dated September 30, 2025. Actual influence depends on governance terms and any shareholder agreements; those details are not included in the excerpt.
This is a disclosure of ownership, not a capital raise or earnings update. Subsequent disclosures may update the stake or power descriptions if holdings change.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
NIQ Global Intelligence plc
(Name of Issuer)
Ordinary shares, nominal value $0.00001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G63755105
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL, L.P.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
162,560,691.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
162,560,691.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
162,560,691.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
55.12 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percent of class was calculated based on 295,000,000 ordinary shares, nominal value $0.00001 per share ("Ordinary Shares") outstanding as of August 11, 2025, as reported on the Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 15, 2025.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GP, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
162,560,691.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
162,560,691.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
162,560,691.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
55.12 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percent of class was calculated based on 295,000,000 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2025, as reported on the Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the SEC on August 15, 2025.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AI Global Investments (Netherlands) PCC Ltd
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NETHERLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
162,560,691.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
162,560,691.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
162,560,691.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
55.12 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percent of class was calculated based on 295,000,000 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2025, as reported on the Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the SEC on August 15, 2025.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
NIQ Global Intelligence plc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
8725 Pendery Place, Suite 201, Bradenton, Florida, 34201
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed by the entities listed below, all of whom together are referred to herein as the "Reporting Persons":
(i) Advent International, L.P. (f/k/a Advent International Corporation) a Delaware limited partnership ("Advent LP")
(ii) Advent International GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ('Advent GP LLC")
(iii) AI Global Investments (Netherlands) PCC Ltd, a private company limited by shares incorporated in the Netherlands ("AI Global")
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Suite 3300
Boston, Massachusetts 02199-8069.
(c)
Citizenship:
See responses to Item 4 on each cover page.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Ordinary shares, nominal value $0.00001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G63755105
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See responses to Item 9 on each cover page.
The reported securities are directly held by AI Global on behalf of funds managed by Advent LP and certain co-investors. AI Global is an indirect subsidiary of AI PAVE & Cy S.C.Sp, whose general partner is AI PAVE GP S.a r.l. Advent International GPE IX Limited Partnership ("GPE IX LP") is the sole shareholder of AI PAVE GP S.a r.l. and GPE IX GP Limited Partnership ("GPE IX GP") is the general partner of GPE IX LP. Advent International GPE IX, LLC ("GPE IX, LLC") is the general partner of GPE IX GP and Advent LP is the manager of GPE IX, LLC. As the general partner of Advent LP, Advent GP LLC's board appoints the investment committee of Advent LP, whose members, John Maldonado, David Mussafer and Bryan Taylor, act by majority vote in the exercise of voting and investment power with respect to the reported securities.
Pursuant to Rule 13d-4 of the Act, the Reporting Persons declare that filing this statement shall not be construed as an admission that any of the Reporting Persons are, for the purposes of Section 13(d) and/or Section 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this statement, and such beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed by the Reporting Persons.
(b)
Percent of class:
See responses to Item 11 on each cover page.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See responses to Item 5 on each cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See responses to Item 6 on each cover page.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See responses to Item 7 on each cover page.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See responses to Item 8 on each cover page.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
Not Applicable
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL, L.P.
Signature:
/s/ Neil Crawford
Name/Title:
Neil Crawford / Vice President of Finance
Date:
11/14/2025
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL GP, LLC
Signature:
/s/ Neil Crawford
Name/Title:
Neil Crawford / Vice President of Finance
Date:
11/14/2025
AI Global Investments (Netherlands) PCC Ltd
Signature:
/s/ Neil Crawford
Name/Title:
Neil Crawford / Vice President of Finance
Date:
11/14/2025
Comments accompanying signature: ADVENT INTERNATIONAL, L.P By: Advent International GP, LLC, General Partner AI GLOBAL INVESTMENTS (NETHERLANDS) PCC LTD By: Advent International, L.P., Manager By: Advent International GP, LLC, General Partner
Exhibit Information
Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of November 14, 2025
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