NIQ Global Intelligence plc received a Schedule 13G reporting that Acceleratio Topco S.C.A., affiliated with KKR, beneficially owns 30,022,789 Ordinary Shares, representing 10.2% of the class.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc received a Schedule 13G reporting that Acceleratio Topco S.C.A., affiliated with KKR, beneficially owns 30,022,789 Ordinary Shares, representing 10.2% of the class.
As of September 30, 2025, Acceleratio Topco S.C.A. directly held 30,022,789 Ordinary Shares. The 10.2% figure is based on 295,000,000 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2025, as referenced in the issuer’s Form 10‑Q.
The filing lists multiple related KKR entities that may be deemed beneficial owners through their roles in the ownership chain, and states that such entities, as well as Messrs. Henry R. Kravis and George R. Roberts, disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities.
The filing states that Acceleratio Topco S.C.A. holds 30,022,789 Ordinary Shares of NIQ, equal to 10.2% of the class. The percentage is calculated using 295,000,000 shares outstanding reported as of August 11, 2025.
Ownership is reported on Schedule 13G, which is generally used for passive positions. The document outlines an upstream chain of KKR-related entities that may be deemed beneficial owners, while those entities and certain individuals disclaim beneficial ownership.
The disclosure clarifies voting and dispositive power as sole for the reporting entities in aggregate tables. Any future change in percentage would depend on updates to NIQ’s outstanding shares or changes in the reporting holders’ position in subsequent filings.
FAQ
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How many NIQ (NIQ) shares are reported as beneficially owned?
30,022,789 Ordinary Shares are reported as beneficially owned by Acceleratio Topco S.C.A.
What percentage of NIQ’s class does this represent?
The filing reports 10.2% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares.
What share count did the percentage rely on for NIQ (NIQ)?
The percentage is based on 295,000,000 shares outstanding as of August 11, 2025, per NIQ’s Form 10‑Q.
What is the as-of date for the reported holdings?
The holdings are stated as of September 30, 2025.
Which entities are linked to the reported NIQ ownership?
Acceleratio Topco S.C.A. and related KKR entities are listed; several entities and individuals disclaim beneficial ownership.
Does the filing indicate voting and dispositive power?
Yes. It reports sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 30,022,789 shares for the reporting entities.
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
Acceleratio Topco S.C.A.
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
LUXEMBOURG
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Acceleratio GP S. a r.l.
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
LUXEMBOURG
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR Acceleratio Aggregator 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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR Acceleratio Aggregator GP Limited
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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR European Fund IV 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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR Associates Europe IV 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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR Europe IV Limited
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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR Group Partnership 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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR Group Holdings Corp.
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
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR Group Co. Inc.
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
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR & Co. Inc.
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
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
KKR Management LLP
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
30,022,789.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Henry R. Kravis
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
30,022,789.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G63755105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
George R. Roberts
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
30,022,789.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
30,022,789.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,022,789.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
NIQ Global Intelligence plc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
200 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60606
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Each of the persons listed below under Item 2 (each, a "Reporting Person" and, collectively, the "Reporting Persons"), have agreed to file one statement with respect to their beneficial ownership of Ordinary shares, nominal value $0.00001 per share ("Ordinary Shares"), of NIQ Global Intelligence plc (the "Issuer").
(i) Acceleratio Topco S.C.A
(ii) Acceleratio GP S.a r.l.
(iii) KKR Acceleratio Aggregator L.P.
(iv) KKR Acceleratio Aggregator GP Limited
(v) KKR European Fund IV L.P.
(vi) KKR Associates Europe IV L.P.
(vii) KKR Europe IV Limited
(viii) KKR Group Partnership L.P. ("KKR Group Partnership")
(ix) KKR Group Holdings Corp. ("KKR Group Holdings")
(x) KKR Group Co. Inc. ("KKR Group Co.")
(xi) KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR & Co.)
(xii) KKR Management LLP ("KKR Management")
(xiii) Henry R. Kravis
(xiv) George R. Roberts
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business office for all persons filing (other than Mr. Roberts) is:
c/o Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
30 Hudson Yards
New York, New York 10001
The principal business office for George R. Roberts is:
c/o Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
2800 Sand Hill Road, Suite 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of 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:
(a) Amount beneficially owned:
As of September 30, 2025, Acceleratio Topco S.C.A. directly held 30,022,789 Ordinary Shares, or 10.2% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares of the Issuer based on 295,000,000 Ordinary Shares of the Issuer outstanding as of August 11, 2025, as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed by the Issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2025.
Each of Acceleratio GP S.a r.l. (as the general partner of Acceleratio Topco S.C.A.); KKR Acceleratio Aggregator L.P. (as the sole shareholder of Acceleratio GP S.a r.l.); KKR Acceleratio Aggregator GP Limited (as the general partner of KKR Acceleratio Aggregator L.P.); KKR European Fund IV L.P. (as the sole shareholder of KKR Acceleratio Aggregator GP Limited); KKR Associates Europe IV L.P. (as the general partner of KKR European Fund IV L.P.); KKR Europe IV Limited (as the general partner of KKR Associates Europe IV L.P.); KKR Group Partnership (as the sole shareholder KKR Europe IV Limited); KKR Group Holdings (as the general partner of KKR Group Partnership); KKR Group Co. (as the sole shareholder of KKR Group Holdings); KKR & Co. (as the sole shareholder of KKR Group Co.), and KKR Management (as the Series I preferred stockholder of KKR & Co.) may also be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the securities held by the Issuer.
Acceleratio GP S.a r.l., KKR Acceleratio Aggregator L.P., KKR Acceleratio Aggregator GP Limited, KKR European Fund IV L.P., KKR Associates Europe IV L.P., KKR Europe IV Limited, KKR Group Partnership, KKR Group Holdings, KKR Group Co., KKR & Co., and KKR Management disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities.
As the founding partners of KKR Management, Messrs. Henry R. Kravis and George R. Roberts may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the securities held by Acceleratio Topco S.C.A. but disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities.
(b)
Percent of class:
See Item 4(a) above.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 of each cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 6 of each cover page.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 7 of each cover page
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 8 of 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.
Acceleratio Topco S.C.A.
Signature:
By: Acceleratio GP S.a r.l., its general partner /s/ Franziska Kayser
Name/Title:
Franziska Kayser, Manager
Date:
11/07/2025
Acceleratio GP S. a r.l.
Signature:
/s/ Franziska Kayser
Name/Title:
Franziska Kayser, Manager
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR Acceleratio Aggregator L.P.
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR Acceleratio Aggregator GP Limited
Signature:
By: KKR Acceleratio Aggregator GP Limited, its general partner /s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR European Fund IV L.P.
Signature:
y: KKR Associates Europe IV L.P., its general partner By: KKR Associates Europe IV L.P., its general partner /s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR Associates Europe IV L.P.
Signature:
By: KKR Europe IV Limited, its general partner /s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR Europe IV Limited
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR Group Partnership L.P.
Signature:
By: KKR Group Holdings Corp., its general partner /s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR Group Holdings Corp.
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR Group Co. Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR & Co. Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
KKR Management LLP
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:
11/07/2025
Henry R. Kravis
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Attorney-in-fact
Date:
11/07/2025
George R. Roberts
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:
Christopher Lee, Attorney-in-fact
Date:
11/07/2025
Exhibit Information
Exhibit
Number Title
99. 1 Joint Filing Agreement
99. 2 Powers of Attorney
