Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in connection with the initial public offering by NIQ Global Intelligence plc (“NIQ”) of 50,000,000 ordinary shares. The offering raised approximately $1.05 billion in gross proceeds. Shares of NIQ are now listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “NIQ.” The initial public offering closed on July 24, 2025.
NIQ is a leading global consumer intelligence company positioned at the nexus of brands, retailers and consumers. Its global reach spans over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world’s population and more than $7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. NIQ is majority owned by Advent International.
The Simpson Thacher team included Richard Fenyes, Ignacio Perez, Jessica Ryan and Cindy Yao (Capital Markets); Alysha Sekhon and Christian Bond (Intellectual Property); Gillian Emmett Moldowan, Daniella Villatoro and Nicklaus Chalk (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Michael Mann (Tax); and Jennie Getsin (Blue Sky). Summer Associate Bianca Hsieh provided valuable assistance.