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2019 Proxy Statement
Nielsen Operating Principles
Letter from Our Chief Executive Officer
Letter from Our Executive Chairman to Our Shareholders
Summary of Proxy Statement Information
Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Proposal No. 1
Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors
- Ongoing Board Succession Planning
- Director Nomination Process
- Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors
Board & Governance Matters
The Board of Directors and Certain Governance Matters
- Director Independence and Independence Determinations
- Leadership Structure
- Board Committees and Meetings
- Committee Membership and Responsibilities
- Board and Committee Evaluations
- Our Board's Commitment to Shareholder Engagement
- Communications with Directors
- Global Responsibility and Sustainability
- Director Education
- Risk Oversight
- Executive Succession Planning
- Executive Sessions
- Committee Charters and Corporate Governance Guidelines
- Code of Conduct and Procedures for Reporting Concerns about Misconduct
- Executive Officers of the Company
Proposal Nos. 2 - 5
Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
- Audit and Non-Audit Fees
- Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
- Audit Committee Report
Proposal No. 3 - Reappointment of UK Statutory Auditor
Proposal No. 4 - Authorization of the Audit Committee to Determine UK Statutory Auditor Compensation
Proposal No. 5 - Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Compensation Committee Report
Tables and Narrative Disclosure
Proposal Nos. 6 & 7
Proposal No. 6 - Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Directors' Compensation Report
Proposal No. 7 - Approval of the Nielsen 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
Equity & Director Compensation
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Director Compensation
- Director Compensation for the 2018 Fiscal Year
Additional Information
Ownership of Securities
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions
Shareholder Proposals for the 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Householding of Proxy Materials
Annual Reports and Proxy Materials
Form 10-K
Other Business
General Information and Frequently Asked Questions About the Annual Meeting
Company Information and Mailing Address
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on May 21, 2019
Annex A - Directors' Compensation Report
Annex B - Directors' Compensation Policy
Annex C - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Annex D - Nielsen 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
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2019 Proxy Statement
Nielsen Operating Principles
Letter from Our Chief Executive Officer
Letter from Our Executive Chairman to Our Shareholders
Summary of Proxy Statement Information
Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Proposal No. 1
Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors
- Ongoing Board Succession Planning
- Director Nomination Process
- Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors
Board & Governance Matters
The Board of Directors and Certain Governance Matters
- Director Independence and Independence Determinations
- Leadership Structure
- Board Committees and Meetings
- Committee Membership and Responsibilities
- Board and Committee Evaluations
- Our Board's Commitment to Shareholder Engagement
- Communications with Directors
- Global Responsibility and Sustainability
- Director Education
- Risk Oversight
- Executive Succession Planning
- Executive Sessions
- Committee Charters and Corporate Governance Guidelines
- Code of Conduct and Procedures for Reporting Concerns about Misconduct
- Executive Officers of the Company
Proposal Nos. 2 - 5
Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
- Audit and Non-Audit Fees
- Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
- Audit Committee Report
Proposal No. 3 - Reappointment of UK Statutory Auditor
Proposal No. 4 - Authorization of the Audit Committee to Determine UK Statutory Auditor Compensation
Proposal No. 5 - Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Compensation Committee Report
Tables and Narrative Disclosure
Proposal Nos. 6 & 7
Proposal No. 6 - Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Directors' Compensation Report
Proposal No. 7 - Approval of the Nielsen 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
Equity & Director Compensation
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Director Compensation
- Director Compensation for the 2018 Fiscal Year
Additional Information
Ownership of Securities
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions
Shareholder Proposals for the 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Householding of Proxy Materials
Annual Reports and Proxy Materials
Form 10-K
Other Business
General Information and Frequently Asked Questions About the Annual Meeting
Company Information and Mailing Address
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on May 21, 2019
Annex A - Directors' Compensation Report
Annex B - Directors' Compensation Policy
Annex C - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Annex D - Nielsen 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
2019 Proxy Statement
2019 Proxy Statement
Nielsen Operating Principles
Letter from Our Chief Executive Officer
Letter from Our Executive Chairman to Our Shareholders
Summary of Proxy Statement Information
Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Table of Contents
Proposal No. 1
Proposal No. 1
Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors
- Ongoing Board Succession Planning
- Director Nomination Process
- Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors
Board & Governance Matters
Board & Governance Matters
The Board of Directors and Certain Governance Matters
- Director Independence and Independence Determinations
- Leadership Structure
- Board Committees and Meetings
- Committee Membership and Responsibilities
- Board and Committee Evaluations
- Our Board's Commitment to Shareholder Engagement
- Communications with Directors
- Global Responsibility and Sustainability
- Director Education
- Risk Oversight
- Executive Succession Planning
- Executive Sessions
- Committee Charters and Corporate Governance Guidelines
- Code of Conduct and Procedures for Reporting Concerns about Misconduct
- Executive Officers of the Company
Proposal Nos. 2 - 5
Proposal Nos. 2 - 5
Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
- Audit and Non-Audit Fees
- Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
- Audit Committee Report
Proposal No. 3 - Reappointment of UK Statutory Auditor
Proposal No. 4 - Authorization of the Audit Committee to Determine UK Statutory Auditor Compensation
Proposal No. 5 - Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Compensation Committee Report
Tables and Narrative Disclosure
Proposal Nos. 6 & 7
Proposal Nos. 6 & 7
Proposal No. 6 - Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Directors' Compensation Report
Proposal No. 7 - Approval of the Nielsen 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
Equity & Director Compensation
Equity & Director Compensation
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Director Compensation
- Director Compensation for the 2018 Fiscal Year
Additional Information
Additional Information
Ownership of Securities
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions
Shareholder Proposals for the 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Householding of Proxy Materials
Annual Reports and Proxy Materials
Form 10-K
Other Business
General Information and Frequently Asked Questions About the Annual Meeting
Company Information and Mailing Address
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on May 21, 2019
Annex A - Directors' Compensation Report
Annex B - Directors' Compensation Policy
Annex C - Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Annex D - Nielsen 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
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