San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/13/2018 -- Nielsen Holdings plc is under investigation over potential securities laws violations in connection with certain financial statements made by Nielsen Holdings plc..

Investors who purchased shares of Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on possible claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) concerning whether a series of statements by Nielsen Holdings plc regarding its business, its prospects and its operations were materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

On July 25, 2018, Nielsen Holdings plc reported second-quarter results that fell short of analysts' projections. Quarterly revenue grew 0.6% year over year to $1.647 billion, while adjusted earnings dropped by almost half to $0.20 per share.

In a separate release issued on July 25, 2018, Nielsen Holdings plc announced that James Attwood would assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board and Mitch Barns, current CEO, would retire at the end of 2018.

Shares of Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) declined from $55.86 per share in July 2016 to as low as $22.03 per share on August 3, 2018.

Those who purchased shares of Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Contact:
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Michael Daniels
3111 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 423
92108 San Diego
Phone: +1-(858)-779-1554
Fax: +1-(858)-605-5739
mail@shareholdersfoundation.com