REG - YouGov PLC - Statement regarding media speculation

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RNS Number : 2379F  YouGov PLC  06 July 2023

 

 

6 July 2023

YouGov plc

("YouGov" or "the Group" or "the Company")

Statement regarding media speculation

YouGov, the international research and data analytics group, notes the recent
press speculation regarding a potential acquisition of GfK SE's European
consumer panel business and confirms that it is in advanced stages of
discussions and is considering an equity issue(1) to partly fund the
acquisition.

 

There can be no certainty that a transaction will take place nor as to the
terms on which any transaction may occur. A further announcement will be made
in due course, if appropriate.

 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the market
abuse regulation (EU No. 596/2014) as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic
law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended.

 

 

Enquiries

 

 YouGov plc

 Stephan Shakespeare / Alex McIntosh / Hannah Jethwani          +44 (0) 20 7012 6000

 Morgan Stanley (Lead Financial Advisor)

 Laurence Hopkins / Dominique Cahu / Conrad Griffin             +44 (0) 20 7425 8000

 Numis Securities (NOMAD and Joint Broker)

 Nick Westlake / Iqra Amin                                      +44 (0) 20 7260 1000

 Berenberg (Joint Broker)

 Mark Whitmore / Richard Andrews / Alix Mecklenburg-Solodkoff   +44 (0) 20 3207 7800

 FTI Consulting

 Charles Palmer / Tom Blundell / Jemima Gurney                                      +44 (0) 20 3727 1000

 

1 The Company's existing shareholder authorisations permit the Company to
raise up to 4.9% of the Company's existing issued share capital.

About YouGov

 

YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology
group.

 

Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.

 

Our innovative solutions help the world's most recognised brands, media owners
and agencies to plan, activate and track their marketing activities better.

 

With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and
Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks.

 

At the core of our platform is an ever-growing source of consumer data that
has been amassed over our twenty years of operation. We call it Living Data.
All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our
24+ million registered panel members to deliver accurate, actionable consumer
insights.

 

As innovators and pioneers of online market research, we have a strong
reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to
this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and we are the
most quoted market research source in the world.

 

YouGov. Living Consumer Intelligence.

 

For further information, visit business.yougov.com

 

 

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