Nielsen Holdings NV's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Nielsen Holdings NV (NLSN)
Q1 2012 Earnings Call
April 25, 2012 08:30 a.m. ET
Executives
Liz Zale – SVP, IRDavid Calhoun – CEOBrian West – CFOAnalystsBrian Karimzad – Goldman SachsMichael Meltz – JP MorganSuzanne Stein – Morgan StanleyEric Boyer – Wells FargoSara Gubins – Bank of America/Merill LynchDoug Arthur – EvercoreMatt Chesler – Deutsche BankKelly Flynn – Credit SuisseWilliam Warmington – Raymond JamesRobert Riggs – William BlairWilliam Bird – LazardAshwin Shirvaikar – CitibankBishop Sheen – Wells FargoPresentationOperator
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Thank you. Good morning, everyone, and thank for joining us to discuss Nielsen’s first quarter financial performance. Joining me on the call today from Nelson is David Calhoun, Chief Executive Officer; and Brian West, Chief Financial Officer. Before we begin our prepared remarks, I’d like to remind all of you that the following discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform of Act of 1995.These forward-looking statements may include comments about Nielsen’s outlook, expectations and prospects. These and other statements that relate to future financial results and events are based on Nielsen’s view as of today April 25, 2012. Our actual results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected because of a number of risks and uncertainties.
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