Nielsen Holdings Q4 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NLSN), a provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, said that its fourth quarter of 2013 net income attributable to stockholders rose to $145 million from last year's $39 million in the same quarter last year. Net income per share grew to $0.38 from $0.11 in the year ago quarter.

"Nielsen's fourth quarter results reflect solid momentum in both our Buy and Watch businesses as we continue to invest and drive value for our clients. I'm confident our steady and consistent growth will continue in 2014 and beyond, driving long-term shareholder value," said Mitch Barns, Chief Executive Officer of Nielsen.

Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter increased 269.8% to $159 million, or 318.4% on a constant currency basis, compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. Income from continuing operations per share was $0.41 compared to $0.13 in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter increased 16.1% to $274 million, or 19.7% on a constant currency basis, compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. Adjusted net income per share was $0.71 compared to $0.63 in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Revenues for the fourth quarter increased 11.8% to $1.611 billion, or 13.1% on a constant currency basis compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. Excluding the impact of the Arbitron acquisition, revenues increased 2.5%, or 3.7% on a constant currency basis.

Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report earnings of $0.71 per share and revenues of $1.62 billion for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.