February 17, 2015 Ms. Mary Liz Finn Chief Human Resources Officer Nielsen N.V.

Exhibit 10.27(b)

February 17, 2015

Xx. Xxxx Xxx Xxxx

Chief Human Resources Officer

Xxxxxxx N.V.

00 Xxxxxxx Xxxx

Xxxxxx, XX 00000

RE: Severance Agreement dated February 2, 2007 Between VNU Group B.V. and VNU, Inc. and Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx (the “Severance Agreement”)

Dear Xxxx Xxx,

Reference is made to Section 4 and Exhibit C (collectively, the “Tax Gross-Up Section”) of the Severance Agreement.  I hereby waive any and all rights to payments under the Tax Gross-Up Section of the Severance Agreement and, as of the date hereof, such Gross-Up Section shall be null and void.  All other Provisions of the Severance Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx

Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx