Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGERMerger Agreement • August 19th, 1999 • Nielsen Media Research Inc • Services-computer processing & data preparation • Delaware
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GUARANTEEGuarantee • August 19th, 1999 • Nielsen Media Research Inc • Services-computer processing & data preparation
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Exhibit 99.1 N _________ NIELSEN MEDIA ------------ RESEARCH For Immediate Release --------------------- Contact: Jack Loftus 212-708-7724 VNU INC. AND NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH SIGN MERGER AGREEMENT Nielsen Media Research Shareholders to Receive $37.75...Merger Agreement • August 19th, 1999 • Nielsen Media Research Inc • Services-computer processing & data preparation
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