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Comscore Completes Recapitalization Transaction with Preferred Stockholders Following Approval from Common Stockholders
Transaction Provides Greater Financial Flexibility to Drive Long-Term GrowthEliminates Annual Preferred Dividend of $18 MillionStrengthens Corporate...
About this update from Comscore, Inc.
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