Shares of NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) closed down 9.5% on its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange after opening 4.2% below the offering price in its IPO debut. The research and analytics company offered 50M ordinary shares and aimed to raise $1.

(Reuters) -Advent-backed consumer insights company NIQ Global was valued at $6.1 billion as its shares dipped 3.6% in their NYSE debut on Wednesday, marking a rare setback in an otherwise strong stretch for initial public offerings. The stock opened at $20.25 per share, compared with the IPO price of $21 per share.