Japan’s NEC Corporation and CSG Systems International, based in the US have entered into a definitive agreement under which NEC will acquire CSG for US$80.70 per share in cash.
The deal represents a total enterprise value of approximately US$2.9 billion (JPY438.5 billion), including debt.
The transaction price reflects a 17.38% premium over CSG’s closing share price of US$68.75 on 28 October, and a 23.07% premium to the 30-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of CSG common stock for the period ending on the same date.
According to both firms, the acquisition aims to strengthen NEC’s position in next-generation digital solutions and accelerate innovation in artificial intelligence and cloud-based technologies across various industries.
The integration will combine NEC’s software and digital transformation capabilities with CSG’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) portfolio and global customer base.
CSG’s SaaS products and established presence in sectors such as communications, media, financial services, healthcare, retail, and logistics will complement NEC’s existing operations and those of its subsidiary, Netcracker Technology.
Netcracker specialises in Business Support Systems (BSS) and Operational Support Systems (OSS), areas that align closely with CSG’s expertise.
The transaction is expected to close during the 2026 calendar year.
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