29 Oct 2025

"CSG Systems International to be Acquired by NEC Corporation for $2.9 Billion"

"Simpson Thacher is advising CSG Systems International, Inc. on its acquisition by NEC Corporation for $80.70 per share, totaling approximately $2.9 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. CSG provides customer experience and billing solutions, while NEC focuses on leveraging technology for social value and sustainability."

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is advising CSG Systems International, Inc. in connection with its announced acquisition by NEC Corporation. The transaction involves NEC acquiring CSG for $80.70 per share in cash, resulting in a total enterprise value of approximately $2.9 billion, including debt. The deal is expected to close within the 2026 calendar year, pending customary closing conditions such as approval from CSG shareholders and necessary regulatory approvals. The Simpson Thacher team working on this transaction includes the following lawyers: - Anthony Vernace (M&A) - Fred de Albuquerque (M&A) - Beth DiSciullo (M&A) - Julie Siegel (M&A) - Alexandra Smith (M&A) - Saakna Batbayar (M&A) - James Herrmann (M&A) - Megan Johanneson (M&A) - Jeannine McSweeney (ECEB) - Jana Hymowitz (ECEB) - Karen Kelley (Public Company Advisory) - Eliza Murray (Public Company Advisory) - Caroline Geiger (IP) - Chandler Gerard-Reimer (IP) - Andrew Purcell (Tax) - Andrew Mandelbaum (Tax) - Heesang Yeo (Tax) - Ken Wallach (Capital Markets) - Sunny Cheong (Capital Markets) - John Lindabury (Derivatives) - Nathan Utterback (Derivatives) - Brian Steinhardt (Credit) - Michael Ratay (Credit) - Elizabeth Greene (Credit) - Krista McManus (Real Estate).
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