NEC's US Telecom Acquisition and Financial Growth

NEC, a Japanese IT and network solutions company, has announced the acquisition of CSG Systems International for $2.9 billion, valuing the deal at $2.9 billion. The acquisition is expected to facilitate stable earnings and expand NEC's software and services portfolio. NEC reported a steady top-line performance over FY 22-25, posting revenue CAGR of 4.3% and EBIT rose at a CAGR of 24.6%. The company delivered decent revenue growth over H1 26, driven by increased domestic demand for IT services. Analysts anticipate an EBIT CAGR of 21.3% over FY 25-28.