Divestiture • Business Services

Aviat Networks Acquires NEC - Wireless Transport Business

On May 9, 2023, Aviat Networks acquired business services company NEC - Wireless Transport Business from NEC for 70M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Aviat Networks’ 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Aviat Networks’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Aviat Networks’ 1st transaction in Japan.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date May 9, 2023
Target NEC - Wireless Transport Business
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Aviat Networks
Sellers(s) NEC
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 70M USD

Target Company

NEC - Wireless Transport Business

Tokyo, Japan
NEC's Wireless Transport Business provides wireless transport solutions. NEC's Wireless Transport Business is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Aviat Networks

Austin, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 2006
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees909
Revenue 408M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Aviat Networks designs, manufactures, and sells a range of wireless networking products, solutions, and services in North America and Internationally. It offers point-to-point digital microwave transmission systems for first/last mile access, middle mile/backhaul, and long distance trunking applications. Aviat Networks was founded in 2006 and is based in Austin, Texas.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector: Business Services 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
Country: Japan 1 of 1
Year: 2023 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-27 Ceragon Networks

Rosh Haayin, Israel

Ceragon Networks is a provider of wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions to mobile operators to deliver broadband services. Ceragon Networks was founded in 1996 and is based in Rosh Haayin, Israel.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-02 4RF

Wellington, New Zealand

4RF provides radio communications equipment for critical infrastructure applications. Customers include utilities, oil and gas companies, transport companies, telecommunications operators, international aid organizations, and public safety organizations. 4RF was founded in 1998 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Buy -

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

NEC

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1899
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees104,194
Revenue 3.42T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION
NEC's office in Santa Clara, California.
NEC's office in Santa Clara, California.

NEC is a global provider of IT hardware and solutions. The Company also offers systems integration services, such as systems implementation and consulting services. NEC was founded in 1899 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 8 of 9
Sector: Business Services 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture 6 of 7
Country: Japan 8 of 8
Year: 2023 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-01 Aspire Technology

Dublin, Ireland

Aspire Technology is a provider of technology solutions and specialized system integration (SI) with unique skills in designing and integrating Open Networks, a critical need in the drive toward successful global adoption of Open RAN 5G. The company provides solutions and services across the full network lifecycle for legacy and open architectures, from 2G to 5G, and will continue to utilize its expertise and experience in the growing Open Networks and Open RAN environment. Aspire Technology was formed in 2009 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-10 NEC - On-Premise Unified Communications Business in Americas

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

NEC's On-Premise Unified Communications (UC) Business in Americas offers reliable, enterprise-grade communication technology. NEC's On-Premise Unified Communications (UC) Business in Americas is based in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

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