M&A Deal Summary

Forerunner Technologies Acquires NEC - On-Premise Unified Communications Business in Americas

On January 10, 2025, Forerunner Technologies acquired communications company NEC - On-Premise Unified Communications Business in Americas from NEC

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Forerunner Technologies’ 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Forerunner Technologies’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Forerunner Technologies’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-01-10
Target NEC - On-Premise Unified Communications Business in Americas
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Forerunner Technologies
Sellers(s) NEC
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

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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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Forerunner Technologies

Brentwood, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1989
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

Forerunner Technologies is a provider of communication solutions. Forerunner Technologies was founded in 1989 and is based in Brentwood, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2025) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

NEC

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1899
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees105,276
Revenue 3.48T JPY (2024)
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 STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 7 of 7
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2025) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-05-09 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.

Sell $70M