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CSG Systems International, Inc. merger closes with trading suspension set for May 15, 2026

Strategic TransactionneutralImpact85

CSGS Price

Stored market data
$80.69$0.00 (0.00%)
$80.90$80.70$80.50Previous close9:30 AM10:50 AM12:05 PM1:25 PM2:40 PM4:00 PMVolume
Previous close $80.69Latest volume 33.2K

Current holders will be forced to receive cash consideration and lose tradable shares and future participation in the company.

The merger with NEC closed May 14, 2026; CSGS last traded May 13 and was halted and then suspended effective May 15. Shareholders will receive $80.70 in cash per share, extinguishing public equity and future upside exposure.

Score85

Score Rationale

neutral

Cash merger ends tradability and equity ownership, forcing a fixed-price cash-out.

Bullish

  • Immediate liquidity at a fixed cash price.
  • Consideration is in line with last market price.
  • No continued exposure to company operational risk.

Bearish

  • Eliminates any future upside from the equity.
  • Trading halted then suspended, removing intraday liquidity.
  • Potential tax consequences from a cash sale.
  • Merger closed prior to market open on 2026-05-14.
  • Last trading date listed as 2026-05-13.
  • Suspension effective 2026-05-15.
  • Merger consideration: $80.70 per share.
  1. Confirm cash payment timing and agent for distribution.
  2. Exchange filing confirming delisting and suspension details.
  3. Tax reporting (1099) and cost basis treatment.
  4. Any dissenters or withheld amounts reported.
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Software - Infrastructure Market Context

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IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
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Original Article

At a special meeting held on January 30, 2026, the shareholders of CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) approved the proposed merger with NEC Corporation. The merger closed prior to the market open on May 14, 2026. In anticipation of the closing, the stock was halted immediately following the after-hours session at or around 7:50 p.m. on May 13, 2026. The stock will remain halted on the day of closing (May 14th) and will be suspended effective May 15, 2026. The details are as follows:

Company Name/Issue: CSG Systems International, Inc. Common Stock
CUSIP#: 126349109
Symbol: CSGS
Last Trading Date: May 13, 2026
Marketplace Effective Date for Suspension: May 15, 2026
Merger Consideration: $80.70 for each share held.