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DZS Acquires NetComm

Industry Cloud & CX
Service Buyside M&A
DZS United States
NetComm Australia

Boston, June 6, 2024 – Bowen is pleased to announce that DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a developer of Network Edge, Connectivity and Cloud Software solutions enabling broadband everywhere, has acquired NetComm, a 40-year market-leading broadband connectivity and IIoT device company headquartered in Australia. Bowen acted as the buyside advisor to DZS.

“The integration of NetComm into DZS brings new CSP customers, enhances DZS’ reach in key geographies and creates opportunities for cross-selling through a synergistic product lineup,” said William Rich, Managing Director of Bowen’s Cloud & CX practice. “As the communications market continues to evolve toward mobile-first and fiber-first architectures, we view the DZS-NetComm combination as positive for the entire industry.” 

“This acquisition is a continuation of Bowen’s long track record of cross-border and public company advisory work. We were able to create a transaction that was accepted by creditors under Australian Voluntary Administration rules, that maintained key customer, supplier and employee relationships, while navigating a 15-hour time zone difference between parties. We are pleased to have completed this important acquisition for DZS following the divestiture of DZS’ Asia business to DASAN Networks earlier this year.”

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