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Andrew Smart

Andrew Smart

Co-Founder of Slator. Financier, entrepreneur, commercial director. Building businesses one new client at a time.

Financial Printer Takara Expands into SE Asia through TRANSLASIA Investment

2 years ago

March 29, 2019

Financial Printer Takara Expands into SE Asia through TRANSLASIA Investment

2 years ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Andrew Smart

On March 29, 2019

Japanese financial printing giant Takara Printing has taken a majority investment in TRANSLASIA to expand into Southeast Asia. Continue reading

UK ATC Builds Lobbying Efforts Ahead of March Brexit

2 years ago

February 19, 2019

UK ATC Builds Lobbying Efforts Ahead of March Brexit

2 years ago
Industry News ·

by Andrew Smart

On February 19, 2019

UK language industry representatives step up lobbying efforts, aiming to mitigate potential impact of Brexit, which threatens to disrupt UK LSPs' access to qualified linguists in-country. Continue reading

Inside Asia’s Growing Language Industry at SlatorMeet Hong Kong 2018

3 years ago

October 16, 2018

Inside Asia’s Growing Language Industry at SlatorMeet Hong Kong 2018

3 years ago
Features ·

by Andrew Smart

On October 16, 2018

The drivers of growth in Asia’s language industry came into focus as Slator hosted its inaugural SlatorMeet in Hong Kong on October 11th, 2018. Continue reading

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TransPerfect Moves Corporate Headquarters to Nevada

3 years ago

August 13, 2018

TransPerfect Moves Corporate Headquarters to Nevada

3 years ago
Industry News ·

by Andrew Smart

On August 13, 2018

TransPerfect wasted no time in moving its corporate domicile from Delaware to Nevada once the deadline for Co-founder Liz Elting to file a final appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court had passed on... Continue reading

Moravia Drives RWS Revenue Growth But Not Margin Expansion

3 years ago

June 8, 2018

Moravia Drives RWS Revenue Growth But Not Margin Expansion

3 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Andrew Smart

On June 8, 2018

In the first half of its 2018 financial year, RWS posts revenues of GBP 139.6m and a pre-tax profit of GBP 28.6m. While acquisitions drive revenue growth, the core patent translation business... Continue reading

The Slator 2018 Language Service Provider Index

3 years ago

May 3, 2018

The Slator 2018 Language Service Provider Index

3 years ago
Slator Language Service Provider Index ·

by Andrew Smart

On May 3, 2018

Slator launches the 2018 Slator Language Service Provider Index (LSPI). The index comprises the largest language service providers worldwide with aggregate 2017 revenue of USD 4.7 billion derived... Continue reading

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Court Accepts TransPerfect Sale to Phil Shawe, Hopes All ‘Can Move on with Their Lives’

3 years ago

February 16, 2018

Court Accepts TransPerfect Sale to Phil Shawe, Hopes All ‘Can Move on with Their Lives’

3 years ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Andrew Smart

On February 16, 2018

The Delaware court has approved the sale of TransPerfect shares to Phil Shawe and ruled that Liz Elting’s objections are without merit. Shawe will pay USD 770m, over 10 times EBITDA. Elting to... Continue reading

The Five Factors Why Phil Shawe (and not H.I.G.) Got TransPerfect

3 years ago

January 26, 2018

The Five Factors Why Phil Shawe (and not H.I.G.) Got TransPerfect

3 years ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Andrew Smart

On January 26, 2018

TransPerfect co-CEO Liz Elting is pushing the Delaware court to reject the sale of her shares to her co-founder Phil Shawe, claiming the custodian’s abuse of discretion and Shawe’s misconduct.... Continue reading

Frontenac’s Ron Kuehl on Why Private Equity is Investing in Language Services

3 years ago

November 10, 2017

Frontenac’s Ron Kuehl on Why Private Equity is Investing in Language Services

3 years ago
Features ·

by Andrew Smart

On November 10, 2017

At SlatorCon New York, Frontenac Managing Director Ron Kuehl discussed why private equity is interested in the language services industry and their CEO1ST approach to investing. Continue reading

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Phil Shawe at SlatorCon New York on Tech, Talent, and Sales

3 years ago

November 1, 2017

Phil Shawe at SlatorCon New York on Tech, Talent, and Sales

3 years ago
Features ·

by Andrew Smart

On November 1, 2017

At SlatorCon New York, embattled TransPerfect Co-CEO Phil Shawe shares why early technology investment paid off and how to build a sales organization where no one has to push people to make them... Continue reading

D&B’s Chief Procurement Officer on How LSPs Can Add Strategic Value

3 years ago

October 24, 2017

D&B’s Chief Procurement Officer on How LSPs Can Add Strategic Value

3 years ago
Demand Drivers ·

by Andrew Smart

On October 24, 2017

At SlatorCon New York, Kevin Giblin, Chief Procurement Officer, Dun & Bradstreet, the importance of building strategic supplier relationships that add value to the business and why Procurement... Continue reading

Language Industry Leaders Debate Growth Prospects at SlatorCon New York 2017

4 years ago

October 20, 2017

Language Industry Leaders Debate Growth Prospects at SlatorCon New York 2017

4 years ago
Industry News ·

by Andrew Smart

On October 20, 2017

At SlatorCon New York, leading language industry leaders gathered to discuss what’s driving this fast-growing space. Participants were treated to insightful and authentic presentations by... Continue reading

Keywords CEO Says SDL, Lionbridge ‘Don’t Play Strongly’ in Gaming

4 years ago

September 22, 2017

Keywords CEO Says SDL, Lionbridge ‘Don’t Play Strongly’ in Gaming

4 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Andrew Smart

On September 22, 2017

Revenues at game localizer Keywords up 50% in first half of 2017. CEO Andrew Day tells analysts deal making will continue with up to ten acquisitions per year and not worried about potential... Continue reading

Goldman Sachs Stops Work on Pactera IPO

4 years ago

September 20, 2017

Goldman Sachs Stops Work on Pactera IPO

4 years ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Andrew Smart

On September 20, 2017

Goldmans Sachs halts US IPO work for HNA Pactera on governance concerns as Pactera continues to seek new capital for expansion. Move may have have implications for Pactera’s localization unit. Continue reading

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