Takara Pays Berlitz Owner USD 46m for Japanese LSP Simul
Japanese financial printer Takara acquired local language service provider Simul in Q1 2020 for USD 46m, as demand for IR and disclosure translation increases.
Language Industry (Artificial) Intelligence — Slator Answers
Donnelley Language Solutions
TransPerfect, Lionbridge, SDL, RWS, Welocalize: How Slator LSPI Super Agencies Fared in 2019
Rundown on how the language industry’s five full-service Super Agencies fared in the Slator 2020 Language Service Provider Index.
SDL Has Turned the Corner, Posts Solid H1 2019 Results
SDL is poised to reap the rewards of a three-year transformation and a swift and skilful one-year integration of Donnelley Language Solutions.
Slator 2019 Language Industry Market Report
Slator’s inaugural comprehensive language industry market report. It examines total market size, the 10 main end-buyer industries, competitive landscape, productivity tech, NMT and much more.
Cautious Optimism as SDL Announces Full-Year 2018 Results
SDL concludes three-year transformation and posts modest organic growth across three divisions. Investors now expect SDL to deliver on growth, profitability in 2019.
Financial Printer Takara Buys TOIN, One of Japan’s Oldest LSPs
Japanese financial printing giant Takara Printing Co. has acquired one of Japan’s oldest language service providers, TOIN, to bolster its translation capabilities.
The Slator 2019 Language Service Provider Index
The Slator 2019 Language Service Provider Index features the largest LSPs in a Leaders Index and the midfield in a Challengers Index.
SDL Revenues Rise 13% to About USD 417m in 2018 on Donnelley Deal
SDL projects 2018 revenues to be in the range of GBP 323–325m and EBITA of no less than GBP 28.5m. Shares open flat in early London trading as results came in as expected.
Slator 2018 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report
Download Slator’s 2018 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report — an in-depth summary and analysis of the 48 language industry mergers and acquisitions and ten startup funding rounds Slator covered in 2018.
SlatorCon 2018—Your Definitive Guide And Key Takeaways
SlatorCon tour took in four global cities across three continents in 2018 and featured a grand total of 35 speakers representing the full breadth of the language industry from startups, language technology and language service providers to the buy side, finance and academia.
The Language Industry’s Biggest Hires of 2018
The industry was abuzz with leadership changes. Two language industry CEOs stepped down after more than two decades at the helm, and a number of large companies announced key management adjustments. This was the year in language industry hires.
thebigword closes in on USD 100m as Revenues Jump 28%
thebigword posts full-year 2018 revenues of nearly USD 100m and EBITDA of USD 5.9m, as growth is boosted by Ministry of Justice contract and defense business. Company launches new video remote interpreting (VRI) capabilities to expand interpretation offering.
SDL’s ‘Transparent Move’ on Regulated Industries
SDL CEO Adolfo Hernandez told SlatorCon how the recent acquisition of Donnelley Language Solutions is SDL’s transparent play for premium industries such as finance, legal and life sciences and how those verticals are positioned for growth.
A Rundown on SlatorCon San Francisco 2018
Hot take on SlatorCon San Francisco 2018. A rundown of main themes and speakers from Slator’s one-day flagship event for the language industry including photo gallery.
Toppan to Combine Translation Units After Buying Merrill’s Capital Markets Business
Printing giant Toppan Leefung acquires Capital Markets and Compliance business from competitor Merrill Corporation. Combined translation unit employs 120 in-house translators.
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