Top Language Industry Quotes of 2019
From technology, markets, and M&A to investment and the competitive landscape, the language industry leaders we interviewed in 2019 commented on a wide range of issues. Here are our top picks. Continue reading
Tag: Grant Straker
What We Learned From Listening in on the Straker Translations H1 2020 Investor Call
Straker Translations holds investor call to announce first-half 2020 results; eyes more acquisitions and strikes partnership with AppTek to expand media localization offering. Continue reading
Straker Translations Holds AGM, Reveals Which LSPs Are on M&A Radar
Nearly 300 small LSPs on Straker Translations’ M&A radar as the company provides strategy update at AGM. Shares rally as investors seem confident in buy-and-build plans. Continue reading
Straker Tucks in Spain’s On Global as It Continues to Buy Boutique LSPs
In its latest deal, Straker Translations could pay up to USD 2.1m for Spain-based boutique language service provider, On Global Language Marketing, to expand its presence in Europe. Continue reading
Straker FY2019 Revenues Beat Forecast as Losses Narrow
Less red ink at New Zealand’s Straker Translations as annual revenues rise to USD 16.1m on the back of M&A-driven and organic growth. Continue reading
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Straker Translations Shares Up 10% on Quarterly Results
Australia-listed LSP Straker Translations posts Q4 2019 earnings for period ending March 31, 2019. Sales up 48% on acquisitions, full-year revenues on track for USD 16.6m. Continue reading
Straker Acquires Madrid-based COM Translations
Straker Translations continues to bolt on niche language service providers as it acquires Spain’s COM Translations. Continue reading
Language Industry Top Quotes of 2018
From technology, markets, and M&A to investment and the competitive landscape, the language industry leaders we interviewed in 2018 commented on a wide range of issues - here are our top picks. Continue reading
Straker Says Their English to French Translators Now Average 1,000 Words Per Hour
After October IPO in Australia Straker Translations posts half-year results. Six months pro-forma revenues grew to USD 9.1m and adjusted EBITDA shows a slight profit. Company says their freelance... Continue reading
After IPO, Straker Shares Rise in First Week of Trading
Shares in newly listed Straker Translations rise 13% from offer price in first week of trading after IPO on the Australian Stock Exchange, valuing the company at USD 62 million. Continue reading
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Straker Translations Bought Eule and MSS This Summer Ahead of Upcoming Australia IPO
Straker Translations completed two acquisitions this summer to bulk up ahead of its planned October 22 initial public offering on the Australia Stock Exchange. Continue reading
Straker Translations on Track for USD 57 Million IPO in Australia
New Zealand’s Straker Translations is on a roadshow to secure potential institutional investors for an Initial Public Offering on the Australian Stock Exchange next month that would value the USD... Continue reading
Straker Translations Snaps Up Elanex
Armed with fresh private equity funds raised in late 2016, Straker Translations was looking for rivals that had fallen behind the tech curve. The addition of Elanex’s USD 4.3m in annual revenues... Continue reading
Straker Gets Another NZD 5m, Plans IPO in Australia
Additional funding by private equity fund Bailador Investments brings Straker’s total funding since the start of 2015 to NZD 12m. CEO Grant Straker says company is planning an IPO in Australia in 2017. Continue reading
Straker Translations Acquires Eurotext, Replaces Plunet
After closing two investment rounds for a combined USD 5m in late 2015, New Zealand’s Straker Translations expands in Europe; buys Dublin-based language service provider Eurotext. Plunet will now... Continue reading
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