Slator Launches the Language Industry Investor Map
Slator launches the Language Industry Investor Map, an interactive database of more than 180 investment transactions, spanning 5+ years of translation and localization investment. Continue reading
Tag: M&A
World’s Biggest Game Localizer Raises GBP 100 Million to Buy Rivals
Game services provider Keywords is raising GBP 100m in a share placing in London as it plans to acquire smaller rivals hurting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Edges Down Slightly in January 2020
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity is trending across the global language industry, fell for the first time after six consecutive months of growth. Continue reading
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
Finnish Language Service Provider Transfluent Acquires Two Local Boutique LSPs
In Finland, LSP Transfluent acquires boutique providers Translatum and Navitep; cancels prior IPO plans to focus on growth. Continue reading
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Summa Linguae Closes Two Deals and Completes Majority Sale to Private Equity
Polish LSP Summa Linguae closes deals to acquire two North American companies, Globalme and GlobalVision; sells 51% stake to PE firm V4C. Continue reading
Key Takeaways from SlatorCon Amsterdam 2019
Key highlights and insights from SlatorCon Amsterdam 2019 including video interview, photos, and speaker presentations. Continue reading
Summa Linguae to Acquire Canada-Based Localizer and Data-Annotator Globalme
In crucial step toward planned private equity sale, language service provider Summa Linguae signs deal to buy Canada-based localization and data annotation provider Globalme. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Climbs for a Fifth Consecutive Month in November 2019
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, rises again in November 2019. Continue reading
Language Transactions Closes Six Language M&A Deals in 2019
Language Transactions, which specializes in M&A in the globalization space, has brokered six language company acquisitions in 2019. Continue reading
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Jeff Brink’s Big Language Solutions Appoints Dave Perlman as CFO
Big Language Solutions appoints Atlanta-based Dave Perlman as Chief Financial Officer; role critical to company’s private equity-backed acquisition strategy. Continue reading
After Strong Q3, TransPerfect on Track for High Single-Digit Top-Line Growth in 2019
TransPerfect’s third-quarter revenues hit USD 118m, putting the company on track to achieve USD 770–775m in FY2019 revenues, an increase of over 9% versus 2018. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Jumps Nearly 1.5 Points in October 2019
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, jumps 1.5 points in October 2019. Continue reading
Key Takeaways from SlatorCon San Francisco 2019
Industry leaders met at a sold out SlatorCon San Francisco to discuss market opportunities, technology, and investment trends, and to network with peers. Continue reading
IYUNO Media Group and BTI Studios Merge in Deal That Will Reshape Media Localization
IYUNO Media Group and BTI Studios combine forces to become (the new) IYUNO Media Group in a merger that will have a major impact on the media localization landscape. Continue reading
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