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RWS to Buy SDL in Transformative Deal for the Language Industry

5 months ago

August 27, 2020

RWS to Buy SDL in Transformative Deal for the Language Industry

5 months ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Florian Faes

On August 27, 2020

RWS set to acquire UK rival SDL in 1.1-billion-dollar, all-share deal — which is set to transform the language industry. Deal expected to close in Q4 2020, subject to conditions. Continue reading

The Language Industry’s Biggest Hires in 2017

3 years ago

January 3, 2018

The Language Industry’s Biggest Hires in 2017

3 years ago
People Moves ·

by Eden Estopace

On January 3, 2018

Who got hired, who stepped down, who moved over to the next challenge and why? Here's a roundup of senior appointments and career moves of top executives in the language services industry in 2017. Continue reading

RWS Appoints New CFO as Shares Hover Near Record High

3 years ago

August 14, 2017

RWS Appoints New CFO as Shares Hover Near Record High

3 years ago
People Moves ·

by Eden Estopace

On August 14, 2017

RWS hires Desmond Glass as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to succeed Richard Thompson who was promoted to CEO in April 2017. Market capitalization nears USD 1.25 billion. Continue reading

We Would Never Buy TransPerfect, Says RWS Chairman Andrew Brode

4 years ago

June 20, 2017

We Would Never Buy TransPerfect, Says RWS Chairman Andrew Brode

4 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Florian Faes

On June 20, 2017

RWS delivers yet another set of strong results as share price hovers near all-time high. Revenues are up 35% and operating profits up 28% in the first six months of the financial year. Chairman... Continue reading

RWS CEO Steps Down as Market Cap Nears USD 1 Billion

4 years ago

January 17, 2017

RWS CEO Steps Down as Market Cap Nears USD 1 Billion

4 years ago
People Moves ·

by Florian Faes

On January 17, 2017

RWS recruits from within and appoints current CFO Richard Thompson to take reins from Reinhard Ottway, who will step down end of March 2017. RWS shares continue to climb, pushing market cap to... Continue reading

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Will RWS Become the First Independent Billion-dollar LSP?

4 years ago

December 7, 2016

Will RWS Become the First Independent Billion-dollar LSP?

4 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Florian Faes

On December 7, 2016

Generating a profit of nearly USD 40m on revenues of barely USD 150m, RWS needs its shares to climb just 20% to crack the billion-dollar mark. The compay has posted uninterrupted growth since... Continue reading

RWS’ Life Sciences Bet Starts to Pay Off as CTi Boosts Half-year Results

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June 7, 2016

RWS’ Life Sciences Bet Starts to Pay Off as CTi Boosts Half-year Results

5 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Florian Faes

On June 7, 2016

RWS continues to clock revenue, profit growth as strong linguistic validation business at acquired CTi supports results. Headwinds include impending launch of unitary patent in Europe and... Continue reading

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