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Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Gengo

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synopsis: Lionbridge, one of the world’s most trusted global communications platforms, announced its acquisition of Gengo, a Tokyo-based, leading edge technology company providing crowdsourcing, machine learning and localization services to global customers.
buyer parent: H.I.G. Capital
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For more than 20 years, they have helped companies connect with global customers by delivering marketing, testing and globalization services in more than 300 languages. "
 target: Gengo
Gengo is a global people-powered technology platform providing translation and AI training-data services to global businesses. Founded in 2008, Gengo has translated more than one billion words for 65,000+ customers. They are headquartered in Japan with an office in San Mateo, CA.
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closed 12/18/2019 via Company Press Release

Transfluent, acquired Navitep Oy and Translatum Oy

See 107 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Transfluent Oy, which develops and offers digital translation services, has acquired Navitep Oy and Translatum Oy. Navitep Oy is a software company whose main product is software developed for automating the translation process. Translatum Oy is an expert company specialising in international communications and a wide range of translation services.
buyer: Transfluent
Transfluent Oy, established in 2007, develops and provides digital translation services. Transfluent specialises in a translation experience that is as automated and easy to use as possible. High-quality translations are produced by professional translators via digital services. "
 target: Navitep Oy and Translatum Oy
Navitep Oy, established in 2012, is a software company whose main product is software developed for automating the translation process. Translatum Oy is an expert company specialising in international communications and combining a wide range of translation services and innovative technologies.
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closed 2/6/2019 via BNC Analysis

Alexei Vitchenko, acquired Translate.com

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synopsis: Ukrainian investor Alexei Vitchenko bought the service translate.com. Translate.com is a human-powered translation service based in Chicago, Illinois.
buyer: Alexei Vitchenko
Alexei Vitchenko is a Ukrainian investor. Alexei Vitchenko invests in the translation industry due to its recent growth. "
 target: Translate.com
Translate.com is a human-powered translation service based in Chicago, Illinois. The company offers a web-based human translation subscription platform in combination with artificial intelligence technologies.
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closed 8/21/2015 via BNC Analysis

Alibaba Group, acquired 365fanyi

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synopsis: Alibaba Group has fully acquired Chinese crowdsourcing translation platform, 365 Fanyi (365 Translation). Alibaba Group will utilize 365 Fanyi to remove language barriers for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) when participating in cross-border e-commerce business.
buyer: Alibaba Group (BABA:$68,951.68)
Alibaba.com is the global leader in e-commerce for small businesses. Alibaba.com makes it easy for millions of buyers and suppliers around the world to do business online through three marketplaces: a global trade platform, a Chinese platform and a Japanese platform. "
 target: 365fanyi
365 Fanyi was born out of a translation studio run by the company’s founder, Liu Yu, in 2011. It specializes in providing online translation and interpretation services to domestic and foreign clients.
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announced 1/29/2020 via Company Press Release

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc., will acquire Stratus Video Interpreting

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synopsis: AMN Healthcare Services, the nation's leading innovator in healthcare talent solutions and staffing services, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Stratus Video, a language services company that is changing the way limited English proficiency patients communicate with their healthcare providers.
buyer: AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (AHS:$4,650.83)
AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services to healthcare facilities across the nation. AMN Healthcare helps providers optimize their workforce to successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes. "
 target parent: Kinderhook Industries
target: Stratus Video Interpreting
Stratus Video is a language services company that is changing the way limited English proficiency patients communicate with their healthcare providers. Stratus Video is the largest and fastest growing video remote interpreting company in the world.
price ($mm)
$475
rev ($mm)
$119
EBITDA ($mm)
$34
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4.0x
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14.0x
closed 5/23/2019 via PE Hub

InDemand Interpreting merged with Stratus Video Interpreting,

See 105 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Stratus Video, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, announced the acquisition of InDemand Interpreting, a Seattle, WA-based provider of video and audio interpreting solutions for Limited English Proficient, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing patients through medically qualified/certified interpreters.
buyer parent: Kinderhook Industries
buyer: Stratus Video Interpreting
Stratus Video is a language services company that is changing the way limited English proficiency patients communicate with their healthcare providers. Stratus Video is the largest and fastest growing video remote interpreting company in the world. "
 target: InDemand Interpreting
By delivering the most experienced medical interpreters and highest quality video technology, InDemand Interpreting provides doctors, nurses and clinicians the language access they need to provide the best possible care.
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closed 9/8/2021 via BNC Analysis

BackStage, acquired Voice123

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synopsis: Backstage, the leading freelancer marketplace and application suite for creators, announced that it has acquired Voice123. Voice123 is the world's first and most trusted marketplace for professional voice actors. It provides a dynamic, enjoyable, and nuisance-free online platform where it's easy to find the right voice for every need.
buyer parent: TA Associates
buyer: BackStage
Backstage enables productions, brands, marketing agencies and businesses to efficiently discover and work with highly skilled creative talent. The company’s mission is to make the content creation process more efficient, effective and scalable. "
 target: Voice123
Voice123 is the world's first and most trusted marketplace for professional voice actors. It provides a dynamic, enjoyable, and nuisance-free online platform where it's easy to find the right voice for every conceivable voice-over need.
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closed 11/21/2005 via BusinessWire

Intuit, Inc., acquired My Corporation Business Services, Inc.

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synopsis: Intuit Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of My Corporation Business Services, Inc. Doing business as MyCorporation.com, the company is a leading provider of services that enable small- and mid-sized businesses to incorporate and form limited liability companies, or LLCs, online. Intuit paid approximately $20 million in cash.
buyer: Intuit, Inc. (INTU:$10,317.00)
Intuit is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. "
 target: My Corporation Business Services, Inc.
MyCorporation is a leading provider of incorporation and related corporate services to customers on-line. MyCorporation's offerings enable customers to complete entity formation, trademark searches and registrations, copyright registrations, DBA registrations and appointment of agents.
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$20
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closed 8/4/2022 via BusinessWire

Propio Language Services, acquired Telelanguage

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synopsis: Propio Language Services a technology-enabled interpreting and translation service provider, announced the acquisition of Telelanguage, a Portland-based enterprise language service provider specializing in remote interpreting.
buyer parent: TT Capital Partners
buyer: Propio Language Services
Founded in 1998, Propio Language Services is an industry leader in over-the-phone interpretation, video remote interpretation, in-person interpretation, and document translation services. "
 target: Telelanguage
Telelanguage is a Portland-based enterprise language service provider specializing in remote interpreting. Founded in 1991, Telelanguage has a history of providing high-quality remote interpretation services for over 350 languages.
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closed 4/29/2021 via Company Press Release

Traductions Serge Bélair, acquired Anglocom

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synopsis: TRSB has acquired Anglocom, a Quebec City–based translation company specializing in high-end corporate communications in English and French. Anglocom is particularly known for its work on important public-facing communications. It also boasts Canada’s largest private in-house team of French-to-English translators.
buyer: Traductions Serge Bélair
Traductions Serge Bélair (TRSB) is one of North America’s leading translation agencies. TRSB offers cost-effective and reliable language solutions that are tailored to their clients’ needs. They offer services for translation, terminology management, localization, interpretation, and more. "
 target: Anglocom
Anglocom is a Canadian translation agency that specializes in English and French translation, copywriting, and copyediting. Anglocom is noted for its proficiency in business communications, particularly websites, brochures, annual reports, press releases, advertising copy, briefs, speeches and more.
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closed 6/17/2020 via Company Press Release

Scriptis, acquired MTM LinguaSoft

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synopsis: Scriptis, a Canadian ISO 17100-certified leader in business translation and localization solutions, has acquired MTM LinguaSoft, a US-based language services company known since 2003 for blending linguistic, cultural and technological expertise.
buyer: Scriptis
Scriptis has been providing language services since 2008 with precision and responsiveness. Based near Montreal, the team of more than thirty includes translators, writers, localization engineers, and project managers. "
 target: MTM LinguaSoft
MTM LinguaSoft is a US-based language services company known since 2003 for blending linguistic, cultural and technological expertise. The company has developed strong expertise in localization for all print and digital multimedia.
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closed 5/13/2020 via Company Press Release

Ai Media, acquired Alternative Communication Services

See 217 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ai-Media, a global provider of technology-enabled live and recorded captioning, transcription, and translation services, has acquired Alternative Communications Services (ACS) to accelerate its growth in the North American market. ACS is one of the leading providers of voice-to-text captioning and sign language services in North America.
buyer: Ai Media
Australia-based Ai-Media is a global leader in the provision of high-quality live and recorded captioning, transcription, and translation services. Its unique technology platform combines artificial intelligence and human expertise to deliver market-leading speech-to-text accuracy. "
 target: Alternative Communication Services
Alternative Communication Services (ACS) provides captioning, voice-to-text, post production, and interpreting services. ACS provides CART (Communication Access Real-Time Translation), remote CART, captioning, and Text Interpreting for businesses and educational institutions in English and Spanish.
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announced 3/18/2020 via BNC Analysis

TAKARA & COMPANY LTD., will acquire Simul International, Inc.

See 117 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TAKARA & COMPANY LTD. is to acquire Simul International, Inc. from Benesse Holdings, Inc. Since its founding in 1965, Simul has supported international communication for 55 years by providing high-quality interpreting services at important international conferences in the areas of politics, economics and culture of Japan.
buyer: TAKARA & COMPANY LTD. (TSE:7921:$171.46)
TAKARA & COMPANY LTD., formerly TAKARA PRINTING CO., LTD., is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the production of disclosure related documents. "
 target parent: Benesse Holdings, Inc.
target: Simul International, Inc.
Since its founding in 1965, Simul has supported international communication for 55 years by providing high-quality interpreting services at important international conferences in the areas of politics, economics and culture of Japan.
price ($mm)
$47
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$48
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1.0x
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closed 2/11/2020 via Company Press Release

Straker Translations, acquired NZTC International

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synopsis: Auckland-based Straker Translations Limited, a world-leading translation platform, has acquired The New Zealand Translation Centre Limited (NZTC International), a privately owned translation company operating in the international translation and interpreting market. The acquisition of NZTC extends Straker's presence in the Asia Pacific region.
buyer: Straker Translations (ASX:STG:$20.79)
New Zealand-based Straker Translations is a cloud-enabled translation services provider. The company has built a technology platform using Artificial Intelligence that enables human translators to deliver faster and more accurate translations at a lower cost. "
 target: NZTC International
NZTC International is a New Zealand based translation company operating in the international translation and interpreting market. NZTC provides services for translation, voice over, subtitling, interpreting, content translation for multilingual websites, software and game localisation, and more
price ($mm)
$0.59
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$3
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closed 2/4/2020 via BusinessWire

VIQ Solutions Inc., acquired ASC Services, LLC

See 1063 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: VIQ Solutions Inc., a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, announced that it acquired one of the most respected and leading Digital Media Content and Transcription providers in the United States, ASC Services LLC of Washington, D.C.
buyer: VIQ Solutions Inc. (TSXV:VQS:$32.40)
VIQ Solutions is a global expert in video capture software and audio recording with voice-to-text capabilities. VIQ provides a cyber-secure AI technology and service platform, enabling clients to unlock the value of their enterprise digital media and streamline their document-creation workflow. "
 target: ASC Services, LLC
ASC Services LLC began its services in the core production of verbatim transcripts of Political, Broadcast, Financial and General Business Content. They have partnered with the world's leading media and teleconferencing companies to offer a breadth and depth of coverage not available elsewhere.
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announced 11/30/2019 via BNC Analysis

Tarjama, will acquire Captivate Arabia

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synopsis: Tarjama.com has acquired Captivate Arabia, an audio-visual translation and subtitling agency that has localised over 50,000 hours in the fields of entertainment and e-learning. Originally founded in 2009, Captivate Arabia has operated from Jordan, offering subtitling & captioning; media content localisation; translation; transcription; and more.
buyer: Tarjama
Tarjama began as a translation company, but as the world of business is changing, they have expanded to offer services ranging from content creation to AI-driven services. Tarjama is a leading provider of Arabic translation and content (including translation to and from 50 languages). "
 target: Captivate Arabia
Originally founded in 2009, Captivate Arabia operates from Jordan, offering a variety of services including subtitling & captioning; media content localisation; translation; transcription; voiceover & dubbing and compliance editing.
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closed 5/22/2019 via PE Hub

Riverside Partners, LLC., acquired 3Play Media

See 182 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Riverside Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has completed a majority investment in 3Play Media Inc., a company that provides video captioning, transcription, subtitling, and audio description services to more than 2,500 customers across industries.
buyer: Riverside Partners, LLC.
Riverside Partners is a middle market private equity firm currently investing Riverside Fund V, L.P. The fund focuses on growth-oriented companies primarily in the healthcare and technology industries. Riverside Partners brings domain expertise and operating experience to its portfolio companies. "
 target: 3Play Media
3Play Media provides closed captioning, transcription, and audio description to more than 2,500 customers in higher education, enterprise, entertainment, and government. 3Play Media simplifies the process of making videos accessible.
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closed 5/22/2019 via Company Press Release

t’works Group, acquired text&form GmbH

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synopsis: The t’works Group has acquired text&form GmbH, a leading provider of translation, localization and SAP language consultancy services based in Berlin, Germany. While text&form will become part of the t’works family it will continue to operate independently under current management and maintain its brand.
buyer: t’works Group
German t’works specializes in patent, legal, and financial translation, as well as translation services in the fields of life sciences, software and IT. t’works offers its customers comprehensive, quality-driven translation services, enabling them to speak the languages of their markets. "
 target: text&form GmbH
text&form is a leading ISO 17100 certified translation service provider with offices in Berlin and Toronto. Areas of expertise include SAP translation and language consultancy, software and multimedia localization and the translation of highly complex technical documentation.
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closed 10/31/2018 via Company Press Release

LanguageWire A/S, acquired Xplanation Language Services NV

See 129 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: LanguageWire, a company based in Denmark that offers a cloud-based platform for collaborating with language experts, has acquired Xplanation, a global provider of translation solutions. Xplanation localizes software, product manuals, online help, marketing collaterals and website content, and offers multilingual publishing.
buyer parent: Catacap
buyer: LanguageWire A/S
LanguageWire is a company based in Denmark that offers a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to collaborate with experts in the language and translation industry. Their platform provides access to a global network of over 5,000 language experts, including translators, copywriters and more. "
 target: Xplanation Language Services NV
Xplanation is a global provider of translation solutions. Supported by a worldwide network of translation partners, Xplanation localizes software, product manuals, online help, marketing collaterals and website content, and offers multilingual publishing.
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closed 10/24/2018 via Company Press Release

Technicis Translation, acquired AAC Global Oy

See 212 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Technicis Group, the professional translation specialist, has acquired AAC Global. AAC Global helps businesses succeed by providing translation and localization services for all types of content, tailored face-to-face and digital training solutions for any learning need, and marketing content production for every channel.
buyer parent: Groupe BPCE
buyer: Technicis Translation
Technicis Translation is the leading translation agency in France, and counts among the three main players in Europe. Because of 350 global employees and a network of 7,000 specialized translators, Technicis meets the needs of companies across all industries and in any language combination. "
 target parent: Korona Invest
target: AAC Global Oy
AAC Global promotes its clients’ success in international markets by helping them to get their message through to their customers. AAC Global’s services include translation and localization services, content production for all channels, language and communication training, and interpreting services.
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closed 1/18/2019 via Company Press Release

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Gengo

See 130 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge, one of the world’s most trusted global communications platforms, announced its acquisition of Gengo, a Tokyo-based, leading edge technology company providing crowdsourcing, machine learning and localization services to global customers.
buyer parent: H.I.G. Capital
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For more than 20 years, they have helped companies connect with global customers by delivering marketing, testing and globalization services in more than 300 languages. "
 target: Gengo
Gengo is a global people-powered technology platform providing translation and AI training-data services to global businesses. Founded in 2008, Gengo has translated more than one billion words for 65,000+ customers. They are headquartered in Japan with an office in San Mateo, CA.
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announced 9/14/2022 via BNC Analysis

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., will acquire Game Tester

See 19 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Games, the premier video game globalization and publishing services partner, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Game Tester, a fast-growing community-based game testing platform based out of Melbourne, Australia.
buyer parent: H.I.G. Capital
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge is the world’s largest language services provider, offering leading translation and localization services and global marketing solutions. They help organizations achieve international success through customer service, advanced technologies, and a network of professional translators. "
 target: Game Tester
Game Tester is a fast-growing community-based game testing platform based out of Melbourne, Australia. Game Tester is designed to help developers and publishers connect with gamers around the world while garnering timely feedback throughout all stages of game development.
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closed 3/9/2022 via Company Press Release

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired mouse-power GmbH

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Games, the premier video game globalization and publishing services partner, announced that it has acquired mouse-power, a full services video games voiceover and localization studio based in Berlin, Germany.
buyer parent: H.I.G. Capital
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge is the world’s largest language services provider, offering leading translation and localization services and global marketing solutions. They help organizations achieve international success through customer service, advanced technologies, and a network of professional translators. "
 target: mouse-power GmbH
mouse-power is a full services video games voiceover and localization studio based in Berlin, Germany. mouse-power is a leader in the German market with a stellar reputation for quality localization and audio work.
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closed 7/1/2021 via BusinessWire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Rocket Sound LLC

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synopsis: Lionbridge, the premier video game globalization and publishing services partner, has acquired Rocket Sound, an elite provider of sound services for video games and other media. They offer industry-leading facilities and a team with many decades of experience reliably supporting high-stakes projects with demanding artistic and technical needs.
buyer parent: H.I.G. Capital
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge is the world’s largest language services provider, offering leading translation and localization services and global marketing solutions. They help organizations achieve international success through customer service, advanced technologies, and a network of professional translators. "
 target: Rocket Sound LLC
Rocket Sound is an elite provider of sound services for video games and other media. Founded in 2013, they offer industry-leading facilities and a team with many decades of experience reliably supporting high-stakes projects with demanding artistic and technical needs.
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announced 11/6/2020 via BusinessWire

TELUS International, will purchase Lionbridge AI from Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

See 858 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TELUS International will acquire Lionbridge AI. As a division of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., Lionbridge AI is one of only two globally-scaled, managed training data and data annotation services providers in the world. Lionbridge AI annotates data in text, images, videos, and audio in more than 300 languages and dialects for technology companies.
buyer parent: TELUS Corporation
buyer: TELUS International
TELUS International designs, builds and delivers next-generation digital solutions to enhance the customer experience for global and disruptive brands. The company’s services support the full lifecycle of its clients’ digital transformation journeys and embrace next-generation digital technologies. "
 seller parent: H.I.G. Capital
seller: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge AI is a globally-scaled, managed training data, and data annotation services provider. Lionbridge AI annotates data in text, images, videos, and audio in more than 300 languages and dialects for some of the world’s largest technology companies in social media, search, retail, and mobile.
price ($mm)
$935
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$200
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closed 1/18/2019 via Company Press Release

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Gengo

See 130 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge, one of the world’s most trusted global communications platforms, announced its acquisition of Gengo, a Tokyo-based, leading edge technology company providing crowdsourcing, machine learning and localization services to global customers.
buyer parent: H.I.G. Capital
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For more than 20 years, they have helped companies connect with global customers by delivering marketing, testing and globalization services in more than 300 languages. "
 target: Gengo
Gengo is a global people-powered technology platform providing translation and AI training-data services to global businesses. Founded in 2008, Gengo has translated more than one billion words for 65,000+ customers. They are headquartered in Japan with an office in San Mateo, CA.
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closed 3/3/2017 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Exequo

See 32 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. announced the acquisition of Exequo, a privately-held audio production, translation & localization company that specializes in global video game services. Exequo will become part of Lionbridge Game Services, a Lionbridge service that provides end-to-end localization & testing services for game & entertainment studios.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge provide detail-critical business processes, including translation, online marketing, global content management and application testing solutions, which ensure global brand consistency, local relevancy and technical usability across all touch points of the customer lifecycle. "
 target: Exequo
Exequo is a privately-held audio production, translation and localization company that specializes in global video game services. Founded in 1998, Exequo is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the games services industry.
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closed 2/28/2017 via PR Newswire

H.I.G. Capital, acquired Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

See 1003 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc, the market leader in translation and digital content services, announced the stockholder approval and closing of the previously announced acquisition of Lionbridge by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, LLC (H.I.G.), a leading private equity firm.
buyer: H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm with over $20 billion of equity capital under management. The H.I.G. family of funds includes private equity, growth equity, real estate, debt/credit, lending and biohealth. "
 target: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. provide translation, online marketing, global content management and application testing solutions that ensure global brand consistency, local relevancy and technical usability across all touch points of the customer lifecycle.
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$354 [$433]
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$557
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$39
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closed 11/9/2015 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Geotext Translations, Inc.

See 6 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., a provider of translation, online marketing and application testing solutions that ensure global brand consistency, announced its acquisition of Geotext Translation, Inc., a provider of legal translation services. This enables Lionbridge to meet growing demand for integrated, high-quality legal translation solutions.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. provide translation, online marketing, global content management and application testing solutions that ensure global brand consistency, local relevancy and technical usability across all touch points of the customer lifecycle. "
 target: Geotext Translations, Inc.
Geotext Translations is a specialist supplier of language solutions to law firms and corporate legal departments worldwide. They provide translation of all legal, financial, technical, and corporate documents required by lawyers and support staff.
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$11
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$17
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closed 1/8/2015 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired CLS Communication AG

See 356 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of CLS Communication, a privately-held provider of translation solutions to clients in the financial services, industrial, public sector and life sciences markets.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
As the world's largest enterprise crowdsourcing company, Lionbridge enables more than 800 world-leading brands to increase international market share, speed adoption of products and effectively engage their customers in local markets worldwide. "
 target parent: Zurmont Madison Private Equity L.P.
target: CLS Communication AG
CLS Communication AG is an international language and technology services provider for multilingual communication in the fields of finance, insurance, telecommunications, life sciences and legal.
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closed 10/9/2014 via BNC Analysis

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Clay Tablet Technologies

See 516 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. announced that it has acquired Clay Tablet Technologies, a Toronto, Canada-based provider of integration software that connects content management systems with translation processes and technologies.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
As the world's largest enterprise crowdsourcing company, Lionbridge enables more than 800 world-leading brands to increase international market share, speed adoption of products and effectively engage their customers in local markets worldwide. "
 target: Clay Tablet Technologies
Clay Tablet's integration software connects any number of content management systems to any translation provider or technology. Clients benefit with improved translation process efficiency, making it significantly faster and easier to set-up, manage, send and retrieve translation projects.
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closed 5/16/2014 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Darwin Zone

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synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. announced that it has acquired Darwin Zone, a full-service Digital Marketing Services agency based in Costa Rica. Darwin is an integrated digital agency that enables marketers and advertisers to more effectively create, manage and grow high-impact digital marketing campaigns.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
As the world's largest enterprise crowdsourcing company, Lionbridge enables more than 800 world-leading brands to increase international market share, speed adoption of products and effectively engage their customers in local markets worldwide. "
 target: Darwin Zone
Darwin Zone is a full-service Digital Marketing Services agency based in Costa Rica. Darwin is an integrated digital agency that enables marketers and advertisers to more effectively create, manage and grow high-impact digital marketing campaigns.
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closed 10/8/2013 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired E5 Systems, Inc.

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synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies announced that it has acquired E5 Systems, a US-based, privately-held provider of application development and testing solutions. The addition of E5 will enable Lionbridge to expand its strong presence in China and access E5's long-standing relationships with clients in the hospitality and financial services industries.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
As the world's largest enterprise crowdsourcing company, Lionbridge enables more than 800 world-leading brands to increase international market share, speed adoption of products and effectively engage their customers in local markets worldwide. "
 target: E5 Systems, Inc.
E5 Systems is a technology service company providing innovative solutions with web-based technologies to design and develop break-through and legacy applications. They are one the first US companies to combine the strengths of the US onshore project leadership with the technology skills of China.
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announced 11/27/2012 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., will acquire Virtual Solutions, Inc.

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synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Virtual Solutions, Inc., a privately-held provider of crowdsourcing solutions to state and local governments. The addition of Virtual Solutions enables Lionbridge to address growing demand for secure, technology-enabled enterprise crowdsourcing solutions.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
As the world's largest enterprise crowdsourcing company, Lionbridge enables more than 800 world-leading brands to increase international market share, speed adoption of products and effectively engage their customers in local markets worldwide. "
 target: Virtual Solutions, Inc.
Virtual Solutions provides clients with a secure, highly scalable human technology workforce that is available on demand. Their human technology approach combines secure snippet technology with access to over 10,000 data entry specialists to efficiently break down confidential data.
price ($mm)
$3.60
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closed 9/1/2005 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Bowne Global Solutions

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synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of globalization and offshoring services, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Bowne Global Solutions, a division of Bowne & Co., Inc.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of solutions for worldwide deployment of technology and content. Lionbridge globalization, testing and development services enable global businesses to confidently deliver products and content to international markets. Our technology-led, ROI dr "
 target parent: Bowne & Co. Inc.
target: Bowne Global Solutions
Bowne Global Solutions is the leading provider of translation, localization, technical writing and interpretation services that enable businesses to deliver locally relevant and culturally connected products, services and communications anywhere in the world.
price ($mm)
$180
rev ($mm)
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closed 9/10/2003 via

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synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX), a leading provider of globalization and testing services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mumbai, India-based Mentorix
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of solutions for worldwide deployment of technology and content. Lionbridge globalization, testing and development services enable global businesses to confidently deliver products and content to international markets. Our technology-led, ROI dr "
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closed 1/18/2019 via Company Press Release

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired Gengo

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synopsis: Lionbridge, one of the world’s most trusted global communications platforms, announced its acquisition of Gengo, a Tokyo-based, leading edge technology company providing crowdsourcing, machine learning and localization services to global customers.
buyer parent: H.I.G. Capital
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For more than 20 years, they have helped companies connect with global customers by delivering marketing, testing and globalization services in more than 300 languages. "
 target: Gengo
Gengo is a global people-powered technology platform providing translation and AI training-data services to global businesses. Founded in 2008, Gengo has translated more than one billion words for 65,000+ customers. They are headquartered in Japan with an office in San Mateo, CA.
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announced 11/6/2020 via BusinessWire

TELUS International, will purchase Lionbridge AI from Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

See 858 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TELUS International will acquire Lionbridge AI. As a division of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., Lionbridge AI is one of only two globally-scaled, managed training data and data annotation services providers in the world. Lionbridge AI annotates data in text, images, videos, and audio in more than 300 languages and dialects for technology companies.
buyer parent: TELUS Corporation
buyer: TELUS International
TELUS International designs, builds and delivers next-generation digital solutions to enhance the customer experience for global and disruptive brands. The company’s services support the full lifecycle of its clients’ digital transformation journeys and embrace next-generation digital technologies. "
 seller parent: H.I.G. Capital
seller: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge AI is a globally-scaled, managed training data, and data annotation services provider. Lionbridge AI annotates data in text, images, videos, and audio in more than 300 languages and dialects for some of the world’s largest technology companies in social media, search, retail, and mobile.
price ($mm)
$935
rev ($mm)
$200
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.7x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/2/2020 via Company Press Release

Longshore Capital Partners, acquired MetaSource

See 91 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Longshore Capital Partners has acquired MetaSource, LLC, a provider of technology-enabled business process outsourcing and enterprise content management services. MetaSource fits seamlessly into Longshore’s focus on revenue cycle management, technology-enabled business process outsourcing, payments, managed services, and human capital services.
buyer: Longshore Capital Partners
Longshore Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity manager investing out of its inaugural $210 million fund. Longshore focuses on control positions in services businesses in North America with between $5 million and $15 million of EBITDA. "
 target parent: LaSalle Capital Group, L.P.
target: MetaSource
MetaSource is a leading provider of business process management, workflow automation, and compliance solutions across a broad array of industries. MetaSource's software and services optimize clients' processes to eliminate error-prone tasks, data silos, and other inefficiencies.
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closed 6/17/2020 via Company Press Release

Scriptis, acquired MTM LinguaSoft

See 356 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Scriptis, a Canadian ISO 17100-certified leader in business translation and localization solutions, has acquired MTM LinguaSoft, a US-based language services company known since 2003 for blending linguistic, cultural and technological expertise.
buyer: Scriptis
Scriptis has been providing language services since 2008 with precision and responsiveness. Based near Montreal, the team of more than thirty includes translators, writers, localization engineers, and project managers. "
 target: MTM LinguaSoft
MTM LinguaSoft is a US-based language services company known since 2003 for blending linguistic, cultural and technological expertise. The company has developed strong expertise in localization for all print and digital multimedia.
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announced 11/30/2019 via BNC Analysis

Tarjama, will acquire Captivate Arabia

See 367 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tarjama.com has acquired Captivate Arabia, an audio-visual translation and subtitling agency that has localised over 50,000 hours in the fields of entertainment and e-learning. Originally founded in 2009, Captivate Arabia has operated from Jordan, offering subtitling & captioning; media content localisation; translation; transcription; and more.
buyer: Tarjama
Tarjama began as a translation company, but as the world of business is changing, they have expanded to offer services ranging from content creation to AI-driven services. Tarjama is a leading provider of Arabic translation and content (including translation to and from 50 languages). "
 target: Captivate Arabia
Originally founded in 2009, Captivate Arabia operates from Jordan, offering a variety of services including subtitling & captioning; media content localisation; translation; transcription; voiceover & dubbing and compliance editing.
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closed 5/22/2019 via Company Press Release

t’works Group, acquired text&form GmbH

See 5684 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The t’works Group has acquired text&form GmbH, a leading provider of translation, localization and SAP language consultancy services based in Berlin, Germany. While text&form will become part of the t’works family it will continue to operate independently under current management and maintain its brand.
buyer: t’works Group
German t’works specializes in patent, legal, and financial translation, as well as translation services in the fields of life sciences, software and IT. t’works offers its customers comprehensive, quality-driven translation services, enabling them to speak the languages of their markets. "
 target: text&form GmbH
text&form is a leading ISO 17100 certified translation service provider with offices in Berlin and Toronto. Areas of expertise include SAP translation and language consultancy, software and multimedia localization and the translation of highly complex technical documentation.
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closed 7/18/2018 via Company Press Release

The Hut Group Ltd., acquired Language Connect

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Hut Group (THG), one of the largest online Beauty & Wellbeing businesses, has acquired Language Connect, a leading language translation and localisation services company. Language Connect has a diverse blue-chip customer base and an international footprint, with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Dubai, Munich, and Melbourne.
buyer: The Hut Group Ltd. (LSE:THG:$1,552.03)
Based in the UK, The Hut Group (THG) is an international technology company, focused on beauty and wellbeing retail. THG sells consumer goods directly to consumers through its proprietary technology and operating platform. "
 target: Language Connect
Headquartered in the UK, Language Connect has grown rapidly to become a leading international language services provider. The business has a diverse blue-chip customer base of over 900 organisations globally.
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announced 10/30/2017 via Reuters

Honyaku Center Inc., will acquire Media Research, Inc.

See 356 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Honyaku Center, the largest translation company in Asia, will acquire Media Research, Inc. from FueTrek, a provider of mobile phone solutions. Media Research, Inc. is a translation and localization company based in Japan. The company translates and localizes information in a variety of fields including life sciences, energy, legal and more.
buyer: Honyaku Center Inc. (JASDAQ:2483:$88.34)
Honyaku Center is the largest translation company in Asia. The company provides translation and localization services tailored to the Japanese and Asian markets. Honyaku Center has provided translation and localization services for the IT, industrial, medical, financial, and legal industries. "
 target parent: Fuetrek Co., Ltd.
target: Media Research, Inc.
Media Research, Inc. is a translation and localization company based in Japan. Media Research translates/localizes information in a variety of fields including life sciences, energy, international cooperation, IT and telecommunications, economics and finance, business documents, legal and more.
price ($mm)
$4.85
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/28/2017 via PR Newswire

H.I.G. Capital, acquired Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

See 1003 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc, the market leader in translation and digital content services, announced the stockholder approval and closing of the previously announced acquisition of Lionbridge by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, LLC (H.I.G.), a leading private equity firm.
buyer: H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm with over $20 billion of equity capital under management. The H.I.G. family of funds includes private equity, growth equity, real estate, debt/credit, lending and biohealth. "
 target: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. provide translation, online marketing, global content management and application testing solutions that ensure global brand consistency, local relevancy and technical usability across all touch points of the customer lifecycle.
price ($mm)[EV]
$354 [$433]
rev ($mm)
$557
EBITDA ($mm)
$39
EV / rev
0.8x
EV / EBITDA
11.2x
closed 6/8/2016 via BusinessWire

United Language Group, acquired Merrill Brink International

See 367 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: United Language Group (ULG) announced the completion of its acquisition of Merrill Brink International, formerly a subsidiary of Merrill Corporation. Merrrill Brink International offers a wide range of language solutions including translation, localization, internationalization and globalization services.
buyer parent: United Language Group
buyer: United Language Group
United Language Group is a global organization headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Galway (Ireland), and London. ULG is dedicated to building and managing a portfolio of high-performing and complementary language service providers. "
 target parent: Merrill Corporation
target: Merrill Brink International
Merrill Brink International is a leading provider of life sciences, legal, financial, manufacturing and corporate language solutions for global companies. It is recognized for its commitment to quality and its pioneering approach of leveraging technology to reduce costs.
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closed 2/29/2016 via Market Wire

Welocalize, acquired Adapt Worldwide

See 2787 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Welocalize, global leader in innovative translation and localization solutions, announced they have acquired Adapt Worldwide. Adapt Worldwide provides specialized multilingual digital marketing services to brand leaders and global organizations across multiple industries including technology, manufacturing, leisure, retail, travel and hospitality.
buyer: Welocalize
Welocalize, Inc. offers innovative language services to help global brands reach audiences around the world in more than 175 languages. They provide translation and localization services, talent management, language tools, automation and technology, quality and program management. "
 target: Adapt Worldwide
Adapt Worldwide helps brands expand their global reach across markets and platforms in more than 175 languages. Increasing demands for an integrated approach between marketing and localization, Adapt Worldwide assists through the cultural adaption of content across digital channels.
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closed 1/6/2016 via Company Press Release

Naxicap Partners, acquired Technicis Technology

See 431 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Naxicap Partners, one of France's leading private equity companies, and Benjamin du Fraysseix became majority shareholders of Technicis. Technicis is the leader in France and one of the top 5 companies in Europe on the translation market, offering a complete range of linguistic services such as translation, proofreading/revision, etc.
buyer parent: Natixis
buyer: Naxicap Partners
Naxicap Partners, one of France’s leading private equity companies, totals €2 billion of capital under management. Committed and responsible investors, Naxicap builds solid, constructive partnerships with the entrepreneurs they support on which to base the success of their projects. "
 target: Technicis Technology
Technicis offers a wide range of language-related services (translations, proofreading/revision, sworn translations, DTP, localisation, interpreting, transcription, subtitling) to over 1,500 clients in a number of areas (finance, law, industry, aerospace, web & digital, luxury goods, medical, etc.).
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$26
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/8/2015 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., acquired CLS Communication AG

See 356 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of CLS Communication, a privately-held provider of translation solutions to clients in the financial services, industrial, public sector and life sciences markets.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
As the world's largest enterprise crowdsourcing company, Lionbridge enables more than 800 world-leading brands to increase international market share, speed adoption of products and effectively engage their customers in local markets worldwide. "
 target parent: Zurmont Madison Private Equity L.P.
target: CLS Communication AG
CLS Communication AG is an international language and technology services provider for multilingual communication in the fields of finance, insurance, telecommunications, life sciences and legal.
price ($mm)
$77
rev ($mm)
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announced 11/27/2012 via PR Newswire

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., will acquire Virtual Solutions, Inc.

See 745 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Virtual Solutions, Inc., a privately-held provider of crowdsourcing solutions to state and local governments. The addition of Virtual Solutions enables Lionbridge to address growing demand for secure, technology-enabled enterprise crowdsourcing solutions.
buyer: Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (LIOX:$556.65)
As the world's largest enterprise crowdsourcing company, Lionbridge enables more than 800 world-leading brands to increase international market share, speed adoption of products and effectively engage their customers in local markets worldwide. "
 target: Virtual Solutions, Inc.
Virtual Solutions provides clients with a secure, highly scalable human technology workforce that is available on demand. Their human technology approach combines secure snippet technology with access to over 10,000 data entry specialists to efficiently break down confidential data.
price ($mm)
$3.60
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 7/13/2009 via BusinessWire

Zurmont Madison Private Equity L.P., acquired CLS Communication AG

See 355 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Zurmont Madison Private Equity L.P. has acquired a majority interest in the leading language services provider CLS Communication AG. CLS is a provider of integrated multilingual communication services in its core areas of finance, insurance, life sciences, telecommunications and legal.
buyer: Zurmont Madison Private Equity L.P.
Zurmont Madison Private Equity L.P. is focused on the financing of succession solutions and management buyouts of high-quality, small- to mid-size, industrial and consumer goods companies in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. "
 target: CLS Communication AG
CLS Communication AG is an international language and technology services provider for multilingual communication in the fields of finance, insurance, telecommunications, life sciences and legal.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$65
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 12/5/2019 via GlobeNewswire

TELUS International, will acquire Competence Call Center Group (CCC)

See 1007 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TELUS Corporation, through TELUS International, a customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers next-generation digital solutions for global brands, has agreed to acquire Competence Call Center (CCC), a leading provider of higher-value-added business services with a focus on customer relationship management and content moderation.
buyer parent: TELUS Corporation
buyer: TELUS International
Based in Canada, TELUS International is a leading global business process and IT services company. TELUS International enables customer experience innovation through spirited teamwork, agile thinking, and a caring culture that puts customers first. The company serves clients in over 35 languages. "
 target parent: Ardian
target: Competence Call Center Group (CCC)
Competence Call Center Group (CCC) is one of the leading BPO service providers in Europe. Founded in Austria in 1998, CCC is today headquartered in Berlin. and offers high-quality BPO solutions in 28 languages and serves more than 80 customers in Europe.
price ($mm)
$1,008
rev ($mm)
$340
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/29/2017 via Company Press Release

Ardian, will acquire Competence Call Center Group (CCC)

See 1014 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ardian, the independent private investment company, has signed an agreement to acquire Competence Call Center Group (CCC), one of the leading BPO service providers in Europe.
buyer: Ardian
Ardian is a private investment house with assets of US$66bn managed or advised in Europe, North America and Asia. The company is majority-owned by its employees. It keeps entrepreneurship at its heart and focuses on delivering excellent investment performance to its global investor base. "
 target parent: Silverfleet Capital
target: Competence Call Center Group (CCC)
Competence Call Center Group (CCC) is one of the leading BPO service providers in Europe. Founded in Austria in 1998, CCC is today headquartered in Berlin. and offers high-quality BPO solutions in 28 languages and serves more than 80 customers in Europe.
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closed 10/5/2016 via Company Press Release

Webhelp, acquired Netino

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synopsis: Leading global customer experience company, Webhelp, has announced the acquisition of top social content moderation company, Netino. Headquartered in Paris, France, Netino specializes in monitoring social conversations and ensuring appropriate responses on a round the clock basis.
buyer: Webhelp
Webhelp is a global business process outsourcer (BPO), specialising in customer experience and payment management in addition to sales and marketing services across voice, social and digital channels. "
 target: Netino
Netino is a top social content moderation company. Headquartered in Paris, France, Netino specializes in monitoring social conversations and ensuring appropriate responses on a round the clock basis.
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closed 8/27/2020 via PR Newswire

The Acacia Group, acquired Tradehelm

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synopsis: The Acacia Group has acquired TradeHelm, a software development, DevOps and technology managed services business. The acquisition creates a nearshore center of excellence for Acacia Group portfolio companies serving the commercial sector, meeting growing client demands for more agile and cost-effective software development capabilities.
buyer: The Acacia Group
The Acacia Group is a values-driven operational investor in technology and services businesses. The company's approach focuses on advancing capability through R&D and acquisition, and prioritizing the needs of employees, customers, and partners. "
 target: Tradehelm
TradeHelm is a software development, DevOps, and technology managed services company. TradeHelm supports clients across the Americas with DevOps, cloud, Quality Assurance, and mobile development capabilities and managed services.
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closed 1/30/2019 via Company Press Release

Century Park Capital Partners, acquired MCCi, LLC

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synopsis: Century Park Capital Partners is pleased to announce it has completed a majority recapitalization of MCCi, LLC in partnership with the management team and founders. Headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, MCCi is a leading software and IT services firm focused on enterprise content management and business process automation.
buyer: Century Park Capital Partners
Century Park Capital Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that invests in family businesses, owner-operated companies and corporate divestitures with the purpose of accelerating their growth. "
 target: MCCi, LLC
MCCi is an IT solutions provider offering maintenance, support, managed services, installation and integration, and software resale of enterprise content management (“ECM”) software and other business process software solutions.
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Ticker: BRGP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BearingPoint, Inc.
BearingPoint, Inc.
BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three business units: Consulting, Products, and Capital.
year
2008
rev ($mm)
$3,197.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$174.41
EBIT ($mm)
$128.49
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: RAX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end multicloud technology services company. They can design, build and operate their customers’ cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2,948.40
EBITDA ($mm)
$642.90
EBIT ($mm)
$210.60
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
7200
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Ticker: TSXV:CTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Converge Technology Partners Inc.
Converge Technology Partners Inc.
Converge Technology Solutions Corp. combines innovation accelerators and foundational infrastructure solutions to deliver best-of-breed solutions and services to customers.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$512.93
EBITDA ($mm)
($31.84)
EBIT ($mm)
($58.77)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: AIM:IOM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iomart Group plc
iomart Group plc
iomart Group PLC enables businesses to operate their online data and IT environments securely. iomart partners with vendors such as VMware, Amazon, EMC, Microsoft and Dell to offer customers a centrally managed, controlled and completely agnostic set of hybrid, private and public cloud platforms.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$132.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$47.82
EBIT ($mm)
$22.69
Net Income ($mm)
$17.14
Employees
400
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Ticker: ASX:OTW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Over the Wire Holdings Limited
Over the Wire Holdings Limited
Over the Wire is a Telecommunications and IT solution provider in Australia. Over the Wire specializes in converged voice and data networks, data centres, and hosted infrastructure solutions for corporate clients. Their core offerings include data networks, voice, managed cloud, and colocation.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$62.73
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.94
EBIT ($mm)
$5.45
Net Income ($mm)
$3.60
Employees
0
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Ticker: ICLD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
InterCloud Systems, Inc.
InterCloud Systems, Inc.
InterCloud Systems is a global single-source provider of value-added services for both corporate enterprises and service providers, offering cloud and managed services, professional consulting services and voice, data and optical solutions.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$32.85
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.98)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.46)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
241
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Ticker: AIM:SYS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SysGroup plc
Headquartered in the UK, SysGroup PLC is an established Managed Services provider. It now provides a broad range of cloud hosting, managed services and security solutions including PCI DSS Hosting to a wide range of clients in different market verticals.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$16.70
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.34
EBIT ($mm)
$0.41
Net Income ($mm)
$2.10
Employees
116
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Ticker: ASX:HFY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hubify
Hubify
Hubify is an Australian telco and managed services provider. Hubify provides Australian Business with a one stop shop for all of their telco and IT needs. They offer services and solutions for phone systems, internet & networks, cloud, cyber security, and more.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$15.84
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.05
EBIT ($mm)
$0.32
Net Income ($mm)
$0.30
Employees
0
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Ticker: SET:BE8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beryl 8 Plus
Beryl 8 Plus
Beryl 8 Plus (BE8) is a leading end-to-end technology consulting company based in Thailand. BE8 specializes in intelligent cloud-based solutions that drives business success across a wide range of industries. They offer solutions for CRM, big data & AI, managed services, and more.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$10.97
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.52
EBIT ($mm)
$2.44
Net Income ($mm)
$2.38
Employees
0
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Ticker: APCX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AppTech Corp
AppTech Corp
AppTech Corp is an information technology company providing cloud services and merchant processing solutions with a focus in mobile payments. Their mission is to provide industry-leading cloud services and payment processing technologies to businesses.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$0.01
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.07)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: BME:480S
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cuatrochenta
Cuatrochenta
Cuatroochenta is a technology company that specialises in developing and implementing digital cloud and cybersecurity solutions to improve the performance of leading organisations in Spain and Latin America.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: ACN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accenture
Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$53,736.36
EBITDA ($mm)
$10,166.11
EBIT ($mm)
$8,242.20
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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