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closed 10/18/2019 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Lylo Media Group

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced the acquisition of Lylo Media Group, a multinational provider of dubbing, voiceover, subtitling, audio description, and hard-of-hearing services.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Lylo Media Group
Lylo specializes in full localisation services including Dubbing, Subtitling and Audio Services for international Broadcast Television, Streaming OTT and Theatrical content. Clients include the major US studios, OTT providers and International broadcast content owners.
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closed 6/26/2019 via BNC Analysis

Novum Capital Beratungsgesellschaft mbH, acquired MMC Studios

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synopsis: Germany’s MMC Studios, which has hosted such recent international productions as Joseph Gordon-Levitt thriller “7500” and Marco Bellocchio’s Cannes competition film “The Traitor,” is changing hands. Frankfurt-based investment company Novum Capital has acquired the facility in Cologne, one of Germany’s biggest film and TV studios.
buyer: Novum Capital Beratungsgesellschaft mbH
Novum Capital is an independent and owner-operated investment firm with offices in London and Frankfurt. Their partners have wide-ranging experience in the Private Equity and Mezzanine industry and have founded Novum Capital to invest in European mid-sized companies and support them with capital. "
 target parent: DUBAG
target: MMC Studios
MMC Studios is one of Europe’s largest and most advanced TV and film studio operators. MMC offers state-of-the art production and post-production facilities, an excellent art department, TV studios and stages of any size, and production offices for temporary and permanent use
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closed 3/28/2019 via BNC Analysis

Fulwell 73, acquired Creativity Media

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synopsis: Fulwell 73 an independent film and TV production company in the UK, has acquired Creativity Media, a post-production company in London. Creativity Media provides full, managed end-to-end post-production services to help filmmakers tell extraordinary stories. Creativity Media has provided post services to over 90 films and television shows.
buyer: Fulwell 73
Fulwell 73 is an independent film and TV production company in the UK. Fulwell 73 produces many top-quality films and TV programs across different genres. Their portfolio of films and TV programs include The Class of 92, I Am Bolt, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Drop The Mic, and more. "
 target: Creativity Media
Creativity Media is a post-production company in London. Creativity Media provides full, managed end-to-end post-production services to help filmmakers tell extraordinary stories. Creativity Media has provided post services to over 90 films and television shows.
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closed 9/11/2018 via BusinessWire

REAL by FAKE, acquired Local Hero

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synopsis: Montréal-based REAL by FAKE, a Cinematic Production and Post-Production Company, has acquired Local Hero, a next-generation post production facility specializing in DI (Digital Intermediate) color correction for digital cinema.
buyer: REAL by FAKE
With studios and teams in Montréal and Los Angeles, REAL by FAKE ™ is a Cinematic Production and Post-Production Company of cutting-edge digital visual effects for High-End Films and TV Series. "
 target: Local Hero
Local Hero is a next-generation post production facility specializing in DI (Digital Intermediate) color correction for digital cinema. They are a creative boutique for filmmakers to take their project from the camera data out to screen in a high quality and professional environment.
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announced 5/16/2018 via BNC Analysis

Mediapro Group, will acquire VPK PRO

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synopsis: MEDIAPRO, a leading group in the European audiovisual sector, is to acquire VPK PRO, the largest producer of independent television in Slovenia. VPK PRO is specialized in the production and transmission of events as well as in the creation of television programs and has an outstanding presence in Eastern Europe.
buyer: Mediapro Group
MEDIAPRO is a leading group in the European audiovisual sector, unique in content integration, production and audiovisual distribution. It provides the creativity and technical solutions necessary to design, produce and distribute any audiovisual or multi-channel project. "
 target: VPK PRO
VPK PRO is the largest producer of independent television in Slovenia. VPK PRO is specialized in the production and transmission of events as well as in the creation of television programs and has an outstanding presence in Eastern Europe, located in Serbia (Belgrade) and Croatia (Zagreb).
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announced 5/16/2018 via Company Press Release

NEP Group, Inc., will acquire Telerecord

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synopsis: NEP, a worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports, entertainment, music and corporate events, is to acquire Telerecord Srl, a company that provides filming and post television production services. Telerecord is based in Italy.
buyer parent: Crestview Partners
buyer: NEP Group, Inc. (NEPG:$450.72)
Since 1986, NEP has been a worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports, entertainment, music and corporate events. "
 target: Telerecord
Telerecord Srl provides filming and post television production services. The company was founded in 1976 and is based in Italy.
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closed 3/1/2018 via BusinessWire

Park Group merged with Studio Squared,

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synopsis: Film and video production firm Park Group and the content specialists from Studio Squared (S2) have merged as Tilt Creative + Production, a fully integrated creative and production firm formed to assist national and local clients with creation of traditional and digital video content.
buyer: Studio Squared
Studio Squared is a content agency with top creative talent built to move at the speed and scale of retail. They began by launching a digital network that has grown from 350 to 3,500 stores. "
 target: Park Group
Founded in 1986 to offer a full range of video and television production and post-production services, Park Group has been generating solid, creative solutions for 25 years.
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closed 1/17/2018 via BNC Analysis

Industrial Color Brands, acquired Click3X

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synopsis: Industrial Color Studios has acquired Click3X, the pioneering film, video and post production studio founded in 1993 by Peter Corbett and known for its industry expertise spanning such areas as VR, AR, CGI and live streaming.
buyer parent: Frontenac Company LLC
buyer: Industrial Color Brands
Industrial Color Brands partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals, providing a full range of essential production services. They led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to their clients. "
 target: Click3X
Click3X is a pioneering film, video and post production studio founded in 1993 by Peter Corbett and known for its industry expertise spanning such areas as VR, AR, CGI and live streaming.
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closed 12/11/2017 via BNC Analysis

Film Finances Inc., acquired Buff Dubs Pty. Ltd.

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synopsis: Film Finances Inc. (FFI) has acquired Buff Dubs, one of Australia's most innovative post-production services companies with technology leadership in encoding, transcoding, media duplication and mastering. Buff Dubs can process media content of any description and transform, reproduce and aggregate it in the various formats demanded by clients.
buyer: Film Finances Inc. (AIM:FFI:$80.57)
Film Finances Inc. (FFI) is the world leader in completion contracts. They help movies get to the big screen. FFI provides financiers with a service that gives them an assurance that the film will be delivered on time and that the over-budget costs would not be the financier’s responsibility. "
 target: Buff Dubs Pty. Ltd.
Founded in 2005, Buff Dubs Pty. Ltd. is a motion picture and video production company in Marrickville, NSW Australia. They are a market force in encoding, transcoding, media duplication and mastering services in Australia.
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$1.24
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$3
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closed 12/1/2017 via BNC Analysis

Memory-Tech Corp., acquired REAL-T Inc.

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synopsis: Memory-Tech, a Japanese company that manufactures DVDs, CDs, and CD-ROMs, has acquired a 90% stake in REAL-T Inc. from AOI TYO Holdings, a Japan-based holding company mainly engaged in the management business of its subsidiaries. REAL-T Inc. is a post-production company in Japan. The company provides video editing services for animation projects.
buyer: Memory-Tech Corp.
Memory-Tech is a Japanese company that manufactures DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs, and other optical-disc devices. The company also provides packaging services such as customized disc cases. The company provides their services to businesses in the visual, audio, computer, and publishing industries. "
 target parent: AOI TYO Holdings
target: REAL-T Inc.
Founded in 2006, REAL-T Inc. is a post-production company in Japan. The company provides video editing services for animation projects. They have worked with JCSTAFF, A-1 Pictures, SILVER LINK, WHITE FOX, and more.
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announced 10/18/2017 via Reuters

Orient Securities Company Limited, will acquire Mediapro Group

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synopsis: Orient Hontai Capital, the major investment platform of Orient Security, will acquire a 54% stake in the Mediapro Group. The Mediapro Group produces and distributes audiovisual content, administers and distributes sporting events, is a film and interactive content producer and supplier of post-production services.
buyer: Orient Securities Company Limited (SHSE:600958:$1,272.30)
Orient Securities Company Limited is a China A-share and H-share listed securities company. Orient Hontai, via various funds under its management, has participated in domestic and foreign equity investments focusing on media technology and healthcare sectors. "
 target: Mediapro Group
The Mediapro Group is the leading technical services supplier to the audiovisual sector. The company produces and distributes audiovisual content, administers and distributes sporting events, is a film and interactive content producer and supplier of post-production services.
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closed 9/30/2017 via BNC Analysis

Prodigious UK Limited, acquired The Harbor Picture Company Inc.

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synopsis: Prodigious, the Publicis Groupe’s production entity, has acquired Harbor Picture Company, a New York-based production studio that works on film, TV and commercial projects. Harbor's model as a bespoke content creation and execution partner offers clients the benefits of an end-to-end offering with a customized approach for every project.
buyer parent: Publicis Groupe SA
buyer: Prodigious UK Limited
Prodigious designs, produces and delivers brand content across all channels, using the best talent, processes and tools. The result is seamless global execution of multiple content types across all markets, without compromising creative quality. "
 target: The Harbor Picture Company Inc.
Harbor Picture Company is a Soho, NY-based, full-service production and post-production studio that specializes in best-in-class content creation across the commercial, television and feature film categories. Harbor allows brands and storytellers to create highest-caliber creative work at scale.
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announced 9/22/2017 via BNC Analysis

Mediapro Group, will acquire Tres60 Servicios Audiovisuales

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synopsis: Mediapro Group, the leading technical services supplier to the audiovisual sector, has reached an agreement with risk capital fund H.I.G. to acquire Grupo Tres60, a leader in providing comprehensive technical services and equipment for audiovisual production, post-production and advertising, broadcasting television channels and live events.
buyer: Mediapro Group
The Mediapro Group is the leading technical services supplier to the audiovisual sector. The company produces and distributes audiovisual content, administers and distributes sporting events, is a film and interactive content producer and supplier of post-production services. "
 target parent: H.I.G. Capital
target: Tres60 Servicios Audiovisuales
Based in Madrid, Tres60 is a leader in providing comprehensive technical services and equipment for audiovisual production, post-production and advertising, broadcasting television channels and live events.
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closed 5/18/2017 via PR Newswire

Euro Media Group, acquired EBD (European Broadcast Development Srl)

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synopsis: Euro Media Group (EMG), the European leader in technical services and audiovisual services, announces the acquisition of EBD (Euro Broadcast Development) as a major player in the Italian graphic enrichment and statistics market in the sports world.
buyer parent: PAI Partners
buyer: Euro Media Group
Euro Media Group is one of the few independent providers in Europe known world-wide for its technical expertise. Focused on new media, Euro Media Group is recognized for its wealth of experience in international sports, live performances and entertainment production. "
 target: EBD (European Broadcast Development Srl)
EBD (European Broadcast Development) is a holding company whose business was established in 1996 with a focus on sports graphics. Today, EBD focuses on content production, content management, content aggregation and content delivery.
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closed 11/9/2016 via GlobeNewswire

Ymagis Spain S.L.U., acquired Tecnison

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synopsis: Ymagis, the European specialist in digital technologies for the cinema industry, announced the acquisition of Madrid-based Tecnison SA, one of Spain's leading dubbing services companies for cinema, television and multimedia.
buyer parent: Ymagis
buyer: Ymagis Spain S.L.U.
Ymagis is a European leader in advanced digital technology services for the cinema industry. They specialize in visual effects, color services and more. "
 target: Tecnison
Founded in 1974, Tecnison is a company dedicated to audio post production for film, video and TV and one of Spain's leading dubbing services companies for cinema, television and multimedia.
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closed 10/26/2016 via GlobeNewswire

Starbreeze AB, acquired Nozon SPRL

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synopsis: Starbreeze, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, announced its acquisition of Nozon, a post-production facility based in Brussels. They are specialized in high end 3D animation and visual effects for advertising, feature films, animation films and music videos.
buyer: Starbreeze AB (OM:STAR B:$29.96)
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products. Starbreeze creates games by their own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. "
 target: Nozon SPRL
NOZON is a post-production facility based in Brussels. They are specialized in high end 3D animation and visual effects for advertising, feature films, animation films and music videos.
price ($mm)
$7.79
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$3
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closed 9/28/2016 via GlobeNewswire

VSI Group, acquired Sonygraf

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synopsis: Sonygraf, one of Spain’s most prominent dubbing and audio post-production facilities, has been acquired by VSI Group. Now renamed VSI Sonygraf, this high-end, purpose-built 1,500 m2 facility boasts seven sound recording and editing studios, two theatrical mixing rooms, three 5.1 mixing rooms and two post-production suites.
buyer: VSI Group
VSI has been providing a full range of foreign-language versioning to broadcasters, distributors and media companies for over 25 years. With 21 facilities located in four continents, the business employs over 250 staff across offices in the world’s major media hubs. "
 target: Sonygraf
Sonygraf is one of Spain’s most prominent dubbing and audio post-production facilities. Based in central Barcelona, their high-end, purpose-built 1,500 m2 facility boasts seven sound recording and editing studios, two theatrical mixing rooms, three 5.1 mixing rooms and two post-production suites.
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announced 9/14/2016 via BNC Analysis

Huayi Brothers Huayi Entertainment, will acquire Madman

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synopsis: Huayi Brothers Huayi Entertainment aims to acquire Madmanpost. Madmanpost is a post-production film studio who creates realistic scenes with an analogue emotion by using various digital methods. Madmanpost tries to fully understand the scenario a director & a film wish to talk about.
buyer parent: Huayi Brothers Media Corporation
buyer: Huayi Brothers Huayi Entertainment
Huayi Brothers Huayi Entertainment is a Korea-based company principally engaged in the management of entertainers. The Company is also engaged in making films, TV series and original sound tracks (OSTs) of TV series. "
 target: Madman
Madman is a post-production film studio who creates realistic scenes with an analogue emotion by using various digital methods. Madman tries to fully understand the scenario a director & a film wish to talk about.
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closed 6/8/2016 via BNC Analysis

Karma Limited, acquired Coach House Digital Ltd.

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synopsis: The Coach House Studios has been sold to the live streaming and video production company Karma. Coach House Digital is a Twickenham Studios-based TV drama post-production and Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) firm.
buyer: Karma Limited
Karma Limited is a creative London based multi platform video production company as well as a digital content provider. Agencies, brands, broadcasters and anyone going live always love working with Karma Limited. Karma Limited makes great films that keep their clients happy. "
 target: Coach House Digital Ltd.
Coach House Digital is a Twickenham Studios-based TV drama post-production and Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) firm.
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announced 4/29/2016 via BNC Analysis

Ymagis, will acquire ST'501

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synopsis: Ymagis, the European specialist in digital technology for the movie industry, has signed an agreement to acquire ST'501, a French specialist in live subtitling for the audiovisual industry.
buyer: Ymagis (ENXTPA:MAGIS:$185.69)
Founded in 2007 and managed by professionals from the motion picture and high-tech industries, Ymagis Group is a European leader in advanced digital technology services for the cinema industry. "
 target: ST'501
Founded in 1996, ST ‘501, specializing in audiovisual post-production services, provides multilingual subtitles for all media (cinema, DVD, television). Over the years, it has diversified its activities to include offline captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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$3
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closed 10/18/2019 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Lylo Media Group

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced the acquisition of Lylo Media Group, a multinational provider of dubbing, voiceover, subtitling, audio description, and hard-of-hearing services.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Lylo Media Group
Lylo specializes in full localisation services including Dubbing, Subtitling and Audio Services for international Broadcast Television, Streaming OTT and Theatrical content. Clients include the major US studios, OTT providers and International broadcast content owners.
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closed 2/14/2013 via PR Newswire

Lylo ltd. merged with Woods TV SAS,

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synopsis: Woods TV SAS and Woods Communications Ltd. President and Founder, Tom Woods is pleased to announce that Woods TV SAS and LYLO successfully completed a merger of the two entities. LYLO has all the tools, know-how and bi-lingual experts needed to provide a high quality full post-production service for all types of audio-visual projects.
buyer: Woods TV SAS
Woods TV SAS offers dubbing, subtitling, production, and programming services to broadcasters, distributors, and independent producers in France and internationally. "
 target: Lylo ltd.
LYLO is a post production facility with studios in the heart of Paris, London and Brussels. LYLO has all the tools, know-how and bi-lingual experts needed to provide a high quality full post-production service for all types of audio-visual projects at excellent prices.
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closed 10/21/2019 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Sublime Subtitling & Translation

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced the acquisition of Sublime Subtitling & Translation, a company based in Spain that specializes in audiovisual translation and subtitling for global entertainment clients.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Sublime Subtitling & Translation
Sublime is a Translation and Subtitling Company based in Spain. They offer a wide range of solutions including Translation, Subtitling and Localization in multiple languages for international, regional, and local content owners, aggregators, broadcasters, and distributors.
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closed 10/21/2019 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Lassostudios

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, acquired Lassostudios, a Madrid-based company that specializes in dubbing, voiceover, subtitling, audio description, closed captioning, and other post-production services.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Lassostudios
Founded in Madrid in 2011, Lassostudios specializes in dubbing, voiceover, subtitling, audio description, closed captioning, and other post-production services, delivered primarily to entertainment clients in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.
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closed 10/18/2019 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Lylo Media Group

See 240 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced the acquisition of Lylo Media Group, a multinational provider of dubbing, voiceover, subtitling, audio description, and hard-of-hearing services.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Lylo Media Group
Lylo specializes in full localisation services including Dubbing, Subtitling and Audio Services for international Broadcast Television, Streaming OTT and Theatrical content. Clients include the major US studios, OTT providers and International broadcast content owners.
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closed 9/6/2019 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired MoGi Group

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, has acquired MoGi Group, a Dublin-based gaming solutions house recognized as a premier partner for studios, developers, and content owners in the gaming space. MoGi provides video game localization, community management, player support, and more.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. More than 5,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect’s GlobalLink Product Suite to simplify the management of multilingual content. The company is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. "
 target: MoGi Group
Dublin-based MoGi Group provides world-class video game localization, community management, player support, quality assurance and games testing, voice-over recording, cybersecurity, tool development, art design, and age rating services to over 650 satisfied clients worldwide.
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closed 2/11/2019 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Propulse Video

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced the acquisition of Propulse Video, a specialized audiovisual production company that creates animated and live action video content—including sales, explainer, and training videos—for a wide range of brands and businesses.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Propulse Video
Propulse Video is a specialized audiovisual production company that creates animated and live action video content—including sales, explainer, and training videos—for a wide range of brands and businesses.
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closed 12/19/2018 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Applanga

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, has acquired Applanga, an innovative, cloud-based translation management system that can be easily integrated into mobile and web apps to streamline and automate localization processes. The company is headquartered in Berlin.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s leading provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Applanga
Founded in 2015, Applanga is an innovative, cloud-based translation management system that can be easily integrated into mobile and web apps to streamline and automate localization processes. The company is headquartered in Berlin.
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closed 8/31/2018 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Tauyou

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced it has completed the acquisition of language technology company Tauyou. Tauyou is one of the leading companies in artificial intelligence for translation, with a service offering including rule-based, statistical, and neural MT engines.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Tauyou
Tauyou is one of the leading companies in artificial intelligence for translation, with a service offering including rule-based, statistical, and neural MT engines. Its machine translation solutions help companies reduce costs and delivery times while entering new markets with efficient solutions.
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closed 6/19/2018 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired TranslateNow

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions, announced it has acquired TranslateNow, a former competitor. TranslateNow fulfills the demand for high-quality Asian translation services. With 20 years of experience in Asia, the team are recognized experts in managing complex translation and localization projects.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: TranslateNow
TranslateNow’s mission is to help companies in the US and Asia drive international revenue through improved global communications. They are led by a team of seasoned localization professionals passionate about blending language with the world’s most advanced translation technology.
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announced 12/11/2013 via BusinessWire

Vasont Systems Inc. will be merged with TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.,

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of global language services and related technologies, announced a merger agreement with Vasont Systems, an industry leader in component content management system (CCMS) software and XML data services.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 70 cities on five continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Vasont Systems Inc.
Vasont Systems is a provider of content management software and data services in the information management and publishing industry.
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closed 10/4/2012 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Legal Solutions, acquired Digital Reef, Inc.

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synopsis: TransPerfect Legal Solutions, a leading global provider of legal support services, announced the acquisition of Boston-based Digital Reef, Inc. Digital Reef is a leading eDiscovery software provider for corporations, law firms, and litigation support service providers with complex discovery requirements.
buyer parent: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
buyer: TransPerfect Legal Solutions
TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) is an industry leader in global legal support. Founded in 1992, TLS offers a full suite of services, including digital forensics and e-discovery, web-based hosting and review, legal staffing, language services, court reporting, and paper discovery and production. "
 target: Digital Reef, Inc.
Named a Market Leader in IDC’s 2011 MarketScape of stand-alone ECA applications, Digital Reef is a leading eDiscovery software provider helping corporations, law firms, and litigation support service providers with their largest and most complex eDiscovery matters.
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closed 5/30/2012 via BusinessWire

Yamane Documentation merged with TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.,

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions, announced a merger with Tokyo-based Yamane Documentation. Yamane Documentation’s service offerings include translation, website localization/development, desktop publishing, and technical writing, with a focus on Japanese and English content.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 70 cities on five continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Yamane Documentation
Founded in 1995 in Tokyo, Yamane Documentation offers business translation, technical translation, localization services, web development, manual writing, and IR/CSR services in areas such as financial, legal, life sciences, and manufacturing.
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closed 4/6/2012 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Legal Solutions, acquired Counselor Resource Group, LLC

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synopsis: TransPerfect Legal Solutions, a leading global provider of legal support services, announced the acquisition of Washington DC-based Counselor Resource Group, LLC (CRG). CRG is an industry leader in litigation support and electronic discovery with a core focus on proactive and reactive e-discovery consulting and service-based solutions.
buyer parent: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
buyer: TransPerfect Legal Solutions
TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) is an industry leader in global legal support. Founded in 1992, TLS offers a full suite of services, including digital forensics and e-discovery, web-based hosting and review, legal staffing, language services, court reporting, and paper discovery and production. "
 target: Counselor Resource Group, LLC
Counselor Resource Group, LLC is a proven leader in proactive and reactive management of Electronically Stored Information, Electronic Discovery processing, Litigation Support and Document Management services.
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closed 11/14/2011 via BusinessWire

WorldLingo merged with TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.,

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions, announced a merger with WorldLingo. Based in Las Vegas, WorldLingo specializes in translation technology and other solutions for website localization, as well as document, instant message, e-mail, and real-time chat translation.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 70 cities on five continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: WorldLingo
WorldLingo is a leading provider of integrated, online translation solutions, with services ranging from cost-effective machine translation solutions to professional human translation and culturally sensitive localization.
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closed 6/29/2011 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Milim Writing & Translation Services Ltd.

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held language services provider, announced the acquisition of Milim Writing & Translation Services Ltd. Based in Tel Aviv, Milim specializes in translation, localization, desktop publishing, and technical writing services, with particular expertise in right-to-left languages.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the largest privately held language services provider in the world. From 58 offices on 4 continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in over 100 languages to multinationals worldwide, with a global network of over 4,000 linguists and subject-area specialists. "
 target: Milim Writing & Translation Services Ltd.
Founded in 1987, Milim Writing & Translation Services Ltd. is one of Israel’s premier language service providers. Milim’s linguistic expertise includes Hebrew, Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Spanish, and German, as well as a number of other Middle Eastern and Eastern European languages.
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closed 4/26/2010 via BusinessWire

Astoria Software, Inc. merged with TransPerfect,

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synopsis: TransPerfect, a world leader in translation services and technology, and Astoria Software, a leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS)/on-demand Component Content Management (CCM) software, announced that they have completed a merger.
buyer: TransPerfect
TransPerfect is the largest privately held language services provider in the world. From 58 offices on 4 continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in over 100 languages to multinationals worldwide, with a global network of over 4,000 linguists and subject-area specialists. "
 target: Astoria Software, Inc.
Astoria Software drives efficiencies in dynamic product documentation with on-demand delivery of structured content management. Astoria On-Demand reduces documentation costs up to 90% and compresses product launch cycles from months to weeks.
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closed 12/1/2008 via PR Newswire

Iverson Language Associates, Inc. merged with Transperfect,

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world's largest privately-held language services provider, announced that it has completed a merger with Iverson Language Associates, a Milwaukee-based provider of technical translation services.
buyer: Transperfect
TransPerfect is a family of companies including TransPerfect Translations, TransPerfect Staffing, TransPerfect Document Management, TransPerfect Transcriptions, TransPerfect Deal Interactive, and Translations.com. TransPerfect is one of the world's leading providers of language services. "
 target: Iverson Language Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1986 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Iverson Language Associates, Inc. provides strategic solutions for managing document translation. Their clients are companies and organizations that recognize the value of a strategic approach to managing their language needs.
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closed 5/20/2008 via BusinessWire

Transperfect, acquired Overtaal

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the largest privately held language services provider in the world, has completed an acquisition of Overtaal, a Netherlands-based provider of translation and language training services for the European Union, as well as for a diverse range of legal, financial, and corporate clients.
buyer: Transperfect
TransPerfect is a family of companies including TransPerfect Translations, TransPerfect Staffing, TransPerfect Document Management, TransPerfect Transcriptions, TransPerfect Deal Interactive, and Translations.com. TransPerfect is one of the world's leading providers of language services. "
 target: Overtaal
Overtaal serves customers in Netherlands and abroad, providing document translation services to the European Union, other governmental institutions, and a range of corporate clients. Overtaal’s Language Training Business Unit provides training services throughout the Netherlands.
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closed 4/17/2007 via BusinessWire

Transperfect, acquired Deal Interactive

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synopsis: TransPerfect, a global leader in technology-enabled solutions for legal professionals, announced the acquisition of Deal Interactive LLC, the world’s third largest provider of web-based solutions for virtual due diligence data rooms that support M&A transactions.
buyer: Transperfect
TransPerfect is a family of companies including TransPerfect Translations, TransPerfect Staffing, TransPerfect Document Management, TransPerfect Transcriptions, TransPerfect Deal Interactive, and Translations.com. TransPerfect is one of the world's leading providers of language services. "
 target: Deal Interactive
Deal Interactive is a provider of web-based virtual data room solutions enabling firms to conduct due diligence in a secure online environment.Fast repository creation and 24/7 support help corporations, financial institutions, and law firms achieve cost and time efficiencies during the M&A process.
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closed 6/19/2018 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired TranslateNow

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synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions, announced it has acquired TranslateNow, a former competitor. TranslateNow fulfills the demand for high-quality Asian translation services. With 20 years of experience in Asia, the team are recognized experts in managing complex translation and localization projects.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: TranslateNow
TranslateNow’s mission is to help companies in the US and Asia drive international revenue through improved global communications. They are led by a team of seasoned localization professionals passionate about blending language with the world’s most advanced translation technology.
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closed 6/29/2011 via BusinessWire

TransPerfect Translations International, Inc., acquired Milim Writing & Translation Services Ltd.

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held language services provider, announced the acquisition of Milim Writing & Translation Services Ltd. Based in Tel Aviv, Milim specializes in translation, localization, desktop publishing, and technical writing services, with particular expertise in right-to-left languages.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the largest privately held language services provider in the world. From 58 offices on 4 continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in over 100 languages to multinationals worldwide, with a global network of over 4,000 linguists and subject-area specialists. "
 target: Milim Writing & Translation Services Ltd.
Founded in 1987, Milim Writing & Translation Services Ltd. is one of Israel’s premier language service providers. Milim’s linguistic expertise includes Hebrew, Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Spanish, and German, as well as a number of other Middle Eastern and Eastern European languages.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/1/2008 via PR Newswire

Iverson Language Associates, Inc. merged with Transperfect,

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TransPerfect, the world's largest privately-held language services provider, announced that it has completed a merger with Iverson Language Associates, a Milwaukee-based provider of technical translation services.
buyer: Transperfect
TransPerfect is a family of companies including TransPerfect Translations, TransPerfect Staffing, TransPerfect Document Management, TransPerfect Transcriptions, TransPerfect Deal Interactive, and Translations.com. TransPerfect is one of the world's leading providers of language services. "
 target: Iverson Language Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1986 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Iverson Language Associates, Inc. provides strategic solutions for managing document translation. Their clients are companies and organizations that recognize the value of a strategic approach to managing their language needs.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/30/2012 via BusinessWire

Yamane Documentation merged with TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.,

See 12 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TransPerfect, the world’s largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions, announced a merger with Tokyo-based Yamane Documentation. Yamane Documentation’s service offerings include translation, website localization/development, desktop publishing, and technical writing, with a focus on Japanese and English content.
buyer: TransPerfect Translations International, Inc.
TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 70 cities on five continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. "
 target: Yamane Documentation
Founded in 1995 in Tokyo, Yamane Documentation offers business translation, technical translation, localization services, web development, manual writing, and IR/CSR services in areas such as financial, legal, life sciences, and manufacturing.
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