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10/2020

AMPLEXOR acquired by ACOLAD

LUXEMBOURG Facility Management / BPO & Outsourcing / Document Management EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Acolad Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Amplexor, executing a transformative consolidation within the global language services and content management industry. The tie-up creates an international heavyweight, with the combined group's headcount set to surpass 2,000 employees globally. Strategically, the transaction significantly expands Acolad’s geographic reach into the United States, Eastern Europe, and the DACH region, while unlocking immediate cross-selling opportunities by embedding Amplexor’s advanced digital experience solutions into Acolad's network. Post-merger, the unified group is projected to generate combined revenues exceeding €270 million for the 2020 financial year. The executive leadership will be spearheaded by Acolad's Chairman Benjamin du Fraysseix and CEO Olivier Marcheteau, with Amplexor's CEO Mark Evenepoel supporting the strategic transition. The closing of the transaction remains subject to customary antitrust clearances and regulatory approvals.

As a reminder, the company had previously completed an external growth operation by acquiring Sajan in 2017.

AMPLEXOR, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.1x).

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Target

Amplexor operates as a top-tier global provider of content management and language services, leveraging extensive expertise to deliver comprehensive digital solutions. Headquartered with a broad international footprint, Amplexor maintains 41 offices across 23 countries, ensuring a deep commercial presence in North America, Eastern Europe, and the DACH region. The company specializes in technical fields, serving mission-critical sectors such as aerospace, defense, life sciences, energy, and the public sector. Its core offering includes turnkey solutions spanning software technologies, systems integration, strategic consulting, and digital experience management. The business model of Amplexor is structured around recurring service contracts and long-term client partnerships, monetizing its proprietary workflows through a vast network of over 12,000 professional linguists. By addressing complex regulatory compliance and international content distribution needs, Amplexor provides high-value operational continuity for multinational corporations that require highly secured, multi-market digital documentation and localization frameworks.

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Other operations with AMPLEXOR

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
04/2017AMPLEXORSAJANUNITED STATESFacility Management

Amplexor acquired 100% of Sajan. This transaction was structured as a merger that resulted in the target being delisted from the Nasdaq exchange. The acquisition was a strategic move to establish a solid foothold in the North American market, a region where the acquirer had previously sought expansion through joint ventures. The strategy focused on combining the target's proprietary translation management technology and American market presence with the acquirer's global scale and specialized industrial expertise. Despite the target's underwhelming financial performance in the year prior to the deal, the acquirer saw significant value in its technology platform and client portfolio.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: acolad