SAJAN acquired by AMPLEXOR
Context
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.
SAJAN, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of Above 20x, a level significantly higher than the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.4x).
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Target
Sajan is a leading American provider of language services and cloud-based translation management technology. Based in River Falls, Wisconsin, the company specializes in multilingual content solutions, including language translation, technical consulting, and content analysis for global brands. The organization developed a proprietary software platform to automate and streamline the translation lifecycle for diverse industries. Before its acquisition, the company was publicly traded on the Nasdaq and was recognized for its innovative "Sajan Transcreation" model, which focused on adapting marketing content for international markets.
Ent. Value
$10–30M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
below 1.5x
EV / EBITDA
Above 20x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (USD)
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REFERENCES
Valuation range: EV $10–30M
Revenue range: $25–50M
EBITDA range: $0–5M
EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x
EV/EBITDA range: Above 20x
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