At what enterprise value was SAJAN acquired in 2017?

During the acquisition of SAJAN by AMPLEXOR in 2017, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M USD. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Business Services industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of SAJAN when it was acquired by AMPLEXOR?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for SAJAN is in the range of Above 20x. For comparison, the Business Services sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.3x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was SAJAN acquired by AMPLEXOR?

SAJAN was acquired by AMPLEXOR in 2017.

What was the revenue of SAJAN at the time of the deal?

The revenue of SAJAN at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M USD. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of SAJAN during the acquisition?

SAJAN's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 0M - 5M USD. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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SAJAN acquired by AMPLEXOR

UNITED STATES Facility Management / BPO & Outsourcing / Document Management EV 10M - 30M USD

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 in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level than the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.3x).

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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.

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M USD

Revenue range: 25M - 50M USD

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M USD

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