Let me take you back to the late 1990s, in the prehistoric era of the language industry — when we still used paper dictionaries and hadn’t yet invented a jungle of acronyms for ourselves. Back then, I had a small translation business called Lexis. A typical small Italian translation agency
1. Introduction In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), choosing whether to be a buyer or a seller it’s a strategic one that can redefine your company’s future. Yet many business owners approach M&A reactively, waiting for an offer or opportunity to land in their inbox. That’s a risky
Introduction: Why M&A Matters for LSPs The language services industry is changing fast. Consolidation is accelerating. Larger groups expand with acquisitions, while technology reshapes service delivery. For small and mid-sized LSPs, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no longer just for the big players. They are a practical strategy to unlock
