How many acquisitions has SDL made so far?

SDL has completed 6 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $54.3M.

Which sectors does SDL target for acquisitions?

Most of SDL's acquisitions are in Localization Tech (2) and MarketingTech (2).

In which year did SDL make the most acquisitions?

SDL was most active in 2010, with 2 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 6 Acquisitions by SDL (Apr 2026)

SDL has made a total of 6 acquisitions. Peak activity occurred in 2010 with 2 acquisitions, alongside single acquisitions in 2011 and 2018. Acquisitions span 2 countries: United States (5 acquisitions) and United Kingdom (1 acquisition). Activity covers 5 sectors, including MarketingTech (2 acquisitions), Localization Tech (2 acquisitions), and E-Commerce Enablers (1 acquisition). As of the current calendar year, 0 acquisitions have been completed. The most recent acquisition was Donnelley Language Solutions, a language translation services provider founded in 1864 and based in New York City. This acquisition, completed in July 2018, was for $77.5M.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of SDL:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2018	1
2011	1
2010	2
2008	1
2005	1

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Recent acquisitions by SDL

SDL's most recent acquisition - Donnelley Language Solutions is a Provider of language translation services, founded in 1864 and located in New York City. SDL acquired it in July 2018 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by SDL sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
Jul 16, 2018	Donnelley Language Solutions	gqok	wsiy	65	483
Dec 2011	Alterian	fnbs	ddeb	16	961
Jul 15, 2010	Language Weaver	ehec	qnez	33	441
Jan 18, 2010	Fredhopper	fpqd	wqii	86	322
Feb 11, 2008	Idiom Technologies	xqhr	cu{j	44	953

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