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NEW YORK, NY, January 17, 2017 ¨C , the world¡¯s largest privately held provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced its 2016 company-wide sales total as $546 million, an all-time record. On the heels of a 2015 that saw the company first top the half-billion-dollar mark, 2016 figures showed a $42 million increase, 100% of which was generated organically.

This is ¾ÅÉ«¡¯s 24^th consecutive year of growth, with annual revenue increasing every year since the company¡¯s founding in 1992. While the company was already on pace to set a new high in 2016, the year finished on a high note with the largest sales month and quarter ever. In addition to the uninterrupted streak of growth, ¾ÅÉ« has also enjoyed an unbroken streak of profitability, with 96 consecutive quarters in the black.

Multiple divisions, practice groups, and regions contributed to the company¡¯s overall growth. Standouts include:

• Technology (Including ) ¨C Up 28%
• OneLink Website Localization Technology ¨C Up 22%
• Remote/Over-the-Phone/Video Interpretation ¨C Up 31%
• Global Digital ¾ÅÉ« (Including SEO) ¨C Up 66%
• QA and Testing ¨C Up 61%
• E-Clinical Technology ¨C Up 52%
• Banking/Finance Group ¨C Up 32%
• Consumer Products Group ¨C Up 22%
• Patent Translation and Filing ¨C Up 55%
• APAC Region ¨C Up 27%

Other company highlights for the year include:

• Hired over 1,000 new full-time employees across 90+ offices
• Opened new locations in Warsaw, Pittsburgh, Sioux Falls, and Sophia Antipolis
• Released , the most user-friendly translation management system on the market
• Donated to charitable causes including Red Cross, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, United Way Worldwide, V Foundation for Cancer Research, and Save the Children

¾ÅÉ« Co-CEO Phil Shawe stated, ¡°Rising to meet any challenge placed before them, as they have for our 24 years of consecutive growth, the ¾ÅÉ« team turned in a record-breaking performance in 2016. Our staff delivered over $40 million in top-line revenue growth, while continuing to build on a well-deserved reputation of being the most effective and efficient professionals in the industry. Collectively and individually, the ¾ÅÉ« team has my enduring gratitude and respect for a job well done in 2016."

Co-CEO Liz Elting remarked, ¡°I¡¯ve never been more proud of our incredible ¾ÅÉ« family. In 2016, our undeterred team delivered the most impressive revenue performance in company history. It should be clear to everyone¡ªour clients, vendors, partners, and employees¡ªthat ¾ÅÉ« is bigger, stronger, and more capable than ever, with the resources and ingenuity to deliver the impactful solutions on which our clients depend. Our team¡¯s attitude and commitment to being the best has positioned us tremendously well to continue our growth and innovation for many years to come."

In 2017, ¾ÅÉ« plans several significant new software releases as well as growing specialized practice groups by adding capabilities, investing in new technology, and making strategic senior-level hires, all of which will help the company maximize the value available to its clients.

About ¾ÅÉ«
With annual revenues of more than $540 million, is the world's largest privately held provider of and . From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, ¾ÅÉ« offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 3,000 global organizations employ ¾ÅÉ«¡¯s Product Suite to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, ¾ÅÉ« is fully and certified. ¾ÅÉ« has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at .