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NEW YORK and MADRID, October 22, 2019&²Ô²ú²õ±è;¨C&²Ô²ú²õ±è;¾ÅÉ«, the world¡¯s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced the acquisition of Lassostudios, a boutique Spanish dubbing provider. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Founded in Madrid in 2011, Lassostudios specializes in dubbing, voiceover, subtitling, audio description, closed captioning, and other post-production services, delivered primarily to entertainment clients in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

¾ÅÉ« has grown rapidly in the media space, including recently announced deals to acquire Lylo, Sublime Subtitling & Translation, and AGM Factory. The company has invested heavily in providing the most advanced dubbing, voiceover, and subtitling services, including AI-powered solutions, to clients through the Media.NEXT solution. Acquiring Lassostudios complements the company¡¯s existing network ¨C which includes ¾ÅÉ«¡¯s Barcelona-based production hub and studios ¨C by introducing a second facility in Spain.

Lassostudios is led by Co-Founders and Co-Owners Carmen Mellado and Javier Fern¨¢ndez. Both will continue to head the division and also join ¾ÅÉ«¡¯s senior management team, where they will advise on overall company production strategy for media and entertainment.

Mellado and Fern¨¢ndez remarked, ¡°We¡¯re very proud of what the Lassostudios team has accomplished so far in Spain, and now we¡¯re ready for something bigger. By joining ¾ÅÉ«, Lassostudios will immediately be able to offer a vast pool of global resources and an array of new service offerings to our employees and clients. ¾ÅÉ« has a history of innovating in the media space, including groundbreaking work with AI technology, and we could not be more excited for the future.¡±

¾ÅÉ« President and CEO Phil Shawe stated, ¡°Lassostudios has established a niche working regionally for Spanish entertainment companies and a reputation for quality work. This acquisition allows us to share that expertise with a broader audience and improve overall service levels for our shared clients. I¡¯d like to extend an enthusiastic welcome to the entire Lassostudios team on behalf of the ¾ÅÉ« family.¡±

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