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Keywords Studios (KWS LN)

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Keywords Studios plc provides technical services to the video game industry in Ireland, Japan, Italy, Canada, the United States, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Spain. It offers localization services related to translation and cultural adaptation of in-game text and audio scripts in various game platforms and genres; and localization testing services consisting of testing the linguistic correctness and cultural acceptability of computer games. The company also provides audio/voiceover services, including script translation, actor selection, and talent management through pre-production, audio direction, recording, and post-production, such as native language quality assurance of the recordings. In addition, it offers functional testing services related to quality assurance services provided to game producers to ensure game functions; and art creation services relate to the production of graphical art assets for inclusion in the video game, including concept art creation, as well as 2D and 3D art asset production and animation. Further, the company provides customer support services related to the live operations support, such as community management, player support, and associated services to producers of games. It serves video game developers and publishers. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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09 Aug 2017 19:18Issuer-paid

French audio and localisation consolidation

The acquisition of four French companies gives Keywords Studios strong capabilities across all major European languages for localisation and...

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28 Jul 2017 21:15Issuer-paid

Firing on all cylinders

Strong trading nearly across the board reaffirms the strength of Keywords Studios’ model and prompts a further 8% upgrade to FY17 EPS. We believe...

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22 May 2017 18:06Issuer-paid

Red Hot art acquisition

Keywords Studios’ $6m acquisition of Red Hot CG further strengthens the company’s position in the art service line, in China and with electronic...

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18 May 2017 15:55Issuer-paid

A new string to the bow

Keyword’s acquisition of GameSim for $4.76m marks the company’s long planned entry into engineering. We expect follow-on acquisitions as it...

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07 Apr 2017 21:37Issuer-paid

Compelling game plan, executed well

FY16 was a strong year for Keywords Studios both financially and operationally, with EPS growing by 61% and acquisitions strengthening the business...

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