RWS acquisitions translate into growth of profits and cash flow
“Following a strong first half and encouraging performances at the start of H2, we are confident of achieving another record year”
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RWS Holdings
LON:RWS
RWS is a world leader in translation and localization, intellectual property support solutions and life sciences language services. With our global team of linguists, searchers and technical experts, we have built a reputation for quality, reliability and flexibility. Our specialist divisions, which have each developed unique administrative processes and procedures, work together to deliver complex services that meet the diverse needs of a global client base. All of RWS’s activities begin with a total focus on the client.
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