Trading Update and Notice of Results

SDL plc

Trading Update and Notice of Results

21 January 2019, Maidenhead, U.K. - SDL plc ("SDL" or "the Group"), a leader in global content management and language translation software and services, is providing an update on its financial performance for the year ending 31 December 2018.

SDL plc is pleased to announce that it expects revenues to be in the range of £323m - £325m and adjusted EBITA1 for the period to be in line with expectations, at no less than £28.5m (2017: £22.0m). All parts of the business have performed well.

Net cash at 31 December 2018, after the $77.5m acquisition of Donnelley Language Solutions and equity fundraising of £36.2m, was £14.4m (2017: £22.7m).

Adolfo Hernandez, CEO of SDL plc, commented:

'We are very pleased with the financial and strategic progress made in 2018, which has included the roll-out of our business automation platform, investment in our technology platforms and the acquisition of Donnelley Language Solutions, which was completed in July. We look forward to driving further strategic progress, profit growth and shareholder value in 2019.'

SDL will release its full year results on 20 March 2019.

1Adjusted EBITA is defined as earnings before interest, tax, amortisation of acquired intangibles and exceptional costs

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