TransPerfect Expands with Acquisition of MPC and The Mill
Deal News | Apr 14, 2025 | Globenewswire
TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, announced the acquisition of two France-based studios under the Technicolor Group—MPC and The Mill. MPC Paris, known for its post-production and visual effects prowess in the film industry, boasts work on films such as 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'Emilia Pérez'. The Mill Paris serves the creative content needs in advertising and brand industries. Both studios will retain their brand identities and leadership under TransPerfect; Beatrice Bauwens and Fabien Godenche will continue their roles in MPC and The Mill, respectively, while integrating into TransPerfect's senior management. The acquisition reinforces TransPerfect's footprint in the media sector, aligning with its previous purchase of Technicolor Games division. Legal representation for TransPerfect was provided by Coblence avocats. Phil Shawe, President and Co-CEO of TransPerfect, emphasized the added value and continuity this acquisition brings to their global operations.
Sectors
- Media and Entertainment
- Translation and Localization
Geography
- France – The acquired companies, MPC and The Mill, are based in France and were part of the French Technicolor Group.
- United States – TransPerfect, the acquiring company, has its global headquarters in New York, USA.
Industry
- Media and Entertainment – The acquisition involves companies that offer creative content solutions and post-production services for the film and advertising industry.
- Translation and Localization – TransPerfect operates as a language and AI solutions provider, facilitating content management across multiple languages and regions.
Financials
- Not Disclosed – The financial terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPerfect | Bidding Company | Company | The world's largest provider of language and AI solutions, headquartered in New York. |
| MPC | Target Company | Company | A Paris-based post-production and visual effects studio for film and episodic industry. |
| The Mill | Target Company | Company | A Paris-based full-service creative content studio for advertising and brand experience industries. |
| Technicolor Group | Selling Company | Company | A parent company of MPC and The Mill, involved in this transaction. |
| Coblence Avocats | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal representation for TransPerfect during the transaction. |
| Phil Shawe | Co-CEO and President | Person | President and Co-CEO of TransPerfect, involved in the acquisition announcement. |
| Beatrice Bauwens | Studio Head of MPC | Person | Leads MPC and will continue her role under TransPerfect Media. |
| Fabien Godenche | Managing Director of The Mill | Person | Leads The Mill and will continue his tenure under TransPerfect Media. |