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Keywords Studios reports 'excellent' first half; acquires UK-based Trailerfarm

Published: 17:28 18 Sep 2018 AEST

Keywords Studios PLC's (LON:KWS) chief executive Andrew Day spoke to Proactive Investors following the release of their 2018 interim results.

Revenue, including contributions from acquisitions, increased by 72% to €110.0mln in the first half of 2018 from €63.8mln in the corresponding period of 2017.

On a constant currency basis, the increase was 84%.

On a separate note, Day mentions that the renowned Hollywood sound designer, Scott Gershin and his Sound Lab team, have joined Keywords from Technicolor.

Sound Lab is a leader in the video game and immersive entertainment market (virtual reality/augmented reality, or VR/AR) and provides sound services for movies and streaming (over the top - OTT content).

Keywords has also acquired The TrailerFarm Ltd, a Brighton-based company that produces trailers for the marketing and support of video games.

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