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Appen

Software & Services

Appen Limited is a global leader in high-quality data for machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). The company works closely with tech companies to improve AI performance, leveraging a global crowd workforce to provide data annotation and model training services. Positioned strongly in the AI market, Appen offers scalable solutions to clients looking to enhance their speech recognition, ...

artificial intelligence

data annotation

machine learning

speech recognition

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short percentage2.93%

reported shorts7.8M

shares on issue265.611M

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About

website

appen.com

industry

Software & Services

address

Level 6, 9 Help Street, CHATSWOOD, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2067

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Key Metrics

market cap

$504.66M

price$1.90

eps$-0.11

employees

1,130

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Industry & Focus

artificial intelligence

data annotation

machine learning

speech recognition

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Company Overview

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Company History

Founded in 1996, Appen Limited began as a small localization consultancy in Australia. Over the years, it evolved to become a key player in AI by acquiring Leapforce in 2017, significantly expanding its reach in data annotation and its global annotator workforce. The company went public on the Australian Stock Exchange in January 2015 and has consistently invested in advancing artificial intelligence tech through strategic partnerships and technological innovations.

Competitive Advantages

Appen's competitive advantages include its extensive global crowd of over one million skilled contractors providing scalable data solutions, proprietary technology ensuring high-quality data outputs, and strong partnerships with leading tech companies that expand its influence in AI and machine learning sectors.

Risk Factors

•Intense competition in AI and data services might compress margins
•Reliance on a few major customers for significant revenue
•Data privacy regulations impacting operations

Recent Developments

Last 6 months

In the past six months, Appen has announced a strategic partnership with a leading AI research firm to enhance cognitive computing capabilities and released its 2023 fiscal Q2 results showing steady growth in core AI services despite market volatility.

Key People

Leadership team at Appen

Dr. Armughan Ahmad

CEO

Dr. Armughan Ahmad joined Appen as CEO in 2022, bringing over two decades of experience in technology transformation and innovation from top-tier technology companies.

Kevin Levine

CFO

Kevin Levine has been serving as Appen's CFO, providing financial leadership and strategic guidance to reinforce the company's global positioning and operational performance.

Financial Reports

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Financial Report

Financial ReportDec 31, 2025via smart_crawler

January 11, 2024Notification of cessation of securities - APXDownload