Amex GBT to purchase CWT for $871m

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    American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has today announced it will acquire CWT for approximately US$570 million (AU$871.23m).

    The transaction will be funded by a combination of stock and cash and is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals.

    CWT serves 4,000 customers and is expected to generate approximately US$850m (AU$1.3b) of revenues and US$70 million–$80 million (AU$107m-$122m) of adjusted earnings before interest taxation depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) in 2024.

    Paul Abbott, Amex GBT’s CEO, said: “Bringing CWT onto the proven Amex GBT software and services model will create more choice for customers, more opportunities for people and more value for shareholders.”

    After the acquisition closes, CWT customers would have access to Amex GBT’s proprietary software and services for travel and expense, including Neo1, Neo and Egencia, in addition to Select, which enables customers to integrate with technology partners.

    Customers would have access to the broadest portfolio of professional services, including meetings and events, consulting and sustainability solutions and Amex GBT’s marketplace would provide access to the most comprehensive and competitive content in the industry.

    CWT CEO Patrick Andersen said: “Joining forces with Amex GBT helps accelerate our vision of a tech-enabled future for business travel, where people and technology combine to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are highly confident in the value creation of the combined company.”

    Featured Image: Business men shaking hands – iStock/nuttapong punna

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