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Amex GBT completes acquisition of CWT for ~$540M; $155M annual synergies expected
Global Business Travel Group, Inc.
- Issued 50.4M shares of Common Stock as consideration; valued at ~$540M on cash-free, debt-free basis.
- Company expects ~$155M in annual run-rate synergies from the acquisition within 3 years.
- Holdback of 400,000 shares and $13.66M increase in Debt-Like Items, reducing purchase price.
- CWT customers gain access to Amex GBT's suite including Neo, Egencia, and Select.
- Updated FY2025 guidance including CWT impact to be provided on next earnings call in November.
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