M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
GBTG posts record Q1 EBITDA; agrees to acquire CWT for $570M
Global Business Travel Group, Inc.
- Q1 revenue $610M (+6% YoY); record Q1 Adjusted EBITDA $123M (+24% YoY).
- Reiterated full-year 2024 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges.
- Definitive agreement to acquire CWT for $570M (2.5x EBITDA, including $155M synergies).
- LTM total new wins value $3.3B; 96% customer retention; share gains continue.
- Positive Q1 free cash flow $24M; leverage ratio lowered to 2.2x.