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Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (NYSE: GBTG) operates American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), which regularly issues news and updates on its business travel, expense, and meetings & events operations. This news page aggregates company press releases and market announcements so readers can follow how Amex GBT’s software, services, and travel marketplace evolve over time.
Amex GBT’s news flow often centers on quarterly and annual financial results, where the company reports revenue, travel revenue, product and professional services revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, margin trends, and Free Cash Flow. These releases typically include management commentary, non-GAAP reconciliations, and updated guidance ranges, providing insight into transaction activity, cost initiatives, and balance sheet metrics such as Net Debt.
Another key category of news involves corporate transactions and strategic developments. For example, the company has announced the completion of its acquisition of CWT Holdings, LLC, a global business travel and meetings solutions provider, and has communicated related synergy expectations and the impact on its marketplace and software offerings. Regulatory milestones connected to that transaction, including the dismissal of a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit and amendments to the merger agreement, are also disclosed through company news and SEC filings.
Amex GBT also issues releases on strategic alliances and technology initiatives, such as its alliance with SAP Concur to co-develop a next-generation travel and expense solution and to integrate Egencia with Concur Expense. These updates highlight the company’s focus on AI, digitalization, and integrated travel and expense experiences. Investors, customers, and other stakeholders can use this news page to monitor earnings announcements, guidance changes, acquisitions, partnerships, and other material events affecting Global Business Travel Group, Inc.
American Express Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) reported Q1 2026 results on May 4, 2026: revenue $840M (+35% YoY), adjusted gross profit $490M (58% margin), adjusted EBITDA $150M, and net income $54M (-28% YoY). TTV grew 54% and transaction volume grew 41%.
The company noted acquisitions contributed to results, reported $15M net cash used in operations and $52M free cash flow outflow, and said it will suspend earnings calls after a proposed acquisition by Long Lake Management.
American Express Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) agreed to be acquired by Long Lake for $9.50 per share, valuing the company at approximately $6.3 billion. The price represents a ~65.1% premium to the 30‑day VWAP and a ~60.2% premium to the May 1, 2026 closing price.
The transaction, supported by major shareholders representing 69% of shares, is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to stockholder approval and regulatory clearances. Financing combines Long Lake equity and committed debt; the deal is not conditioned on financing.
American Express Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) will report first quarter 2026 financial results on May 11, 2026 before the market opens. CEO Paul Abbott and CFO Karen Williams will host a live audio webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET. A replay will be available on the investor website for at least 90 days.
Investors can access the live and replayed webcast via the Investor Relations section at investors.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com.
American Express Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, with revenue of $792M in Q4 (+34% YoY) and full-year revenue of $2.718B (+12% YoY). Adjusted EBITDA was $130M in Q4 and $532M for FY2025.
The company closed the CWT acquisition, launched product integrations with SAP Concur, doubled its share repurchase authorization to $600M, and reiterated FY2026 guidance for 19–21% revenue growth and $615–$645M in Adjusted EBITDA.
American Express Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) increased its share repurchase authorization by $300 million, raising the program to $600 million, and reported strong preliminary unaudited Q4 and full‑year 2025 results. Q4 revenue rose 34% to $792 million; FY2025 revenue grew 12% to $2.718 billion. The company reiterated full‑year 2026 guidance targeting 19–21% revenue growth to $3.235–3.295 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $615–$645 million. Final audited results will be released before market open on March 9, 2026.
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American Express Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) reported Q3 2025 results with revenue of $674M, up 13% YoY, and adjusted EBITDA of $128M, up 9% YoY. The company closed the CWT acquisition on Sept 2, 2025 and identified $155M of synergies. Gross profit was $388M and adjusted gross profit was $404M (both +12%). Net loss narrowed to $62M and free cash flow was $38M, down 33%. Amex GBT raised FY2025 guidance to $2.705B–$2.725B revenue (≈12% growth) and $523M–$533M adjusted EBITDA. The company provided preliminary 2026 expectations of 19%–21% revenue growth and $615M–$645M adjusted EBITDA. Management cited AI, a new SAP Concur alliance and a next‑gen Egencia launch as growth drivers.
American Express Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) will report third quarter 2025 financial results on November 10, 2025 before the market opens.
CEO Paul Abbott and CFO Karen Williams will discuss results and outlook on a live audio webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET; the webcast is expected to last about one hour. Investors can access the webcast and a replay (available for at least 90 days) via the company's Investor Relations website at investors.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com.
Amex GBT (NYSE: GBTG) and SAP Concur announced a strategic alliance on October 3, 2025 to integrate travel, expense and payments into a unified offering called Complete. Complete is described as a next‑gen travel and expense solution combining booking, servicing, expense, payments and marketplace in one experience.
The partners plan a Concur Expense integration for Amex GBT Egencia customers, AI‑driven personalization, richer content across air/hotel/ground/rail, one unified app/view, joint account management, and combined AI insights from millions of trips. More features roll out in 2025 with quarterly releases starting in 2026; availability planned for GBT Partner Solutions and other global partner networks.
American Express Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) has completed its acquisition of CWT, a global business travel and meetings solutions provider, in a deal valued at $540 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The strategic acquisition is expected to generate $155 million in annual run-rate synergies within three years.
CWT customers will now have access to Amex GBT's comprehensive suite of proprietary travel and expense software solutions, including Neo and Egencia platforms, as well as Select for technology partner integration. The merger enhances Amex GBT's professional services portfolio in meetings, events, consulting, and sustainability solutions.
The Company will provide updated full-year 2025 guidance, including the acquisition's impact, during its November earnings call.