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Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) is a leading software and technology provider dedicated to the global travel industry, boasting nearly US$8 trillion in industry reach. Sabre’s comprehensive suite of technology solutions empowers airlines, hotels, travel agencies, and various travel suppliers to grow their businesses and innovate the traveler experience. The company's open and stable platform ensures flexibility, reliability, and scalability for clients, making Sabre an industry powerhouse.
Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, Sabre is committed to transforming the travel ecosystem through advanced technology. Their services include data-driven business intelligence, mobile solutions, distribution channels, and software as a service (SaaS) offerings. Over the years, Sabre has pioneered several industry-changing technologies such as online travel agencies, corporate booking tools, revenue management systems, and web and mobile itinerary tools.
Sabre's business is structured into two primary segments: Travel Solutions and Hospitality Solutions. The Travel Solutions segment, which accounted for 91% of total 2023 revenue, encompasses distribution (78% of segment sales) and airline IT solutions (22%). Meanwhile, the Hospitality Solutions segment, although smaller, is rapidly growing and represented 9% of the 2023 revenue. Sabre's marketplace transacts more than a billion travel-related transactions annually, holding the second-largest air booking volume share in the global distribution system industry.
Recent achievements for Sabre include strategic agreements and partnerships to extend their technological offerings. For instance, Sabre recently signed a multi-year agreement with Air Serbia, enhancing the airline's revenue management with Sabre's Pricing and Revenue Optimization suite. The company also made significant strides in financial restructuring, such as the exchange of $150 million in 4.000% exchangeable senior notes due 2025 for new 2026 notes, thereby optimizing its debt profile.
Sabre's ongoing projects reflect its focus on innovative solutions. The introduction of SabreMosaic™, a new intelligent, modular, and open technology platform, aims to transform airline retailing by adopting a modern Offer and Order approach. This platform, powered by Google Cloud's AI capabilities, facilitates dynamic and personalized content delivery to travelers, enhancing revenue opportunities for airlines.
Sabre's consistent efforts in technological advancements and strategic partnerships ensure its prominent position in the travel technology sector and its commitment to revolutionizing the travel experience for consumers worldwide.
Sabre announced the initial results of exchange offers by Sabre GLBL to swap certain outstanding 11.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 and 8.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 for new 10.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2029. The company increased the maximum exchange amount from $500 million to $800 million. Additionally, Sabre GLBL will exchange $775 million of existing senior secured term loans for new loans maturing in November 2029, with interest at term SOFR plus 600 bps or base rate plus 500 bps. The early participation results show $509.2 million of December 2027 Notes and $799.1 million of June 2027 Notes were tendered, with expected acceptance of $755.5 million total.
Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) has announced New Distribution Capability (NDC) connectivity with EVA Air through Sabre's global multi-source content platform. This integration allows travel agencies and corporate buyers to compare EVA Air's flight options more efficiently through Sabre's global distribution system. The NDC connection enables EVA Air to distribute more diverse and real-time travel options, while travel agencies can access these offers alongside traditional content through Sabre's APIs and booking platforms, Sabre Red 360 and Sabre Red Launchpad™.
Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) announces the global launch of Sabre Red Launchpad™, a professional-grade booking interface that simplifies travel reservations. The platform, which supports air, hotel, and car content, has shown promising results during its pilot phase with Internova Travel Group, where over 300 agencies and 13,000 advisors drove increased sales volume through Internova SNAP. The AI-powered tool eliminates the need for extensive Global Distribution System expertise and enables faster commission earning through multi-source content access. Early adopter 1000Mile Travel Group reported significant success, with 40% of North American advisors earning over $120,000 in airline commissions within six months of soft launch.
Sabre announced that its subsidiary Sabre GLBL has launched exchange offers for up to $500 million of its outstanding senior secured notes. The exchange involves 11.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 and 8.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 for new 10.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2029. The primary goal is to improve the company's maturity profile by extending debt maturity from 2027 to 2029. The exchange offers require a minimum principal amount of $250 million and will expire on December 9, 2024. Eligible holders must tender their notes by November 21, 2024, to receive the total exchange consideration including early exchange premium.
Sabre Hospitality and BookLogic have announced a strategic partnership to enhance distribution and retailing capabilities in the Middle East and Africa regions. The collaboration will connect up to 1,200 hotels from BookLogic's portfolio to Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and Internet Distribution Systems (IDS), with a focus on the UAE, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The partnership integrates Sabre's SynXis Retailing platform with BookLogic's system, providing access to over 600 distribution channels and comprehensive retail solutions. Future plans include OTA integration and expansion of long-tail distribution channels.
Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) has announced the launch of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content for Air India, marking a significant advancement in air travel distribution for India. The implementation enhances how Sabre-connected travel agents can shop, book, and service Air India reservations. This strategic modernization provides agencies with rich content and real-time offers, delivering greater transparency, choice, and flexibility to travelers.
The expanded partnership builds upon an existing agreement for traditional content distribution. Through Sabre's technology, Air India aims to optimize its distribution strategy and provide a more streamlined shopping experience. Thousands of Sabre-connected agencies across more than 150 countries can now access Air India's NDC content through Sabre's global travel marketplace.
Sabre Hospitality has launched SynXis Insights, an advanced data and analytics tool for the hospitality industry. The platform provides hoteliers with a comprehensive view of SynXis reservation data through ready-made visualizations and daily updates. Built in partnership with Google Cloud, it features over 15 filtering options for metrics like bookings, room nights, revenue, and ADR. The tool enables property and chain-level administrators to access performance metrics directly, reducing manual effort and dependency on central chains for information sharing. This innovation aims to facilitate faster, data-driven decision-making for revenue optimization.
Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) has released its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The company has made its earnings release and presentation available on its Investor Relations webpage. The company will host a live webcast earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results and provide forward outlook. The webcast will be accessible through Sabre's Investor Relations website and a replay will be available for at least 90 days following the event.
Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) and TAP Air Portugal have expanded their distribution agreement to include NDC content access for travel agents. Sabre-connected agents can now request activation to book TAP Air Portugal's NDC offers alongside traditional EDIFACT content through Sabre's travel marketplace. The content will be accessible via Sabre's Offer and Order APIs, Sabre Red 360, and GetThere. This expansion strengthens their existing partnership and aligns with the industry's move towards modern airline retailing, enabling more personalized travel experiences. Thousands of Sabre-connected agencies across 150+ countries can now access NDC content through the Sabre GDS.
Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) and Serko have announced a strategic partnership where Serko will acquire GetThere, Sabre's business travel management solution. The partnership aims to develop new product capabilities for corporate customers and expand their customer base. Key aspects of the deal include transfer of GetThere's solution, intellectual property, team members, and global customer base to Serko. The companies will collaborate on strategic development, focusing on streamlining processes and reducing friction in travel management. Sabre states the sale won't significantly impact its revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, or free cash flow in 2024 and beyond.
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