U.S. dismisses its case in opposition to American Express GBT’s acquisition of CWT: Travel Weekly

The Department of Justice dismissed its lawsuit searching for to dam American Express Global Business Travel’s $540 million acquisition of CWT, clearing the best way for the mixture of two of the world’s greatest journey businesses.

The case, which had been filed in U.S. District Court within the Southern District of New York, was dismissed July 29. The acquisition is now anticipated to shut within the third quarter, Amex GBT stated in a press release announcing the dismissal Tuesday.

Amex GBT, No. 3 on Travel Weekly’s Power List, introduced it deliberate to amass No. 6, CWT, in March 2024.

The DOJ filed its lawsuit searching for to dam the transaction in January on the grounds that the acquisition would cut back competitors among the many greatest TMCs, resulting in much less selection for international/multinational corporations. Several journey attorneys on the time disagreed with the DOJ’s premise.

The unique price ticket of the acquisition, $570 million, was decreased to $540 million in March.

“We recognize the regulatory approval process has created uncertainty for CWT customers and employees,” Amex GBT CEO Paul Abbott stated within the assertion. “We’re excited to close the transaction and welcome them to Amex GBT. Together, we will offer customers unrivaled choice, value and experience.”

CWT CEO Patrick Andersen stated the acquisition supplied “an exciting future ahead” for its prospects and workers.

“Together we can provide a tech-enabled future for business travel, where people and technology combine to deliver an exceptional customer experience,” he added.