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Carlson to Take Full Ownership of Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Travel News Asia Videos Podcasts Latest Travel News Asia Tuesday, 24 June 2014
 

Carlson has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire from JPMorgan Chase & Co., the 45% equity interest JPMC indirectly holds in Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT).

As a result of this acquisition, Carlson will own 100% of CWT. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in July 2014, subject to customary closing conditions.

“We are pleased with the momentum, growth and results realized by the management team at CWT. This acquisition, along with our ongoing investment in Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its family of brands, helps solidify our long term direction for the company,” said Carlson President and CEO, Trudy Rautio. “We have benefitted from a long relationship with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and will continue to work with them in the future.”

CWT specializes in business travel and meetings management. The company works with clients to respond to the complexities and challenges of business travel management while addressing the needs and expectations of travelers. The company employs nearly 19,000 people worldwide spanning more than 150 countries and territories. In 2013, CWT generated traffic of $26.9 billion.

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