Qatar Investment Authority in American Express Global Business Travel (joint venture)
Announced. First disclosed March 17, 2014, in an issuer or fund release (source).
- Investor
- Qatar Investment Authority (Qatar)
- Target
- American Express Global Business Travel (joint venture)
- Target country
- United States
- Sector
- Retail, Consumer and Hospitality
- First disclosed
- March 17, 2014, Issuer or fund release
- Amount
- Not stated
- Stake at first disclosure
- Not stated
- Source text
… AMERICAN EXPRESS ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO CREATE JOINT VENTURE FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL Qatar Investment Authority and Certares lead group investing $900 million for 50% stake in joint venture;
Source Filings and Releases
| Date | Document | Stated stake | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2014 | American Express Co. release | Not applicable | View |
Cite: Middle East Forum, “Qatar Investment Authority in American Express Global Business Travel (joint venture),” Gulf Sovereign Holdings, accessed October 13, 2026, https://statemoney.meforum.org/deal/qia-american-express-global-business-travel-joint-venture/.
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