# Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (GBTG) — capital_return/buyback_authorization [pending]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_f1b95955a69bffd041ab · retrieved 2026-08-11T16:15:44.726Z

## Overview
Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (operated as American Express Global Business Travel) is a leading software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, serving customers in more than 140 countries.

Global Business Travel Group, Inc. announced that shareholder approval for the proposed acquisition by Long Lake Management was obtained on August 3, 2026. The merger is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. The filing does not disclose the transaction value or consideration terms.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Long Lake Management

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-04 · Vote 2026-08-03

## Timeline
- 2026-08-04 · 8-K (0001628280-26-052162): 8-K - Global Business Travel Group, Inc. — *Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (operated as American Express Global Business Travel) is a leading software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, serving customers in more than 140 countries.* Global Business Travel Group, Inc. announced that shareholder approval for the proposed acquisition by Long Lake Management was obtained on August 3, 2026. The merger is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. The filing does not disclose the transaction value or consideration terms.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1820872/0001628280-26-052162.txt

## Citations
- 0001628280-26-052162 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000162828026052162