About This Deal

Sabre Corporation acquired Abacus International for USD 411 million, a transaction announced in July 2015.

Sabre bought out its long-standing Asia-Pacific joint venture, acquiring the remaining ~65% of Abacus International (it already owned 35%) to take full ownership of the leading global distribution system in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region, together with new long-term distribution agreements with the 11 Asian airlines that had co-owned Abacus.

Sabre bought out its long-standing Asia-Pacific joint venture, acquiring the remaining ~65% of Abacus International (it already owned 35%) to take full ownership of the leading global distribution system in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region, together with new long-term distribution agreements with the 11 Asian airlines that had co-owned Abacus.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Sabre Corporation
Target
Abacus International
Value
USD 411 million
Date
July 2015
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Completed

Transaction Details

Announced
July 1, 2015

In Their Words

Sabre, which previously owned 35% of Abacus, acquired the remaining portion for net cash consideration of $411 million.

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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