AmEx to sell half of travel business


NEW YORK: American Express Co agreed to sell a 50% stake in its business-travel division for US$900mil as it seeks to boost revenue from corporate bookings.

AmEx will create a joint venture with an investor group formed by Certares International Bank LLC that includes Qatar Holding LLC and funds managed by BlackRock Inc and Macquarie Capital, according to a statement on Monday from AmEx and the Qatari fund.

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