Sabre Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

On March 9, 2022, Sabre Corporation (Nasdaq: SABR) announced a refinancing of $625 million in existing debt through a new term loan B facility. This move extends the maturity of around $623 million of previous loans to June 30, 2028, improving the company’s debt maturity profile without increasing overall indebtedness. The new facility is secured by a first-priority interest in the company's assets, replacing LIBOR with Term SOFR for interest calculations. This refinancing aims to enhance Sabre’s financial flexibility and operational efficiency.

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) announced that Sean Menke will become Chair of the Board effective April 28, 2022, succeeding Karl Peterson. Menke, currently CEO, will focus on strategic plans after appointing Kurt Ekert as President. The Board has also elected Gregg Saretsky as independent Lead Director. Peterson commended Menke's leadership during a period of transformation and emphasized the strong independent oversight with the new governance structure. Long-standing board member Gary Kusin will retire, effective before the Annual Meeting, having served since 2007.

On March 3, 2022, Sabre Corporation announced the termination of its distribution agreement with Aeroflot, Russia's largest carrier. This decision follows the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, with Sabre emphasizing compliance with sanctions against Russia. The company plans to remove Aeroflot's flight content from its global distribution system (GDS). Additionally, Sabre has donated $1 million to the Polish Red Cross to support humanitarian efforts in the region. This move underscores Sabre's focus on safety and legal compliance amid evolving geopolitical tensions.

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) announced the successful closing of its $392.5 million sale of the AirCentre airline operations portfolio to CAE. This divestiture allows Sabre to streamline its product offerings and focus on its technology transformation and revenue growth. CEO Sean Menke emphasized that this marks a significant step toward positioning Sabre as a premier global technology platform in travel.

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) announced a new partnership with Cathay Pacific Airways aimed at enhancing strategic pricing and intelligent offer creation in the evolving travel market. The agreement will utilize Sabre's AirVision Fares Manager and Fares Optimizer, which automate fare management and integrate competitor fare benchmarking. This will enable Cathay Pacific to react swiftly to market conditions and improve its pricing strategies. The collaboration aligns with the industry's recovery efforts and emphasizes the importance of advanced technology for competitive fare offerings.

Sabre Corporation (SABR) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results, now available on the Investor Relations webpage. The earnings conference call is scheduled for today at 9:00 a.m. ET, where management will share insights on financial performance and future outlook. Sabre, a leading software and technology company in the travel sector, manages over $260 billion in global travel spend. With operations in 160 countries, it provides solutions to enhance efficiency and revenue for travel companies.

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Hopper, a fast-growing online travel agency. This renewed collaboration, effective for the next three years, positions Sabre as Hopper's primary global GDS and technology partner, building on a successful relationship that began in 2012. The partnership aims to enhance customer experience through innovative technology solutions. Sabre's systems, including low fare shopping APIs and post booking automation, have been critical in managing travel disruptions and delivering savings to Hopper's users.

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has declared a dividend of $1.625 per share on its 6.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. This dividend will be paid on March 1, 2022 to shareholders on record as of the close of business on February 15, 2022. With a focus on the travel industry, Sabre delivers software and technology solutions that empower airlines, hoteliers, and travel agencies, managing over $260B in global travel spend annually.

Sabre Corporation (SABR) will host a live webcast for its fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings on February 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Management will review the financial results and provide a forward outlook during this approximately one-hour event. The webcast can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of their website. A replay will be available for at least 90 days post-event. Sabre is a key technology provider for the global travel industry, managing over $260 billion in annual travel spend.