Elliott, Siris book Travelport on trip back to private markets for $4.4 billion
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(Reuters) - Travelport Worldwide Ltd said on Monday that buyout firms Siris Capital Group and Elliott Management will take it private for $4.4 billion, ending an eight-month effort by activist investor Elliott to buy the travel software company.Elliott, which has a 12 percent stake in Travelport, pushed the company to explore a sale earlier this year. Reuters had first reported on Dec. 6 that the deal was imminent.The consortium will offer $15.75 per share, a 2.3 percent premium to the..