Travelport Goes on the Block for $4.4 Billion

Travelport Worldwide has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion.

Evergreen is the private equity affiliate of Elliott Management Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, Siris and Evergreen will acquire all the outstanding common shares of Travelport for $15.75 per share in cash.

The board of Travelport unanimously approved the agreement and recommended that shareholders vote in favor of the transaction.

Elliott and its affiliates have agreed to vote the common shares owned by them in favor of the transaction.

Travelport said it may actively solicit alternative acquisition proposals from third parties during a “go-shop” period from the date of the agreement through January 23rd.

The proposed transaction is currently expected to close in the second quarter of 2019 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Travelport shareholders and receipt of required regulatory approvals.

The transaction is not subject to any financing condition. Travelport’s headquarters will remain in Langley, UK.

Upon the completion of the transaction, Travelport will become a privately held company and Travelport common shares will no longer be listed on any public market.