Global distribution platform Travelport Worldwide has priced shares in its initial public offering at the top end of expectations, valuing the company at $1.9 billion. The Blackstone Group-backed company will offer 30 million shares at $16 when it floats, seeking to raise $480 million.![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sDHS23uB3MVezEkNt8pN8F6gDUzMWzb18GUMIPcDd_2QmWokDxtFI6iRWLuI8pivSf3GXeJQTeKA=s0-d)