(Bloomberg) -- Mexican retailer Grupo Elektra, owned by billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego, has initiated the process to take the company private.

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The company has called a shareholder meeting for Dec. 27 to vote on the move, according to a statement.

--With assistance from Cyntia Barrera Diaz.

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