Walgreens Reaches $10B Take-Private Deal

Barchart · 6d ago
After announcing over 1,000 planned store closures and reporting weak earnings, the parent company of pharmacy chain Walgreens has agreed to be bought by a private equity firm. Walgreens Boots Alliance announced Thursday it reached an agreement with Sycamore Partners to sell for $11.45 per share, equating to roughly $10B.  The company said the total transaction value could reach up to $23.7B, which The New York Times reported includes debt and potential payouts. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. Walgreens would continue to operate under its brand and maintain its headquarters in the Chicago area.  Walgreens Boots Alliance also owns the Duane Reed chain in...