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Walgreens Shareholders Approve $10 Billion Sale to Sycamore Partners

The agreement requires regulatory clearance for its slated third or fourth quarter 2025 closing

FILE - A Walgreens store in Bradenton, Fla., is shown on Feb. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
A sale or spin-off of Boots might be considered by Sycamore Partners if it completes a takeover

Overview

  • Shareholders backed the $10 billion takeover with roughly 96% of votes cast in favor.
  • Sycamore Partners will pay $11.45 per share in cash to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance.
  • Investors hold one non-transferable right to receive up to $3 per share from future VillageMD monetization.
  • The deal is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of 2025 pending customary approvals.
  • Major losses on VillageMD investments and plans to close over 1,200 underperforming stores set the stage for the sale.