Walgreens Takes Major Step Toward Becoming Private Company Again

Walgreens Takes Major Step Toward Becoming Private Company Again

Walgreens Boots Alliance should be a private company before the end of the year after jumping the potential hurdle of a shareholder vote on the proposed takeover.

Shareholders back takeover of Boots' parent company - East Midlands Business Link

The shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), parent company of Nottingham health and beauty retailer Boots, have approved the takeover of WBA by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. According to preliminary results, approximately 96% of votes cast at a Special Meeting by all shareholders were voted in favour of the merger agreement proposal. In addition, […]

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Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve WBA Sale To Private Equity Firm

Shareholders in Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) have voted in favour of being acquired by a private equity firm, creating uncertainty over the future of Boots in the UK. Around 96% of the votes cast by shareholders approved the $10bn takeover (more…) The post Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve WBA Sale To Private Equity Firm appeared first on KamCity.

Boots shareholders approve $10bn takeover

Walgreens Boots Alliance has revealed that its shareholders have “overwhelmingly” approved Sycamore Partner’s proposed $10bn (£7.4bn) takeover of the company. According to the preliminary results, approximately 96% of votes cast at the special meeting by all shareholders were voted in favor of the merger agreement proposal. In addition, approximately 95% of the votes cast at the special meeting by unaffiliated shareholders were voted in favor of…