Walgreens Boots Alliance Aktie News

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It's time to party like it's 2025. With celebrating "just because" on the rise1, Walgreens is making it easy and convenient to prepare for any occasion – big or small – with the nationwide launch of its expanded party supply assortment, now available in stores and online. With approximately 78% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a Walgreens stor...

Walgreens on Thursday named retail veteran Mike Motz as its chief executive officer after the U.S. pharmacy chain was taken private by Sycamore Partners, marking a fresh chapter for the company that has been struggling to keep pace with rivals.

Sycamore Partners said Thursday (Aug. 28) that it completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance and that the businesses that made up WBA are now operating as standalone companies under private ownership. Those companies include Walgreens, The Boots Group, Shields Health Solutions, CareCentrix and VillageMD, Sycamore said in a Thursday press release.

Walgreens on Thursday named retail veteran Mike Motz as chief executive after the U.S. pharmacy chain was taken private by Sycamore Partners, marking a fresh chapter for the company that has been struggling to keep pace with rivals.

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreen Co. (“Walgreens”, or the “Company”), America's leading independent retail pharmacy, announced today that it is now operating as a private standalone company following its acquisition by Sycamore Partners (“Sycamore”), a leading private equity firm based in New York. Sycamore is acquiring the business in partnership with Stefano Pessina and his family, ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sycamore Partners (“Sycamore”) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (the “Company” or “WBA”). Sycamore is acquiring the business in partnership with Stefano Pessina and his family, who have reinvested 100% of their interests in WBA, demonstrating their ongoing support and confidence in the Company's future. Stefan Kal...

The brokerage service is replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance, which is being taken private in a deal with Sycamore Partners that is expected to close soon. Interactive Brokers shares jumped nearly 5% in after-hours trading on the news.

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy has expanded its limited distribution drug (LDD) network to now include 265 products, placing it among the leading networks in specialty pharmacies. LDDs are specialty medications that are available through select specialty pharmacies chosen by the drug manufacturer and are often medications with complex regimens, high costs and/or ...