"Walgreens goes private in $10 billion deal with Sycamore"
Reuters
Walgreens Boots Alliance is going private after Sycamore Partners sealed a $10 billion deal, ending nearly a century on public markets. Struggling with competition and changing consumer habits, Walgreens aims to reinvent itself away from the pressures of being publicly traded.
"Walgreens closes chapter on public markets as Sycamore partners seals $10 billion deal"
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is set to be taken private by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a monumental $10 billion deal, marking the end of its nearly century-long presence in the public markets. The pharmacy giant, which was once a proud member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, has struggled in recent years, seeing its stock value decline amid rising competition and changing consumer habits.
The acquisition follows a series of challenges, including weak retail sales, an overhaul of its U.K.-based Boots business, and cost-cutting measures aimed at reviving the company’s fortunes. Walgreens had previously explored private ownership and held talks with several large private equity firms.
Founded in 1901, Walgreens became a household name, with over 9,000 stores across the U.S. By 2018, the company reached its peak, joining the Dow Jones, but recent years have been marked by struggles, including a significant drop in profits and an ongoing shift in its business strategy.
Now, under the leadership of Sycamore Partners, Walgreens aims to pivot and reinvent itself, stepping away from the pressures of the public markets.
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