US EditionWalgreens Seals $10 Billion Take-Private Deal With Sycamore
- Walgreens Boots Alliance agreed in early 2025 to be acquired by Sycamore Partners for just under $24 billion including debt, taking the company private.
- The deal followed Walgreens' ongoing need to improve cash flow amid rising costs, thin prescription reimbursement, and a challenging retail environment confirmed since January 2025.
- Walgreens has suspended its quarterly dividend for the first time in over 90 years and reduced its stake in Cencora to generate cash and pay down debt.
- Sycamore is agreeing to acquire shares at $11.45 each, reflecting almost a 30% increase over Walgreens' share price from December, which values the company’s equity at just under $10 billion, with the possibility of additional payments for shareholders.
- The buyout could allow Walgreens to accelerate its turnaround plan, including closing 1,200 U.S. locations and making business changes without public market pressures.
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‘At rock bottom.’ Ohio pharmacy leader says Walgreens sale might be a good sign
(Stock photo Mint Images/Getty Images)Alarms in Ohio and beyond went up Thursday when pharmacy retailer Walgreens announced that it was selling itself to the private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The nation’s second-largest pharmacy chain was already in the process of closing thousands of underperforming stores, adding to mass closures in Ohio and nationwide. Private equity firms are known for buying distressed companies, selling off the valu…
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DealbreakerWalgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners: Where Did the Retail Giant Go Wrong?
Walgreens is selling itself to the private equity firm Sycamore Partners. This comes after the company has faced increased competition from online retailers like Amazon. It remains to be seen, however, if Walgreens will perform better under Sycamore Partners. The post Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners: Where Did the Retail Giant Go Wrong? appeared first on MedCity News.
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