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Walgreens Said to Explore Options for Boots U.K. Unit, Including Sale

December 4, 2021 by Marita Overfelt

Shares of the company rose as much as 4.2% on Friday in New York after Sky News reported on the review process. 

Walgreens has been shifting toward expanding into other health-care businesses in recent months, as drugstores face increased competitive pressure from Amazon.com Inc and other online retailers. In October, it agreed to invest $5.2 billion in primary-care provider VillageMD, doubling its stake in the company.

“Walgreens Boots Alliance does not comment on market speculation and Boots is an important part of the Group,” the company said in a statement. “However, it is accurate that WBA announced a renewed set of priorities and strategic direction for the Group in October, which includes a more pointed focus on North America and on health care.”

Pessina, 80, remains the company’s chairman and largest shareholder, though he handed the reins this year to new Chief Executive Officer Roz Brewer. As recently as 2019, Pessina had been reviewing a potential deal with a financial adviser to take the company private amid buyout interest.

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