economy United Kingdom
Weston family agrees to buy Boots for $8.9bn
8.9BUSD▼ from 9B
Proposed Boots sale value
Wittington Investments, the Weston family’s holding company, has agreed to buy Boots for $8.9bn (£6.74bn), ending Sycamore Partners’ ownership. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
2 sourcesThe GuardianUpdated
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AllegedSycamore Partners is reportedly in advanced talks to sell Boots to the Canadian branch of the Weston family.
1 of 2 sources“has bought UK pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots”
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- 9B →8.9BUSD
AllegedProposed Boots sale value
1 of 2 sources“bought UK pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots for $8.9bn (£6.74bn)”
- 8.9BUSDThe Guardian
- 9BUSDThe Guardian