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Boots owner ‘closing in on sale to Canada’s Weston family for $9bn’

01 Oct 2026, 09:03 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 BOOTS SALE REPORTEDLY NEARS $9BN DEAL The private equity owner of Boots is reportedly closing in on a sale to the Canadian branch of the Weston family. The Financial Times said a deal could be completed as soon as next week. Sycamore Partners bought Walgreens Boots Alliance for $23.7bn in 2025. Source: The Guardian, Financial Times #Westonfamily #Boots #Canada

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