Sycamore Partners May Acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance
Recent Developments
Reports indicate that Sycamore Partners is in discussions for a potential purchase of Walgreens Boots Alliance. The private equity group appears to be considering taking the pharmacy behemoth private, leading to a remarkable 28% surge in its stock prices — the most substantial single-day increase in over four decades.
Background and Speculation
As reported by Bloomberg, which cites unnamed sources, Walgreens Boots Alliance was previously approached by KKR & Co for a comparable acquisition in 2019.
Market Reactions and Analysis
Although neither company provided comments to Bloomberg, it is suggested that Sycamore’s interest aligns with its history of acquiring struggling retailers. Meanwhile, Walgreens Boots Alliance has experienced a significant drop in its earnings per share recently.