Walgreens stock gets a modest boost after the pharmacy chain agrees to be bought by private equity
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) shares rose modestly after announcing an acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The stock increased by under 7% to $11.33.
March 07, 2025 | 8:00 pm
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Walgreens Boots Alliance shares increased by under 7% following the announcement of its acquisition by Sycamore Partners. This reflects a positive market reaction to the acquisition news.
The acquisition by Sycamore Partners is a significant event for Walgreens, leading to a positive market reaction with shares rising nearly 7%. This indicates investor optimism about the acquisition's potential benefits.
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