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Weston family to acquire U.K. pharmacy chain Boots in $8.9B deal

Global News Canada · October 8, 2026 at 1:08 p.m.

Weston family to acquire U.K. pharmacy chain Boots in $8.9B deal

The Weston family holding company, Wittington Investments, said Wednesday it is purchasing Boots and its associated businesses for USD $8.9 billion (CAD $ 12.7 billion).

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