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Australia's Sigma Healthcare in Talks to Acquire UK's Boots for $10 Billion
Australia's Sigma Healthcare has confirmed it is in discussions regarding a potential takeover of the UK pharmacy chain Boots, with a deal reportedly valued at $10 billion. This follows earlier reports that the Weston family was also engaged in talks for a possible £7.5 billion deal.
10 Jun, 06:02 — 10 Jun, 15:03
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The IndependentMostly Factual23d ago
Australia’s Sigma confirms talks over Boots takeover
It followed reports the Weston family is also holding discussions over a possible £7.5 billion deal.
By Henry Saker-Clark
Read full article →forbes23d ago
Australian Billionaires’ Sigma Healthcare In Talks To Buy U.K.’s Boots In Deal Valued At $10 Billion - Forbes
Australian Billionaires’ Sigma Healthcare In Talks To Buy U.K.’s Boots In Deal Valued At $10 Billion Forbes
Read full article →irish-independent23d ago
Australia’s Sigma confirms talks on buying Boots pharmacy chain
By Deirdre Hipwell
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First report: forbes · 10 Jun, 06:02|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h
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