NEW YORK, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and are investigating Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA), relating to the proposed merger with Sycamore Partners. Under the terms of the agreement, WBA shareholders will receive $11.45, and one ...

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Core Viewpoint - The law firm Wohl & Fruchter LLP is investigating the fairness of the proposed sale of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. to Sycamore Partners for $11.45 per share in cash, with potential additional cash from future monetization of VillageMD businesses [1][3]. Group 1: Sale Price Concerns - The sale price of $11.45 per share is below the price targets set by at least two Wall Street analysts, even when considering the potential additional $3.00 per share [2][4]. - Analysts Lisa Gill of J.P. Morgan and Charles Rhyee of TD Cowen have set price targets of $15.00 per share, while three other analysts have targets of $12.00 per share [4]. - Several shareholders have expressed disappointment regarding the sale price, with comments indicating feelings of being "robbed" and that it is a "terrible deal for shareholders" [5]. Group 2: Investigation Rationale - The investigation aims to determine if the Walgreens Board of Directors acted in the best interests of shareholders when approving the sale and whether the agreed price is fair [6]. - The investigation will also assess if all material information regarding the transaction has been fully disclosed to shareholders [6]. Group 3: Market Context - The sale price is significantly lower than Walgreens' 52-week high of $22.05, suggesting that the deal may be opportunistic [5].

Group 1 - Walgreens Boots Alliance has entered into an agreement with Sycamore Partners to go private, valued at $10 billion, with a share price of $11.45, representing an 8% premium over the closing price of $10.60 [1] - The company's market value has significantly decreased from nearly $100 billion a decade ago to just over $9 billion due to declining drug price margins and competition from Amazon and Walmart [3] - Walgreens plans to close at least 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of a strategy to address underperforming locations in response to increased competition [6] Group 2 - The company's debt and lease obligations have increased to almost $30 billion, indicating financial strain [4] - Analysts suggest that as a private entity, Walgreens would have greater flexibility to implement major changes and aggressively cut costs to address challenges in pharmacy operating margins and declining retail sales [5] - Sycamore Partners has a history of acquiring distressed retailers, which may indicate a strategic approach to revitalize Walgreens [7]

For decades, investors have been able to rely on growing dividend payments from pharmacy retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA -0.78%). But earlier this year, the company announced that it would be suspending its dividend. And that comes a year after it slashed its payout.Walgreens investors may be feeling jaded with these developments. Not only has the stock been an awful buy over the past five years (it has declined by more than 75% during that time frame), but the loss of dividend income means they no l ...

NEW YORK, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA).Shareholders who purchased shares of WBA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.CONTACT US HERE:https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/walgreens-boots-alliance-inc-loss-submission-form-2/?id=134045&from=4 CLASS ...

Group 1 - Walgreens Boots Alliance shares increased by 7.6% amid reports of a potential take-private deal with Sycamore Partners [1][4] - The proposed deal price is between $11.30 and $11.40 per share, with financing from major banks being arranged [2][4] - Sycamore's plans may involve breaking Walgreens into three separate entities, each with distinct capital structures [3][5] Group 2 - The stock price has fluctuated significantly, trading as low as the low $8 range in December and nearly $13 in early January [6] - Current trading price is $11.02, indicating limited upside potential for investors, particularly for those not engaged in merger arbitrage [5][7] - The deal is not finalized, and there is a risk of talks faltering, which could lead to a significant drop in stock price if the deal collapses [5][7]

Walgreens Boots Alliance is on the verge of finalizing a deal with private-equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the embattled drugstore chain private in a transaction valued at approximately $10 billion, according to a report.Negotiations are in advanced stages, with both sides aiming to seal the agreement as soon as Thursday — though a last-minute hurdle could still delay or derail talks, sources told the Wall Street Journal. The deal is expected to involve Sycamore paying between $11.30 and $11.40 per sh ...

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 Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) was last seen up 7.1% at $10.99, amid news the embattled drugstore giant is nearing a $10 billion deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners that would take it private, possibly as soon as Thursday. Per the Wall Street Journal, the firm would keep the core U.S. retail business and sell off or take public other parts of the company. Since the start of 2025, WBA is up 17.8%, cutting into its now 46.6% year-over-year deficit. The stock's record high of $97.30 was ...