CNBC December 10, 2024
Annika Kim Constantino

Key Points

– Shares of Walgreens jumped about 20% on a report that the company is in talks to sell itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

– Walgreens and Sycamore have been discussing a deal that could be completed early next year, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

– The report comes during a rough period for the retail pharmacy giant.

Shares of Walgreens jumped about 20% on Tuesday on a report that the company is in talks to sell itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

Walgreens and Sycamore have been discussing a deal that could be completed early next year, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the...

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