Becker's Healthcare January 8, 2025
Walgreens Boots Alliance faced major headwinds into 2024 as the company confronted significant challenges in its efforts to expand into primary care.
Here are five notes on where Walgreens stands in 2025:
1. Walgreens could sell itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners and become private in 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 10.
2. The possible acquisition follows clinic closures across multiple states in 2025. In October, Walgreens announced in its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report that it plans to close 1,200 locations over the next three years. This will include 500 closures in 2025, which should immediately support adjusted earnings and free cash flow.
3. Walgreens also saw a leadership shakeup to close out the...
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