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This page provides a focused view of news and announcements historically associated with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: WBA) and its related businesses, including Walgreens and Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy. Company communications highlight Walgreens as a U.S. retail pharmacy brand founded in 1901 that serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across approximately 8,500 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and Walgreens Boots Alliance as a pharmacy-led health and wellbeing enterprise formed through the combination of Walgreens and Alliance Boots.
News related to WBA and Walgreens has covered several key themes. One major area is corporate transactions and capital markets activity. In 2025, a series of announcements detailed the Agreement and Plan of Merger under which Blazing Star Merger Sub, Inc. merged with and into Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., resulting in the company becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Blazing Star Parent, LLC, an affiliate of Sycamore Partners. Related releases described tender offers and consent solicitations for various series of Walgreens Boots Alliance and Walgreen Co. notes, pricing terms, extensions of expiration times and settlement dates, and the final results of these offers.
Another important news category involves the company’s transition from public to private ownership. A Form 8-K filed on August 28, 2025 describes the completion of the merger, the cash consideration and divested asset proceed rights received by shareholders, and the cessation of trading of WBA common stock and certain notes on Nasdaq. A subsequent Form 25 documents the removal of these securities from listing, and a Form 15 filed on September 8, 2025 terminates registration and suspends reporting obligations. Sycamore Partners separately announced the completion of its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and its intention that Walgreens, The Boots Group, Shields Health Solutions, CareCentrix and VillageMD operate as standalone companies under private ownership.
Operational and healthcare-focused news also features prominently. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy announced an expansion of its limited distribution drug network to 265 products, emphasizing its role in specialty medications for patients with rare, complex and chronic diseases and its independence from pharmacy benefit managers. Walgreens has also issued releases on vaccination services, including nationwide flu shot availability for individuals three years and older, walk-in and scheduled appointments, digital check-in features and incentives for myWalgreens members receiving vaccines.
Investors and observers using this news page can review historical coverage of WBA’s merger process, debt tender offers, governance and shareholder actions, as well as Walgreens’ specialty pharmacy initiatives and vaccination programs. For those tracking the evolution of the company, these articles collectively document WBA’s path from a publicly traded integrated healthcare and retail group to a privately held organization under Sycamore Partners, while also illustrating how Walgreens positions its pharmacies and specialty operations within the broader healthcare landscape.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reported Q3 FY2021 financial results with sales from continuing operations rising 12.1% to $34.0 billion. Operating income improved to $1.1 billion versus a loss of $1.7 billion a year ago, largely due to prior impairment charges. Adjusted net earnings soared 79.5% to $1.3 billion. WBA's EPS reached $1.38 compared to a loss of $1.95 last year. The company raised its guidance to approximately 10% growth in constant currency adjusted EPS for FY2021, reflecting strong performance in both domestic and international segments.
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Walgreens is offering a $25 Walgreens Cash rewards incentive for customers receiving COVID-19 vaccinations from June 22-26, 2021. This reward is available immediately for myWalgreens members and as a gift card for non-members. Parents of eligible adolescents, ages 12-15, can also redeem rewards. To support vaccination efforts, Walgreens has extended pharmacy hours at 4,000 locations and provides walk-in appointments nationwide. Customers can find local Walgreens hours via the online store locator or by calling 1-800-Walgreens.
Walgreens has expanded its collaboration with Uber, allowing customers to order products directly through the Uber Eats platform. This service is now active in over 7,800 stores nationwide, with plans to include over 20,000 products.
As part of the launch, Walgreens is offering a promotion of $20 off orders over $30 until June 27. Additionally, the partnership includes an integrated vaccine scheduling option through Uber, streamlining health service access for customers as they transition from the pandemic.
Walgreens is extending pharmacy hours every Friday in June, enabling walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations at 4,000 locations. This initiative supports the Biden Administration's goal to vaccinate 70% of adults by July 4. Walgreens has hosted over 1,000 vaccine clinics in underserved areas, and launched a mobile clinic for increased outreach. New partnerships aim to tackle vaccine hesitancy. Customers can donate Walgreens Cash rewards to fund free transportation for vaccine appointments.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is set to release its fiscal 2021 Q3 earnings on July 1, 2021, at 7 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. This call will be available for streaming on the WBA investor relations website and archived for 12 months. The company operates over 21,000 stores globally, employing more than 450,000 people, and has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s Most Admired Companies for 28 consecutive years. The call will discuss recent financial performance and future outlook, with caution about forward-looking statements.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) has finalized the sale of its Alliance Healthcare businesses to AmerisourceBergen, netting approximately $6.5 billion, comprised of $6.275 billion in cash and 2 million shares of AmerisourceBergen stock. The cash proceeds will be utilized to pay down $3.3 billion of debt and invest in strategic opportunities aimed at growth in retail pharmacy and healthcare services. The company plans to continue with its expansion of Village Medical clinics and enhance pharmacy automation through its recent acquisition of iA.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) has been recognized in 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking for its strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transparency. This accolade highlights WBA's commitment to social and environmental responsibilities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ranking evaluates 146 ESG factors across eight pillars including climate change and governance. WBA emphasizes healthcare access, sustainability of products, and respect for its employees through various initiatives.
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