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Walgreens Boots Alliance Sells Remaining Shares of Option Care Health for Approximately $330 Million of Proceeds

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance announces the sale of its remaining shares of Option Care Health for proceeds of approximately $330 million
  • Proceeds to Walgreens Boots Alliance will be used primarily for debt paydown, continued support of the company’s strategic priorities and healthcare transformation

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that it has sold 10.8 million shares of Option Care Health, Inc. (“Option Care Health”) (Nasdaq: OPCH) common stock pursuant to Rule 144 for proceeds of approximately $330 million.

The company intends to use the proceeds primarily for debt paydown, continued support of WBA’s strategic priorities and transformation to a consumer-centric healthcare company. The transaction is another decisive action WBA is taking to unlock value and further simplify the company’s portfolio.

About Walgreens Boots Alliance

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities.

A trusted, global innovator in retail pharmacy with approximately 13,000 locations across the U.S., Europe and Latin America, WBA plays a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem. The company is reimagining local healthcare and well-being for all as part of its purpose – to create more joyful lives through better health. Through dispensing medicines, improving access to a wide range of health services, providing high quality health and beauty products and offering anytime, anywhere convenience across its digital platforms, WBA is shaping the future of healthcare.

WBA employs more than 325,000 people and has a presence in nine countries through its portfolio of consumer brands: Walgreens, Boots, Duane Reade, the No7 Beauty Company, Benavides in Mexico and Ahumada in Chile. Additionally, WBA has a portfolio of healthcare-focused investments located in several countries, including China and the U.S.

The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA has been recognized for its commitment to operating sustainably: the company is an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and was named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2022.

More company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.

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walgreens boots alliance is the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. the company was created through the combination of walgreens and alliance boots in december 2014, bringing together two leading companies with iconic brands, complementary geographic footprints, shared values and a heritage of trusted health care services through pharmaceutical wholesaling and community pharmacy care, dating back more than 100 years. the company employs more than 370,000* people and has a presence in more than 25* countries; it is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination in the usa and europe. including its equity method investments, walgreens boots alliance is a global leader in pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing retail with over 13,100* stores in 11* countries. the company includes one of the largest global pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution networks with over 350* distribution centers delivering to more than 200,000** pharmacies, doctors, he