Canada's Weston family has agreed to acquire UK pharmacy chain Boots for $8.9 billion.
Canada's billionaire Weston family, through their Wittington Investments company, has agreed to acquire British health retailer Boots for $8.9 billion (including debt) from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family. Sycamore Partners gained control of Boots in 2025 through its acquisition of parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
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