Weston family to buy Boots for £6.7bn

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How did the left and right cover Weston family to buy Boots for £6.7bn?

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Which outlets covered Weston family to buy Boots for £6.7bn?

45 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

Who is buying Boots?

Wittington Investments, the holding company for the Weston family, has agreed to buy Boots. Fairfax Financial Holdings is partnering with Wittington Investments on the acquisition.

How much is the deal worth?

The deal is valued at approximately £6.7 billion, which is equivalent to US$8.9 billion. Some reports state the value as nearly $9 billion.

What does the acquisition include?

The acquisition includes Boots' retail operations in the UK and Ireland, Boots Opticians, and the No7 Beauty Company. Some reports also mention its Thailand and franchise arm.

Who is selling Boots?

Boots is being sold by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family.