Who Owns Boots Chemist

Boots Chemist is owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), which has agreed to be acquired by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners for up to $23.7 billion. This deal was announced in March 2025 and is expected to close in the final quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and shareholder agreement^[1][2][3]. Following the completion of this transaction, Sycamore Partners will become the ultimate owner of Boots Chemist as part of its acquisition of WBA.

References

• [1] Boots parent company sold to private equity firm in US$24bn deal
• [2] Boots parent company bought for $23.7bn – Pharmacy Magazine
• [3] Boots owner to be sold for up to $23.7bn – Retail Systems