Omnicare attracts interest of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Omnicare, the Ohio-based, US-listed drugs supplier, has attracted the interest of listed UK pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance, the Sunday Times reported.
The report cited financial sources who said that Walgreens Boots was in the early stages of considering a bid. The item added that while Walgreens Boots CEO Stefano Pessina usually steers clears of auctions, he is considering getting involved in the bidding for Omnicare.
The report valued Omnicare at USD 8.5bn.
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Sunday Times