Walgreens Grows Internationally With Alliance Boots Stake
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Walgreens is acquiring 45% of the U.K.-based international retailer and wholesaler Alliance Boots, which runs pharmacies in 11 countries including Thailand, with an option to acquire the entire firm in three years.
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