Weston family to buy UK pharmacy chain Boots in $8.9bn deal
Wittington Investments and Fairfax agreed to buy Boots for about $8.9 billion, the companies said on Oct. 7, 2026. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027.
UK retail
Wittington Investments and Fairfax agreed to buy Boots for about $8.9 billion, the companies said on Oct. 7, 2026. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027.