Boots mulls £7 billion London IPO

The owner of Boots could be considering a £7 billion London listing for the high street pharmacy company, reviving exit talks two years after a planned sale fell through. Tim Wentworth, the chief executive officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA), revealed “everything is on the table" when it comes to planning the next step for the UK retailer. He added that the US owner is “evaluating all strategic options to drive sustainable long-term shareholder value”. In January 2022, the company placed Bo ...