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Weston family agrees $8.9bn deal to acquire Boots from Sycamore

Canada's Weston family has agreed to acquire UK pharmacy and healthcare retailer Boots from private equity firm Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family in a deal valued at $8.9bn, according to a report by Reuters.

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