Walgreens Boots Alliance is on the verge of finalizing a deal with private-equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the embattled drugstore chain private in a transaction valued at approximately $10 billion, according to a report. Negotiations are in advanced stages, with both sides aiming to seal the agreement as soon as Thursday — though a last-minute hurdle could still delay or derail talks, sources told The Wall Street Journal. The deal is expected to involve Sycamore paying between $11.30 and $11.40 per share in cash, with the potential inclusion of contingent value rights that would allow shareholders to benefit if certain financial benchmarks are met.
