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John A. Lederer Janice M. Babiak Former Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
Press Releases All press releases published by Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.Our Stories Stay informed and connected with what’s going on at WBA by catching the latest company stories and videos.Turning kilometers into kroner Thousands of WBA colleagues in six countries, including Norway, are active – and we mean active – as they raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer.
Stefano Pessina Executive Chairman, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
International Segment Our International segment has pharmacy-led health and beauty retail businesses in four countries, each focused on helping people look and feel their best, as well as WBA’s pharmaceutical wholesale operation in Germany.U.S. Retail Pharmacy Segment Our U.S. Retail Pharmacy segment includes two trusted retail, pharmacy and healthcare brands: Walgreens and Duane Reade. Together, they form one of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S.Our Global Presence Walgreens Boots Alliance is a vast, global health and wellness enterprise, committed to being a force for good around the world. As a leader in retail pharmacy, we're able to meaningfully improve millions of lives with innovative products, convenient retail locations and accessible care.History See what we've accomplished during our 170+ years of service.Investment Portfolio WBA has a global portfolio of healthcare-focused investments. Our equity method investments enable us to further extend our healthcare solutions and convenience offering to the communities we serve.Our Impact Creating more joyful lives through better health.Leadership Team Propelling our company and the industry forward takes passion and expertise. Meet the people leading the way.Living Our Purpose, Vision and Values We are boldly committed to creating a better world through health and wellness. See how we’re making this a reality through our brand purpose, company vision and core values.Walgreens Boots Alliance Leaders Ring Opening Bell at Nasdaq DEERFIELD, Ill., 9 January 2015 – Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) marked its first week as a new public company by ringing the Opening Bell this morning at the Nasdaq Stock Market, where it trades under the ticker symbol WBA. The ceremony was attended by the new enterprise’s leadership.Walgreens Boots Alliance Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend DEERFIELD, Ill., 15 January 2015 – The board of directors of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 33.75 cents per share, a 7.1 percent increase over the year ago dividend. The dividend is payable 12 March 2015 to shareholders of record as of 18Walgreens Boots Alliance Announced as Official Sponsor of the USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 April 29, 2015 (Deerfield, IL) - Walgreens Boots Alliance will be a key sponsor of the USA Pavilion at the upcoming world’s fair in Milan, which will take place from 1 May to 31 October 2015. Under the theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, Expo Milano 2015 will look at how countries generateWalgreens Boots Alliance Acquires Liz Earle DEERFIELD, Ill., 9 July 2015 - Walgreens Boots Alliance today announces that it has acquired Liz Earle Beauty Co. Ltd, owner of the Liz Earle skincare brand.Dennis & Mireille Gillings Foundation Donates €1m to EORTC Cancer Fund 6 August 2015 (Brussels, Belgium) - The Dennis & Mireille Gillings Foundation has pledged €1 million to the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Research Fund to help fight cancer, particularly breast cancer. Part of the donation will support the SPECTAcolor Biobank, a tumour tissue sample Biobank and biomarker analysis platform for genetic profiling of patients suffering from advanced cancer. In supporting this Biobank, the Dennis & Mireille Gillings Foundation will join forces with Walgreens Boots Alliance, which has a long-term partnership with the EORTC Cancer Research Fund.Walgreens Boots Alliance sells Alliance Healthcare Russia to 36.6 in return for 15% stake in combined group DEERFIELD, Ill., 11 April, 2016 – Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that it has sold its local pharmaceutical wholesale business, Alliance Healthcare Russia, to leading Russian health and beauty retailer 36.6 (Moscow Exchange: APTK).Walgreens to Participate in U.S. Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program through The Scripps Research Institute - Efforts will assist one of the most ambitious medical research programs in history of American medicine - Walgreens Boots Alliance continues digital health leadership via Walgreens participation in PMI Cohort Program