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Australia’s Sigma Healthcare confirms early-stage talks to buy UK’s Boots

By Thomson Reuters Jun 9, 2026 | 6:48 PM

June 10 (Reuters) – Australia’s Sigma Healthcare ​said on ‌Wednesday it had engaged in ‌preliminary ​discussions ⁠regarding a potential ⁠acquisition of British pharmacy chain Boots, ​following recent ⁠media ⁠speculation.

The pharmaceutical ​wholesaler and ​retailer said it continuously ‌reviews opportunities that could ⁠create shareholder value, but cautioned ⁠there was ‌no ⁠certainty ​any ‌transaction would ​proceed.

(Reporting by ⁠Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi ​Aich)