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Bain Capital reportedly approached Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA) months ago about taking over Boots, although Walgreens didn't comment on the matter. The Sunday Times said Walgreens “received a takeover approach from Bain Capital more than two months ago” and is “positioning itself as a frontrunner in a forthcoming auction for Boots after completing months of due diligence.
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