Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures – Page 8

Walgreens Will Sell to Private Equity Firm in $10 Billion Deal

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

By Danielle Kaye

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7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands

The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid.

By River Akira Davis

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Rodney McMullen, Kroger CEO, Resigns After Board’s Personal Conduct Investigation

The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were “inconsistent” with its business ethics policy.

By Amanda Holpuch

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Paramount’s Shari Redstone Wants a Resolution on President Trump Lawsuit Ahead of Skydance Merger

Redstone, who controls Paramount, has been trying to close a merger with the Hollywood studio Skydance. President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News is complicating matters.

By Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch