Sycamore Partners agrees $8.9bn Boots exit to Wittington Investments
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · first reported by PE Hub and 3 others
Weston family/Wittington Investments agreed to acquire Boots from Sycamore Partners and Pessina family for $8.9bn; Fairfax Financial Holdings co-investing; expected close Q1 2027.
- Also named
- Wittington Investments, Boots
- Deal value
- $8.9B
- Asset class
- Private equity
- Geography
- Europe
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Coverage
4 sources- PE HubSycamore Partners agrees $8.9bn Boots exit to Wittington Investments
- Private Equity WireWeston family agrees $8.9bn deal to acquire Boots from Sycamore
- Alternatives WatchSycamore to sell Boots Group to Canada’s Weston family, Fairfax for $8.9bn
- Law360Skadden-Led Weston Family To Buy UK's Boots For $8.9B
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