Last checked Jul 25, 2026
Walgreen Co. (operating company branded as Walgreens)walgreens.comWalgreen Co. (operating company branded as Walgreens) is currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Walgreens is currently controlled by private equity firm Sycamore Partners following the completed take-private transaction in August 2025.
Notes
- Sycamore Partners announced it completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance on August 28, 2025, after which major businesses (including Walgreens) would operate as standalone companies.
- Nasdaq’s corporate actions notice states the WBA merger closed prior to market open on August 28, 2025 and the last trading date was August 27, 2025, consistent with the company being taken private.
- Walgreens (Walgreen Co.) stated it is now operating as a private standalone company following its acquisition by Sycamore Partners.
- Walgreens’ corporate history states the company was founded in 1901 by pharmacist Charles R. Walgreen.
- A Chicago history reference corroborates founding in 1901 in Chicago (at Cottage Grove and Bowen).
Sources
- Sycamore Partners Completes Acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Sycamore Partners - Confirms completion/closing date (Aug. 28, 2025) and that Walgreens would operate as a standalone company post-closing.
- Equity Corporate Actions Alert #2025 - 463 (UPDATED: Merger closed) Information Regarding the Merger of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)
Nasdaq Trader - Confirms the merger closed prior to market open on Aug. 28, 2025 and last trading date Aug. 27, 2025 (take-private completion corroboration).
- Walgreen Co. To Operate as Private Standalone Company Following Acquisition By Sycamore Partners
Walgreens Corporate Site (Press Release) - States Walgreens is operating as a private standalone company following acquisition by Sycamore Partners.
- FORM 8-K (Completion of Merger)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - SEC filing stating the 8-K is being filed in connection with completion of the previously announced merger (transaction completion support).
- Our history
Walgreens Corporate Site - Supports founding year (1901) and founder (Charles R. Walgreen).
- Walgreen Co.
Encyclopedia of Chicago - Supports founding year (1901) and founding location in Chicago.
- Walgreens Media Resources | Logos, Videos & Press Assets
Walgreens Corporate Site - Source page providing downloadable official Walgreens logo assets (logo URL obtained from the linked PNG).
- https://corporate.walgreens.com/news-and-stories/stories/125th-anniversary/a-better-way-from-day-1/
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walgreens
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- https://corporate.walgreens.com/news-and-stories/stories/125th-anniversary/legacy-is-more-than-a-last-name/
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- https://corporate.walgreens.com/news-and-stories/press-releases/2025/wba-definitive-agreement-acquired-by-sycamore-partners/
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- https://corporate.walgreens.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WAG-125-anniversary-Issue.pdf
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Ownership FAQ
Is Walgreen Co. (operating company branded as Walgreens) owned by private equity?
Yes. Walgreen Co. (operating company branded as Walgreens) is currently listed as private-equity-owned by Sycamore Partners.
Who owns Walgreen Co. (operating company branded as Walgreens)?
Sycamore Partners (via its acquisition vehicle/affiliates that acquired Walgreens Boots Alliance and now own Walgreen Co.)
When was Walgreen Co. (operating company branded as Walgreens) last checked?
This page was last checked on Jul 25, 2026.