• Fairfax is partnering with Wittington Investments to acquire UK and Ireland pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots for about USD 8.9 billion, including assumed debt.
• Fairfax committed up to about USD 2.3 billion of equity funding toward the purchase price.
• Post-close ownership is expected to split 50-50 between Fairfax and Wittington, with Wittington holding operational control.
• Galen Weston is set to serve as chair of Boots following closing.
• Closing is expected in Q1 2027; Boots’ Germany and Mexico businesses are excluded and will remain with the current owner.

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