Who Owns Walgreens?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of Walgreens. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
Walgreens is a U.S. retail pharmacy chain providing prescription fulfillment, immunizations and other health services plus photo, consumer goods and online ordering through thousands of stores and digital channels.
Sycamore Partners
Sycamore Partners is a New York-based private equity firm specializing in consumer, distribution, and retail-related investments.
Walgreens is a U.S. retail pharmacy chain providing prescription fulfillment, immunizations and other health services plus photo, consumer goods and online ordering through thousands of stores and digital channels.
Sycamore Partners
Sycamore Partners is a New York-based private equity firm specializing in consumer, distribution, and retail-related investments.
Major Shareholders
Walgreens
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Sycamore Partners (funds and affiliates) Private equity sponsor that led the 2025 take‑private of Walgreens Boots Alliance; following the transaction, Walgreens (Walgreen Co.) operates as a standalone private company under Sycamore’s control. | Institutional | — | Aug 2025 |
Stefano Pessina & family (via Alliance Santé/Alliance Sante Participations) Long‑time anchor shareholder and former executive chairman of Walgreens Boots Alliance; his family reinvested 100% of their WBA stake alongside Sycamore in the 2025 take‑private and remains a significant co‑owner of Walgreens. | Family | — | Aug 2025 |
Sycamore Partners
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Stefan L. Kaluzny Founder, Managing Director, and primary owner of Sycamore Partners according to Form ADV–based summaries; exact ownership percentage is not publicly disclosed. | Founder | — | Mar 2025 |
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