For first time in 92 years, Walgreens suspends quarterly dividend amid financial struggles
Walgreens Boots Alliance announced Thursday that it is suspending its practice of paying cash dividends to stockholders — the first time it won’t pay a quarterly dividend in 92 years. The change comes amid struggles for the Deerfield-based retail pharmacy giant.
Walgreens suspends quarterly dividend, stock plunges
The move is the latest sign that the pharmacy chain is struggling to cut costs, improve margins and find stability.
Walgreens suspends quarterly dividend amid turnaround efforts
Walgreens Boots Alliance has suspended its quarterly cash dividend amid restructuring efforts, the U.S. pharmacy chain operator said on Thursday, sending its shares down nearly 8% in extended trading.
Walgreens to Suspend Dividend in Cash-Saving Push
Cash needs for the next several years, “including with respect to litigation and debt refinancing,” were important considerations, the company said.
Walgreens Boots falls after quarterly dividend suspension
Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) fell over 7% in extended trading on Thursday after the drugstore chain said it is suspending cash dividend paid to stockholders on a quarterly basis. This comes after a report that a potential takeover of the company by private equity from Sycamore Partners will likely not happen.
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