Alliance Boots rejects initial pound 9.7bn takeover approach

摘要

Alliance Boots has rejected a pound 9.7bn takeover approach from US-based KKR private equity group.Following a board meeting on 12 March,Alliance Boots said of the approach:"The board does not believe it reflects the fundamental value of the company or the attractive prospects,opportunities and synergies available to Alliance Boots following the very recent completion of its merger."