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Fairfax acquires 50% of Boots with Wittington

PUBLIC · FRFHFOct 07, 2026

Acquiring Company

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd

Acquired Company

Boots UK Limited

TorontoNottinghamFinancial ServicesHospitalityHealth CareFashionBeauty

Description

Fairfax Financial has entered into a transaction to acquire 50% of Boots for approximately US$2.3 billion. Wittington Investments will have operational control following the completion of the deal. The transaction is subject to closing conditions and is expected to finalize in early 2027. Notably, the acquisition will not include Boots' other interests which will be retained by their current owner.

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Company

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. is a holding company primarily engaged in property/casualty insurance and reinsurance, with associated investment management.

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Who acquired Boots UK Limited?

Boots UK Limited was acquired by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, based in Toronto. The deal was reported on October 7, 2026. Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. is a holding company primarily engaged in property/casualty insurance and reinsurance, with associated investment management. Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is publicly traded (FRFHF) and operates in Financial Services.

When did Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd acquire Boots UK Limited?

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd's acquisition of Boots UK Limited was reported on October 7, 2026. Fairfax Financial has entered into a transaction to acquire 50% of Boots for approximately US$2.3 billion. Wittington Investments will have operational control following the completion of the deal. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Boots UK Limited do?

Boots UK Limited is a pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer. It offers a wide range of products, including pharmacy services and health solutions. Boots has been a trusted name in health and beauty for over 170 years. It is privately held, operating in Health Care, and is based in Nottingham.

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