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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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Walgreens

Duane Reade is a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance, is a chain of pharmacy and convenience stores, primarily located in New York City, known for its high volume small store layouts in densely populated Manhattan locations.

Duane Reade

Boots UK is a pharmacy chain in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Thailand and other territories. Boots became a subsidiary of the new company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, on 31 December 2014.

Boots UK

Alliance Healthcare was formerly Alliance UniChem, wholesales, distributes, and retails pharmaceutical, surgical, medical, and healthcare products throughout Europe. The company supplies more than 110,000 pharmacies, doctors, health centres and hospitals from over 288 distribution centres in 11 countries. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance, which was formed by the merger of Walgreens with its former parent Alliance Boots in 2014. Alliance Boots had itself been formed in 2006 by the merger of Boots Group and Alliance UniChem on 31 July 2006. Alliance UniChem was rebranded Alliance Healthcare in 2009.

Alliance Healthcare

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. engages in the provision of healthcare and retail pharmacy services. It operates through the following segments: United States Retail Pharmacy, International, and United States Healthcare. The US Retail Pharmacy segment includes the operation of retail drugstores, health and wellness services, specialty and home delivery pharmacy services, and equity method investment. The International segment offers pharmacy-led health and beauty retail businesses outside the US and the pharmaceutical wholesaling and distribution business in Germany. The US Healthcare segment delivers improved health outcomes and lower costs for payors and providers through owned and partnered assets. The company was founded by Charles R. Walgreen and John Boot in 1909 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.

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Walgreens reports Q1 earnings decline, eyes growth opportunities ahead

Walgreens faces challenges from COVID impacts and investments but is on track to achieve full-year guidance.
Strategic acquisitions and scaling U.S. Healthcare present opportunities for growth and profitability.
Despite first-half declines, the company anticipates improvements in margins and performance in the second half.
Efforts to optimize cash flow and investments position Walgreens for future growth and success.

Walgreens reports 4.5% sales growth in Q2 2023 earnings

Walgreens remains cautiously optimistic about managing potential changes in health plans and anticipates a strong second half of the year. The company is targeting debt reduction and small tuck-on acquisitions in healthcare as capital allocation priorities.

Walgreens (WBA) reports mixed Q3 performance, focuses on profitability

Walgreens (WBA) Q3 2023 earnings call highlights mixed performance with a focus on profitability enhancement.
Strategic partnerships, cost management programs, and capital allocation priorities support long-term value creation.
Challenges in margin pressures, script growth, and operational issues require immediate actions for profitability.
Opportunities lie in unlocking profitability, market developments, and demand for risk-based health care services.

Walgreens appoints new CEO to drive cost savings and script growth opportunities

Walgreens is strategically positioning itself for operational efficiency and cost savings in fiscal year 2024. The company's new CEO, Tim Wentworth, is expected to drive healthcare expertise and cost-effective outcomes. Despite challenges like lower contributions and segment declines, Walgreens is leveraging opportunities for script growth and financial improvement.

Walgreens Q1 Earnings: Navigating Challenges, Focused on Value Creation

Walgreens is navigating challenges in the pharmacy sector while focusing on strategic initiatives to drive value creation and sustainable growth. The company's emphasis on partnerships, cost-saving actions, and a shift towards value-based reimbursement models positions them for future success in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Walgreens reports solid Q2 results, focuses on growth strategies

Walgreens navigates retail challenges with strong operational performance. Focus on cost discipline, portfolio optimization, and cash flow improvement. Strategic decisions to drive growth and unlock value in healthcare areas.

Walgreens Q3 Earnings Miss Expectations Amid Challenges

Walgreens' Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted a challenging quarter with missed expectations, driven by pressures in the retail pharmacy sector and adverse market conditions. CEO Tim Wentworth emphasized ongoing strategic reviews and cost management initiatives as key to navigating these challenges. The company remains committed to transforming its business model to better serve customers and improve operational efficiency.

Walgreens (WBA) reports Q4 earnings, focuses on growth strategies

Walgreens (WBA) focused on financial stability, cost efficiency, and strategic growth initiatives in Q4 2024 earnings call.
The company aims to address challenges like disruptions, inflation, and underperforming stores while leveraging strengths in cash flow and cost-cutting.
Opportunities in store optimization, digital enhancement, and asset monetization are key areas for future growth.
Overall, Walgreens is navigating challenges, leveraging strengths, and pursuing opportunities to enhance financial performance and resilience.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. WBA, -1.25% said Monday that it removed restrictions on purchases of over-the-counter children's cold medications. The pharmacy retail giant in December limited purchases of fever-reducing medicines during a surge in pediatric cases of respiratory syncytial virus, flu, and COVID-19 that began in the fall.

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DEERFIELD, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Teenagers nationwide can begin submitting entries for the 13th Annual Expressions by Walgreens, an artistic challenge for high school students that awards monetary prizes in four categories: visual arts, media arts, spoken word, and creative writing. Entries are being accepted now through March 31, 2023.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA ) 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference January 10, 2023 2:15 PM ET Company Participants Roz Brewer - CEO James Kehoe - CFO Conference Call Participants Lisa Gill - JPMorgan Lisa Gill Good morning.

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