FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LTD/ CAN (FRFHF) Form 6-K — Oct 7, 2026
Fairfax Financial announced a partnership with Wittington Investments, the Weston family holding company, to acquire Boots from The Boots Group for approximately US$8.9 billion including assumed debt. The deal covers Boots' UK and Ireland retail operations, Boots Opticians, the No7 Beauty Company, and the Thailand and franchised businesses. Fairfax has committed up to approximately US$2.3 billion of equity and expects to own 50% of Boots post-closing, with Wittington holding operational control and Galen Weston serving as Chair. Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary conditions.
Key figures
- Deal Value Usd
- 8900000000
- Expected closing
- first quarter of 2027
- Fairfax equity commitment usd
- approximately US$2.3 billion
- Fairfax post closing ownership
- 50%
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