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Bain and CVC weigh joint Boots bid

Private equity giants are preparing to swoop on the high-street chain, according to reports

Boots has caught the attention of Boston-based Bain and Luxembourg-based CVC
Boots has caught the attention of Boston-based Bain and Luxembourg-based CVC Photo: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Getty Images

Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners are reportedly teaming up in a bid to buy Boots.

The UK high street chain of chemists has caught the attention of Boston-based Bain and Luxembourg-based CVC, which are being advised by Lazard as they mull an offer for the company, according to Sky News.

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