Walgreens Boots Alliance Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has declared a quarterly dividend of 47.75 cents per share, maintaining the previous quarter's rate and marking a 2.1% increase from last year. The dividend will be payable on December 10, 2021, to shareholders of record as of November 15, 2021. WBA has paid dividends for 356 consecutive quarters and has increased the dividend for 46 consecutive years. This commitment reflects the company’s stability and confidence in its financial outlook.

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• Quarterly dividend of 47.75 cents announced, a 2.1% increase year-over-year.
• Dividend payable on December 10, 2021, shows steady cash flow.
• 356 consecutive quarters of dividend payments demonstrate long-term financial health.
• 46 consecutive years of dividend increases highlight commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 47.75 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter and an increase of 2.1 percent from the year-ago quarter. The dividend is payable Dec. 10, 2021, to stockholders of record as of Nov. 15, 2021.

Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., have paid a dividend in 356 straight quarters (89 years) and have raised the dividend for 46 consecutive years.

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About Walgreens Boots Alliance

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy, impacting millions of lives every day through dispensing medicines, and providing accessible, high-quality care. With more than 170 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community pharmacy, the company is meeting customers' and patients' needs through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and beauty products.

WBA has a presence in more than 9 countries, employs more than 315,000 people and has more than 13,000 stores in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.

WBA’s purpose is to inspire more joyful lives through better health. The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA is a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

More company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including those described in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2021 and in other documents that we file or furnish with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the recent dividend announced by Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)?

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced a quarterly dividend of 47.75 cents per share.

When will the WBA dividend be paid?

The WBA dividend is payable on December 10, 2021.

What is the year-over-year change in WBA's dividend?

The dividend has increased by 2.1% compared to the year-ago quarter.

How long has Walgreens Boots Alliance been paying dividends?

Walgreens Boots Alliance has paid dividends for 356 consecutive quarters.

How many years has WBA increased its dividend?

WBA has increased its dividend for 46 consecutive years.