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, unchanged from the last quarter but up 2.1% from the same quarter last year. The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2022, to stockholders of record by February 18, 2022. WBA has consistently paid dividends for 357 quarters and increased it for 46 consecutive years, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns.

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• Dividend of 47.75 cents per share announced, indicating stable income for shareholders.
• 2.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year reflects company confidence and financial stability.
• 46 consecutive years of dividend increases demonstrate long-term 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 March 11, 2022, to stockholders of record as of Feb. 18, 2022.

Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., have paid a dividend in 357 straight quarters (89 years) and have raised the dividend for 46 consecutive years.

Notes to Editors:

About Walgreens Boots Alliance

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities.

A trusted, global innovator in retail pharmacy with approximately 13,000 locations across the U.S., Europe and Latin America, WBA plays a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem. The company is reimagining local healthcare and well-being for all as part of its purpose – to create more joyful lives through better health. Through dispensing medicines, improving access to a wide range of health services, providing high quality health and beauty products and offering anytime, anywhere convenience across its digital platforms, WBA is shaping the future of healthcare.

WBA has more than 315,000 team members and a presence in nine countries through its portfolio of consumer brands: Walgreens, Boots, Duane Reade, the No7 Beauty Company, Benavides in Mexico and Ahumada in Chile. Additionally, WBA has a portfolio of healthcare-focused investments located in several countries, including China and the U.S.

The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA has been recognized for its commitment to operating sustainably: it is an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and was named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2021.

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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Source: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)?

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

When is the dividend payable for WBA stockholders?

The dividend is payable on March 11, 2022, to stockholders of record as of February 18, 2022.

How long has WBA been paying dividends?

WBA has paid dividends for 357 consecutive quarters, equating to 89 years.

How much has WBA increased its dividend compared to last year?

The dividend has increased by 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year.