Jun 15, 2026 – 11.38amSigma Healthcare, the owner of Chemist Warehouse, says the Australian market is its main focus for growth after pulling out of talks to buy UK pharmacy chain Boots for as much as $14 billion.Investors welcomed the move and Sigma shares jumped 8 per cent on Monday after the company said it was no longer interested in buying the retailer, which has been put up for sale by private equity owner Sycamore Partners.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Chemist Warehouse owner withdraws from $14b Boots sale talks
Sigma Healthcare shares jumped 8 per cent after the company said it had abandoned its pursuit of the UK retailer to refocus on the Australian market.
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