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Sigma Healthcare ends $10bn Boots acquisition talks

Sigma Healthcare, which merged with Chemist Warehouse in a near-$6bn deal last year, has withdrawn from talks to acquire UK pharmacy chain Boots. Shares rose 8% after the decision, reflecting investor caution on large international deals.

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