Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a $5.6 billion operating loss in its fiscal second quarter, an improvement from the $13.2 billion loss in the same period last year as the troubled retailer continues to prepare for a private equity buyout.
Operating losses included a $3 billion impairment charge tied to its Village MD business, according to an April 8 company news release.
Despite ongoing challenges, Walgreens reported better than expected results in sales, with sales rising 4% to $38.59 billion. In addition, pharmacy sales rose 12% while retail sales fell by 3%.
The company announced last month that it would be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at $10 billion. Walgreens also recently suspended its quarterly dividend part of a broader cost cutting effort.
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