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Prem Watsa

Canadian business magnate, investor, and philanthropist

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  • 3h ago

    Vivartia agrees to sell Evergood, owner of Goody's and Everest, to Recipe Unlimited

    Vivartia Holding has signed a definitive agreement to sell its food services arm Evergood to Canada's Recipe Unlimited Corporation. The price was not disclosed, and completion depends on customary approvals.

  • Oct 7

    Weston family holding company agrees to acquire pharmacy chain Boots for $8.9 billion

    Canada's Wittington Investments has agreed to purchase UK health retailer Boots from Sycamore Partners and Stefano Pessina in an 8.9 billion dollar deal scheduled to complete in early 2027.

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