US private equity firm Bain Capital and UK-based CVC Capital teamed up to make a joint bid for Boots UK in January.
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Why did two bidders reportedly pull out of the running to buy Boots UK?
An investment duo considered offering £4 billion for the UK pharmacy chain before bowing out of the sale process last month, The Telegraph has reported.
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