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Fly News Breaks for July 20, 2017
RAD, WBA
Jul 20, 2017 | 08:25 EDT
Leerink analyst David Larsen says that even though Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and Rite Aid (RAD) restructured their transaction, he still believes it will be difficult to receive FTC approval. Although the asset purchase agreement may address local market concerns, the FTC will still focus on "national markets" and a declining Rite Aid might actually be another headwind, he argues. Larsen reiterates an Outperform rating and $86 price target on Walgreens' shares.