# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0002029286
**File Stem:** 0001104659-25-084490
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
**Character Count:** 15532
**Document Hash:** 8dafd72dff8db03cb47aee103ed26b00
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-084490.hdr.sgml**: 20250828

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-084490

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13D/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250828

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250828

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001618921
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES [5912]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 471758322
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0831

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-88481
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251269807

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 108 WILMOT ROAD
- **CITY:** DEERFIELD
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60015
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (847) 315-2500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 108 WILMOT ROAD
- **CITY:** DEERFIELD
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60015
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Alliance Sante Participations Ltd.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002029286

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3RD FLOOR, CITRUS GROVE
- **STREET 2:** 106 GORING AVENUE
- **CITY:** GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN
- **STATE:** E9
- **ZIP:** KY1-1001
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 01133609924370

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 24, BOULEVARD DU TENAO
- **STREET 2:** THE FAMILY OFFICE (ATTN BEN BURMAN)
- **CITY:** MONACO
- **STATE:** O9
- **ZIP:** 98000

## Ex-99.(A)(C)

<u>EXHIBIT AC</u>

**JOINT FILING AGREEMENT**

This Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2025 (this "**Agreement**") is made and entered into by and between Alliance Sante Participations Ltd., an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands ("**ASP Cayman**") and Stefano Pessina, a citizen of Monaco ("**Pessina**").

**RECITALS**

**WHEREAS**, ASP Cayman and Pessina are continuing parties to that certain Joint Filing Agreement, dated April 29, 2025 (the "**Prior Joint Filing Agreement**");

**WHEREAS**, as of August 28, 2025, neither ASP Cayman nor Pessina hold of record or beneficially own any shares of Common Stock;

**NOW, THEREFORE,** in consideration of the premises and agreements set forth below and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:

**AGREEMENT**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Amendment No. 11</u>. With respect solely to Amendment No. 11 to the Statement on Schedule 13D ("**Amendment No. 11**"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "**SEC**") on or about the date hereof with respect to the beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock, each of ASP Cayman and Pessina hereby confirms and agrees that such filing is being filed on behalf of each of them in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "**Exchange Act**") and that each such party is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such party contained therein; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no party is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning any other party making the filing, unless such party knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Subsequent Amendments</u>. Each of ASP Cayman and Pessina hereby confirms their continuing agreement that all further amendments to the Statement on Schedule 13D filed with the SEC subsequent to Amendment No. 11 will be filed on behalf of each of them that is named therein as a reporting person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Exchange Act and that each such party will be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such party contained in such amendments; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no party will be responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning any other party making the filing, unless such party knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Prior Joint Filing Agreement</u>. The Prior Joint Filing Agreement is revoked and terminated and shall be of no further force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

**[Remainder of page intentionally blank; signature page follows]**

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Alliance Sante Participations LTD.** | **Alliance Sante Participations LTD.** | **Alliance Sante Participations LTD.** |
| By: | /s/ Stefano Pessina | /s/ Stefano Pessina |
|  | Name: | Stefano Pessina |
|  | Title: | Director |
| By: | /s/ Ben Burman | /s/ Ben Burman |
|  | Name: | Ben Burman |
|  | Title: | Director |
| **STEFANO PESSINA** | **STEFANO PESSINA** | **STEFANO PESSINA** |
| /s/ Stefano Pessina | /s/ Stefano Pessina | /s/ Stefano Pessina |
| Stefano Pessina | Stefano Pessina | Stefano Pessina |

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**[Signature Page to Joint Filing Agreement]**

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13D

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**(Amendment No. 11)**

**WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC.**

*(Name of Issuer)*

**Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share**

*(Title of Class of Securities)*

**931427108**

*(CUSIP Number)*

**Ben Burman**<br>Ben Burman Avocat EURL<br>69, avenue Victor Hugo<br>Paris I0 75116<br>011 33 1 45 02 19 19

*(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)*

**08/28/2025**

*(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)*

| **CUSIP No.** | **931427108** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Alliance Sante Participations Ltd.** | Name of reporting person<br>**Alliance Sante Participations Ltd.** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**CAYMAN ISLANDS** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**CAYMAN ISLANDS** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**0.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**0.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **931427108** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Stefano Pessina** | Name of reporting person<br>**Stefano Pessina** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**O9** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**O9** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**0.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**0.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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**Item 1. Security and Issuer**

**(a) Title of Class of Securities:**
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

**(b) Name of Issuer:**
WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC.

**(c) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
108 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015

This Amendment No. 11 to Schedule 13D (this "Amendment No. 11") is being filed by Alliance Sante Participations Ltd. ("ASP Cayman") and Stefano Pessina (together with ASP Cayman, the "Reporting Persons") and relates to the shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). This Amendment No. 11 amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on December 31, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on January 20, 2015, by Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on December 31, 2015, by Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on November 4, 2016, by Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on January 17, 2018, byAmendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on July 17, 2018, by Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on November 5, 2019, by Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on December 17, 2019, by Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on July 27, 2020, by Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on March 7, 2025 and by Amendment No. 10 filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on March 29, 2025 (as so amended, the "Existing Schedule 13D").

As previously reported in the Existing Schedule 13D, the original Schedule 13D, as well as Amendments 1 through 10, were filed by Alliance Sante Participations S.A., and such filings can be found under its file number (CIK 0001554671).

Capitalized terms used in this Amendment No. 11 but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Existing Schedule 13D. Except as specifically amended hereby, items in the Existing Schedule 13D remain unmodified.

This Amendment No. 11 constitutes an exit filing for ASP Cayman and Mr. Pessina. As further described in this Amendment No. 11, the previously announced Transaction was completed pursuant to the Merger Agreement. As a result, effective August 28, 2025, ASP Cayman and Mr. Pessina have ceased to have beneficial ownership of any shares of Common Stock of the Issuer.

**Item 4. Purpose of Transaction**

Item 4 of the Existing Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following at the end thereof:

Agreement and Plan of Merger

On August 28, 2025 (the "Closing Date"), the previously announced Transaction was completed pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

Voting Agreement and Interim Investors Agreement

In connection with the consummation of the Transaction, each of the Voting Agreement and the Interim Investors Agreement was terminated in accordance with its terms.

Reinvestment Agreement

In connection with the consummation of the Transaction, the transactions contemplated by the Reinvestment Agreement were completed in accordance with the terms of the Reinvestment Agreement.

**Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer**

**(a)**
Item 5(a) of the Existing Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

The responses of each of the Reporting Persons with respect to Rows 11, 12 and 13 of the cover pages of this Schedule 13D that relate to the aggregate number and percentage of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Reporting Persons are incorporated herein by reference.

**(b)**
Item 5(b) of the Existing Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

The responses of each of the Reporting Persons with respect to Rows 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the cover pages of this Schedule 13D that relate to the number of shares of Common Stock as to which each of the persons or entities referenced in Item 2 above has sole or shared power to vote or to direct the vote of and sole or shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of are incorporated herein by reference.

**(c)**
Item 5(c) of the Existing Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Other than as described elsewhere in this Amendment No. 11 (including the information in Item 4, which is incorporated herein by reference), the Reporting Persons and, to the knowledge of the Reporting Persons, the persons listed in Annex A hereto, have effected no transactions in the Issuer's securities in the past 60 days.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Alliance Sante Participations Ltd.

**Signature:** /s/ Stefano Pessina

**Name/Title:** Director

**Date:** 08/28/2025

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Stefano Pessina

**Signature:** /s/ Stefano Pessina

**Name/Title:** Stefano Pessina

**Date:** 08/28/2025