SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 9, 2011
WALGREEN CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Illinois | | 1-604 | | 36-1924025 |
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(State or other
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| 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, Illinois | | 60015 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 914-2500
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| Not Applicable |
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| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 8.01.Other Events.
On March 9, 2011, Walgreen Co. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the execution of a definitive purchase agreement between the Company and Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc., pursuant to which Catalyst agreed to acquire Walgreens pharmacy benefit management business, Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This report shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any of the events described herein or in the exhibit hereto.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
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| Exhibit | | Description |
| | 99.1 | | | Press Release of Walgreen Co. dated March 9, 2011 |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this report that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated, including: the ability to satisfy the closing conditions and timely consummate the proposed transaction, the ability to accurately forecast the financial and accounting consequences of the proposed transaction, and other factors described in Walgreens Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2010 and subsequent SEC filings, which risks and uncertainties are incorporated herein by reference. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Except to the extent required by law, Walgreens disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | WALGREEN CO.
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| Date: March 9, 2011 | By: | /s/ Dana I. Green | |
| | | Dana I. Green | |
| | | Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |
