TRUSTEES of the Boots pension scheme have been warned to secure a huge cash commitment from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts before its takeover bid is approved.
An extraordinary meeting of Alliance Boots this week will decide whether to accept US private equity giant KKR’s £11bn bid for the firm. Pension scheme trustees are seeking a £500m upfront payment...
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