Duane Reade
Warburg Pincus took Duane Reade, New York City's largest drugstore chain, private for $720M in 2004. Sold to Walgreens for $1.075B in 2010. During Warburg ownership, Duane Reade expanded aggressively while staff reported labor concerns.
- FOUNDED
- 1960
- ACQUIRED
- Warburg Pincus, 2004, $720M
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1960
Duane Reade founded
2004
Acquired by Warburg Pincus for $720M
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