Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) AGM 2025 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting was held virtually to enhance participation, security, and efficiency, with all board nominees and senior management present, as well as Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditors.

• The agenda and rules of conduct were made available to all participants, and the meeting was officially called to order after confirming a quorum.

Board and executive committee updates

• Twelve director nominees were introduced, including a mix of long-serving and new members, with four new additions in the past 24 months.

• The board highlighted its diversity of expertise and recent refreshment efforts.

Shareholder proposals

• A stakeholder proposal requested reporting on efforts to educate customers about cigarette waste disposal; the board recommended voting against it.

• The proposal was presented by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, emphasizing environmental and ethical concerns.