WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC. (NASDAQ:WBA) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 17, 2019, Leonard D. Schaeffer tendered his resignation as a director of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (the “Company”) effective as of September 30, 2019. Mr. Schaeffer informed the Company that he is resigning to focus on other professional responsibilities and that his resignation is not the result of a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. Mr. Schaeffer has served as a director of the Company since 2015.

The size of the Company’s Board of Directors is expected to be reduced from 11 to 10 directors effective upon Mr. Schaeffer’s resignation.