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walgreen 2005 Annual Report
This document is Walgreens' 2005 annual report which summarizes the company's financial performance and highlights of the year. It discusses how Hurricane Katrina impacted their business in Louisiana and Mississippi, forcing the closure of 74 stores initially and resulting in a $54.7 million pre-tax charge. It also describes how Walgreens stepped up to serve as an emergency healthcare provider in the affected areas and used its pharmacy systems and other stores to continue filling prescriptions for evacuated customers. The report emphasizes that Walgreens' consistent success is due to the talent and determination of its employees, allowing it to achieve record sales and earnings for the 31st consecutive year despite the hurricane challenges.
