Couche-Tard

Seven & i risks becoming buyout target again if turnaround fails

Newly appointed CEO Stephen Dacus is under pressure to convince stakeholders that sweeping reforms will deliver, especially in the US and Japan

Seven & i has cited concerns over potential pushback from US antitrust regulators over any deal to combine with Couche-Tard.

Couche-Tard abandons 6.8 trillion yen bid to buy 7-Eleven owner

Seven & i’s stock will probably decline due to the withdrawn proposal

Couche-Tard has offered about US$50 billion but has not been able to win over the board of the company that owns 7-Eleven, Speedway and other chains.

Circle K owner misses estimates on lower fuel prices, demand

The Canadian convenience store and fuel retailer shares are down 14% this year

Seven & i has recently signed a non-disclosure agreement to share financial data with Couche-Tard.

Buyout on hold: Seven & i investors eye execution before backing deal or strategy

The operator of 7-Eleven stores is seeking to bolster its valuation through a series of strategic moves, including selling off underperforming retail assets, listing its US operations, buying back sha...

ACT and 7-Eleven operator Seven & i have signed a NDA that will give the former access to the retailer’s financial data as it seeks a US$47 billion acquisition.

Canadian firm advances deal talks for Japan’s Seven & i with access to books

The move represents significant progress in takeover discussions for Alimentation Couche-Tard

Seven & i has more than 13,000 locations in the US and Canada under a variety of brands, including franchises and stores operated under license.

Couche-Tard sees strong interest in US stores for Seven & I deal

The parent company of the Circle K brand takeover proposal has been weighing on its stock price since it became public in August

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s founder Alain Bouchard speaks during a press conference on their bid for 7-Eleven convenience store operator Seven & i Holdings in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2025.

Couche-Tard says ready to boost bid if Seven & i engages

[TOKYO] Canadian convenience store and gas station operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said it could increase its offer to acquire long-time rival Seven & i Holdings but only if the latter engages ...

Couche-Tard has been pursuing Seven & i for months even as it has received a frosty reception from the Japanese retail giant, in what would be Japan’s largest-ever foreign buyout if the deal is completed.

Couche-Tard goes on charm offensive for Seven & i with Tokyo visit

[NEW YORK] Alimentation Couche-Tard will seek to address antitrust concerns of Japan’s Seven & i as the Canadian company’s management kicks off a Tokyo visit to push forward talks for its US$47 billio...

The Circle-K owner has been pursuing Seven & i for months even as it received a frosty reception from the Japanese retail giant.

Couche-Tard rejects Seven & i’s antitrust concerns over US$47 billion takeover bid

The companies are the top two players in the US convenience store market, with about 20,000 locations between them

Seven & i has been fending off the approach by pursuing an overhaul of the company to unlock shareholder value.

Investor pushes Seven & i to engage with Couche-Tard

Investors have yet to be convinced, with Seven & i’s stock price trading more than 20 per cent below Couche-Tard’s offer