Couche-Tard

Seven & i risks becoming buyout target again if turnaround fails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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