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Couche-Tard

Consumer & Healthcare

Seven & i risks becoming buyout target again if turnaround fails

Seven & i’s stock, which is up more than 25% since Couche-Tard’s interest became public 11 months ago, will probably decline due to the withdrawn proposal.
Consumer & Healthcare

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.
Consumer & Healthcare

Circle K owner misses estimates on lower fuel prices, demand

Seven & i is seeking to bolster its valuation through a series of strategic moves, including selling off underperforming retail assets, listing its US operations, buying back shares and appointing new leadership.
Consumer & Healthcare

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.
Consumer & Healthcare

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.
Consumer & Healthcare

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.
Companies & Markets

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.
Companies & Markets

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.
Global Enterprise

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.
Consumer & Healthcare

Investor pushes Seven & i to engage with Couche-Tard

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