Canada’s Couche-Tard’s chief stresses ‘friendly’ interest in Japan’s 7-Eleven chain
Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has reiterated its determination to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer.
Couche-Tard Doubles Down on Friendly Takeover of 7-Eleven Owner
The Canadian owner of Circle K will continue its friendly pursuit of Seven & i, executives said, sounding confident that they can overcome antitrust issues that could block the prospective acquisition in the U.
Couche-Tard says it could lift $47 billion Seven & i offer if Japanese firm cooperates
Alimentation Couche-Tard could bolster its $47 billion offer for Seven & I if the Japanese firm became more cooperative and shared its financial information in greater detail, the founder of the Canadian retailer said on Thursday.
Couche-Tard Rules Out Hostile Takeover on Japan’s Seven & i
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 Co., but only if the latter engages in takeover talks.
Couche-Tard bosses make case in Tokyo for 7-Eleven buyout
The directors of Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) said on Thursday they were seeking a "friendly" buyout of 7-Eleven but lamented a lack of progress towards a deal.
Canada's Couche-Tard tries to sell Japanese public on its $47 billion bid for 7-Eleven
Alimentation Couche-Tard took its case for its $47 billion takeover of Seven & i straight to the Japanese public on Thursday, marking a change in strategy by the low-key Canadian firm in response to what it described as months of stonewalling by the 7-Eleven owner.
URGENT: Couche-Tard says talks with Seven & i over takeover bid "friendly"
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the operator of Circle K convenience stores, said Thursday it has been engaged in "friendly" discussions with its Japanese rival Seven & i Holdings Co. over its takeover proposal.
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