Couche-Tard lobs ball back to Seven & i's court
What can you do when you can’t go hostile in a deal? For Alimentation Couche-Tard , the answer is a press conference. On Thursday, the Canadian owner of the Circle-K convenience store chain made the case for its takeover of Japan’s Seven & i to local media in Tokyo - a first since launching a $47 billion offer in August.
Couche-Tard Doubles Down on Friendly Takeover of 7-Eleven Owner
Tard will continue its friendly pursuit of Seven & i, executives said, even as they vented their frustrations over the slow progress in acquisition talks with the Japanese owner of the 7-Eleven convenience-store chain.
Alimentation Couche-tard "disappointed" with Seven & i takeover talks
Alimentation Couche-Tard founder and executive chairman Alain Bouchard / We are either disappointed that this engagement has been limited to regularity only and we have not been able to make progress on broader deal discussions.
Couche-Tard Takes Case for Seven & i Acquisition to Tokyo
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. could increase its offer to acquire rival global convenience-store retailer Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd., but only if the Tokyo-based company engages in talks, Couche-Tard executives said during a news conference held in Tokyo today to make a case for the transaction, Bloomberg reported.
Couche-Tard Reiterates Commitment to Seven & i Takeover
The Canadian owner of Circle K said its takeover proposal for the 7-Eleven parent presents clear economic value.
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 goes on charm offensive for Japan's Seven & i after board shake-up
Alimentation Couche-Tard is seeking to win over the Japanese public for its $47 billion bid for Seven & i on Thursday and address antitrust concerns that have emerged as a major stumbling block in its quest to buy the 7-Eleven owner.
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.
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, ...
M&A News: Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) Slips as it Refuses to Wait for the Spin-off
It is no secret that Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) has been actively pursuing ownership of Seven & i, the Japanese company behind the ...
Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. stock falls Thursday, underperforms market
Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. closed 20.3% short of its 52-week high of C$85.53, which the company reached on July 31st.
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Alimentation Couche-Tard ramps up campaign to take over Seven & I
The Canadian convenience store giant and owner of Circle-K has sought to combat skepticism surrounding the deal, most ...
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Alex Miller Builds on the Legacies of His Couche-Tard Predecessors Brian Hannasch, Alain Bouchard
Retail entrepreneur and philanthropist Bouchard, who currently holds the position of executive chairman, founded Alimentation ...
Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms market
Shares of Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. ATD inched 0.04% higher to C$69.62 Wednesday, in what proved to be an all-around ...
3 Big Numbers: What Couche-Tard brings to the table
As the Canadian company continues to court fellow convenience retailer Seven & i, we examine some key facts from its bid and ...
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Couche-Tard founder: Canadian firm still eager to pursue Seven & i buyout
The Canadian firm trying to buy the Japanese operator of 7-Eleven says it remains committed to the idea. But Alimentation Couche-Tard is ruling out a hostile takeover if Seven & i Holdings rejects ...