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7-Eleven, Couche-Tard explore sell-offs ahead of potential merger

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is exploring store sell-offs with a Canadian rival to address antitrust concerns ahead of a potential merger.
This merger would be the biggest foreign takeover of a Japanese firm, merging 7-Eleven with Circle K and other franchises.
Seven & i stated they would work together to map out the viability of a divestiture process and identify potential buyers.
Roy Larke commented that Seven & i still plans to fight what he described as a hostile takeover bid from ACT.

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Le Devoir

Layer-Tard is still in the portrait in order to acquire the...

A committee convened by Seven&i is exploring three options to satisfy U.S. antitrust laws.

7 hours ago·Montreal, Canada

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La Presse

Layer-Tard still in the race in order to acquire the chain 7-Eleven

The parent company of the 7-Eleven convenience chain, Seven & i Holdings, seems to be receptive to a possible sale to Diet Couche-Tard.

7 hours ago·Montreal, Canada

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Nikkei

7-Eleven owner faces opposition to new CEO from U.S. fund

TOKYO -- Artisan Partners, the U.S.-based investor in Seven & i Holdings, posted concerns on Sunday about "potential conflicts of interest" regard

10 hours ago·Japan

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Mainichi Shimbun

Seven & i urges Couche-Tard to sell US stores to end antitrust snag

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Seven & i Holdings Co. said Monday it has called on Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. to sell all of its stores in the United St

10 hours ago·Chiyoda, Japan

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NiagaraFallsReview.ca

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7-Eleven, Couche-Tard advances acquisition talks with divestment exploration

The parent company of 7-Eleven appears to be warming to a possible sale to Quebec-based convenience store owner Alimentation Couche-Tard.

12 hours ago·Niagara Falls, Canada

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The Daily Gazette

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7-Eleven, Couche-Tard explore sell-offs ahead of potential merger

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Monday it had agreed to jointly explore store sell-offs with a Canadian rival to address antitrust concerns ahead of a potential merger.

15 hours ago

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