Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock (TSE:ATD) Surges as Buybacks Return
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 21 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Couche-Tard's Acquisition Attempt: Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard's attempt to acquire Japanese company Seven & i, the parent of 7-Eleven, has failed, leading Couche-Tard to initiate a new share buyback plan worth nearly $6 billion, boosting investor confidence and stock prices.
Post-Merger Analysis: The breakdown of the merger has sparked conflicting narratives between Couche-Tard and Seven & i regarding negotiation willingness and concerns over antitrust issues, leaving analysts and observers questioning the true motivations behind the failed deal.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
