Canada’s Couche-Tard drops bid to buy 7-Eleven’s parent company
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 17 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Acquisition Proposal Dropped: Canadian retail chain Alimentation Couche-Tard has abandoned its attempt to acquire Seven & i Holdings Co., the parent company of 7-Eleven, due to frustrations with the negotiation process.
Previous Offer Rejected: Despite a previous offer being rejected last year, Couche-Tard continued to pursue a deal but ultimately decided to withdraw after experiencing a lack of constructive engagement from the Japanese company.
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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.
