M&A News: 7-Eleven Owner Seven & i Stock Falls after Couche-Tard Walks Away from $47B Bid
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 17 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Acquisition Bid Withdrawal: Shares of Seven & i Holdings dropped over 9% after Alimentation Couche-Tard withdrew its nearly $47 billion acquisition offer, ending speculation about a major deal in the convenience store sector.
Company Responses: Seven & i expressed disappointment over Couche-Tard's decision and countered accusations of stalling negotiations, while analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating on Seven & i's stock with a potential upside.
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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.
