Seven & i shares plunge over 12% as management buyout falls through
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 27 2025
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Source: CNBC
Shares Plunge Due to Failed Buyout: Japan's Seven & i Holdings saw its shares drop by 12.44% after the founding family could not secure financing for a management buyout, resulting in a market cap loss of over $5 billion.
Previous Buyout Attempts: The company had previously rejected a buyout offer from Canadian operator Alimentation Couche-Tard, which was deemed to undervalue Seven & i, and is now exploring various strategic alternatives.
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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.
