Artisan Partners pushes for Seven & i buyout, sparking market frenzy
Shares of Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven convenience stores, surged nearly 3% as U.S.-based Artisan Partners urged the company to consider a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a Canadian convenience store giant. The investor pressure has reignited debate over corporate governance in Japan and the future of Seven & i’s […]