Seven & i Holdings considers selling supermarket stake ahead of IPO: Strategic overhaul gains momentum

Seven & i Holdings considers selling supermarket stake ahead of IPO: Strategic overhaul gains momentum

Japan’s Seven & i Holdings Co., a prominent retail conglomerate renowned for its iconic 7-Eleven convenience stores, is reportedly contemplating a substantial strategic transformation involving the divestment of a significant stake in its supermarket operations ahead of an anticipated initial public offering (IPO). This decision represents a pivotal component of a broader restructuring initiative aimed […]

Artisan Partners pushes for Seven & i buyout, sparking market frenzy

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 […]