Takeover Battle for 7-Eleven Owner #

The unfolding multibillion-dollar takeover battle for the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is shaped by increased deal activity involving foreign bidders, influenced by a weak yen, undervaluation, and a profitability gap at many large Japanese companies compared to their international counterparts.

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has made a $47 billion offer for the company, prompting a promised refocus on profitability by the current management. Additionally, a member of the founding family has proposed taking the company private through a leveraged buyout, although specific details have not been disclosed. The company stated it is considering all available options but has yet to announce a timeline for reaching a decision.