Couche-Tard Founder Asks Seven & i to "Adequately Consider" Buyout

Couche-Tard Founder Asks Seven & i to "Adequately Consider" Buyout

Couche-Tard Founder Alain Bouchard speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Thursday.
Couche-Tard Founder Alain Bouchard speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Thursday.

   Tokyo, March 13 (Jiji Press)--The founder of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. on Thursday urged Seven & i Holdings Co. to "adequately consider" the Canadian convenience store chain's attempt to take over the Japanese retailer.
   Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, Couche-Tard Executive Chairman Alain Bouchard said that he was "disappointed" that discussions with the Japanese firm side has been limited to regulatory issues that might arise with the possible acquisition.

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