The Japan TimesDec 22
An initial public offering of Seven & I’s IPO of U.S. arm hinges on a faster turnaround and will depend on execution and the market, CEO Stephen Dacus says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/22/companies/seven-i-us-arm-ipo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #seveniholdings #seveneleven #conveniencestores #ipo #stephendacus
Seven & I’s IPO of U.S. arm hinges on faster turnaround, CEO says

The timing of an initial public offering will depend on execution and the market, says Stephen Dacus, who took over as head of the company six months ago.

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The Japan TimesSep 12
The Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven is betting billions of dollars that it can expand its business in the United States by making its convenience stores more like the food meccas they are in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/12/companies/us-japan-style-seven-eleven/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #stephendacus #food #conveniencestores #seveneleven #seveniholdings #us
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?

Facing a stagnant and highly competitive retail market in Japan, Seven & I’s growth is expected to come from overseas.

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The Japan TimesMay 27, 2025
Seven & I Holdings shareholders approved a new board at a low-key annual meeting, despite the drama surrounding a company facing a takeover proposal by Alimentation Couche-Tard, the operator of Circle K stores. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/05/27/companies/seven-dacus-approval/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #alimentationcouchetard #seveniholdings #stephendacus
Seven & I shareholders back new board to deal with takeover proposal

Investors appear to be willing to see what happens with the radical overhaul, which the Japanese retailer had pledged to counter Couche-Tard’s ¥7.39 trillion approach.

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The Japan TimesApr 25, 2025
Seven & I Holdings’ new chief executive officer plans to boost investments in its U.S. stores using cash from a planned listing of its American retail operations. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/25/companies/seven-ceo-investment-boost/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #stephendacus #alimentationcouchetard #us #seveniholdings #seveneleven #conveniencestores
Seven & I’s new CEO plans aggressive investments in U.S. stores

In addition to investing in its North America operations, Stephen Dacus is also looking to review the company’s supply chain globally.

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The Japan TimesMar 6, 2025
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven has announced a raft of measures to fend off a takeover by a Canadian rival, including a $13.2-billion share buyback and an initial public offering of its U.S. unit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/06/companies/seveni-announcement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #seveniholdings #stephendacus #ryuichiisaka #alimentationcouchetard #seveneleven #conveniencestores
Seven & I announces measures to fend off Couche-Tard takeover

The announcements are the latest twist in a saga that began last year when Seven & I rebuffed a takeover offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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The Japan TimesMar 4, 2025
Seven & I Holdings plans to rebuff a proposed takeover by Alimentation Couche-Tard, a media report said, with the Japanese retailer seeking to boost its valuation on its own. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/04/companies/seven-i-reject-buyout-proposal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #ryuichiisaka #seveniholdings #stephendacus #alimentationcouchetard #seveneleven #stocks #mergers #acquisitions
Seven & I to reject Couche-Tard’s buyout proposal, report says

A special committee reviewing the offer decided in favor of keeping the Japanese convenience store chain independent because of antitrust concerns in the U.S.

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The Japan TimesMar 3, 2025
Seven & I Holdings Chief Executive Officer Ryuichi Isaka is stepping down from his position, the Nikkei newspaper reported without citing sources. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/03/companies/seveni-ceo-replacement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #ryuichiisaka #seveniholdings #stephendacus #alimentationcouchetard #seveneleven #stocks
7-Eleven owner to appoint first foreign CEO, report says

The owner's plan to take the company private to avoid being taken over by Couche-Tard collapsed last week, piling pressure on it to reconsider the $47 billion takeover proposal.

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