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7-Eleven Owner Restructures To Fight Takeover

The owner of 7-Eleven announced a major restructuring on Thursday as it seeks to boost its share price and fend off what would be the biggest foreign takeover of a Japanese firm.

International Business Times

7-Eleven Owner Confirms New Takeover Offer From Couche-Tard

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said on Wednesday it had received a "revised" takeover offer from Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard after rejecting an initial bid worth around $40 billion.

International Business Times

7-Eleven Owner's Shares Spike On Report Of New Buyout Offer

Shares in the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven surged Wednesday following reports that Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) had hiked its takeover offer by almost 20 percent.

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Is Kroger a Buy as Its Mega Merger Faces Legal Challenges?

Kroger’s (KR) $25 billion merger with Albertsons (ACI) is in limbo as federal regulators and states push to block the deal over concerns of higher prices and reduced competition. As the legal battle heats up, the company is fighting to prove the merger’s benefits for shoppers. In this article, we’ll…

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Washington, Colorado take on Kroger

The supermarkets argue mega-stores like Costco, Amazon and Walmart are their real competitors

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Spirit Airlines Stock Plunges on Bankruptcy Buzz: What to Know

Spirit Airlines is one of the worst stocks Friday as reports swirl that the discount airline could file for bankruptcy.

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Stuart Rose gets hands-on at Asda. This can’t have been plan A

Awkward interregnum in which former M&S boss is taking charge sums up chaotic progress since purchase from Walmart

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Former M&S boss Stuart Rose to run struggling Asda as co-owner steps back

Lord Rose is chair of supermarket and will take over day-to-day duties from Mohsin Issa

The Guardian - UK

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Closing arguments are coming up in the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the proposed merger of supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons

The Independent UK

Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain operator turns down Couche-Tard takeover offer

The parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain is turning down a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada

The Independent UK

Owner of 7-Eleven rejects $39bn takeover offer from Canadian rival

Japanese group says Couche-Tard plan undervalues firm, but leaves door open to higher offer

The Guardian - UK

7-Eleven Owner Rejects Initial Takeover Bid From Canadian Rival

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal "grossly undervalues" the company.

International Business Times

Royal Mail is close to getting the reform it craved. Shareholders should now oppose the Czech takeover bid

Selling a key economic component at a so-so price always felt bizarre, but with transformative cost savings on the horizon it would be pathetic

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Verizon to Buy Frontier Communications, Hikes Dividend

Verizon's purchase of Frontier will significantly expand its fiber footprint across the United States. Here's what you need to know.

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At Asda and Morrisons it was always about financial engineering

The need to keep the buyout arithmetic on track has been a drag on performance, and neither deal was aimed at growth

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Alaska Air Group's Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines Clears DOJ: What to Know

The proposed Alaska Air- Hawaiian Holdings merger cleared a regulatory hurdle after the DOJ's investigation period expired. Here's what happens next.

The Guardian - UK

Owner of 7-Eleven stores receives buyout offer from Canadian rival

Proposal to Tokyo-based Seven & i by ACT could become biggest foreign takeover of a Japanese firm

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Kroger pauses massive merger with rival grocery chain after numerous lawsuits and regulatory challenges

Merger would have been the largest supermarket deal in history

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Private equity firm plots takeover bid for Telegraph following Daily Mail owner’s withdrawal

CVC Capital Partners owns sports brands including the Six Nations and La Liga

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Macy's Stock Plunges After Ending Buyout Talks: What to Know

Macy's stock is falling after the department store chain halted takeover talks with an investor group that was looking to take it private.

The Guardian - UK

Goldman Sachs raises banker pay and bonuses after 150% surge in quarterly profit

Wall Street firm says it spent $4.2bn on compensation and benefits for its 45,300 staff in the three months to June

The Independent UK

Kroger and Albertsons reveal list of grocery stores at risk of sale under merger

In addition to the stores, the companies have also offered to sell six distribution centers and a dairy plant in Colorado

International Business Times

Carlsberg Quaffs British Soft Drinks Maker Britvic For GBP3.3 Bn

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Monday said that it had reached a deal to buy British soft drinks manufacturer Britvic for GBP3.3 billion ($4.2 billion).

The Guardian - UK

Fat fees for Royal Mail’s advisers, no detail for its shareholders

The offer document for proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail parent company couldn’t be more vague

The Guardian - US

As Wall Street pulls away from DEI, Goldman Sachs backs Black women: ‘Our commitment is strong’

The firm, expanding its diversity initiative, zeroed in on data that shows the economic case for investing in Black women

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