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Japan's Seven & i Holdings Gains ‘Core’ Status, Raising Questions About Foreign Buyout




Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has been classified as "core" to Japan’s national security, according to a Finance Ministry update. This status requires foreign buyers seeking a stake of 1% or more to undergo government review, but it does not add hurdles to a full buyout like the one proposed by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.


Couche-Tard is considering increasing its offer price despite potential antitrust challenges in the U.S., where the deal would create the largest convenience store operator. Seven & i previously rejected the offer, claiming it wasn’t in shareholders' best interests.






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