7-Eleven owner restructures to fight takeover
Seven & i Holdings rejected a $40-billion takeover offer last month from Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) but the Canadian group has since then reportedly sweetened its offer. 7-Eleven "konbini" are a ubiquitous lifeline for Japan's ageing population and a cherished one-stop shop for everything from rice balls to concert tickets to photocopies. Second-quarter earnings published on Thursday, however, showed flagging sales with the company cutting its full-year operating profit outlook. Seven... Читать дальше...