A proposed takeover of Seven & i Holdings Co that could result in the sale of one of Japan’s strongest brands marks the first big test of the country’s evolving investor-friendly stance.
Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc’s proposal to buy the operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores follows the introduction last year of government guidelines on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) instructing companies to seriously consider takeover offers.
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