Seven & i investor Artisan pushes for competitive bidding process

Artisan Partners urges Seven & i Holdings to initiate a bidding process for takeover proposals amid competing offers from the Ito family and Alimentation Couche-Tard.

France stocks lower at close of trade; CAC 40 down 1.17%

France stocks fell with losses led by Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas. Kering SA hit a 5-year low, while Accor SA reached 5-year highs amid falling shares.

Earnings call: Artisan Partners reports steady growth in Q3 2024

Artisan Partners reported Q3 2024 earnings with a focus on long-term growth and a quarterly dividend increase, despite experiencing net cash outflows.

Belgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.53%

Belgium stocks rose 0.53%, led by Consumer sectors; Ageas shares hit a 52-week high. Commodities and currency rates remained stable.

Seven & i to ask Couche-Tard to reconsider 'inadequate' offer, source says

Seven & i will deem Couche-Tard's takeover bid inadequate but will continue discussions, addressing potential regulatory concerns while the investment climate for Japanese companies remains attractive.

Artisan urges Seven&i for takeover bid update by Sept 19