Shares in Polish convenience store operator Zabka jumped after a report indicated Japan's Seven & i Holdings is in advanced talks to acquire a multi-billion dollar stake.
Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings is in the final stages of talks to acquire a multi-billion dollar stake in Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group, according to a Nikkei report. The move would mark a significant European expansion for the 7-Eleven operator.
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Shares of the Polish convenience store operator surged over 9% after local media reported acquisition interest from a major Japanese retail conglomerate. The news adds to a series of positive catalysts for the company, including an upcoming dividend and earnings report.
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