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Couche-Tard Launches Tender Offer to Acquire Poland's Zabka Group for 32 Zloty Per Share
Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced a voluntary tender offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Poland-based Zabka Group. The offer, made through its wholly-owned subsidiary Circle K Polska, is priced at 32 zloty per share.
The Offer Details
According to the announcement, Couche-Tard intends to delist Zabka Group and take full control of the Polish convenience store chain. The company confirmed that the transaction will be fully funded through its existing debt facilities.
The move represents a significant expansion for Couche-Tard in the Central European market, leveraging its existing Circle K brand presence in Poland to integrate a major local competitor.
AdMarket Reaction
Investors reacted positively to the news, sending shares of Zabka Group soaring on Friday. The stock price jumped 8.5% to close at 31.75 zloty.
The share price settling just below the offer price indicates strong market sentiment that the deal is likely to be completed successfully. This narrow spread between the market price and the offer price is typical in such acquisition scenarios as the closing date approaches.
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