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Zabka Shares Surge 10% on Report of Acquisition Talks with 7-Eleven Operator Seven & i
Shares of Zabka Group (WSE:ZAB) surged 10% on Thursday following a report that Japanese retail conglomerate Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) is in advanced discussions to acquire a significant stake in the Polish convenience store chain.
Potential Deal Details
According to the Nikkei business daily, which first reported the news, Seven & i is in the final stages of negotiations to purchase Zabka shares currently held by investment funds. The potential transaction is valued at several hundred billion yen, equivalent to several billion U.S. dollars, the newspaper stated.
This move would mark a major European expansion for Seven & i, the global operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store franchise. Zabka is a dominant player in the Polish market with a large network of stores across the country.
AdMarket Impact
The report of a potential acquisition by a major international player was met with strong investor enthusiasm, driving the sharp increase in Zabka's stock price on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The deal would provide an exit for Zabka's current private equity owners and align the Polish chain with one of the world's largest retail operators.
As of now, neither company has publicly confirmed the discussions, and the Nikkei report noted that no definitive agreement has been announced. The final terms and timing of any potential deal remain subject to the conclusion of the ongoing talks.
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