The Nikkei business daily reported that the owner of 7-Eleven is looking to purchase shares currently held by investment funds. Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski confirmed that the government understands Seven & i is considering a double-digit stake in the operator, which currently manages over 13,000 stores across Poland and Romania.
Zabka Shares Surge on Potential Seven & i Investment
Shares of Polish retailer Zabka Group hit an all-time high following reports that Japanese giant Seven & i Holdings is finalizing a deal to acquire a significant stake. The potential investment, estimated at several billion dollars, signals a major shift in the European convenience store landscape.
Investors reacted sharply to the news, pushing Zabka shares up 15.9% by midday. Market analysts suggest the deal would be a net positive by replacing a potential supply overhang from CVC-controlled Heket Topco with a stable strategic partner. Janusz Pieta, an analyst at mBank, noted that the move mitigates fears of a market sell-off and positions Zabka to leverage Seven & i’s expertise for international growth. For the Japanese retailer, the move aligns with long-standing pressure to sharpen its focus on the core convenience store sector following the divestment of its supermarket business to Bain Capital last year.
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