Seven & I

Żabka’s share climbed 8.3% to 33.15 PLN and hit a 52‑week high after reports of advanced talks with Seven & i to buy a stake of several tens of percent. Seven & i confirmed talks with a large Polish convenience‑store operator but has not made a final decision public. Analysts see the planned transaction as one of the largest foreign investments in Polish retail and highlight the strategic value of Żabka’s roughly 10,000 franchise stores. Additional support came from a recommended cash dividend of 0.12 PLN per share; the stock beat consensus price targets and was a top performer on the Warsaw market. » More on de.investing.com

The stock of Seven & i Holdings rose 4.0% to ¥2,086.5 after reports that the group is close to acquiring a stake in the Polish convenience chain Żabka. The potential transaction could amount to several hundred billion yen and is intended to accelerate expansion in Europe. Earlier, the company had discussed share buybacks and raised its profit forecast; additionally, a major US investment bank reaffirmed its buy recommendation despite a slightly reduced price target. » More on de.investing.com

According to Nikkei, Seven & i is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire a stake of several tens of percent in the Polish Zabka Group. The deal size is expected to be several hundred billion yen and would expand Seven & i’s presence in Europe far beyond the roughly 360 stores it currently operates in the Nordic countries. Zabka runs about 10,000 convenience stores and posted revenue of 27.15 billion zloty in 2025. The news drove Seven & i’s shares up more than 5% and bolsters its target to increase global store count to 100,000 by 2030. » More on de.investing.com