Alimentation Couche-Tard has engaged in private discussions with key shareholders of Seven & I Holdings as it seeks to initiate takeover talks regarding the operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores. The Canadian retailer is working to reassure its shareholders that management remains focused on operations amid ongoing negotiations. Couche-Tard has signed a confidentiality agreement with Seven & I, which facilitates discussions that address antitrust concerns related to the potential acquisition. Interested buyers for a divestiture package of Seven & I and Couche-Tard's U.S. stores have until the end of March to express their interest, as reported by Bloomberg News. The discussions come at a time when Couche-Tard, with a market capitalization of approximately $70 billion and over 16,000 stores, is navigating the complexities of this potential acquisition.