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Couche-Tard to acquire Żabka Group controlling stake

PRIVATEJul 31, 2026•10 days ago

Acquiring Company

Alimentation Couche-Tard

Acquired Company

Żabka Group

Greater Poland VoivodeshipGroceryRetail

Description

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in Żabka Group, Poland's largest convenience retailer. The acquisition is valued at approximately PLN 32.62 billion or US$8.6 billion. The transaction is supported by Żabka's key executive managers and shareholders holding around 57% of shares. This acquisition represents Couche-Tard's largest in history, enhancing its presence in Central and Eastern Europe.

Company Information

Company

Alimentation Couche-Tard

About

Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 26 countries and territories, with more than 14,200 stores, of which approximately 10,800 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is the largest independent convenience store operator in terms of the number of company-operated stores in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Poland and Hong Kong. Approximately 124,000 people are employed throughout its network. For more information on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. or to consult its annual Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, please visit: https://corpo.couche-tard.com.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Żabka Group?

Żabka Group was acquired by Alimentation Couche-Tard. The deal was reported on July 31, 2026. Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 26 countries and territories, with more than 14,200 stores, of which approximately 10,800 offer road transportation fuel. Alimentation Couche-Tard is privately held.

When did Alimentation Couche-Tard acquire Żabka Group?

Alimentation Couche-Tard's acquisition of Żabka Group was reported on July 31, 2026. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in Żabka Group, Poland's largest convenience retailer. The acquisition is valued at approximately PLN 32.62 billion or US$8.6 billion. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Żabka Group do?

Żabka Group is Poland's largest convenience retailer, operating over 13,000 stores across Poland and Romania. Founded in 1998, it combines an advanced convenience retail platform with a strong customer loyalty program and innovative digital services. It is privately held, operating in Grocery, and is based in Greater Poland Voivodeship.