"Beyond your simple assertion that you do not believe that a combination would unfairly impact the competitive landscape and that you would 'consider' potential divestitures, you have provided no indication at all of your views as to the level of divestitures that would be required or how they would be effected," he wrote in a letter that appeared to be addressed to ACT Chair Alain Bouchard that was published in the Tokyo Stock Exchange filing."
Read More
"Three days later, Hannasch and Executive Chairman Alain Bouchard received a sharp rejection from French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire."
Read More
"Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. founder Alain Bouchard hoped to salvage a $20 billion offer for Carrefour SA when he arrived at the French Finance Ministry, whose headquarters juts out over the Seine like a beached aircraft carrier in eastern Paris."
Read More
"Addressing shareholders at the company's annual meeting in September, Executive Chairman Alain Bouchard cited it as an example of the company's discipline around acquisitions."
Read More
"But French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told Couche-Tard Chairman Alain Bouchard in a closed-door meeting in Paris on Friday that he was opposed to the takeover, according to people familiar with the matter."
Read More
"Four months ago, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. founder Alain Bouchard gave a update to investors about the company's hunt for a major acquisition. "
Read More