The translation of the heading to English is: "Couche-Tard Holds Its Breath: Negotiations with Seven & i Are Still Pending.

The Canadian convenience store operator, Alimentation Couche-Tard, has not yet given up on its attempt to win over the Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings. With an impressive $47 billion offer on the table, Couche-Tard hopes to get one step closer to the merger. However, analysts agree: any further increase in the bid will be, if at all, only slight. Last month, Couche-Tard already raised its offer to $18.19 per share to engage the Japanese company in serious talks, according to insider information reported by Bloomberg News. Despite these efforts, substantial negotiations have yet to materialize, further fueling tension in the industry. Interested observers now wonder whether Couche-Tard will stay the course or whether Seven & i will unexpectedly respond to the generous offer. An exciting outcome remains to be seen.