Bain Capital to Acquire York Holdings' Supermarket & Specialty Stores Business from Seven & i Holdings

March 6, 2025

Bain Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire York Holdings' headquarters and subsidiary management functions along with its supermarket and specialty store businesses (SST Business Group) from Seven & i Holdings. The SST group includes chains such as Ito-Yokado, York-Benimaru, Loft, Akachan Honpo, and Seven & i Food Systems (which operates Denny's). Bain said it will support operational growth, leverage its real estate expertise to enhance group-operated facilities, and may pursue an IPO of the business in the coming years.

Buyers
Bain Capital
Targets
York Holdings, Ito-Yokado, York-Benimaru, Loft, Akachan Honpo, Seven & i Food Systems (Denny's)
Sellers
Seven & i Holdings
Industry
Retail
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Transaction Type
Divestiture

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