A Couche-Tard sign is seen in Montreal, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne MuschiChristinne Muschi/The Canadian Press
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s ATD-T net earnings attributable to shareholders came in at US$828.5-million in the first quarter, up from US$782.5-million during the same period last year.
That amounted to diluted net earnings per share of 90 cents US for the first quarter, compared with 82 cents US in the prior year quarter.
The Laval, Que.-based company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says its total revenue came in at US$21.7-billion for the first quarter, rising year-over-year from US$17.3-billion.
Couche-Tard says its total merchandise and service revenue amounted to US$4.9-billion, compared with US$4.7-billion during last year’s first quarter.
In July, Couche-Tard made an US$8.6-billion offer for a controlling stake in Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group.
Alex Miller, Couche-Tard CEO, says the company is looking forward to welcoming Zabka into the Couche-Tard family, which will enhance its capabilities in food and digital engagement while expanding its scale in central and eastern Europe.
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