U.S. Fund Opposes Seven & i's CEO Appointment

Tokyo, March 10 (Jiji Press)--U.S. investment fund Artisan Partners Asset Management has expressed opposition to Seven & i Holdings Co.'s appointment of outside director Stephen Hayes Dacus to its next president and CEO, the Japanese retailer said Monday. Seven & i said in a statement, "We are disappointed that Artisan has prejudged our commitment to pursuing all paths to unlock shareholder ...

U.S. Fund Opposes Seven & i's CEO Appointment
Tokyo, March 10 (Jiji Press)--U.S. investment fund Artisan Partners Asset Management has expressed opposition to Seven & i Holdings Co.'s appointment of outside director Stephen Hayes Dacus to its next president and CEO, the Japanese retailer said Monday. Seven & i said in a statement, "We are disappointed that Artisan has prejudged our commitment to pursuing all paths to unlock shareholder ...