Bain Is Said to Near Deal to Buy Seven & i’s Supermarket Assets

Bain Capital is nearing a deal to buy Seven & i Holdings Co.’s supermarket business, according to people familiar with the matter.

The US-based private equity firm and Seven & i are hammering out details of a transaction that could be announced as soon as this week, the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private. Seven & i is planning to hold a board meeting to vote on the deal on Thursday, the people said.