Couche-Tard International Profile Presentation

[Audio] UNIT SUMMATIVE INTERNATIONAL PROFILE Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Global Growth Strategy, International Business Modes, and Financial Performance Primary Brands: Circle K, Couche-Tard, Ingo "Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. – International Business Profile", Christine Belanger , BBB4M Unit 1 Summative Task, and company brand logos (Couche-Tard, Circle K, Ingo). "Hello, and welcome to my presentation on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. In this presentation, we will explore how a Canadian company grew from a single storefront in Quebec into a global retail powerhouse. We will look at its core offerings, its entry modes into international markets, key trade dynamics, competitive advantages, and overall financial performance.".

[Audio] COMPANY OVERVIEW Goods, Services & Industry Classification Tertiary Industry (Core Focus) Convenience retail storefronts, quick-service coffee, EV fast-charging network, and automated car wash services. Secondary Industry (Supporting) Automated food preparation, private-label manufacturing partnerships, and fuel refining integrations. "To understand Couche-Tard's operations, we look at its goods, services, and industry tiers. Its core operational focus sits in the tertiary industry, providing convenience retail storefronts, quick-service food and beverage offerings, car wash services, and electric vehicle fast-charging. Supporting this core tier, Couche-Tard also maintains secondary industry involvement through automated food preparation, private-label manufacturing partnerships, and fuel refining integrations.".

[Audio] GEOGRAPHIC PRESENCE Global Footprint Across 30+ Countries North America Europe & Baltics Asia-Pacific & Middle East Primary revenue engine across USA and Canada with over 7,000 corporate locations. Scandinavian market leadership, EV innovation hubs, and TotalEnergies retail assets. Rapid consumer reach in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, and UAE via licensing partners. "Today, Couche-Tard operates an extensive international network across more than 30 countries. In North America—its primary revenue generator—it operates over 7,000 corporate locations across Canada and the United States. In Europe and the Baltics, it holds strong market positions in Scandinavia and across central Europe. Furthermore, in the Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern regions, it expands its consumer reach through master licensing agreements in markets like Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the UAE.".

[Audio] EXPANSION STRATEGY Modes of International Business MODE 01 MODE 02 MODE 03 Foreign Direct Investment Master Licensing Strategic Alliances Direct acquisition of Circle K US and Statoil Fuel & Retail infrastructure. Low-capital brand royalty models across Asian and Middle Eastern retail networks. Joint fuel procurement and European utility partnerships for EV fast charging. "Couche-Tard utilizes three primary modes of international business for global expansion. First, Foreign Direct Investment, or FDI, is its primary growth engine, where it directly purchases and owns physical store networks, fuel hubs, and distribution centers. Second, Master Licensing allows the company to license the Circle K brand to local partners in emerging markets with minimal capital exposure. Third, Strategic Alliances enable joint fuel procurement and partnerships with European energy companies to build out fast-charging infrastructure.".

[Audio] STRATEGIC M&A HISTORY Key International Growth Milestones Circle K US Buyout Statoil Fuel & Retail TotalEnergies Assets $830M USD landmark deal establishing major presence across 16 American states. $3.1B CAD Scandinavian acquisition creating immediate European market leadership. €3.1B transaction adding 2,193 retail sites in Germany, Benelux, and Luxembourg. "A major driver of Couche-Tard's growth has been strategic cross-border acquisitions. In 2003, it made a landmark $830 million USD buyout of Circle K in the United States, instantly expanding across 16 states. In 2012, it acquired Statoil Fuel and Retail for $3.1 billion CAD, giving it immediate market leadership in Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Most recently, in 2024, Couche-Tard completed a major 3.1 billion Euro transaction to acquire 2,193 retail locations from TotalEnergies across Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.".

[Audio] INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY EV Fast-Charging & Energy Transition Norway EV Testbed Strategy Used high EV adoption in Scandinavia to test Circle K Charge technology before North American rollout. Carbon Policy Adaptation Mitigating fossil fuel decline by converting fuel forecourts into fast-charging hubs and food destinations. "Couche-Tard actively manages energy transition policies and environmental shifts. Using Norway as an international testbed due to its high electric vehicle adoption rate, Couche-Tard developed its 'Circle K Charge' technology before rolling it out to North America. By converting traditional gas station forecourts into EV charging hubs and food destinations, the company mitigates long-term risks associated with declining fossil fuel usage.".

[Audio] TRADE DYNAMICS & ADVANTAGES Canada's Financial Advantage & CUSMA CUSMA Trade Agreement Enables seamless cross-border logistics, managerial mobility, and supply chain efficiency across North America. Banking System Stability Reliable access to low-cost debt financing and syndicated loans supports multi-billion dollar foreign buyouts. Key Acquisition Support Funded the $3.1 Billion CAD Statoil buyout and TotalEnergies European store expansion. "Couche-Tard's international operations benefit significantly from regional trade agreements and domestic structural advantages. The CUSMA agreement facilitates smooth cross-border supply chains, equipment movements, and executive transfer between Canada and the US. Furthermore, Canada's stable banking system provides Couche-Tard with a major competitive advantage. Access to low-cost debt and stable syndicated loans has allowed Couche-Tard to comfortably fund multi-billion-dollar foreign acquisitions like Statoil and TotalEnergies.".

[Audio] CURRENCY ECONOMICS Impact of a Strong Canadian Dollar ($CAD) Net Operational Impact: Negative Translation Effect Because over 90% of revenue is earned abroad in USD and EUR, a stronger Canadian dollar reduces reported consolidated earnings when converted. STRONG CAD EFFECT WEAK CAD EFFECT Lower Top-Line CAD Revenue Higher Translated Earnings "When evaluating foreign exchange, a strong Canadian dollar acts as a net negative on Couche-Tard's reported earnings. Because over 90% of its revenue is earned abroad in foreign currencies like US Dollars and Euros, a stronger Canadian dollar results in a negative translation effect. This means that when international earnings are converted back into CAD for financial statements, reported top-line revenue decreases. Conversely, a weaker Canadian dollar inflates translated reported revenue.".

[Audio] FINANCIAL DATA International Revenue Distribution ($69B+ USD) United States Operations ~$48.5 Billion USD (70%) European & International Markets ~$14.2 Billion USD (21%) Canadian Domestic Market ~$6.5 Billion USD (9%) "Examining the company's financial disclosures reveals an international revenue distribution exceeding $69 billion USD. The United States represents the vast majority of operations, generating approximately $48.5 billion USD, or 70% of total merchandise and service sales. European and international markets account for roughly $14.2 billion USD, or 21%. Meanwhile, the Canadian domestic market accounts for about $6.5 billion USD, representing 9% of total revenue.".

[Audio] SUMMARY Global Convenience & Energy Retail Leadership Driven by strategic FDI, multi-brand market penetration, and stable domestic financial backstops. "In summary, Alimentation Couche-Tard serves as an exceptional model of Canadian international business success. Through strategic foreign direct investment, flexible master licensing, innovative energy adaptation, and strong domestic backing from Canada's financial sector, Couche-Tard has successfully built a market-leading global convenience and fuel network. Thank you for listening to my presentation.".

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