Who Owns Circle K?
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Ownership Chain
Circle K
Circle K is a global convenience store and gas station chain owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard, offering fuel, food, beverages, and everyday essentials to consumers in multiple countries.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is a Canadian multinational convenience store and fuel retailer operating the Couche-Tard, Circle K and related brands across North America, Europe and other regions.
Circle K
Circle K is a global convenience store and gas station chain owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard, offering fuel, food, beverages, and everyday essentials to consumers in multiple countries.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is a Canadian multinational convenience store and fuel retailer operating the Couche-Tard, Circle K and related brands across North America, Europe and other regions.
Major Shareholders
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Développements Orano Inc. Private holding company controlled by founder and executive chairman Alain Bouchard; largest shareholder with about 11.9% of Alimentation Couche-Tard’s shares based on ownership data updated December 18, 2025. | Corporate | 11.9% | Dec 2025 |
FMR LLC US-based institutional investor (Fidelity); holds roughly 5.41% of outstanding shares according to late-2025 ownership disclosures. | Institutional | 5.4% | Dec 2025 |
The Vanguard Group, Inc. Global index and asset manager; reported stake of about 3.61% of Alimentation Couche-Tard’s shares as of December 18, 2025 data. | Institutional | 3.6% | Dec 2025 |
9201-9702 Québec Inc. Private Quebec holding company; significant shareholder with approximately 2.56% of outstanding shares per 2025 ownership tables. | Corporate | 2.6% | Dec 2025 |
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Asset management arm of Royal Bank of Canada; holds about 2.34% of the company’s shares based on late-2025 data. | Institutional | 2.3% | Dec 2025 |
Réal Plourde Co‑founder of Alimentation Couche‑Tard and individual insider; directly owns around 2.24% of outstanding shares in recent ownership filings. | Founder | 2.2% | Dec 2025 |
BlackRock, Inc. Large global asset manager; reported to own roughly 1.83% of Alimentation Couche‑Tard shares as of December 18, 2025 ownership data. | Institutional | 1.8% | Dec 2025 |
Manulife Asset Management Investment management arm of Manulife; holds about 1.81% of the company’s shares per 2025 ownership summary. | Institutional | 1.8% | Dec 2025 |
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership US-based active investment manager; owns approximately 1.58% of Alimentation Couche‑Tard according to late‑2025 shareholder data. | Institutional | 1.6% | Dec 2025 |
Alain Bouchard Founder and Executive Chairman; in his personal capacity holds about 1.34% of shares, in addition to his indirect stake via Développements Orano Inc. | Founder | 1.3% | Dec 2025 |
Norges Bank Investment Management Norway’s sovereign wealth fund manager; through Government Pension Fund Global holds roughly 1.07% of the company’s shares as of December 2025 data. | Institutional | 1.1% | Dec 2025 |
BMO Asset Management Corp. Asset management division of Bank of Montreal; reported ownership of about 1.0% of Alimentation Couche‑Tard shares in late‑2025. | Institutional | 1.0% | Dec 2025 |
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