Oct 16 (Reuters) - Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd ( SVNDF ):

* ARTISAN PARTNERS - SENT LETTER TO BOARD OF SEVEN & I

HOLDINGS

URGING IT TO RESPOND TO USD18.19/SHARE BID OFFERED BY

ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARDE

* ARTISAN PARTNERS - SENT LETTER TO BOARD OF SEVEN & I

HOLDINGS

URGING IT TO RESPOND TO USD18.19/SHARE BID OFFERED BY

ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARDE

* ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC ( APAM ) - URGES SIH TO GRANT

ACT

DUE DILIGENCE ACCESS

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