Updated:
Circle K
Circle K is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Summit, NJ, registered since 2007. The firm manages $14.1 billion in assets, $9.5 billion on a...
Circle K
Circle K is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Summit, NJ, registered since 2007. The firm manages $14.1 billion in assets, $9.5 billion on a discretionary basis. It has 23 employees and 11 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
other
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United States
City
Riga
Corporate office
1130 West Warner Road, Tempe, Arizona, United States
Additional offices
Laval, Quebec, Canada · Luxembourg · Dammam, Saudi Arabia · Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Kobe-shi, Japan · San Francisco, California, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Circle K operate as a family office or investment firm?
No. Circle K is a retail and fuel brand owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX: ATD), a publicly traded corporation. The Bouchard family, founded by Alain Bouchard, controls Couche-Tard via a multiple-voting share structure, but Circle K itself is a operating division.
Who controls Couche-Tard and Circle K?
Alain Bouchard, Couche-Tard's founder and executive chairman, holds a controlling stake through multiple-voting shares. The company's board includes independent directors and is led by CEO Brian Hannasch (since 2014).
What is Circle K's primary business model?
Circle K operates convenience stores and fuel stations, selling gasoline, diesel, and EV charging, plus packaged food, beverages, and private-label wines. The business earns margin on fuel and higher-margin in-store sales.
How large is Circle K's network?
Circle K has over 16,000 stores across 30 countries, principally in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. It is one of the largest convenience store chains by outlet count globally (per Couche-Tard annual report, 2023).
Does Circle K invest in external companies or start-ups?
Couche-Tard has an innovation arm (Couche-Tard Ventures) that invests in retail technology and energy transition start-ups. Circle K itself is not a direct investment vehicle.
Profile maintained by Altss using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Read the methodology. Last updated: . Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.
Need institutional-grade insight on investors?
Altss delivers:
Prefer a guided tour?
We’ll walk you through: