Oct 16 (Reuters) - Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd :
* 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 - URGES SIH TO GRANT ACT DUE DILIGENCE ACCESS
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