Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. said that its Q1 profit rose nearly 25%, as the world's second-biggest convenience-store operator benefitted from higher fuel sales.
Net income attributable to the company rose to $455.6 million, or 81 cents per share, in the first quarter ended 22 July, from $364.7million, or 64 cents per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue rose to $14.79 billion from $9.85 billion.