Alimentation Couche-Tard could bolster its $47 billion offer for Seven & I if the Japanese firm became more cooperative and shared its financial information in greater detail, the founder of the Canadian retailer said on Thursday.

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has reiterated its determination to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer.

The Canadian owner of Circle K will continue its friendly pursuit of Seven & i, executives said, sounding confident that they can overcome antitrust issues that could block the prospective acquisition in the U.