Family Dollar Stores Inc has confirmed it is the target of an unsolicited takeover offer from investment firm Trian Group, the fund run by activist US investor Nelson Peltz, which could value the discount retailer at more than $7bn.

Family Dollar Stores Inc has confirmed it is the target of an unsolicited takeover offer from investment firm Trian Group, the fund run by activist US investor Nelson Peltz, which could value the discount retailer at more than $7bn.
Family Dollar Stores Inc has confirmed it is the target of an unsolicited takeover offer from investment firm Trian Group, the fund run by activist US investor Nelson Peltz, which could value the discount retailer at more than $7bn.