LAVAL, Que. – Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) earned US$145.1 million or 25 cents per diluted share during its fourth quarter, down from $146.4 million or 26 cents per dilute share a year ago. Revenue totalled $8.95 billion, up from $8.78 billion. Adjusted for one-time items, the Quebec-based convenience store operator earned 22 cents per diluted share, up from 20 cents a year ago, but three cents below analyst expectations.