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Russian State Takes Control of Assets of Auchan and Nestlé in Russia

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What happened

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The Russian state initiated actions against foreign companies by placing the local assets of Auchan under temporary control. This action was formalized through a presidential decree. Concurrently, the Kremlin also took control of the food business of Nestlé in Russia.

From albuquerqueexpress.com, aol.co.uk

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The seizure was executed through a presidential decree and transferred the assets to a company named L.E.V. Management. This move is considered the Kremlin's largest takeover of foreign corporate assets since 2024.

From texarkanagazette.com

Who's involved

  • AuchanFrench multinational retail company whose local assets were placed under temporary control.
  • NestléSwiss multinational food and beverage company whose Russian business was taken over by the government.
  • KremlinThe seat of power that issued the decree placing Auchan's assets under temporary administration.

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  1. Russia placed Auchan's local assets under temporary control.1 source
  2. Auchan, a retailer, was found to be under the control of the Mulliez family, while Leroy Merlin was controlled by ADEO.Sub-event
  3. Kremlin takes control of Auchan assets and Nestlé food business; NYT analyzes reports.1 source
  4. Russian state seized Auchan's local assets.1 source

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