Russia Places Nestlé's Local Assets Under Temporary Administration
Nestlé is evaluating its response after Russia placed its local assets under temporary external administration, signaling a potential shift toward Kremlin-aligned ownership. The move aligns with broader efforts by Russian President Vladimir Putin to seize control of Western-owned businesses in the country since introducing legal mechanisms for such actions in 2023. The decree also targets French companies Auchan and Leroy Merlin's Russian assets, which will be transferred to a shell company named L.E.V. Management. Nestlé emphasized its commitment to protecting stakeholder interests while assessing options. The news led to a 2.2% drop in Nestlé shares on Friday morning. This action reflects Russia’s ongoing strategy against Western businesses operating within the country, particularly those from nations imposing sanctions following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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