With the decree signed by Russian President Putin, the Russian subsidiaries of Tarkett, Ontex, Georg MENSHEN, Sonoco and Sverige International Holdings were placed under interim administration.
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Russia has previously appointed interim management of the assets of foreign companies in response to sanctions by Western countries.
According to the decree signed by Putin, the Russian subsidiaries of floor covering manufacturer Tarkett and personal hygiene products manufacturer Ontex were placed under the temporary management of the "Center Capital" management company.
Within the scope of the decision, the shares of packaging companies in Russia belonging to Germany-based Georg MENSHEN, Netherlands-based Sonoco Packaging Netherlands Investments and Sweden-based Sverige International Holdings were also transferred to the temporary management of the same company.
Ontex's brands include personal care products brand Helen Harper.
In Russia, in response to sanctions, temporary management was appointed to the assets of some Western companies in the country or these assets were transferred to local companies.
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