Nestlé weighs its options after temporary management decree

Nestlé has taken note of Russian President Vladimir Putin's decree transferring its Russian assets to temporary management and is now assessing the situation. The company is considering possible courses of action, according to an official statement from the Swiss food and beverage producer.

"Nestlé is committed to taking all necessary steps to protect its rights and ensure the continuity of business operations in the interests of all stakeholders, in particular its employees," the corporation said in its statement.

A day earlier, on September 17, 2026, Vladimir Putin signed a decree expanding the list of assets to be placed under temporary management. The list includes:

• shares and stakes in Russian entities of Nestlé — food and beverage production;
• FM Logistic — logistics and supply chain management;
• Auchan — food and non-food retail;
• Batilogistic — warehousing and logistics infrastructure;
• ADEO / Leroy Merlin group — home improvement, construction and DIY goods;
• NG Concept — commercial real estate design and construction.

JSC "L.E.V. Management" has been appointed as the temporary manager.