Closed-door discussion on confiscation of "Glavproduct's" assets
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The Moscow Arbitration Court is set to tackle a heated case involving General Prosecutor's office's bid to seize assets of meat, dairy, vegetable, and fish canning giant "Glavprodukt". According to unofficial sources like RIA Novosti, this hearing might occur soon.
Why all the fuss? If this information were to be made public, it could cause significant damage to the public interest, protected by law, they explain from General Prosecutor's office.
"Glavprodukt" is Russia's leading producer of canned meats, dairy, vegetables, and fish. The General Prosecutor is pushing for the seizure of Leonid Smirnov's benefits stake in the company, along with two American subsidiaries, in the government's revenue share.
On October 15th, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin took temporary control of Glavprodukt's assets, marking the start of a string of changes in the company's ownership. Putin's decree amended the company's property list and pricing documents, including adding 100% equity in OOO "Baltiiskii konservnyi zavod", OOO "Glavprodukt-patent", OOO "Promsel'hozinvest", and others – companies interconnected with Glavprodukt [1][2].
Earlier, the Russian Property Ministry had shared projections regarding the RF budget's expected income from privatization in 2024 [3].
There's more to this story, with allegations of illegal activity by Leonid Smirnov, the U.S. citizen and Glavprodukt's owner, being a major point of contention. Smirnov denies the accusations and maintains that the seizure is merely a "Russian-style corporate raid" [1][4].
As the saga unfolds, observers are keeping a close eye on how Glavprodukt manages to navigate these troubled waters, creating a buzz around the future of food production in Russia [5].
- The Moscow Arbitration Court may soon be hearing a case involving the seizure of assets from the canning giant, "Glavprodukt," which could potentially impact the company's financial business.
- The General Prosecutor's office is seeking to seize Leonid Smirnov's benefits stake in "Glavprodukt" and two American subsidiaries as part of the government's revenue share, but the seizure has been disputed by Smirnov.
- Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin took temporary control of "Glavprodukt's" assets, which led to changes in the company's ownership and amendments to its property list and pricing documents, including companies interconnected with "Glavprodukt" like OOO "Baltiiskii konservnyi zavod," OOO "Glavprodukt-patent," and OOO "Promsel'hozinvest."
- The outcome of this case could have significant consequences for the public interest, as the General Prosecutor's office claims, and it potentially involves allegations of illegal activity by Leonid Smirnov, the U.S. citizen and owner of "Glavprodukt."
