Russia to let some companies disregard foreign shareholders

Reuters

Published Jan 17, 2023 09:05AM ET

(Reuters) - Russia is set to allow some companies to disregard the votes of shareholders from what it regards as "unfriendly" countries when making corporate decisions, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin.

The decree will apply to companies in the energy, mechanical engineering and trade sectors with annual revenue of more than 100 billion roubles ($1.46 billion). The decree took effect on publication and will be in force until the end of 2023.