Russia places Aptar's local subsidiary under state control

Russia has placed Aptar Europe Holding, the Russian subsidiary of US dispensing and drug-delivery packaging group Aptar, under temporary state control, according to a report dated 21 September 2026. Aptar, which reported USD 3.8bn group revenue for fiscal year 2025 across more than 20 countries and 14,000 employees, is due to report third-quarter 2026 results on 29 October 2026.

Why this mattersA state takeover of a foreign-owned packaging subsidiary signals rising operational and political risk for Western groups still active in Russia.

• Russia placed Aptar Europe Holding, a Russian subsidiary of Aptar, under temporary state control, reported 21 September 2026
• Aptar (NYSE: ATR) recorded USD 3.8bn revenue for fiscal year 2025
• Aptar employs 14,000 people in more than 20 countries
• Aptar's market capitalisation stood at USD 7.7bn as of 2 October 2026
• Aptar is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on 29 October 2026

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