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Russia seizes three more JTI units in Russia

PRIVATENov 08, 2026

Acquiring Company

Industrial Assets

Acquired Company

Japan Tobacco International

RussiaSoftwareScience And Engineering

Description

Russian President Vladimir Putin placed three more Japan Tobacco International subsidiaries under Russian-appointed management, bringing the total seized to seven companies. The decree transferred JTI Russia, Pereslavl-Tabak, and JTI Innovative Products to Industrial Assets. Affected assets are valued at up to $3.7 billion, and Japan has formally protested the move.

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Company Information

Company

Industrial Assets

Location

Russia

About

Industrial Assets is a Russian company established in September 2026. Russian corporate records identify Sergei Dremov, a former member of the State Council of Russian-occupied Crimea, as one of its founders. It was assigned control of Japan Tobacco International's Russian subsidiaries by Russian presidential decrees.

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Who acquired Japan Tobacco International?

Japan Tobacco International was acquired by Industrial Assets, based in Russia. The deal was reported on November 8, 2026. Industrial Assets is a Russian company established in September 2026. Russian corporate records identify Sergei Dremov, a former member of the State Council of Russian-occupied Crimea, as one of its founders. Industrial Assets is privately held.

When did Industrial Assets acquire Japan Tobacco International?

Industrial Assets's acquisition of Japan Tobacco International was reported on November 8, 2026. Russian President Vladimir Putin placed three more Japan Tobacco International subsidiaries under Russian-appointed management, bringing the total seized to seven companies. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Japan Tobacco International do?

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is the international tobacco arm of Japan Tobacco. It has operated in Russia since 1999 and previously controlled up to 40% of the country's cigarette market, with brands including Winston, Camel, Sobranie, and LD. It is privately held, operating in Software.

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