The local management entered into an agreement to acquire JSC Elopak from Elopak ASA (OB:ELO) on July 15, 2022. Under the terms, the consideration will be payable in five annual instalments, the first of which becomes due shortly after completion of the transaction. Post-acquisition, JSC Elopak will operate independently. The completion of the transaction is subject to approval by the Governmental Commission on the Control over Foreign Investments in Russia. Elopak has a right to withdraw from the transaction until closing in the event that it becomes illegal under Norwegian law. It is expected that completion of the sale will take place in Q3 or Q4 2022. As on December 30, 2022, The local management got the approval from the the Governmental Commission on the Control over Foreign Investments in Russia. Elopak is waiting to get the approval from the Governmental Commission on the Control over Foreign Investments in Russia to close this deal. The deal is expected to close in Q1 of 2023.

The local management completed the acquisition of JSC Elopak from Elopak ASA (OB:ELO) on February 22, 2023.