Moscow Court Begins Bankruptcy of Former Decathlon in Russia
Moscow court initiated bankruptcy proceedings against the company 'Okto' – it manages the Desport network, formerly Decathlon in Russia. While observation is in place – the first stage of bankruptcy – the court will make a final decision on February 10.
Consensus
- The Moscow Arbitration Court has started bankruptcy proceedings against AO 'Octoblu'.
- AO 'Octoblu' is the parent company of the Desport retail network, formerly known as Decathlon in Russia.
- The court recognized the creditor's claim as justified.
- Andrey Tasikin is the claimant, having received rights to the claim from LLC 'Orbitex'.
- The claim amount is approximately 19 million rubles.
- The claim has been included in the creditors' register of 'Octoblu'.
- Anna Prokhorenko has been appointed as temporary administrator.
- The main hearing of the bankruptcy case is scheduled for February 10.
- The company was previously part of the French Decathlon network and operated in Russia since 2006.
- Decathlon ceased operations in Russia in 2022.
- The business was acquired by LLC ARM in 2023, leading to the formation of the Desport network.
Points of divergence
- The company was registered in 2005. — kommersant
- In February, the company 'Nexus Evrazia' obtained a judgment for 7.9 million rubles in debt and penalty. — kommersant
- The lawsuit for bankruptcy was previously filed by 'Nexus Evrazia', an agency for strategic communications. — vedomosti
- At least five stores were closed by summer 2025. — vedomosti
- The main hearing is scheduled for February 10. — vedomosti
- The Desport network was established in 2023 on the basis of the acquired Decathlon business. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (6 sources)
- Court began bankruptcy proceedings for former Decathlon chain in Russia — РИАМО
- Court in Moscow began bankruptcy proceedings for former Decathlon store chain — Коммерсантъ
- Moscow court began bankruptcy proceedings for company 'Okto' – it manages Desport network, former Decathlon in Russia — Московский кэш
- Court in Moscow began bankruptcy proceedings against former Decathlon — Ведомости
- Bankruptcy of Desport chain (formerly Decathlon) began in Moscow court. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Court began bankruptcy proceedings for former sports store chain Decathlon — Москва 24