The OBI chain of stores was flooded with numerous lawsuits amounting to more than 283 million rubles. due to non-fulfillment of obligations under lease and supply agreements. About author Kommersant, citing the source.
From March to May, 53 claims were made against Russian structures of the OBI for a total of 283.4 million rubles. due to non-fulfillment of obligations under lease and supply agreements. At the same time, the largest amount of 37 million rubles, the company has to pay for rent payments.
Market experts agreed that the flow of lawsuits against the company was highly anticipated. At the same time, stores were opened, but they continue to make losses. In addition, management itself is uncertain about its new owner. Also adding to the problem is the fact that many suppliers are prepaying for goods, although previously the payment period was 45-90 days.
Analysts considered that more than 2 billion rubles should be invested for the normal operation of the trade network.
At the end of April, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) declarationMAX reported that the group of investment and construction companies plans to acquire the OBI chain of stores.