Thales/Gemalto
LeaveRussia detail: Exit Completed
In early 2019, Thales completes acquisition of Gemalto to become a global leader in digital identity and security. Completed in 15 months, the acquisition of Gemalto by Thales for €4.8 billion creates a Group on a new scale and a global leader in digital identity and security employing 80,000 people.
Business in Russia
France's Thales accused of selling to Russia despite sanctions, denied by company. LLC changed its name, sold to a local legal entity.
Decision trail
Decision date 15/06/2022 · Reference ↗
After the scandal, the French giant Thales sold its business in Russia. The French Thales Group refused to provide security for Russian banks. Thales stopped updating software for Russia.
Local stats (LeaveRussia)
Status history since 2022
- 03/08/2026 — exited · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia
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