IT solutions provider Softline has hired consultants to split its business in Russia and abroad into two independent companies. The business in Russia is expected to be called Softline Russia and the business outside Russia will be called Softline Global, although these names will change in the future. Softline Global intends to keep the company listed on the LSE. After the separation of the business, Softline Russia's board of directors and management will consider how best to ensure that Softline Russia's shareholders have the liquidity of their shares.