Nokia Corporation Stock Exchange Release December 3, 2015 15:45 (CET +1)
Nokia expects the sale of HERE to automotive industry consortium to close on December 4, 2015
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced that following receipt of all required regulatory approvals, it now expects to complete the sale of HERE to a consortium of leading automotive companies, comprising AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG, ahead of schedule on December 4, 2015. Nokia earlier expected the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2016.
The transaction was originally announced on August 3, 2015.
About Nokia By focusing on the human possibilities of technology, Nokia embraces the connected world to help people thrive. Our three businesses are leaders in their fields: Nokia Networks provides broadband infrastructure, software and services; HERE provides mapping, navigation and location intelligence; and Nokia Technologies provides advanced technology development and licensing. www.nokia.com
About HERE HERE, a Nokia company, is a leader in navigation, mapping and location experiences. We build high-definition (HD) maps and combine them with cloud technology to enable rich, real time location experiences in a broad range of connected devices - from smartphones and tablets to wearables and vehicles. To learn more about HERE, including our work in the areas of connected and automated driving, visit http://360.here.com
Media Enquiries:
Nokia Communications Tel. +358 (0) 10 448 4900 Email: press.services@nokia.com HERE Communications https://company.here.com/newsroom/contacts/ Email: press@here.com Investor Enquiries: Nokia Investor Relations Tel. +358 4080 3 4080 Email: investor.relations@nokia.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as statements reflect Nokia's current expectations and views of future events and developments. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by terms and phrases such as "expect" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to the anticipated closing of the HERE transaction. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, including the ability of Nokia to complete the transaction involving HERE.
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