Nokia is negotiating the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent SA
Nokia, having sold its mobile division of Microsoft Corporation, continues to work, making far-reaching plans. Now Nokia is negotiating with Alcatel-Lucent SA, the purpose of which is the possible acquisition of Alcatel, Bloomberg writes. Both companies confirm the fact of negotiations, but there is no guarantee that the negotiations will be completed.
According to a source at Bloomberg, Nokia plans to find support among government officials in France. At the same time, the authorities of the country are looking for ways to save jobs in case of absorption of Alcatel-Lucent.
If the transaction is carried out, it will be the largest takeover in the entire history of Nokia. Unfortunately, the value of the deal has not been disclosed, but analysts at Exane BNP Paribas say the amount is € 12.7 billion. On condition that the deal is closed, a telecommunications company with assets of about € 40 billion will appear in Europe, Forbes reports.
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After the fact of the negotiations became known, Alcatel shares rose in price by 18%, but Nokia shares, on the contrary, fell by 8.3%.
According to a source at Bloomberg, Nokia plans to find support among government officials in France. At the same time, the authorities of the country are looking for ways to save jobs in case of absorption of Alcatel-Lucent.
If the transaction is carried out, it will be the largest takeover in the entire history of Nokia. Unfortunately, the value of the deal has not been disclosed, but analysts at Exane BNP Paribas say the amount is € 12.7 billion. On condition that the deal is closed, a telecommunications company with assets of about € 40 billion will appear in Europe, Forbes reports.
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After the fact of the negotiations became known, Alcatel shares rose in price by 18%, but Nokia shares, on the contrary, fell by 8.3%.
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