Nokia completes divestment of Vertu to EQT VI

News Wireless Europe 15 OCT 2012
Nokia completes divestment of Vertu to EQT VI
Nokia has completed its divestment of Vertu, the UK-based mobile phones specialist, to private equity firm EQT VI. The transaction was originally announced on 14 June. As part of the transaction, approximately 1,000 employees have transferred with Vertu. Nokia retains a 10 percent minority shareholding in Vertu.

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Mobile

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Nokia,  Vertu

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Europe

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Shareholders & subsidiaries, Wholesale, Handsets, M&A buyouts & divestments

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