List of acquisitions by Nokia explained

Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational communications corporation, founded in 1865. It is headquartered in Keilaniemi, Espoo, a city neighbouring Finland's capital Helsinki.[1] Nokia is engaged in the manufacturing of mobile devices and in converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia was founded by Fredrik Idestam in 1865.[2] The company was subsequently incorporated in the town of Nokia in 1871.[3]

The following is a list of acquisitions by Nokia since December 1997. During the past few years Nokia has been actively acquiring companies with new technologies and competencies, including also investments in minority positions. Since December 1997, Nokia has acquired 41 companies or businesses.[4] The value of each acquisition is listed in either US dollars or Euros. If the value of an acquisition is not listed, then it is undisclosed.

Acquisitions

DateCompanyNokia unitCountryValue (Million USD/EUR)References
57Infinera CorporationNokia Corporation$230align "center" [5] [6]
56ComptelNokia Software$370
55DeepfieldNokia ION
54Withings$190
53Nakina Systems[7]
52Alcatel - LucentNokia Corporation$16,600
51January 2015Panasonic System NetworksNokia Networks
50SAC WirelessService—[8]
49HideALLMobile Application India—[9]
48earthmineLocation and Commerce—[10]
47Not yet finishedScalado (imaging technology)
46SmarterphoneAsha platformNA[11]
45Not yet finished
(Expected: late 2010)		Wireless infrastructure assets of MotorolaNokia Siemens Networks$1,200[12]
44Motally (app/webapp tracking software)Services—[13]
[14]
43Novarra Inc. (Java based web browser)Services—[15]
[16]
42MetaCarta, Inc.Services—[17]
41DopplrServices—[18]
40PlumServices—[19]
39cellity AGServices—[20]
[21]
38bit-side GmbHServices—[22]
[23]
37Symbian Ltd.[24] Nokia Corporation€264[25]
[26]
36OZ CommunicationsServices & Software—[27]
[28]
35PlazesServices & Software—[29]
[30]
34NavteqNokia Corporation$8,100[31]
[32]
[33]
[34]
33Trolltech (Qt Development Frameworks)Devices$153[35]
[36]
[37]
[38]
32Digiskin UKNokia Innovation—[39]
[40]
31AvvenuEnterprise Solutions—[41]
[42]
30EnpocketNokia Corporation—[43]
29TwangoMultimedia—[44]
28Loudeye Corp.Multimedia$60[45]
[46]
27gate5 AGMultimedia—[47]
26LCC International's U.S. deployment businessNetworks—[48]
25Intellisync CorporationEnterprise Solutions$430 [49]
[50]
24Metrowerks CorporationNokia Corporation—[51]
23Tahoe NetworksNokia Networks—[52]
22Sega.com Inc.Nokia Mobile Phones—[53]
[54]
21Eizel TechnologiesNokia Internet Communications$21[55]
[56]
20Redback Networks Inc.Nokia Networks—[57]
19Amber Networks Inc.Nokia Networks$421[58]
[59]
[60]
18F5 Networks Inc.Nokia Internet Communications—[61]
17Ramp Networks Inc.Nokia Internet Communications$127[62]
[63]
[64]
[65]
[66]
16NGI Industrial (NGI)[67] Nokia Mobile Phones$415[68]
15DiscoveryCom Inc.Nokia Networks$220[69]
[70]
[71]
14Network Alchemy Inc.Nokia Internet Communications$335[72]
[73]
[74]
[75]
13Security software business from TeamWARE GroupNokia Wireless Network Solutions—[76]
12Telekol GroupNokia Internet Communications$56.5[77]
11Rooftop Communications CorporationNokia Networks$57[78]
[79]
[80]
10Aircom InternationalNokia Networks—[81]
9R&D units from TeamWARE GroupNokia Mobile Phones—[82]
8InTalk CorporationNokia Wireless Business Communications—[83]
7Diamond Lane CommunicationsNokia Networks$125[84]
6Vienna Systems CorporationNokia Internet Communications$90[85]
5NE-Products OyNokia Mobile Phones—[86]
4User Interface DesignNokia Communications Products—[87]
3Matra Nortel CommunicationsNokia Mobile Phones—
2Ipsilon Networks Inc.Nokia Networks$120
1Technophone LtdNokia Mobile Phones£34M

Divestments

Since 1996, Nokia has made the following divestments.

DateDivestiture targetNokia unitRef.
13 September 2018VelocixIP Video[88]
1 December 2016HMD GlobalHardware devices[89]
3 August 2015HERE TechnologiesMapping and geospatial[90]
25 April 2014Entire Devices and Services businessMobile/Handheld Devices & related services[91]
Q1 2013TCS, HCLIT/ICM businesses including SCM, PLM, ERP[92] [93] [94]
2012Vertu
2011The Qt Company
2011Sofia[95] Nokia Voip technology
30 November 2010Nokia's wireless modem businessNokia Corporation[96] [97]
12 July 2010MetaCarta's enterprise businessNokia Corporation[98]
1 December 2009VenyonNokia Corporation[99]
16 October 2009Nokia's Symbian Professional ServicesNokia Corporation[100] [101]
14 April 2009Nokia's security appliance businessServices[102]
[103]
16 June 2008Nokia's line fit automotive businessDevices[104]
[105]
2 June 2008Nokia's Adaptation Software R&D entityNokia Corporation[106]
[107]
[108]
16 May 2008Nokia's Identity SystemsServices & Software[109]
[110]
5 November 20073G chipset developmentNokia Corporation[111]
[112]
5 September 2005Professional Mobile Radio businessNetworks[113]
18 March 2005Nextrom HoldingNokia Corporation[114]
30 August 2001Part of mobile core related R&DNokia Networks[115]
13 March 2001Narrowband access productsNokia Networks[116]
13 June 2000Cabling and electromechanical unitsNokia Networks[117]
17 January 2000Nokia Display Products' branded businessNokia Display Products[118]
10 January 2000Monitor manufacturing unit in HungaryNokia Display Products[119]
1 November 1999SHD/DWDM businessNokia Networks[120]
1 October 1999Salcomp OyNokia Communications Products[121]
9 September 1998Mobile radios and printed circuit boardsNokia Networks[122]
7 August 1998LK-Products OyNokia Mobile Phones[123]
3 March 1998Autoliv Nokia ABNokia Industrial Electronics[124]
23 December 1997Loudspeaker OperationsNokia Industrial Electronics[125]
7 February 1997Tuner OperationsNokia Multimedia Network Terminals
17 July 1996Television productionNokia General Communications Products[126]
18 March 1996Cable Business / NKF Holding NVNokia Communications Products[127]

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Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Idestam, Fredrik (1838-1916). Helen. Tapio. Biographical Centre of the Finnish Literature Society. 22 March 2009.
  4. Web site: Nokia – Acquisitions. Nokia Corporation. 30 June 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20110219004721/http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia/financials/acquisitions. 19 February 2011. dead.
  5. Correction: Inside Information: Nokia to acquire Infinera to increase scale in Optical Networks and accelerate product roadmap .
  6. Inside Information: Nokia to acquire Infinera to increase scale in Optical Networks and accelerate product roadmap .
  7. Nokia completes the acquisition of Nakina Systems.
  8. Nokia Looks To Boost U.S. Business With SAC Wireless Buy.
  9. Nokia concludes "Nokia Lumia Your Wish Is My App" Show.
  10. Nokia Completes Acquisition of earthmine inc . 27 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121127174435/http://press.nokia.com/2012/11/21/nokia-completes-acquisition-of-earthmine-inc/ . 27 November 2012 . dead .
  11. Nokia Acquires Norwegian Mobile OS Company Smarterphone .
  12. Nokia Siemens Networks to acquire certain wireless network infrastructure assets of Motorola for USD 1.2 billion . Nokia Corporation. 19 July 2010. 11 September 2010.
  13. Nokia to acquire of Motally. Nokia Corporation. 20 August 2010. 11 September 2010.
  14. Nokia completes acquisition of Motally. Nokia Corporation. 1 September 2010. 11 September 2010.
  15. Nokia completes acquisition of Novarra. Nokia Corporation. 9 April 2010. 6 May 2010.
  16. Nokia acquires Novarra. Nokia Corporation. 26 March 2010. 9 April 2010.
  17. Nokia acquires MetaCarta Inc.. Nokia Corporation. 9 April 2010. 9 April 2010.
  18. Nokia acquires Dopplr. Nokia Corporation. 28 September 2009. 30 September 2009.
  19. Nokia has acquired Plum. Nokia Corporation. 11 September 2009. 24 September 2009.
  20. Nokia completes acquisition of cellity. Nokia Corporation. 5 August 2009. 27 August 2009.
  21. Nokia to acquire cellity. Nokia Corporation. 24 July 2009. 27 August 2009.
  22. Nokia completes bit-side acquisition. Nokia Corporation. 9 February 2009. 30 June 2009.
  23. Nokia to acquire bit-side GmbH. Nokia Corporation. 29 January 2009. 30 June 2009.
  24. The net cash outlay from Nokia to purchase the approximately 52% of Symbian Limited shares it did not already own was approximately EUR 264 million.
  25. Nokia acquires Symbian Limited. Nokia Corporation. 2 December 2008. 30 June 2009.
  26. Nokia to acquire Symbian Limited to enable evolution of the leading open mobile platform. Nokia Corporation. 24 June 2008. 30 June 2009.
  27. Nokia completes OZ Communications acquisition. Nokia Corporation. 4 November 2008. 30 June 2009.
  28. Nokia to acquire leading consumer email and instant messaging provider OZ Communications. Nokia Corporation. 30 September 2008. 30 June 2009.
  29. Nokia completes Plazes acquisition. Nokia Corporation. 15 July 2008. 30 June 2009.
  30. Nokia to acquire social-activity service provider Plazes. Nokia Corporation. 23 June 2008. 30 June 2009.
  31. Nokia completes its acquisition of NAVTEQ. Nokia Corporation. 10 July 2008. 30 June 2009.
  32. European Commission approves Nokia's planned acquisition of NAVTEQ. Nokia Corporation. 2 July 2008. 30 June 2009.
  33. European Commission extends review of Nokia's planned acquisition of NAVTEQ. Nokia Corporation. 28 March 2008. 30 June 2009.
  34. Nokia to acquire NAVTEQ. Nokia Corporation. 1 October 2007. 30 June 2009.
  35. Nokia completes Trolltech acquisition. Nokia Corporation. 17 June 2008. 30 June 2009.
  36. Nokia receives European Commission merger control approval for the acquisition of Trolltech. Nokia Corporation. 5 June 2008. 30 June 2009.
  37. Nokia to acquire Trolltech to accelerate software strategy. Nokia Corporation. 28 January 2008. 30 June 2009.
  38. Nokia moves to realize Internet ambitions: Seeks $153M purchase of Trolltech for open-source, cross-platform expertise http://www.rcrwireless.com/ARTICLE/20080128/FREE/727620250/nokia-moves-to-realize-internet-ambitions
  39. Nokia completes acquisition of Digiskin UK customization company, technology soon to be offered in upcoming London flagship store. Nokia Innovation. 18 December 2007. 6 December 2009.
  40. Nokia will offer unique customize phone experience in store. Nokia Innovation. 14 November 2007. 6 December 2009.
  41. Nokia completes acquisition of Digiskin UK customization company, technology soon to be offered in upcoming London flagship store. Nokia Innovation. 18 December 2007. 6 December 2009.
  42. Nokia will offer unique customize phone experience in store. Nokia Innovation. 14 November 2007. 6 December 2009.
  43. Nokia completes the Enpocket acquisition. Nokia Corporation. 8 October 2007. 30 June 2009.
  44. Nokia acquires Twango to offer a comprehensive media sharing experience. Nokia Corporation. 24 July 2007. 30 June 2009.
  45. Nokia completes Loudeye acquisition. Nokia Corporation. 16 October 2006. 30 June 2009.
  46. "Nokia makes music with Loudeye purchase." MarketWatch: Telecoms; Sep2006, Vol. 5 Issue 9, p6
  47. Nokia completes acquisition of gate5. Nokia Corporation. 12 October 2006. 30 June 2009.
  48. Nokia Completes Acquisition of LCC International's U.S. Deployment Business. Nokia Corporation. 30 June 2006. 30 June 2009.
  49. Nokia completes acquisition of Intellisync. Nokia Corporation. 10 February 2006. 30 June 2009.
  50. Nokia to extend leadership in enterprise mobility with acquisition of Intellisync Web site: Nokia - Nokia to extend leadership in enterprise mobility with acquisition of Intellisync - Press Releases - Press - About Nokia . 26 August 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090819162503/http://press.nokia.com/PR/200511/1021663_5.html . 19 August 2009 .
  51. Nokia and Metrowerks Complete Transaction on Transfer of Application Development Technology to Nokia. Nokia Corporation. 18 October 2004. 30 June 2009.
  52. World-class team from Tahoe Networks joins Nokia Networks' core networks business. Nokia Corporation. 3 November 2003. 30 June 2009.
  53. Nokia completes acquisition of assets of Sega.com Inc.. Nokia Corporation. 22 September 2003. 30 June 2009.
  54. Nokia and SEGA reach agreement on the transfer of select SEGA.com leading technology. Nokia Corporation. 19 August 2003. 30 June 2009.
  55. Nokia completed acquisition of Eizel Technologies and increased the share capital. Nokia Corporation. 14 May 2003. 30 June 2009.
  56. Nokia acquires Eizel to enhance mobile enterprise portfolio. Nokia Corporation. 22 April 2003. 30 June 2009.
  57. Nokia Makes Investment In Redback Networks. Nokia Corporation. 22 May 2002. 30 June 2009.
  58. Nokia's share capital increased in connection with the acquisition of Amber Networks, Inc.. Nokia Corporation. 3 September 2001. 30 June 2009.
  59. Nokia completes acquisition of Amber Networks through issuance and transfer of Nokia shares. Nokia Corporation. 29 August 2001. 30 June 2009.
  60. Nokia to Acquire Amber Networks for $421 Million. Nokia Corporation. 25 July 2001. 30 June 2009.
  61. Nokia and F5 Networks Enter Into Global Alliance. Nokia Corporation. 28 June 2001. 30 June 2009.
  62. Nokia completes acquisition of Ramp Networks. Nokia Corporation. 25 January 2001. 30 June 2009.
  63. Nokia completes tender offer for Ramp Networks. Nokia Corporation. 22 January 2001. 30 June 2009.
  64. Nokia extends tender offer for Ramp Networks. Nokia Corporation. 17 January 2001. 30 June 2009.
  65. Nokia's Acquisition of Ramp Networks Approved by Antitrust Authorities. Nokia Corporation. 21 December 2000. 30 June 2009.
  66. Nokia to Acquire Ramp Networks. Nokia Corporation. 7 December 2000. 30 June 2009.
  67. Nokia increased its ownership to 100% and purchased the additional 49% of the total share capital of NGI from Gradiente Telecom for USD $415 million.
  68. Nokia acquired Gradiente's share in Brazilian manufacturing joint venture NGI. Nokia Corporation. 20 October 2000. 30 June 2009.
  69. Nokia's share capital increased in connection with the acquisition of DiscoveryCom, Inc.. Nokia Corporation. 4 September 2000. 30 June 2009.
  70. Nokia announces the completion of the acquisition of DiscoveryCom - and issues new Nokia shares. Nokia Corporation. 29 August 2000. 30 June 2009.
  71. Nokia to acquire DiscoveryCom in the US. Nokia Corporation. 8 August 2000. 30 June 2009.
  72. Nokia's share capital increased in connection with the acquisition of Network Alchemy, Inc.. Nokia Corporation. 14 March 2000. 30 June 2009.
  73. Nokia completes acquisition of Network Alchemy. Nokia Corporation. 6 March 2000. 30 June 2009.
  74. Nokia increases the share capital in connection with the acquisition of Network Alchemy, Inc.. Nokia Corporation. 3 March 2000. 30 June 2009.
  75. Nokia to Acquire Network Alchemy. Nokia Corporation. 1 February 2000. 30 June 2009.
  76. Nokia acquires security software business from TeamWARE Group. Nokia Corporation. 13 December 1999. 30 June 2009.
  77. Nokia acquires Telekol Corporation to strengthen its mobile corporate communications portfolio. Nokia Corporation. 22 October 1999. 30 June 2009.
  78. Nokia's share capital increased in connection with the acquisition of Rooftop Communications Corporation. Nokia Corporation. 16 September 1999. 30 June 2009.
  79. Nokia increases the share capital in connection with the acquisition of Rooftop Communications Corporation. Nokia Corporation. 8 September 1999. 30 June 2009.
  80. Nokia acquires Rooftop Communications to boost its wireless IP bypass technology portfolio. Nokia Corporation. 2 September 1999. 30 June 2009.
  81. Nokia acquires a 40% stake of AIRCOM International. Nokia Corporation. 30 June 1999. 30 June 2009.
  82. Nokia acquires parts of TeamWARE. Nokia Corporation. 14 May 1999. 30 June 2009.
  83. Nokia Acquires InTalk Inc.. Nokia Corporation. 18 February 1999. 30 June 2009.
  84. Nokia acquires Diamond Lane Communications to boost Fast Internet. Nokia Corporation. 16 February 1999. 30 June 2009.
  85. Nokia Acquires Vienna Systems Corporation. Nokia Corporation. 18 December 1998. 30 June 2009.
  86. Nokia fully acquires NE-Products. Nokia Corporation. 17 September 1998. 30 June 2009.
  87. Nokia Multimedia Network Terminals strengthens its competence in software development. Nokia Corporation. 20 August 1998. 30 June 2009.
  88. https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2018/09/13/nokia-agrees-with-volaris-group-on-sale-of-ip-video-business-and-creation-of-velocix-a-pure-play-streaming-technology-company/
  89. News: Nokia returns to the phone market as Microsoft sells brand . The Guardian . 18 May 2016 . Hern . Alex .
  90. Web site: Nokia sells Here maps business to carmakers Audi, BMW and Daimler .
  91. Web site: Nokia completes sale of substantially all of its Devices & Services business to Microsoft. Nokia. en. 2 April 2019.
  92. Web site: Nokia ulkoisti työntekijöitä TCS:lle - nyt TCS irtisanoo. Yle Uutiset. 23 April 2013 . fi. 2 April 2019.
  93. Web site: TCS selected by Nokia as a global IT partner. www.tcs.com. en. 2 April 2019.
  94. News: Nokia to transfer 800 employees to TCS, HCL Tech, cut 300 jobs. Julka. Harsimran. 17 January 2013. The Economic Times. 2 April 2019.
  95. https://sofia-sip.sourceforge.net/
  96. Renesas Electronics' acquisition of Nokia's Wireless Modem business completed. Nokia Corporation. 30 November 2010. 18 January 2011.
  97. Renesas Electronics to acquire Nokia's wireless modem business; companies to form strategic business alliance for modem technology development. Nokia Corporation. 6 July 2010. 18 January 2011.
  98. Nokia divests MetaCarta Inc. while retaining geographic intelligence technology for local search services. Nokia Corporation. 12 July 2010. 14 August 2010.
  99. Giesecke & Devrient has acquired Nokia's shares in Venyon. Nokia Corporation. 1 December 2009. 6 May 2010.
  100. Accenture's acquisition of Nokia's Symbian Professional Services completed. Nokia Corporation. 16 October 2009. 6 May 2010.
  101. Nokia's Symbian Professional Services to be acquired by Accenture. Nokia Corporation. 17 July 2009. 6 May 2010.
  102. Check Point Software Technologies' acquisition of Nokia's security appliance business completed. Nokia Corporation. 14 April 2009. 3 September 2009.
  103. Nokia signs agreement to sell security appliance business to Check Point Software Technologies. Nokia Corporation. 22 December 2008. 3 September 2009.
  104. Transfer of Nokia's line fit automotive business to novero GmbH completed. Nokia Corporation. 16 June 2008. 3 September 2009.
  105. Nokia signs agreement to sell its line fit automotive business. Nokia Corporation. 14 May 2008. 3 September 2009.
  106. Transfer of Nokia's Adaptation Software R&D entity to Sasken Communication Technologies completed. Nokia Corporation. 2 June 2008. 3 September 2009.
  107. Nokia, Bochum employee representatives agreed on severance package and site closure date. Nokia Corporation. 8 April 2008. 3 September 2009.
  108. Nokia plans closure of its Bochum site in Germany. Nokia Corporation. 15 January 2008. 3 September 2009.
  109. Informatica's acquisition of Nokia's Identity Systems completed. Nokia Corporation. 16 May 2008. 3 September 2009.
  110. Identity Systems to be acquired by Informatica. Nokia Corporation. 17 April 2008. 3 September 2009.
  111. Nokia and STMicroelectronics close the agreement in 3G chipset development. Nokia Corporation. 5 November 2007. 3 September 2009.
  112. Nokia renews its chipset development strategy. Nokia Corporation. 8 August 2007. 3 September 2009.
  113. EADS acquisition of Nokia's Professional Mobile Radio business successfully completed. Nokia Corporation. 5 September 2005. 3 September 2009.
  114. Transaction to sell Nokia majority stake in Nextrom Holding now complete. Nokia Corporation. 18 March 2005. 3 September 2009.
  115. Nokia Networks selects TietoEnator as its R&D partner. Nokia Corporation. 30 August 2001. 3 September 2009.
  116. Nokia and SCI to extend their manufacturing cooperation. Nokia Corporation. 13 March 2001. 3 September 2009.
  117. Nokia Networks and Scanfil Oy to increase cooperation. Nokia Corporation. 13 June 2000. 3 September 2009.
  118. ViewSonic Corporation Acquires Nokia Display Products' Branded Business. Nokia Corporation. 17 January 2000. 3 September 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20081209090630/http://press.nokia.com/PR/200001/775025_5.html. 9 December 2008. dead.
  119. Elcoteq acquires Nokia's monitor manufacturing unit in Pécs, Hungary. Nokia Corporation. 10 January 2000. 3 September 2009.
  120. The General Electric Company to buy Nokia's SDH / DWDM transport equipment business. Nokia Corporation. 1 November 2009. 3 September 2009.
  121. EQT Scandinavia II Fund Acquires Salcomp. Nokia Corporation. 1 October 1999. 3 September 2009.
  122. Nokia and Enviset expand co-operation for electronics manufacturing in Finland. Nokia Corporation. 9 September 1998. 3 September 2009.
  123. Web site: Nokia – Divestments. Nokia Corporation. 3 September 2009.
  124. Nokia to sell its car electronics business. Nokia Corporation. 3 March 1998 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070503102814/http://r2.nokia.com/microsites/aboutnokia/company_information/news/news_htmls/nho_980303.html . 3 May 2007 . 19 September 2013.
  125. Nokia announces an agreement to sell its audio electronics business. Nokia Corporation. 23 December 1997 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070503102807/http://r2.nokia.com/microsites/aboutnokia/company_information/news/news_htmls/nho_971223.html . 3 May 2007 . 19 September 2013.
  126. Nokia Announces Final Sale of its Television Manufacturing Business. Nokia Corporation. 17 July 1996 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070503085837/http://r2.nokia.com/microsites/aboutnokia/company_information/news/news_htmls/ncp_960717.html . 3 May 2007 . 19 September 2013.
  127. Nokia to Sell Its Cable Business. Nokia Corporation. 18 March 1996 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070503102754/http://r2.nokia.com/microsites/aboutnokia/company_information/news/news_htmls/nho_960318.html . 3 May 2007 . 19 September 2013.

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