Alcatel-Lucent completes the consultation of its French Group Committee in connection with the proposed combination with Nokia
Via Alcatel Lucent Newsroom
Jun 4, 2015
Paris, June 04, 2015
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announces today that it has taken a further step towards the proposed combination with Nokia to create an innovative leader in next-generation technology and services for an IP connected world with the completion of the consultation of its French Group Committee (Comité de Groupe France) as required by French applicable regulation. In its opinion, the French Group Committee indicated that it does not oppose the proposed combination with Nokia.
Following such consultation, the Board of Directors of Alcatel-Lucent expresses its full support for the proposed combination with Nokia.
Philippe Camus, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alcatel-Lucent, said: “The Board is very pleased to see that the consultation of Alcatel-Lucent’s French Group Committee on the proposed combination with Nokia has been completed in line with the contemplated timing and encourages both teams to continue working towards the creation of a European champion and global leader in ultra-broadband, IP networking and cloud applications, for the benefit of our clients, employees and shareholders.”
The opinion of the French Group Committee will be included as part of the offer response document to be filed by Alcatel-Lucent with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in response to the French offer which is expected to be filed by Nokia with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers as soon as the material regulatory approvals shall have been obtained.
The proposed transaction is subject to approval by Nokia’s shareholders, receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
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