Nokia comments on Standard & Poor's credit rating announcement

Timo Ihamuotila, Nokia's Executive Vice President and CFO, comments on today's rating announcement from Standard & Poor's:
"As we have detailed in recent announcements, Nokia is in the middle of a transformation program which encompasses every aspect of our business. We are implementing a decisive action plan to position our company for future growth and success. The main focus of these actions is on lowering the company's costs, improving cash flow and maintaining a strong financial position, while bringing attractive new products to market."
Nokia's financial position remains strong. As of March 31, 2012, Nokia had gross cash balances of
EUR 9.8 billion, and a net cash position of EUR 4.9 billion.
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Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia's technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia