Nokia today announced that it has signed definitive agreement regarding proposed acquisition by AURELIUS of Nokia Enterprise Campus Edge business. Planned transaction is expected to close in first half of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions, supporting Nokia's strategy to focus capital where company can differentiate and create long-term value.
As standalone business under AURELIUS ownership, ECE is expected to benefit from greater independence and dedicated strategic focus, helping drive innovation, respond quickly to customer needs, and accelerate digitalization and transformation of industrial operations.
ECE is recognized industry leader in private wireless, serving nearly 900 customers across industries including manufacturing, mining, logistics, airports, ports and power generation worldwide. Portfolio also includes industrial devices, on-premises operational technology edge and micro-edge solutions, as well as software applications enabling industrial AI-powered use cases. ECE's digitalization platform helps organizations improve operational performance, increase automation, and enhance sustainability and worker safety by connecting assets and processing OT data on premises for greater data security and sovereignty.
Under agreement, subject to customary closing conditions including completion of any required information and consultation processes with employee representatives and regulatory approvals, ECE employees are expected to transfer with business at closing in accordance with applicable local laws and processes. Companies are cooperating closely to ensure continuity for existing customers and employees and support smooth transition.
Planned transaction supports Nokia's strategy to sharpen its portfolio and direct capital and resources to areas where it can create greatest long-term value, while providing ECE strong foundation for next growth phase as standalone business. Priority throughout transition will be continued growth and continuity.
ECE is strong business with differentiated technology, talented team, global footprint and established customer base including many Fortune 500 enterprises. Significant opportunities exist to build on leading position in private 5G and industrial edge as standalone business, expand portfolio into emerging areas such as AI-powered industrial automation, and help customers accelerate digitalization and automation of operations.
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