(BFW) Nokia Nears Deal to Sell HERE Maps Unit to German Carmakers


Nokia Nears Deal to Sell HERE Maps Unit to German Carmakers
2015-07-21 09:35:21.112 GMT


By Elisabeth Behrmann, Naomi Kresge and Adam Ewing
(Bloomberg) -- Nokia is nearing agreement to sell its maps
business HERE to carmakers BMW, Daimler and Audi, according to
people familiar with the matter.

* Agreement could be reached as early as next week, with
announcement targeted for around July 31
* Talks could still fall apart on final details, such as
intellectual property rights
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