Final result of the subsequent offer period of Nokia Solutions and Networks tender offer for all the shares and option rights of Comptel

Nokia Corporation

Stock Exchange Release

April 24, 2017 at 12.00 (CET +1)

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Final result of the subsequent offer period of Nokia Solutions and Networks tender offer for all the shares and option rights of Comptel

Espoo, Finland - The subsequent offer period (the Subsequent Offer Period) under the recommended public cash tender offer by Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy (the Offeror), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Nokia Corporation, to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares and option rights in Comptel Corporation (Comptel) that are not owned by Comptel or any of its subsidiaries (the Tender Offer) commenced on April 4, 2017 and expired on April 19, 2017.

According to the final result of the Subsequent Offer Period, the shares tendered during the Subsequent Offer Period represent approximately 3.99% of all the shares and votes in Comptel (excluding the treasury shares held by Comptel). Together with the shares tendered during the actual offer period and otherwise acquired by the Offeror through market purchases, the shares acquired by the Offeror in connection with the Tender Offer represent approximately 96.95% of all the shares and votes in Comptel (excluding the treasury shares held by Comptel). In addition, approximately 7.09% of Comptels 2014 option rights have been tendered during the Subsequent Offer Period. Together with the 2014 option rights tendered during the actual offer period, the 2014 option rights tendered in the Tender Offer represent approximately 96.43% of Comptels 2014 option rights. All of the 2015 options rights of Comptel have been tendered in the Tender Offer.

The offer consideration for the shares and option rights validly tendered during the Subsequent Offer Period will be paid to the shareholders and holders of option rights on or about April 27, 2017 in accordance with the payment procedures described in the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer.

The Offerors intention is to acquire all the shares and option rights in Comptel. The Offeror has on April 7, 2017 filed an application with the Redemption Committee of the Finland Chamber of Commerce to initiate compulsory redemption proceedings for the remaining Comptel shares under the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act.

The Offeror or Nokia Corporation may purchase further shares and option rights in Comptel also in public trading on Nasdaq Helsinki or otherwise at a price not exceeding the offer price of EUR 3.04 in cash per share and at a price not exceeding the offer price for the option rights as follows: EUR 2.56 in cash for each 2014A option right, EUR 2.16 in cash for each 2014B option right and EUR 1.53 in cash for each 2014C option right.

The Offeror intends to cause the shares and option rights of Comptel to be delisted from Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. as soon as permitted and practicable under applicable laws.

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We create the technology to connect the world. Powered by the research and innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we serve communications service providers, governments, large enterprises and consumers, with the industrys most complete, end-to-end portfolio of products, services and licensing.

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About Comptel

Life is digital moments. Comptel perfects these by transforming how you serve, meet and respond to the needs of Generation Cloud customers.

Our solutions allow you to innovate rich communications services instantly, master the orchestration of service and order flows, capture data-in-motion and refine your decision-making. We apply intelligence to reduce friction in your business.

Comptel has enabled the delivery of digital and communications services to more than 2 billion people. Every day, we care for more than 20% of all mobile usage data. Nearly 300 service providers across 90 countries have trusted us to perfect customers digital moments. For more information, visit www.comptel.com.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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