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Nokia in 2007

Review by the Board of Directors and 
Nokia Annual Accounts 2007

Key data 2007  ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Review by the Board of Directors  ...................................................................................................... 3

Annual Accounts 2007

Consolidated profit and loss accounts, IFRS  ..................................................................................... 8

Consolidated balance sheets, IFRS  ....................................................................................................... 9

Consolidated cash flow statements, IFRS  .......................................................................................  10

Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity, IFRS  ........................................  12

Notes to the consolidated financial statements ...........................................................................  13

Profit and loss accounts, parent company, FAS  .............................................................................  46

Balance sheets, parent company, FAS  ..............................................................................................  46

Cash flow statements, parent company, FAS  .................................................................................  47

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company  ........................................................  48

Nokia shares and shareholders  .........................................................................................................  52

Nokia Group 2003–2007, IFRS  .............................................................................................................  56

Calculation of key ratios  ......................................................................................................................  58

Proposal by the Board of Directors for distribution of profit  ....................................................  59

Auditors’ report  .....................................................................................................................................  60

Additional information

Critical accounting policies  ................................................................................................................  62

Group Executive Board  ........................................................................................................................  66

Board of Directors  .................................................................................................................................  68

Corporate governance  .........................................................................................................................  70

Investor information  ............................................................................................................................  86

Contact information  .............................................................................................................................  87

Key data *

Based on financial 
statements according to 
International Financial 
Reporting Standards, IFRS 

Nokia, EURm 

2007  

51 058 
Net sales 
7 985 
Operating profit 
Profit before taxes 
8 268 
Profit attributable to equity holders’ of the parent  7 205 
5 647 
Research and development 

%   

Return on capital employed 
Net debt to equity (gearing) 

EUR 

Earnings per share, basic 
Dividend per share 
Average number of shares (1 000 shares) 

** Board’s proposal

2007 

54.3 
– 61 

2007 

1.85 
0.53 ** 

3 885 408 

Change, %

24
45
44
67
45

2006 

41 121 
5 488 
5 723 
4 306 
3 897 

2006

45.8
– 68

2006 

Change, %

1.06 
0.43 
4 062 833

75
23

2007 

2006 

Change, %

Business Groups, EURm 

Mobile Phones
    Net sales 
    Operating profit 
Multimedia
    Net sales 
    Operating profit 
Enterprise Solutions
    Net sales 
    Operating profit 
Nokia Siemens Networks
    Net sales 
    Operating profit 

Personnel, December 31  

Mobile Phones 
Multimedia 
Enterprise Solutions 
Nokia Siemens Networks 
Common Group Functions 
Nokia Group 

10 major markets, net sales, EURm 

China 
India 
Germany 
UK  
USA 
Russia 
Spain 
Italy 
Indonesia 
Brazil 

25 083 
5 434 

10 538 
2 230 

2 070 
267 

13 393 
– 1 308 

2007 

3 614 
3 923 
2 059 
58 423 
44 243 
112 262 

2007 

5 898 
3 684 
2 641 
2 574 
2 124 
2 012 
1 830 
1 792 
1 754 
1 257 

10 major countries, personnel, December 31 

2007 

Finland 
Germany 
China 
India 
Brazil 
Hungary 
United States 
Mexico 
UK  
Italy 

23 015 
13 926 
12 856 
11 491 
8 527 
6 601 
5 269 
3 056 
2 618 
2 129 

1
33

34
69

101

80

Change, %

6
15
– 11
177
15
64

24 769 
4 100 

7 877 
1 319 

1 031 
– 258

7 453 
808

2006 

3 409 
3 397 
2 308 
21 061 
38 308 
68 483 

2006

4 913
2 713
2 060
2 425
2 815
1 518
1 139
1 394
1 069
1 044

2006

23 894
3 887
7 191
6 494
1 960
4 947
5 127
2 764
2 317
493

*  As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens 

Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of Nokia’s former Networks business group and 
Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of the Nokia Group and Nokia 
Siemens Networks for the year ended December 31, 2007 are not directly comparable with the results of the year ended 
December 31, 2006. Nokia’s 2006 results included Nokia’s former Networks business group only. 

Main currencies, 
rates at the end of 2007

1 EUR 

USD  1.4439
GBP  0.7148
SEK  9.4397
JPY  163.52

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Review by the Board of Directors 2007 *

Nokia’s net sales for 2007 increased 24% to EUR 51 058 
million (EUR 41 121 million for 2006). Net sales of 
Mobile Phones for 2007 increased 1% to EUR 25 083 
million (EUR 24 769 million). Net sales of Multimedia 
for 2007 increased 34% to EUR 10 538 million (EUR 
7 877 million). Net sales of Enterprise Solutions for 
2007 increased 101% to EUR 2 070 million (EUR 1 031 
million). Net sales of Nokia Siemens Networks were 
EUR 13 393 million. 

In 2007, Europe accounted for 39% of Nokia’s net 

sales (38% in 2006), Asia-Pacific 22% (20%), China 
12% (13%), North America 5% (7%), Latin America 
8% (9%), and Middle East & Africa 14% (13%). The 10 
markets in which Nokia generated the greatest net 
sales in 2007 were, in descending order of magnitude, 
China, India, Germany,  the UK, the US, Russia, Spain, 
Italy, Indonesia and Brazil, together representing 
approximately 50% of total net sales in 2007. In com-
parison, the 10 markets in which Nokia generated the 
greatest net sales in 2006 were China, the US, India, 
the UK, Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain, Indonesia and 
Brazil, together representing approximately 51% of 
total net sales in 2006.

Nokia’s operating profit for 2007 increased 45% 

to EUR 7 985 million, including net positive special 
items of EUR 858 million (operating profit of EUR 5 488 
million in 2006, including net positive special items 
of EUR 171 million), representing a 2007 operating 
margin of 15.6% (13.3%). Operating profit in Mobile 
Phones increased 33% to EUR 5 434 million (operating 
profit of EUR 4 100 million in 2006), representing a 
2007 operating margin of 21.7% (16.6%). Operating 
profit in Multimedia increased to EUR 2 230 million 
(operating profit of EUR 1 319 million in 2006), rep-
resenting a 2007 operating margin of 21.2% (16.7%). 
Enterprise Solutions operating profit was EUR 267 mil-
lion (operating loss of EUR 258 million in 2006), rep-
resenting a 2007 operating margin of 12.9% (–25.0%) 
Nokia Siemens Networks had an operating loss of EUR 
1 308 million, including net negative special items of 
EUR 1 069 million, representing an operating margin 
of –9.8%.

Research and development expenses were EUR 
5 647 million in 2007, up 45% from EUR 3 897 million 
in 2006. The increase in research and development 
spending was primarily due to the formation of Nokia 
Siemens Networks, which added Siemens’ carrier-
related operations and associated research and 
development expenses. Research and development 
expenses for 2007 also included special items of EUR 
439 million. Research and development expenses have 
been higher as a percent of sales for both Nokia’s 
former Networks business group and Nokia Siemens 
Networks than for the Nokia Group. Research and 
development costs represented 11.1% of Nokia Group 
net sales in 2007, up from 9.5% in 2006. Research and 
development expenses for the device business repre-
sented 6.6% of its net sales in 2007, down from 7.1% in 

2006, reflecting continued efforts to gain efficiencies 
in our investments. As of December 31, 2007, Nokia 
employed 30 415 people in research and development, 
representing approximately 27% of the group’s total 
workforce, and had a strong research and develop-
ment presence in 10 countries. 

In 2007, Nokia’s selling and marketing expenses 

were EUR 4 380 million, up 32% from EUR 3 314 million 
in 2006, reflecting increased selling and marketing 
spend in all business groups to support new product 
introductions and the higher level of overall Nokia net 
sales. The increased selling and marketing expense 
also was impacted by the formation of Nokia Siemens 
Networks, which added Siemens’ carrier-related 
operations and associated selling and marketing ex-
penses. Selling and marketing expenses for 2007 also 
included special items of EUR 149 million. Selling and 
marketing expenses have been higher as a percent 
of sales for both Nokia’s former Networks business 
group and Nokia Siemens Networks than for the Nokia 
Group. Selling and marketing expenses for the Nokia 
Group represented 8.6% of its net sales in 2007, up 
from 8.1% in 2006. Selling and marketing expenses for 
the device business represented 7.5% of its net sales 
in 2007, down from 7.9% in 2006, reflecting continued 
efforts to gain efficiencies in our investments. 

Administrative and general expenses were EUR 
1 180 million in 2007, compared to EUR 666 million in 
2006. Administrative and general expenses were equal 
to 2.3% of net sales in 2007 (1.6%). Administrative and 
general expenses for 2007 also included special items 
of EUR 146 million.

Operating highlights in 2007

Nokia Group

 »  On June 20, 2007, Nokia announced that it would 

introduce a new integrated company structure 
for its devices business from January 1, 2008. As 
part of this reorganization, Nokia has replaced its 
three reportable devices segments with an inte-
grated reportable segment, Devices & Services.

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In August, Nokia introduced Ovi, the company’s 
new Internet services brand name. Ovi will en-
able people to easily access their existing social 
network, communities and content, as well as act 
as a gateway to Nokia services.

As part of Ovi, Nokia announced the Nokia Music 
Store and N-Gage, two services that make it easy 
for people to discover, try and buy music and 
games respectively, from a range of artists and 
publishers, including exclusive content only avail-
able through Nokia. The Nokia Music Store went 
live in the UK in November 2007 and the N-Gage 
games service is expected to go live in early 2008.

In December, we announced Nokia Comes With 
Music, a program that will enable people to buy 
a Nokia device with access to millions of tracks 
from a range of artists. Nokia Comes With Music 
is expected to become commercially available in 
the second half of 2008.

Group Common Functions operating profit 

Mobile Phones

totaled EUR 1 362 million in 2007 (Group Common 
Functions expenses totaled EUR 481 million in 2006), 
including a EUR 1 879 million non-taxable gain on the 
formation of Nokia Siemens Networks, EUR 75 million 
real estate gains and a EUR 53 million gain on a busi-
ness transfer.

Net financial income was EUR 239 million in 2007 

(EUR 207 million in 2006).

Profit before tax and minority interests was EUR 

8 268 million (EUR 5 723 million in 2006). Net profit 
totaled EUR 7 205 million (EUR 4 306 million). Earnings 
per share increased to EUR 1.85 (basic) and EUR 1.83 
(diluted), compared to EUR 1.06 (basic) and EUR 1.05 
(diluted) in 2006.

Operating cash flow for the year ended December 

31, 2007, was EUR 7 882 million (EUR 4 478 million in 
2006) and total combined cash and other liquid assets 
were EUR 11 753 million (EUR 8 537 million in 2006). 
As of December 31, 2007, our net debt-to-equity ratio 
(gearing) was – 61% (– 68% as of December 31, 2006).  
In 2007, capital expenditure (excluding acquisitions) 
amounted to EUR 715 million (EUR 650 million).

The key financial data, including the calculation 

of key ratios, for the years 2007, 2006 and 2005 may be 
found in the Annual Accounts.

 »  Mobile Phones introduced a broader entry-level 

portfolio, focusing on thinner design, and adding 
features such as music playing capability to many 
devices.

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Shipments of the slim and stylish Nokia 6300 GSM 
device, announced in late 2006, began in 2007.

The Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire 
Arte were announced, bringing 3G capabilities to 
the Nokia 8800 series. The Nokia 8800 Arte began 
shipping during 2007.

The Nokia 3110 Evolve, a mobile device with 
bio-covers made from more than 50% renewable 
material, was announced in December 2007.

There were also several announcements from 
Vertu, including the Vertu Ascent Ferrari 1947 
Limited Edition; The Vertu Ascent Ti collection; 
the Vertu Constellation Burgundy; the Vertu 
Constellation Mixed Metals; and various Vertu 
Signature phones.

*  As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company 
jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of Nokia’s former Networks business group and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for 
fixed and mobile networks. Accordingly, the results of the Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for 2007 are not directly comparable to 
results for 2006 and 2005. Nokia’s 2006 and 2005 results included Nokia’s former Networks business group only.

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In addition, the following devices were announced 
and began shipping during 2007:

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Seven devices with functions and features 
specially designed for consumers in emerging 
markets: Nokia 1200, Nokia 1208, Nokia 1650, 
Nokia 2505, Nokia 2630, Nokia 2660 and Nokia 
2760.

The Nokia 6110 Navigator, an HSDPA device with 
GPS and A-GPS.

The Nokia 6500 classic, a thin 3G phone with a 
sleek design; and the Nokia 6120 classic, Nokia’s 
smallest 3G device.

The Nokia 6555, the first phone with a unique 
smooth-back fold design. In the US, the Nokia 
6555 is exclusively available from AT&T. 

The Nokia 6263 device for the US market, 
complete with e-mail capability and support 
for attachments, a 1.3 megapixel camera, video 
recorder and music player. 

A new music range including the Nokia 5610 
XpressMusic and The Nokia 5310 XpressMusic.

A new fashion collection with the Nokia 7900 
Prism and the Nokia 7500 Prism, featuring a 
diamond-cut design with sharp angled lines, 
geometric patterns and graphic light-refracting 
colors.

In CDMA: the Nokia 2505, a sleek fold-style phone; 
the Nokia 7088, the first CDMA model in the 
popular L’Amour Collection; and the Nokia 2135, a 
compact device with a contemporary design and 
solid basic features.

Multimedia

 »  Multimedia continued to build the Nokia Nseries 
sub-brand and multimedia computer product 
category, and developed and brought to market 
Nokia’s first Internet services, such as Nokia Maps 
and the Nokia Music Store.

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Key volume devices for 2007 included the Nokia 
N95, Nokia’s flagship product for technology 
enthusiasts, the Nokia N73 and the Nokia N70. 

Important new products launched and shipping 
during the year included the Nokia N95 8GB, 
which follows on from the success of the original 
Nokia N95 with a larger display, enhanced usage 
times and 8 gigabytes memory capacity; Nokia 
N81, an entertainment focused multimedia 
computer, and the Nokia N82, a multimedia 
computer optimized for photography, navigation 
and Internet connectivity.

 »  Multimedia also announced and started ship-
ments of the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet with 
slide-out keyboard, built-in GPS, digital audio/
video playback and WLAN capability for VoIP 
 calling.

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Enterprise Solutions

Nokia Siemens Networks

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Four new Nokia Eseries business devices were 
announced and started shipping: Nokia E90 Com-
municator, Nokia E61i, Nokia E65 and Nokia E51. 
The four dual-mode devices, capable of utilizing 
both cellular and Wi-Fi networks, are designed to 
offer faster and better quality access to important 
business information and processes over wireless 
technologies.

The Nokia Eseries became available in the United 
States through complementary channels, includ-
ing Ingram Micro and Dell.com, for businesses 
and consumers.

 »  Nokia Call Connect for Cisco became commer-
cially available, allowing businesses to route 
calls through corporate PBXs instead of cellular 
networks, with the aim of realizing significant 
cost savings and improved worker flexibility, col-
laboration and productivity.

 »  Nokia Intellisync Mobile Suite 8.0 was launched. 
This comprehensive platform of wireless email, 
file synchronization and application synchroniza-
tion features is designed to bring flexibility and 
cost-control.

 »  New device management features for Nokia Intel-
lisync Mobile Suite were announced, including 
wider device support, remote control, improved 
theft-loss protection and hardware control.

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The Nokia Intellisync Mobile Suite customer base 
was expanded to include more than 40 operators 
around the globe by December 31, 2007, with 
more than 3.7 million user licenses signed.

Three new IP security appliances were launched: 
Nokia IP290, Nokia IP690 and Nokia IP2450. The 
appliances are based on a scalable new hardware 
platform design aimed at offering better IT 
investment protection and a greater choice of 
security software applications to address emerg-
ing threats to company networks and data.

 »  Nokia announced collaboration with Check 

Point and Intel aimed at improving enterprise 
security by delivering new security appliances 
that inspect network traffic in multi-gigabit en-
vironments. The Nokia IP2450 security platform 
was the first product announced as part of this 
collaboration.

 » 

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The first Accelerated Data Path (ADP) Service 
Modules were delivered, as was the latest ver-
sion of the Nokia IPSO operating system – IPSO 
6.0 – aimed at allowing customers to expand the 
performance of their Nokia IP Security appliances.

The new Nokia for Business Channel Program 
came to market in January and more than 500 
accredited partners joined during the year. In 
October, Nokia announced plans to expand the 
program to include operators and independent 
software vendors.

 » 

The new company defined its values and intro-
duced ethics and integrity guidelines, as well as a 
compliance program, for all its employees.

 »  Nokia Siemens Networks showed its commitment 

to emerging markets with the expansion of R&D 
capacity in Chengdu, China, and the investment of 
USD 100 million to strengthen operations in India. 
The company also moved its Services business 
unit to India.

 »  Deals signed in India included a USD 500 million 

network expansion contract with Idea Cellular 
and a USD 900m end-to-end network expansion 
with Bharti Airtel; and in China a EUR 180 million 
GSM/EDGE deal with Henan MCC. 

 »  Nokia Siemens Networks won a deal with Sprint 
Nextel to become an infrastructure provider for 
its 4G WiMAX network; won the first commercial 
deployment for its I-HSPA solution with TerreStar; 
won a trial deal with Verizon for LTE; and was 
chosen together with Panasonic by NTT DoCoMo 
in Japan for its super 3G (LTE) base station project.

 »  Nokia Siemens Networks demonstrated the 

world’s first multi-user field trial in an urban 
environment using LTE technology, which delivers 
data rates up to 10 times the current level. Nokia 
Siemens Networks also became the first company 
to successfully deploy hybrid backhaul in a live 
network, aimed at allowing operators to reduce 
costs while boosting capacity.

 » 

The company signed a cooperation agreement 
with Intel in IPTV; and launched a new 3G Femto 
Home Access solution and then struck Femto 
cooperation deals with Airvana Inc. and Thomson.

 »  Nokia Siemens Networks announced an energy 

efficiency solution designed to lower customers’ 
energy consumption and operating expenses.

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In December, Nokia Siemens Networks reached 
an agreement on supplying 2G and 3G network  
equipment to Zain in Saudi Arabia (the USD 935 
million deal was announced on January 7, 2008.)

Acquisitions and divestments

On April 1, 2007, Nokia’s Networks business group was 
combined with Siemens’ carrier-related operations 
for fixed and mobile networks to form Nokia Siemens 
Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and 
Siemens and consolidated by Nokia. 

On July 24, 2007, Nokia announced that it had 
acquired substantially all the assets of Twango, a 
provider of a comprehensive media sharing solution 
for organizing and sharing photos, videos and other 
personal media.

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On August 8, 2007, in connection with Nokia’s 
announcement of introducing a licensing and mul-
tisourcing model for its chipset strategy, Nokia also 
announced that it planned to deepen its collaboration 
with STMicroelectronics on the licensing and supply of 
integrated circuit designs and modem technologies for 
3G and its evolution. This included a transfer of a part 
of Nokia’s integrated circuit operations to STMicro-
electronics, the closing of which was announced on 
November 5, 2007.

On September 17, 2007, Nokia announced the 
acquisition of Enpocket, a global leader in mobile 
advertising. The completion of the acquisition was 
announced on October 8, 2007.

On October 1, 2007, Nokia and NAVTEQ Corporation 
announced a definitive agreement for Nokia to acquire 
NAVTEQ, a leading provider of comprehensive digital 
map information for automotive navigation systems, 
mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping 
applications, and government and business solutions. 
Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia agreed to 
pay USD 78 in cash for each share of NAVTEQ including 
outstanding options for an aggregate purchase price 
of USD 8.1 billion, or approximately USD 7.7 billion net 
of NAVTEQ’s existing cash balance. The acquisition has 
been approved by the board of directors of each com-
pany and the shareholders of NAVTEQ and is subject 
to customary closing conditions, including regulatory 
approvals. 

On October 23, 2007, Nokia Siemens Networks an-
nounced that it would assume control of Vivento Tech-
nical Services (VTS), a division of Deutsche Telekom’s 
personnel service provider, Vivento.  As part of the 
deal, approximately 2 000 VTS employees transferred 
to Nokia Siemens Networks in Germany. 

On October 25, 2007, Nokia Siemens Networks 

announced the acquisition of Atrica, which provides 
a full range of Carrier Ethernet transport solutions to 
service providers delivering Metro Ethernet services. 
The completion of the acquisition was announced on 
January 7, 2008.

On December 5, 2007, Nokia announced the 
completion of the acquisition of Avvenu, a company 
providing secure remote access and private sharing 
technology that allows users to access and view PC 
files remotely.

Personnel

The average number of employees for 2007 was 
100 534 (65 324 for 2006 and 56 896 for 2005). At 
December 31, 2007, Nokia employed a total of 112 262 
people (68 483 people at December 31, 2006). The 
increase in personnel in 2007 is primarily attributable 
to the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks. The total 
amount of wages and salaries paid in 2007 was EUR 
4 664 million (EUR 3 457 million in 2006 and EUR 3 127 
million in 2005).

Management and Board of Directors

Provisions on the amendment 
of articles of association

Board of Directors and President
Pursuant to the articles of association, Nokia has a 
Board of Directors composed of a minimum of seven 
and a maximum of twelve members. The members of 
the Board are elected at each Annual General Meeting 
for a term of one year expiring at the close of the 
following Annual General Meeting. The Annual General 
Meeting convenes each year by June 30. A general 
meeting may also dismiss a member of the Board 
of Directors. The Board of Directors shall elect and 
dismiss the President of Nokia.

The current members of the Board of Directors 
were elected at the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 
2007. On December 31, 2007, the Board consisted of 
the following members: Jorma Ollila (Chair), Marjorie 
Scardino (Vice Chair), Georg Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. Gupte, 
Bengt Holmström, Henning Kagermann, Per Karlsson, 
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Keijo Suila and Vesa Vainio. Also 
Daniel R. Hesse was re-elected as a Nokia Board mem-
ber in the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2007. Due 
to his resignation from the Board of Directors after 
being appointed as President and CEO of Sprint Nextel 
Corporation, Nokia announced on December 28, 2007, 
that its Board consisted of the above-mentioned ten 
members.

Information on shares and stock options held 
by the members of the Board of Directors and the 
President and CEO of Nokia may be found in the Annual 
Accounts.

Changes in the Group Executive Board
Timo Ihamuotila was appointed as a new member of 
the Group Executive Board effective April 1, 2007.

Service contracts
Olli Pekka Kallasvuo’s service contract covers his cur-
rent position as President and CEO and Chairman of 
the Group Executive Board. As of December 31, 2007, 
Mr. Kallasvuo’s annual total gross base salary, which is 
subject to an annual review by the Board of Directors 
and confirmation by the independent members of the 
Board, is EUR 1 050 000. His incentive targets under 
the Nokia short-term cash incentive plan are 150% of 
the annual gross base salary. In case of termination by 
Nokia for reasons other than cause, including a change 
of control, Mr. Kallasvuo is entitled to a severance pay-
ment of up to 18 months of compensation (both the 
annual total gross base salary and target incentive). 
In case of termination by Mr. Kallasvuo, the notice 
period is 6 months and he is entitled to a payment 
for such notice period (both annual total gross base 
salary and target incentive for 6 months). Mr. Kallasvuo 
is subject to a 12-month non-competition obligation 
after termination of the contract. Unless the contract is 
terminated for cause, Mr. Kallasvuo may be entitled to 
compensation during the non-competition period or a 
part of it. Such compensation amounts to the annual 
total gross base salary and target incentive for the 
respective period during which no severance payment 
is paid.

Amendment of the articles of association requires 
a decision of the general meeting, supported by 
two-thirds of the votes cast and two-thirds of the 
shares represented at the meeting. Amendment of the 
provisions of Article 13 of the articles of association 
requires a resolution supported by three-quarters of 
the votes cast and three-quarters of the shares repre-
sented at the meeting. 

Shares and share capital

Nokia has one class of shares. Each Nokia share 
entitles the holder to one vote at general meetings of 
Nokia. 

In 2007, Nokia’s shareholders’ equity increased 

by EUR 193 904.82 as a result of the issue of 3 231 747 
new shares upon exercise of stock options issued to 
personnel in 2003 and 2005. Effective April 4, 2007, a 
total of 169 500 000 shares held by the company were 
cancelled. The cancellation of shares does not have an 
effect on the amount of share capital of the company. 
Neither the aforementioned issuances nor the cancel-
lation of shares had any significant effect on the rela-
tive holdings of the other shareholders of the company 
nor on their voting power.

Nokia repurchased through its share repurchase 

plan a total of 180.6 million shares on the Helsinki 
Stock Exchange at an aggregate price of approximately 
EUR 3 884 million during the period from January 26, 
2007, to December 21, 2007. The price paid was based 
on the market price at the time of repurchase. The 
shares were repurchased to be used for the purposes 
specified in the authorizations given by the Annual 
General Meetings of 2006 and 2007 to the Board. The 
aggregate amount of shares repurchased in 2007 
represented approximately 4.6% of the total number 
of shares of the company and the total voting rights. 
These new holdings did not have any significant effect 
on the relative holdings of the other shareholders of 
the company nor on their voting power.

As announced on May 21, 2007, Nokia transferred 
a total of 2.3 million Nokia shares held by it under the 
Performance Share Plans and 0.9 million shares held by 
it under its Restricted Share Plans as settlement under 
the plans to the Plan participants, personnel of Nokia 
Group. The amount of shares transferred represented 
approximately 0.08% of the total number of shares of 
the company and the total voting rights. The transfers 
did not have a significant effect on the relative hold-
ings of the other shareholders of the company nor on 
their voting power.

On December 31, 2007, Nokia and its subsidiary 

companies owned 136 862 005 Nokia shares. The 
shares represented approximately 3.4% of the total 
number of the shares of the company and the total 
voting rights. The total number of shares at December 
31, 2007, was 3 982 811 957. On December 31, 2007, 
Nokia’s share capital was EUR 245 896 461.96.

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Information on the authorizations held by the 
Board in 2007 to increase the share capital, transfer 
shares and repurchase own shares as well as informa-
tion on the shareholders, stock options, dividend 
yield, price per earnings ratio, share prices, market 
capitalization, share turnover and average number of 
shares may be found in the Annual Accounts.

Industry and Nokia outlook for 
full year 2008

 »  Nokia continues to expect industry mobile device 
volumes in 2008 to grow approximately 10% 
from the approximately 1.14 billion units Nokia 
estimates for 2007.

 »  Nokia continues to expect the device industry 

to experience value growth in 2008, but expects 
some decline in industry ASPs, primarily reflect-
ing the increasing impact of the emerging 
markets and competitive factors in general.

 »  Nokia continues to target an increase in its mar-

ket share in mobile devices in 2008. 

 »  Nokia continues to expect very slight growth for 
the mobile and fixed infrastructure and related 
services market in euro terms in 2008.

 »  Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks continue to 

target that Nokia Siemens Networks will grow 
faster than the market in 2008. 

completion of the acquisition is subject to custom-
ary closing conditions, including acceptance by 
shareholders of Trolltech representing more than 90% 
of the fully diluted share capital and the necessary 
regulatory approvals.

Risk factors

Set forth below is a description of factors that may 
affect our business, results of operations and share 
price from time to time.

 »  We need to have a competitive portfolio of prod-
ucts, services and solutions that are preferred by 
our current and potential customers to those of 
our competitors. If we fail to achieve or maintain 
a competitive portfolio, our business, market 
share and results of operations may be materially 
adversely affected.

 »  Our sales and profitability depend materially on 
the continued growth of the mobile communica-
tions industry in terms of the number of new 
mobile subscribers, number of existing subscrib-
ers who upgrade and/or replace their devices, 
and increased usage and demand for value-
added services as well as on general economic 
conditions globally and regionally. If the mobile 
communications industry does not grow as we 
expect or general economic conditions deterio-
rate, our business and results of operations may 
be materially adversely affected.

 »  Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks cost synergy 
target for Nokia Siemens Networks is to achieve 
substantially all of the EUR 2.0 billion of targeted 
annual cost synergies by the end of 2008, as 
previously announced.

 » 

The mobile communications industry contin-
ues to undergo significant changes and new 
market segments within our industry have been 
introduced and are still being introduced. Our 
sales and profitability are significantly affected 
by the growth and profitability of the new market 
segments that we target and our ability to suc-
cessfully develop or acquire and market products, 
services and solutions in those segments. If the 
new market segments we target and invest in 
grow less or are less profitable than expected, or 
if new faster growing market segments emerge 
in which we have not invested, our business, 
results of operations and financial condition may 
be materially adversely affected.

 »  Our business and results of operations, particu-

larly our profitability, may be materially adversely 
affected if we are not able to successfully manage 
costs related to our products, services, solutions 
and operations.

 » 

Competition in our industry is intense. Our failure 
to maintain or improve our market position or 
respond successfully to changes in the competi-
tive landscape may have a material adverse effect 
on our business and results of operations.

Subsequent events

On December 20, 2007, Nokia announced its decision 
to transfer the Finnish statutory pension liability of 
Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks to the pension in-
surance companies Ilmarinen and Varma, respectively, 
as of March 1, 2008. 

On January 15, 2008, Nokia announced plans 
to discontinue the production of mobile devices 
in Germany and close its Bochum site by mid-2008.  
Nokia plans to move the production to its other, more 
cost-competitive European facilities.  

On January 2, 2008, Nokia Siemens Networks an-
nounced the acquisition of the UK-based subscriber-
centric network specialist Apertio Ltd for approxi-
mately EUR 140 million. The acquisition closed on 
February 11, 2008.

On January 28, 2008, Nokia and Norway-based 

software provider Trolltech ASA announced that they 
have entered into an agreement that Nokia will make 
a public voluntary offer to acquire Trolltech. The 

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 »  We must develop or otherwise acquire complex, 

evolving technologies to use in our business. If 
we fail to develop or otherwise acquire these 
complex technologies as required by the market, 
with full rights needed to use in our business, or 
to protect them, or to successfully commercial-
ize such technologies as new advanced products, 
services and solutions that meet customer de-
mand, or fail to do so on a timely basis, this may 
have a material adverse effect on our business 
and results of operations.

 »  Our products, services and solutions include in-

creasingly complex technologies, some of which 
have been developed by us or licensed to us by 
certain third parties. As a consequence, evaluat-
ing the rights related to the technologies we use 
or intend to use is more and more challenging, 
and we expect increasingly to face claims that we 
have infringed third parties’ intellectual property 
rights. The use of these technologies may also 
result in increased licensing costs for us, restric-
tions on our ability to use certain technologies 
in our products, services and solution offerings, 
and/or costly and time-consuming litigation, 
which could have a material adverse effect on our 
business and results of operations.

 »  Our products, services and solutions include nu-
merous new Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks 
patented, standardized or proprietary technolo-
gies on which we depend. Third parties may 
use without a license or unlawfully infringe our 
intellectual property or commence actions seek-
ing to establish the invalidity of the intellectual 
property rights of these technologies. This may 
have a material adverse effect on our business 
and results of operations.

 » 

 » 

Currently expected benefits and synergies from 
forming Nokia Siemens Networks may not be 
achieved to the extent or within the time period 
that is currently anticipated or the currently 
expected benefits or synergies may not be suf-
ficient to achieve the objectives for the formation 
of Nokia Siemens Networks. We may also encoun-
ter costs and difficulties related to the integra-
tion of Nokia Siemens Networks which could 
reduce or delay the realization of anticipated net 
sales, cost savings and operational benefits.

The Siemens carrier-related operations trans-
ferred to Nokia Siemens Networks are the subject 
of various ongoing criminal and other govern-
mental investigations related to whether certain 
transactions and payments arranged by some 
former employees of Siemens’ Com business 
group were unlawful. As a result of those inves-
tigations, government authorities and others 
have taken and may take further actions against 
Siemens and/or its employees that may involve 
and affect the assets and employees transferred 

our products, services and solutions to market 
successfully or in a timely way and this could 
have a material adverse effect on our sales and 
results of operations.

 »  Our sales, costs and results of operations are af-

fected by exchange rate fluctuations, particularly 
between the euro, which is our reporting cur-
rency, and the US dollar, the Chinese yuan, the UK 
pound sterling and the Japanese yen, as well as 
certain other currencies.

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

Providing customer financing or extending pay-
ment terms to customers can be a competitive 
requirement and could have a material adverse 
effect on our results of operations and financial 
condition.

Allegations of possible health risks from the 
electromagnetic fields generated by base sta-
tions and mobile devices, and the lawsuits and 
publicity relating to them, regardless of merit, 
could have a material adverse effect on our sales, 
results of operations and share price by leading 
consumers to reduce their use of mobile devices, 
or by leading regulatory bodies to set arbitrary 
use restrictions and exposure limits, or by 
causing us to allocate additional monetary and 
personnel resources to these issues.

An unfavorable outcome of litigation could have 
a material adverse effect on our business, results 
of operations and financial condition.

If we are unable to recruit, retain and develop 
appropriately skilled employees, our ability to 
implement our strategies may be hampered and, 
consequently, that may have a material adverse 
effect on our business and results of operations.

Changes in various types of regulation and trade 
policies in countries around the world could have 
a material adverse effect on our business.

 If we are unable to effectively and smoothly 
implement the new organizational structure 
effective January 1, 2008, we may experience a 
material adverse effect on our business, sales 
and results of operations.

Dividend

Nokia’s Board of Directors will propose a dividend of 
EUR 0.53 per share for 2007.

by Siemens to Nokia Siemens Networks, or 
there may be undetected additional violations 
that may have occurred prior to the transfer 
or violations that may have occurred after the 
transfer, of such assets and employees that could 
have a material adverse effect on Nokia Siemens 
Networks and our reputation, business, results of 
operations and financial condition.

 » 

Any actual or even alleged defects or other qual-
ity issues in our products, services and solutions 
could materially adversely affect our sales, results 
of operations, reputation and the value of the 
Nokia brand.

 »  Our sales and results of operations could be ma-
terially adversely affected if we fail to efficiently 
manage our manufacturing and logistics without 
interruption, or fail to ensure that our products, 
services and solutions meet our and our custom-
ers’ quality, safety, security and other require-
ments and are delivered on time and in sufficient 
volumes.

 »  We depend on a limited number of suppliers for 
the timely delivery of sufficient amounts of fully 
functional components and subassemblies and 
for their compliance with our supplier require-
ments, such as our and our customers’ product 
quality, safety, security and other standards. 
Their failure to do so could materially adversely 
affect our ability to deliver our products, services 
and solutions successfully and on time.

 »  Our operations rely on complex and centralized 
information technology systems and networks. 
If any system or network disruption occurs, this 
could have a material adverse effect on our busi-
ness and results of operations.

 » 

The global networks business relies on a limited 
number of customers and large multiyear con-
tracts. Unfavorable developments under such a 
contract or in relation to a major customer may 
adversely and materially affect our sales, results 
of operations and financial position.

 »  Our sales derived from, and assets located in, 
emerging market countries may be materially 
adversely affected by economic, regulatory and 
political developments in those countries or by 
other countries imposing regulations against 
imports to such countries. As sales from these 
countries represent a significant portion of our 
total sales, economic or political turmoil in these 
countries could materially adversely affect our 
sales and results of operations. Our investments 
in emerging market countries may also be sub-
ject to other risks and uncertainties.

 »  We are developing a number of our new products, 
services and solutions together with other com-
panies. If any of these companies were to fail to 
perform as planned, we may not be able to bring 

Review by the Board of Directors

Review by the Board of Directors 

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Nokia Corporation and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated profit and loss accounts, IFRS

Financial year ended December 31 

Notes 

Net sales 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Research and development expenses 

Selling and marketing expenses 

Administrative and general expenses 

Other income 

Other expenses 

Operating profit 

Share of results of associated companies 

Financial income and expenses 

Profit before tax 

Tax 

Profit before minority interests 

Minority interests 

6 

6, 7 

2–9 

14, 31 

10 

11 

2007 
EURm 

51 058 

– 33 754 

17 304 

– 5 647 

– 4 380 

– 1 180 

2 312 

– 424 

7 985 

44 

239 

8 268 

– 1 522 

6 746 

459 

2006 
EURm 

41 121 

– 27 742 

13 379 

– 3 897 

– 3 314 

– 666 

522 

– 536 

5 488 

28 

207 

5 723 

– 1 357 

4 366 

– 60 

2005
EURm

34 191

– 22 209

11 982

– 3 825

– 2 961

– 609

285

– 233

4 639

10

322

4 971

– 1 281

3 690

– 74

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 

7 205 

4 306 

3 616

Earnings per share 
(for profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent) 

28 

Basic 

Diluted 

2007 
EUR 

1.85 

1.83 

2006 
EUR 

1.06 

1.05 

2005
EUR

0.83

0.83

Average number of shares (1 000 shares) 

28 

2007 

2006 

2005

Basic 

Diluted 

See Notes to consolidated financial statements. 

3 885 408 

3 932 008 

4 062 833 

4 086 529 

4 365 547

4 371 239

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Nokia Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated balance sheets, IFRS

December 31 

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Capitalized development costs 

Goodwill 

Other intangible assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Investments in associated companies 

Available-for-sale investments 

Deferred tax assets 

Long-term loans receivable 

Other non-current assets 

Current assets

Inventories 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts 
(2007: EUR 332 million, 2006: EUR 212 million) 

Prepaid expenses and accrued income 

Current portion of long-term loans receivable 

Other financial assets 

Available-for-sale investments, liquid assets 

Available-for-sale investments, cash equivalents 

Bank and cash 

Total assets 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent

Share capital 

Share issue premium 

Treasury shares, at cost 

Translation differences 

Fair value and other reserves 

Reserve for invested non-restricted equity 

Retained earnings 

Minority interests 

Total equity 

Non-current liabilities

Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Other long-term liabilities 

Current liabilities

Current portion of long-term loans 

Short-term borrowings 

Accounts payable 

Accrued expenses 

Provisions 

Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities 

See Notes to consolidated financial statements. 

Notes 

2007 
EURm 

2006
EURm

12 

12 

12 

13 

14 

15 

24 

16, 25 

17, 19 

19, 35 

18 

35 

15, 35 

15, 32, 35 

32, 35 

21 

20 

23, 35 

24 

35 

35 

35 

25 

27 

378 

1 384 

2 358 

1 912 

325 

341 

1 553 

10 

44 

8 305 

2 876 

11 200 

3 070 

156 

239 

4 903 

4 725 

2 125 

29 294 

37 599 

246 

644 

– 3 146 

– 163 

23 

3 299 

13 870 

14 773 

2 565 

17 338 

203 

963 

119 

1 285 

173 

898 

7 074 

7 114 

3 717 

18 976 

37 599 

251

532

298

1 602

224

288

809

19

8

4 031

1 554

5 888

2 496

— 

111

5 012

2 046

1 479

18 586

22 617

246

2 707

– 2 060

– 34

– 14

— 

11 123

11 968

92

12 060

69

205

122

396

— 

247

3 732

3 796

2 386

10 161

22 617

Consolidated financial statements 

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Consolidated cash flow statements, IFRS

Financial year ended December 31 

Notes 

Cash flow from operating activities

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 

  Adjustments, total 

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 
before change in net working capital 

Change in net working capital 

Cash generated from operations 

Interest received 

Interest paid 

  Other financial income and expenses, net 

Income taxes paid, net received 

Net cash from operating activities 

32 

32 

Cash flow from investing activities

Acquisition of Group companies, net of acquired cash 

Purchase of current available-for-sale investments, liquid assets 

Purchase of non-current available-for-sale investments 

Purchase of shares in associated companies 

Additions to capitalized development costs 

Long-term loans made to customers 

Proceeds from repayment and sale of long-term loans receivable 

Recovery of impaired long-term loans made to customers 

Proceeds from (+) /payment of (–) other long-term receivables   

Proceeds from (+) /payment of (–) short-term loans receivable 

Capital expenditures 

Proceeds from disposal of shares in Group companies, 
net of disposed cash 

Proceeds from disposal of shares in associated companies 

Proceeds from disposal of businesses 

Proceeds from maturities and sale of current available-for-sale 
investments, liquid assets 

Proceeds from sale of current available-for-sale investments 

Proceeds from sale of non-current available-for-sale investments 

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 

Dividends received 

2007 
EURm 

7 205 

1 269 

8 474 

605 

9 079 

362 

– 59 

– 43 

– 1 457 

7 882 

253 

– 4 798 

– 126 

– 25 

– 157 

– 261 

163 

— 

5 

– 119 

– 715 

—  

6 

—  

2006 
EURm 

4 306 

1 857 

6 163 

– 793 

5 370 

235 

– 18 

54 

– 1 163 

4 478 

– 517 

– 3 219 

– 88 

– 15 

– 127 

– 11 

56 

276 

– 3 

199 

– 650 

—  

1 

—  

2005
EURm

3 616

1 774

5 390

– 366

5 024

353

– 26

47

– 1 254

4 144

– 92

– 7 277

– 89

– 16

– 153

– 56

— 

— 

14

182

– 607

5

18

95

4 930 

5 058 

9 402

— 

50 

72 

12 

—  

17 

29 

— 

247

3

167

1

Net cash from (used in) investing activities 

– 710 

1 006 

1 844

Cash flow from financing activities

Proceeds from stock option exercises 

Purchase of treasury shares 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings 

Repayment of long-term borrowings 

Proceeds from (+) /repayment of (–) short-term borrowings 

Dividends paid 

Net cash used in financing activities 

Foreign exchange adjustment 

Net increase (+) /decrease (–) in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

987 

– 3 819 

115 

– 16 

661 

– 1 760 

– 3 832 

– 15 

3 325 

3 525 

6 850 

46 

– 3 371 

56 

– 7 

– 137 

– 1 553 

– 4 966 

– 51 

467 

3 058 

3 525 

2

– 4 258

5

— 

212

– 1 531

– 5 570

183

601

2 457

3 058

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Nokia Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated cash flow statements, IFRS (continued)

Financial year ended December 31 

Notes 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise of:

  Bank and cash 

Current available-for-sale investments, 
cash equivalents 

15, 35 

The figures in the consolidated cash flow statement cannot be directly traced from 
the balance sheet without additional information as a result of acquisitions and dis-
posals of subsidiaries and net foreign exchange differences arising on consolidation. 

See Notes to consolidated financial statements. 

2007 
EURm 

2 125 

4 725 

6 850 

2006 
EURm 

1 479 

2 046 

3 525 

2005
EURm

1 565

1 493

3 058

Consolidated financial statements 

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Nokia Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity, IFRS

EURm 

Number of 
shares (1 000’s) 

Share 
capital  premium 

Share 
issue  Treasury 
shares 

Fair value 
Translation  and other 
reserves 
differences 

Reserve for 
invested 
non-restrict 
equity 

Before

Retained  minority  Minority
interests 
interests 
earnings 

Total

Balance at December 31, 2004 

4 486 941 

280 

2 366 

– 2 022 

– 126 

13 

— 

13 874 

14 385 

168  14 553

  Tax benefit on stock options exercised 
  Translation differences 
  Net investment hedge losses 
Cash flow hedges, net of tax 

  Available-for-sale investments, net of tax 
  Other decrease, net 
  Profit 
Total recognized income and expense 

— 

125 

Stock options exercised 
Stock options exercised related to acquisitions 
Share-based compensation 1 
  Acquisition of treasury shares 
  Reissuance of treasury shares 

– 315 174 
484 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

  Dividend 
Total of other equity movements 
Balance at December 31, 2005 

– 14 

– 14 
266 

4 172 376 

  Tax benefit on stock options exercised 

Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation 

  Translation differences 
  Net investment hedge gains, net of tax 

Cash flow hedges, net of tax 

  Available-for-sale investments, net of tax 
  Other decrease, net 
  Profit 
Total recognized income and expense 

Stock options exercised 
Stock options exercised related to acquisitions 
Share-based compensation 1 
Settlement of performance 

3 046 

— 
0 

– 2 

– 2 
2 
– 1 
79 

14 

406 
– 211 

– 132 
– 57 

— 

195 

– 189 

— 

– 4 268 
10 
2 664 

94 
2 458 

– 1 594 
– 3 616 

— 
69 

— 
– 176 

— 
— 

– 141 
38 

171 
– 9 

— 

– 103 

162 

— 

– 55 
3 616 
3 561 

– 2 664 
– 1 463 
– 4 127 
13 308 

– 52 
4 306 
4 254 

23 
14 

37 
43 
– 1 
219 

– 69 

  and restricted shares 
  Acquisition of treasury shares 
  Reissuance of treasury shares 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

  Dividend 
  Acquisition of minority interests 
Total of other equity movements 
Balance at December 31, 2006 

2 236 
– 212 340 
412 

38 
– 3 413 
4 
4 927 

– 20 

20 

3 965 730 

– 20 
246 

Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation 

  Translation differences 
  Net investment hedge gains, net of tax 

Cash flow hedges, net of tax 

  Available-for-sale investments, net of tax 
  Other decrease, net 
  Profit 
Total recognized income and expense 

Stock options exercised 
Stock options exercised related to acquisitions 
Share-based compensation 
Settlement of performance 

57 269 

  and restricted shares 
  Acquisition of treasury shares 
  Reissuance of treasury shares 

3 138 
– 180 590 
403 

Cancellation of treasury shares 
Share premium reduction and transfer 

1 556 
– 2 060 

212 
2 707 

128 

— 
– 34 

– 167 
38 

— 
– 14 

– 11 
48 

— 
0 

128 
46 
– 3 
228 

– 104 

– 2 358 

— 

– 129 

37 

58 
– 3 884 
7 
2 733 

– 4 927 
– 1 512 

– 6 439 
11 123 

— 

– 40 
7 205 
7 165 

— 
932 

9 

2 358 

– 2 733 

– 1 685 

  Dividend 
  Minority interest on formation of Nokia Siemens Networks 
Total of other equity movements 
Balance at December 31, 2007 

3 845 950 

0 
246 

– 2 191 
644 

– 1 086 
– 3 146 

— 
– 163 

 — 
23 

3 299 
3 299 

– 4 418 
13 870 

– 2 
406 
– 211 
– 132 
– 57 
– 55 
3 616 
3 565 
2 
– 1 
79 
– 4 268 
10 
— 
– 1 463 
– 5 641 
12 309 

23 
14 
– 141 
38 
171 
– 9 
– 52 
4 306 
4 350 
43 
– 1 
219 

– 31 
– 3 413 
4 
— 
– 1 512 
— 
– 4 691 
11 968 

128 
– 167 
38 
– 11 
48 
– 40 
7 205 
7 201 
978 
– 3 
228 

– 37 
– 3 884 
7 
— 
— 
– 1 685 
— 
– 4 396 
14 773 

31 

1 
74 
106 

– 2
437
– 211
– 132
– 57
– 54
3 690
3 671
2
– 1
79
  – 4 268
10
—
– 69  – 1 532
– 69  – 5 710
205  12 514

– 13 

– 1 
60 
46 

23
14
– 154
38
171
– 9
– 53
4 366
4 396
43
– 1
219

– 31
  – 3 413
4
—
– 40  – 1 552
– 119
– 119 
– 159  – 4 850
92  12 060

16 

– 459 
– 443 

128
– 151
38
– 11
48
– 40
6 746
6 758
978
– 3
228

– 37
  – 3 884
7
—
—
– 75  – 1 760
2 991 
2 991
2 916  – 1 480
2 565  17 338

1 

In 2005 and 2006, share-based compensation is shown net of deferred compensation recorded related 
to social security costs on share-based payments.

Dividends declared per share were EUR 0.53 for 2007 (EUR 0.43 for 2006 and EUR 0.37 for 2005), subject to 
shareholders’ approval. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

1.  Accounting principles

Basis of presentation

The consolidated financial statements of Nokia 
Corporation (“Nokia” or “the Group”), a Finnish public 
limited liability company with domicile in Helsinki, in 
the Republic of Finland, are prepared in accordance 
with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards 
Board (“IASB”) and in conformity with IFRS as adopted 
by the European Union (“IFRS”). The consolidated 
financial statements are presented in millions of euros 
(“EURm”), except as noted, and are prepared under 
the historical cost convention, except as disclosed 
in the accounting policies below. The notes to the 
consolidated financial statements also conform with 
Finnish Accounting legislation. On March 19, 2008, 
Nokia’s Board of Directors authorized the financial 
statements for issuance and filing.

As described in Note 8 the Group and Siemens AG 

(“Siemens”) completed a transaction to form Nokia 
Siemens Networks on April 1, 2007. Nokia and Siemens 
contributed to Nokia Siemens Networks certain 
tangible and intangible assets and certain business in-
terests that comprised Nokia’s networks business and 
Siemens’ carrier-related operations. This transaction 
had a material impact on the consolidated financial 
statements and associated notes.

Adoption of pronouncements under IFRS
In the current year, the Group has adopted all of the 
new and revised standards, amendments and inter-
pretations to existing standards issued by the IASB 
that are relevant to its operations and effective for 
accounting periods commencing on or after January 1, 
2007.

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures. The 
impact of the new standard has been to expand 
the disclosures provided in the financial state-
ments regarding the Group’s financial instru-
ments. The Group’s financial instruments include 
available-for-sale investments, derivatives, loans 
receivable and payable and accounts receivable 
and payable.

IFRIC 8, Scope of IFRS 2 requires consideration 
of transactions involving the issuance of equity 
instruments where the identifiable consideration 
received is less than the fair value of the equity 
instruments issued to establish whether or not 
they fall within the scope of IFRS 2.

IFRIC 9, Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives 
requires an entity to assess whether an embed-
ded derivative is required to be separated from 
the host contract and accounted for as a deriva-
tive when the entity first becomes a party to the 
contract.

IAS 1 (Amendment), Presentation of Financial 
Statements: Capital Disclosures requires qualita-
tive and quantitative disclosures to enable users 
to evaluate an entity’s objectives, policies and 
processes for managing capital.

The adoption of each of the above mentioned stan-
dards did not have a material impact to the Group’s 
balance sheet, profit and loss or cash flows.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include 
the accounts of Nokia’s parent company (“Parent 
Company”), and each of those companies over which 
the Group exercises control. Control over an entity 
is presumed to exist when the Group owns, directly 
or indirectly through subsidiaries, over 50% of the 
voting rights of the entity, the Group has the power 
to govern the operating and financial policies of the 
entity through agreement or the Group has the power 
to appoint or remove the majority of the members of 
the board of the entity. The Group’s share of profits 
and losses of associated companies is included in the 
consolidated profit and loss account in accordance 
with the equity method of accounting. An associated 
company is an entity over which the Group exercises 
significant influence. Significant influence is generally 
presumed to exist when the Group owns, directly or 
indirectly through subsidiaries, over 20% of the voting 
rights of the company.

All inter-company transactions are eliminated as 

part of the consolidation process. Minority interests 
are presented separately in arriving at the net profit 
and they are shown as a component of shareholders’ 
equity in the consolidated balance sheet.

Profits realized in connection with the sale 

of fixed assets between the Group and associated 
companies are eliminated in proportion to share 
ownership. Such profits are deducted from the Group’s 
equity and fixed assets and released in the Group 
accounts over the same period as depreciation is 
charged.

The companies acquired during the financial 

periods presented have been consolidated from the 
date on which control of the net assets and operations 
was transferred to the Group. Similarly the result of a 
Group company divested during an accounting period 
is included in the Group accounts only to the date of 
disposal.

Business combinations

The purchase method of accounting is used to account 
for acquisitions of businesses by the Group. The cost 
of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the 
fair values at the date of exchange of the assets given, 
liabilities assumed or incurred, equity instruments is-
sued and costs directly attributable to the acquisition. 
Identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities 
acquired or assumed by the Group are measured sepa-
rately at their fair value as of the acquisition date. The 
excess of the cost of the acquisition over the Group’s 
interest in the fair value of the identifiable net assets 
acquired is recorded as goodwill.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Assessment of the recoverability of long-lived 
and intangible assets and goodwill

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is al-
located to cash-generating units that are expected to 
benefit from the synergies of the acquisition in which 
the goodwill arose.

The Group assesses the carrying value of goodwill 

annually, or more frequently if events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that such carrying value may 
not be recoverable. The Group assesses the carrying 
value of identifiable intangible assets and long-lived 
assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate 
that such carrying value may not be recoverable. 
Factors that trigger an impairment review include 
underperformance relative to historical or projected 
future results, significant changes in the manner of 
the use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the 
overall business and significant negative industry or 
economic trends.

The Group conducts its impairment testing by 

determining the recoverable amount for the asset or 
cash-generating unit. The recoverable amount of an 
asset or a cash-generating unit is the higher of its 
fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The 
recoverable amount is then compared to its carrying 
amount and an impairment loss is recognized if the 
recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount. 
Impairment losses are recognized immediately in the 
profit and loss account.

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements of all Group entities are 
measured using the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates (functional 
currency). The consolidated financial statements are 
presented in Euro, which is the functional and presen-
tation currency of the Parent Company.

Transactions in foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at 
the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the 
individual transactions. For practical reasons, a rate 
that approximates the actual rate at the date of the 
transaction is often used. At the end of the account-
ing period, the unsettled balances on non-functional 
foreign currency receivables and liabilities are valued 
at the rates of exchange prevailing at the year-end. 
Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from bal-
ance sheet items, as well as fair value changes in the 
related hedging instruments, are reported in Financial 
Income and Expenses.

Foreign Group companies
In the consolidated accounts all income and expenses 
of foreign subsidiaries are translated into Euro at 
the average foreign exchange rates for the account-
ing period. All assets and liabilities of foreign Group 
companies are translated into Euro at the year-end 
foreign exchange rates with the exception of goodwill 
arising on the acquisition of foreign companies prior 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

to the adoption of IAS 21 (revised 2004) on January 1, 
2005, which is translated to Euro at historical rates. 
Differences resulting from the translation of income 
and expenses at the average rate and assets and 
liabilities at the closing rate are treated as an adjust-
ment affecting consolidated shareholders’ equity. On 
the disposal of all or part of a foreign Group company 
by sale, liquidation, repayment of share capital or 
abandonment, the cumulative amount or proportion-
ate share of the translation difference is recognized as 
income or as expense in the same period in which the 
gain or loss on disposal is recognized.

Revenue recognition

Sales from the majority of the Group are recognized 
when the significant risks and rewards of ownership 
have transferred to the buyer, continuing managerial 
involvement usually associated with ownership and 
effective control have ceased, the amount of revenue 
can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic 
benefits associated with the transaction will flow to 
the Group and the costs incurred or to be incurred in 
respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. 
An immaterial part of the revenue from products sold 
through distribution channels is recognized when the 
reseller or distributor sells the products to the end 
users. The Group records reductions to revenue for 
special pricing agreements, price protection and other 
volume based discounts. Service revenue is generally 
recognized on a straight line basis over the service pe-
riod unless there is evidence that some other method 
better represents the stage of completion.

The Group enters into transactions involving 
multiple components consisting of any combination of 
hardware, services and software. The commercial ef-
fect of each separately identifiable component of the 
transaction is evaluated in order to reflect the sub-
stance of the transaction. The consideration received 
from these transactions is allocated to each separately 
identifiable component based on the relative fair 
value of each component. The Group determines the 
fair value of each component by taking into consider-
ation factors such as the price when the component 
or a similar component is sold separately by the 
Group or a third party. The consideration allocated to 
each component is recognized as revenue when the 
revenue recognition criteria for that component have 
been met. If the Group is unable to reliably determine 
the fair value attributable to separately identifiable 
undelivered components, the Group defers revenue 
until the revenue recognition criteria for the undeliv-
ered components have been met.

In addition, sales and cost of sales from contracts 

involving solutions achieved through modification 
of complex telecommunications equipment are rec-
ognized using the percentage of completion method 
when the outcome of the contract can be estimated 
reliably. A contract’s outcome can be estimated 
reliably when total contract revenue and the costs to 
complete the contract can be estimated reliably, it is 
probable that the economic benefits associated with 
the contract will flow to the Group and the stage of 

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contract completion can be measured reliably. When 
the Group is not able to meet those conditions, the 
policy is to recognize revenue only equal to costs 
incurred to date, to the extent that such costs are 
expected to be recovered.

Progress towards completion is measured by 
reference to cost incurred to date as a percentage of 
estimated total project costs using the cost-to-cost 
method.

The percentage of completion method relies 
on estimates of total expected contract revenue 
and costs, as well as dependable measurement of 
the progress made towards completing a particular 
project. Recognized revenues and profits are subject 
to revisions during the project in the event that the 
assumptions regarding the overall project outcome 
are revised. The cumulative impact of a revision in 
estimates is recorded in the period such revisions 
become likely and estimable. Losses on projects in 
progress are recognized in the period they become 
probable and estimable.

Shipping and handling costs

The costs of shipping and distributing products are 
included in cost of sales. 

Research and development

Research and development costs are expensed as 
they are incurred, except for certain development 
costs, which are capitalized when it is probable that 
a development project will generate future economic 
benefits, and certain criteria, including commercial 
and technological feasibility, have been met. Capital-
ized development costs, comprising direct labor and 
related overhead, are amortized on a systematic basis 
over their expected useful lives between two and five 
years.

Capitalized development costs are subject to 

regular assessments of recoverability based on 
anticipated future revenues, including the impact 
of changes in technology. Unamortized capitalized 
development costs determined to be in excess of their 
recoverable amounts are expensed immediately.

Other intangible assets

Acquired patents, trademarks, licenses, software 
licenses for internal use, customer relationships and 
developed technology are capitalized and amortized 
using the straight-line method over their useful lives, 
generally 3 to 6 years, but not exceeding 20 years. 
Where an indication of impairment exists, the carry-
ing amount of any intangible asset is assessed and 
written down to its recoverable amount.

Pensions

The Group companies have various pension schemes 
in accordance with the local conditions and practices 
in the countries in which they operate. The schemes 
are generally funded through payments to insurance 
companies or to trustee-administered funds as deter-
mined by periodic actuarial calculations.

The Group’s contributions to defined contribution 

plans and to multi-employer and insured plans are 
recognized in the profit and loss account in the period 
to which the contributions relate.

For defined benefit plans, pension costs are 
assessed using the projected unit credit method: 
The pension cost is recognized in the profit and loss 
account so as to spread the service cost over the 
service lives of employees. The pension obligation is 
measured as the present value of the estimated future 
cash outflows using interest rates on high quality cor-
porate bonds with appropriate maturities. Actuarial 
gains and losses outside the corridor are recognized 
over the average remaining service lives of employees. 
The corridor is defined as ten percent of the greater of 
the value of plan assets or defined benefit obligation 
at the beginning of the respective year.

Past service costs are recognized immediately in 

income, unless the changes to the pension plan are 
conditional on the employees remaining in service 
for a specified period of time (the vesting period). In 
this case, the past service costs are amortized on a 
straight-line basis over the vesting period.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less 
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recorded 
on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives 
of the assets as follows:

Buildings and constructions 

20–33 years

Production machinery, 
measuring and test equipment 

1–3 years

Other machinery and equipment 

3–10 years

Land and water areas are not depreciated. 

Maintenance, repairs and renewals are generally 

charged to expense during the financial period in 
which they are incurred. However, major renovations 
are capitalized and included in the carrying amount 
of the asset when it is probable that future economic 
benefits in excess of the originally assessed standard 
of performance of the existing asset will flow to the 
Group. Major renovations are depreciated over the 
remaining useful life of the related asset. Leasehold 
improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the 
lease term or useful life.

Gains and losses on the disposal of fixed assets 

are included in operating profit/loss.

 
 
 
Leases

The Group has entered into various operating leases, 
the payments under which are treated as rentals 
and recognized in the profit and loss account on a 
straight-line basis over the lease terms.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net 
realizable value. Cost is determined using standard 
cost, which approximates actual cost on a FIFO basis. 
Net realizable value is the amount that can be realized 
from the sale of the inventory in the normal course of 
business after allowing for the costs of realization.
In addition to the cost of materials and direct 

labor, an appropriate proportion of production over-
head is included in the inventory values.

An allowance is recorded for excess inventory 
and obsolescence based on the lower of cost or net 
realizable value.

Financial assets

The Group has classified its financial assets as one of 
the following categories: available-for-sale invest-
ments, loans and receivables, bank and cash and 
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

Available-for-sale investments
The Group classifies the following investments as 
available for sale based on the purpose for acquiring 
the investments as well as ongoing intentions: (1) 
highly liquid, interest-bearing investments with ma-
turities at acquisition of less than 3 months, which are 
classified in the balance sheet as current available-for-
sale investments, cash equivalents, (2) similar types of 
investments as in category (1), but with maturities at 
acquisition of longer than 3 months, classified in the 
balance sheet as current available-for-sale invest-
ments, liquid assets, (3) investments in technology 
related publicly quoted equity shares, or unlisted 
private equity shares and unlisted funds, classified in 
the balance sheet as non-current available-for-sale 
investments.

Current fixed income and money-market invest-
ments are fair valued by using quoted market rates, 
discounted cash flow analyses and other appropriate 
valuation models at the balance sheet date. Invest-
ments in publicly quoted equity shares are measured 
at fair value using exchange quoted bid prices. Other 
available-for-sale investments carried at fair value in-
clude holdings in unlisted shares. Fair value for these 
unlisted shares is estimated by using various factors, 
including, but not limited to: (1) the current market 
value of similar instruments, (2) prices established 
from a recent arm’s length financing transaction of 
the target companies, (3) analysis of market prospects 
and operating performance of the target companies 
taking into consideration of public market comparable 
companies in similar industry sectors. The remaining 
available-for-sale investments are carried at cost less 

impairment, which are technology related invest-
ments in private equity shares and unlisted funds for 
which the fair value cannot be measured reliably due 
to non-existence of public markets or reliable valua-
tion methods, against which to value these assets. The 
investment and disposal decisions on these invest-
ments are business driven.

All purchases and sales of investments are 
recorded on the trade date, which is the date that the 
Group commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The fair value changes of available-for-sale 
investments are recognized in fair value and other 
reserves as part of shareholders’ equity, with the 
exception of interest calculated using effective inter-
est method and foreign exchange gains and losses 
on monetary assets, which are recognized directly in 
profit and loss. Dividends on available-for-sale equity 
instruments are recognized in profit and loss when 
the Group’s right to receive payment is established. 
When the investment is disposed of, the related 
accumulated fair value changes are released from 
shareholders’ equity and recognized in the profit and 
loss account. The weighted average method is used 
when determining the cost-basis of publicly listed 
equities being disposed of. FIFO (First-in First-out) 
method is used to determine the cost basis of fixed 
income securities being disposed of. An impairment is 
recorded when the carrying amount of an available-
for-sale investment is greater than the estimated fair 
value and there is objective evidence that the asset 
is impaired. The cumulative net loss relating to that 
investment is removed from equity and recognized 
in the profit and loss account for the period. If, in a 
subsequent period, the fair value of the investment in 
a non-equity instrument increases and the increase 
can be objectively related to an event occurring after 
the loss was recognized, the loss is reversed, with the 
amount of the reversal included in the profit and loss 
account.

Loans receivable
Loans receivable include loans to customers and 
suppliers and are measured at amortized cost using 
the effective interest method less impairment. Loans 
are subject to regular and thorough review as to 
their collectibility and as to available collateral; in the 
event that any loan is deemed not fully recoverable, 
a provision is made to reflect the shortfall between 
the carrying amount and the present value of the ex-
pected cash flows. Interest income on loans receivable 
is recognized by applying the effective interest rate. 
The long term portion of loans receivable is included 
in the balance sheet under long-term loans receivable 
and the current portion under current portion of long-
term loans receivable.

Bank and cash
Bank and cash consist of cash at bank and in hand. 

Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable are carried at the original amount 
invoiced to customers, which is considered to be fair 
value, less allowances for doubtful accounts based 
on a periodic review of all outstanding amounts 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

including an analysis of historical bad debt, customer 
concentrations, customer creditworthiness, current 
economic trends and changes in our customer pay-
ment terms. Bad debts are written off when identified.

Financial liabilities

Loans payable
Loans payable are recognized initially at fair value, net 
of transaction costs incurred. Any difference between 
the fair value and the proceeds received is recognized 
in profit and loss at initial recognition. In the subse-
quent periods, they are stated at amortized cost using 
the effective interest method. The long term portion 
of loans payable is included in the balance sheet under 
long-term interest-bearing liabilities and the current 
portion under current portion of long-term loans.

Accounts payable
Accounts payable are carried at the original invoiced 
amount, which is considered to be fair value due to 
the short-term nature.

Derivative financial instruments

All derivatives are recorded at fair value according 
to the same principles but the accounting treatment 
varies according to whether the derivatives are desig-
nated and qualify under hedge accounting.

Derivatives not designated in hedge accounting 
relationships carried at fair value through profit 
and loss

Fair values of forward rate agreements, interest 
rate options, futures contracts and exchange traded 
options are calculated based on quoted market rates 
at each balance sheet date. Discounted cash flow 
analyses are used to value interest rate and currency 
swaps. Changes in the fair value of these contracts are 
recognized in the profit and loss account.

Fair values of cash settled equity derivatives 
are calculated by revaluing the contract at year end 
quoted market rates. Changes in fair value are recog-
nized in the profit and loss account.

Forward foreign exchange contracts are valued 

at the market forward exchange rates. Changes in fair 
value are measured by comparing these rates with 
the original contract forward rate. Currency options 
are valued at each balance sheet date by using the 
Garman & Kohlhagen option valuation model. Changes 
in the fair value on these instruments are recognized 
in the profit and loss account.

Embedded derivatives are identified and moni-

tored by the Group and recorded at fair value as at 
each balance sheet date. In assessing the fair value of 
embedded derivatives, the Group employs a variety 
of methods including option pricing models and dis-
counted cash flow analysis using assumptions that are 
based on market conditions existing at each balance 
sheet date. The fair value changes are recognized in 
the profit and loss account.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Hedge accounting

Cash flow hedges: Hedging of anticipated foreign 
currency denominated sales and purchases

The Group applies hedge accounting for “Qualifying 
hedges”. Qualifying hedges are those properly docu-
mented cash flow hedges of the foreign exchange rate 
risk of future anticipated foreign currency denomi-
nated sales and purchases that meet the requirements 
set out in IAS 39 (R). The cash flow being hedged must 
be “highly probable” and must present an exposure 
to variations in cash flows that could ultimately affect 
profit or loss. The hedge must be highly effective both 
prospectively and retrospectively.

The Group claims hedge accounting in respect 
of certain forward foreign exchange contracts and 
options, or option strategies, which have zero net pre-
mium or a net premium paid, and where the critical 
terms of the bought and sold options within a collar or 
zero premium structure are the same and where the 
nominal amount of the sold option component is no 
greater than that of the bought option.

For qualifying foreign exchange forwards the 

change in fair value that reflects the change in spot 
exchange rates is deferred in shareholders’ equity to 
the extent that the hedge is effective. For qualifying 
foreign exchange options, or option strategies, the 
change in intrinsic value is deferred in shareholders’ 
equity to the extent that the hedge is effective. In all 
cases the ineffective portion is recognized immedi-
ately in the profit and loss account as financial income 
and expenses. Hedging costs, either expressed as 
the change in fair value that reflects the change in 
forward exchange rates less the change in spot ex-
change rates for forward foreign exchange contracts, 
or changes in the time value for options, or options 
strategies, are recognized within other operating 
income or expenses.

Accumulated fair value changes from qualifying 

hedges are released from shareholders’ equity into 
the profit and loss account as adjustments to sales 
and cost of sales, in the period when the hedged cash 
flow affects the profit and loss account. If the hedged 
cash flow is no longer expected to take place, all 
deferred gains or losses are released immediately into 
the profit and loss account as adjustments to sales 
and cost of sales. If the hedged cash flow ceases to be 
highly probable, but is still expected to take place, ac-
cumulated gains and losses remain in equity until the 
hedged cash flow affects the profit and loss account.
Changes in the fair value of any derivative instru-
ments that do not qualify for hedge accounting under 
IAS 39 (R) are recognized immediately in the profit 
and loss account. The fair value changes of derivative 
instruments that directly relate to normal business 
operations are recognized within other operating 
income and expenses. The fair value changes from 
all other derivative instruments are recognized in 
financial income and expenses.

Cash flow hedges: Hedging of highly probable 
business acquisition

The Group hedges the foreign currency risk in highly 
probable business acquisition transactions, which cre-

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ates cash flow variation in the transaction settlement 
flow and could potentially impact Group’s profit and 
loss through goodwill assessment from the Group’s 
perspective. In order to apply for hedge accounting, 
the planned business acquisition must be highly prob-
able and the hedges must be effective prospectively 
and retrospectively.

The Group claims hedge accounting in respect of 
forward foreign exchange contracts, foreign currency 
denominated loans, and options, or option strategies, 
which have zero net premium or a net premium paid, 
and where the terms of the bought and sold options 
within a collar or zero premium structure are the 
same.

For qualifying foreign exchange forwards, the 
change in fair value that reflects the change in spot 
exchange rates is deferred in shareholders’ equity. The 
change in fair value that reflects the change in for-
ward exchange rates less the change in spot exchange 
rates is recognized in the profit and loss account 
within financial income and expenses. For qualify-
ing foreign exchange options the change in intrinsic 
value is deferred in shareholders’ equity. Changes 
in the time value are at all times recognized directly 
in the profit and loss account as financial income 
and expenses. In all cases the ineffective portion is 
recognized immediately in the profit and loss account 
as financial income and expenses.

Accumulated fair value changes from qualifying 
hedges are released from shareholders’ equity to ad-
just the EUR equivalent amount of the purchase price 
upon the completion of the business acquisition.

Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency hedging 
of net investments

The Group also applies hedge accounting for its for-
eign currency hedging on net investments.

Qualifying hedges are those properly document-
ed hedges of the foreign exchange rate risk of foreign 
currency denominated net investments that meet the 
requirements set out in IAS 39 (R). The hedge must be 
effective both prospectively and retrospectively.

The Group claims hedge accounting in respect of 
forward foreign exchange contracts, foreign currency 
denominated loans, and options, or option strategies, 
which have zero net premium or a net premium paid, 
and where the terms of the bought and sold options 
within a collar or zero premium structure are the 
same.

For qualifying foreign exchange forwards, the 
change in fair value that reflects the change in spot 
exchange rates is deferred in shareholders’ equity. The 
change in fair value that reflects the change in for-
ward exchange rates less the change in spot exchange 
rates is recognized in the profit and loss account 
within financial income and expenses. For qualify-
ing foreign exchange options the change in intrinsic 
value is deferred in shareholders’ equity. Changes in 
the time value are at all times recognized directly in 
the profit and loss account as financial income and 
expenses. If a foreign currency denominated loan is 
used as a hedge, all foreign exchange gains and losses 
arising from the transaction are recognized in share-
holders’ equity. In all cases the ineffective portion is 

recognized immediately in the profit and loss account 
as financial income and expenses.

Accumulated fair value changes from qualifying 

hedges are released from shareholders’ equity into 
the profit and loss account only if the legal entity in 
the given country is sold, liquidated, repays its share 
capital or is abandoned.

Income taxes

Current taxes are based on the results of the Group 
companies and are calculated according to local tax 
rules.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined, 

using the liability method, for all temporary differ-
ences arising between the tax bases of assets and li-
abilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidat-
ed financial statements. The enacted or substantially 
enacted tax rates as of each balance sheet date that 
are expected to apply in the period when the asset is 
realized or the liability is settled are used in the mea-
surement of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

The principal temporary differences arise from 

intercompany profit in inventory, warranty and other 
provisions, untaxed reserves and tax losses carried 
forward. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the 
extent that it is probable that future taxable profit 
will be available against which the unused tax losses 
can be utilized. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized 
for temporary differences that arise between the fair 
value and tax base of identifiable net assets acquired 
in business combinations.

Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a 
present legal or constructive obligation as a result of 
past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources 
will be required to settle the obligation and a reli-
able estimate of the amount can be made. Where 
the Group expects a provision to be reimbursed, the 
reimbursement is recognized as an asset only when 
the reimbursement is virtually certain. At each bal-
ance sheet date, the Group assesses the adequacy of 
its pre-existing provisions and adjusts the amounts as 
necessary based on actual experience and changes in 
future estimates.

Warranty provisions
The Group provides for the estimated liability to 
repair or replace products under warranty at the time 
revenue is recognized. The provision is an estimate 
calculated based on historical experience of the level 
of repairs and replacements.

Intellectual property rights (IPR) provisions
The Group provides for the estimated future settle-
ments related to asserted and unasserted past IPR 
infringements based on the probable outcome of 
potential infringement.

Tax provisions
The Group recognizes a provision for tax contingen-
cies based upon the estimated future settlement 
amount at each balance sheet date.

Restructuring provisions
The Group provides for the estimated cost to restruc-
ture when a detailed formal plan of restructuring has 
been completed and the restructuring plan has been 
announced.

Other provisions
The Group recognizes the estimated liability for 
non-cancelable purchase commitments for inventory 
in excess of forecasted requirements at each balance 
sheet date.

The Group recognizes a provision for pension and 

other social costs on unvested equity instruments 
based upon local statutory law. In accordance with the 
requirements applying to cash-settled share-based 
payment transactions, this provision is measured at 
fair value and remeasurement of the fair value of the 
provision is recognized in profit or loss for the period.
The Group provides for onerous contracts based 

on the lower of the expected cost of fulfilling the 
contract and the expected cost of terminating the 
contract.

Share-based compensation

The Group offers three types of equity settled share-
based compensation schemes for employees: stock 
options, performance shares and restricted shares. 
Employee services received, and the corresponding 
increase in equity, are measured by reference to the 
fair value of the equity instruments as of the date of 
grant, excluding the impact of any non-market vesting 
conditions. Non-market vesting conditions attached 
to the performance shares are included in assump-
tions about the number of shares that the employee 
will ultimately receive. On a regular basis, the Group 
reviews the assumptions made and, where necessary, 
revises its estimates of the number of performance 
shares that are expected to be settled. Share-based 
compensation is recognized as an expense in the 
profit and loss account on straight line basis over the 
service period. A separate vesting period is defined 
for each quarterly lot of the stock options plans. When 
stock options are exercised, the proceeds received net 
of any transaction costs are credited to share premium 
and the reserve for invested non-restricted equity.

Treasury shares

The Group recognizes acquired treasury shares as a 
deduction from equity at their acquisition cost. When 
cancelled, the acquisition cost of treasury shares is 
recognized in retained earnings.

Dividends

Dividends proposed by the Board of Directors are not 
recorded in the financial statements until they have 
been approved by the shareholders at the Annual 
General Meeting.

Earnings per share

The Group calculates both basic and diluted earnings 
per share. Basic earnings per share is computed using 
the weighted average number of shares outstanding 
during the period. Diluted earnings per share is com-
puted using the weighted average number of shares 
outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect 
of stock options, restricted shares and performance 
shares outstanding during the period.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity 
with IFRS requires the application of judgment by 
management in selecting appropriate assumptions 
for calculating financial estimates, which inherently 
contain some degree of uncertainty. Management 
bases its estimates on historical experience and 
various other assumptions that are believed to be 
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of 
which form the basis for making judgments about 
the reported carrying values of assets and liabilities 
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses 
that may not be readily apparent from other sources. 
Actual results may differ from these estimates under 
different assumptions or conditions.

Set forth below are areas requiring significant 
judgment and estimation that may have an impact on 
reported results and the financial position.

Revenue recognition
Sales from the majority of the Group are recognized 
when the significant risks and rewards of ownership 
have transferred to the buyer, continuing managerial 
involvement usually associated with ownership and 
effective control have ceased, the amount of revenue 
can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic 
benefits associated with the transaction will flow to 
the Group and the costs incurred or to be incurred in 
respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.  
Sales may materially change if management’s assess-
ment of such criteria was determined to be inaccurate.
The Group makes price protection adjustments 

based on estimates of future price reductions and 
certain agreed customer inventories at the date of the 
price adjustment. Possible changes in these estimates 
could result in revisions to the sales in future periods.
Revenue from contracts involving solutions 
achieved through modification of complex tele-
communications equipment is recognized on the 
percentage of completion basis when the outcome 
of the contract can be estimated reliably. Recog-
nized revenues and profits are subject to revisions 
during the project in the event that the assumptions 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

regarding the overall project outcome are revised. 
Current sales and profit estimates for projects may 
materially change due to the early stage of a long-
term project, new technology, changes in the project 
scope, changes in costs, changes in timing, changes in 
customers’ plans, realization of penalties, and other 
corresponding factors.

Customer financing
The Group has provided a limited amount of customer 
financing and agreed extended payment terms with 
selected customers. Should the actual financial posi-
tion of the customers or general economic conditions 
differ from assumptions, the ultimate collectibility 
of such financings and trade credits may be required 
to be re-assessed, which could result in a write-off of 
these balances and thus negatively impact profits in 
future periods.

Allowances for doubtful accounts
The Group maintains allowances for doubtful accounts 
for estimated losses resulting from the subsequent in-
ability of customers to make required payments. If the 
financial conditions of customers were to deteriorate, 
resulting in an impairment of their ability to make 
payments, additional allowances may be required in 
future periods.

Inventory-related allowances
The Group periodically reviews inventory for excess 
amounts, obsolescence and declines in market value 
below cost and records an allowance against the 
inventory balance for any such declines. These reviews 
require management to estimate future demand for 
products. Possible changes in these estimates could 
result in revisions to the valuation of inventory in 
future periods.

Warranty provisions
The Group provides for the estimated cost of product 
warranties at the time revenue is recognized. The 
Group’s warranty provision is established based upon 
best estimates of the amounts necessary to settle 
future and existing claims on products sold as of each 
balance sheet date. As new products incorporating 
complex technologies are continuously introduced, 
and as local laws, regulations and practices may 
change, changes in these estimates could result in ad-
ditional allowances or changes to recorded allowances 
being required in future periods.

Provision for intellectual property rights, 
or IPR, infringements

The Group provides for the estimated future settle-
ments related to asserted and unasserted past IPR 
infringements based on the probable outcome of po-
tential infringement. IPR infringement claims can last 
for varying periods of time, resulting in unpredictable 
movements in the IPR infringement provision. The ul-
timate outcome or actual cost of settling an individual 
infringement may materially vary from estimates.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Legal contingencies
Legal proceedings covering a wide range of matters 
are pending or threatened in various jurisdictions 
against the Group. Provisions are recorded for pending 
litigation when it is determined that an unfavorable 
outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be 
reasonably estimated. Due to the inherent uncertain 
nature of litigation, the ultimate outcome or actual 
cost of settlement may materially vary from estimates.

Capitalized development costs
The Group capitalizes certain development costs when 
it is probable that a development project will generate 
future economic benefits and certain criteria, includ-
ing commercial and technological feasibility, have 
been met. Should a product fail to substantiate its 
estimated feasibility or life cycle, material develop-
ment costs may be required to be written-off in future 
periods.

Business combinations
The Group applies the purchase method of accounting 
to account for acquisitions businesses. The cost of an 
acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair 
values at the date of exchange of the assets given, 
liabilities assumed or incurred, equity instruments is-
sued and costs directly attributable to the acquisition. 
Identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities 
acquired or assumed are measured separately at 
their fair value as of the acquisition date. The excess 
of the cost of the acquisition over our interest in the 
fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is 
recorded as goodwill.

The determination and allocation of fair values 
to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities as-
sumed is based on various assumptions and valuation 
methodologies requiring management judgment. 
Actual results may differ from the forecasted amounts 
and the difference could be material.

Assessment of the recoverability of long-lived 
and intangible assets and goodwill

The Group assesses the carrying value of goodwill 
annually, or more frequently if events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that such carrying value may 
not be recoverable. The Group assesses the carrying 
value of identifiable intangible assets and long-lived 
assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate 
that such carrying value may not be recoverable. 
Factors that trigger an impairment review include 
underperformance relative to historical or projected 
future results, significant changes in the manner of 
the use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the 
overall business and significant negative industry or 
economic trends. The most significant variables in 
determining cash flows are discount rates, terminal 
values, the number of years on which to base the 
cash flow projections, as well as the assumptions and 
estimates used to determine the cash inflows and out-
flows. Amounts estimated could differ materially from 
what will actually occur in the future.

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Fair value of derivatives and other 
financial instruments

The fair value of financial instruments that are not 
traded in an active market (for example, unlisted equi-
ties, currency options and embedded derivatives) are 
determined using various valuation techniques. The 
Group uses judgment to select an appropriate valua-
tion methodology as well as underlying assumptions 
based on existing market practice and conditions. 
Changes in these assumptions may cause the Group to 
recognize impairments or losses in future periods.

Income taxes
Management judgment is required in determining 
provisions for income taxes, deferred tax assets and 
liabilities and the extent to which deferred tax assets 
can be recognized. If the final outcome of these 
matters differs from the amounts initially recorded, 
differences will impact the income tax and deferred 
tax provisions in the period in which such determina-
tion is made.

Pensions
The determination of pension benefit obligation 
and expense for defined benefit pension plans is 
dependent on the selection of certain assumptions 
used by actuaries in calculating such amounts. Those 
assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, 
expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and 
annual rate of increase in future compensation levels. 
A portion of plan assets is invested in equity securities 
which are subject to equity market volatility. Changes 
in assumptions and actuarial conditions may materi-
ally affect the pension obligation and future expense.

Share-based compensation
The Group operates various types of equity settled 
share-based compensation schemes for employees. 
Fair value of stock options is based on certain assump-
tions, including, among others, expected volatility and 
expected life of the options. Non-market vesting con-
ditions attached to performance shares are included 
in assumptions about the number of shares that the 
employee will ultimately receive relating to projec-
tions of net sales and earnings per share. Significant 
differences in equity market performance, employee 
option activity and the Group’s projected and actual 
net sales and earnings per share performance, may 
materially affect future expense.

New accounting pronouncements under IFRS

The Group will adopt the following new and revised 
standards, amendments and interpretations to exist-
ing standards issued by the IASB that are expected to 
be relevant to its operations:

IFRS 8, Operating Segments requires that seg-

ments are identified and reported based on how 
management views and operates the business. 
Under IFRS 8, segments are components of an entity 
regularly reviewed by an entity’s chief operating 
decision-maker.

Amendment to IFRS 2, Share-based payment, 

Group and Treasury Share Transactions, clarifies the 
definition of different vesting conditions, treatment of 
all non-vesting conditions and provides further guid-
ance on the accounting treatment of cancellations by 
parties other than the entity.

IFRIC 13, Customer Loyalty Programs addresses 

service concession arrangements and the accounting 
surrounding customer loyalty programs and whether 
some consideration should be allocated to free 
goods or services provided by a company. Consider-
ation should be allocated to award credits based on 
their fair value, as they are a separately identifiable 
component.

Amendment to IAS 1, Presentation of financial 
statements, prompts entities to aggregate informa-
tion in the financial statements on the basis of shared 
characteristics. All non-owner changes in equity (i.e. 
comprehensive income) should be presented either 
in one statement of comprehensive income or in a 
separate income statement and statement of compre-
hensive income.

Amendment to IAS 23, Borrowing costs, changes 

the treatment of borrowing costs that are directly 
attributable to an acquisition, construction or 
production of a qualifying asset. These costs will 
consequently form part of the cost of that asset. Other 
borrowing costs are recognized as an expense.

Under the amended IAS 32 Financial Instru-
ments: Presentation, the Group must classify puttable 
financial instruments or instruments or components 
thereof that impose an obligation to deliver to 
another party, a pro-rata share of net assets of the 
entity only on liquidation, as equity. Previously, these 
instruments would have been classified as financial 
liabilities.

IFRS 3 (revised) Business Combinations replaces 
IFRS 3 (as issued in 2004). The main changes brought 
by IFRS 3 (revised) include immediate recognition 
of all acquisition-related costs in profit or loss, 
recognition of subsequent changes in the fair value 
of contingent consideration in accordance with other 
IFRSs and measurement of goodwill arising from step 
acquisitions at the acquisition date.

Amendment to IAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate 

Financial Statements” clarifies presentation of 
changes in parent-subsidiary ownership. Changes 
in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that 
do not result in the loss of control are accounted for 
exclusively within equity. If a parent loses control of a 
subsidiary it shall derecognize the consolidated assets 
and liabilities and any investment retained in the 
former subsidiary shall be recognized at fair value at 
the date when control is lost. Any differences resulting 
from this shall be recognized in profit or loss. When 
losses attributed to the minority (non-controlling) 
interests exceed the minority’s interests in the 
subsidiary’s equity, these losses shall be allocated to 
the non-controlling interests even if this results in a 
deficit balance.

The Group will adopt IFRS 8 on January 1, 2008, 
and the amendments to IFRS 2, IFRIC 13, IAS 1, IAS 23 
and IAS 32 on January 1, 2009. The Group does not 

expect the adoption of revised standards to have a 
material impact on the financial conditions or result 
of operations.

The Group is required to adopt both IFRS 3 

(revised) and IAS 27 (revised) on January 1, 2010, with 
early adoption permitted and is currently evaluat-
ing the impact of these standards on the Group’s 
accounts.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

2.  Segment information

Nokia is organized on a worldwide basis into four pri-
mary business segments: Mobile Phones; Multimedia; 
Enterprise Solutions; and Nokia Siemens Networks. 
Nokia’s reportable segments represent the strate-
gic business units that offer different products and 
services for which monthly financial information is 
provided to the Board.

Mobile Phones currently offers mobile phones 
and devices based on the following global cellular 
technologies: GSM/EDGE, 3G/WCDMA and CDMA.

Multimedia brings connected mobile multimedia 

experiences to consumers in the form of advanced 
mobile devices and applications.

Enterprise Solutions works with businesses and 

institutions to improve their performance through 
mobility, currently focusing on two key areas of 
corporate communication expenditure; voice and 
mobile e-mail.

Nokia Siemens Networks provides wireless and 

fixed network infrastructure, communications and 
networks service platforms as well as professional 
services to operators and service providers.

In addition to the four business groups, the 
Group’s organization has two horizontal units to 
support the mobile device business groups, increase 
operational efficiency and competitiveness, and to 
take advantage of economies of scale: Customer and 
Market Operations and Technology Platforms. The 
horizontal groups are not separate reporting entities, 
but their costs are carried mainly by the mobile device 
business groups, which comprises of Mobile Phones, 
Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions, with the bal-
ance included in Common Group Functions. The costs 
and revenues as well as assets and liabilities of the 
horizontal groups are allocated to the mobile device 
business groups on a symmetrical basis; with any 
amounts not so allocated included in Common Group 
Functions. Common Group Functions consists of com-
mon research and general Group functions.

The accounting policies of the segments are the 

same as those described in Note 1. Nokia accounts 
for intersegment revenues and transfers as if the rev-
enues or transfers were to third parties, that is, at cur-
rent market prices. Nokia evaluates the performance 
of its segments and allocates resources to them based 
on operating profit.

No single customer represents 10% or more of 

Group net sales. 

As of January 1, 2008, the Group’s three mobile 
device business groups and the supporting horizontal 
groups have been replaced by an integrated business 
segment, Devices & Services. For financial reporting 
purposes, the Group will have two reportable seg-
ments from January 1, 2008: Devices & Services and 
Nokia Siemens Networks.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

2007, EURm 

Profit and loss information

Mobile 
Phones 

Multimedia 

Enterprise 
Solutions 

Nokia 
Siemens 
Networks 1 

Total 
reportable 
segments 

Common
Group 
Functions 

Elimina- 
tions 

  Net sales to external customers 

25 083 

10 537 

2 048 

13 376 

51 044 

  Net sales to other segments 

  Depreciation and amortization 

Impairments 

  Operating profit/loss 2 

Share of results of associated companies 

Balance sheet information
Capital expenditures 3 
Segment assets 4, 8 

  of which:

— 

239 

— 

5 434 

— 

250 

5 234 

1 

109 

— 

2 230 

— 

100 

2 339 

Investments in associated companies 

— 

— 

22 

32 

— 

267 

— 

16 

777 

— 

17 

714 

27 

– 1 308 

4 

182 

15 564 

40 

1 094 

27 

6 623 

4 

548 

23 914 

14 

– 14 

112 

36 

1 362 

40 

167 

1 713 

– 26 

– 365 

58 

58 

267 

  Unallocated assets 5, 8 

Total assets 

Segment liabilities 6, 9 
  Unallocated liabilities 7, 9 

Total liabilities 

2006, EURm

Profit and loss information

6 060 

2 309 

509 

9 700 

18 578 

592 

– 418 

  Net sales to external customers 

24 769 

7 877 

1 015 

7 453 

41 114 

  Net sales to other segments 

  Depreciation and amortization 

Impairments 

  Operating profit/loss 2 

Share of results of associated companies 

Balance sheet information
Capital expenditures 3 
Segment assets 4 

  of which:

— 

279 

— 

4 100 

— 

244 

4 921 

— 

99 

— 

1 319 

— 

73 

1 474 

Investments in associated companies 

— 

— 

16 

36 

— 

– 258 

— 

30 

604 

— 

— 

203 

— 

808 

— 

126 

3 746 

16 

617 

— 

5 969 

— 

473 

10 745 

7 

– 7 

95 

51 

– 481 

28 

177 

1 190 

– 9 

– 31 

— 

— 

224 

  Unallocated assets 5, 8 

 Total assets 

Segment liabilities 6 
  Unallocated liabilities 7, 9 

 Total liabilities 

2005, EURm

Profit and loss information

5 140 

1 622 

395 

1 703 

8 860 

337 

– 333 

  Net sales to external customers 

20 811 

5 979 

  Net sales to other segments 

  Depreciation and amortization 

Impairment and customer finance charges 

  Operating profit/loss 

Share of results of associated companies 

— 

247 

— 

3 598 

— 

2 

83 

36 

836 

— 

839 

22 

22 

— 

– 258 

— 

6 556 

34 185 

1 

241 

— 

855 

— 

25 

593 

36 

5 031 

— 

6 

– 6 

119 

30 

– 392 

10 

– 19 

Group

51 058

—

1 206

63

7 985

44

715

25 262

325

12 337

37 599

18 752

1 509

20 261

41 121

—

712

51

5 488

28

650

11 904

224

10 713

22 617

8 864

1 693

10 557

34 191

—

712

66

4 639

10

1  As from April 1, 2007, Nokia consolidated financial data includes 
that of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated basis. 
Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and 
Siemens, is comprised of our former Networks business group 
and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile net-
works. Accordingly, our consolidated financial data for the year 
ended at December 31, 2007, is not directly comparable to our 
consolidated financial data for the prior years. Our consolidated 
financial data for the years prior to the year ended at December 
31, 2007, included our former Networks business group only. 

2  Common Group Functions operating profit in 2007 includes a 

non-taxable gain of EUR 1 879 million related to the formation 
of Nokia Siemens Networks. Networks operating profit in 2006 
includes a gain of EUR 276 million relating to a partial recovery of 
a previously impaired financing arrangement with Telsim. 

3 

Including goodwill and capitalized development costs, capital 
expenditures in 2007 amount to EUR 1 753 million (EUR 1 240 
million in 2006). The goodwill and capitalized development costs 
consist of EUR 33 million in 2007 (EUR 60 million in 2006) for 
Mobile Phones, EUR 21 million in 2007 (EUR 171 million in 2006) 
for Multimedia, EUR 15 million in 2007 (EUR 271 million in 2006) 
for Enterprise Solutions, EUR 888 million in 2007 (EUR 88 million 
in 2006) for Nokia Siemens Networks and EUR 81 million in 2007 
(EUR 0 million in 2006) for Common Group Functions. 

4  Comprises intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, 
investments, inventories and accounts receivable as well as 
prepaid expenses and accrued income except those related to 
interest and taxes for Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise 
Solutions. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks’ assets include 
cash and other liquid assets, available-for-sale investments, 
long-term loans receivable and other financial assets as well as 
interest and tax related prepaid expenses and accrued income. 
These are directly attributable to Nokia Siemens Networks as it is 
a separate legal entity. 

5  Unallocated assets include cash and other liquid assets, 

available-for-sale investments, long-term loans receivable and 
other financial assets as well as interest and tax related prepaid 
expenses and accrued income for Mobile Phones, Multimedia, 
Enterprise Solutions and Common Group Functions. 

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6  Comprises accounts payable, accrued expenses and provisions except those related to interest and 

taxes for Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks’ 
liabilities include non-current liabilities and short-term borrowings as well as interest and tax related 
prepaid income, accrued expenses and provisions. These are directly attributable to Nokia Siemens 
Networks as it is a separate legal entity. 

7  Unallocated liabilities include non-current liabilities and short-term borrowings as well as interest and 
tax related prepaid income, accrued expenses and provisions related to Mobile Phones, Multimedia, 
Enterprise Solutions and Common Group Functions. 

8  Tax related prepaid expenses and accrued income, and deferred tax assets amount to EUR 2 060 mil-

lion in 2007 (EUR 1 240 million in 2006). 

9  Tax related to accrued expenses and deferred tax liabilities amount to EUR 2 099 million in 2007 (EUR 

497 million in 2006). 

Net sales to external customers 
by geographic area 
by location of customer 

Finland 
China 
India 
Germany 
Great Britain 
USA 
Other 
Total 

Segment assets by geographic area 

Finland 
China 
India 
Germany 
Great Britain 
USA 
Other 
Total 

2005
EURm

331
3 403
2 022
1 982
2 405
2 743
21 305
34 191

2007 
EURm 

322 
5 898 
3 684 
2 641 
2 574 
2 124 
33 815 
51 058 

2007 
EURm 

5 595 
2 480 
1 028 
2 842 
649 
1 279 
11 389 
25 262 

2006 
EURm 

387 
4 913 
2 713 
2 060 
2 425 
2 815 
25 808 
41 121 

2006
EURm

4 165
1 257 
618 
615
523
1 270
3 456
11 904

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

4.  Personnel expenses

EURm 

Wages and salaries 
Share-based compensation expense, total 
Pension expenses, net 
Other social expenses 
Personnel expenses as per profit
and loss account 

2007 

4 664 
236 
420 
618 

2006 

2005

3 457 
192 
310 
439 

3 127
104
252
394

5 938 

4 398 

3 877

Share-based compensation expense includes pension and other social costs of EUR 
8 million (EUR – 4 million in 2006 and EUR 9 million in 2005) based upon the related 
employee benefit charge recognized during the year. In 2006, a benefit was recogn-
ised due to a change in the treatment of pension and other social costs.

Pension expenses, comprised of multi-employer, insured and defined contribu-
tion plans were EUR 289 million in 2007 (EUR 198 million in 2006 and EUR 206 million 
in 2005).

Average personnel 

2007 

2006 

2005

Mobile Phones 
Multimedia 
Enterprise Solutions 
Nokia Siemens Networks 
Common Group Functions 
Nokia Group 

3 475 
3 708 
2 095 
50 336 
40 920 
100 534 

3 639 
3 058 
2 264 
20 277 
36 086 
65 324 

2 647
2 750
2 185
17 676
31 638
56 896

Capital expenditures by market area 

2007 
EURm 

2006 
EURm 

2005
EURm

5.  Pensions

Finland 
China 
India 
Germany 
Great Britain 
USA 
Other 
Total 1 

237 
125 
72 
67 
26 
21 
167 
715 

275 
125 
65 
23 
11 
63 
88 
650 

259
93
31
26
12
74
112
607

1 

Including goodwill and capitalized development costs, capital expenditures amount to EUR 1 753 
million in 2007 (EUR 1 240 million in 2006 and EUR 760 million in 2005). The goodwill and capital-
ized development costs in 2007 consist of EUR 78 million in USA (EUR 268 million in USA in 2006 and 
EUR 0 million in USA in 2005) and EUR 960 million in other areas (EUR 321 million in 2006 and EUR 153 
million in 2005). 

3.  Percentage of completion

Contract sales recognized under percentage of completion accounting were EUR 
10 171 million in 2007 (EUR 6 308 million in 2006 and EUR 5 520 million in 2005).

Advances received related to construction contracts, included under accrued 

expenses, were EUR 303 million at December 31, 2007 (EUR 220 million in 2006). 
Contract revenues recorded prior to billings, included in accounts receivable, were 
EUR 1 587 million at December 31, 2007 (EUR 371 million in 2006 and EUR 0 million 
in 2005). Billing in excess of costs incurred, included in contract revenues recorded 
prior to billings, were EUR 482 million at December 31, 2007.

The aggregate amount of costs incurred and recognized profits (net of recog-
nized losses) under construction contracts in progress since inception (for contracts 
acquired inception refers to April 1, 2007) was EUR 10 173 million at December 31, 
2007 (EUR 6 705 million at December 31, 2006).

Retentions related to construction contracts, included in accounts receivable, 
were EUR 166 million at December 31, 2007 (EUR 131 million at December 31, 2006).

The Group’s most significant pension plans are in Finland and Germany. The Finnish 
plan is comprised of the Finnish state Employees’ Pension Act (TyEL) system with 
benefits directly linked to employee earnings. These benefits are financed in two 
distinct portions. Majority of the benefits are financed by contributions to a central 
pool with the majority of the contributions being used to pay current benefits. The 
rest is comprised of reserved benefits which are pre-funded through a trustee-
administered Nokia Pension Foundation. The pooled portion of the TyEL system is 
accounted for as a defined contribution plan and the reserved portion as a defined 
benefit plan. Foreign plans include both defined contribution and defined benefit 
plans.

In connection with the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks, the Group as-
sumed multiple pension plans reflected as acquisitions in the following tables. The 
majority of active employees in Germany participate in a pension scheme which 
is designed according to the Beitragsorientierte Siemens Altersversorgung (BSAV). 
The funding vehicle for the BSAV is the NSN Pension Trust. In Germany, individual 
benefits are generally dependent on eligible compensation levels, ranking within 
the Group and years of service.

The pension acts applying to wage and salary earners in private sectors in 
Finland, including the former TEL Act, were combined on January 1, 2007, into one 
earnings-related pensions act, the Employee Pensions Act (TyEL). The change had 
no impact to the Group’s net pension asset in Finland.

Effective on January 1, 2005, the former Finnish Employees’ Pension Act (TEL) 

system was reformed. The most significant change that has an impact on the 
Group’s future financial statements is that pensions accumulated after 2005 are 
calculated on the earnings during the entire working career, not only based on the 
last few years of employment as provided by the old rules.

As a result of the 2005 changes in the TEL system, which increased the Group’s 

obligation in respect of ex-employees, and reduced the obligation in respect of 
recent recruits, a change in the liability has been recognised to cover future disability 
pensions. In 2005, to compensate the Group for the additional liability in respect of 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

21

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
– 1 031 

– 546 

– 890 

– 495

The prepaid pension cost above is made up of a prepayment of EUR 218 million 
(EUR 206 million in 2006) and an accrual of EUR 254 million (EUR 98 million in 2006). 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

ex-employees, assets of EUR 24 million were transferred from the pooled part of the 
pension system to cover future disability pensions inside Nokia Pension Foundation. 
As this transfer of assets is effectively a reduction of the obligation to the pooled 
premium, it has been accounted for as a credit to the profit and loss account during 
2005.

The following table sets forth the changes in the benefit obligation and fair 
value of plan assets during the year and the funded status of the significant defined 
benefit pension plans showing the amounts that are recognized in the Group’s 
consolidated balance sheet at December 31:

2007 

2006

Domestic  Foreign  Domestic  Foreign
plans

plans 

plans 

plans 

EURm 

Present value of defined benefit
obligations at beginning of year 

Foreign exchange 

Current service cost 

Interest cost 

Plan participants’ contributions 

Actuarial gain (+)/loss(–) 

Acquisitions 

Curtailment 

Settlements 

Benefits paid 

— 

– 59 

– 50 

— 

115 

— 

3 

— 

11 

27 

– 66 

– 54 

– 8 

126 

– 780 

1 

15 

30 

— 

– 63 

– 40 

— 

– 51 

— 

3 

— 

10 

– 3

– 38

– 26

– 7

14

—

—

—

9

Present value of defined benefit 
obligations at end of year 

– 1 011  – 1 255 

– 1 031 

– 546

Plan assets at fair value at beginning of year 

985 

Foreign exchange 

Expected return on plan assets 

Actuarial gain (+)/loss(–) on plan assets 

Employer contribution 

Plan participants’ contributions 

Benefits paid 

Settlements 

Acquisitions 

— 

49 

– 33 

73 

— 

– 11 

— 

— 

424 

– 27 

46 

– 2 

90 

8 

– 30 

– 3 

605 

904 

372

— 

41 

– 8 

59 

— 

– 11 

— 

— 

3

21

– 3

32

8

– 9

—

—

Plan assets at fair value at end of year 

1 063 

1 111 

985 

424

Surplus (+)/deficit (–) 

Unrecognized net actuarial gains/losses 

Prepaid (+)/accrued (–) pension cost in
balance sheet 

52 

97 

– 144 

– 41 

– 46 

– 122

187 

89

149 

– 185 

141 

– 33

Present value of obligations include EUR 1 799 million (EUR 300 million in 2006) of 
wholly funded obligations, EUR 333 million of partly funded obligations (EUR 1 244 
million in 2006) and EUR 134 million (EUR 33 million in 2006) of unfunded obligations.

The amounts recognized in the profit and loss account are as follows: 

EURm 

2007 

2006 

2005

Current service cost 
Interest cost 
Expected return on plan assets 
Net actuarial losses recognized in year 
Past service cost gain (-)/loss (+) 
Transfer from central pool 
Curtailment 
Settlement 
Total, included in personnel expenses 

125 
104 
– 95 
10 
— 
— 
– 1 
– 12 
131 

101 
66 
– 62 
8 
3 
— 
– 4 
— 
112 

69
58
– 64
9
1
– 24
– 3
—
46

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Movements in prepaid pension cost recognized in the balance sheet are as follows: 

EURm 

Prepaid pension cost at beginning of  year 
Net income (+)/expense (–) recognized in the profit 
and loss account 
Contributions paid 
Acquisitions 
Foreign currency exchange rate change 
Prepaid (+)/accrued( –) pension cost at end of year 1 

2007 

2006

108 

127

– 131 
163 
– 175 
– 1 
– 36 

– 112
91
—
2
108

1 

Included within prepaid expenses and accrued income/accrued expenses. 

EURm 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004 

2003

Present value of defined 
benefit obligation 
Plan assets at fair value 
Deficit 

– 2 266  – 1 577  – 1 385  – 1 125  – 1 009
887
1 276 
– 122
– 109 

1 409 
– 168 

1 071 
– 54 

2 174 
– 92 

Experience adjustments arising on plan obligations amount to a loss of EUR 31 mil-
lion in 2007 (EUR 25 million in 2006). Experience adjustments arising on plan assets 
amount to a loss of EUR 3 million in 2007 (EUR 11 million in 2006).

The principal actuarial weighted average assumptions used were as follows: 

%   

Discount rate for determining 
present values 

Expected long-term rate of return 
on plan assets 

Annual rate of increase in future 
compensation levels 

Pension increases 

2007 

2006

Domestic  Foreign  Domestic  Foreign

5.50 

5.40 

4.60 

4.78

5.30 

5.10 

4.60 

5.50

3.00 

2.70 

3.30 

2.30 

3.50 

2.00 

3.59

2.69

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on the expected 
return multiplied with the respective percentage weight of the market-related value 
of plan assets. The expected return is defined on a uniform basis, reflecting long-
term historical returns, current market conditions and strategic asset allocation.

The Group’s weighted average pension plan asset allocation as a percentage of 

plan assets at December 31, 2007, and 2006, by asset category is as follows:

%   

Asset category:

Equity securities 

Debt securities 

Insurance contracts 

Real estate 

Short-term investments 

Total 

2007 

2006

Domestic  Foreign  Domestic  Foreign

12 

78 

0 

1 

9 

100 

11 

85 

3 

1 

— 

100 

11 

75 

— 

1 

13 

27

61

11

—

1

100 

100

The objective of the investment activities is to maximize the excess of plan assets 
over projected benefit obligations, within an accepted risk level, taking into account 
the interest rate and inflation sensitivity of the assets as well as the obligations.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

The Pension Committee of the Group, consisting of the CFO, Head of Treasury, 

Head of HR and other HR representatives, approves both the target asset allocation 
as well as the deviation limit. Derivative instruments can be used to change the 
portfolio asset allocation and risk characteristics.

The domestic pension plans’ assets did not include Nokia securities in 2007 or 

Available-for-sale investments
During 2007, the Group’s investment in certain equity securities held as non-
current available-for-sale suffered a permanent decline in fair value resulting in an 
impairment charge of EUR 29 million (EUR 18 million in 2006, EUR 30 million in 2005) 
relating to non-current available-for-sale investments.

in 2006.

The foreign pension plan assets include a self investment through a loan pro-
vided to Nokia by the Group’s German pension fund of EUR 69 million (EUR 69 million 
in 2006). See Note 31.

The actual return on plan assets was EUR 61 million in 2007 (EUR 51 million in 

2006).

In 2008, the Group expects to make contributions of EUR 70 million and EUR 70 

million to its domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans, respectively.

6.  Other operating income and expenses

Other operating income for 2007 includes a non-taxable gain of EUR 1 879 million 
relating to the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks. Other operating income also 
includes gain on sale of real estate in Finland of EUR 128 million, of which EUR 75 
million is included in Common functions’ operating profit and EUR 53 million in 
Nokia Siemens Networks’ operating profit. In addition, other operating income 
includes a gain on business transfer EUR 53 million impacting Common functions’ 
operating profit. In 2007, other operating expenses includes EUR 58 million in 
charges related to restructuring costs in Nokia Siemens Networks. Enterprise Solu-
tions recorded a charge of EUR 17 million for personnel expenses and other costs as 
a result of more focused R&D. Mobile Phones recorded restructuring costs of EUR 35 
million primarily related to restructuring of a subsidiary company.

Other operating income for 2006 includes a gain of EUR 276 million represent-

ing Nokia’s share of the proceeds relating to a partial recovery of a previously 
impaired financing arrangement with Telsim. Other operating expenses for 2006 
includes EUR 142 million charges primarily related to the restructuring for the CDMA 
business and associated asset write-downs. Working together with co-development 
partners, Nokia intends to selectively participate in key CDMA markets, with special 
focus on North America, China and India. Accordingly, Nokia ramped down its CDMA 
research, development and production which ceased by April 2007. In 2006, Enter-
prise Solutions recorded a charge of EUR 8 million for personnel expenses and other 
costs as a result of more focused R&D.

Other operating income for 2005 includes a gain of EUR 61 million relating to 
the divestiture of the Group’s Tetra business, a EUR 18 million gain related to the 
partial sale of a minority investment and a EUR 45 million gain related to qualifying 
sale and leaseback transactions for real estate. In 2005, Enterprise Solutions record-
ed a charge of EUR 29 million for personnel expenses and other costs in connection 
with a restructuring taken in light of general downturn in market conditions, which 
were fully paid during 2005.

In all three years presented “Other operating income and expenses” include 
the costs of hedging forecasted sales and purchases (forward points of cash flow 
hedges).

7.   Impairment

EURm 

2007 

2006 

2005

Available-for-sale investments 
Investments in associated companies 
Capitalized development costs 
Other intangible assets 
Total, net 

29 
7 
27 
— 
63 

18 
— 
— 
33 
51 

30
—
—
—
30

Investments in associated companies
After application of the equity method, including recognition of the associate’s 
losses, the Group determined that recognition of an impairment loss of EUR 7 million 
in 2007 was necessary to adjust the Group’s net investment in the associate to its 
recoverable amount.

Capitalized development costs
During 2007, Nokia Siemens Networks recorded an impairment charge on capital-
ized development costs of EUR 27 million. The impairment loss was determined as 
the full carrying amount of the capitalized development programs costs related 
to products that will not be included in future product portfolios. This impairment 
amount is included within research and development expenses in the consolidated 
profit and loss statement.

Other intangible assets
In connection with the restructuring of its CDMA business, the Group recorded 
an impairment charge of EUR 33 million during 2006 related to an acquired CDMA 
license. The impaired CDMA license was included in Mobile Phones business group.

Goodwill
The recoverable amount of each CGU is determined based on a value-in-use calcula-
tion. The pre-tax cash flow projections employed in the value-in-use calculation 
are based on financial budgets approved by management. These projections are 
consistent with external source of information. Cash flows beyond the explicit 
forecast period are extrapolated using an estimated terminal growth rate that does 
not exceed the long-term average growth rates for the industry and economies in 
which the CGU operates.

The goodwill of EUR 803 million arising from the formation of Nokia Siemens 

Networks was allocated to that CGU for the purpose of impairment testing. Manage-
ment expects moderate market share growth in this industry segment will drive 
moderate revenue growth. Increased volumes and cost savings derived from the 
business combination are expected to drive operating profit margins to improve 
to prevailing levels in this industry. Cash flows beyond the explicit forecast period 
are extrapolated using an estimated residual growth rate of 2.5%. The pre-tax cash 
flow projections are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate of 16%.

Goodwill amounting to EUR 240 million was allocated to the Intellisync CGU, 
which is included in the Enterprise Solutions segment. Management expects that 
moderate market share growth in a high-growth industry segment will drive strong 
revenue growth. Increased volume is expected to cause operating profit margins to 
improve to prevailing levels in the industry. Cash flows beyond the explicit forecast 
period are extrapolated using an estimated terminal growth rate of 5%. The pre-tax 
cash flow projections are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate of 20%.

The aggregate carrying amount of goodwill allocated across multiple CGUs 
amounts to EUR 341 million and the amount allocated to each individual CGU is not 
individually significant.

8.  Acquisitions

Acquisitions completed in 2007
The Group and Siemens AG (“Siemens”) completed a transaction to form Nokia Sie-
mens Networks on April 1, 2007. Nokia and Siemens contributed to Nokia Siemens 
Networks certain tangible and intangible assets and certain business interests that 
comprised Nokia’s networks business and Siemens’ carrier-related operations. This 
transaction combined the worldwide mobile and fixed-line telecommunications 
network equipment businesses of Nokia and Siemens. Nokia and Siemens each own 
approximately 50% of Nokia Siemens Networks. Nokia has the ability to appoint key 
officers and the majority of the members of the Board of Directors. Accordingly, for 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

23

 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

accounting purposes, Nokia is deemed to have control and thus consolidates the 
results of Nokia Siemens Networks in its financial statements.

The transfer of Nokia’s networks business was treated as a partial sale to 
the minority shareholders of Nokia Siemens Networks. Accordingly, the Group 
recognized a non-taxable gain on the partial sale amounting to EUR 1 879 million. 
The gain was determined as the Group’s retained ownership interest in the excess 
of the fair value over book value of the net assets contributed by the Group to Nokia 
Siemens Networks.

Nokia Siemens Networks commenced operations on April 1, 2007. The Group’s 

contributed networks business was valued at EUR 5 500 million. In addition, the 

Group incurred costs directly attributable to the acquisition of EUR 51 million.
Upon closing of the transaction, Nokia and Siemens contributed net assets, with 
book values amounting to EUR 1 742 million and EUR 2 385 million, respectively. The 
Group’s contributed networks business was valued at EUR 5 500 million. In addition, 
the Group incurred costs directly attributable to the acquisition of EUR 51 million. 
The table below presents the reported results of Nokia Networks prior to the 
formation of Nokia Siemens Networks and the reported results of Nokia Siemens 
Networks since inception. 

Net sales, EURm
Nokia Networks  
Nokia Siemens Networks  
Total  

Operating profit, EURm 
Nokia Networks  
Nokia Siemens Networks  
Total  

2007 

2006 

January–March  

April–December  

Total  

January–March  

April–December  

Total 

1 697 
* 
1 697 

78 
* 
78 

* 
11 696 
11 696 

* 
–1 386 
–1 386 

1 697 
11 696 
13 393 

78 
–1 386 
–1 308 

1 699 
N/A 
1 699 

149 
N/A 
149 

5 754 
N/A 
5 754 

659 
N/A 
659 

7 453
N/A
7 453

808
N/A
808

*  No results presented as Nokia Siemens Networks began operations on April 1, 2007.

It is not practicable to determine the results of the Siemens’ carrier-related opera-
tions for three month period of January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007 as Siemens 
did not report those operations separately. As a result pro forma revenues and 
operating profit as if the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2007 have not 
been presented.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets ac-

quired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

Carrying  
amount 
EURm 

Fair 
value 
EURm 

Useful
lives
years

6
4
5
3
3–5

Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Customer relationships 
Developed technology 
License to use trade name and trademark 
Capitalized development costs 
Other intangible assets 

Property, plant & equipment 
Deferred tax assets 
Other non-current assets 
Non-current assets 
Inventories 
Accounts receivable 
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 
Other financial assets 
Bank and cash 
Current assets 
Total assets acquired 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Short-term borrowings 
Accounts payable 
Accrued expenses 
Provisions 

— 
— 
— 
143 
47 
190 
371 
111 
153 
825 
1 010 
3 135 
870 
55 
382 
5 452 
6 277 
171 
34 
205 
231 
1 539 
1 344 
463 

1 290 
710 
350 
154 
47 
2 551
344
181
153
3 229
1 138
3 087
846
55
382
5 508
8 737
997
34
1 031
213
1 491
1 502
397

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Current liabilities 
Total liabilities assumed 
Minority interest 
Net assets acquired 

Useful
lives
years

Carrying  
amount 
EURm 

3 577 
3 782 
110 
2 385 

Fair 
value 
EURm 

3 603
4 634
108
3 995

Cost of acquisition 
Goodwill 
Less non-controlling interest in goodwill 
Plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition 
Goodwill arising on formation of Nokia Siemens Networks 

5 500
1 505
753
51
803

The goodwill of EUR 803 million has been allocated to the Nokia Siemens Networks 
segment. The goodwill is attributable to assembled workforce and the synergies 
expected to arise subsequent to the acquisition. None of the goodwill acquired is 
expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The amount of the loss specifically attributable to the business acquired from 
Siemens since the acquisition date included in the Group’s profit for the period has 
not been disclosed as it is not practicable to do so. This is due to the ongoing inte-
gration of the acquired Siemens’ carrier-related operations and Nokia’s networks 
business, and management’s focus on the operations and results of the combined 
entity, Nokia Siemens Networks.

During 2007, the Group completed the acquisition of the following three com-
panies. The purchase consideration paid and goodwill arising from these acquisi-
tions was not material to the Group.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 » 

 » 

 » 

Enpocket Inc., based in Boston, USA, a global leader in mobile advertising 
providing technology and services that allow brands to plan, create, execute, 
measure and optimize mobile advertising campaigns around the world. The 
Group acquired 100% ownership interest in Enpocket Inc. on October 5, 2007.

Avvenu Inc., based in Palo Alto, USA, provides Internet services that allow 
anyone to use their mobile devices to securely access, use and share personal 
computer files. The Group acquired 100% ownership interest in Avvenu Inc. on 
December 5, 2007. 

Twango, provides a comprehensive media sharing solution for organizing and 
sharing photos, videos and other personal media. The Group acquired substan-
tially all assets of Twango on July 25, 2007.

Goodwill and aggregate net assets acquired in these transactions has been al-
located to Common Group Functions, Enterprise Solutions segment and Multimedia 
segment.

Acquisitions completed in 2006
On February 10, 2006, the Group completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding 
common stock of Intellisync Corporation. Intellisync is a leader in synchronization 
technology for platform-independent wireless messaging and other business appli-
cations for mobile devices. The acquisition of Intellisync will enhance Nokia’s ability 
to respond to its customers and effectively puts Nokia at the core of any mobility 
solution for businesses of all sizes.

The total cost of the acquisition was EUR 325 million consisting of EUR 319 mil-

lion of cash and EUR 6 million of costs directly attributable to the acquisition.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets ac-
quired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. The carrying amount of In-
tellisync net assets immediately before the acquisition amounted to EUR 50 million.

February 10, 2006  

EURm

 » 

 » 

Loudeye Corporation, based in Bristol, England, a global leader of digital music 
platforms and digital media distribution services. The Group acquired a 100% 
ownership interest in Loudeye Corporation on October 16, 2006.

gate5 AG, based in Berlin, Germany, a leading supplier of mapping, routing and 
navigation software and services. The Group acquired a 100% ownership inter-
est in gate5 AG on October 15, 2006.

Goodwill and aggregate net assets acquired in these three transactions amounted 
to EUR 198 million and EUR 168 million, respectively. Goodwill has been allocated 
to the Multimedia segment and to the Mobile Phone segment. The goodwill arising 
from these acquisitions is attributable to assembled workforce and post acquisition 
synergies. None of the goodwill recognized in these transactions is expected to be 
tax deductible.

9.  Depreciation and amortization

 EURm 

2007 

2006 

2005

Depreciation and amortization by function
Cost of sales 
Research and development 1 
Selling and marketing 1 
Administrative and general 
Other operating expenses 
Total 

303 
523 
232 
148 
— 
1 206 

279 
312 
9 
111 
1 
712 

242
349
9
99
13
712

1 

In 2007, depreciation and amortization allocated to research and development and selling and 
marketing included amortization of acquired intangible assets of EUR 136 million and EUR 214 million, 
respectively. 

Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Technology related intangible assets 
Other intangible assets 

Deferred tax assets 
Other non-current assets 
Non-current assets 
Goodwill 
Current assets 
Total assets acquired 

Deferred tax liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Total liabilities assumed 
Net assets acquired 

38
22
60
45
16
121
290
42
453

23
1
24
104
128
325

The goodwill of EUR 290 million has been allocated to the Enterprise Solutions 
segment. The goodwill is attributable to assembled workforce and the significant 
synergies expected to arise subsequent to the acquisition. None of the goodwill 
acquired is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

In 2006, the Group acquired ownership interests or increased its existing 
ownership interests in the following three entities for total consideration of EUR 366 
million, of which EUR 347 million was in cash, EUR 5 million in directly attributable 
costs and EUR 14 million in deferred cash consideration:

 »  Nokia Telecommunications Ltd, based in BDA, Beijing, a leading mobile com-
munications manufacturer in China. The Group acquired an additional 22% 
ownership interest in Nokia Telecommunications Ltd. on June 30, 2006.

10.  Financial income and expenses

 EURm 

2007 

2006 

2005

Dividend income on available-for-sale
financial investments 
Interest income on available-for-sale
financial investments 
Interest income on loans receivables
carried at amortized cost 
Interest expense on financial
liabilities carried at amortized cost 
Other financial income 
Other financial expenses 
Net foreign exchange gains 
(or net foreign exchange losses)

From foreign exchange derivatives 

  designated at fair value through 
  profit and loss accounts 

From balance sheet items revaluation 
Net gains (net losses) on other derivatives 
designated at fair value through 
profit and loss accounts 
Total 

— 

— 

1

338 

225 

296

1 

– 43 
43 
– 24 

— 

– 22 
55 
– 18 

—

– 18
77
– 22

37 
– 118 

75 
– 106 

– 167
156

5 
239 

– 2 
207 

– 1
322

During 2005, Nokia sold the remaining holdings in the subordinated convertible 
perpetual bonds issued by France Telecom. As a result, the Group booked a total 
net gain of EUR 57 million in other financial income, of which EUR 53 million was 
recycled from fair value and other reserves in shareholders’ equity.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

11.  Income taxes

12.  Intangible assets

2007 

2006 

2005

 EURm 

2007 

2006

Capitalized development costs
Acquisition cost January 1 
Additions during the period 
Acquisitions 
Impairment losses 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31 

Accumulated amortization January 1 
Disposals during the period 
Amortization for the period 
Accumulated amortization December 31 

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

Goodwill
Acquisition cost January 1 
Translation differences 
Acquisitions 
Other changes 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31 

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

Other intangible assets
Acquisition cost January 1 
Translation differences 
Additions during the period 
Acquisitions 
Impairment losses 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31 

Accumulated amortization January 1 
Translation differences 
Disposals during the period 
Amortization for the period 
Accumulated amortization December 31 

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

1 533 
157 
154 
– 27 
— 
1 817 

– 1 282 
— 
– 157 
– 1 439 

251 
378 

532 
– 30 
882 
— 
1 384 

532 
1 384 

772 
– 20 
102 
2 437 
— 
– 73 
3 218 

– 474 
11 
73 
– 470 
– 860 

298 
2 358 

1 445
127
—
—
– 39
1 533

– 1 185
39
– 136
– 1 282

260
251

90
– 26
488
– 20
532

90
532

676
– 21
99
122
– 33
– 71
772

– 465
10
66
– 85
– 474

211
298

 EURm 

Income tax expense

Current tax 
  Deferred tax 
Total 

Finland 
Other countries 
Total 

– 2 209 
687 
– 1 522 

– 1 323 
– 199 
– 1 522 

– 1 303 
– 54 
– 1 357 

– 941 
– 416 
– 1 357 

– 1 262
– 19
– 1 281

– 759
– 522
– 1 281

The differences between income tax expense computed at the statutory rate in 
Finland of 26% and income taxes recognized in the consolidated income statement 
is reconciled as follows at December 31, 2007:

 EURm 

Income tax expense at statutory rate 
  Provisions without tax benefit/expense 
  Non-taxable gain on formation of
  Nokia Siemens Networks 1 
  Taxes for prior years 
  Taxes on foreign subsidiaries’ profits 
in excess of (lower than) income taxes

  at statutory rates 
  Operating losses with no current tax benefit 
  Net increase in provisions 

Change in income tax rate 2 

   Deferred tax liability on undistributed
  earnings 3 
  Other 
Income tax expense 

2007 

2 150 
61 

– 489 
20 

– 138 
15 
50 
– 114 

– 37 
4 
1 522 

2006 

1 488 
12 

— 
– 24 

– 73 
— 
– 12 
— 

2005

1 295
11

—
1

– 30
—
22
—

– 3 
– 31 
1 357 

8
–26
1 281

1  See Note 8. 

2  The change in income tax rate decreased Group tax expense primarly due to the impact of a decrease 

in the German statutory tax rate on deferred tax asset balances.

3  The change in deferred tax liability on undistributed earnings mainly related to amendment of the 

FIN-US tax treaty, which abolished the withholding tax under certain conditions.

Income taxes include a tax benefit from received and accrued tax refunds from 
previous years of EUR 84 million in 2006 and EUR 48 million in 2005.

Certain of the Group companies’ income tax returns for periods ranging from 
2001 through 2007 are under examination by tax authorities. The Group does not 
believe that any significant additional taxes in excess of those already provided for 
will arise as a result of the examinations.

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13.  Property, plant and equipment

 EURm 

2007 

2006

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

 EURm 

2007 

2006

Land and water areas
Acquisition cost January 1 
Translation differences 
Additions during the period 
Acquisitions 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31 

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

Buildings and constructions
Acquisition cost January 1 
Translation differences 
Additions during the period 
Acquisitions 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31 

Accumulated depreciation January 1 
Translation differences 
Disposals during the period 
Depreciation for the period 
Accumulated depreciation December 31 

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

Machinery and equipment
Acquisition cost January 1 
Translation differences 
Additions during the period 
Acquisitions 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31 

Accumulated depreciation January 1 
Translation differences 
Disposals during the period 
Depreciation for the period 
Accumulated depreciation December 31 

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

Other tangible assets
Acquisition cost January 1 
Translation differences 
Additions during the period 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31 

Accumulated depreciation January 1 
Translation differences 
Disposals during the period 
Depreciation for the period 
Accumulated depreciation December 31 

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

78 
– 2 
4 
5 
– 12 
73 

78 
73 

925 
– 15 
97 
58 
– 57 
1 008 

– 230 
3 
25 
– 37 
– 239 

695 
769 

3 707 
– 42 
448 
264 
– 365 
4 012 

– 2 966 
34 
364 
– 539 
– 3 107 

741 
905 

22 
– 1 
2 
– 3 
20 

– 7 
— 
1 
– 3 
– 9 

15 
11 

82
– 1
—
—
– 3
78

82
78

865
– 11
123
—
– 52
925

– 244
4
40
– 30
– 230

621
695

3 735
– 62
466
—
– 432
3 707

– 2 984
48
429
– 459
– 2 966

751
741

17
– 1
6
—
22

– 6
—
—
– 1
– 7

11
15

Advance payments and fixed assets 
under construction
Net carrying amount January 1 
Translation differences 
Additions 
Acquisitions 
Disposals 
Transfers to:
Other intangible assets 
Buildings and constructions 
Machinery and equipment 
Net carrying amount December 31 
Total property, plant and equipment 

73 
— 
123 
17 
– 2 

– 7 
– 29 
– 21 
154 
1 912 

120
– 2
213
— 
– 1

– 37
– 89
– 131
73
1 602

14.  Investments in associated companies

 EURm 

2007 

2006

Net carrying amount January 1 
Translation differences 
Additions 
Acquisitions 
Deductions 
Impairments 
Share of results 
Dividends 
Other movements 
Net carrying amount December 31 

224 
— 
19 
67 
– 6 
– 7 
44 
– 12 
– 4 
325 

193
– 2
19
—
– 1
—
28
—
– 13
224

Shareholdings in associated companies are comprised of investments in unlisted 
companies in all periods presented.

15.  Available-for-sale investments

Available-for-sale investments included the following: 

EURm 

Fixed income and money-market 
investments carried at fair value 

Available-for-sale investments in
publicly quoted equity shares 

Other available-for-sale investments
carried at fair value 

Other available-for-sale investments
carried at cost less impairment 

2007 

2006

Non- 
Current  current 

Non-
Current  current

9 628 

— 

7 058 

— 

10 

— 

—

8

— 

184 

— 

177

— 

9 628 

147 

341 

— 

7 058 

103

288

The current fixed income and money market investments, carried at fair value, 
included available-for-sale liquid assets of EUR 4 903 million (EUR 5 012 million in 
2006) and cash equivalents of EUR 4 725 million (EUR 2 046 million in 2006). See Note 
35 for details of fixed income and money market investments.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

27

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

16.  Long-term loans receivable

EURm 

2007 

2006

Carrying 
amount 

Fair 
value 

Carrying 
amount 

Fair
value

Long-term loans receivable carried at
amortized cost 

10 

10 

19 

19

The long-term loans receivable mainly consist of loans made to suppliers and to 
customers principally to support their financing of network infrastructure and ser-
vices or working capital. Their fair value approximates the carrying value. See Note 
35 for long-term and short-term portion and related maturities.

17.  Inventories

 EURm 

Raw materials, supplies and other 
Work in progress 
Finished goods 
Total 

2007 

591 
1 060 
1 225 
2 876 

2006

360
600
594
1 554

18.  Prepaid expenses and accrued income

Prepaid expenses and accrued income primarily consists of VAT and other tax 
receivables. Prepaid expenses and accrued income also include prepaid pension 
costs, accrued interest income and other accrued income, but no amounts which are 
individually significant.

19.  Valuation and qualifying accounts

Balance at 
beginning 
of year 
EURm 

Charged to 
cost and 
expenses 
EURm 

Deductions 1 
EURm 

Acquisitions 
EURm 

154 

256 

212 

218 

281 

176 

361 

172 

38 

145 

70 

353 

80 

376 

– 72 

– 202 

– 139 

– 311 

– 160 

– 372 

Balance 
at end
of year
EURm

332

417

212

218

281

176

Allowances on assets to which they apply: 

2007

Allowance for doubtful accounts 

Excess and obsolete inventory 

2006

Allowance for doubtful accounts 

Excess and obsolete inventory 

2005

Allowance for doubtful accounts 

Excess and obsolete inventory 

1  Deductions include utilization and releases of the allowances. 

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20.  Fair value and other reserves

Balance at December 31, 2004 

Cash flow hedges:
  Net fair value gains (+)/losses (–) 

Transfer to profit and loss account as adjustment to net sales 
Transfer to profit and loss account as adjustment to cost of sales 

Available-for-sale Investments:
  Net fair value gains (+)/losses (–) 

Transfer to profit and loss account on impairment 

   Transfer of net fair value gains (–)/losses (+) 

to profit and loss account on disposal 

Balance at December 31, 2005 

Cash flow hedges:
  Net fair value gains (+)/losses (–) 

Transfer to profit and loss account as adjustment to net sales 
Transfer to profit and loss account as adjustment to cost of sales 

Available-for-sale Investments:
  Net fair value gains (+)/losses (–) 

Transfer to profit and loss account on impairment 
Transfer of net fair value gains (–)/losses (+) 
to profit and loss account on disposal 

Balance at December 31, 2006 

Cash flow hedges:
  Net fair value gains (+)/losses (–) 

Transfer to profit and loss account as adjustment to net sales 
Transfer to profit and loss account as adjustment to cost of sales 

Available-for-sale investments: 
  Net fair value gains (+)/losses (–) 

Transfer to profit and loss account on  impairment 
Transfer of net fair value gains (–)/losses (+) 
to profit and loss account on disposal 

Balance at December 31, 2007 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Hedging reserve, EURm 

Available-for-sale
investments, EURm 

Total, EURm

Gross 

Tax 

Net 

Gross 

Tax 

Net 

Gross 

Tax 

Net

14 

– 3 

11 

7 

– 5 

2 

21 

– 8 

13

– 327 
568 
– 418 

84 
– 147 
108 

– 243 
421 
– 310 

— 
— 

— 

– 163 

— 
— 

— 

42 

— 
— 

— 

– 121 

61 
– 243 
414 

– 16 
68 
– 113 

45 
– 175 
301 

— 
— 

— 

69 

— 
— 

— 

– 19 

— 
— 

— 

50 

29 
– 687 
643 

– 7 
186 
– 175 

22 
– 501 
468 

— 
— 

— 

54 

— 
— 

— 

– 15 

— 
— 

— 

39 

— 
— 
— 

– 69 
9 

– 3 

– 56 

— 
— 
— 

– 42 
18 

14 

– 66 

— 
— 
— 

32 
29 

– 12 

– 17 

— 
— 
— 

6 
— 

— 

1 

— 
— 
— 

1 
— 

— 

2 

— 
— 
— 

– 1 
— 

— 

1 

— 
— 
— 

– 63 
9 

– 3 

– 55 

— 
— 
— 

– 41 
18 

14 

– 64 

— 
— 
— 

31 
29 

– 12 

– 16 

– 327 
568 
– 418 

– 69 
9 

– 3 

– 219 

84 
– 147 
108 

6 
— 

— 

43 

– 243
421
– 310

– 63
9

– 3

– 176

61 
– 243 
414 

– 16 
68 
– 113 

45
– 175
301

– 42 
18 

14 

3 

1 
— 

— 

– 41
18

14

– 17 

– 14

29 
– 687 
643 

– 7 
186 
– 175 

22
– 501
468

32 
29 

– 1 
— 

31
29

– 12 

— 

– 12

37 

– 14 

23

In order to ensure that amounts deferred in the cash flow hedging reserve repre-
sent only the effective portion of gains and losses on properly designated hedges 
of future transactions that remain highly probable at the balance sheet date, Nokia 
has adopted a process under which all derivative gains and losses are initially rec-
ognized in the profit and loss account. The appropriate reserve balance is calculated 
at the end of each period and posted to the fair value and other reserves.

The Group continuously reviews the underlying cash flows and the hedges 
allocated thereto, to ensure that the amounts transferred to the fair value reserves 
during the year ended December 31, 2007, and 2006 do not include gains/losses on 

forward exchange contracts that have been designated to hedge forecasted sales or 
purchases that are no longer expected to occur.

All of the net fair value gains or losses recorded in the fair value and other 
reserve at December 31, 2007, on open forward foreign exchange contracts which 
hedge anticipated future foreign currency sales or purchases are transferred from 
the Hedging Reserve to the profit and loss account when the forecasted foreign cur-
rency cash flows occur, at various dates up to approximately 1 year from the balance 
sheet date.

21.  The shares of the Parent Company

See note 14 to the financial statements of the Parent Company.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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22.  Share-based payment

The Group has several equity-based incentive programs for employees. The pro-
grams include performance share plans, stock option plans and restricted share 
plans. Both executives and employees participate in these programs.

The equity-based incentive grants are generally forfeited, if the employ-
ment relationship with the Group terminates, and they are conditioned upon the 
fulfillment of such performance, service and other conditions, as determined in the 
relevant plan rules.

Share-based compensation expense for all equity-based incentive awards 
amounted to EUR 228 million in 2007 (EUR 196 million in 2006 and EUR 95 million in 
2005).

Stock options

Nokia’s global stock option plans in effect for 2007, including their terms and condi-
tions, were approved by the Annual General Meeting in the year when each plan was 
launched, i.e. in 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

Each stock option entitles the holder to subscribe for one new Nokia share. Un-

der the 2001 stock option plan, the stock options were transferable by the partici-
pants. Under the 2003, 2005 and 2007 plans, the stock options are non-transferable. 
All of the stock options have a vesting schedule with a 25% vesting one year after 
grant and quarterly vesting thereafter. The stock options granted under the plans 
generally have a term of five years.

The exercise price of the stock options is determined at the time of grant on a 

quarterly basis. The exercise prices are determined in accordance with a pre-agreed 

The table below sets forth certain information relating to the stock options out-
standing at December 31, 2007.

schedule quarterly after the release of Nokia’s periodic financial results and are 
based on the trade volume weighted average price of a Nokia share on the Helsinki 
Stock Exchange during the trading days of the first whole week of the second 
month of the respective calendar quarter (i.e., February, May, August or November). 
Exercise prices are determined on a one-week weighted average to mitigate any 
short term fluctuations in Nokia’s share price. The determination of exercise price is 
defined in the terms and conditions of the stock option plan, which are approved by 
the shareholders at the respective Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors 
does not have right to amend the above-described determination of the exercise 
price.

The stock option exercises are settled with newly issued Nokia shares which 

entitle the holder to a dividend for the financial year in which the subscription 
occurs. Other shareholder rights commence on the date on which the shares sub-
scribed for are registered with the Finnish Trade Register.

Pursuant to the stock options issued, an aggregate maximum number of 
34 673 312 new Nokia shares may be subscribed for, representing 0.9% of the total 
number of votes at December 31, 2007. During 2007 the exercise of 57 269 338 op-
tions resulted in the issuance of 57 269 338 new shares. The exercises during 2007 
resulted in an increase of the share capital of the parent company of EUR 193 905 
by the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2007. After that date the exercises of stock 
options have no longer resulted in an increase of the share capital as thereafter all 
share subscription prices are recorded in the fund for invested non-restricted equity 
as resolved by the Annual General Meeting.

There were no stock options or convertible bonds outstanding as of December 
31, 2007, which upon exercise would result in an increase of the share capital of the 
parent company.

Stock 
Plan 
(year of 
options 
launch)   outstanding 

Number of 
participants 
(approx.) 

Option 
(sub)category 

2001 1, 2 

— 

— 

2001 C 1Q/02 

2003 2 

17 113 788 

14 000 

2005 2 

14 498 513 

5 000 

2007 2 

3 061 011 

3 000 

2001 C 3Q/02 

2001 C 4Q/02 

2002 A+B 

2003 2Q 

2003 3Q 

2003 4Q 

2004 2Q 

2004 3Q 

2004 4Q 

2005 2Q 

2005 3Q 

2005 4Q 

2006 1Q 

2006 2Q 

2006 3Q 

2006 4Q 

2007 1Q 

2007 2Q 

2007 3Q 

2007 4Q 

Vesting status
(as percentage of
total number 
 of stock options 
outstanding) 

Expired 

Expired 

Expired 

Expired 

100.00 

100.00 

93.75 

81.25 

75.00 

68.75 

56.25 

50.00 

43.75 

37.50 

31.25 

25.00 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

Exercise period

 First vest date 

Last vest date 

Expiry date 

April 1, 2003 

April 3, 2006 

December 31, 2007 

October 1, 2003 

October 2, 2006 

December 31, 2007 

January 2, 2004 

January 2, 2007 

December 31, 2007 

July 1, 2003 

July 1, 2004 

July 3, 2006 

December 31, 2007 

July 2, 2007 

December 31, 2008 

October 1, 2004 

October 1, 2007 

December 31, 2008 

January 3, 2005 

January 2, 2008 

December 31, 2008 

July 1, 2005 

July 1, 2008 

December 31, 2009 

October 3, 2005 

October 1, 2008 

December 31, 2009 

January 2, 2006 

January 2, 2009 

December 31, 2009 

July 1, 2006 

July 1, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

October 1, 2006 

October 1, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

January 1, 2007 

January 1, 2010 

December 31, 2010 

April 1, 2007 

April 1, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

July 1, 2007 

July 1, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

October 1, 2007 

October 1, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

January 1, 2008 

January 1, 2011 

December 31, 2011 

April 1, 2008 

April 1, 2011 

December 31, 2011 

July 1, 2008 

July 1, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

October 1, 2008 

October 1, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

January 1, 2009 

January 1, 2012 

December 31, 2012 

Exercise
price/share
EUR

26.06

12.99

16.86

17.89

14.95

12.71

15.05

11.79

9.44

12.35

12.79

13.09

14.48

14.99

18.02

15.37

15.38

17.00

18.39

21.86

27.53

1  The stock options under the 2001 plan were listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. 

2  The Group’s current global stock option plans have a vesting schedule with a 25% vesting one year 

after grant, and quarterly vesting thereafter, each of the quarterly lots representing 6.25% of the total 
grant. The grants vest fully in four years. 

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Weighted average exercise price 2  Weighted average share price 2

EUR

13.42

16.70

21.75

EUR 

23.29
12.82
10.94 
17.86
22.97
16.79
13.71 
15.11
33.44
16.28
18.48
16.99 
15.13
17.83
15.28
26.18
25.33
16.65
14.66

Options outstanding 

Weighted average
remaining contractual 
life in years 

2.60 
2.99 
1.10 
4.21 

Weighted average
exercise price, EUR

11.10
12.84
14.97
18.36

Total stock options outstanding as at December 31, 2007 1

Shares under option at January 1, 2005 
Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited 
Shares under option at December 31, 2005 
Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited 
Expired 
Shares under option at December 31, 2006 
Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited 
Expired 
Shares under option at December 31, 2007 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2004 (shares) 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2005 (shares) 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2006 (shares) 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2007 (shares) 

 Number of shares 

142 957 316 
8 552 160 
724 796 
5 052 794 
145 731 886 
11 421 939 
3 302 437 
2 888 474 
57 677 685 
93 285 229 
3 211 965 
57 776 205 
1 992 666 
1 161 096 
35 567 227 
83 667 122 
112 095 407 
69 721 916 
21 535 000 

1 

Includes also a minor number of stock options granted under other than global equity plans. For 
further information see “Other equity plans for employees” below.

2  The weighted average excercise price and the weighted average share price do not incorporate the 

effect of transferable stock option exercises by option holders not employed by the Group.

The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted was EUR 3.32 in 
2007, EUR 3.65 in 2006 and EUR 2.45 in 2005. 

The options outstanding by range of exercise price at December 31, 2007, are 

as follows:

Exercise prices, EUR 

Number of shares 

0.75–11.96 
12.06–14.48 
14.95–17.61 
18.02–38.34 

4 140 394 
5 939 886 
13 805 227 
11 681 720 
35 567 227

Nokia calculates the fair value of stock options using the Black Scholes model. The 
fair value of the stock options is estimated at the grant date using the following 
assumptions:

Weighted average expected dividend yield 
Weighted average expected volatility 
Risk-free interest rate 
Weighted average risk-free interest rate 
Expected life (years) 
Weighted average share price, EUR 

2007 

2.30% 
25.24% 
3.79%–4.19% 
4.09% 
3.59 
18.49 

2006 

2.08% 
24.09% 
2.86%–3.75% 
3.62% 
3.60 
17.84 

2005

2.50%
25.92%
2.16%–3.09%
2.60%
3.59
13.20

Expected term of stock options is estimated by observing general option holder 
behaviour and actual historical terms of Nokia stock option plans.

Expected volatility has been set by reference to the implied volatility of options 

available on Nokia shares in the open market and in light of historical patterns of 
volatility.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

31

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Performance shares

The Group has granted performance shares under the Global Plans 2004, 2005, 2006 
and 2007, each of which, including its terms and conditions, has been approved 
by the Board of Directors. A valid authorization from the Annual General Meeting 
is required, when the plans are settled by using the Nokia newly issued shares or 
existing treasury shares. The Group may also settle the plans by using Nokia shares 
purchased on the open market or by using cash instead of shares.

The performance shares represent a commitment by Nokia to deliver Nokia 

shares to employees at a future point in time, subject to Nokia’s fulfillment of 
pre-defined performance criteria. No performance shares will vest unless Nokia’s 
performance reaches at least one of the threshold levels measured by two indepen-
dent, pre-defined performance criteria: Nokia’s average annual net sales growth for 
the performance period of the plan and earnings per share (EPS) at the end of the 
performance period.

The 2004 and 2005 plans have a four-year performance period with a two-year 

interim measurement period, and the 2006 and 2007 plans have a three-year 
performance period without an interim payout. The shares vest after the respective 
interim measurement period and/or the performance period. Once the shares vest, 
they will be delivered to the participants. Until the Nokia shares are delivered, the 
participants will not have any shareholder rights, such as voting or dividend rights 
associated with the performance shares.

The following table summarizes our global performance share plans. 

Plan  

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

Performance 
shares outstanding 
at threshold 

Number of 
participants 
(approx.) 

3 195 197 

3 819 347 

4 432 655 

2 107 359 

10 000 

11 000 

12 000 

5 000 

Interim
measurement 
period 

2004–2005 

2005–2006 

N/A 

N/A 

Performance 
period 

1st (interim) 
settlement 

2nd (final)
settlement

2004–2007 

2005–2008 

2006–2008 

2007–2009 

2006 

2007 

N/A 

N/A 

2008

2009

2009

2010

The following table sets forth the performance criteria of each global performance 
share plan.

Plan 

2004 

Interim measurement 

Performance period 

2005 

Interim measurement 

2006 

2007 

Performance period 

Performance period 

Performance period 

Threshold performance 

Maximum performance 

EPS 1 
EUR 

0.80 

0.84 

0.75 

0.82 

0.96 

1.26 

Average annual 
net sales growth 1 

4% 

8% 

3% 

8% 

11% 

9.5% 

EPS 1 
EUR 

0.94 

1.18 

0.96 

1.33 

1.41 

1.86 

Average annual
net sales growth 1

16%

20%

12%

17%

26%

20%

1  Both the EPS and Average Annual Net Sales Growth criteria have an equal weight of 50%. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Performance shares outstanding as at December 31, 2007 1 

Number of performance shares at threshold 

Weighted average grant date fair value EUR 2

3 910 840

4 469 219 
337 242
8 042 817

5 140 736 
569 164
12 614 389

2 163 901 
1 001 332
222 400
13 554 558

11.86

14.83

19.96

4 

Includes also performance shares vested under other than global equity plans. 

5  Based on the performance of the Group during the Interim Measurement Period 2005–2006, under 

the 2005 Performance Share Plan, both performance criteria were met. Hence, 3 980 572 Nokia shares 
equalling the threshold number were delivered in 2007. The performance shares related to the interim 
settlement of the 2005 Performance Share Plan are included in the number of performance shares out-
standing at December 31, 2007, as these performance shares will remain outstanding until the final 
settlement in 2009. The final payout, in 2009, if any, will be adjusted by the shares delivered based on 
the Interim Measurement Period. 

Performance shares at January 1,  2005 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Performance shares at December 31, 2005 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Performance shares at December 31, 2006 3 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Vested 4 
Performance shares at December 31, 2007 5 

1 

Includes also a minor number of performance shares granted under other than global equity plans. 
For further information see “Other equity plans for employees” below. 

2  The fair value of performance shares is estimated based on the grant date market price of the Com-
pany’s share less the present value of dividends expected to be paid during the vesting period. 

3  Based on the performance of the Group during the Interim Measurement Period 2004–2005, under 

the 2004 Performance Share Plan, both performance criteria were met. Hence, 3 595 339 Nokia shares 
equalling the threshold number were delivered in 2006.

The performance shares related to the interim settlement of the 2004 Performance Share Plan are in-
cluded in the number of performance shares outstanding at December 31, 2006, as these performance 
shares will remain outstanding until the final settlement in 2008. The final payout, in 2008, will be 
adjusted by the shares delivered based on the Interim Measurement Period. 

Based on the performance of the Group during the Performance Period 2004–2007, 
under the 2004 Performance Share Plan, both threshold performance criteria were 
exceeded. Hence 7.6 million Nokia shares are expected to vest in 2008. The shares 
will vest as of the date of the Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2008. 

Restricted shares

The Group has granted restricted shares to recruit, retain, reward and motivate 
selected high potential employees, who are critical to the future success of Nokia. 
It is Nokia’s philosophy that restricted shares will be used only for key manage-
ment positions and other critical resources. The outstanding global restricted share 
plans, including their terms and conditions, have been approved by the Board of 
Directors. A valid authorization from the Annual General Meeting is required, when 
the plans are settled by using Nokia newly issued shares or existing treasury shares. 

The Group may also settle the plans by using Nokia shares purchased on the open 
market or by using cash instead of shares.

All of our restricted share plans have a restriction period of three years after 
grant, after which period the granted shares will vest. Once the shares vest, they 
will be delivered to the participants. Until the Nokia shares are delivered, the 
participants will not have any shareholder rights, such as voting or dividend rights, 
associated with the restricted shares.

Restricted shares outstanding as at December 31, 2007 1

Restricted shares at January 1, 2005 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Restricted shares at December 31, 2005 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Vested 
Restricted shares at December 31, 2006 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Vested 
Restricted shares at December 31, 2007 

Number of restricted shares 

Weighted average grant date fair value EUR 2

2 319 430

3 016 746 
150 500
5 185 676

1 669 050 
455 100
334 750
6 064 876

1 749 433 
297 900
1 521 080
5 995 329

12.14

14.71

24.37

1 

Includes also a minor number of restricted shares granted under other than global equity plans. For 
further information see “Other equity plans for employees” below.

2  The fair value of restricted shares is estimated based on the grant date market price of the Company’s 

share less the present value of dividends expected to be paid during the vesting period. 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

33

 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Other equity plans for employees

In addition to the global equity plans described above, the Group has minor equity 
plans for Nokia acquired businesses or employees in the United States or Canada, 
which do not result in an increase in the share capital of Nokia.

These plans are settled by using Nokia shares or ADSs acquired from the mar-

ket. When these treasury shares are issued on exercise of stock options any gain or 
loss is recognized in share issue premium.

On the basis of these plans the Group had 0.9 million stock options and minor 
number of restricted shares outstanding on December 31, 2007. For stock options, 
the average exercise price is USD 20.53.

23.  Long-term interest-bearing liabilities

2007 

2006

Carrying  
amount 

Fair 
value 

Carrying  
amount 

Fair
value

EURm 

Long-term interest-bearing 
liabilities carried at 
amortized cost 

At December 31, 2007, the Group had loss carry forwards of EUR 242 million 

(EUR 24 million in 2006) for which no deferred tax asset was recognized due to 
uncertainty of utilization of these loss carry forwards. Part of these losses do not 
have an expiry date.

At December 31, 2007, the Group had undistributed earnings of EUR 315 million, 
for which no deferred tax liability was recognized as these earnings are considered 
permanently invested.

25.  Accrued expenses

EURm 

Social security, VAT and other taxes 
Wages and salaries 
Advance payments 
Other 
Total 

2007 

2006

2 024 
865 
503 
3 722 
7 114 

966
250
303
2 277
3 796

203 

203 

69 

69

Other operating expense accruals include various amounts which are individually 
insignificant.

Fair value is estimated based on the current market values of similar instruments.

26.  Derivative financial instruments

24.  Deferred taxes

EURm 

2007 

2006

EURm 

2007 
Assets 

2007
Liabilities 

Fair  

Fair  

value 1   Notional 2  

value 1   Notional 2

Hedges of net investment 
in foreign subsidiaries:

Forward foreign exchange contracts  22 
— 
Currency options bought 

1 264 
51 

Cash flow hedges:

Forward foreign exchange contracts  89 
Currency options bought 
20 
Currency options sold 

15 718 
7 618 

Derivatives not designated in hedge 
accounting relationships carried at  
fair value through profit and loss:

Forward foreign exchange contracts  22 
4 
Currency options bought 
6 
Interest rate futures 
— 
Interest rate swaps 
41 
— 
204 

Cash settled equity options bought 3 
Cash settled equity options sold 3 

2 831 
1 530 
39 
43 
63 
— 
29 157 

– 6 
— 

– 64 
— 
– 25 

– 49 
— 
— 
— 
— 
– 23 
– 167 

393
—

12 062
—
6 872

4 456
—
—
—
—
40
23 823

Deferred tax assets:

Intercompany profit in inventory 

  Tax losses carried forward 
  Warranty provision 
  Other provisions 
  Depreciation differences and untaxed reserves 

Share-based compensation 
  Other temporary differences 
Total deferred tax assets 
Deferred tax liabilities:
  Depreciation differences and untaxed reserves 

Fair value gains/losses 
  Undistributed earnings 
  Other temporary differences 1 
Total deferred tax liabilities 
Net deferred tax asset 

87 
314 
132 
292 
367 
227 
134 
1 553 

– 165 
– 40 
– 31 
– 727 
– 963 
590 

34
41
134
253
104
70
173
809

– 23
– 16
– 65
– 101
– 205
604

The tax charged to shareholders’ equity is as follows:
Fair value and other reserves, fair value gains/losses 
and excess tax benefit on share-based compensation 

133 

– 43

1 

In 2007, other temporary differences included a deferred tax liability of EUR 563 million arising from 
purchase price allocation related to Nokia Siemens Networks. 

Deferred taxes include deferred tax assets and liabilities arising from the formation 
of Nokia Siemens Networks at April 1, 2007. See Note 8. 

At December 31, 2007, the Group had loss carry forwards, primarily attributable 

to foreign subsidiaries of EUR 1 403 million (EUR 143 million in 2006), most of which 
do not have an expiry date.

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2006 
Assets 

2006
Liabilities 

Fair  

Fair  

value 1   Notional 2  

value 1   Notional 2

EURm 

Hedges of net investment 
in foreign subsidiaries:

Forward foreign exchange contracts  27 
— 
Currency options bought 

1 561 
186 

– 6 
— 

686
—

Cash flow hedges:

Forward foreign exchange contracts  27 

1 783 

– 51 

11 641

Derivatives not designated in hedge
accounting relationships carried at
fair value through profit and loss:

Forward foreign exchange contracts  11 
2 
Currency options bought 
— 
Currency options sold 
7 
— 
74 

Cash settled equity options bought 3 
Cash settled equity options sold 3 

12 090 
218 
— 
63 
— 
15 901 

– 7 
– 1 
– 2 
— 
– 2 
– 69 

2 098
50
143
—
18
14 636

1  The fair value of derivative financial instruments is included on the asset side under heading Other 

financial assets and on the liability side under Short term borrowings. 

2 

Includes the gross amount of all notional values for contracts that have not yet been settled or can-
celled. The amount of notional value outstanding is not necessarily a measure or indication of market 
risk, as the exposure of certain contracts may be offset by that of other contracts. 

3  Cash settled equity options are used to hedge risk relating to employee incentive programs and invest-

ment activities. 

27.  Provisions

EURm 

At January 1, 2007 
Exchange differences 
Acquisitions 
Additional provisions 
Change in fair value 
Changes in estimates 
Charged to profit and loss account 
Utilized during year 
At December 31, 2007 

Warranty 

Restructuring  

IPR 
infringements 

1 198 
–10 
263 
1 127 

– 126 
1 001 
– 963 
1 489 

65 
— 
— 
744 

– 53 
691 
– 139 
617 

284 
— 
— 
345 

– 47 
298 
– 37 
545 

Tax 

402 
— 

59 

– 9 
50 
— 
452 

Other 

437 
— 
134 
548 
16 
– 216 
348 
– 305 
614 

Total

2 386
–10
397
2 823
16
– 451
2 388
– 1 444
3 717

EURm 

Analysis of total provisions at December 31:
Non-current 
Current 

2007 

2006

1 323 
2 394 

690
1 696

Outflows for the warranty provision are generally expected to occur within the next 
18 months. Timing of outflows related to tax provisions is inherently uncertain.

The restructuring provision is mainly related to restructuring activities in Nokia 
Siemens Networks. The majority of outflows related to the restructuring is expected 
to occur during 2008.

Restructuring and other associated expenses incurred in Nokia Siemens Net-
works in 2007 totaled EUR 1 110 million including mainly personnel related expenses 
as well as expenses arising from the elimination of overlapping functions, and 
the realignment of the product portfolio and related replacement of discontinued 
products at customer sites. These expenses included EUR 318 million impacting 

gross profit, EUR 439 million research and development expenses, EUR 149 million 
selling and marketing expenses, EUR 146 million administrative expenses and EUR 
58 million other operating expenses. EUR 254 million of the expenses was paid 
during 2007.

The Group provides for the estimated future settlements related to asserted 
and unasserted past IPR infringements based on the probable outcome of potential 
infringement. Final resolution of IPR claims generally occurs over several periods.

Other provisions include provisions for non-cancelable purchase commitments, 

provision for pension and other social costs on share-based awards and provision 
for losses on projects in progress.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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28.  Earnings per share

Numerator/EURm
Basic/Diluted:
  Profit attributable to equity holders 
  of the parent 
Denominator/1 000 shares
Basic:
  Weighted average shares 

Effect of dilutive securities:
stock options, restricted shares

  and performance shares 
Diluted:
  Adjusted weighted average shares
  and assumed conversions 

2007 

2006 

2005

7 205 

4 306 

3 616

3 885 408 

4 062 833  4 365 547

46 600 

23 696 

5 692

3 932 008 

4 086 529  4 371 239

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares 
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the 
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive 
effect of stock options, restricted shares and performance shares outstanding dur-
ing the period.

29.  Commitments and contingencies

EURm 

2007 

2006

Other guarantees include guarantees of EUR 2 429 million in 2007 (EUR 259 

million in 2006) provided to certain Nokia Siemens Networks’ customers (Nokia’s 
network customers in 2006) in the form of bank guarantees, standby letters of 
credit and other similar instruments. These instruments entitle the customer to 
claim payment as compensation for non-performance by Nokia of its obligations 
under network infrastructure supply agreements. Depending on the nature of the 
instrument, compensation is payable either immediately upon request, or subject 
to independent verification of non-performance by Nokia.

Guarantees for loans and other financial commitments on behalf of other 
companies of EUR 130 million in 2007 (EUR 23 million in 2006) represent guarantees 
relating to payment by certain Nokia Siemens Networks’ customers and other third 
parties under specified loan facilities between such a customer and other third 
parties and their creditors. Nokia’s obligations under such guarantees are released 
upon the earlier of expiration of the guarantee or early payment by the customer.
Financing commitments of EUR 270 million in 2007 (EUR 164 million in 2006) 

are available under loan facilities negotiated with Nokia Siemens Networks’ cus-
tomers. Availability of the amounts is dependent upon the borrower’s continuing 
compliance with stated financial and operational covenants and compliance with 
other administrative terms of the facility. The loan facilities are primarily available 
to fund capital expenditure relating to purchases of network infrastructure equip-
ment and services. 

Venture fund commitments of EUR 251 million in 2007 (EUR 208 million in 
2006) are financing commitments to a number of funds making technology related 
investments. As a limited partner in these funds Nokia is committed to capital con-
tributions and also entitled to cash distributions according to respective partner-
ship agreements.

The Group is party to routine litigation incidental to the normal conduct of 

business, including, but not limited to, several claims, suits and actions both initi-
ated by third parties and initiated by Nokia relating to infringements of patents, 
violations of licensing arrangements and other intellectual property related mat-
ters, as well as actions with respect to products, contracts and securities. In the 
opinion of the management outcome of and liabilities in excess of what has been 
provided for related to these or other proceedings, in the aggregate, are not likely 
to be material to the financial condition or result of operations.

As of December 31, 2007, the Group had purchase commitments of EUR 2 610 

Collateral for our own commitments
Property under mortgages 
Assets pledged 

18 
29 

18
27

million (EUR 1 630 million in 2006) relating to inventory purchase obligations, 
primarily for purchases in 2008.

Contingent liabilities on behalf of Group companies
Other guarantees 

2 563 

358

30.  Leasing contracts

Collateral given on behalf of other companies
Securities pledged 1 

Contingent liabilities on behalf of other companies
Financial guarantees on behalf of third parties 1 
Other guarantees 

Financing commitments
Customer finance commitments 1 
Venture fund commitments 2 

1  See also Note 35 b). 

2  See also Note 35 a). 

— 

130 
1 

270 
251 

—

23
2

164
208

The amounts above represent the maximum principal amount of commitments and 
contingencies. 

Property under mortgages given as collateral for our own commitments 

include mortgages given to the Finnish National Board of Customs as a general 
indemnity of EUR 18 million in 2007 (EUR 18 million in 2006).

Assets pledged for the Group’s own commitments include available-for-sale 
investments of EUR 10 million in 2007 (EUR 10 million of available-for-sale invest-
ments in 2006).

The Group leases office, manufacturing and warehouse space under various non-
cancellable operating leases. Certain contracts contain renewal options for various 
periods of time.

The future costs for non-cancellable leasing contracts are as follows:

EURm 

Leasing payments 

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011 

2012 

Thereafter 

Total 

Operating leases

281

218

157

117

96

129

998

Rental expense amounted to EUR 328 million in 2007 (EUR 285 million in 2006 and 
EUR 262 million in 2005).

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31.  Related party transactions

Nokia Pension Foundation is a separate legal entity that manages and holds in trust 
the assets for the Group’s Finnish employee benefit plans. These assets do not in-
clude Nokia shares. The Group recorded net rental expense of EUR 0 million in 2007 
(EUR 2 million in 2006 and EUR 2 million in 2005) pertaining to a sale-leaseback 
transaction with the Nokia Pension Foundation involving certain buildings and a 
lease of the underlying land.

At December 31, 2007, the Group had borrowings amounting to EUR 69 million 

(EUR 69 million in 2006) from Nokia Unterstützungskasse GmbH, the Group’s Ger-
man pension fund, which is a separate legal entity. The loan bears interest at 6% 
annum and its duration is pending until further notice by the loan counterparts 
who have the right to terminate the loan with a 90-day notice period.

There were no loans granted to the members of the Group Executive Board and 

Board of Directors at December 31, 2007, 2006 or 2005.

Transactions with associated companies

EURm 

2007 

2006 

2005

Share of results of associated companies 
Dividend income 
Share of shareholders’ equity of
associated companies 
Sales to associated companies 
Purchases from associated companies 
Receivables from associated companies 
Liabilities to associated companies 

44 
12 

158 
82 
125 
61 
69 

28 
1 

61 
— 
— 
— 
14 

10
1

33
—
—
—
14

Management compensation

The following table sets forth the salary and cash incentive information awarded 
and paid or payable by the company to the Chief Executive Officer and President of 
Nokia Corporation for fiscal years 2005–2007 as well as the share-based compensa-
tion expense relating to equity-based awards, expensed by the company.

2007 

2006 

2005

EUR 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 
President and CEO 1 

Base 
salary 

Cash 

Share-based 
incentive  compensation 
payments 

expense 

Base 
salary 

Cash 

Share-based 
incentive  compensation 
payments 

expense 

Base 
salary 

Cash 

Share-based
incentive  compensation
payments 

expense

1 037 619 

2 348 877 

4 805 722 

898 413 

664 227 

2 108 197 

623 524 

947 742 

666 313

1  President and CEO as of June 1, 2006; and President and COO until June 1, 2006; Executive Vice Presi-

dent and General Manager and President of Mobile Phones January 1, 2004–October 1, 2005.

Total remuneration of the Group Executive Board awarded for the fiscal years 
2005–2007 was EUR 13 634 791 in 2007 (EUR 8 574 443 in 2006 and EUR 14 684 602 in 
2005), which consisted of base salaries and cash incentive payments. Total share-
based compensation expense relating to equity-based awards, expensed by the 
company was EUR 19 837 583 in 2007 (EUR 15 349 337 in 2006 and EUR 8 295 227 in 
2005).

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Board of Directors

The following table depicts the annual remuneration structure paid to the members 
of our Board of Directors, as resolved by the Annual General Meetings in the respec-
tive years.

2007 

2006 

2005

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares  
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares  
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1

Shares 
received

375 000 

150 000 

155 000 

140 000 

130 000 

130 000 

130 000 

155 000 

140 000 

140 000 

8 110 

3 245 

3 351 

3 027 

2 810 

2 810 

2 810 

3 351 

3 027 

3 027 

375 000 

110 000 

120 000 

 — 

110 000 

 — 

 — 

135 000 

120 000 

120 000 

8 035 

2 356 

2 570 

 — 

2 356 

 — 

 — 

2 892 

2 570 

2 570 

165 000 

110 000 

120 000 

 — 

110 000 

 — 

 — 

135 000 

 — 

120 000 

5 011

3 340

3 644

 —

3 340

 —

 —

4 100

 —

3 644

Board of Directors 

Chairman
Jorma Ollila 2 

Vice Chairman 
Dame Marjorie Scardino 3 

Georg Ehrnrooth 4 

Lalita D. Gupte 5 

Dr. Bengt Holmström 6 

Dr. Henning Kagermann 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 7 

Per Karlsson 8 

Keijo Suila 9 

Vesa Vainio 10 

11

1  Approximately 60% of the gross annual fee is paid in cash and the remaining 40% is paid in Nokia 

9  The 2007 fee of Mr. Suila amounted to a total of EUR 140 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 for 

services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee. 
The 2006 fee of Mr. Suila amounted to a total of EUR 120 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 110 000 for 
services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee.

10  The 2007 fee of Mr. Vainio amounted to a total of EUR 140 000 consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 for 
services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee. 
The 2005 and 2006 fees of Mr. Vainio amounted to a total of EUR 120 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 
110 000 for services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit 
Committee.

11  Daniel R. Hesse, who was re-elected as a Nokia Board member in the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 

2007, was paid the annual fee of EUR 130 000 for services as a member of the Board, prior to his resig-
nation announced on December 28, 2007. This amount included 2 810 shares. The 2005 and 2006 fees 
of Mr. Hesse amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board, which amounts included 
2 356 shares in 2006 and 3 340 shares in 2005.

shares purchased from the market and included in the table under “Shares Received.”

2  This table includes fees paid for Mr. Ollila, Chairman, for his services as Chairman of the Board, only.

3  The 2007 fee of Ms. Scardino amounted to a total of EUR 150 000 for services as Vice Chairman. The 

2005 and 2006 fees of Ms. Scardino amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board.

4  The 2007 fee of Mr. Ehrnrooth amounted to a total of EUR 155 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 

for services as a member of the Board and EUR 25 000 for services as Chairman of the Audit Committee. 
The 2005 and 2006 fees of Mr. Ehrnrooth consisted of a fee of EUR 110 000 for services as a member of 
the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee.

5  The 2007 fee of Ms. Gupte amounted to a total of EUR 140 000, consisting of fee of 130 000 for services 

as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee.

6  The 2007 fee of Mr. Holmström amounted to EUR 130 000 for services as a member of the Board. The 

2005 and 2006 fees of Mr. Holmström amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board.

7  This table includes fees paid for Mr. Kallasvuo for his services as a member of the Board, only.

8  The 2007 fee of Mr. Karlsson amounted to a total of EUR 155 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 

for services as a member of the Board and EUR 25 000 for services as Chairman of the Personnel Com-
mittee. The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. Karlsson amounted to a total of EUR 135 000, consisting of a fee 
of EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board and EUR 25 000 for services as Chairman of the 
Audit Committee.

Pension arrangements of certain Group Executive Board Members

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo can, as part of his service contract, retire at the age of 60 
with full retirement benefit should he be employed by Nokia at the time. The full 
retirement benefit is calculated as if Mr. Kallasvuo had continued his service with 
Nokia through the statutory retirement age of 65. Hallstein Moerk, following his 
arrangement with a previous employer, has also in his current position at Nokia a 
retirement benefit of 65% of his pensionable salary beginning at the age of 62. Early 
retirement is possible at the age of 55 with reduced benefits. Simon Beresford-Wylie 
participates in the Nokia International Employee Benefit Plan (NIEBP). The NIEBP is 
a defined contribution retirement arrangement provided to some Nokia employees 
on international assignments. The contributions to NIEBP are funded two-thirds by 
Nokia and one-third by the employee. Because Mr. Beresford-Wylie also participates 
in the Finnish TEL system, the company contribution to NIEBP is 1.3% of annual 
earnings.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

32.  Notes to cash flow statement

The Group is currently evaluating the accounting impact of the closure of the 

Bochum site and expects to recognize restructuring and other charges in 2008.

EURm 

Adjustments for:

2007 

2006 

2005

Acquisitions 

  Depreciation and amortization (Note 9,13) 

1 206 

712 

712

  Profit on sale of property, plant 
  and equipment and available-for-sale 

investments 

Income taxes (Note 11) 

Share of results of associated companies 
(Note 14) 

  Minority interest 

Financial income and expenses (Note 10) 

Impairment charges (Note 7) 

Share-based compensation (Note 22) 

  Restructuring charges 

Customer financing impairment charges

  and reversals 

Adjustments, total 

Change in net working capital

– 1 864 

1 522 

– 44 

– 459 

– 239 

63 

228 

856 

— 

1 269 

– 4 

1 357 

– 28 

60 

– 131

1 281

– 10

74

– 207 

– 322

51 

192 

— 

– 276 

1 857 

66

104

—

—

1 774

– 896

– 301

831

– 366

Increase in short-term receivable 

– 2 146 

– 1 770 

Increase (–)/decrease (+) in inventories 

– 245 

84 

Increase in interest-free short-term

  borrowings 

Change in net working capital 

2 996 

605 

893 

– 793 

The formation of Nokia Siemens Networks was completed through the contribu-
tion of certain tangible and intangible assets and certain business interests that 
comprised Nokia’s networks business and Siemens’ carrier-related operations. 
See Note 8.

33.  Subsequent events

Transfer of statutory pension liability in Finland 
to Ilmarinen and Varma 

On December 20, 2007, the Group announced its decision to transfer the Finnish 
statutory pension liability of Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks to the pension 
insurance companies Ilmarinen and Varma, respectively, as of March 1, 2008. The 
transfer did not affect the number of employees covered by the plan nor will it 
affect the current employees’ entitlement to pension benefits. At the transfer date, 
the Group has retained no direct or indirect obligation to pay employee benefits 
relating to employee service in current, prior or future periods.

The Group is currently evaluating the accounting impact of the transfer includ-

ing the recognition of unrecognized actuarial gains and losses.

Closure of Bochum site in Germany 

On January 15, 2008, the Group announced plans to discontinue the production of 
mobile devices in Germany and close its Bochum site by mid-2008. The company 
plans to move manufacturing to its other more cost-competitive sites in Europe. 
The Group also intends to discontinue other non-production activities at the 
Bochum site. The Group also announced plans to sell its Bochum-based line fit auto-
motive business and it is in negotiations to sell the adaptation software R&D entity 
also located in Bochum. The planned closure of the site in Bochum is estimated to 
affect approximately 2 300 Nokia employees.

The Group announced the following acquisitions and expects them to close during 
2008.

NAVTEQ 
On October 1, 2007, the Nokia and US-based digital map provider NAVTEQ announced 
a definitive agreement for Nokia to acquire a 100% ownership interest in NAVTEQ 
for approximately USD 8.1 billion (EUR 5.7 billion). NAVTEQ is a leading provider of 
comprehensive digital map information for automotive systems, mobile naviga-
tion devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business 
solutions. NAVTEQ also owns Traffic.com, a web and interactive service that provides 
traffic information and content to consumers. Completion of the acquisition is 
subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.

NAVTEQ’s results of operations will be included in the Group’s consolidated 
financial statements from the acquisition date and NAVTEQ’s current map data busi-
ness will form a separate reportable segment. The value of the synergies between 
NAVTEQ and the Group and the value of NAVTEQ’s assembled workforce will form 
the principal items expected to result in the recognition of goodwill. None of the 
goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Nokia plans to finance the 
acquisition with a combination of cash and debt, and has secured a commitment on 
the debt.

For its recently completed fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, NAVTEQ 
reported revenues, net profit, total assets and shareholders’ equity of USD 853 mil-
lion (EUR 591 million), USD 173 million (EUR 120 million), USD 1 322 million (EUR 916 
million) and USD 1 007 million (EUR 697 million), respectively.

Trolltech 
On January 28, 2008, Nokia and Norway-based software provider Trolltech ASA 
announced that they have entered into an agreement that Nokia will make a public 
voluntary offer to acquire a 100% ownership interest in Trolltech which offer has 
thereafter commenced. Trolltech is a recognized software provider with world-class 
software development platforms and frameworks. Completion of the acquisition 
is subject to customary closing conditions, including acceptance by shareholders 
representing more than 90% of the fully diluted share capital and the necessary 
regulatory approvals.

For its recently completed fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, Trolltech 
reported unaudited revenues, net loss, total assets and shareholders’ equity of NOK 
218 million (EUR 27 million), NOK 38 million (EUR 5 million), NOK 210 million (EUR 26 
million) and NOK 120 million (EUR 15 million), respectively.

Apertio Ltd. 
On January 2, 2008, Nokia Siemens Networks announced the acquisition of a 100% 
ownership interest in the UK-based subscriber-centric network specialist Apertio Ltd 
for approximately EUR 140 million. Apertio is a leading provider of open real-time 
subscriber data platforms and applications built specifically for mobile, fixed, and 
converged telecommunications operators. The acquisition of Apertio closed on 
February 11, 2008. The Group is in the process of evaluating the Apertio acquisition 
and expects to finalize the PPA during 2008.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

34.  Principal Nokia Group companies at 

December 31, 2007

Financial risks

% 

US 
DE 
GB 
KR 
CN 
NL 
HU 
IN 
IT 
ES 
BR 
NL 
FI 
DE 
IN 

Nokia Inc. 
Nokia GmbH 
Nokia UK Limited 
Nokia TMC Limited 
Nokia Telecommunications Ltd 
Nokia Finance International B.V.  
Nokia Komárom Kft 
Nokia India Pvt Ltd 
Nokia Italia S.pA. 
Nokia Spain S.A.U 
Nokia do Brazil Technologia Ltda 
Nokia Siemens Networks B.V.  
Nokia Siemens Networks Oy 
Nokia Siemens Networks GmbH & Co KG 
Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt. Ltd. 

Associated companies
Symbian Limited 

Parent 

Group
holding  majority

— 
100.0 
— 
100.0 
4.5 
100.0 
100.0 
100.0 
100.0 
100.0 
100.0 
— 
— 
— 
— 

100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
83.9
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0

50.0 1
50.0
50.0
50.0

The objective for Treasury activities in Nokia is twofold: to guarantee cost-efficient 
funding for the Group at all times, and to identify, evaluate and hedge financial risks 
in close co-operation with the business groups. There is a strong focus in Nokia on 
creating shareholder value. The Treasury activities supports this aim by minimizing 
the adverse effects caused by fluctuations in the financial markets on the profit-
ability of the underlying businesses and by managing the balance sheet structure 
of the Group.

Nokia has Treasury Centers in Geneva, Singapore/Beijing and New York/Sao 

Paolo, and a Corporate Treasury unit in Espoo. This international organization 
enables Nokia to provide the Group companies with financial services according to 
local needs and requirements.

Treasury activities is governed by policies approved by the CEO. Treasury Policy 

provides principles for overall financial risk management and determines the 
allocation of responsibilities for financial risk management in Nokia. Operating 
Procedures cover specific areas such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, use 
of derivative financial instruments, as well as liquidity and credit risk. Nokia is risk 
averse in its Treasury activities. 

a)  Market risk

— 

47.9

Foreign exchange risk

1  Nokia Siemens Networks B.V., the ultimate parent of the Nokia Siemens Networks group, is owned ap-
proximately 50% by each of Nokia and Siemens and consolidated by Nokia. Nokia effectively controls 
Nokia Siemens Networks as it has the ability to appoint key officers and the majority of the members 
of its Board of Directors, and accordingly, Nokia consolidates Nokia Siemens Networks. 

A complete list of subsidiaries and associated companies is included in Nokia’s 
Statutory Accounts.

35.  Risk Management

General risk management principles

Nokia’s overall risk management concept is based on visibility of the key risks 
preventing Nokia from reaching its business objectives. This covers all risk areas: 
strategic, operational, financial and hazard risks. Risk management at Nokia is 
a systematic and pro-active way to analyze, review and manage opportunities, 
threats and risks related to Nokia’s objectives rather than to solely eliminate risks.

Nokia operates globally and is thus exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from 
various currency combinations. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities 
together with expected cash flows from highly probable purchases and sales give 
rise to foreign exchange exposures. These transaction exposures are managed 
against various local currencies because of Nokia’s substantial production and sales 
outside the Euro zone.

According to the foreign exchange policy guidelines of the Group, which stays 
the same as in the previous year, material transaction foreign exchange exposures 
are hedged. Exposures are mainly hedged with derivative financial instruments 
such as forward foreign exchange contracts and foreign exchange options. The 
majority of financial instruments hedging foreign exchange risk have duration of 
less than a year. The Group does not hedge forecasted foreign currency cash flows 
beyond two years.

Since Nokia has subsidiaries outside the Euro zone, the euro-denominated val-
ue of the shareholders’ equity of Nokia is also exposed to fluctuations in exchange 
rates. Equity changes caused by movements in foreign exchange rates are shown as 
a translation difference in the Group consolidation.

Nokia uses, from time to time, foreign exchange contracts and foreign currency 

denominated loans to hedge its equity exposure arising from foreign net invest-
ments.

The principles documented in Nokia’s Risk Policy and accepted by the Audit 

At the end of year 2007 and 2006, following currencies represent a significant 

Committee of the Board of Directors require risk management and its elements to 
be integrated into business processes. One of the main principles is that the busi-
ness or function owner is also the risk owner, however, it is everyone’s responsibility 
at Nokia to identify risks preventing us from reaching our objectives.

Key risks are reported to the business and Group level management to cre-

ate assurance on business risks and to enable prioritization of risk management 
implementation at Nokia. In addition to general principles there are specific risk 
management policies covering, for example, treasury and customer business 
related credit risks.

portion of the currency mix in the outstanding financial instruments:

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2007 

2006

7 716 

5 853

1 912 
9 628 

1 205
7 058

2007, EURm 

USD 

JPY 

GBP 

INR

EURm 

FX derivatives used as cash flow 
hedges (net amount) 1 

FX derivatives used as net 
investment hedges (net amount) 2 

FX exposure from balance sheet 
items (net amount) 3 

FX derivatives not designated 
in a hedge relationship and 
carried at fair value through 
profit anc loss accounts 
(net amount) 3 

803 

1 274 

– 656 

—

— 

— 

2 204 

– 739 

— 

89 

– 216

33

Fixed rate instruments in
available-for-sale investment 
Floating rate instruments in
available-for-sale investment 

Equity price risk

– 2 361 

847 

– 127 

– 51

2006, EURm 

USD 

JPY 

GBP 

INR

FX derivatives used as cash flow 
hedges (net amount) 1 

– 2 439 

1 626 

– 526 

—

FX derivatives used as net 
investment hedges (net amount) 2  – 457 

— 

— 

– 785

617 

– 488 

196 

—

FX exposure from balance sheet 
items (net amount) 3 

FX derivatives not designated 
in a hedge relationship and 
carried at fair value through 
profit anc loss accounts 
(net amount) 3 

Nokia is exposed to market price risk as the result of market price movement in the 
quoted equity instruments held mainly for strategic business reasons.

Nokia has certain strategic minority investments in publicly quoted equity 

shares. The fair value of the equity investments which are subject to market price 
risk at December 31, 2007 was EUR 10 million (EUR 8 million in 2006). In addition, 
Nokia invests in private equity through Nokia Venture Funds, which, from time to 
time, could have holdings in equity instruments which are listed in stock exchanges. 
These investments are classified as available-for-sale carried at fair value. See Note 
15 for more details on available-for-sale investments.

Due to the insignificant amount of exposure to equity price risk, there are 
currently no outstanding derivative financial instruments designated as hedges of 
these equity investments.

Nokia is exposed to equity price risk on social security costs relating to stock 

compensation plans. Nokia hedges this risk by entering into cash settled equity 
swap and option contracts.

– 1 442 

564 

– 235 

—

Value-at-Risk

1  The FX derivatives are used to hedge the foreign exchange risk from forecasted highly probably 

cash flows related to sales, purchases and business acquisition activities. In some of the currencies, 
especially in US Dollar, Nokia has substantial foreign exchange risks in both estimated cash inflows 
and outflows, which have been netted in the table. See Note 20 for more details on hedge accounting. 
The underlying exposures which these hedges are entered for are not presented in the table, as they 
are not financial instruments as defined under IFRS 7. 

2  The FX derivatives are used to hedge the Group’s net investment exposure. The underlying exposures 
which these hedges are entered for are not presented in the table, as they are not financial instru-
ments as defined under IFRS 7. 

3  The balance sheet items which are denominated in the foreign currencies are hedged by a portion of 
FX derivatives not designated in a hedge relationship and carried at fair value through profit and loss 
accounts, resulting in offsetting FX gains or losses in the financial income and expenses. 

Interest rate risk

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk either through market value fluctuations 
of balance sheet items (i.e. price risk) or through changes in interest income or 
expenses (i.e. re-investment risk). Interest rate risk mainly arises through interest 
bearing liabilities and assets. Estimated future changes in cash flows and balance 
sheet structure also expose the Group to interest rate risk.

Nokia uses the Value-at-Risk (VaR) methodology to assess the Group exposures 
to foreign exchange (FX), interest rate, and equity risks. VaR is a statistical risk 
measurement of a potential fair value loss in market risk sensitive instruments, as 
the result of adverse changes in specified market factors, at a specified probability 
level, over a defined holding period.

In Nokia FX VaR is calculated by Monte Carlo simulation with a sufficient 
amount of random market rate scenarios to take the non-linear price function of 
certain FX derivative instruments into account. The variance-covariance methodol-
ogy is used to assess and measure the interest rate risk and equity price risk.

VaR is measured based upon volatilities and correlations of rates and prices 
calculated from a one-year set of historical market data, at 95% confidence level, 
over a one-month period. To reflect the most recent market conditions, the data is 
weighted by exponential moving averages with an appropriate decay factor.

This model implies that within a one-month period, the potential loss will not 

exceed the VaR estimate in 95% of the possible outcomes. In the remaining 5% 
of the possible outcomes, the potential loss will be at minimum equal to the VaR 
figure, and on average substantially higher.

The objective of interest rate risk management is to support Nokia in maximiz-

The VaR methodology uses a number of assumptions, such as, a) risks are mea-

ing its shareholder value by optimizing the balance between minimizing uncer-
tainty caused by fluctuations in interest rates and maximizing the consolidated net 
interest income and expense within risk limits.

The interest rate exposure of the Group is monitored and managed centrally. 

Due to the current balance sheet structure of Nokia, primary emphasis is placed on 
managing the interest rate risk of investments. Nokia uses the Value-at-Risk (VaR) 
methodology to assess and measure the interest rate risk in the investment port-
folio and related derivatives in managing material exposure from the investment 
portfolio.

At the reporting date, the interest rate profile of the Group’s interest-bearing 

available-for-sale investment is presented in the table below:

sured under average market conditions, assuming normal distribution of market 
risk factors; b) future movements in market risk factors follow estimated historical 
movements; c) the assessed exposures do not change during the holding period. 
Thus it is possible that, for any given month, the potential losses are different and 
could be substantially higher than the estimated VaR.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

41

 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

FX risk

b)  Credit risk

The VaR figures for the Group’s financial instruments which are sensitive to foreign 
exchange risks are presented in Table 1 below. As defined under IFRS 7, the financial 
instruments included in the VaR calculation are:

 » 

 » 

FX exposures from outstanding balance sheet items and other FX derivatives 
carried at fair value through profit and loss which are not in a hedge relation-
ship and are mostly used for hedging balance sheet FX exposure.

FX derivatives designated as forecasted cash flow hedges and net investment 
hedges. Most of the VaR is caused by these derivatives as forecasted cash flow 
and net investment exposures are not financial instruments as defined under 
IFRS 7 and thus not included in the VaR calculation.

Table 1  Foreign exchange position Value-at-Risk

At December 31 
Average for the year 
Range for the year 

VaR from financial instruments 1

2007 

246 
96 
57–246 

2006

77
92
67–134

1  The increase in the VaR in year-over-year comparison is mainly attributable to increased hedging of 

forecasted cash flows due to a business acquisition. 

Interest rate risk

The VaR for the Group interest rate exposure in the investment portfolio is pre-
sented in Table 2 below.

Table 2  Treasury investment portfolio Value-at-Risk

At December 31 
Average for the year 
Range for the year 

Equity price risk

2007 

8 
12 
5–27 

2006

11
15
10–21

The VaR for the Group equity investment in publicly traded companies is presented 
in Table 3 below.

Table 3  Equity investment Value-at-Risk

At December 31 
Average for the year 
Range for the year 

2007 

0.8 
0.5 
0.2–0.8 

2006

0.3
0.3
0.2–0.5

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obli-
gations resulting in financial loss to the Group. Credit risk arises from bank and cash, 
fixed income and money-market investments, derivative financial instruments, 
loans receivable as well as credit exposures to customers, including outstanding 
 receivables, financial guarantees and committed transactions. Credit risk is man-
aged separately for business related- and financial-credit exposures.

Except as detailed in the following table, the maximum exposure to credit risk 

is limited to the book value of the financial assets as included in Group’s balance 
sheet:

EURm 

Financial guarantees given on behalf of
customers or suppliers 

Loan commitments given but not used 

2007 

130 

270 
400 

2006

23

164
187

Business related credit risk

The Company aims to ensure highest possible quality in accounts receivable and 
loans due from customers and suppliers. The Group Credit Policy, approved by 
Group Executive Board, lays out the framework for the management of the business 
related credit risks in all Nokia group companies and affiliates.

Credit exposure is measured as the total of accounts receivable and loans out-

standing due from customers and other third parties and committed credits.

Group Credit Policy provides that credit decisions are based on credit rating. 
Group Rating Policy defines the rating principles. Ratings are approved by Nokia 
Group Rating Committee. Credit risks are approved and monitored according to the 
credit policy of each business entity. These policies are based on the Group Credit 
Policy. Concentrations of customer or country risks are monitored at the Nokia 
Group level. When appropriate, assumed credit risks are mitigated with the use of 
approved instruments, such as collateral or insurance and sale of selected receiv-
ables. Bad debt provisions are made if recovery of a credit becomes uncertain.

The Group has provided impairment allowances as needed, including on ac-
counts receivable and loans due from customers and other third parties not past 
due, based on the analysis of debtors’ credit quality and credit history. The Group 
establishes an allowance for impairment that represents an estimate of incurred 
losses. All receivables and loans due from customers and other third parties are 
considered on an individual basis for impairment testing.

Three customers account for approximately 4.9%, 2.9% and 2.5% (2006: 4.2%, 
4.0%, 3.2%) of Group accounts receivables and loans due from customers and other 
third parties as at December 31, 2007 while the top three credit exposures by coun-
try amounted to 8.7%, 6.9% and 6.5% (2006: 8.7%, 7.6%, 7.1%) respectively.

As at December 31, 2007, the carrying amount before deducting any impair-
ment allowance of accounts receivables related to customers other third parties for 
which impairment was provided amounted to EUR 3 011 million (2006: EUR 1 368 
million). The amount of provision taken against that portion of these receivables 
considered to be impaired was EUR 332 million (2006: EUR 212 million) (see also Note 
19 Valuation and qualifying accounts).

An amount of EUR 478 million (2006: EUR 518 million) relates to past due receiv-
ables for which no impairment loss was recognized. The aging of these receivables 
is as follows:

Past due 1–30 days 
Past due 31–180 days 
More than 180 days 

2007 

411 
66 
1 
478 

2006

394
101
23
518

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Baa1–Baa3

P-1

A1–A3

Aa1–Aa3

Aaa

As at December 31, 2007, the carrying amount before deducting any impairment al-
lowance of loans due from customers and other third parties for which impairment 
was provided amounted to EUR 161 million (2006: none). The amount of provision 
taken for these loans was EUR 19 million (2006: none).

There were no past due loans due from customers and other third parties. 

Financial credit risk

Financial instruments contain an element of risk of loss resulting from counterpar-
ties being unable to meet their obligations. This risk is measured and monitored 
centrally. Nokia minimizes financial credit risk by limiting its counterparties to a 
sufficient number of major banks and financial institutions, as well as through en-
tering into netting arrangements, which gives Nokia the right to offset in the case 
that the counterparty would not be able to fulfill the obligations.

Nokia’s investment decisions are based on strict creditworthiness criteria as 

defined in the Treasury Policy and Operating Procedure. As a result of the constant 
monitoring of its outstanding investments, Nokia does not have exposure of any 
significance to subprime loans via its investment portfolio.

The table below presents the breakdown of the outstanding available-for-sale 

fixed income and money market investment by sector and credit rating grades 
ranked as per Moody’s rating categories.

Fixed income and money-market investments 1, 2
EUR million

8 000

7 000

6 000

5 000

4 000

3 000

2 000

1 000

0

2006 

2007 

2006 

2007 

2006 

2007 

2006 

2007 

Banks 

Corporates 

Governments 

ABS

1  Fixed income and money-market investments include term deposits, investments in liquidity funds 

and investments in fixed income instruments classified as Available-for-sale. Available-for-sale invest-
ments are carried at fair value in 2007 and 2006.

2 

Included within fixed income and money-market investments is EUR 169 million of restricted invest-
ment at December 31, 2007 (EUR 10 million at December 31, 2006). They are restricted financial assets 
under various contractual or legal obligations.

73% of Nokia’s Bank and cash is held with banks of credit rating Aa2 or above (70% 
for 2006).

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

43

 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

c)  Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is defined as financial distress or extraordinary high financing costs 
arising due to a shortage of liquid funds in a situation where business conditions 
unexpectedly deteriorate and require financing. Transactional liquidity risk is de-
fined as the risk of executing a financial transaction below fair market value, or not 
being able to execute the transaction at all, within a specific period of time.

 » 

 » 

 » 

Local commercial paper program in Finland, totaling EUR 750 million

Euro Commercial Paper (ECP) program, totaling USD 500 million

US Commercial Paper (USCP) program, totaling USD 500 million

The objective of liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidity, 
and to ensure that it is available fast enough without endangering its value, in order 
to avoid uncertainty related to financial distress at all times.

Nokia guarantees a sufficient liquidity at all times by efficient cash manage-

ment and by investing in liquid interest bearing securities. The transactional 
liquidity risk is minimized by only entering into transactions where proper two-way 
quotes can be obtained from the market. Due to the dynamic nature of the underly-
ing business, Treasury also aims at maintaining flexibility in funding by keeping 
committed and uncommitted credit lines available. At the end of December 31, 2007, 
the committed facilities totaled EUR 3 270 million. The committed credit facilities 
are intended to be used primarily for US and Euro Commercial Paper Programs back 
up purposes. The average commitment fee on the facilities is 0.041% per annum.

The most significant existing funding programs include: 

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

Revolving Credit Facility of USD 2 000 million, maturing 2008

Credit Facility of EUR 500 million, maturing 2011

Revolving Credit Facility of USD 2 000 million, maturing in 2012

Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program, totaling EUR 3 000 million

None of the above programs have been used to a significant degree in 2007. 

Nokia’s international creditworthiness facilitates the efficient use of interna-
tional capital and loan markets. The ratings of Nokia from credit rating agencies 
have not changed during the year. The ratings as at December 31, 2007, were:

Short-term 

Long-term  

Standard & Poor’s 
Moody’s  
Standard & Poor’s  
Moody’s  

A-1
P-1
A
A1

The following table below is an undiscounted cash flow analysis for both financial 
liabilities and financial assets that are presented on the balance sheet, and off-
balance sheet instruments such as loan commitments according to their remaining 
contractual maturity. Line-by-line reconciliation with the balance sheet as such is 
not possible.

At December 31, 2007, EURm 

Non-current financial assets

Long-term loans receivable 

  Other non-current assets 

Loan commitments obtained 

Current financial assets

Current portion of long-term loans receivable 

Short-term loans receivable 

  Available-for-sale investments 

Cash 

Cash flows related to derivative financial assets net settled :

  Derivative contracts-receipts 

Cash flows related to derivative financial assets gross settled:

  Derivative contracts-receipts 

  Derivative contracts-payments 

  Accounts receivable 1, 2 

Non-current financial liabilities

Long-term liabilities 

Loan commitments given 

Current financial liabilities

Current portion of long-term loans 

Short-term liabilities 

 Cash flows related to derivative financial liabilities net settled:

  Derivative contracts-payments 

 Cash flows related to derivative financial liabilities gross settled:

  Derivative contracts– receipts 

  Derivative contracts-payments 

 Accounts payable 1 

44 

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Due within 
3  
months 

Due between 
3 and 12 
months 

Due between 
1 and 3 
years 

Due between 
3 and 5 
years 

Due beyond
5
years

— 

— 

— 

5 

16 

6 543 

2 125 

24 

19 459 

– 19 331 

7 398 

– 10 

– 178 

– 115 

– 617 

– 13 

16 207 

– 16 317 

– 6 986 

— 

— 

1 385 

165 

8 

1 012 

— 

15 

394 

– 384 

1 720 

– 3 

– 39 

– 61 

– 105 

– 10 

635 

– 633 

– 88 

7 

6 

500 

— 

— 

2 003 

— 

8 

65 

– 69 

381 

– 53 

– 21 

— 

— 

— 

70 

– 65 

— 

3 

— 

1 385 

— 

— 

343 

— 

1 

— 

— 

— 

– 130 

– 18 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

1

—

—

—

—

355

—

1

—

—

—

– 70

– 14

—

—

—

—

—

—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Due within 
3  
months 

Due between 
3 and 12 
months 

Due between 
1 and 3 
years 

Due between 
3 and 5 
years 

Due beyond
5
years

— 

— 

— 

23 

— 

2 454 

1 479 

— 

15 032 

– 14 986 

4 456 

1 

— 

– 160 

— 

14 242 

– 14 301 

– 3 706 

1 

1 

— 

4 

— 

801 

— 

2 

408 

– 393 

950 

3 

— 

– 2 

– 1 

236 

– 244 

– 22 

11 

7 

— 

— 

— 

3 396 

0 

4 

— 

— 

115 

8 

164

— 

— 

– 1 

— 

— 

-4 

14 

— 

— 

— 

— 

547 

— 

1 

— 

— 

— 

8 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

—

—

1 524

—

—

374

—

—

—

—

—

69

—

—

—

—

—

—

At December 31, 2006, EURm 

Non-current financial assets

Long-term loans receivables 

  Other non-current financial assets 

Loan commitments obtained 

Current financial assets

Short-term loans receivables 

Current portion of long-term loans receivable 

  Available-for-sale investments 

Cash 

Cash flows related to derivative financial assets net settled :

  Derivative contracts-receipts 

Cash flows related to derivative financial assets gross settled:

  Derivative contracts-receipts 

  Derivative contracts-payments 

  Accounts receivables 1, 2 

Non-current financial liabilities

Long-term liabilities 

Loan commitments given 

Current financial liabilities

Current portion of long-term loans 

Short-term liabilities 

Cash flows related to derivative financial liabilities net settled:

  Derivative contracts-payments 

Cash flows related to derivative financial liabilities gross settled:

  Derivative contracts-receipts 

  Derivative contracts-payments 

 Accounts payable 

1  The fair values of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their carrying values 

due to their short term nature. 

2  Accounts receivable maturity analysis does not include accrued receivables and receivables accounted 

based on the percentage of completion method of EUR 1 700 million (2006: EUR 367 million). 

Hazard risk

Nokia strives to ensure that all financial, reputation and other losses to the Group 
and our customers are minimized through preventive risk management measures 
or purchase of insurance. Insurance is purchased for risks, which cannot be inter-
nally managed. The objective is to ensure that Group’s hazard risks, whether related 
to physical assets (e.g. buildings) or intellectual assets (e.g. Nokia) or potential 
liabilities (e.g. product liability) are optimally insured taking into account both cost 
as well as retention levels.

Nokia purchases both annual insurance policies for specific risks as well as 

multi-line and/or multi-year insurance policies, where available.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

45

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Parent company financial statements
according to Finnish Accounting Standards

Profit and loss accounts, parent company, FAS

Balance sheets, parent company, FAS

Financial year ended December 31 

Notes 

2007 
EURm 

2006
EURm

Net sales 

Cost of sales 

Gross margin 

Selling and marketing expenses 

Research and development expenses 

Administrative expenses 

Other operating expenses 

Other operating income  

30 907 

32 213 

– 20 995 

– 23 165

9 912 

9 048

– 1 328 

– 2 894 

– 566 

– 195 

139 

– 1 446

– 3 777

– 820

– 506

438

December 31 

A S S E T S

Fixed assets and other non-current assets

Intangible assets 

Capitalized development costs 

Intangible rights 

  Other long-term expenses 

Tangible assets 

Operating profit 

2, 3 

5 068 

2 937

Investments

Financial income and expenses

Income from long-term investments

  Dividend income from Group companies 

2 585 

4 447

  Dividend income from other companies 

Interest income from Group companies  

Other interest and financial income

Interest income from Group companies  

Interest income from other companies  

  Other financial income from other companies 

Exchange gains and losses 

Interest expenses and other financial expenses

Interest expenses to Group companies 

Interest expenses to other companies 

  Other financial expenses 

Financial income and expenses, total 

3 

3 

250 

7 

1 

– 22 

– 168 

– 19 

– 2 

2 638 

1

1

355

2

—

53

– 385

– 4

– 3

4 467 

Profit before extraordinary items and taxes 

7 706 

7 404

Extraordinary items

  Group contributions 

Extraordinary items, total 

— 

— 

33

33

Investments in subsidiaries 

Investments in associated companies 

Long-term loan receivables
from Group companies 

Long-term loan receivables 
from other companies 

  Other non-current assets 

Current assets

Inventories and work in progress

  Raw materials and supplies 

  Work in progress 

Finished goods 

Receivables

Trade debtors from Group companies 

Trade debtors from other companies 

Short-term loan receivables 
from Group companies 

Short-term loan receivables 
from other companies 

  Prepaid expenses and accrued income 

Profit before taxes 

7 706 

7 437

from Group companies 

Income taxes

for the year 

from previous years 

Net profit 

  Prepaid expenses and accrued income 

from other companies 

– 1 314 

– 34 
6 358 

– 759

5 
6 683

Bank and cash 
Total 

See Notes to the financial statements of the parent company.

See Notes to the financial statements of the parent company.

Notes 

2007 
EURm 

2006
EURm

4

5 

6 

6 

6 

106 

48 

4 

158 

— 

250

61

5 

316  

—  

6 564 

3 682

9 

9 

— 

4 

6

35

12

5

6 586 

3 740

72 

294 

72 

438 

149 

141

251

541  

958 

1 405 

1 369

1 885

8 219 

4 897

40 

7

1 942 

2 495 

1 372 

965 

13 936 

11 618 

212 
21 330 

204
16 419  

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December 31 

Notes 

2007 
EURm 

2006
EURm

S H A R E H O L D E R S ’   E Q U I T Y   A N D   L I A B I L I T I E S

Shareholders’ equity 

Share capital 

Share issue premium 

  Treasury shares 

  Reserve for invested non-restricted equity 

  Retained earnings 

  Net profit for the year 

7

7 

7, 8 

7, 8 

7, 8 

Provisions

  Other provisions 

Liabilities

Short-term liabilities

Current finance liabilities from Group companies 

5 332 

2 810 

Current finance liabilities from other companies 

  Advance payments from other companies 

  Trade creditors to Group companies 

  Trade creditors to other companies 

  Accrued expenses and prepaid income 

to Group companies 

  Accrued expenses and prepaid income 

to other companies 

24 

7 

1 222 

881 

2 

72

1 127 

1 154 

122 

94

2 632 

10 220 

1 762

7 021 

Parent company

Cash flow statements, parent company, FAS

Financial year ended December 31 

Cash flow from operating activities

Net profit 

  Adjustments, total 

246 

— 

246 

2 312 

Net profit before change in net working capital 

Change in net working capital 

– 3 147 

– 2 054

Cash generated from operations 

3 299 

4 354 

6 358 

11 110 

— 

2 090

6 683

9 277 

— 

121

Interest received 

Interest paid 

  Other financial income and expenses 

Income taxes paid 

Cash flow before extraordinary items 

Extraordinary income and expenses  

Notes 

2007 
EURm 

2006
EURm

12 

12 

6 358 

– 925 

5 433 

150 

5 583 

256 

– 182 

– 40 

– 822 

4 795 

33 

6 683

– 3 293

3 390

32

3 422

359

– 388

22

– 628

2 787

– 16

Net cash from operating activities 

4 828 

2 771

Cash flow from investing activities

Investments in shares 

Additions to capitalized development costs 

Capital expenditures 

Proceeds from sale of shares 

Long-term loans made to customers 

Proceeds from repayment and sale 
of long-term loans receivable 

Proceeds from other long-term receivables 

Proceeds from short-term receivables 

Dividends received 

– 50 

– 90 

– 28 

37 

– 11 

11 

28 

– 3 372 

672 

– 135

– 127

– 38

1

– 11

56

14

6 911

2 013

Net cash used in investing activities 

– 2 803 

8 684

Cash flow from financing activities

Proceeds from share issue 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Purchase of treasury shares 

Dividends paid 

987 

2 508 

— 

– 3 826 

– 1 686 

46

—

– 6 451

– 3 366

– 1 512

Net cash used in financing activities 

– 2 017 

– 11 283

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

8 

204 

172 

32

Total 

21 330 

16 419 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

212 

204

See Notes to the financial statements of the parent company.

See Notes to the financial statements of the parent company.

Parent company 

47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements of the parent company

1.  Accounting principles

2.  Personnel expenses

The Parent company Financial Statements are prepared according to Finnish 
 Accounting Standards (FAS).

EURm  

See Note 1 to Notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Wages and salaries 
Pension expenses 
Other social expenses 
Personnel expenses as per 
profit and loss account 

2007 

1 059 
165 
41 

2006

1 395
218
97

1 265 

1 710

Management compensation

The following table sets forth the salary and cash incentive information awarded 
and paid or payable by the company to the Chief Executive Officer and President of 

Nokia Corporation for fiscal years 2005–2007 as well as the share-based compensa-
tion expense relating to equity-based awards, expensed by the company.

2007 

2006 

2005

EUR 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 
President and CEO 1 

Base 
salary 

Cash 

Share-based 
incentive  compensation 
payments 

expense 

Base 
salary 

Cash 

Share-based 
incentive  compensation 
payments 

expense 

Base 
salary 

Cash 

Share-based
incentive  compensation
payments 

expense

1 037 619 

2 348 877 

4 805 722 

898 413 

664 227 

2 108 197 

623 524 

947 742 

666 313

1  President and CEO as of June 1, 2006; and President and COO October 1, 2005–June 1, 2006; Executive 
Vice President and General Manager and President of Mobile Phones January 1, 2004–October 1, 2005.

Total remuneration of the Group Executive Board awarded for the fiscal years 
2005–2007 was EUR 13 634 791 in 2007 (EUR 8 574 443 in 2006 and EUR 14 684 602 in 
2005), which consisted of base salaries and cash incentive payments. Total share-

based compensation expense relating to equity-based awards, expensed by the 
company was EUR 19 837 583 in 2007 (EUR 15 349 337 in 2006 and EUR 8 295 227 in 
2005).

Board of Directors

The following table depicts the annual remuneration structure paid to the members 
of our Board of Directors, as resolved by the Annual General Meetings in the respec-
tive years.

2007 

2006 

2005

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares  
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares  
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1

Shares 
received

375 000 

150 000 

155 000 

140 000 

130 000 

130 000 

130 000 

155 000 

140 000 

140 000 

8 110 

3 245 

3 351 

3 027 

2 810 

2 810 

2 810 

3 351 

3 027 

3 027 

375 000 

110 000 

120 000 

 — 

110 000 

 — 

 — 

135 000 

120 000 

120 000 

8 035 

2 356 

2 570 

 — 

2 356 

 — 

 — 

2 892 

2 570 

2 570 

165 000 

110 000 

120 000 

 — 

110 000 

 — 

 — 

135 000 

 — 

120 000 

5 011

3 340

3 644

 —

3 340

 —

 —

4 100

 —

3 644

Board of Directors 

Chairman
Jorma Ollila 2 

Vice Chairman
Dame Marjorie Scardino 3 

Georg Ehrnrooth 4 

Lalita D. Gupte 5 

Dr. Bengt Holmström 6 

Dr. Henning Kagermann 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 7 

Per Karlsson 8 

Keijo Suila 9 

Vesa Vainio 10 

11

1  Approximately 60% of the gross annual fee is paid in cash and the remaining 40% is paid in Nokia 

5  The 2007 fee of Ms. Gupte amounted to a total of EUR 140 000, consisting of fee of 130 000 for services 

shares purchased from the market and included in the table under “Shares Received.”

as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee.

2  This table includes fees paid for Mr. Ollila, Chairman, for his services as Chairman of the Board, only.

6  The 2007 fee of Mr. Holmström amounted to EUR 130 000 for services as a member of the Board. The 

3  The 2007 fee of Ms. Scardino amounted to a total of EUR 150 000 for services as Vice Chairman. The 

2005 and 2006 fees of Mr. Holmström amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board.

2006 and 2005 fees of Ms. Scardino amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board.

7  This table includes fees paid for Mr. Kallasvuo for his services as a member of the Board, only.

4  The 2007 fee of Mr. Ehrnrooth amounted to a total of EUR 155 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 

8  The 2007 fee of Mr. Karlsson amounted to a total of EUR 155 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 

for services as a member of the Board and EUR 25 000 for services as Chairman of the Audit Committee. 
The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. Ehrnrooth consisted of a fee of EUR 110 000 for services as a member of 
the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee.

for services as a member of the Board and EUR 25 000 for services as Chairman of the Personnel Com-
mittee. The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. Karlsson amounted to a total of EUR 135 000, consisting of a fee 
of EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board and EUR 25 000 for services as Chairman of the 
Audit Committee.

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9  The 2007 fee of Mr. Suila amounted to a total of EUR 140 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 for 

services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee. 
The 2006 fee of Mr. Suila amounted to a total of EUR 120 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 110 000 for 
services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee.

10  The 2007 fee of Mr. Vainio amounted to a total of EUR 140 000 consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 for 
services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Committee. 
The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. Vainio amounted to a total of EUR 120 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 
110 000 for services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit 
Committee.

11  Daniel R. Hesse, who was re-elected as a Nokia Board member in the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 

2007, was paid the annual fee of EUR 130 000 for services as a member of the Board, prior to his resig-
nation announced on December 28, 2007. This amount included 2 810 shares. The 2006 and 2005 fees 
of Mr. Hesse amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board, which amounts included 
2 356 shares in 2006 and 2 340 shares in 2005.

Retirement benefits of certain Group Executive Board Members

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo can, as part of his service contract, retire at the age of 60 
with full retirement benefit should he be employed by Nokia at the time. The full 
retirement benefit is calculated as if Mr. Kallasvuo had continued his service with 
Nokia through the statutory retirement age of 65. Hallstein Moerk, following his 
arrangement with a previous employer, has also in his current position at Nokia a 
retirement benefit of 65% of his pensionable salary beginning at the age of 62. Early 
retirement is possible at the age of 55 with reduced benefits. Simon Beresford-Wylie 
participates in the Nokia International Employee Benefit Plan (NIEBP). The NIEBP is 
a defined contribution retirement arrangement provided to some Nokia employees 
on international assignments. The contributions to NIEBP are funded two-thirds by 
Nokia and one-third by the employee. Because Mr. Beresford-Wylie also participates 
in the Finnish TEL system, the company contribution to NIEBP is 1.3% of annual 
earnings.

Personnel average 

Production 
Marketing 
R&D 
Administration 

2007 

2006

3 965 
1 187 
9 732 
2 580 
17 464 

6 194
1 444
13 544
3 121
24 303

Personnel, December 31 

15 070 

24 333

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company

4.  Intangible assets

EURm  

2007 

2006

Capitalized development costs
Acquisition cost January 1  
Additions  
Accumulated amortization relating to
additions December 31 
Disposals  
Accumulated amortization relating to 
deductions December 31 
Accumulated amortiza tion December 31 
Net carrying amount December 31 

Intangible rights
Acquisition cost January 1  
Additions  
Accumulated amortization relating to 
additions December 31 
Disposals  
Accumulated amortization relating to 
deductions December 31 
Accumulated amortization December 31 
Net carrying amount December 31 

Other intangible assets
Acquisition cost January 1  
Additions  
Accumulated amortization relating to 
additions December 31 
Disposals  
Accumulated amortization relating to 
deductions December 31 
Accumulated amortization December 31 
Net carrying amount December 31 

5.  Tangible assets

1 605 
90 

– 1 
– 1 336 

1 158 
– 1 410 
106 

310 
25 

– 4 
– 75 

66 
– 274 
48 

8 
4 

– 2 
– 6 

3 
– 3 
4 

1 517
127

– 5
– 39

39
– 1 389
250

311
37

– 5
– 38

38
– 282
61

7
3

—
– 2

—
– 3
5

At the end of 2007 and 2006 the parent company had no tangible assets. These 
assets were leased from Nokia Asset Management Oy, a company wholly owned by 
Nokia Corporation.  

3.  Depreciation and amortization 

6.  Investments

EURm  

2007 

2006

EURm  

Depreciation and amortization by asset class category 
Intangible assets

Capitalized development costs 
Intangible rights 

Tangible assets 
Total 

Depreciation and amortization by function
R&D 
Production 
Selling, marketing and administration 
Total 

55 
28 
2 
85 

67 
1 
17 
85 

137
31
—
168

149
2
17
168

Investments in subsidiaries
Acquisition cost January 1  
Additions  
Disposals  
Net carrying amount December 31 

Investments in associated companies
Acquisition cost January 1  
Additions 
Disposals  
Net carrying amount December 31 

Investments in other shares
Acquisition cost January 1  
Additions  
Disposals  
Net carrying amount December 31 

2007 

2006

3 682 
5 454 
– 2 572 
6 564 

3 565
148
– 31
3 682

6 
3 
— 
9 

5 
— 
– 1 
4 

7
4
– 5
6

5
—
—
5

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company 

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Notes to the financial statements of the parent company

7.  Shareholders' equity 

Parent company, EURm 

Balance at January 1, 2005 

Share issue 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

  Acquisitions of treasury shares 

  Dividend 

  Adoption of IAS 39(R)   

  Net profit 

Balance at December 31, 2005 

Share issue 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

  Acquisitions of treasury shares 

Settlement of performance shares 

  Dividend 

  Net profit 

Balance at December 31, 2006 

Share issue 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

  Acquisitions of treasury shares 

Settlement of performance shares 

Share 
capital 

Share 
issue 
premium 

Treasury 
shares 

Reserve
for invested
non-
restricted  
equity 

Retained
earnings 

Total

280 

2 230 

– 2 012 

— 

10 163 

10 661

– 14 

2 

14 

2 664 

– 4 266 

266 

2 246 

– 3 614 

— 

– 20 

246 

46 

20 

2 312 

46 

4 927 

– 3 404 

37 

– 2 054 

— 

2 733 

– 3 884 

58 

– 2 664 

– 1 463 

71 

2 422 

8 529 

– 4 927 

– 1 512 

6 683 

8 773 

– 2 733 

– 1 686 

6 358 

10 712 

2

—

– 4 266

– 1 463

71

2 422

7 427

46

—

– 3 404

37

– 1 512

6 683

9 277

46

—

– 3 884

58

941

– 1 686

6 358

11 110

  Reserve for invested non-restricted equity 

– 2 358 

3 299 

  Dividend 

  Net profit 

Balance at December 31, 2007 

246 

— 

– 3 147 

3 299 

8.  Distributable earnings

10.  Leasing contracts

EURm  

Reserve for invested non-restricted equity 
Retained earnings from previous years 
Net profit for the year 
Retained earnings, total 
Treasury shares 
Distributable earnings, December 31 

2007 

2006

3 299 
4 354 
6 358 
14 011 
– 3 147 
10 864 

—
2 090
6 683
8 773
– 2 054
6 719

At December 31, 2007 the leasing contracts of the Parent Company amounted to 
EUR 25 million (EUR 428 million in 2006). EUR 12 million will expire in 2008 (EUR 408 
million in 2006).

11.  Loans granted to the management of the company

There were no loans granted to the members of the Group Executive Board and 
Board of Directors at December 31, 2007. 

9.  Commitments and contingencies

EURm  

2007 

2006

Contingent liabilities on behalf of Group companies
Guarantees for loans 
Leasing guarantees 
Other guarantees 
Contingent liabilities on behalf of other companies
Guarantees for loans 
Other guarantees 

104 
213 
89 

3 
— 

151
291
343

23
1

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12.  Notes to cash flow statements

17.  Income tax

EURm  

2007 

2006

EURm  

Adjustments for:
  Depreciation 
Income taxes 
Financial income and expenses 
Impairment of intangible assets 
Impairment of non-current 
  available-for-sale investments  
  Other operating income and expenses 
Adjustments, total  

Change in net working capital

Short-term trade receivables,
increase (–), decrease (+) 
Inventories, increase (–), decrease (+) 
Interest-free short-term liabilities,
increase (+), decrease (–) 
Change in net working capital 

85 
1 348 
– 2 638 
177 

1 
102 
– 925 

2 856 
102 

– 2 808 
150 

168
754
– 4 467
—

34
218
– 3 293

– 361
143

250
32

13.  Principal Nokia Group companies 

on December 31, 2007

See Note 34 to Notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

14.  Nokia Shares and Shareholders

See Nokia Shares and Shareholders p. 52–55.

15.  Accrued income

EURm  

Taxes 
Other 
Total 

16.  Accrued expenses

EURm  

Personnel expenses 
Taxes 
Other 
Total 

2007 

2006

— 
3 314 
3 314 

188
3 272
3 460

2007 

2006

207 
338 
2 209 
2 754 

297
—
1 680
1 977

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company

Income tax from operations  
Other income tax 
Total 

2007 

2006

1 314 
— 
1 314 

750
9
759

Income taxes are shown separately in the Notes to the financial statements as they 
have been shown as a one-line item on the face of the profit and loss statement.

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company 

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Nokia shares and shareholders

Shares and share capital

number of shares issued was 3 982 811 957.

On December 31, 2007, the total number of shares 

Nokia has one class of shares. Each Nokia share entitles 
the holder to one vote at General Meetings of Nokia. 

On December 31, 2007, the share capital of Nokia 

included 136 862 005 shares owned by Group com-
panies representing approximately 3.4% of the share 
capital and the total voting rights.

Corporation was EUR 245 896 461.96 and the total 

To align the Articles of Association of Nokia 

with the new Finnish Companies Act, effective as of 
September 1, 2006, the Annual General Meeting held 
on May 3, 2007, amended the Articles of Association 
to the effect that the provisions on minimum and 
maximum share capital as well as on the par value of a 
share were removed.

Share capital and shares December 31, 2007 

Share capital, EURm 

Shares (1 000, par value EUR 0.06) 

Shares owned by the Group (1 000) 

2007 

246 

2006 

246 

2005 

266 

2004 

280 

2003

288

3 982 811 

4 095 043 

4 433 887 

4 663 761 

4 796 292

136 862 

129 312 

261 511 

176 820 

96 024

Number of shares excluding shares owned by the Group (1 000) 

3 845 949 

3 965 730 

4 172 376 

4 486 941 

4 700 268

Average number of shares excluding shares
owned by the Group during the year (1 000), basic 

Average number of shares excluding shares
owned by the Group during the year (1 000), diluted 

Number of registered shareholders 1 

1  Each account operator is included in the figure as only one registered shareholder. 

3 885 408 

4 062 833 

4 365 547 

4 593 196 

4 761 121

3 932 008 

4 086 529 

4 371 239 

4 600 337 

4 761 160

103 226  

119 143 

126 352 

142 095 

133 991

Key ratios December 31, 2007 IFRS (calculation see page 58) 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004 

2003

Earnings per share from net profit, EUR

Earnings per share, basic 

Earnings per share, diluted 

P/E ratio 

(Nominal) dividend per share, EUR 

Total dividends paid, EURm 1 

Payout ratio 

Dividend yield, % 

Shareholders’ equity per share, EUR 

Market capitalization, EURm 2 

*   Board’s proposal.

1  Calculated for all the shares of the company as of the applicable year-end.

2  Shares owned by the Group companies are not included.

1.85 

1.83 

14.34 

0.53 * 

2 111 * 

0.29 * 

2.00 

3.84 

1.06 

1.05 

 14.60 

0.43 

1 761 

0.41 

 2.80 

3.02 

0.83 

0.83 

18.61 

0.37 

1 641 

0.45 

2.4 

2.95 

0.69 

0.69 

16.84 

0.33 

1 539 

0.48 

2.8 

3.21 

0.74

0.74

18.53

0.30

1 439

0.41

2.2

3.26

101 995 

61 390 

64 463 

52 138 

65 757

Authorizations

Authorization to increase the share capital
The Board of Directors had been authorized by Nokia 
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 
March 30, 2006, to decide on an increase of the share 
capital by a maximum of EUR 48 540 000 offering a 
maximum of 809 000 000 new shares. In 2007, the 
Board of Directors did not increase the share capital 
on the basis of this authorization. The authorization 
expired on March 30, 2007.

At the Annual General Meeting held on May 3, 
2007, Nokia shareholders authorized the Board of Di-
rectors to issue a maximum of 800 000 000 new shares 
through one or more issues of shares or special rights 
entitling to shares, including stock options. The Board 
of Directors may issue either new shares or shares 
held by the Company. The authorization includes the 
right for the Board to resolve on all the terms and 
conditions of such issuances of shares and special 
rights, including to whom the shares and the special 
rights may be issued. In 2007, the Board of Directors 

did not increase the share capital on the basis of this 
authorization. The authorization is effective until 
June 30, 2010.

At the end of 2007, the Board of Directors had 

no other authorizations to issue shares, convertible 
bonds, warrants or stock options.

Other authorizations
At the Annual General Meeting held on March 30, 
2006, Nokia shareholders authorized the Board of 
Directors to repurchase a maximum of 405 000 000 
Nokia shares. In 2007, Nokia repurchased 45 220 000 
Nokia shares on the basis of this authorization. The 
authorization expired on March 30, 2007.

At the Annual General Meeting held on May 3, 
2007, Nokia shareholders authorized the Board of 
Directors to repurchase a maximum of 380 000 000 
Nokia shares by using funds in the unrestricted share-
holders’ equity. The amount of shares corresponds to 
less than 10% of all shares of the company. In 2007, 
Nokia repurchased a total of 135 370 000 shares under 
this buy-back authorization, as a result of which the 

unused authorization amounted to 244 630 000 shares 
on December 31, 2007. The shares may be repurchased 
under the buy-back authorization in order to carry 
out the company’s stock repurchase plan. In addition, 
shares may be repurchased in order to develop the 
capital structure of the company, to finance or carry 
out acquisitions or other arrangements, to settle 
the company’s equity-based incentive plans, to be 
transferred for other purposes, or to be cancelled. This 
authorization is effective until June 30, 2008.

Authorizations proposed to the Annual 
General Meeting 2008
The Board of Directors will propose to the Annual 
General Meeting that the Annual General Meeting 
authorize the Board of Directors to repurchase a 
maximum of 370 000 000 Nokia shares by using funds 
in the unrestricted shareholders’ equity. The proposed 
amount of shares corresponds to less than 10% of all 
shares of the company. It is proposed that the authori-
zation be effective until June 30, 2009.

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Share and bonus issues 2003–2007

Year 

2003 

Type of Issue 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 1997 

Share issue to stockholders of Eizel Technologies Inc. 

Total 

2004 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 1999 (A) 

Total 

2005 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2003 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2003 3Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2004 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2004 3Q 

Total 

2006 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2003 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2003 3Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2003 4Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2004 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2004 3Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2004 4Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2005 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2005 3Q 

Total 

2007 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2002 A/B 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2001C 1Q/02 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2001C 3Q/02 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2001C 4Q/02 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2003 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2003 3Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2003 4Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2004 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2004 3Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2004 4Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2005 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2005 3Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2005 4Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2006 1Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2006 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2006 3Q 

Total 

Nokia shares and shareholders

Subscription
price or amount 
of bonus issue  
EUR 

Number of 
new shares 
(1 000) 

Date of 
payment 

Net 
proceeds 
EURm 

New share
capital
EURm

3.23 

14.76 

16.89 

14.95 

12.71 

11.79 

9.44 

14.95 

12.71 

15.05 

11.79 

9.44 

12.35 

12.79 

13.09 

17.89 

26.06 

12.99 

16.86 

14.95 

12.71 

15.05 

11.79 

9.44 

12.35 

12.79 

13.09 

14.48 

14.99 

18.02 

15.37 

7 160 

1 225 

8 385 

5 

5 

61 

6 

55 

3 

125 

2 287 

32 

3 

523 

9 

17 

174 

2 

3 047 

43 513 

17 

243 

49 

9 683 

53 

48 

1 569 

30 

25 

1 350 

4 

13 

13 

631 

7 

2003 

2003 

2004 

2005 

2005 

2005 

2005 

2006 

2006 

2006 

2006 

2006 

2006 

2006 

2006 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

23.11 

18.08 

41.19 

0.09 

0.09 

0.91 

0.08 

0.65 

0.02 

1.66 

34.19 

0.41 

0.05 

6.16 

0.08 

0.21 

2.22 

0.03 

43.34 

778 

0.44 

3

0.83

145 

0.67 

0.72 

18 

0.29 

0.30 

17 

0.06 

0.19 

0.19 

11 

0.12

0.43

0.07

0.50

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.01

0.14

0.00

0.00

0.03

0.00

0.00

0.01

0.00

0.18

0.15

0.03

0.02

57 248 

975.81 

0.20

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Nokia shares and shareholders

Reductions of share capital

Type of reduction 

Cancellation of shares 

Cancellation of shares 

Cancellation of shares 

Cancellation of shares 

Share turnover (all stock exchanges)

Number of 
shares 
(1 000, par value 
EUR 0.06) 

Amount of 
reduction of the 
share capital 
EURm 

Amount of 
reduction of the 
restricted capital 
EURm 

Amount of
reduction of the
retained earnings
EURm

132 536 

230 000 

341 890 

169 500 

7.95 

13.80 

20.51 

— 

— 

— 

—

—

—

Year 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

Share turnover (1 000) 

Total number of shares (1 000) 

% of total number of shares 

2007 

12 695 999 

3 982 812 

319 

2006 

2005 

12 480 730 

4 095 043 

305 

12 977 232 

4 433 887 

293 

2004 

14 091 430 

4 663 761 

302 

2003

11 788 172

4 796 282

246

Share prices, EUR (Helsinki Stock Exchange)

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004 

2003

Low/high 
Average 1 

Year-end 

14.63/28.60 

14.61/18.65 

10.75/15.75 

8.97/18.79 

11.44/16.16

20.82 

26.52 

15.97 

15.48 

13.20 

15.45 

12.84 

11.62 

14.12

13.71

1  Calculated by weighting average price with daily volumes.

Share prices, USD (New York Stock Exchange)

ADS 

Low/high 
Average 1 

Year-end 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004 

2003

19.08/41.10 

17.72/23.10 

13.92/18.62 

11.03/23.22 

12.67/18.45

29.28 

38.39 

19.98 

20.32 

16.39 

18.30 

15.96 

15.67 

15.99

17.00

1  Calculated by weighting average price with daily volumes.

Nokia share prices on the Helsinki Stock Exchange
EUR

Nokia ADS prices on the New York Stock Exchange
USD

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

45

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

01/03 

01/04 

01/05 

01/06 

01/07 

01/07 

01/07

01/03 

01/04 

01/05 

01/06 

01/07 

01/07 

01/07

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Nokia shares and shareholders

Total number 
of shares 

% of all 
shares 

% of all

voting rights 2

15 807 989 

14 220 000 

11 257 946 

10 000 000 

8 074 889 

5 700 000 

4 288 896 

3 850 000 

3 551 100 

2 785 424 

0.40 

0.36 

0.28 

0.25 

0.20 

0.14 

0.11 

0.10 

0.09 

0.07 

0.41

0.37

0.29

0.26

0.21

0.15

0.11

0.10

0.09

0.07

Shareholders, December 31, 2007

Shareholders registered in Finland represented 
11.05% and shareholders registered in the name of a 
nominee represented 88.95% of the total number of 
shares of Nokia Corporation. The number of registered 
shareholders was 103 226 on December 31, 2007. Each 
account operator (26) is included in this figure as only 
one registered shareholder. 

Nominee registered shareholders include holders 

of American Depositary Receipts (ADR). As of Decem-
ber 31, 2007, ADRs represented 25.44% of the total 
number of shares in Nokia.

Largest shareholders registered in Finland, December 31, 2007 

(excluding nominee registered shares 
and shares owned by Nokia Corporation) 1 

Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company 

Svenska Litteratursällskapet i Finland rf 

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company 

Sigrid Jusélius Foundation 

BNP Arbitrage 

The State Pension Fund 

The Social Insurance Institution of Finland 

Mutual Insurance Company Pension Fennia 

The Finnish Cultural Foundation 

The Finnish Innovation Fund (Sitra) 

1  Nokia Corporation owned 136 687 253 shares as of December 31, 2007.

2  174 752 shares owned by the Group companies as of December 31, 2006 do not carry voting rights.

Breakdown of share ownership, December 31, 2007 1

By number of shares owned 

Number of 
shareholders 

% of  
shareholders 

Total number 
of shares  

% of 
share capital

1–100 

101–1 000 

1 001–10 000 

10 001–100 000 

100 001–500 000 

500 001–1 000 000 

1 000 001–5 000 000 

Over 5 000 000 

Total 

36 873 

47 395 

15 683 

2 989 

229 

22 

22 

13 

35.72 

45.91 

15.19 

2.90 

0.22 

0.02 

0.02 

0.01 

103 226 

100.00 

2 191 042 

18 046 785 

50 129 126 

77 120 899 

47 717 133 

15 025 177 

44 884 766 

3 727 697 029 

3 982 811 957 

0.06

0.45

1.26

1.94

1.20

0.38

1.13

93.59

100.00

By nationality, % 

Non-Finnish shareholders 
Finnish shareholders 
Total 

Shares

88.95
11.05
100.00

By shareholder category
(Finnish shareholders), % 

Corporations 
Households 
Financial and insurance institutions 
Non-profit organizations 
General government 
Total 

Shares

3.85
3.73
0.54
1.58
1.35
11.05

1  Please note that the breakdown covers only shareholders registered in Finland, and each 

account operator (26) is included in the number of shareholders as only one registered share-
holder. Due to this, the breakdown is not illustrative to the entire shareholder base of Nokia.

Shares and stock options owned by 
the members of the Board of Directors 
and the Group Executive Board 

Members of the Board of Directors and the Group 
Executive Board owned on December 31, 2007, an 
aggregate of 1 452 167 shares which represented ap-
proximately 0.04% of the aggregate number of shares 
and voting rights. They also owned stock options 
which, if exercised in full, including both exercisable 
and unexercisable stock options, would be exercisable 
for additional 4 493 844 shares representing approxi-
mately 0.11% of the total number of shares and voting 
rights on December 31, 2007. 

Nokia shares and shareholders 

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Nokia Group 2003 – 2007, IFRS *

Profit and loss account, EURm 

Net sales 

Cost and expenses 

Operating profit  

Share of results of associated companies 

Financial income and expenses 

Profit before tax  

  Tax 

Profit before minority interests 

  Minority interests 

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 

Balance sheet items, EURm 

Fixed assets and other non-current assets  

Current assets 

Inventories 

  Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 

  Available-for-sale investments 

  Total cash and other liquid assets 

Total equity 

Capital and reserves attributable to 
the Company’s equity holders  

  Minority interests 

Long-term liabilities 

Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 

  Deferred tax liabilities 

  Other long-term liabilities 

Current liabilities 

Short-term borrowings 

Current portion of long-term loans 

  Accounts payable 

  Accrued expenses 

  Provisions 

Total assets 

2007 

2006  

2005 

2004 

2003 

51 058 

– 43 073 

7 985 

44 

239 

8 268 

– 1 522 

6 746 

459 

7 205 

8 305 

29 294 

2 876 

14 665 

— 

11 753 

17 338 

14 773 

2 565 

1 285 

203 

963 

119 

18 976 

898 

173 

7 074 

7 114 

3 717 

37 599 

41 121 

– 35 633 

5 488 

28 

207 

5 723 

– 1 357 

4 366 

– 60 

4 306 

4 031 

18 586 

1 554 

8 495 

— 

8 537 

12 060 

11 968 

92 

396 

69 

205 

122 

10 161 

247 

— 

3 732 

3 796 

2 386 

22 617 

34 191 

– 29 552 

4 639 

10 

322 

4 971 

– 1 281 

3 690 

– 74 

3 616 

3 501 

18 951 

1 668 

7 373 

— 

9 910 

12 514 

12 309 

205 

268 

21 

151 

96 

9 670 

377 

— 

3 494 

3 320 

2 479 

29 371 

– 25 045 

4 326 

– 26 

405 

4 705 

– 1 446 

3 259 

– 67 

3 192 

3 315 

19 508 

1 305 

6 406 

255 

11 542 

14 553 

14 385 

168 

294 

19 

179 

96 

7 976 

215 

— 

2 669 

2 604 

2 488 

22 452 

22 823 

29 533

– 24 573

4 960

– 18

352

5 294

– 1 697

3 597

– 54

3 543

3 991

20 083

1 169

6 802

816

11 296

15 466

15 302

164

328

20

241

67

8 280

387

84

2 919

2 468

2 422

24 074

*  As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated 
basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of 
Nokia’s former Networks business group and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile 
networks. Accordingly, the results of the Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the year ended 
December 31, 2007 are not directly comparable to the results for the year ended December 31, 2006. 
Nokia’s 2003-2006 results included Nokia’s former Networks business group only.  

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Key ratios and economic indicators 1 

Net sales, EURm 

Change, % 

Exports and foreign subsidiaries, EURm 

Salaries and social expenses, EURm 

Operating profit, EURm 

    % of net sales 

Financial income and expenses, EURm 

    % of net sales 

Profit before tax, EURm 

    % of net sales 

Profit from continuing operations, EURm 

    % of net sales 

Taxes, EURm 

Dividends, EURm 

Capital expenditure, EURm 

    % of net sales 

Gross investments 3, EURm 

    % of net sales 

R&D expenditure, EURm 

    % of net sales 

Average personnel 

Non-interest bearing liabilities, EURm 

Interest-bearing liabilities, EURm 

Return on capital employed, % 

Return on equity, % 

Equity ratio, % 

Net debt to equity, % 

2007 

51 058 

24.2 

50 736 

5 702 

7 985 

15.6 

239 

0.5 

8 268 

16.2 

7 205 

14.1 

1 522 

2 111 2 

715 

1.4 

1 017 

2.0 

5 647 

11.1 

100 534 

18 024 

1 274 

54.3 

53.9 

45.5 

– 61 

2006 

41 121 

20.3 

40 734 

4 206 

5 488 

13.3 

207 

0.5 

5 723 

13.9 

4 306 

10.5 

1 357 

1 761 

650 

1.6 

897 

2.2 

3 897 

9.5 

65 324 

10 036 

316 

45.8 

35.5 

52.6 

– 68 

1  As of April 1, 2007, Nokia results include those of Nokia Siemens Networks on a fully consolidated 
basis. Nokia Siemens Networks, a company jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens, is comprised of 
Nokia’s former Networks business group and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile 
networks. Accordingly, the results of the Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the year ended 
December 31, 2007 are not directly comparable to the results for the year ended December 31, 2006. 
Nokia’s 2003-2006 results included Nokia’s former Networks business group only. 

2  Board’s proposal

3 

Includes acquisitions, investments in shares and capitalized development costs.

Calculation of Key Ratios, see page 58. 

Nokia Group 2003 – 2007, IFRS

2004 

29 371 

– 0.5 

29 020 

3 430 

4 326 

14.7 

405 

1.4 

4 705 

16.0 

3 192 

10.9 

1 446 

1 539 

548 

1.9 

1 197 

4.1 

3 776 

12.9 

53 511 

7 857 

234 

31.2 

21.5 

64.6 

– 78 

2003

29 533

– 1.6

29 186

3 026

4 960

16.8

352

1.2

5 294

17.9

3 543

12.0

1 699

1 439

432

1.5

1 013

3.4

3 788

12.8

51 605

8 117

491

34.0

23.8

65.0

– 70

2005 

34 191 

16.4 

33 860 

3 773 

4 639 

13.6 

322 

0.9 

4 971 

14.5 

3 616 

10.6 

1 281 

1 641 

607 

1.8 

870 

3.1 

3 825 

11.2 

56 896 

9 389 

398 

36.3 

27.1 

56.4 

– 76 

Nokia Group 2003 – 2007, IFRS 

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Equity ratio, % 
Capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders 
+ minority shareholders’ interests
Total assets – advance payments received

Net debt to equity (gearing), % 
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities (including the current portion thereof) + 
short-term borrowings – cash and other liquid assets
Capital and reserves attributable to the equity holders of the parent 
+ minority shareholders’ interests 

Year-end currency rates 2007

USD        
GBP 
SEK         
JPY          

1 EUR =

1.4439
 0.7148
9.4397
 163.52

Calculation of key ratios

Key ratios under IFRS

Operating profit 
Profit after depreciation 

Shareholders’ equity 
Share capital + reserves attfibutable to the Company’s equity holders 

Earnings per share (basic) 
Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 
Average of adjusted number of shares during the year

P/E ratio 
Adjusted share price, December 31
Earnings per share 

Dividend per share 
Nominal dividend per share                                               
The adjustment coefficients of the share issues that have
taken place during or after the year in question 

Payout ratio 
Dividend per share
Earnings per share 

Dividend yield, % 
Nominal dividend per share
Share price 

Shareholders’ equity per share 
Capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders
Adjusted number of shares at year end 

Market capitalization 
Number of shares x share price per share class 

Adjusted average share price 
Amount traded, in EUR, during the period                  
Adjusted number of shares traded during the period

Share turnover, % 
Number of shares traded during the period    
Average number of shares during the period

Return on capital employed, % 
Profit before taxes + interest and other net financial expenses                             
Average capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders
+ short-term borrowings 
+ long-term interest-bearing liabilities (including the current portion thereof) 
+ minority shareholders’ interests

Return on shareholders’ equity, % 
Profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent
Average capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders 
during the year

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Proposal by the Board of Directors 
for distribution of profit

The distributable funds in the balance sheet of the Company as per December 31, 2007 amount 

to EUR 10 864 million.

The Board proposes that from the retained earnings a dividend of EUR 0.53 per share is to be 

paid out on the shares of the Company. As per December 31, 2007 the number of shares of the 

Company amounted to 3 982 811 957, based on which the maximum amount to be distributed 

as dividend is EUR 2 111 million. 

The proposed dividend is in line with the Company’s distribution policy, considering also the 

distribution  of  funds  through  share  repurchases,  and  it  significantly  exceeds  the  minimum 

dividend required by law. The proposed dividend is 23 per cent higher than the dividend re-

solved to be distributed by the Annual General Meeting in 2007, which was EUR 0.43 per share. 

Espoo, March 19, 2008

Jorma Ollila 
Chairman 

 Marjorie Scardino 

Georg Ehrnrooth

Lalita D. Gupte 

    Bengt Holmström 

Henning Kagermann

Per Karlsson  

Keijo Suila 

Vesa Vainio 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo
President and CEO

Proposal by the Board of Directors for distribution of profit 

59

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auditors’ report  
Translation from the Finnish original

To the shareholders of Nokia Oyj

We have audited the accounting records, the report of the Board of Directors, 
the financial statements and the administration of Nokia Oyj for the period 
1. 1.–31. 12. 2007. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director have prepared 
the consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU, as well as the report of the 
Board of Directors and the parent company’s financial statements, prepared in 
accordance with prevailing regulations in Finland, containing the parent company’s 
balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and notes to the finan-
cial statements. Based on our audit, we express an opinion on the consolidated 
financial statements, as well as on the report of the Board of Directors, the parent 
company’s financial statements and the administration. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the Finnish Standards on Auditing. 
Those standards require that we perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance 
about whether the report of the Board of Directors and the financial statements are 
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining on a test basis evidence 
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the report of the Board of Directors 
and in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by the management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. The purpose of our audit of the administration is 
to examine whether the members of the Board of Directors and the Managing Direc-
tor of the parent company have complied with the rules of the Companies’ Act. 

Consolidated financial statements
In our opinion the consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU, give a true and 
fair view, as defined in those standards and in the Finnish Accounting Act, of the 
consolidated results of operations as well as of the financial position. 

Parent company’s financial statements, report of 
the Board of Directors and administration 
In our opinion the parent company’s financial statements have been prepared in 
accordance with the Finnish Accounting Act and other applicable Finnish rules and 
regulations. The parent company’s financial statements give a true and fair view of 
the parent company’s result of operations and of the financial position. 

In our opinion the report of the Board of Directors has been prepared in accordance 
with the Finnish Accounting Act and other applicable Finnish rules and regulations. 
The report of the Board of Directors is consistent with the consolidated financial 
statements and the parent company’s financial statements and gives a true and fair 
view, as defined in the Finnish Accounting Act, of the result of operations and of the 
financial position. 

The consolidated financial statements and the parent company’s financial state-
ments can be adopted and the members of the Board of Directors and the Managing 
Director of the parent company can be discharged from liability for the period 
audited by us. The proposal by the Board of Directors regarding the disposal of 
distributable funds is in compliance with the Companies’ Act. 

Helsinki, 19 March 2008

PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy
Authorised Public Accountants

Eero Suomela
Authorised Public Account

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Additional information

Critical accounting policies  ................................................................................................................ 62

Group Executive Board  ........................................................................................................................ 66

Board of Directors  ................................................................................................................................. 68

Corporate governance  ......................................................................................................................... 70

Investor information  ............................................................................................................................ 86

Contact information  ............................................................................................................................. 87

Critical accounting policies 

Our accounting policies affecting our financial condi-
tion and results of operations are more fully described 
in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements. 
Certain of Nokia’s accounting policies require the 
application of judgment by management in selecting 
appropriate assumptions for calculating financial 
estimates, which inherently contain some degree 
of uncertainty. Management bases its estimates on 
historical experience and various other assump-
tions that are believed to be reasonable under the 
circumstances, the results of which form the basis for 
making judgments about the reported carrying values 
of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts 
of revenues and expenses that may not be readily 
apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ 
from these estimates under different assumptions or 
conditions.

We believe the following are the critical account-

ing policies and related judgments and estimates 
used in the preparation of our consolidated financial 
statements. We have discussed the application of 
these critical accounting estimates with our Board of 
Directors and Audit Committee.

Revenue recognition

Sales from the majority of the Group are recognized 
when the significant risks and rewards of ownership 
have transferred to the buyer, continuing managerial 
involvement usually associated with ownership and 
effective control have ceased, the amount of revenue 
can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic 
benefits associated with the transaction will flow to 
the Group and the costs incurred or to be incurred in 
respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. 
The remainder of revenue is recorded under the 
percentage of completion method.

Mobile Phones, Multimedia and certain Enterprise 

Solutions and Nokia Siemens Networks revenue is 
generally recognized when the significant risks and 
rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer, 
continuing managerial involvement usually associated 
with ownership and effective control have ceased, 
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it 
is probable that economic benefits associated with 

the transaction will flow to the Group and the costs 
incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction 
can be measured reliably. This requires us to assess at 
the point of delivery whether these criteria have been 
met. When management determines that such criteria 
have been met, revenue is recognized. We record 
estimated reductions to revenue for special pricing 
agreements, price protection and other volume based 
discounts at the time of sale, mainly in the mobile 
device business. Sales adjustments for volume based 
discount programs are estimated based largely on 
historical activity under similar programs. Price 
protection adjustments are based on estimates of 
future price reductions and certain agreed customer 
inventories at the date of the price adjustment. An 
immaterial part of the revenue from products sold 
through distribution channels is recognized when 
the reseller or distributor sells the product to the 
end-user. Mobile Phones, Multimedia and certain 
Enterprise Solutions and Nokia Siemens Networks ser-
vice revenue is generally recognized on a straight line 
basis over the service period unless there is evidence 
that some other method better represents the stage 
of completion. 

Multimedia, Enterprise Solutions and Nokia 
Siemens Networks may enter into multiple compo-
nent transactions consisting of any combination of 
hardware, services and software. The commercial 
effect of each separately identifiable element of 
the transaction is evaluated in order to reflect the 
substance of the transaction. The consideration from 
these transactions is allocated to each separately 
identifiable component based on the relative fair 
value of each component. The consideration allocated 
to each component is recognized as revenue when 
the revenue recognition criteria for that element have 
been met. If the Group is unable to reliably determine 
the fair value attributable to the separately identifi-
able components, the Group defers revenue until all 
components are delivered and services have been per-
formed. The Group determines the fair value of each 
component by taking into consideration factors such 
as the price when the component is sold separately by 
the Group, the price when a similar component is sold 
separately by the Group or a third party and cost plus 
a reasonable margin.

Nokia Siemens Networks revenue and cost of 
sales from contracts involving solutions achieved 
through modification of complex telecommunica-
tions equipment is recognized on the percentage of 
completion basis when the outcome of the contract 
can be estimated reliably. This occurs when total con-
tract revenue and the cost to complete the contract 
can be estimated reliably, it is probable that economic 
benefits associated with the contract will flow to the 
Group, and the stage of contract completion can be 
measured. When we are not able to meet those condi-
tions, the policy is to recognize revenues only equal 
to costs incurred to date, to the extent that such costs 
are expected to be recovered. Completion is measured 
by reference to costs incurred to date as a percentage 
of estimated total project costs using the cost-to-cost 
method.

The percentage of completion method relies on 

estimates of total expected contract revenue and 
costs, as well as the dependable measurement of the 
progress made towards completing the particular 
project. Recognized revenues and profit are subject 
to revisions during the project in the event that the 
assumptions regarding the overall project outcome 
are revised. The cumulative impact of a revision in 
estimates is recorded in the period such revisions 
become likely and estimable. Losses on projects in 
progress are recognized in the period they become 
likely and estimable.

Nokia Siemens Networks’ current sales and profit 

estimates for projects may change due to the early 
stage of a long-term project, new technology, changes 
in the project scope, changes in costs, changes in 
timing, changes in customers’ plans, realization of 
penalties, and other corresponding factors.

Customer financing

We have provided a limited amount of customer fi-
nancing and agreed extended payment terms with se-
lected customers. In establishing credit arrangements, 
management must assess the creditworthiness of the 
customer and the timing of cash flows expected to be 
received under the arrangement. However, should the 
actual financial position of our customers or general 

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Critical accounting policies 

economic conditions differ from our assumptions, we 
may be required to re-assess the ultimate collectibil-
ity of such financings and trade credits, which could 
result in a write-off of these balances in future periods 
and thus negatively impact our profits in future 
periods. Our assessment of the net recoverable value 
considers the collateral and security arrangements of 
the receivable as well as the likelihood and timing of 
estimated collections. See also Note 35(b) to our con-
solidated financial statements for a further discussion 
of long-term loans to customers and other parties.

Allowances for doubtful accounts

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for 
estimated losses resulting from the subsequent in-
ability of our customers to make required payments. 
If the financial conditions of our customers were to 
deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability 
to make payments, additional allowances may be 
required in future periods. Management specifically 
analyzes accounts receivables and historical bad debt, 
customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness, 
current economic trends and changes in our customer 
payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of the 
allowance for doubtful accounts.

Inventory-related allowances

We periodically review our inventory for excess, obso-
lescence and declines in market value below cost and 
record an allowance against the inventory balance for 
any such declines. These reviews require management 
to estimate future demand for our products. Possible 
changes in these estimates could result in revisions to 
the valuation of inventory in future periods.

Warranty provisions

We provide for the estimated cost of product warran-
ties at the time revenue is recognized. Our products 
are covered by product warranty plans of varying 
periods, depending on local practices and regula-

tions. While we engage in extensive product quality 
programs and processes, including actively monitor-
ing and evaluating the quality of our component 
suppliers, our warranty obligations are affected by 
actual product failure rates (field failure rates) and by 
material usage and service delivery costs incurred in 
correcting a product failure. Our warranty provi-
sion is established based upon our best estimates of 
the amounts necessary to settle future and existing 
claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. 
As we continuously introduce new products which 
incorporate complex technology, and as local laws, 
regulations and practices may change, it will be in-
creasingly difficult to anticipate our failure rates, the 
length of warranty periods and repair costs. While we 
believe that our warranty provisions are adequate and 
that the judgments applied are appropriate, the ulti-
mate cost of product warranty could differ materially 
from our estimates. When the actual cost of quality of 
our products is lower than we originally anticipated, 
we release an appropriate proportion of the provision, 
and if the cost of quality is higher than anticipated, we 
increase the provision.

Provision for intellectual property rights, 
or IPR, infringements

We provide for the estimated future settlements 
related to asserted and unasserted past IPR infringe-
ments based on the probable outcome of each 
potential infringement.

Our products and solutions include increasingly 
complex technologies involving numerous patented 
and other proprietary technologies. Although we 
proactively try to ensure that we are aware of any 
patents and other intellectual property rights related 
to our products and solutions under development and 
thereby avoid inadvertent infringement of proprietary 
technologies, the nature of our business is such that 
patent and other intellectual property right infringe-
ments may and do occur. Through contact with 
parties claiming infringement of their patented or 
otherwise exclusive technology, or through our own 
monitoring of developments in patent and other intel-
lectual property right cases involving our competitors, 
we identify potential IPR infringements.

We estimate the outcome of all potential IPR 
infringements made known to us through assertion 
by third parties, or through our own monitoring of 
patent- and other IPR-related cases in the relevant 
legal systems. To the extent that we determine that an 
identified potential infringement will result in a prob-
able outflow of resources, we record a liability based 
on our best estimate of the expenditure required to 
settle infringement proceedings.

Our experience with claims of IPR infringement 
is that there is typically a discussion period with the 
accusing party, which can last from several months to 
years. In cases where a settlement is not reached, the 
discovery and ensuing legal process typically lasts a 
minimum of one year. For this reason, IPR infringe-
ment claims can last for varying periods of time, 
resulting in irregular movements in the IPR infringe-
ment provision. In addition, the ultimate outcome or 
actual cost of settling an individual infringement may 
materially vary from our estimates.

Legal contingencies

As discussed in Note 29 to the consolidated financial 
statements, legal proceedings covering a wide range 
of matters are pending or threatened in various 
jurisdictions against the Group. We record provisions 
for pending litigation when we determine that an 
unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of 
loss can be reasonably estimated. Due to the inherent 
uncertain nature of litigation, the ultimate outcome 
or actual cost of settlement may materially vary from 
estimates.

Capitalized development costs

We capitalize certain development costs when it is 
probable that a development project will be a success 
and certain criteria, including commercial and techni-
cal feasibility, have been met. These costs are then 
amortized on a systematic basis over their expected 
useful lives, which due to the constant development of 
new technologies is between two to five years. During 
the development stage, management must estimate 

Critical accounting policies  

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Critical accounting policies 

the commercial and technical feasibility of these 
projects as well as their expected useful lives. Should 
a product fail to substantiate its estimated feasibility 
or life cycle, we may be required to write off excess 
development costs in future periods.

Whenever there is an indicator that develop-

ment costs capitalized for a specific project may be 
impaired, the recoverable amount of the asset is 
estimated. An asset is impaired when the carrying 
amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount. 
The recoverable amount is defined as the higher of an 
asset’s net selling price and value in use. Value in use 
is the present value of discounted estimated future 
cash flows expected to arise from the continuing 
use of an asset and from its disposal at the end of its 
useful life. For projects still in development, these 
estimates include the future cash outflows that are 
expected to occur before the asset is ready for use. See 
Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements.

Impairment reviews are based upon our projec-

tions of anticipated discounted future cash flows. The 
most significant variables in determining cash flows 
are discount rates, terminal values, the number of 
years on which to base the cash flow projections, as 
well as the assumptions and estimates used to de-
termine the cash inflows and outflows. Management 
determines discount rates to be used based on the 
risk inherent in the related activity’s current business 
model and industry comparisons. Terminal values are 
based on the expected life of products and forecasted 
life cycle and forecasted cash flows over that period. 
While we believe that our assumptions are appropri-
ate, such amounts estimated could differ materially 
from what will actually occur in the future. 

Business combinations

We apply the purchase method of accounting to 
account for acquisitions of separate entities or busi-
nesses. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the 
aggregate of the fair values at the date of exchange 
of the assets given, liabilities assumed or incurred, 
equity instruments issued and costs directly attribut-
able to the acquisition. Identifiable assets, liabilities 
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measured separately at their fair value as of the acqui-
sition date. The excess of the cost of the acquisition 
over our interest in the fair value of the identifiable 
net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

The determination and allocation of fair values 
to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities as-
sumed is based on various assumptions and valuation 
methodologies requiring considerable management 
judgment. Although we believe that the assumptions 
applied in the determination are reasonable based on 
information available at the date of acquisition, actual 
results may differ from the forecasted amounts and 
the difference could be material.

cash inflows and outflows. Management determines 
discount rates to be used based on the risk inherent 
in the related activity’s current business model and 
industry comparisons. Terminal values are based on 
the expected life of products and forecasted life cycle 
and forecasted cash flows over that period. While we 
believe that our assumptions are appropriate, such 
amounts estimated could differ materially from what 
will actually occur in the future. In assessing goodwill, 
these discounted cash flows are prepared at a cash 
generating unit level. Amounts estimated could differ 
materially from what will actually occur in the future.

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Valuation of long-lived and intangible assets 
and goodwill

We assess the carrying value of identifiable intangible 
assets, long-lived assets and goodwill annually, or 
more frequently if events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that such carrying value may not be recover-
able. Factors we consider important, which could 
trigger an impairment review, include the following:

significant underperformance relative to 
historical or projected future results;

Fair value of derivatives and other financial 
instruments

The fair value of financial instruments that are not 
traded in an active market (for example, unlisted equi-
ties, currency options and embedded derivatives) are 
determined using valuation techniques. We use judg-
ment to select an appropriate valuation methodology 
and underlying assumptions based principally on 
existing market conditions. Changes in these assump-
tions may cause the Group to recognize impairments 
or losses in the future periods.

significant changes in the manner of our use of 
the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall 
business; and

Income taxes

significantly negative industry or economic 
trends. 

When we determine that the carrying value of intan-
gible assets, long-lived assets or goodwill may not be 
recoverable based upon the existence of one or more 
of the above indicators of impairment, we measure 
any impairment based on discounted projected cash 
flows.

This review is based upon our projections of 
anticipated discounted future cash flows. The most 
significant variables in determining cash flows are 
discount rates, terminal values, the number of years 
on which to base the cash flow projections, as well as 
the assumptions and estimates used to determine the 

The Group is subject to income taxes both in Finland 
and in numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant 
judgment is required in determining the provision for 
income taxes and deferred tax assets and liabilities 
recognized in the consolidated financial statements. 
We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that 
it is probable that sufficient taxable income will be 
available in the future against which the temporary 
differences and unused tax losses can be utilized. 
We have considered future taxable income and tax 
planning strategies in making this assessment. We 
recognize tax provisions based on estimates and 
assumptions when, despite our belief that tax return 
positions are supportable, it is more likely than not 
that certain positions will be challenged and may not 
be fully sustained upon review by tax authorities.

Critical accounting policies 

Critical accounting policies  

65

include, among others, the dividend yield, expected 
volatility and expected life of stock options. The ex-
pected life of stock options is estimated by observing 
general option holder behavior and actual historical 
terms of Nokia stock option programs, whereas the 
assumption of the expected volatility has been set 
by reference to the implied volatility of stock options 
available on Nokia shares in the open market and in 
light of historical patterns of volatility. These variables 
make estimation of fair value of stock options difficult.
Non-market vesting conditions attached to the 

performance shares are included in assumptions 
about the number of shares that the employee will 
ultimately receive relating to projections of sales and 
earnings per share. On a regular basis we review the 
assumptions made and revise the estimates of the 
number of performance shares that are expected to 
be settled, where necessary. At the date of grant the 
number of performance shares granted to employ-
ees that are expected to be settled is assumed to 
be the target amount. Any subsequent revisions to 
the estimates of the number of performance shares 
expected to be settled may increase or decrease total 
compensation expense. Such increase or decrease 
adjusts the prior period compensation expense in 
the period of the review on a cumulative basis for 
unvested performance shares for which compensation 
expense has already been recognized in the profit and 
loss account, and in subsequent periods for unvested 
performance shares for which the expense has not 
yet been recognized in the profit and loss account. 
Significant differences in employee option activity, 
equity market performance and our projected and 
actual sales and earnings per share performance may 
materially affect future expense. In addition, the 
value, if any, an employee ultimately receives from 
share-based payment awards may not correspond to 
the expense amounts recorded by the Group.

If the final outcome of these matters differs from 
the amounts initially recorded, differences will impact 
the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the 
period in which such determination is made.

Pensions

The determination of our pension benefit obligation 
and expense for defined benefit pension plans is 
dependent on our selection of certain assumptions 
used by actuaries in calculating such amounts. Those 
assumptions are described in Note 5 to our consolidat-
ed financial statements and include, among others, 
the discount rate, expected long-term rate of return 
on plan assets and annual rate of increase in future 
compensation levels. A portion of our plan assets is 
invested in equity securities. The equity markets have 
experienced volatility, which has affected the value 
of our pension plan assets. This volatility may make 
it difficult to estimate the long-term rate of return 
on plan assets. Actual results that differ from our as-
sumptions are accumulated and amortized over future 
periods and therefore generally affect our recognized 
expense and recorded obligation in such future peri-
ods. Our assumptions are based on actual historical 
experience and external data regarding compensation 
and discount rate trends. While we believe that our 
assumptions are appropriate, significant differences 
in our actual experience or significant changes in 
our assumptions may materially affect our pension 
obligation and our future expense.

Share-based compensation

We have various types of equity settled share-based 
compensation schemes for employees. Employee 
services received, and the corresponding increase in 
equity, are measured by reference to the fair value of 
the equity instruments as at the date of grant, exclud-
ing the impact of any non-market vesting conditions. 
Fair value of stock options is estimated by using the 
Black Scholes model on the date of grant based on cer-
tain assumptions. Those assumptions are described in 
Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements and 

 
Group Executive Board 

March 31, 2008

The current members of Nokia’s Group Executive Board are set forth below.

According to Nokia’s articles of association, Nokia 
has a Group Executive Board, which is responsible 
for the operative management of the Group. The 
Chairman and members of the Group Executive 
Board are appointed by the Board of Directors. 
Only the Chairman of the Group Executive Board 
can be a member of both the Board of Directors 
and the Group Executive Board.

Chairman Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, b. 1953 
President and CEO of Nokia Corporation. 
Group Executive Board member since 1990, 
Chairman since 2006. 
With Nokia 1980–1981, rejoined 1982. 

LL.M. (University of Helsinki). 

President and COO of Nokia Corporation 2005–2006, 
Executive Vice President and General Manager of Nokia 
Mobile Phones 2004–2005, Executive Vice President, 
CFO of Nokia 1999–2003, Executive Vice President of 
Nokia Americas and President of Nokia Inc. 1997–1998, 
Executive Vice President, CFO of Nokia 1992–1996, 
Senior Vice President, Finance of Nokia 1990–1991. 

Member of the Board of Directors of Nokia Corporation 
and EMC Corporation. Chairman of the Board of Direc-
tors of Nokia Siemens Networks B.V. 

Robert Andersson, b. 1960 
Executive Vice President, Devices Finance, 
Strategy and Strategic Sourcing. 
Group Executive Board member since 2005. 
Joined Nokia in 1985. 

Master of Business Administration (George Washing-
ton University), Master of Science (Economics and 
Business Administration) (Swedish School of Econom-
ics and Business Administration, Helsinki). 

Executive Vice President of Customer and Market Op-
erations 2005–2007, Senior Vice President of Customer 
and Market Operations, Europe, Middle East and Africa 
2004–2005, Senior Vice President of Nokia Mobile 
Phones in Asia-Pacific 2001–2004, Vice President of 
Sales for Nokia Mobile Phones in Europe and Africa 
1998–2001. Various managerial positions within Nokia 
Mobile Phones, Nokia Consumer Electronics and Nokia 
Data 1985–1998. 

Simon Beresford-Wylie, b. 1958 
Chief Executive Officer, Nokia Siemens Networks. 
Group Executive Board member since 2005. 
Joined Nokia 1998. 

Bachelor of Arts (Economic Geography and History) 
(Australian National University). 

Executive Vice President and General Manager of 
Networks 2005–2007. Senior Vice President of Nokia 
Networks, Asia-Pacific 2003–2004, Senior Vice 
President, Customer Operations of Nokia Networks 
2002–2003, Vice President, Customer Operations of No-
kia Networks 2000–2002, Managing Director of Nokia 
Networks in India and Area General Manager, South 
Asia 1999–2000, Regional Director of Business Devel-
opment, Project and Trade Finance of Nokia Networks, 
Asia-Pacific 1998–1999, Chief Executive Officer of Modi 
Telstra, India 1995–1998, General Manager, Banking 
and Finance, Corporate and Government business unit 
of Telstra Corporation 1993–1995, holder of executive 
positions in the Corporate and Government business 
units of Telstra Corporation 1989–1993, holder of 
executive, managerial and clerical positions in the 
Australian Commonwealth Public Service 1982–1989. 

Member of the Board of Directors of the Vitec Group. 

Timo Ihamuotila, b. 1966 
Executive Vice President, Sales. 
Group Executive Board member since April 1, 2007. 
With Nokia 1993–1996, rejoined 1999. 

Master of Science (Economics) (Helsinki School of 
Economics), Licentiate of Science (Finance) (Helsinki 
School of Economics). 

Executive Vice President, Sales and Portfolio Manage-
ment, Mobile Phones, 2007. Senior Vice President, 
CDMA Business Unit, Mobile Phones 2004–2007, Vice 
President, Finance, Corporate Treasurer of Nokia 
Corporation 2000–2004, Director of Corporate Finance 
1999–2000, Vice President of Nordic Derivates Sales, 
Citibank plc 1996–1999, Manager of Dealing & Risk 
Management of Nokia 1993–1996, Analyst, Assets and 
Liability Management, Kansallis Bank 1990–1993. 

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Mary T. McDowell, b. 1964 
Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer. 
Group Executive Board member since 2004. 
Joined Nokia 2004. 

Niklas Savander, b. 1962 
Executive Vice President, Services & Software. 
Group Executive Board Member 2006. 
Joined Nokia 1997. 

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) (College of 
Engineering at the University of Illinois). 

Executive Vice President and General Manager of 
Enterprise Solutions 2004–2007. Senior Vice President, 
Strategy and Corporate Development of Hewlett-Pack-
ard Company 2003, Senior Vice President & General 
Manager, Industry-Standard Servers of Hewlett-
Packard Company 2002–2003, Senior Vice President 
& General Manager, Industry-Standard Servers of 
Compaq Computer Corporation 1998–2002, Vice Presi-
dent, Marketing, Server Products Division of Compaq 
Computer Corporation 1996–1998. Holder of executive, 
managerial and other positions at Compaq Computer 
Corporation 1986–1996. 

Hallstein Moerk, b. 1953 
Executive Vice President, Human Resources. 
Group Executive Board member since 2004. 
Joined Nokia 1999. 

Diplomøkonom (Econ.) (Norwegian School of Manage-
ment). Holder of various positions at Hewlett-Packard 
Corporation 1977–1999. 

Member of the Board of Advisors of Center for HR Strat-
egy, Rutgers University. Fellow of Academy of Human 
Resources, Class of 2007. 

Dr. Tero Ojanperä, b. 1966 
Executive Vice President, 
Entertainment and Communities. 
Group Executive Board member since 2005. 
Joined Nokia 1990. 

Master of Science (University of Oulu), Ph.D. (Delft 
University of Technology, The Netherlands). 

Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer 
2006–2007. Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy 
Officer 2005–2006, Senior Vice President, Head of 
Nokia Research Center 2003–2004. Vice President, Re-
search, Standardization and Technology of IP Mobility 
Networks, Nokia Networks 1999–2002. Vice President, 
Radio Access Systems Research and General Manager 
of Nokia Networks in Korea, 1999. Head of Radio Ac-
cess Systems Research, Nokia Networks 1998–1999, 
Principal Engineer, Nokia Research Center, 1997–1998. 

A member of Young Global Leaders. 

Master of Science (Eng.) (Helsinki University of Tech-
nology), Master of Science (Economics and Business 
Administration) (Swedish School of Economics and 
Business Administration, Helsinki). 

Executive Vice President, Technology Platforms 
2006–2007. Senior Vice President and General Manager 
of Nokia Enterprise Solutions, Mobile Devices Business 
Unit 2003–2006, Senior Vice President, Nokia Mobile 
Software, Market Operations 2002–2003, Vice Presi-
dent, Nokia Mobile Software, Strategy, Marketing & 
Sales 2001–2002, Vice President and General Manager 
of Nokia Networks, Mobile Internet Applications 
2000–2001, Vice President of Nokia Network Systems, 
Marketing 1997–1998. Holder of executive and 
managerial positions at Hewlett-Packard Company 
1987–1997. 

Member of the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens 
Networks B.V. Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors 
of Tamfelt Oyj. Member of the Board of Directors and 
secretary of Waldemar von Frenckells Stiftelse. 

Richard A. Simonson, b. 1958 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. 
Group Executive Board member since 2004. 
Joined Nokia 2001. 

Bachelor of Science (Mining Eng.) 
(Colorado School of Mines), Master of Business 
Administration (Finance) (Wharton School of Business 
at University of Pennsylvania). 

Vice President & Head of Customer Finance of Nokia 
Corporation 2001–2003, Managing Director of Telecom 
& Media Group of Barclays 2001, Head of Global 
Project Finance and other various positions at Bank of 
America Securities 1985–2001. 

Member of the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens 
Networks B.V. Member of the Board of Directors of 
Electronic Arts, Inc. Member of the Board of Trustees of 
International House–New York. Member of US Treasury 
Advisory Committee on the Auditing Profession. 

Veli Sundbäck, b. 1946 
Executive Vice President, 
Corporate Relations and Responsibility. 
Group Executive Board member since 1996. 
Joined Nokia 1996. 

LL.M. (University of Helsinki). 

Secretary of State at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs 
1993–1995, Under-Secretary of State for External 
Economic Relations at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs 
1990–1993. 

Member of the Board of Directors of Finnair Oyj. 
Member of the Board and its executive committee, 
Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), Vice Chairman 
of the Board, Technology Industries of Finland, Vice 
Chairman of the Board of the International Chamber of 
Commerce, Finnish Section, Chairman of the Board of 
the Finland-China Trade Association. 

Anssi Vanjoki, b. 1956 
Executive Vice President, Markets. 
Group Executive Board member since 1998. 
Joined Nokia 1991. 

Master of Science (Econ.) (Helsinki School of Economics 
and Business Administration). 

Executive Vice President and General Manager of 
Multi media 2004–2007. Executive Vice President of 
Nokia Mobile Phones 1998–2003, Senior Vice President, 
Europe & Africa of Nokia Mobile Phones 1994–1998, 
Vice President, Sales of Nokia Mobile Phones 
1991–1994, 3M Corporation 1980–1991. Chairman of 
the Board of Directors of Amer Sports Corporation. 

Dr. Kai Öistämö, b. 1964 
Executive Vice President, Devices. 
Group Executive Board Member since 2005. 
Joined Nokia in 1991. 

Doctor of Technology (Signal Processing), 
Master of Science (Engineering) (Tampere University 
of Technology). 

Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mo-
bile Phones 2005–2007. Senior Vice President, Business 
Line Management, Mobile Phones 2004–2005, Senior 
Vice President, Mobile Phones Business Unit, Nokia 
Mobile Phones 2002–2003, Vice President, TDMA/GSM 
1900 Product Line, Nokia Mobile Phones 1999–2002, 
Vice President, TDMA Product Line 1997–1999, various 
technical and managerial positions in Nokia Consumer 
Electronics and Nokia Mobile Phones 1991–1997. 

Member of the Board of Directors of the Finnish Fund-
ing Agency for Technology and Innovation (Tekes). 
Chairman of the Research and Technology Committee 
of the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK). 

Group Executive Board 

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Board of Directors

March 31, 2008

The current members of the Board of Directors are set forth below. 

Pursuant to the provisions of the Finnish Com-
panies Act and Nokia’s articles of association, 
the control and management of Nokia is divided 
among the shareholders at a general meeting, 
the Board of Directors, the President and the 
Group Executive Board chaired by the Chief Execu-
tive Officer. The current members of the Board 
of Directors were elected at the Annual General 
Meeting on May 3, 2007, in accordance with 
the proposal of the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors. 
On the same date, the Chair and Vice Chair of the 
Board of Directors, as well as the Chairs and mem-
bers of the committees of the Board, were elected 
by the members of the Board of Directors. The 
members of the Board of Directors are annually 
elected by a simple majority of the shareholders’ 
votes represented at the Annual General Meeting 
for a one-year term ending at the next Annual 
General Meeting.

Chairman Jorma Ollila, b. 1950 
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nokia 
Corporation. Chairman of the Board of Directors of 
Royal Dutch Shell Plc. 
Board member since 1995. Chairman since 1999. 

Master of Political Science (University of Helsinki), 
Master of Science (Econ.) (London School of Econom-
ics), Master of Science (Eng.) (Helsinki University of 
Technology). 

Chairman and CEO, Chairman of the Group Executive 
Board of Nokia Corporation 1999–2006, President and 
CEO, Chairman of the Group Executive Board of Nokia 
Corporation 1992–1999, President of Nokia Mobile 
Phones 1990–1992, Senior Vice President, Finance of 
Nokia 1986–1989. Holder of various managerial posi-
tions at Citibank within corporate banking 1978–1985.

Member of the Board of Directors of Ford Motor 
Company, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of 
Otava Books and Magazines Group Ltd and member 
of the Board of Directors of Fruugo Inc. Chairman of 
the Boards of Directors and the Supervisory Boards of 
The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy ETLA 
and Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA. Chairman 
of The European Round Table of Industrialists. Vice 
Chairman of the Independent Reflection Group of the 
Council of the European Union considering the future 
of the European Union. 

Vice Chair Dame Marjorie Scardino, b. 1947 
Chief Executive and member of the Board of 
Directors of Pearson plc. 
Board member since 2001. 

B.A. (Baylor University), J.D. (University of San 
Francisco). 

Chief Executive of The Economist Group 1993–1997, 
President of the North American Operations of The 
Economist Group 1985–1993, lawyer 1976–1985 
and publisher of The Georgia Gazette newspaper 
1978–1985. 

Georg Ehrnrooth, b. 1940 
Board member since 2000. 

Master of Science (Eng.) (Helsinki University of 
Technology). 

President and CEO of Metra Corporation 1991–2000, 
President and CEO of Lohja Corporation 1979–1991. 
Holder of various executive positions at Wärtsilä 
Corporation within production and management 
1965–1979. 

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sampo Plc., 
member of the Board of Directors of Oy Karl Fazer Ab 
and Sandvik AB (publ). Vice Chairman of the Boards 
of Directors of The Research Institute of the Finn-
ish Economy ETLA and Finnish Business and Policy 
Forum EVA. 

Lalita D. Gupte, b. 1948 
Non-executive Chairman of the ICICI Venture Funds 
Management Co Ltd. 
Board member since May 3, 2007. 

B.A. in Economics (University of Delhi) and Master of 
Management Studies (University of Bombay). 

Joint Managing Director of ICICI Bank Limited 
1999–2006, Deputy Managing Director of ICICI Bank 
1996–1999, Executive Director on the Board of Direc-
tors of ICICI Limited 1994–1996. Various leadership po-
sitions in Corporate and Retail Banking, Strategy and 
Resources, and International Banking in ICICI Limited 
and subsequently in ICICI Bank Ltd since 1971. 

Member of the Board of Directors of Bharat Forge Ltd, 
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, FirstSource Solutions Ltd, 
Godrej Properties Ltd, HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. and 
a-non-profit micro-finance institution. Member of the 
Board of Management of SVKM’s NMIMS University. 

Dr. Bengt Holmström, b. 1949 
Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics at MIT, 
joint appointment at the MIT Sloan School of 
Management. 
Board member since 1999. 

Bachelor of Science (Helsinki University), Master of 
Science (Stanford University), Doctor of Philosophy 
(Stanford University). 

Edwin J. Beinecke Professor of Management Studies 
at Yale University 1985–1994. 

Member of the Board of Directors of Kuusakoski Oy. 
Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sci-
ences and Foreign Member of The Royal Swedish 
Academy of Sciences. 

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Keijo Suila, b. 1945 
Board member since 2006. 

Proposal of the Corporate Governance 
and Nomination Committee of the Board

On January 24, 2008, the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee announced its proposal to 
the Annual General Meeting convening on May 8, 
2008 regarding the composition of the members of 
the Board of Directors for a one-year term ending 
at the next Annual General Meeting. The Corporate 
Governance and Nomination Committee will propose 
to the Annual General Meeting that the number 
of Board members be ten and that the following 
persons be re-elected for a one-year term until the 
close of the Annual General Meeting in 2009: Georg 
Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. Gupte, Dr. Bengt Holmström, Dr. 
Henning Kagermann, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Per Karls-
son, Jorma Ollila, Dame Marjorie Scardino and Keijo 
Suila. Vesa Vainio, member of the Board since 1993, 
will not stand for re-election to the Board of Direc-
tors. Moreover, the Committee will propose that Risto 
Siilasmaa would be elected as a new member of the 
Board for the term from the Annual General Meeting 
in 2008 until the close of the Annual General Meeting 
in 2009. Mr. Siilasmaa is a founder of F-Secure Corpo-
ration, which provides security services protecting 
consumers and businesses against computer viruses 
and other threats from the Internet and mobile net-
works. Mr. Siilasmaa is the Chairman of the Board of 
Directors of F-Secure Corporation, a member of the 
Board of Directors of Elisa Corporation and a Chair-
man or member of the Board of Directors of various 
private companies. He is also Vice Chairman of the 
Board of the Technology Industries of Finland.

B.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration) 
(Helsinki University of Economics and Business 
Administration). 

President and CEO of Finnair Oyj 1999–2005. Chair-
man of oneworld airline alliance 2003–2004 and 
member of various international aviation and air 
transportation associations 1999–2005. Holder of 
various executive positions, including Vice Chairman 
and Executive Vice President, at Huhtamäki Oyj, Leaf 
Group and Leaf Europe 1985–1998. 

Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kesko 
Corporation. Member of the Board of Directors of The 
Finnish Fair Corporation. 

Vesa Vainio, b. 1942 
Board member since 1993. 

LL.M. (University of Helsinki). 

Member 1996–2001 and 2001–2008 Chairman of the 
Board of Directors of UPM-Kymmene Corporation.
Chairman 1998–1999 and 2000–2002 and Vice Chair-
man 1999–2000 of the Board of Directors of Nordea 
AB (publ). Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO 
of Union Bank of Finland 1992–1995 and Merita Bank 
Ltd and CEO of Merita Ltd 1995–1997. President of 
Kymmene Corporation 1991–1992. Holder of vari-
ous other executive positions in Finnish industry 
1972–1991. 

Daniel R. Hesse was re-elected as a Nokia Board 
member in the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 
2007. Due to his resignation from the Board of 
Directors after being appointed as President and CEO 
of Sprint Nextel Corporation, Nokia announced on 
December 28, 2007 that its Board consisted of the 
above-mentioned ten members. 

Prof. Dr. Henning Kagermann, b. 1947 
CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of SAP AG. 
Board member since May 3, 2007. 

Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics (Technical University of 
Brunswick). 

Co-chairman of the Executive Board of SAP 
1998–2003. A number of leadership positions in SAP 
since 1982. Member of SAP Executive Board since 
1991. Taught physics and computer science at the 
Technical University of Brunswick and the University 
of Mannheim 1980–1992, became professor in 1985. 

Member of the Supervisory Boards of Deutsche 
Bank AG and Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesells-
chaft AG (Munich Re). Member of the Honorary Senate 
of the Foundation Lindau Nobelprizewinners. 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, b. 1953 
President and CEO of Nokia Corporation. 
Board member since May 3, 2007. 

LL.M. (University of Helsinki). 

President and COO of Nokia Corporation 2005–2006, 
Executive Vice President and General Manager of 
Nokia Mobile Phones 2004–2005, Executive Vice 
President, CFO of Nokia 1999–2003, Executive Vice 
President of Nokia Americas and President of 
Nokia Inc. 1997–1998, Executive Vice President, CFO 
of Nokia 1992–1996, Senior Vice President, Finance of 
Nokia 1990–1991. 

Member of the Board of Directors of EMC Corporation. 
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens 
Networks B.V. 

Per Karlsson, b. 1955 
Independent Corporate Advisor. 
Board member since 2002. 

Degree in Economics and Business Administration 
(Stockholm School of Economics). 

Executive Director, with mergers and acquisitions 
advisory responsibilities, at Enskilda M&A, Enskilda 
Securities (London) 1986–1992. Corporate strategy 
consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (London) 
1979–1986. 

Member of the Board of Directors of IKANO 
Holdings S.A. 

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Corporate governance

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Finnish Companies 
Act and Nokia’s Articles of Association, the control and 
management of Nokia is divided among the share-
holders at a general meeting, the Board of Directors, 
the President and the Group Executive Board chaired 
by the Chief Executive Officer. Under the Articles of 
Association, in addition to the Board of Directors, 
Nokia has a Group Executive Board, which is respon-
sible for the operative management of the Group. 
The Chairman and members of the Group Executive 
Board are appointed by the Board of Directors. Only 
the Chairman of the Group Executive Board can be a 
member of both the Board of Directors and the Group 
Executive Board. 

The Board of Directors

The operations of the company are managed under 
the direction of the Board of Directors, within the 
framework set by the Finnish Companies Act and 
Nokia’s Articles of Association and the complementary 
Corporate Governance Guidelines and related charters 
adopted by the Board.

The responsibilities of the Board of Directors

The Board represents and is accountable to the share-
holders of the company. The Board’s responsibilities 
are active, not passive, and include the responsibility 
regularly to evaluate the strategic direction of the 
company, management policies and the effectiveness 
with which management implements them, and as-
sesses the overall risk of the company. The Board’s re-
sponsibilities further include overseeing the structure 
and composition of the company’s top management 
and monitoring legal compliance and the manage-
ment of risks related to the company’s operations. 
In doing so the Board may set annual ranges and/or 
individual limits for capital expenditures, investments 
and divestitures and financial commitments not to be 
exceeded without Board approval.

The Board has the responsibility for appointing 
and discharging the Chief Executive Officer and the 
other members of the Group Executive Board. The 
Chief Executive Officer also acts as President, and 
his rights and responsibilities include those allotted 
to the President under Finnish law. Subject to the 
requirements of Finnish law, the independent direc-
tors of the Board confirm the compensation and the 
employment conditions of the Chief Executive Officer 
upon the recommendation of the Personnel Commit-
tee. The compensation and employment conditions 
of the other members of the Group Executive Board 
are approved by the Personnel Committee upon the 
recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer.

The basic responsibility of the members of the 
Board is to act in good faith and with due care so as to 
exercise their business judgment on an informed basis 
in what they reasonably and honestly believe to be the 

best interests of the company and its shareholders. In 
discharging that obligation, the directors must inform 
themselves of all relevant information reasonably 
available to them. The Board and each Committee also 
have the power to hire independent legal, financial 
or other advisors as they deem necessary. The Board 
conducts annual performance self-evaluations, which 
also include evaluations of the Committees’ work, the 
results of which are discussed by the Board.

Election, composition and meetings
of the Board of Directors 

Pursuant to the articles of association, Nokia Corpora-
tion has a Board of Directors composed of a minimum 
of seven and a maximum of twelve members. The 
members of the Board are elected for a term of one 
year at each Annual General Meeting, i.e., from the 
close of that Annual General Meeting until the close of 
the following Annual General Meeting, which convenes 
each year by June 30. The Annual General Meeting held 
on May 3, 2007 elected eleven members to the Board 
of Directors. One member, Daniel R. Hesse, resigned 
from the Board in December 2007 as a result of which 
the Board consisted of ten members on December 31, 
2007.

The Board elects a Chair and a Vice Chair from 
among its members for a one-year term. On May 3, 
2007, the Board resolved that Jorma Ollila should con-
tinue to act as Chair and that Marjorie Scardino shall 
act as Vice Chair of the Board. The Board also appoints 
the members and the chairpersons for its Committees 
from among its non-executive, independent members 
for a one-year term. For information about the mem-
bers and the chairpersons for Board’s Committees, see 
“Committees of the Board of Directors” on page 71.
The current members of the Board are all non-
executive, except the President and Chief Executive 
Officer who is also a member of the Board. The 
non-executive Board members are all independent as 
defined under Finnish rules and regulations, except 
the Chairman of the Board who acted as Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer until June 1, 2006. In January 
2008, the Board determined that seven of the Board’s 
ten members are independent, as defined in the New 
York Stock Exchange’s corporate governance listing 
standards, as amended in November 2004. In addi-
tion to the Chairman of the Board and the President 
and Chief Executive Officer, Bengt Holmström was 
determined not to be independent under the NYSE 
standards due to a family relationship with an execu-
tive officer of a Nokia supplier of whose consolidated 
gross revenue from Nokia accounts for an amount that 
exceeds the limit provided in the NYSE listing stan-
dards, but that is less than 5%. Also in January 2008, 
the Board determined that Georg Ehrnrooth, Chairman 
of the Audit Committee, was a financial expert within 
the meaning of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and 
the subsequent regulations by the US Securities and 
Exchange Commission.

The Board convened twelve times during 2007. 

Six of the meetings were held through technical 
equipment. The average ratio of attendance at the 
meetings was 94%. The non-executive directors meet 
without management at regularly scheduled sessions 
twice a year and at such other times as they deem 
appropriate, in practice in connection with each regu-
larly scheduled meeting in 2007. Such sessions were 
chaired by the non-executive Chairman of the Board 
or, in his absence, the non-executive Vice Chair of the 
Board. In addition, the independent directors meet 
separately at least once annually.

The Corporate Governance Guidelines concerning 

the directors’ responsibilities, the composition and 
selection of the Board, Board committees and certain 
other matters relating to corporate governance are 
available on Nokia’s website, www.nokia.com.

the Annual General Meeting. The Committee makes a 
proposal to the shareholders in respect of the fees of 
the external auditor, and approves the external audi-
tor’s annual audit fees under the guidance given by 
the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

The Committee meets at least four times a year 
based upon a schedule established at the first meet-
ing following the appointment of the Committee. The 
Committee meets separately with the representatives 
of Nokia’s management, head of the internal audit 
function, and the external auditor in connection with 
each regularly scheduled meeting. The head of the 
internal audit function has at all times direct access 
to the Audit Committee, without involvement of 
management. The Audit Committee convened seven 
times in 2007. One of the meetings was held through 
technical equipment.

Committees of the Board of Directors

The Audit Committee consists of a minimum of three 
members of the Board who meet all applicable inde-
pendence, financial literacy and other requirements 
of Finnish law and the rules of the stock exchanges 
where Nokia shares are listed, including the Helsinki 
Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. 
Since May 3, 2007, the Committee has consisted of the 
following four members of the Board: Georg Ehrnrooth 
(Chair), Lalita D. Gupte, Keijo Suila and Vesa Vainio.
The Audit Committee is established by the 
Board primarily for the purpose of overseeing the 
accounting and financial reporting processes of the 
company and audits of the financial statements of the 
company. The Committee is responsible for assisting 
the Board’s oversight of (1) the quality and integrity 
of the company’s financial statements and related 
disclosure, (2) the external auditor’s qualifications and 
independence, (3) the performance of the external 
auditor subject to the requirements of Finnish law, (4) 
the performance of the company’s internal controls 
and risk management and assurance function, (5) the 
performance of the internal audit function, and (6) 
the company’s compliance with legal and regula-
tory requirements. The Committee also maintains 
procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment 
of complaints received by the company regarding 
accounting, internal controls, or auditing matters 
and for the confidential, anonymous submission by 
employees of the company of concerns regarding ac-
counting or auditing matters.

Under Finnish law, Nokia’s external auditor is 
elected by Nokia’s shareholders by a simple majority 
vote at the Annual General Meeting for one fiscal 
year at a time. The Committee makes a proposal to 
the shareholders in respect of the appointment of 
the external auditor based upon its evaluation of the 
qualifications and independence of the auditor to be 
proposed for election or re-election. Also under Finn-
ish law, the fees of the external auditor are approved 
by Nokia’s shareholders by a simple majority vote at 

The Personnel Committee consists of a minimum of 
three members of the Board who meet all applicable 
independence requirements of Finnish law and the 
rules of the stock exchanges where Nokia shares are 
listed, including the Helsinki Stock Exchange and 
the New York Stock Exchange. Since May 3, 2007, the 
Personnel Committee has consisted of the following 
members of the Board: Per Karlsson (Chair), Daniel R. 
Hesse (until December 2007), Henning Kagermann and 
Marjorie Scardino.

The primary purpose of the Personnel Committee 

is to oversee the personnel policies and practices of 
the company. It assists the Board in discharging its 
responsibilities relating to all compensation, including 
equity compensation, of the company’s executives 
and the terms of employment of the same. The 
Committee has overall responsibility for evaluating, 
resolving and making recommendations to the Board 
regarding (1) compensation of the company’s top 
executives and their employment conditions, (2) all 
equity-based plans, (3) incentive compensation plans, 
policies and programs of the company affecting ex-
ecutives and (4) other significant incentive plans. The 
Committee is responsible for overseeing compensa-
tion philosophy and principles and ensuring the above 
compensation programs are performance-based, 
properly motivate management, support overall cor-
porate strategies and are aligned with shareholders’ 
interests. The Committee is responsible for the review 
of senior management development and succession 
plans.

The Personnel Committee convened three times 

in 2007. 

The Corporate Governance and Nomination Com-
mittee consists of three to five members of the Board 
who meet all applicable independence requirements 
of Finnish law and the rules of the stock exchanges 
where Nokia shares are listed, including the Helsinki 
Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. 
Since May 3, 2007, the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee has consisted of the following 

Corporate governance

three members of the Board: Marjorie Scardino (Chair), 
Georg Ehrnrooth and Per Karlsson.

The Corporate Governance and Nomination Com-

mittee’s purpose is (1) to prepare the proposals for 
the general meetings in respect of the composition 
of the Board and the director remuneration to be ap-
proved by the shareholders, and (2) to monitor issues 
and practices related to corporate governance and to 
propose necessary actions in respect thereof.

The Committee fulfills its responsibilities by (i) 
actively identifying individuals qualified to become 
members of the Board, (ii) recommending to the 
shareholders the director nominees for election at the 
Annual General Meetings, (iii) monitoring significant 
developments in the law and practice of corporate 
governance and of the duties and responsibilities of 
directors of public companies, (iv) assisting the Board 
and each committee of the Board in its annual perfor-
mance self-evaluations, including establishing criteria 
to be used in connection with such evaluations, 
and (v) developing and recommending to the Board 
and administering Nokia’s Corporate Governance 
Guidelines.

The Corporate Governance and Nomination 
Committee convened four times in 2007. One of the 
meetings was held through technical equipment.

The charters of each of the committees are available 
on Nokia’s website, www.nokia.com.

Management and corporate 
governance practices

Nokia has a company Code of Conduct which is equally 
applicable to all of Nokia’s employees, directors and 
management and is accessible on Nokia’s website, 
www.nokia.com. As well, Nokia has a Code of Ethics 
for the Principal Executive Officers and the Senior Fi-
nancial Officers.  For more information about Nokia’s 
Code of Ethics, please see www.nokia.com.

Nokia’s corporate governance practices comply 
with the Corporate Governance Recommendation for 
Listed Companies approved by the Helsinki Stock Ex-
change in December 2003 effective as of July 1, 2004.

Internal audit function

Nokia has an internal audit function that acts as an 
independent appraisal function by examining and 
evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the 
company’s system of internal control.

Internal audit resides within the CFO’s organiza-
tion and also reports to the Audit Committee of the 
Board of Directors. The head of internal audit function 
has at all times direct access to the Audit Committee, 
without involvement of the management.

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Compensation of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board

Board of Directors

The following table sets forth the annual remunera-
tion of the members of the Board of Directors based 
on their positions on the Board and its committees, 
including the remuneration paid to the President and 
CEO for his duties as the member of the Board of Direc-
tors only, as resolved by the respective Annual General 
Meetings, in 2007, 2006 and 2005.

Position, EUR 

Chair 
Vice Chair 
Member 
Chair of Audit Committee 
Member of Audit Committee 
Chair of Personnel Committee 
Total 

2007 

375 000 
150 000 
130 000 
25 000 
10 000 
25 000 
1 775 000 

2006 

2005

375 000 
137 500 
110 000 
25 000 
10 000 
25 000 
1 472 500 

165 000
137 500
110 000
25 000
10 000
25 000
1 262 500

Non-executive members of the Board of Directors 
do not receive stock options, performance shares, 
restricted shares or other variable compensation for 
their duties as Board members. In addition, no meet-
ing fees are payable. However, it is Nokia policy that a 
significant portion of director remuneration is paid in 
the form of Nokia shares. Since 1999, approximately 
40% of the annual remuneration payable to the 
members of Board of Directors has been paid in Nokia 
shares purchased from the market. The President and 
CEO receives variable compensation for his executive 
duties, but not for his duties as a member of the Board 
of Directors, see “Actual Executive Compensation for 
2007” on page 75.

When preparing the Board of Directors’ remu-
neration proposal, it is the policy of the Corporate 
Governance and Nomination Committee of the Board 
to review and compare the level of board remunera-
tion paid in other global companies with net sales and 
business complexity comparable to that of Nokia. The 
Committee’s aim is that Nokia has an effective Board 
consisting of world-class professionals representing 
an appropriate and diverse mix of skills and experi-
ence. A competitive Board remuneration contributes 
to Nokia’s achievement of this target.

The remuneration of the Board of Directors is 
resolved annually by Nokia’s Annual General Meet-
ing by a simple majority of the shareholders’ votes 

represented at the meeting, upon proposal by the 
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee of 
the Board. The remuneration is resolved for the period 
from the respective Annual General Meeting until the 
next Annual General Meeting.

Remuneration of the Board of Directors 
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the aggregate 
renumeration paid to the members of the Board of Di-
rectors for their services as the members of the Board 
and its committees was EUR 1 775 000.

The following table depicts the annual remunera-
tion structure paid to the members of Nokia’s Board of 
Directors, as resolved by the Annual General Meetings 
in the respective years.

Board of Directors 

Chairman
Jorma Ollila 2 

Vice Chairman
Dame Marjorie Scardino 3 

Georg Ehrnrooth 4 

Lalita D.Gupte 5 

Dr. Bengt Holmström 6 

Dr. Henning Kagermann 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 7 

Per Karlsson 8 

Keijo Suila 9 

Vesa Vainio 10 

11

1  Approximately 60% of the gross annual fee is paid in cash and 
the remaining 40% in Nokia shares purchased from the market 
and included in the table under “Shares Received.”

2  This table includes fees paid for Mr. Ollila, Chairman, for his 

2007 

2006 

2005

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares 
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares 
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1

Shares
received

375 000 

8 110 

375 000 

8 035 

165 000 

5 011

150 000 

155 000 

140 000 

130 000 

130 000 

130 000 

155 000 

140 000 

140 000 

3 245 

3 351 

3 027 

2 810 

2 810 

2 810 

3 351 

3 027 

3 027 

110 000 

120 000 

— 

110 000 

— 

— 

135 000 

120 000 

120 000 

2 356 

2 570 

— 

2 356 

— 

— 

2 892 

2 570 

2 570 

110 000 

120 000 

— 

110 000 

— 

— 

135 000 

— 

120 000 

3 340

3 644

—

3 340

—

—

4 100

—

3 644

6  The 2007 fee of Mr. Holmström amounted to EUR 130 000 for 

10  The 2007 fee of Mr. Vainio amounted to a total of EUR 140 000 

services as a member of the Board. The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. 
Holmström amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of 
the Board.

consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 for services as a member of the 
Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Com-
mittee. The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. Vainio amounted to a total 
of EUR 120 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 110 000 for services as 
a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member 
of the Audit Committee.

11  Daniel R. Hesse, who was re-elected as a Nokia Board member in 
the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2007, was paid the annual 
fee of EUR 130 000 for services as a member of the Board, prior to 
his resignation announced on December 28, 2007. This amount 
included 2 810 shares. The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. Hesse 
amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board, 
which amounts included 2 356 shares in 2006 and 3 340 in 2005.

services as Chairman of the Board, only.

7  This table includes fees paid for Mr. Kallasvuo for his services as a 

3  The 2007 fee of Ms. Scardino amounted to a total of EUR 150 000 
for services as Vice Chairman. The 2006 and 2005 fees of Ms. 
Scardino amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of 
the Board.

4  The 2007 fee of Mr. Ehrnrooth amounted to a total of EUR 

155 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 for services as a 
member of the Board and EUR 25 000 for services as Chairman of 
the Audit Committee. The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. Ehrnrooth 
consisted of a fee of EUR 110 000 for services as a member of 
the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit 
Committee.

5  The 2007 fee of Ms. Gupte amounted to a total of EUR 140 000, 
consisting of a fee of 130 000 for services as a member of the 
Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit Com-
mittee.

member of the Board, only.

8  The 2007 fee of Mr. Karlsson amounted to a total of EUR 155 000, 

consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 for services as a member of the 
Board and EUR 25 000 for services as Chairman of the Personnel 
Committee. The 2006 and 2005 fees of Mr. Karlsson amounted 
to a total of EUR 135 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 110 000 for 
services as a member of the Board and EUR 25 000 for services as 
Chairman of the Audit Committee.

9  The 2007 fee of Mr. Suila amounted to a total of EUR 140 000, 
consisting of a fee of EUR 130 000 for services as a member of 
the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit 
Committee. The 2006 fee of Mr. Suila amounted to a total of 
EUR 120 000, consisting of a fee of EUR 110 000 for services as a 
member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of 
the Audit Committee.

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Proposal of the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee of the Board

On January 24, 2008, the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee of the Board announced that it 
will propose to the Annual General Meeting to be held 
on May 8, 2008 that the annual remuneration payable 
to the Board members to be elected at the same 
meeting for the term until the close of the Annual 
General Meeting in 2009 be as follows: EUR 440 000 for 
the Chairman, EUR 150 000 for the Vice Chairman and 
EUR 130 000 for each member. In addition, the Corpo-
rate Governance and Nomination Committee will pro-
pose that the Chairman of the Audit Committee and 
the Chairman of the Personnel Committee will each 
receive an additional annual fee of EUR 25 000 and 
each member of the Audit Committee an additional 
annual fee of EUR 10 000. Further, the Committee will 
propose that approximately 40% of the remunera-
tion be paid in Nokia Corporation shares purchased 
from the market. The proposed remuneration is at the 
same level as in 2007 except for the Chairman’s fee, 
which would increase to EUR 440 000 from the fee of 
EUR 375 000 paid in both 2006 and 2007.

Group Executive Board

Executive Compensation Philosophy, Programs 
and Decision-making Process

Our executive compensation philosophy and programs 
have been developed to enable Nokia to effectively 
compete in an extremely complex and rapidly evolv-
ing mobile communications industry. Nokia is a 
leading company in its industry and conduct business 
globally. Nokia’s executive compensation programs 
have been designed to attract, retain and motivate 
talented executive officers that drive Nokia’s success 
and industry leadership worldwide.

Our compensation program for executive officers 
includes: 

» 

» 

competitive base pay rates; and 

short- and long-term incentives that are intended 
to result in competitive total compensation pack-
age.

The objectives of Nokia’s executive compensation 
programs are to: 

» 

» 

» 

» 

attract and retain outstanding executive talent; 

deliver a significant amount of performance-
 related variable compensation for the achieve-
ment of both short- and long-term stretch goals;

appropriately balance rewards between both 
Nokia’s and an individual’s performance; and

align the interests of the executive officers with 
those of the shareholders through long-term 
incentives in the form of equity-based awards.

The competitiveness of Nokia’s executive compensa-
tion levels and practices is one of several key factors 
the Personnel Committee of the Board (the “Person-
nel Committee”) considers in its determination of 
compensation for Nokia executives. The Personnel 
Committee compares, on an annual basis, Nokia’s 
compensation practices, base salaries and total com-
pensation, including short- and long-term incentives 
against those of other relevant companies in the same 
or similar industries and of the same or similar size 
that Nokia believes it competes against for executive 
talent. The relevant companies include high technol-
ogy and telecommunications companies that are 
headquartered in Europe and the United States.

The Personnel Committee retains and uses exter-

nal consultants, Mercer Human Resources, to obtain 
benchmark data and information on current market 
trends. Mercer Human Resources works directly for 
the Chairman of the Personnel Committee and meets 
annually with the Personnel Committee, without 
management present, to provide an assessment of 
the competitiveness and appropriateness of Nokia’s 
executive pay levels and programs. Management pro-
vides Mercer Human Resources with information with 
regard to Nokia’s programs and compensation levels 
for their preparation in meeting with the Committee. 
The consultant of Mercer Human Resources that works 
for the Personnel Committee is independent of Nokia 
and does not have any other business relationships 
with Nokia.

The Personnel Committee reviews the executive 
officers’ compensation on an annual basis and from 
time to time during the year, when special needs 
arise. Without management present, the Committee 
reviews and recommends to the Board the corporate 
goals and objectives relevant to the compensation 
of the President and CEO, evaluates the performance 
of the President and CEO in light of those goals and 
objectives, and proposes to the Board the compensa-
tion level of the President and CEO, which is confirmed 
by the independent members of the Board. Manage-
ment’s role is to provide any information requested by 
the Personnel Committee to assist in their delibera-
tions.

In addition, upon initial recommendation of the 

President and CEO, the Personnel Committee approves 
all compensation for all the members of the Group Ex-
ecutive Board (excluding that of the President and CEO 
of Nokia and Simon Beresford-Wylie, Chief Executive 
Officer of Nokia Siemens Networks) and other direct 
reports to the President and CEO, including long-term 
equity incentives and goals and objectives relevant to 
compensation. The Personnel Committee also reviews 
the results of the evaluation of the performance of 
the Group Executive Board members (excluding the 
President and CEO and Mr. Beresford-Wylie) and other 
direct reports to the President and CEO and approves 
their incentive compensation based on such evalu-
ation. Mr. Beresford-Wylie’s compensation as CEO of 
Nokia Siemens Networks is evaluated and approved 
by the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens Networks. 
The Personnel Committee is apprised annually on 

Corporate governance

actions taken with respect to Mr. Beresford-Wylie’s 
compensation.

The Personnel Committee considers the following 
factors, among others, in its review when determining 
the compensation of Nokia’s executive officers:

» 

» 

» 

» 

The compensation levels for similar positions (in 
terms of scope of position, revenues, number of 
employees, global responsibility and reporting 
relationships) in relevant comparison companies;

The performance demonstrated by the executive 
officer during the last year;

The size and impact of the role on Nokia’s overall 
performance and strategic direction;

The internal comparison to the compensation 
levels of the other executive officers of Nokia; and

» 

Past experience and tenure in role. 

The above factors are assessed in totality. 

The compensation for Mr. Beresford-Wylie is deter-
mined by the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens 
Networks based on the same factors as for the other 
members of the Group Executive Board of Nokia and 
determined in a similar process.

Components of Executive Compensation
Our compensation program for executive officers 
includes annual cash compensation in the form of a 
base salary, short-term cash incentives and long-term 
equity-based incentive awards in the form of perfor-
mance shares, stock options and restricted shares.

Annual Cash Compensation
Base salaries are targeted at globally competitive 
market levels. 

Short-term cash incentives are tied directly to 
performance and represent a significant portion of 
an executive officer’s total annual cash compensa-
tion. The short-term cash incentive opportunity is 
expressed as a percentage of the executive officer’s 
annual base salary. These award opportunities and 
measurement criteria are presented in the table on 
page 74.

Measurement criteria for the short-term cash 

incentive plan include those financial objectives 
that are considered important measures of Nokia’s 
success in driving increased shareholder value. 
Financial objectives are established which are based 
on a number of factors and are intended to be stretch 
targets that, when achieved, Nokia believes, will result 
in performance that will exceed that of Nokia’s key 
competitors in the high technology and telecom-
munications industries. The target setting, as well 
as the weighting of each measure, also requires the 
Personnel Committee’s approval. The following table 
reflects the measurement criteria that are established 
for the President and CEO and members of the Group 
Executive Board and the relative weighting of each 
objective for the year 2007.

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Corporate governance

Incentive as a % of Annual Base Salary in 2007

Position 

President and CEO 

Total 

Group Executive Board 

Total 

Minimum 
performance, % 

Target 
performance, % 

Maximum
performance, % 

Measurement criteria 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

100 

25 

25 

150 

75 

25 

100 

225 

37.5 

37.5 

300

168.75 

37.5 

206.25

(a) Financial Objectives (includes targets for net sales, 
operating profit and operating cash flow measures)

(c) Total Shareholder Return 1 (comparison made with key    
competitors in the high technology and telecommunications
industries over one, three and five year periods)

(d) Strategic Objectives

(a) Financial Objectives (includes targets for net sales, 
operating profit and operating cash flow); and 
(b) Individual Strategic Objectives (as described below)

(c) Total Shareholder Return 1, 2

1  Total shareholder return reflects the change in Nokia’s share 
price during a respective time period added with the value of 
dividends per share paid during the said period, divided by 
Nokia’s share price at the beginning of the period. The calcula-
tion is the same also for each company in the said peer group. 

2  Only some members of the Group Executive Board are eligible for 

the additional 25% total shareholder return element. 

The incentive payout is based on performance relative 
to targets set for each measurement criteria listed in 
the table above: (a) a comparison of Nokia’s actual 
performance to pre-established targets for net sales, 
operating profit and operating cash flow and (b) a 
comparison of each executive officer’s individual per-
formance to his/her predefined individual strategic 
objectives and targets. Individual strategic objectives 
include market share, quality, technology innova-
tion, new product revenue, customer retention rates, 
environmental achievements and other objectives of 
key strategic importance which require a discretion-
ary assessment of performance by the Personnel 
Committee. 

When determining the final incentive pay-out, 

the Personnel Committee determines an overall score 
for each executive based on the degree to which 
(a) Nokia’s financial objectives have been achieved 
together with (b) qualitative scores assigned to the 
individual strategic objectives. The final incentive 
payout is determined by multiplying each executive’s 
eligible salary by: (i) his/her incentive target percent; 
and (ii) the score resulting from the above-mentioned 
factors (a) and (b). The resulting score for each execu-
tive is then multiplied by an “affordability factor,” 
which is determined based on overall sales, profitabil-
ity and cash flow of Nokia. The Personnel Committee 
may apply discretion when evaluating actual results 
against targets and the resulting incentive payouts. In 
certain exceptional situations, the actual short-term 
cash incentive awarded to the executive officer could 
be zero. The maximum payout is only possible with 
maximum performance on all measures.

The portion of the short-term cash incentives 

that is tied to (a) Nokia’s financial objectives and 
(b) individual strategic objectives and targets is paid 
twice each year based on the performance for each of 

Nokia’s short-term plans that end on June 30 and De-
cember 31 of each year. Another portion of the short-
term cash incentives is paid annually at the end of the 
year, based on the Personnel Committee’s assessment 
of (c) Nokia’s total shareholder return compared to key 
competitors in the high technology and telecom-
munications industries and relevant market indices 
over one-, three- and five-year periods. In the case 
of the President and CEO, the annual incentive award 
is also partly based on his performance compared 
against (d) strategic leadership objectives, including 
entry into new markets and services and executive 
development.

Instead of Nokia’s short-term cash incentive plan, 

Simon Beresford-Wylie participates in a short-term 
cash incentive plan sponsored by Nokia Siemens 
Networks, which is similar to Nokia’s plan.

Fore more information on the actual cash com-
pensation paid in 2007 to Nokia’s executive officers, 
see “Actual Executive Compensation for 2007” on 
page 75.

Long-term equity-based incentives
Long-term equity-based incentive awards in the form 
of performance shares, stock options and restricted 
shares are used to align executive officers interests 
with shareholders’ interests, reward performance and 
encourage retention. These awards are determined on 
the basis of the factors discussed above in “Execu-
tive Compensation Philosophy and Decision-making 
Process”, including a comparison of the executive 
officer’s overall compensation with that of other 
executives in the relevant market and the impact on 
the competitiveness of the executive’s compensa-
tion package in that market. Performance shares 
are Nokia’s main vehicle for long-term equity-based 
incentives and reward the achievement of both 

Nokia’s long-term financial results and an increase in 
share price. Performance shares vest as shares, if at 
least one of the pre-determined threshold perfor-
mance levels, tied to Nokia’s financial performance, 
is achieved by the end of the performance period and 
their value increases with Nokia’s share price. Stock 
options are granted to fewer employees that are in 
more senior and executive positions. Stock options 
create value for the executive officer, once vested, if 
the Nokia share price is higher than the exercise price 
of the stock option established at grant, thereby align-
ing the interests of the executives with those of the 
shareholders. Restricted shares are used primarily for 
retention purposes and they vest fully after the close 
of a pre-determined restriction period. These equity-
based incentive awards are generally forfeited, if the 
executive leaves Nokia prior to vesting.

Instead of the long-term equity-based incentive 
plans of Nokia, Simon Beresford-Wylie participates in 
a long-term cash incentive plan sponsored by Nokia 
Siemens Networks. The long-term cash incentive 
plan of Nokia Siemens Networks is designed to align 
the interests of Nokia Siemens Networks executives 
with increased shareholder value of Nokia Siemens 
Networks and, ultimately, with increased shareholder 
value for that of its owners, including Nokia and 
its shareholders. The plan provides Nokia Siemens 
Networks executives an opportunity to earn cash in-
centives based on the achievement of pre-determined 
financial goals, including net sales and operating 
margin. These long-term cash incentive awards of 
Nokia Siemens Networks are generally forfeited if the 
executive leaves employment prior to the end of the 
plan period.

Information on the actual equity-based incentives 

granted to the members of Nokia’s Group Executive 
Board is included in “Share Ownership” on page 78.

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Actual Executive Compensation for 2007
At December 31, 2007, Nokia had a Group Executive 
Board consisting of 12 members. The only change in 
the membership of Nokia’s Group Executive Board 
during 2007 was the appointment of Timo Ihamuotila 
as a new member of the Group Executive Board, effec-
tive April 1, 2007.

The following tables summarize the aggregate 
cash compensation paid and the long-term equity-
based incentives granted to the members of the Group 
Executive Board under Nokia’s equity plans in 2007.

Gains realized upon exercise of stock options and 
share-based incentive grants vested for the members 
of the Group Executive Board during 2007 are included 
in “Stock option exercise and settlement of shares” 
on page 84.

Aggregate cash compensation to the Group Executive Board for 2007

Year 

2007 

Number of 
members 
December 31, 
2007 

Base 
salaries 3 

EUR 

Cash
incentive
payments 1, 2, 3
EUR

12 

5 354 176 

8 280 615

1 

Includes payments pursuant to cash incentive arrangements for 
the 2007 calendar year paid or payable by Nokia for the respec-
tive fiscal year. The cash incentives are paid as a percentage of 
annual base salary based on Nokia’s short-term cash incentives. 

2  Excluding any gains realized upon exercise of stock options, 

which are described in “Stock option exercises and settlement of 
shares” on page 84. 

Long-Term Equity-Based Incentives Granted in 2007 1

3 

Includes base salary and bonuses to Simon Beresford-Wylie, 
EVP and General Manager Networks of Nokia for the period until 
March 31, 2007 and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia Siemens 
Networks for the remainder of 2007 and to Timo Ihamuotila from 
April 1, 2007. 

Group Executive 

Board 3 

Performance shares at threshold 2 
Stock options 
Restricted shares 

286 000 
572 000 
390 000 

Total 

2 163 901 
3 211 965 
1 749 433 

Total number
of participants

5 300
2 800
300

1  The equity-based incentive grants are generally forfeited if the 

2  At maximum performance, the settlement amounts to four 

employment relationship terminates with Nokia prior to vesting. 
The settlement is conditional upon performance and service con-
ditions, as determined in the relevant plan rules. For a description 
of Nokia’s equity plans, see Note 22 “Share-based payment” to 
Nokia’s consolidated financial statements on page 30.

times the number of performance shares originally granted at 
threshold. 

3 

Including Timo Ihamuotila from April 1, 2007. 

Summary compensation table 2007

Name and 
principal 
position 1 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 
President and CEO  

Richard Simonson 
EVP and Chief Financial  
Officer 7  

Anssi Vanjoki   
EVP, Markets 

Mary McDowell 
EVP, Chief Development Officer 7 

Kai Öistämö 
EVP, Devices

Year * 

Salary 
EUR 

Bonus 2 
EUR 

Stock 
awards 3 
EUR 

Option 
awards 4 
EUR 

2007 
2006 
2005 

2007 
2006 
2005 

2007 
2006 
2005 

2007 
2006 

1 037 619 
898 413 
623 524 

2 348 877 
664 227 
947 742

4 112 581 
1 529 732 

693 141 
578 465  

488 422 
460 070 
461 526 

556 381 
505 343 
476 000 

444 139 
466 676 

827 333 
292 673 
634 516

900 499 
353 674 
718 896

1 576 376 
958 993 

234 310 
194 119 

1 602 605 
938 582 

239 829 
222 213 

769 773 
249 625 

1 551 482 
786 783 

396 169 
213 412 

2007 

382 667 

605 520 

1 412 371 

223 284 

Non-equity 
  incentive plan 
compen- 

Change in
pension
 value and
nonqualified
deferred 
compensation 
 earnings 
EUR 

All other
compen-
sation 
EUR 

Total
EUR

956 333 4, 5 

1 496 883 4 

183 603 6 
38 960 

9 332 153
5 206 680

46 699 8 
84 652 

3 173 141
1 990 507

18 521 4 
215 143 4 

49 244 9 
29 394 

3 367 078
2 264 349

32 463 10 
45 806 

3 194 027
1 762 302

41 465 4 

32 086 11 

2 697 393

sation ** 
EUR 

— 
— 

— 
— 

— 
— 

— 
— 

— 

1  The positions set forth in this table are the current positions of 

3  Amounts shown represent share-based compensation expense 

the named executives. Mr. Kallasvuo was President and COO until 
June 1, 2006. Until December 31, 2007, Mr. Vanjoki was Executive 
Vice President and General Manager of Multimedia; Ms. McDowell, 
Executive Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise 
Solutions; and Mr. Öistämö, Executive Vice President and General 
Manager of Mobile Phones. 

2  Bonus payments are part of Nokia’s short-term cash incentives. 
The amount consists of the bonus awarded and paid or payable 
by Nokia for the respective fiscal year. 

recognized in the respective fiscal year for all outstanding equity 
grants in accordance with IFRS 2, Share-based payment. 

4  The change in pension value represents the proportionate 

change in Nokia’s liability related to the individual executive. 
These executives participate in the Finnish TyEL pension system 
that provides for a retirement benefit based on years of service 
and earnings according to the prescribed statutory system. The 
TyEL system is a partly funded and a partly pooled “pay as you 
go” system. The figures shown represent only the change in 
liability for the funded portion. The method used to derive the 

actuarial IFRS valuation is based upon salary information at the 
respective year-end. Actuarial assumptions including salary 
increases and inflation have been determined to arrive at the 
valuation at the respective year end 

5  The change in pension value for Mr. Kallasvuo includes EUR 

148 333 for the proportionate change in the company’s liability 
related to the individual under the funded part of the Finnish 
TyEL pension (see footnote 4 above). In addition, it includes EUR 
808 000 for the change in liability in the early retirement benefit 
at the age of 60 provided under his service contract. 

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6  All other compensation for Mr. Kallasvuo in 2007 includes: EUR 

8  All other compensation for Mr. Simonson in 2007 includes: EUR 

11  All other compensation for Mr. Öistämö in 2007 includes: EUR 

130 000 for his services as member of the Board of Directors, see 
also “Board of Directors” above; EUR 21 300 for car allowance; 
EUR 10 000 for financial counseling; EUR 17 383 for a taxable 
benefit concerning payment of the Finnish transfer tax and 
related gross-up in respect of settlements under performance 
and restricted share plans made to all participants of those plans 
who were Finnish tax residents; and EUR 4 920 for driver and for 
mobile phone. 

7  Salaries, benefits and perquisites of Ms. McDowell and Mr. Simon-
son are paid and denominated in USD. Amounts were converted 
to EUR using year-end 2007 USD/EUR exchange rate of 1.47. For 
year 2006, amounts were converted to EUR using year-end 2006 
USD/EUR exchange rate of 1.31. 

10 544 company contributions to the 401(k) plan, EUR 11 565 
for car allowance, EUR 10 548 for financial counseling, EUR 9 691 
provided as benefit under Nokia’s relocation policy and EUR 
4 351 Employee Stock Purchase Plan benefit. 

9  All other compensation for Mr. Vanjoki in 2007 includes: EUR 

22 020 for car allowance, EUR 16 984 taxable benefit concerning 
payment of the Finnish transfer tax and related gross-up in 
respect of settlements under performance and restricted share 
plans made to all participants of those plans who were Finnish 
tax residents; EUR 10 000 for financial counseling and the 
remainder for mobile phone. 

10  All other compensation for Ms. McDowell in 2007 includes: EUR 
9 184 company contributions to the 401(k) plan, EUR 11 565 
for car allowance, EUR 10 531 for financial counseling and the 
remainder for benefit provided under Nokia’s relocation policy. 

Equity grants in 2007 1

13 777 for car allowance, EUR 8 069 taxable benefit concerning 
payment of the Finnish transfer tax and related gross-up in 
respect of settlements under performance and restricted share 
plans made to all participants of those plans who were Finnish 
tax residents; EUR 10 000 for financial counseling and the 
remainder for mobile phone. 

*  History has been provided for those data elements previously 

disclosed. 

**  None of the named executive officers participated in a formulat-
ed, non-discretionary incentive plan. Annual incentive payments 
are included under the “Bonus” column. 

Option awards 

 Stock awards 

Name and principal position 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo
President and CEO 

Richard Simonson
EVP and Chief Financial Officer 

Anssi Vanjoki
EVP, Markets 

Mary McDowell
EVP, Chief Development Officer 

Kai Öistämö
EVP, Devices 

Number of 
shares 
underlying 
options 

Grant 
date 

Grant 
price 
(EUR) 

Grant date 
fair value 2 

(EUR) 

  Performance 
shares at 
threshold 
(number) 

Performance
shares at 
maximum 
(number) 

Restricted 
shares 
(number) 

Grant date
fair value 3
(EUR) 

May 11 

160 000 

18.39 

581 690 

80 000 

320 000 

100 000 

5 709 382

May 11 

55 000 

18.39 

199 956 

27 500 

110 000 

35 000 

1 978 385

May 11 

55 000 

18.39 

199 956 

27 500 

110 000 

35 000 

1 978 385

May 11 

55 000 

18.39 

199 956 

27 500 

110 000 

35 000 

1 978 385

May 11 

55 000 

18.39 

199 956 

27 500 

110 000 

35 000 

1 978 385

1 

Including all grants made during 2007. Grants were made under 
the Nokia Stock Option Plan 2007, the Nokia Performance Share 
Plan 2007 and the Nokia Restricted Share Plan 2007, respectively. 

2  The fair values of stock options equal the estimated fair value 

on the grant date, calculated using the Black-Scholes model. 
The stock option exercise price is EUR 18.39. The Helsinki Stock 
Exchange closing market price at the grant date was EUR 18.42. 

For information with respect to the Nokia shares and 
equity awards held by the members of the Group 
Executive Board, please see “Share Ownership” on 
page 78.

Pension arrangements for the members of the 
Group Executive Board

The members of the Group Executive Board partici-
pated in the local retirement programs applicable to 
employees in the country where they reside. Execu-
tives in Finland participate in the Finnish TyEL pension 
system, which provides for a retirement benefit 
based on years of service and earnings according to a 
prescribed statutory system. Under the Finnish TyEL 
pension system, base pay, incentives and other tax-
able fringe benefits are included in the definition of 
earnings, although gains realized from equity are not. 
The Finnish TyEL pension scheme provides for early 
retirement benefits at age 62 with a reduction in the 
amount of retirement benefits. Standard retirement 
benefits are available from age 63 to 68, according to 
an increasing scale.

Executives in the United States participate in 
Nokia’s Retirement Savings and Investment Plan. 

Under this 401(k) plan, participants elect to make vol-
untary pre-tax contributions that are 100% matched 
by Nokia up to 8% of eligible earnings. 25% of the em-
ployer match vests for the participants for each year 
of their employment. Participants earning in excess 
of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) eligible earning 
limits may participate in the Nokia Restoration and 
Deferral Plan which allows employees to defer up to 
50% of their salary and 100% of their bonus into this 
non-qualified plan. Contributions to the Restoration 
and Deferral Plan in excess of IRS deferral limits will 
be matched 100% up to 8% of eligible earnings less 
contributions made to the 401(k) plan.

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo can, as part of his service 
contract, retire at the age of 60 with full retirement 
benefits should he be employed by Nokia at the time. 
The full retirement benefit is calculated as if Mr. Kallas-
vuo had continued his service with Nokia through the 
retirement age of 65.

Simon Beresford-Wylie participates in the Nokia 

International Employee Benefit Plan (NIEBP). The NIEBP 
is a defined contribution retirement arrangement 
provided to some Nokia employees on international 
assignments. The contributions to NIEBP are funded 

3  The fair value of performance shares and restricted shares equals 
the estimated fair value on grant date. The estimated fair value 
is based on the grant date market price of the Nokia share less 
the present value of dividends expected to be paid during the 
vesting period. The value of performance shares is presented on 
the basis of a number of shares which is two times the number at 
threshold. 

two-thirds by Nokia and one-third by the employee. 
Because Mr. Beresford-Wylie also participates in the 
Finnish TyEL system, the company contribution to 
NIEBP is 1.3% of annual earnings.

Hallstein Moerk, following his arrangement with 

a previous employer, has also in his current position at 
Nokia a retirement benefit of 65% of his pensionable 
salary beginning at the age of 62. Early retirement is 
possible at the age of 55 with reduced benefits.

Service contracts
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo’s service contract covers his 
current position as President and CEO and Chairman of 
the Group Executive Board. As of December 31, 2007, 
Mr. Kallasvuo’s annual total gross base salary, which is 
subject to an annual review by the Board of Directors 
and confirmation by the independent members of the 
Board, is EUR 1 050 000. His incentive targets under the 
Nokia short-term cash incentive plan are 150% of an-
nual gross base salary. In case of termination by Nokia 
for reasons other than cause, including a change 
of control, Mr. Kallasvuo is entitled to a severance 
payment of up to 18 months of compensation (both 
annual total gross base salary and target incentive). In 

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case of termination by Mr. Kallasvuo, the notice period 
is 6 months and he is entitled to a payment for such 
notice period (both annual total gross base salary 
and target incentive for 6 months). Mr. Kallasvuo is 
subject to a 12-month non-competition obligation 
after termination of the contract. Unless the contract 
is terminated for cause, Mr. Kallasvuo may be entitled 
to compensation during the non-competition period 
or a part of it. Such compensation amounts to the 
annual total gross base salary and target incentive 
for the respective period during which no severance 
payment is paid.

Equity-Based Compensation Programs 

General
During the year ended December 31, 2007, Nokia 
sponsored four global stock option plans, four global 
performance share plans and four global restricted 
share plans. Both executives and employees partici-
pate in these plans. In 2004, Nokia introduced perfor-
mance shares as the main element to the company’s 
broad-based equity compensation program to further 
emphasize the performance element in employees’ 
long-term incentives. Thereafter, the number of stock 
options granted has been significantly reduced. The 
rationale for using both performance shares and 
stock options for employees in higher job grades is 
to build an optimal and balanced combination of 
long-term equity-based incentives. The equity-based 
compensation programs intend to align the potential 
value received by participants directly with the 
performance of Nokia. Since 2003, Nokia also have 
granted restricted shares to a small selected number 
of employees each year.

The equity-based incentive grants are generally 

conditioned upon continued employment with Nokia, 
as well as the fulfillment of performance and other 
conditions, as determined in the relevant plan rules.

The broad-based equity compensation program 

for 2007, which was approved by the Board of Direc-
tors, followed the structure of the program in 2006. 
The participant group for the 2007 equity-based 
incentive program continued to be broad, with a 
wide number of employees in many levels of the or-
ganization eligible to participate. As at December 31, 
2007, the aggregate number of participants in all of 
Nokia’s equity-based programs was approximately 
22 000 compared with approximately 30 000 as at 
December 31, 2006 reflecting changes in Nokia’s grant 
guidelines.

The employees of Nokia Siemens Networks have 

not participated in any new Nokia equity-based 
incentive plans since the formation of Nokia Siemens 
Networks on April 1, 2007.

For a more detailed description of all of Nokia’s 

equity-based incentive plans, see Note 22 “Share-
based payment” to Nokia’s consolidated financial 
statements on page 30.

Performance Shares
We have granted performance shares under the global 
2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 plans, each of which, 
including its terms and conditions, has been approved 
by the Board of Directors.

The performance shares represent a commitment 

by Nokia to deliver Nokia shares to employees at a 
future point in time, subject to Nokia’s fulfillment of 
pre-defined performance criteria. No performance 
shares will vest unless Nokia’s performance reaches at 
least one of the threshold levels measured by two in-
dependent, pre-defined performance criteria: Nokia’s 
average annual net sales growth for the performance 
period of the plan and earnings per share (EPS) at the 
end of the performance period.

The 2004 and 2005 Performance Share Plans 
have a four-year performance period and a two-year 
interim measurement period. The 2006 and 2007 
Performance Share Plans have a three-year perfor-
mance period with no interim measurement period. 
The below table summarizes the relevant periods and 
settlements under the plans.

a term of five years.

The exercise prices of the stock options are deter-
mined at the time of their grant on a quarterly basis. 
The exercise prices are determined in accordance with 
a pre-agreed schedule after the release of Nokia’s 
periodic financial results and are based on the trade 
volume weighted average price of a Nokia share 
on the Helsinki Stock Exchange during the trading 
days of the first whole week of the second month of 
the respective calendar quarter (i.e., February, May, 
August or November). Exercise prices are determined 
on a one-week weighted average to mitigate any 
short-term fluctuations in Nokia’s share price. The 
determination of exercise price is defined in the terms 
and conditions of the stock option plan, which are 
approved by the shareholders at the respective Annual 
General Meeting. The Board of Directors does not have 
the right to amend the above-described determina-
tion of the exercise price.

Stock option grants are approved by the CEO at 

the time of stock option pricing on the basis of an 
authorization given by the Board of Directors. Ap-

Performance 
Share Plan 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

Performance 
period 

2004–2007 
2005–2008 
2006–2008 
2007–2009 

Interim 
measurement 
period 

2004–2005 
2005–2006 
N/A 
N/A 

1st (interim) 
settlement 

2nd (final)
settlement

2006 
2007 
N/A 
N/A 

2008
2009
2009
2010

Until the Nokia shares are delivered, the par-
ticipants will not have any shareholder rights, such 
as voting or dividend rights, associated with the 
performance shares. The performance share grants 
are generally forfeited if the employment relationship 
terminates with Nokia prior to vesting.

Performance share grants are approved by the 
CEO at the end of the respective calendar quarter on 
the basis of an authorization given by the Board of 
Directors. Approvals for performance share grants to 
the CEO are made by the independent members of the 
Board of Directors. Approvals for performance share 
grants to the other Group Executive Board members 
and other direct reports of the CEO are made by the 
Personnel Committee.

Stock Options
Nokia’s global stock option plans in effect for 2007, 
including their terms and conditions, were approved 
by the Annual General Meetings in the year when each 
plan was launched, i.e., in 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

Each stock option entitles the holder to subscribe 

for one new Nokia share. Under the 2001 stock op-
tion plan, the stock options were transferable by the 
participants. Under the 2003, 2005 and 2007 plans, the 
stock options are non-transferable. All of the stock op-
tions have a vesting schedule with a 25% vesting one 
year after grant, and quarterly vesting thereafter. The 
stock options granted under the plans generally have 

provals for stock option grants to the CEO are made by 
the independent members of the Board of Directors. 
Approvals for stock option grants to the other Group 
Executive Board members and for other direct reports 
of the CEO are made by the Personnel Committee.

Restricted Shares
Since 2003, Nokia has granted restricted shares to 
recruit, retain, reward and motivate selected high 
potential employees, who are critical to the future 
success of Nokia. It is Nokia’s philosophy that re-
stricted shares will be used only for key management 
positions and other critical resources. The outstand-
ing global restricted share plans, including their terms 
and conditions, have been approved by the Board of 
Directors.

All of Nokia’s restricted share plans have a 
restriction period of three years after grant. Once the 
shares vest, they are transferred and delivered to the 
participants. The restricted share grants are generally 
forfeited if the employment relationship terminates 
with Nokia prior to vesting. Until the Nokia shares are 
delivered, the participants do not have any sharehold-
er rights, such as voting or dividend rights, associated 
with the restricted shares. Restricted share grants 
are approved by the CEO at the end of the respective 
calendar quarter on the basis of an authorization 
given by the Board of Directors. Approvals of restricted 
share grants to the CEO are made by the independent 

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members of the Board of Directors. Approvals for 
restricted share grants to the other Group Executive 
Board members and other direct reports of the CEO are 
made by the Personnel Committee.

Other equity plans for employees
In addition to Nokia’s global equity plans described 
above, Nokia has equity plans for Nokia-acquired busi-
nesses or employees in the United States and Canada 
under which participants can receive Nokia ADSs or 
ordinary shares. These equity plans do not result in an 
increase in the share capital of Nokia.

We have also an Employee Share Purchase Plan 

in the United States, which permits all full-time Nokia 
employees located in the United States to acquire 
Nokia ADSs at a 15% discount. The purchase of the 
ADSs is funded through monthly payroll deductions 
from the salary of the participants, and the ADSs are 
purchased on a monthly basis. As at December 31, 
2007, a total of 11 339 333 ADSs had been purchased 
under this plan since its inception, and there were a 
total of approximately 600 participants.

For more information on these plans, see Note 22 
“Share-based payment” to Nokia’s consolidated finan-
cial statements on page 30.

Equity-based compensation program 2008
The Board of Directors announced the proposed 
scope and design for the Equity Program 2008 on 
January 24, 2008. The main equity instrument will be 
performance shares. In addition, stock options will 
be used on a limited basis for senior managers, and 
restricted shares will be used for a small number of 
high potential and critical employees. These equity-
based incentive awards are generally forfeited, if the 
employee leaves Nokia prior to vesting.

Performance shares
The Performance Share Plan 2008 approved by the 
Board of Directors will cover a performance period of 
three years (2008–2010) with no interim measurement 
period. No performance shares will vest unless Nokia’s 
performance reaches at least one of the threshold 
levels measured by two independent, pre-defined 
performance criteria:

Achievement of the maximum performance for 
both criteria would result in the vesting of a maximum 
of 12 million Nokia shares. Performance exceeding the 
maximum criteria does not increase the number of 
performance shares that will vest. Achievement of the 
threshold performance for both criteria will result in 
the vesting of approximately 3 million shares. If only 
one of the threshold levels of performance is achieved, 
only approximately 1.5 million of the performance 
shares will vest. If none of the threshold levels is 
achieved, then none of the performance shares will 
vest. For performance between the threshold and 
maximum performance levels, the vesting follows a 
linear scale. If the required performance levels are 
achieved, the vesting will take place in 2010. Until 
the Nokia shares are delivered, the participants will 
not have any shareholder rights, such as voting or 
dividend rights associated with these performance 
shares.

Stock options
The stock options to be granted in 2008 are out of the 
Stock Option Plan 2007 approved by the Annual Gen-
eral Meeting in 2007. For more information on Stock 
Option Plan 2007, see “Equity Based Compensation 
Programs” on page 77.

Restricted shares
The restricted shares to be granted under the 
Restricted Share Plan 2008 will have a three-year 
restriction period. The restricted shares will vest and 
the payable Nokia shares will be delivered mainly in 
2011, subject to fulfillment of the service period crite-
ria. Participants will not have any shareholder rights 
or voting rights during the restriction period, until 
the Nokia shares are transferred and delivered to plan 
participants at the end of the restriction period.

Maximum planned grants in 2008
The maximum number of planned grants under the 
2008 Equity Program (i.e., performance shares, stock 
options and restricted shares) in 2008 are set forth in 
the table below.

Average Annual Net Sales Growth: 4% (threshold) 
and 16% (maximum) during the performance 
period 2008–2010, and

Plan type 

1 

2 

EPS (diluted, excluding special items): EUR 1.72 
(threshold) and EUR 2.76 (maximum) at the end of 
the performance period in 2010.

Stock options 
Restricted shares 
Performance shares at threshold 1 

5 million
4 million
3 million

Maximum number
of planned grants
under the 2008 
equityprogram in 2008

Average Annual Net Sales Growth is calculated as an 
average of the net sales growth rates for the years 
2007 through 2010. EPS is the diluted earnings per 
share in 2010 excluding special items. Both the EPS 
and Average Annual Net Sales Growth criteria are 
equally weighted and performance under each of the 
two performance criteria is calculated independent of 
each other.

1  The maximum number of shares to be delivered at maximum 

performance is four times the number at threshold, i.e., a total of 
12 million Nokia shares. 

As at December 31, 2007, the total dilutive effect 
of Nokia’s stock options, performance shares and 
restricted shares outstanding, assuming full dilution, 
was approximately 2.3% in the aggregate. The poten-
tial maximum effect of the proposed equity program 
2008 would be approximately another 0.6%. 

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Share ownership

General

The following section describes the ownership or 
potential ownership interest in the company of the 
members of Nokia’s Board of Directors and the Group 
Executive Board, either through share ownership or 
through holding of equity based incentives, which 
may lead to share ownership in the future. 

Since 1999, approximately 40% of the remunera-

tion paid to the Board of Directors has been paid in 
Nokia shares purchased from the market. Non-execu-
tive members of the Board of Directors do not receive 
stock options, performance shares, restricted shares 
or other variable pay compensation. 

For a description of Nokia’s equity-based com-
pensation programs for employees and executives, 
see “Equity-Based Compensation Programs” on 
page 77.

Share ownership of the Board of Directors

At December 31, 2007, the members of Nokia’s Board 
of Directors held the aggregate of 975 797 shares and 
ADSs in Nokia which represented 0.03% of Nokia’s 
outstanding share capital and total voting rights 
excluding shares held by Nokia Group at that date.
The following table sets forth the number of 
shares and ADSs held by members of the Board of 
Directors as at December 31, 2007.

Shares 1 

ADSs

Jorma Ollila 2 
Marjorie Scardino 
Georg Ehrnrooth 3 
Lalita D. Gupte 
Bengt Holmström 
Henning Kagermann 
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 4 
Per Karlsson 3 
Keijo Suila 
Vesa Vainio 
Total 

389 578 
— 
318 347 
— 
19 416 
2 810 
166 059 
22 889 
5 597 
30 811 
955 507 

—
17 263
—
3 027
—
—
—
—
—
—
20 290

1  The number of shares includes not only shares acquired as 

compensation for services rendered as a member of the Board of 
Directors, but also shares acquired by any other means. 

2  For Mr. Ollila, this table includes his share ownership, only. Mr. 
Ollila was entitled to retain all vested and unvested stock op-
tions, performance shares and restricted shares granted to him 
in respect of his services as the CEO of Nokia prior to June 1, 2006 
as approved by the Board of Directors. Therefore, in addition 
to the above-presented share ownership, Mr. Ollila held, as of 
December 31, 2007, a total of 1 800 000 stock options, 300 000 
performance shares (at threshold) and 200 000 restricted shares. 
The information relating to stock options held by Mr. Ollila as at 
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Number of stock options in the below table equals the number of 
underlying shares represented by the option entitlement. Stock 
options vest over four years: 25% after one year and 6.25% each 
quarter thereafter. The intrinsic value of the stock options in the 
above table is based on the difference between the exercise price 
of the options and the closing market price of Nokia shares on the 
Helsinki Stock Exchange as at December 28, 2007 of EUR 26.52. 

3  Mr. Ehrnrooth’s and Mr. Karlsson’s holdings include both shares 

held personally and shares held through a company. 

4  For Mr. Kallasvuo, this table includes his share ownership only. 

Mr. Kallasvuo’s holdings of long-term equity-based incentives are 
outlined under “Stock Option Ownership of the Group Executive 
Board” on page 80 and “Performance Shares and Restricted 
Shares” on page 82.

Number of stock options 

Total intrinsic value
of stock options,
December 31, 2007
EUR

Jorma Ollila 

Stock option 
category 

Expiration 
date 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 

Exercise
price per
share EUR 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 

Exercisable  Unexercisable 

Exercisable  Unexercisable

— 
600 000 
325 000 
225 000 
125 000 

— 
— 
75 000 
175 000 
275 000 

— 
6 942 000 
4 787 250 
3 089 250 
1 062 500 

—
—
1 104 750
2 402 750
2 337 500

Share Ownership of the Group Executive Board
The following table sets forth the share ownership, as 
well as potential ownership interest through holding 
of equity-based incentives, of the members of the 
Group Executive Board as at December 31, 2007.

Shares 
receivable 
through stock 
options 

Shares 

Shares 
receivable 
through 
performance 
shares at 
threshold 3  

Shares
receivable  
through  
performance  
shares at  
maximum 4  

Shares
receivable
through
restricted
shares

Number of equity instruments held by Group Executive Board 

642 429 

2 693 844 

569 600 

2 835 637 

1 087 500

% of the share capital 1 

% of the total outstanding equity incentives (per instrument) 2 

0.017 

— 

0.070 

7.769 

0.015 

8.709 

0.074 

6.266 

0.028

18.139

1  The percentage is calculated in relation to the outstanding share 
capital and total voting rights of the company, excluding shares 
held by Nokia Group. 

2  The percentage is calculated in relation to the total outstanding 

equity incentives per instrument, i.e., stock options, performance 
shares and restricted shares, as applicable. 

3  Performance shares at threshold represent the original grant. 
Due to the interim payouts, the participants have already 
received threshold number of Nokia shares under 2004 and 2005 
plans. Therefore, the shares receivable under the 2004 and 2005 
performance share plans equal to zero. 

4  At maximum performance under the performance share plans 
2006 and 2007, the number of Nokia shares deliverable equals 
four times the number of performance shares originally granted 
(at threshold). Due to the interim payout (at threshold) in 2006 
and based on the actual level of the performance criteria for the 
performance period, the number of Nokia shares deliverable 
under the performance share plan 2004 equals 2.39 times the 
number of performance shares originally granted (at threshold). 
Due to the interim payout (at threshold) in 2007, the maximum 
number of Nokia shares deliverable under the performance share 
plan 2005 equals three times the number of performance shares 
originally granted (at threshold). 

The following table sets forth the number of shares 
and ADSs in Nokia held by members of the Group 
Executive Board as at December 31, 2007. 

Shares 

ADSs

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 
Robert Andersson 
Simon Beresford-Wylie 
Timo Ihamuotila 
Mary McDowell 
Hallstein Moerk 
Tero Ojanperä 
Niklas Savander 
Richard Simonson 
Veli Sundbäck 
Anssi Vanjoki 
Kai Öistämö 
Total 

166 059 
28 580 
25 436 
31 637 
31 029 
37 209 
16 135 
30 367 
53 746 
117 774 
60 799 
13 931 
612 702 

—
—
—
—
   5 000
3 213
—
—
21 514
—
—
—
29 727

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Stock Option Ownership of the Group 
Executive Board

The following table provides certain information re-
lating to stock options held by members of the Group 
Executive Board as at December 31, 2007. These stock 
options were issued pursuant to Nokia Stock Option 
Plans 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007. For a description 
of Nokia’s stock option plans, please see Note 22 to 
Nokia’s consolidated financial statements on page 30.

Number of stock options 1 

Total intrinsic value
of stock options,
December 31, 2007
EUR 2

Stock option 
category 

Expiration 
date 

Exercise
price per
share EUR 

Exercisable 

Unexercisable 

Exercisable 3  Unexercisable

2002 A/B 

2003 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2005 4Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2005 4Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

2003 4Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

December 31, 2007 

December 31, 2008 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

17.89 

14.95 

11.79 

12.79 

14.48 

18.02 

18.39 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
14.48 
18.02 
18.39 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 

18.02 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 
18.39 

15.05 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 
18.39 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 
18.39 

— 

120 000 

48 750 

33 750 

43 750 

93 750 

— 

— 
— 
8 450 
6 750 
12 250 
— 
— 

— 
13 000 
8 125 
27 750 

31 250 

7 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

65 625 
40 625 
33 750 
31 250 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
18 750 
— 

— 

— 

11 250 

26 250 

56 250 

206 250 

160 000 

— 
— 
1 950 
5 250 
15 750 
55 000 
32 000 

— 
— 
1 875 
26 250 

68 750 

— 
— 
1 500 
6 300 
9 900 
32 000 

4 375 
9 375 
26 250 
68 750 
55 000 

— 
— 
5 625 
17 500 
41 250 
32 000 

— 

1 388 400 

718 088 

463 388 

526 750 

796 875 

— 

— 
— 
124 469 
92 678 
147 490 
— 
— 

— 
150 410 
119 681 
381 008 

265 625 

60 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

752 719 
598 406 
463 388 
265 625 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
159 375 
— 

—

—

165 713

360 413

677 250

1 753 125

1 300 800

—
—
28 724
72 083
189 630
467 500
260 160

—
—
27 619
360 413

584 375

—
—
22 095
86 499
84 150   

260 160

50 181
138 094
360 413
584 375
447 150

—
—
82 856
240 275
350 625
260 160

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 

Robert Andersson 

Simon Beresford-Wylie 4 

Timo Ihamuotila 

Mary McDowell 

Hallstein Moerk 

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Tero Ojanperä 

Niklas Savander 

Richard Simonson 

Veli Sundbäck 

Anssi Vanjoki 

Kai Öistämö 

Number of stock options 1 

Total intrinsic value
of stock options,
December 31, 2007
EUR 2

Stock option 
category 

Expiration 
date 

Exercise
price per
share EUR 

Exercisable 

Unexercisable 

Exercisable 3  Unexercisable

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

2002 A/B 
2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2005 4Q 
2006 2Q 
2007 2Q 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2007 
December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2012 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 
18.39 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 
18.39 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 
18.39 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 
18.39 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 
18.39 

17.89 
14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
14.48 
18.02 
18.39 

— 
16 000 
8 125 
22 500 
18 750 
— 

— 
— 
640 
875 
3 750 
— 

— 
11 500 
40 625 
33 750 
31 250 
— 

— 
50 000 
24 375 
22 500 
18 750 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

— 
727 
1 250 
1 600 
3 500 
31 250 
— 

— 
— 
1 875 
17 500 
41 250 
32 000 

— 
— 
1 920 
6 125 
41 250 
32 000 

— 
— 
9 375 
26 250 
68 750 
55 000 

— 
— 
5 625 
17 500 
41 250 
32 000 

— 
— 
11 250 
26 250 
68 750 
55 000 

— 
— 
1 875 
5 600 
15 750 
68 750 
55 000 

— 
185 120 
119 681 
308 925 
159 375 
— 

— 
— 
9 427 
12 014 
31 875 
— 

— 
133 055 
598 406 
463 388 
265 625 
— 

— 
578 500 
359 044 
308 925 
159 375 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

— 
8 411 
18 413 
21 968 
42 140 
265 625 
— 

—
—
27 619
240 275
350 625
260 160

—
—
28 282
84 096
350 625
260 160

—
—
138 094
360 413
584 375
447 150

—
—
82 856
240 275
350 625
260 160

—
—
165 713 
360 413
584 375
447 150

—
—
27 619
76 888
189 630
584 375
447 150

Stock options held by the members
of the Group Executive Board on
December 31, 2007, Total 

All outstanding stock option plans

(global plans), Total 

979 299 

1 714 545 

11 463 724 

16 163 936

20 869 758 

13 803 554 

248 800 175 

139 926 235

1  Number of stock options equals the number of underlying shares 
represented by the option entitlement. Stock options vest over 
four years: 25% after one year and 6.25% each quarter thereaf-
ter. 

2  The intrinsic value of the stock options is based on the differ-

ence between the exercise price of the options and the closing 
market price of Nokia shares on the Helsinki Stock Exchange as at 
December 28, 2007 of EUR 26.52. 

3  For gains realized upon exercise of stock options for the mem-

bers of the Group Executive Board, see the table in “Stock Option 
Exercises and Settlement of Shares” on page 84.

4  From April 1, 2007, Mr. Beresford-Wylie has participated in a 
long-term cash incentive plan sponsored by Nokia Siemens 
Networks instead of the long-term equity-based plans of Nokia. 

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Performance shares and restricted shares

The following table provides certain information 
relating to performance shares and restricted shares 
held by members of the Group Executive Board as at 
December 31, 2007. These entitlements were granted 
pursuant to Nokia’s performance share plans 2004, 
2005, 2006 and 2007 and restricted share plans 2005, 
2006 and 2007. For a description of Nokia’s perfor-
mance share and restricted share plans, please see 
Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements on 
page 30.

Performance shares 

Restricted shares

Plan 
name 1 

Number of 
performance 
shares at 
threshold 2 

Number of 
performance 
shares at 
maximum 2 

Intrinsic  
value 3 
EUR 

Plan 
name 4 

Number of 
restricted 
shares 

Intrinsic

value 5
EUR

15 000 
15 000 
75 000 
80 000 

2 600 
3 000 
20 000 
16 000 

2 500 
15 000 
25 000 

2 000 
3 600 
3 600 
16 000 

12 500 
15 000 
25 000 
27 500 

7 500 
10 000 
15 000 
16 000 

2 500 
10 000 
15 000 
16 000 

2 560 
3 500 
15 000 
16 000 

12 500 
15 000 
25 000 
27 500 

35 850 
45 000 
300 000 
320 000 

6 214 
9 000 
80 000 
64 000 

5 975 
45 000 
100 000 

4 780 
10 800 
14 400 
64 000 

29 875 
45 000 
100 000 
110 000 

17 925 
30 000 
60 000 
64 000 

5 975 
30 000 
60 000 
64 000 

6 118 
10 500 
60 000 
64 000 

29 875 
45 000 
100 000 
110 000 

950 742 
1 193 400 
6 552 786 
6 571 490 

164 795 
238 680 
1 747 410 
1 314 298 

158 457
1 193 400 
2 184 262 

126 766 
286 416 
314 534 
1 314 298 

792 285 
1 193 400 
2 184 262 
2 258 950 

475 371 
795 600 
1 310 557 
1 314 298 

158 457 
795 600 
1 310 557 
1 314 298 

162 260 
278 460 
1 310 557 
1 314 298 

792 285 
1 193 400 
2 184 262 
2 258 950 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 

70 000 
100 000 
100 000 

1 856 400
2 652 000
2 652 000

28 000 
20 000 
25 000 

35 000 
25 000 

25 000 
4 500 
25 000 

35 000 
25 000 
35 000 

25 000 
15 000 
25 000 

25 000 
15 000 
25 000 

25 000 
15 000 
25 000 

35 000 
25 000 
35 000 

742 560
530 400
663 000

928 200
663 000

663 000
119 340
663 000

928 200
663 000
928 200

663 000
397 800
663 000

663 000
397 800
663 000

663 000
397 800
663 000

928 200
663 000
928 200

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 

Robert Andersson 

Simon Beresford-Wylie 6 

Timo Ihamuotila 

Mary McDowell 

Hallstein Moerk 

Tero Ojanperä 

Niklas Savander 

Richard Simonson 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

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Performance shares 

Restricted shares

Plan 
name 1 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 

Number of 
performance 
shares at 
threshold 2 

Number of 
performance 
shares at 
maximum 2 

7 500 
10 000 
15 000 
16 000 

15 000 
15 000 
25 000 
27 500 

2 500 
3 200 
25 000 
27 500 

17 925 
30 000 
60 000 
64 000 

35 850 
45 000 
100 000 
110 000 

5 975 
9 600 
100 000 
110 000 

Intrinsic  
value 3 
EUR 

475 371 
795 600 
1 310 557 
1 314 298 

950 742 
1 193 400 
2 184 262 
2 258 950 

158 457 
254 592 
2 184 262 
2 258 950 

Plan 
name 4 

Number of 
restricted 
shares 

Intrinsic

value 5
EUR

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 

25 000 
15 000 
25 000 

35 000 
25 000 
35 000 

25 000 
25 000 
35 000 

663 000
397 800
663 000

928 200 
663 000
928 200

663 000
663 000
928 200

772 560 

2 835 637 

63 049 281 

1 087 500 

28 840 500

13 544 558 

45 254 618 

1 066 777 076 

5 915 929 

156 890 437

Veli Sundbäck 

Anssi Vanjoki 

Kai Öistämö 

Performance shares and
restricted shares held
by the Group Executive
Board, Total 

All outstanding
performance shares and
restricted shares
(global plans), Total 

1  The performance period for the 2004 plan was 2004–2007, with 
one interim measurement period for fiscal years 2004–2005. 
The performance period for the 2005 plan is 2005–2008, with 
one interim measurement period for fiscal years 2005–2006. The 
performance period for the 2006 plan is 2006–2008, without 
any interim measurement period. The performance period for 
the 2007 plan is 2007–2009, without any interim measurement 
period.

2  For the performance share plans 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, 

the number of performance shares at threshold represents the 
number of performance shares granted. This number will vest as 
Nokia shares should the pre-determined threshold performance 
levels of Nokia be met. The maximum number of Nokia shares 

will vest should the predetermined maximum performance levels 
be met. The maximum number of performance shares equals 
four times the number originally granted at 2004–2007 thresh-
old. Due to the interim payout in 2006 and based on the actual 
level of the performance criteria for the performance period, the 
number of Nokia shares deliverable under the 2004 plan is equal 
to 2.39 times the number at threshold.

3  The intrinsic value is based on the closing market price of a Nokia 
share on the Helsinki Stock Exchange as at December 28, 2007 of 
EUR 26.52. The value of performance shares is presented on the 
basis of Nokia’s estimation of the number of shares expected to 
vest. For performance share plan 2004 the value of performance 
shares is presented on the basis of actual number of shares 
expected to vest.

4  Under the restricted share plans 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 

awards are granted quarterly. For the major part of the awards 
made under these plans the restriction period ended for the 
2004 plan on October 1, 2007; and will end for the 2005 plan, on 
October 1, 2008; for the 2006 plan, on October 1, 2009; for the 
2007 plan, on October 1, 2010.

5  The intrinsic value is based on the closing market price of a Nokia 
share on the Helsinki Stock Exchange as at December 28, 2007 of 
EUR 26.52.

6  From April 1, 2007, Mr. Beresford-Wylie has participated in a 
long-term cash incentive plan sponsored by Nokia Siemens 
Networks instead of the long-term equity-based plans of Nokia.

For gains realized upon exercise of stock options or 
delivery of Nokia shares on the basis of performance 
shares and restricted shares granted to the members 
of the Group Executive Board, see the table in “Stock 
Option Exercises and Settlement of Shares” on page 84.

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Stock option exercises and settlement 
of shares

The following table provides certain information 
relating to stock option exercises and share deliveries 
upon settlement during the year 2007 for Nokia’s 
Group Executive Board members.

Name 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 

Robert Andersson 

Simon Beresford-Wylie 

Timo Ihamuotila 

Mary McDowell 

Hallstein Moerk 

Tero Ojanperä 

Niklas Savander 

Richard Simonson 

Veli Sundbäck 

Anssi Vanjoki 

Kai Öistämö 

 Year 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

2007 

Stock option 
awards 1 

Performance shares 
awards 2 

Restricted shares
awards 3

Options 
exercised 
(number) 

Value 
realized 
(EUR) 

175 000 

150 518 

73 000 

381 620 

6 000 

87 300 

30 223 

218 849 

— 

83 750 

14 500 

64 180 

15 000 

40 000 

— 

707 937 

151 380 

427 001 

42 750 

209 350 

156 250 

1 461 900 

23 989 

121 392 

Shares 
delivered 
(number) 

15 000 

3 000 

15 000 

3 600 

15 000 

10 000 

10 000 

3 500 

15 000 

10 000 

15 000 

3 200 

Value 
realized 
(EUR) 

301 500 

60 300 

301 500 

72 360 

301 500 

201 000 

201 000 

70 350 

301 500 

201 000 

301 500 

64 320 

Shares 
delivered 
(number) 

35 000 

15 000 

— 

15 000 

20 000 

20 000 

15 000 

16 500 

25 000 

20 000 

35 000 

15 000 

Value
realized
(EUR) 

651 000

388 200

—

388 200

331 600

372 000

388 200

427 020

465 000

372 000

651 000

388 200

1  Value realized on exercise is based on the total gross value 

received in 2007 in respect of stock options sold on the Helsinki 
Stock Exchange (transferable stock options) and on the differ-
ence between the Nokia share price and exercise price of options 
(non-transferable stock options). 

2  Represents interim payout at threshold for the 2005 performance 
share grant. Value is based on the market price of the Nokia share 
on the Helsinki Stock Exchange as at May 21, 2007 of EUR 20.10. 

3  Delivery of Nokia shares vested from the 2003 grant to Ms. 

McDowell and from the 2004 grant to the other members of the 
Group Executive Board. Value is based on the market price of 
the Nokia share on the Helsinki Stock Exchange for the grant of 
Ms. McDowell on January 29, 2007 of EUR 16.58; Mr. Kallasvuo, 
Mr. Moerk, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sundbäck and Mr. Vanjoki as at 
May 7, 2007 of EUR 18.60; and Mr. Andersson, Mr. Ihamuotila, 
Mr. Ojanperä, Mr. Savander and Mr. Öistämö on October 22, 2007 
of EUR 25.88. 

Stock ownership guidelines for executive 
management

One of the goals of Nokia’s long-term equity-based 
incentive program is to focus executives on building 
value for shareholders. In addition to granting the 
stock options, performance shares and restricted 
shares, Nokia also encourages stock ownership by 
Nokia’s top executives. Since January 2001, Nokia has 
had stock ownership commitment guidelines with 
minimum recommendations tied to annual base 
salaries. For the President and CEO, the recommended 
minimum investment in Nokia shares corresponds 
to three times his annual base salary, for Simon 
Beresford-Wylie, Chief Executive Officer of Nokia 
Siemens Networks, one time his annual base salary 

and for the other members of the Group Executive 
Board, two times the member’s annual base salary, 
respectively. To meet this requirement, all members 
are expected to retain after-tax equity gains in shares 
until the minimum investment level is met.

Insider trading in securities

The Board of Directors has established and regularly 
updates a policy in respect of insiders’ trading in 
Nokia securities. The members of the Board and the 
Group Executive Board are considered as primary 
insiders. Under the policy, the holdings of Nokia secu-
rities by the primary insiders are public information, 
which is available in the Finnish Central Securities 

Depositary and on Nokia’s website. Both primary 
insiders and secondary insiders (as defined in the 
policy) are subject to a number of trading restrictions 
and rules, including, among other things, prohibitions 
on trading in Nokia securities during the three-week 
“closed-window” period immediately preceding the 
release of Nokia’s quarterly results and the four-week 
“closed-window” period immediately preceding the 
release of Nokia’s annual results. In addition, Nokia 
may set trading restrictions based on participation in 
projects. Nokia updates its insider trading policy from 
time to time and monitors Nokia’s insiders’ compli-
ance with the policy on a regular basis. Nokia’s insider 
policy is in line with the Helsinki Stock Exchange 
Guidelines for Insiders and also sets requirements 
beyond those guidelines.

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Auditor fees and services

PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy has served as Nokia’s 
independent auditor for each of the fiscal years in 
the three-year period ended December 31, 2007. The 
independent auditor is elected annually by Nokia’s 
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting for the 
fiscal year in question. The Audit Committee of the 
Board of Directors makes a proposal to the sharehold-
ers in respect of the appointment of the auditor based 

upon its evaluation of the qualifications and indepen-
dence of the auditor to be proposed for election or 
re-election on an annual basis.

The following table sets forth the aggregate fees 
for professional services and other services rendered 
by PricewaterhouseCoopers to Nokia in 2007 and 2006. 
The aggregate fees for 2007 are set forth in total with 
a separate presentation of those fees related to Nokia 
and Nokia Siemens Networks.

EURm 

Audit fees 1 
Audit-related fees 2 
Tax fees 3 
All other fees 4 
Total 

2007 

Nokia Siemens
Networks 

12.7 
24.3 
2.3 
— 
39.3 

Total 

18.0 
27.9 
7.3 
0.2 
53.4 

Nokia 

5.3 
3.6 
5.0 
0.2 
14.1 

2006

Total

5.2
7.1
6.8
0.4
19.5

1  Audit fees consist of fees billed for the annual audit of the 

company’s consolidated financial statements and the statutory 
financial statements of the company’s subsidiaries. They also in-
clude fees billed for other audit services, which are those services 
that only the independent auditor reasonably can provide, and 
include the provision of comfort letters and consents in con-
nection with statutory and regulatory filings and the review of 
documents filed with the SEC and other capital markets or local 
financial reporting regulatory bodies. The fees for 2007 include 
EUR 2.9 million of accrued audit fees for the 2007 year-end audit 
that were not billed until 2008. There were no unbilled audit fees 
at year-end 2006. 

2  Audit-related fees consist of fees billed for assurance and related 
services that are reasonably related to the performance of the 
audit or review of the company’s financial statements or that 
are traditionally performed by the independent auditor, and 
include consultations concerning financial accounting and 
reporting standards; advice on tax accounting matters; advice 
and assistance in connection with local statutory accounting 
requirements; due diligence related to acquisitions; financial 
due diligence in connection with provision of funding to 
customers, reports in relation to covenants in loan agreements; 
employee benefit plan audits and reviews; and audit procedures 
in connection with investigations and the compliance program 
implemented at Nokia Siemens Networks related to the Siemens’ 
carrier-related operations transferred to Nokia Siemens Net-
works. The fees for 2007 include EUR 1.0 million of accrued audit 
related fees that were not billed until 2008. The fees for 2006 

include EUR 1.5 million of accrued audit related fees that were 
not billed until 2007. The amounts paid by Nokia to Pricewater-
houseCoopers include EUR 23.9 million and EUR 0.3 million that 
Nokia has recovered or will be able to recover from a third party 
for 2007 and 2006, respectively. 

3  Tax fees include fees billed for (i) corporate and indirect compli-
ance including preparation and/or review of tax returns, prepa-
ration, review and/or filing of various certificates and forms and 
consultation regarding tax returns and assistance with revenue 
authority queries; (ii) transfer pricing advice and assistance 
with tax clearances; (iii) customs duties reviews and advice; 
(iv) consultations and tax audits (assistance with technical tax 
queries and tax audits and appeals and advice on mergers, 
acquisitions and restructurings) and (v) personal compliance 
(preparation of individual tax returns and registrations for 
employees (non-executives), assistance with applying for visa, 
residency, work permits and tax status for expatriates) and (vi) 
consultation and planning (advice on stock based remuneration, 
local employer tax laws, social security laws, employment laws 
and compensation programs, tax implications on short-term 
international transfers). The tax fees for 2007 include EUR 2.1 
million of accrued tax fees that were not billed until 2008. The 
tax fees for 2006 include EUR 0.4 million of accrued tax fees that 
were not billed until 2007. 

4  All other fees include fees billed for company establishment, 
forensic accounting, data security and occasional training or 
reference materials and services. 

Audit committee pre-approval policies 
and procedures

The Audit Committee of Nokia’s Board of Directors is 
responsible, among other matters, for the oversight 
of the external auditor subject to the requirements of 
Finnish law. The Audit Committee has adopted a policy 
regarding pre-approval of audit and permissible 
non-audit services provided by Nokia’s independent 
auditors (the “Policy”).

Under the Policy, proposed services either 

(i) may be pre-approved by the Audit Committee 
without a specific case-by-case service approval 
(“general pre-approval”); or (ii) require the specific 
pre-approval of the Audit Committee (“specific pre-
approval”). The Audit Committee may delegate either 
type of pre-approval authority to one or more of 
its members. The appendices to the Policy set out 
the audit, audit-related, tax and other services that 
have received the general pre-approval of the Audit 
Committee. All other audit, audit-related (including 
services related to internal controls and significant 
M&A projects), tax and other services are subject to a 
specific pre-approval from the Audit Committee. All 
service requests concerning generally pre-approved 
services will be submitted to the Corporate Controller 
who will determine whether the services are within 
the services generally pre-approved. The Policy and its 
appendices are subject to annual review by the Audit 
Committee.

The Audit Committee establishes budgeted fee 
levels annually for each of the four categories of audit 
and non-audit services that are pre-approved under 
the Policy, namely, audit, audit-related, tax and other 
services. Requests or applications to provide services 
that require specific approval by the Audit Committee 
are submitted to the Audit Committee by both the 
independent auditor and the Chief Financial Officer. 
At each regular meeting of the Audit Committee, the 
independent auditor provides a report in order for 
the Audit Committee to review the services that the 
auditor is providing, as well as the status and cost of 
those services.

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Investor information

Information on the Internet
www.nokia.com/investors

Investor relations contacts
investor.relations@nokia.com

Available on the Internet: financial reports, Nokia 
management’s presentations, conference call and 
other investor related material, press releases as 
well as environmental and social information.

Nokia Investor Relations
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White Plains, NY 10604
USA
Tel. +1 914 368 0555
Fax +1 914 368 0600 

Nokia Investor Relations
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Tel. +358 7180 34927
Fax +358 7180 38787

Annual General Meeting
Date:  Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3.00 pm
Address: Helsinki Fair Centre, Amfi-hall, Messuaukio 1, 
Helsinki, Finland

Dividend
Dividend proposed by the Board of Directors for the 
fiscal year 2007 is EUR 0.53.
The dividend record date is proposed to be May 13, 
2008 and the pay date on or about May 27, 2008.

Financial reporting
Nokia’s quarterly reports in 2008 are planned for 
April 17, July 17, and  October 16. The 2008 results are 
planned to be published in January 2009.

Information published in 2007
All Nokia’s press releases as well as quartely results 
announcements and financial statements published in 
2007 are available on the Internet at www.nokia.com. 

Stock exchanges
The shares of Nokia Corporation are quoted on the following stock exchanges:

HEX, Helsinki (quoted since 1915)  

Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse (1988)  

New York Stock Exchange (1994)  

List of indices 

NOK1V 

OMXN40 OMX Nordic 40 

OMXH OMX Helsinki  

OMXH25 OMX Helsinki 25 

Symbol 

NOK1V  

NOA3  

NOK  

NOK

NYA NYSE Composite

NYL.ID NYSE World Leaders

NYYID NYSE TMT

HX45 OMX Helsinki Information Technology 

CTN CSFB Technology

BE500 Bloomberg European 500 

MLO Merrill Lynch 10

BETECH Bloomberg 
Telecommunication Equipment

SX5E DJ Euro STOXX 50

SX5P DJ STOXX 50

E3X FTSE Eurofirst 300

Trading currency

EUR

EUR

USD

It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not his-
torical  facts,  including,  without  limitation,  those  regarding:  A)  the 
timing of product, services and solution deliveries; B) our ability to 
develop,  implement  and  commercialize  new  products,  services,  so-
lutions and technologies; C) expectations regarding market growth, 
developments and structural changes; D) expectations regarding our 
mobile device volume growth, market share, prices and margins; E) 
expectations and targets for our results of operations; F) the outcome 
of pending and threatened litigation; G) expectations regarding the 
successful completion of contemplated acquisitions on a timely basis 
and our ability to achieve the set targets upon the completion of such 
acquisitions; and H) statements preceded by “believe,” “expect,” “an-
ticipate,” “foresee,” “target,” “estimate,” “designed,” “plans,” “will” 
or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These state-
ments are based on management’s best assumptions and beliefs in 
light of the information currently available to it. Because they involve 
risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the 
results that we currently expect. Factors that could cause these dif-
ferences  include,  but  are  not  limited  to:  1)  competitiveness  of  our 
product, service and solutions portfolio; 2) the extent of the growth 
of  the  mobile  communications  industry  and  general  economic  con-
ditions  globally;  3)  the  growth  and  profitability  of  the  new  market 
segments  that  we  target  and  our  ability  to  successfully  develop  or 
acquire  and  market  products,  services  and  solutions  in  those  seg-
ments; 4) our ability to successfully manage costs; 5) the intensity of 
competition in the mobile communications industry and our ability 
to maintain or improve our market position or respond successfully 
to changes in the competitive landscape; 6) the impact of changes in 
technology and our ability to develop or otherwise acquire complex 
technologies  as  required  by  the  market,  with  full  rights  needed  to 

use; 7) timely and successful commercialization of complex technolo-
gies as new advanced products, services and solutions; 8) our ability 
to  protect  the  complex  technologies,  which  we  or  others  develop 
or that we license, from claims that we have infringed third parties’ 
intellectual property rights, as well as our unrestricted use on com-
mercially  acceptable  terms  of  certain  technologies  in  our  products, 
services  and  solution  offerings;  9)  our  ability  to  protect  numerous 
Nokia  and  Nokia  Siemens  Networks  patented,  standardized  or  pro-
prietary  technologies  from  third-party  infringement  or  actions  to 
invalidate the intellectual property rights of these technologies; 10) 
Nokia Siemens Networks’ ability to achieve the expected benefits and 
synergies from its formation to the extent and within the time period 
anticipated  and  to  successfully  integrate  its  operations,  personnel 
and supporting activities; 11) whether, as a result of investigations 
into alleged violations of law by some current or former employees 
of  Siemens  AG  (“Siemens”),  government  authorities  or  others  take 
further  actions  against  Siemens  and/or  its  employees  that  may  in-
volve and affect the carrier-related assets and employees transferred 
by Siemens to Nokia Siemens Networks, or there may be undetected 
additional violations that may have occurred prior to the transfer, or 
ongoing violations that may have occurred after the transfer, of such 
assets and employees that could result in additional actions by gov-
ernment authorities; 12) any impairment of Nokia Siemens Networks 
customer  relationships  resulting  from  the  ongoing  government  in-
vestigations involving the Siemens carrier-related operations trans-
ferred  to  Nokia  Siemens  Networks;  13)  occurrence  of  any  actual  or 
even alleged defects or other quality issues in our products, services 
and solutions; 14) our ability to manage efficiently our manufactur-
ing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality, safety, security and 
timely delivery of our products, services and solutions; 15) inventory 

management  risks  resulting  from  shifts  in  market  demand;  16)  our 
ability  to  source  sufficient  amounts  of  fully  functional  components 
and  sub-assemblies  without  interruption  and  at  acceptable  prices; 
17) any disruption to information technology systems and networks 
that our operations rely on; 18) developments under large, multi-year 
contracts or in relation to major customers; 19) economic or political 
turmoil in emerging market countries where we do business; 20) our 
success  in  collaboration  arrangements  relating  to  development  of 
technologies or new products, services and solutions; 21) the success, 
financial  condition  and  performance  of  our  collaboration  partners, 
suppliers  and  customers;  22)  exchange  rate  fluctuations,  including, 
in particular, fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting 
currency, and the US dollar, the Chinese yuan, the UK pound sterling 
and  the  Japanese  yen,  as  well  as  certain  other  currencies;  23)  the 
management of our customer financing exposure; 24) allegations of 
possible health risks from electromagnetic fields generated by base 
stations and mobile devices and lawsuits related to them, regardless 
of  merit;  25)  unfavorable  outcome  of  litigations;  26)  our  ability  to 
recruit, retain and develop appropriately skilled employees; 27) the 
impact of changes in government policies, laws or regulations; and 
28) our ability to effectively and smoothly implement our new organi-
zational structure; as well as the risk factors specified on pages 10-25 
of Nokia’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 
31, 2007 under “Item 3.D Risk Factors.” Other unknown or unpredict-
able factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be 
incorrect  could  cause  actual  results  to  differ  materially  from  those 
in  the  forward-looking  statements.  Nokia  does  not  undertake  any 
obligation to update publicly or revise forward-looking statements, 
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, 
except to the extent legally required. 

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Contact information

Nokia Head Office

Keilalahdentie 2–4

02150 Espoo

P.O. Box 226, FI-00045 Nokia Group 

FINLAND

Tel. +358 7180 08000

Fax +358 7180 38226 

Nokia Corporate Office–New York 

102 Corporate Park Drive 

White Plains, New York 10604

USA 

Tel. +1 914 368 0400

Fax  +1 914 368 0501

Nokia Corporate Office–Texas

6000 Connection Drive 

Irving, Texas 75039 

USA 

Tel. +1 972 894 5000  

Fax +1 972 894 5106

Nokia Asia-Pacific 

438B Alexandra Road 

#07-00 Alexandra Technopark 

SINGAPORE 119968 

Tel. +65 6723 2323

Fax +65 6723 2324

Nokia Middle East & North Africa

Al Thuraya Tower II, 27th floor, 

Dubai Internet City 

Dubai, UAE

Tel. +971 4 3697600 

Fax +971 4 3697606 

Investor information 

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