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Nokia in 2008

Review by the Board of Directors and 
Nokia Annual Accounts 2008

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

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

Annual Accounts 2008

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  ........................................  11

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

Profit and loss accounts, parent company, FAS  .............................................................................  48

Balance sheets, parent company, FAS  ..............................................................................................  48

Cash flow statements, parent company, FAS  .................................................................................  49

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company  ........................................................  50

Nokia shares and shareholders  .........................................................................................................  54

Nokia Group 2004–2008, IFRS  ............................................................................................................  58

Calculation of key ratios  ......................................................................................................................  60

Proposal by the Board of Directors for distribution of profit  ....................................................  61

Auditors’ report  .....................................................................................................................................  62

Additional information

Critical accounting policies  ................................................................................................................  64

Group Executive Board  ........................................................................................................................  68

Board of Directors  .................................................................................................................................  70

Corporate governance  .........................................................................................................................  72

Investor information  ............................................................................................................................  88

Contact information  .............................................................................................................................  89

Key data *

Nokia, EURm 

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

Net sales 
Operating profit 
Profit before tax 
Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 
Research and development expenses 

%   

Return on capital employed 
Net debt to equity (gearing) 

EUR 

2008 

50 710 
4 966 
4 970 
3 988 
5 968 

2008 

27.2 
– 14 

2008 

2007 

Change, %

– 1
– 38
– 40
– 45
6

51 058 
7 985 
8 268 
7 205 
5 636 

2007 

54.8
– 62

2007 

Change, %

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

1.07 
0.40 ** 

3 743 622 

1.85 
0.53 
3 885 408

– 42
– 25

** Board’s proposal

Reportable segments, EURm 

2008 

2007 

Change, %

Devices & Services
    Net sales 
    Operating profit 
NAVTEQ
    Net sales 
    Operating profit 
Nokia Siemens Networks
    Net sales 
    Operating profit 

Personnel, December 31  

Devices & Services 
NAVTEQ 
Nokia Siemens Networks 
Corporate Common Functions 
Nokia Group 

10 major markets, net sales, EURm 

China 
India 
UK  
Germany 
Russia 
Indonesia 
USA 
Brazil 
Italy 
Spain 

35 099 
5 816 

361 
– 153 

15 309 
– 301 

2008 

61 130 
4 049 
60 295 
355 
125 829 

2008 

5 916 
3 719 
2 382 
2 294 
2 083 
2 046 
1 907 
1 902 
1 774 
1 497 

10 major countries, personnel, December 31 

2008 

Main currencies, exchange 
rates at the end of 2008

1 EUR 

USD  1.3917
GBP  0.9525 
CNY  9.4956
INR  67.066
RUB  41.283
JPY  126.14

Finland 
India 
China 
Germany 
Brazil 
USA 
Hungary 
UK  
Mexico 
Italy 

23 320 
15 562 
14 505 
12 309 
8 557 
8 060 
7 541 
4 313 
3 559 
2 007 

37 705 
7 584 

—
—

13 393 
– 1 308

– 7
– 23

14

2007 

Change, %

14

3
12
12

53 523 
— 
58 423 
316 
112 262 

2007 

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

2007 

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

*  As of January 1, 2008, our three mobile device business groups, Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions, and the supporting horizontal groups were replaced 

by an integrated business segment, Devices & Services. Prior period results for Nokia and its reportable segments have been regrouped for comparability purposes 
according to the new reportable segments.

On July 10, 2008, Nokia completed the acquisition of NAVTEQ Corporation. NAVTEQ is a separate reportable segment of Nokia starting from the third quarter 2008. 
Accordingly, the results of NAVTEQ are not available for the prior periods.

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 ear ended December 31, 2007 are not directly comparable the results for the year ended December 31, 2006. Nokia’s 
2006 results included Nokia’s former Networks business group only. 

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Review by the Board of Directors 2008 *

In 2008, Nokia’s net sales decreased 1% to EUR 50 710 
million (EUR 51 058 million in 2007). Net sales of De-
vices & Services for 2008 decreased 7% to EUR 35 099 
million (EUR 37 705 million). Net sales of NAVTEQ for 
the six months ended December 31, 2008 were EUR 
361 million. Net sales of Nokia Siemens Networks in-
creased 14% to EUR 15 309 million (EUR 13 393 million).  
In 2008, Europe accounted for 37% (39% in 2007) 

of Nokia’s net sales, Asia-Pacific 22% (22%), Greater 
China 13% (12%), North America 4% (5%), Latin 
America 10% (8%), and Middle East & Africa 14% 
(14%). The 10 markets in which Nokia generated the 
greatest net sales in 2008 were, in descending order 
of magnitude, China, India, the UK, Germany, Russia, 
Indonesia, the US, Brazil, Italy and Spain, together 
representing approximately 50% of total net sales in 
2008. In comparison, the 10 markets in which Nokia 
generated the greatest net sales in 2007 were China, 
India, Germany, the UK, the US, Russia, Spain, Italy, 
Indonesia and Brazil, together representing approxi-
mately 50% of total net sales in 2007.

Nokia’s gross margin in 2008 was 34.3%, com-
pared to 33.8% in 2007. Nokia’s 2008 operating profit 
decreased 38% to EUR 4 966 million, compared with 
EUR 7 985 million in 2007. Nokia’s 2008 operating 
margin was 9.8% (15.6%). Nokia’s operating profit in 
2008 included purchase price accounting items and 
other special items of net negative EUR 2 067 million 
(net positive EUR 288 million). Devices & Services 
operating profit decreased 23% to EUR 5 816 million, 
compared with EUR 7 584 million in 2007, with an 
operating margin of 16.6% (20.1%). Devices & Services 
operating profit in 2008 included special items of net 
negative EUR 557 million (net negative EUR 4 million). 
NAVTEQ’s operating loss for the six months ended on 
December 31, 2008 was EUR 153 million, representing 
an operating margin of – 42.4%. NAVTEQ’s operating 
loss included purchase price accounting items and 
other special items of net negative EUR 235 million. 
Nokia Siemens Networks had an operating loss of EUR 
301 million, compared with a EUR 1 308 million operat-
ing loss in 2007, representing an operating margin of 
– 2.0% (– 9.8%). Nokia Siemens Networks operating loss 
in 2008 included purchase price accounting items and 
other special items of net negative EUR 1 058 million 
(net negative EUR 1 639 million).

The global economic slowdown, combined with 

unprecedented currency volatility, resulted in a sharp 
pull back in global consumer spending in the second 
half of 2008, particularly in the fourth quarter. The 
more limited availability of credit also reduced the 
purchasing ability of some trade customers. In 2008, 

Nokia’s net sales and profitability, in particular in 
Devices & Services, were negatively impacted by these 
factors. 

Research and development expenses were EUR 

5 968 million in 2008, up 6% from EUR 5 636 million in 
2007. Research and development costs represented 
11.8% of Nokia’s net sales in 2008, up from 11.0% in 
2007. Research and development expenses included 
purchase price accounting items and other special 
items of EUR 550 million in 2008 (EUR 575 million in 
2007). At December 31, 2008, Nokia employed 39 350 
people in research and development, representing 
approximately 31% of Nokia’s total workforce, and 
had a strong research and development presence in 
16 countries.

In 2008, Nokia’s selling and marketing expenses 

were EUR 4 380 million, compared with EUR 4 379 
million in 2007. Selling and marketing expenses for 
Nokia represented 8.6% of its net sales in 2008 (8.6% 
in 2007). Selling and marketing expenses included 
purchase price accounting items and other special 
items of EUR 341 million in 2008 (EUR 363 million). 

Administrative and general expenses were EUR 
1 284 million in 2008, compared to EUR 1 165 million in 
2007. Administrative and general expenses were equal 
to 2.5% of net sales in 2008 (2.3% in 2007). Adminis-
trative and general expenses included special items of 
EUR 163 million in 2008 (EUR 146 million).

Corporate Common Functions expenses totaled 
EUR 396 million in 2008, compared with an operating 
profit of EUR 1 709 million in 2007. Expenses in 2008 
included a EUR 217 million loss due to transfer of Finn-
ish pension liabilities.

Net financial expense was EUR 2 million in 2008 

(income of EUR 239 million in 2007).

Profit before tax and minority interests was 
EUR  4 970 million (EUR 8 268 million in 2007). Net profit 
totaled EUR 3 988 million (EUR 7 205 million in 2007). 
Earnings per share decreased to EUR 1.07 (basic) and 
EUR 1.05 (diluted), compared to EUR 1.85 (basic) and 
EUR 1.83 (diluted) in 2007.

Operating cash flow for the year ended December 

31, 2008 was EUR 3 197 million (EUR 7 882 million for 
the year ended December 31, 2007) and total com-
bined cash and other liquid assets were EUR 6 820 mil-
lion (EUR 11 753 million). As at December 31, 2008, our 
net debt-to-equity ratio (gearing) was  – 14% (– 62% 
as at December 31, 2007). In 2008, capital expenditure 
amounted to EUR 889 million (EUR 715 million).

The key financial data, including the calculation 
of key ratios, for the years 2008, 2007 and 2006 may 
be found in the Annual Accounts.

*  As of January 1, 2008, our three mobile device business groups, Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions, and the supporting hori-
zontal groups were replaced by an integrated business segment, Devices & Services. Prior period results for Nokia and its reportable segments 
have been regrouped for comparability purposes according to the new reportable segments.

On July 10, 2008, Nokia completed the acquisition of NAVTEQ Corporation. NAVTEQ is a separate reportable segment of Nokia starting from the 
third quarter 2008. Accordingly, the results of NAVTEQ are not available for the prior periods.

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 the former Nokia Networks and Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile 
networks. Accordingly, the results of Nokia Group and Nokia Siemens Networks for the full year 2008 are not directly comparable to the results 
for the full years 2007 and 2006. Nokia’s first quarter 2007 and the full year 2006 results included Nokia’s former Networks business group only.

Main events in 2008

Nokia Group

 »  Nokia began operating under its new orga-
nizational structure, with its three former 
mobile device business groups–Mobile Phones, 
Multimedia and Enterprise Solutions–and the 
supporting horizontal groups forming one 
integrated business group, Devices & Services. 
The new organizational structure is designed to 
align Nokia with the opportunities Nokia sees 
for future growth in devices and services and 
increase efficient ways of working across the 
company. Devices & Services has three business 
units: Devices; Services (operated in 2008 under 
the Services & Software name); and Markets. The 
three units receive operational support from 
our Corporate Development Office, which is also 
responsible for exploring corporate strategic and 
future growth opportunities. 

 »  Nokia announced and completed the closure of 

its mobile devices production facility in Bochum, 
Germany, began production of mobile devices at 
its new facility in Cluj, Romania, and made invest-
ments to upgrade its mobile device production 
facilities in Chennai, India and Manaus, Brazil.

 »  Nokia and Qualcomm announced that they 

entered into a new 15 year license agreement 
covering various standards, including GSM, EDGE, 
CDMA, WCDMA, HSDPA, OFDM, WiMAX, LTE and other 
technologies. The agreement resulted in settle-
ment of all litigation between the two companies. 

Devices 

 » 

 » 

Further strengthening its Nokia Nseries range 
of mobile devices, Nokia announced and began 
shipments of the Nokia N78, Nokia N79, Nokia N85 
and Nokia N96, and unveiled the flagship Nokia 
N97 mobile computer.

Building out the Nokia Eseries range of mobile 
devices, Nokia announced and began shipments 
of the Nokia E63, Nokia E66 and Nokia E71.

 »  Nokia announced that Microsoft Exchange 

ActiveSync will be available in all Nokia S60 3rd 
Edition devices, as well as compatibility with IBM 
Lotus Notes Traveler on all Nokia S60 3rd Edition 
devices. These announcements enable access to 
over 80% of the world’s corporate email accounts. 

 »  Nokia announced and began shipments of eight 
mobile devices with functions and features 
specially designed for consumers in emerging 
markets, starting with the Nokia 1202 and up to 
the Nokia 7100 Supernova. 

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 »  Nokia announced and began shipments of 

Nokia Siemens Networks

Acquisitions and divestments 2008

the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, a mobile device 
optimized for music and featuring a 3.2 inch 
touch screen display with tactile feedback, a 3.2 
megapixel camera and A-GPS functionality.

 »  Nokia announced and began shipments of the 

Nokia 6210 Navigator, the first Nokia GPS-enabled 
device with an integrated compass for pedestrian 
guidance, and the Nokia 6220 classic.

Services & Software 

 »  Nokia announced that it is focusing on develop-
ing services in five core areas: music, maps, 
media, messaging and games.

 »  Nokia expanded Nokia Music Store, its digital mu-
sic store, to a cumulative total of 12 across three 
continents in 2008, from one at the end of 2007.

 »  Nokia launched Comes With Music first in the 
United Kingdom, with the support of all major 
music labels–Universal Music Group International, 
Warner Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertain-
ment and EMI Group–numerous independent 
labels as well as music publishing rights.

 » 

The number of titles available on the N-Gage 
mobile games service grew to 27 by the end of 
the year.

 »  Nokia updated Ovi.com with functionality for 

syncing your calendar, contacts, notes and tasks 
between a Nokia mobile device and www.ovi.com.

NAVTEQ

 »  NAVTEQ announced an industry strategy for 

map-enhanced ADAS (advanced driver assistance 
systems) using the Map-Enhanced Positioning 
Engine (MPE).

 » 

At the Mobile World Congress 2008, Nokia Sie-
mens Networks launched its LTE solution for radio 
and core networks, including the new Flexi Mul-
timode Base Station, and in October announced 
that it had begun shipping LTE-compatible Flexi 
base stations.

 »  Nokia Siemens Networks demonstrated its 

technological leadership throughout the year 
with a number of industry-leading events: the 
launch of the industry’s first DWDM single optical 
platform serving Metro to Core; the world’s first 
demonstration of LTE-Advanced technology; a 
record-breaking 100 Gbps. transmission on a 
single wavelength for more than 1 040 kilometers 
over deployed field fiber (with Verizon); and the 
worlds fastest IHSPA data call using a mobile 
device.

 »  Nokia Siemens Networks secured major 3G radio 
access deals all over the world, from the UK to 
Mexico and Brazil to Indonesia. 

 »  Nokia Siemens Networks’ Services expanded its 

global remote delivery capability, delivering more 
than 200 projects across the world with successes 
including major event support ensuring network 
quality and performance, software upgrades and 
maintenance, and network monitoring and plan-
ning services.

 »  Nokia Siemens Networks continued to win major 
managed services deals including a breakthrough 
network operations agreement with Embarq 
Corporation in the United States.

 »  Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to devel-
oping innovative solutions for emerging markets, 
Nokia Siemens Networks launched its eCommerce 
rural trading platform with Fujian Mobile in China, 
and added internet capability to its Village Con-
nection solution.

 »  NAVTEQ started providing both NAVTEQ Traffic RDS 

  » 

In November 2008, Nokia Siemens Networks an-
nounced that it completed the preliminary plan-
ning process to identify the proposed remaining 
headcount reductions necessary to reach its 
previously announced synergy-related headcount 
adjustment goal of 9 000 and began the process 
of sharing those plans with employees and their 
representatives.

» 

Nokia Siemens Networks achieved substantially 
all of the EUR 2.0 billion of targeted annual cost 
synergies by the end of 2008.

delivery service and NAVTEQ interactive advertis-
ing services for multiple Garmin devices (the nuvi 
755T and 775T and nuvi 2x5 family). Together 
with Garmin, NAVTEQ is the first to bring an 
advertising supported, real-time traffic service to 
market in North America.

 »  NAVTEQ expanded its portfolio of dynamic 

content –or real-time data–to include flight status 
and fuel prices, leveraging leading dynamic 
distribution capabilities from traffic and camera 
alerts. 

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Nokia in 2008

 »  On December 22, 2008, Nokia announced that 
it had signed an agreement to sell its security 
appliance business to Check Point Software 
Technologies. The disposal related to the renewal 
of Nokia’s business mobility strategy and discon-
tinuance of developing and marketing its own 
behind-the-firewall business mobility solutions. 

 »  On December 2, 2008, Nokia announced the 

completion of its acquisition of Symbian Limited, 
the company that develops and licenses Symbian 
OS, the market-leading operating system for 
mobile devices. The acquisition is an important 
step by Nokia and industry partners to develop 
Symbian OS into an open and unified mobile 
software platform, which will be licensed royalty-
free and eventually move towards ‘open source’. 
Nokia and its partners plan to establish Symbian 
Foundation, an independent entity, to manage 
and unify the platform.

 »  On November 20, 2008, NAVTEQ announced an 

agreement to acquire T-Traffic Systems GmbH, a 
leading provider of traffic services in Germany. 
The acquisition was completed in January 2009. 

 »  On November 4, 2008, Nokia announced the 

completion of its acquisition of OZ Communica-
tions Inc., the leading consumer mobile messag-
ing solution provider which delivers access to 
popular instant messaging and email services on 
consumer mobile devices.

 »  On July 15, 2008, Nokia announced the comple-

tion of its acquisition of Plazes AG, a context-
aware social activity service provider, to help 
Nokia to accelerate its vision of bringing people 
and places closer together, in line with Nokia’s 
broader services strategy.

 »  On July 10, 2008, Nokia completed the acquisition 

of NAVTEQ, a leading provider of comprehensive 
digital map information. As part of Nokia, NAVTEQ 
continues to develop its world-class expertise 
in the navigation industry, service its strong 
customer base, and invest in the further devel-
opment of its industry-leading map data and 
technology platform. 

 »  On June 17, 2008, Nokia announced the 

completion of its acquisition of Trolltech ASA, a 
recognized software provider with world-class 
software development platforms and frameworks. 
Trolltech now operates as Qt Software, taking its 
new name from its Qt technology that forms the 
basis for tens of thousands of commercial and 
open source applications.

 »  On May 15, 2008, Nokia announced the comple-
tion of its disposal of Identity Systems to Infor-
matica Corporation.

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 »  On February 11, 2008, Nokia Siemens Networks 

announced that it had completed the acquisition 
of Apertio Ltd., a leading provider of open real-
time subscriber data platforms and applications.

 »  On January 7, 2008, Nokia Siemens Networks 

announced the completion of the acquisition of 
Carrier Ethernet specialist Atrica.

Personnel

The average number of employees for 2008 was 
121 723, (100 534 for 2007 and 65 324 for 2006). At 
December 31, 2008, Nokia employed a total of 125 829 
people (112 262 at December 31, 2007, and 68 483 peo-
ple at December 31, 2006). The total amount of wages 
and salaries paid in 2008 was EUR 5 615 million (EUR 
4 664 million in 2007 and EUR 3 457 million in 2006).

Management and Board of Directors

Board of Directors, Group Executive Board 
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 for a term of one year at each 
Annual General Meeting, i.e. as from the close of that 
Annual General Meeting until the close of the following 
Annual General Meeting, which convenes each year by 
June 30. A general meeting may also dismiss a member 
of the Board of Directors. The Board has the responsi-
bility for appointing and discharging the President as 
well as the CEO and the other members of the Group 
Executive Board. The CEO also acts as the President.
The current members of the Board of Directors 
were elected at the Annual General Meeting on May 8, 
2008. On December 31, 2008, the Board consisted 
of the following members: Jorma Ollila (Chairman), 
Marjorie Scardino (Vice Chairman), Georg Ehrnrooth, 
Lalita D. Gupte, Bengt Holmström, Henning Kagermann, 
Per Karlsson, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Risto Siilasmaa and 
Keijo Suila. 

Information on shares and stock options held by 
the members of the Board of Directors and the Presi-
dent and CEO (and the other members of the Group 
Executive Board) may be found in the Annual Accounts.

Changes in the Group Executive Board
Veli Sundbäck, Executive Vice President, Corporate 
Relations and Responsibility, resigned from the 
Group Executive Board as of December 31, 2008, but 
Mr. Sundbäck will continue in Nokia as an executive 
advisor until his retirement on May 31, 2009. Esko Aho, 
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Re-
sponsibility, was appointed as a member of the Group 
Executive Board as of January 1, 2009.

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 at December 31, 2008, 
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, was EUR 1 176 000. 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 six months and he is entitled to a payment for such 
notice period (both annual total gross base salary and 
target incentive for six months). Mr. Kallasvuo is subject 
to a 12-month non-competition obligation after termi-
nation of the contract. Unless the contract is terminated 
for cause, Mr. Kallasvuo may be entitled to compensa-
tion 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.

Provisions on the amendment 
of Articles of Association

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 2008, Nokia issued 3 546 508 new shares 
upon exercise of stock options issued to personnel 
in 2003 and 2005. Effective March 27, 2008, a total 
of 185 409 913 shares held by the company were 
cancelled. The issuance of new shares and cancella-
tion of shares did not have an effect on the amount of 
share capital of the company. Neither the issuance nor 
the cancellation of shares had any significant effect on 
the relative holdings of the other shareholders of the 
company nor on their voting power.

Nokia repurchased through its share repurchase 

plan a total of 157.4 million shares on NASDAQ OMX 
Helsinki at an aggregate price of approximately EUR 
3 123 million during the period from January 25, 2008, 

to August 7, 2008. The price paid is based on the mar-
ket 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 Meet-
ings of 2007 and 2008 to the Board. The aggregate 
amount of shares repurchased in 2008 represented 
approximately 4.1% of the total number of shares of 
the company and the total voting rights at the end of 
2008. These new holdings did not have any significant 
effect on the relative holdings of the other sharehold-
ers of the company nor on their voting power.

In 2008, Nokia transferred a total of 4.2 million 

Nokia shares held by it under the Performance Share 
Plans and 1.4 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 ap-
proximately 0.1% 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 holdings 
of the other shareholders of the company nor on their 
voting power.

On December 31, 2008, Nokia and its subsidiary 

companies owned 103 076 379 Nokia shares. The 
shares represented approximately 2.7 % 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 3 800 948 552. On December 31, 2008, 
Nokia’s share capital was EUR 245 896 461.96.

Information on the authorizations held by 

the Board of Directors in 2008 to issue shares and 
special rights entitling to shares, transfer shares and 
repurchase own shares as well as information on the 
shareholders, stock options, shareholders’ equity per 
share, 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 2009

 »  While noting the extremely limited visibility, 

Nokia expects 2009 industry mobile device 
volumes to decline approximately 10% from 
2008 levels. 

 »  Nokia targets an increase in its market share in 

mobile devices in 2009. 

 »  Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks expect the 

mobile infrastructure and fixed infrastructure and 
related services market to decline 5% or more in 
Euro terms in 2009, from 2008 levels.

 »  Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks target for 

Nokia Siemens Networks market share to remain 
constant in 2009, compared to 2008. 

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Subsequent events

In February 2009, Nokia issued EUR 1 750 million of 
Eurobonds with maturities of five and ten years under 
our EUR 3 000 million Euro Medium Term Note, or 
EMTN program, to repay part of its existing short-term 
borrowings. Nokia voluntarily cancelled its USD 2 000 
million committed credit facility maturing in 2009 
due to this repayment. In February 2009 Nokia also 
signed and fully drew down EUR 500 million loan from 
the European Investment Bank to finance part of its 
smartphone research and development expenses. 

Risk factors

Set forth below is a description of risk factors that 
could affect Nokia. There may be, however, additional 
risks unknown to Nokia and other risks currently 
believed to be immaterial that could turn out to be 
material. These risks, either individually or together, 
could adversely affect our business, sales, results of 
operations, financial condition and share price from 
time to time.

 »  We are a global company and have sales in most 
countries of the world and, consequently, our 
sales and profitability are dependent on general 
economic conditions globally and locally. The 
impact of the current global economic turmoil 
and any further deterioration of global economic 
conditions, as well as the related financial crisis, 
on us, our customers and end-users of our 
products, services and solutions, and suppliers 
and collaborative partners may have a material 
adverse effect on our business, results of opera-
tions and financial condition. 

 »  Our sales and profitability depend materially on 

the development of the mobile and fixed com-
munications industry as well as 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 solu-
tions in those segments. If the mobile and fixed 
communications industry develop in an adverse 
manner, or 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.

 » 

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.

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 »  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 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.

 »  Our sales, costs and results of operations as well 
as the US dollar value of our dividends and mar-
ket price of our ADSs are affected by exchange 
rate fluctuations, particularly between the euro, 
which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar, 
the Japanese yen, the Chinese yuan and the UK 
pound sterling, as well as certain other curren-
cies.

 »  We depend on a limited number of suppliers for 
the timely delivery of sufficient amounts of fully 
functional components, sub-assemblies, soft-
ware and content and for their compliance with 
our supplier requirements, such as our own and 
our customers’ product quality, safety, security 
and other standards. Their failure to deliver or 
meet those requirements could materially ad-
versely affect our ability to deliver our products, 
services and solutions successfully and on time.

 »  We must timely and successfully develop or 

otherwise acquire the appropriate technologies 
to use in our business. If we fail to develop or oth-
erwise acquire these technologies as required by 
the market, or to successfully commercialize such 
technologies as new advanced products, services 
and solutions that meet customer demand, or fail 
to do so on a timely basis, this may have a mate-
rial adverse effect on our business and results of 
operations.

 » 

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 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.

 » 

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

 »  We are developing a number of 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 
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 and results of operations could be ma-
terially adversely affected if we fail to efficiently 
manage our manufacturing and logistics without 
interruption or make timely and appropriate 
adjustments, 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.

 »  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, results of operations and financial 
condition.

 »  Our products, services and solutions include 

numerous new Nokia, NAVTEQ and Nokia Siemens 
Networks patented, standardized or proprietary 
technologies on which we depend. Third parties 
may use without a license or unlawfully infringe 
our intellectual property or commence actions 
seeking to establish the invalidity of the intel-
lectual property rights of these technologies. 
This may have a material adverse effect on our 
business and results of operations.

 »  Our operations rely on the efficient and uninter-
rupted operation of complex and centralized 
information technology systems and networks. 
If a system or network inefficiency, malfunction 
or disruption occurs, this could have a material 
adverse effect on our business and results of 
operations.

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

The networks infrastructure business relies on 
a limited number of customers and large multi-
year contracts. 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 condition.

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.

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

Some of the Siemens carrier-related operations 
transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks have 
been and continue to be the subject of various 
criminal and other governmental investigations 
related to whether certain transactions and 
payments arranged by some former employees 
of Siemens were unlawful. As a result of those in-
vestigations, 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 
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.

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

Allegations of possible health risks from the elec-
tromagnetic fields generated by base stations 
and mobile devices, and the lawsuits and public-
ity relating to this matter, regardless of merit, 
could have a material adverse effect on our sales, 
results of operations, share price, reputation and 
brand value by leading consumers to reduce their 
use of mobile devices, by increasing difficulty in 
obtaining sites for base stations, 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.

Dividend

Nokia’s Board of Directors will propose a dividend of 
EUR 0.40 per share for 2008.

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, 22 

14, 31  

10  

11  

2008 
EURm 

50 710 

– 33 337 

17 373  

– 5 968  

– 4 380 

– 1 284  

420  

– 1 195 

4 966 

6 

– 2 

4 970  

– 1 081 

3 889  

99  

2007 
EURm 

51 058 

– 33 781 

17 277 

– 5 636 

– 4 379 

– 1 165 

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

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 

3 988  

7 205 

4 306

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

28 

Basic 

Diluted 

2008 
EUR 

1.07  

1.05  

2007 
EUR 

1.85 

1.83 

2006
EUR

1.06

1.05

Average number of shares (1 000 shares) 

28 

2008 

2007 

2006

Basic 

Diluted 

See Notes to consolidated financial statements. 

3 743 622  

3 780 363  

3 885 408 

3 932 008 

4 062 833

4 086 529

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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 
(2008: EUR 415 million, 2007: EUR 332 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 

Other financial liabilities 

Accounts payable 

Accrued expenses 

Provisions 

Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities 

See Notes to consolidated financial statements. 

Notes 

2008 
EURm 

2007
EURm

12 

12 

12 

13 

14 

15 

24 

16, 35 

17, 19 

19, 35 

18 

35 

35 

15, 35 

15, 32, 35 

32, 35 

21 

20 

23, 35 

24 

35 

35 

26, 35  

35 

25 

27 

244  

6 257  

3 913  

2 090  

96  

512  

1 963  

27  

10  

15 112  

378

1 384

2 358

1 912

325

341

1 553

10

44

8 305

2 533  

2 876

9 444  

4 538  

101 

1 034  

1 272  

3 842  

1 706  

24 470  

39 582  

246  

442  

 – 1 881 

341 

62  

3 306  

11 692  

14 208  

2 302  

16 510  

861  

1 787  

69  

2 717  

13  

3 578  

924  

5 225  

7 023  

3 592  

20 355  

39 582  

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

714

184

7 074

7 114

3 717

18 976

37 599

Consolidated financial statements 

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2007 
EURm 

 7 205 

 1 269 

 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

– 793

 5 370

 235

– 18

 54

– 1 163

 4 478

– 517

– 3 219

– 88

– 15

– 127

– 11

 56

 276

– 3

 199

– 650

 1

—

Nokia Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated cash flow statements, IFRS

Financial year ended December 31 

Notes 

Cash flow from operating activities

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 

32 

32 

  Adjustments, total 

Change in net working capital 

Cash generated from operations 

Interest received 

Interest paid 

  Other financial income and expenses, net received 

Income taxes paid, net received 

Net cash from operating activities 

2008 
EURm 

 3 988 

 3 469 

– 2 546 

 4 911 

 416 

– 155 

– 195 

– 1 780 

 3 197 

Cash flow from investing activities

Acquisition of Group companies, net of acquired cash 

– 5 962 

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 associated companies 

Proceeds from disposal of businesses 

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

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

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 

Dividends received 

Net cash from (+)/used in (–) investing activities 

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 

– 669 

– 121 

– 24 

– 131 

— 

 129 

— 

– 1 

– 15 

– 889 

 3 

 41 

 10 

 54 

 6 

– 2 905 

 53 

– 3 121 

 714 

– 34 

 2 891 

– 2 048 

– 1 545 

– 49 

– 1 302 

 6 850 

 5 548 

 50 

 72 

 12 

– 710 

 987 

– 3 819 

 115 

– 16 

 661 

– 1 760 

– 3 832 

– 15 

 3 325 

 3 525 

 6 850 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise of:

  Bank and cash 

Current available-for-sale investments, 
cash equivalents 

 1 706 

 2 125 

15, 35 

 3 842 

 5 548 

 4 725 

 6 850 

 17

 29

—

 1 006

 46

– 3 371

 56

– 7

– 137

– 1 553

– 4 966

– 51

 467

 3 058

 3 525

 1 479

 2 046

 3 525

 4 664 

 4 930 

 5 058

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 disposals of subsidiaries and net foreign exchange differences arising on consolidation. 

See Notes to 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 

Reserve for 
Fair value 
invested 
Translation  and other  non-restricted 
equity 
reserves 
differences 

Before

Retained  minority  Minority
interests 
interests 
earnings 

Total

Balance at December 31, 2005 

4 172 376 

266 

2 458 

– 3 616 

69 

– 176 

— 

13 308 

12 309 

205  12 514

  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 

3 046 

Stock options exercised related to acquisitions 

Share-based compensation 1 

Settlement of performance shares 

  Acquisition of treasury shares 

  Reissuance of treasury shares 

2 236 

– 212 340 

412 

23 

14 

37 

43 

– 1 

219 

– 69 

38 

– 3 413 

4 

– 141 

38 

171 

– 9 

— 

– 103 

162 

— 

4 254 

– 52 

4 306 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

– 20 

20 

4 927 

  Dividend 

  Acquisition of minority interests 

Total of other equity movements 

Balance at December 31, 2006 

3 965 730 

– 20 

246 

212 

1 556 

2 707 

– 2 060 

Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation 

128 

  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 

— 

– 34 

– 167 

38 

— 

– 14 

– 11 

48 

Total recognized income and expense 

— 

Stock options exercised 

57 269 

Stock options exercised related to acquisitions 

Share-based compensation 

Settlement of performance shares 

  Acquisition of treasury shares 

  Reissuance of treasury shares 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

3 138 

– 180 590 

403 

128 

46 

– 3 

228 

– 104 

Share premium reduction and transfer 

– 2 358 

  Dividend 

  Minority interest on formation 
  of Nokia Siemens Networks 

— 

– 129 

37 

58 

– 3 884 

7 

2 733 

23 

14 

23

14

– 141 

– 13 

– 154

38 

171 

– 9 

– 52 

4 306 

4 350 

43 

– 1 

219 

– 31 

– 1 

60 

46 

38

171

– 9

– 53

4 366

4 396

43

– 1

219

– 31

– 3 413 

  – 3 413

– 4 927 

4 

— 

4

—

– 1 512 

– 1 512 

– 40  – 1 552

— 

– 119 

– 119

— 

— 

– 6 439 

– 4 691 

– 159  – 4 850

11 123 

11 968 

92  12 060

128 

– 167 

38 

– 11 

48 

– 40 

128

16 

– 151

38

– 11

48

– 40

7 205 

– 459 

6 746

7 201 

– 443 

6 758

978 

– 3 

228 

– 37 

978

– 3

228

– 37

– 40 

7 205 

7 165 

— 

932 

9 

– 3 884 

  – 3 884

– 2 733 

2 358 

7 

— 

— 

7

—

—

– 1 685 

– 1 685 

– 75  – 1 760

— 

2 991 

2 991

Total of other equity movements 

— 

– 2 191 

– 1 086 

— 

Balance at December 31, 2007 

3 845 950 

246 

644 

– 3 146 

– 163 

 — 

23 

3 299 

– 4 418 

– 4 396 

2 916  – 1 480

3 299 

13 870 

14 773 

2 565  17 338

1 

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

Consolidated financial statements 

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Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity, IFRS (continued)

EURm 

Number of 
shares (1 000’s) 

Share 
capital  premium 

Share 
issue  Treasury 
shares 

Reserve for 
invested 
Fair value 
Translation  and other  non-restricted 
equity 
reserves 
differences 

Before

Retained  minority  Minority
interests 
interests 
earnings 

Total

Balance at December 31, 2007 

3 845 950 

246 

644 

– 3 146 

– 163 

23 

3 299 

13 870 

14 773 

2 565  17 338

  Tax benefit on stock options exercised 

Excess tax benefit on share-based 
compsensation 

  Translation differences 

  Net investment hedge losses, net of tax 

Cash flow hedges, net of tax 

  Available-for-sale investments, net of tax 

  Other increase, net 

  Profit 

4 

– 121 

595 

 – 91 

42 

– 3 

Total recognized income and expense 

—  

– 117 

 —  

504 

39 

Stock options exercised 

3 547 

5 622 

– 157 390 

143 

Stock options exercised related 
to acquisitions 

Share-based compensation 

Settlement of performance shares 

  Acquisition of treasury shares 

  Reissuance of treasury shares 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

  Dividend 

  Acquisitions and other changes 

in minority interests 

  Vested portion of share-based 
  payment awards related to acquisitions 

  Acquisition of Symbian  

1 

74 

– 179 

154 

– 3 123 

2 

 4 232 

19 

4 

– 121 

595 

– 91 

42 

– 3 

46 

3 988 

4 460 

 51 

1 

74 

– 69 

— 

4

– 121

595

– 91

42

– 3

46

– 99 

3 889

– 99 

4 361

51

1

74

– 69

46 

3 988 

4 034 

— 

51 

– 44 

– 3 123 

  – 3 123

– 4 232 

2 

—  

2

—

– 1 992 

– 1 992 

– 35  – 2 027

— 

– 129 

– 129

19 

12 

12 

19

12

Total of other equity movements 

 — 

– 85  

1 265 

Balance at December 31, 2008  

3 697 872  

246  

442   – 1 881 

—  

341  

—  

62  

7  

– 6 212  

– 5 025  

– 164   – 5 189

3 306  

11 692  

14 208  

2 302   16 510

Dividends declared per share were EUR 0.40 for 2008 (EUR 0.53 for 2007 and EUR 0.43 for 2006), subject to 
shareholders’ approval. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

1.  Accounting principles

Basis of presentation

The consolidated financial statements of Nokia Corpo-
ration (“Nokia” or “the Group”), a Finnish public lim-
ited 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 (collectively “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 con-
solidated financial statements also conform to Finnish 
Accounting legislation. On March 5, 2009, Nokia’s 
Board of Directors authorized the financial statements 
for issuance and filing.

As described in Note 8 the Group completed the 
acquisition of all of the outstanding equity of NAVTEQ 
Corporation (“NAVTEQ“) on July 10, 2008 and a transac-
tion to form Nokia Siemens Networks on April 1, 2007. 
The NAVTEQ and the Nokia Siemens Networks business 
combinations have had a material impact on the con-
solidated 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, 2008.

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

IFRS 8, Operating Segments requires the segment 
information to be presented on the same basis as 
that used for internal reporting purposes. Under 
IFRS 8, segments are components of the entity 
that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating 
decision-maker in order to allocate resources to a 
segment and to evaluate its performance.

IFRIC 11, IFRS 2–Group and Treasury Share Trans-
actions clarifies how IFRS 2 should be applied to 
share-based payment arrangements involving 
treasury shares, and arrangements involving 
grant of the entity’s own equity instruments or 
equity instruments of another entity within the 
same group.

IFRIC 14 and IAS 19, The Limit on a Defined benefit 
Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their 
Interaction addresses when refunds or reductions 
in future contributions should be regarded as 
available when measuring a pension asset and 
how a minimum funding requirement might 
affect the availability of reductions in future 
contributions.

IAS 39 and IFRS 7 (Amendments), Reclassification 
of Financial Instruments allow an entity to reclas-
sify non-derivative financial assets out of the fair 
value through profit or loss and available-for-

sale categories in particular circumstances and 
require additional disclosures for the reclassifica-
tions.

of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as 
goodwill.

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 as-

sociated 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 as a component of 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 compa-
nies 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 separate entities or 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 incurred, 
equity instruments issued and costs directly attribut-
able to the acquisition. Identifiable assets, liabilities 
and contingent liabilities acquired or assumed by the 
Group are measured separately 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 

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 accounting 
period, the unsettled balances on foreign currency 
receivables and liabilities are valued at the rates of ex-
change prevailing at the year-end. Foreign exchange 
gains and losses arising from balance 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-

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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 
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. License 
fees from usage are recognized in the period in which 
the customer reports them to the Group.

The Group enters into transactions involving 
multiple components consisting of any combination 
of hardware, services and software. The commercial 
effect of each separately identifiable component 
of the transaction is evaluated in order to reflect 
the substance 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 de-
termines the fair value of each component by taking 
into consideration factors such as the price when the 
component or a similar component is sold separately 
by the Group or a third party. The consideration al-
located to each component is recognized as revenue 
when the revenue recognition criteria for that compo-
nent have been met. If the Group is unable to reliably 
determine the fair value attributable to the separately 
identifiable undelivered components, the Group de-
fers revenue until the revenue recognition criteria for 
the undelivered components have been met.

In addition, sales and cost of sales from contracts 

involving solutions achieved through modification 
of complex telecommunications equipment are rec-
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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 
contract completion can be measured reliably. When 
the Group is not able to meet those conditions, the 
policy is to recognize revenues 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, 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.

In a defined contribution plan, the Group has 

no legal or constructive obligation to make any 
additional contributions if the party receiving the 
contributions is unable to pay the pension obligations 
in question. The Group’s contributions to defined con-
tribution plans, multi-employer and insured plans are 
recognized in the profit and loss account in the period 
to which the contributions relate.

All arrangements that do not fulfill these 
conditions are considered defined benefit plans. If a 
defined benefit plan is funded through an insurance 
contract where the Group does not retain any legal or 
constructive obligations, such a plan is treated as a 
defined contribution plan.

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.

The liability (or asset) recognized in the balance 

sheet is pension obligation at the closing date less the 
fair value of plan assets, the share of unrecognized 
actuarial gains and losses, and past service costs.

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 unless another 
systematic approach is more representative of the 
pattern of the user’s benefit.

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 
include holdings in unlisted shares. Fair value 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 perfor-
mance of the target companies taking into consider-
ation the public market of comparable companies in 
similar industry sectors. The remaining available-for-
sale investments are carried at cost less impairment, 
which are technology related investments in private 
equity shares and unlisted funds for which the fair 
value cannot be measured reliably due to non-exis-
tence of public markets or reliable valuation methods 
against which to value these assets. The investment 
and disposal decisions on these investments are busi-
ness 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 including but not limited to counterparty 
default and other factors causing a reduction in value 
that can be considered permanent. 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 
collectability 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 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

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 
on 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 
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 
as uncollectible.

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 on 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 initially recognized at fair value 
on the date a derivative contract is entered into and 
are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The 
method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss varies 
according to whether the derivatives are designated 
and qualify under hedge accounting or not.

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 each balance 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

sheet date end quoted market rates. Changes in fair 
value are recognized 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 fair valued 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 discounted 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.

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. 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, expressed either 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 

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 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 foreign currency risk 
of highly probable business acquisitions and other 
transactions

The Group hedges the cash flow variability due to 
foreign currency risk inherent in highly probable 
business acquisitions and other future transactions 
that result in the recognition of non-financial assets. 
When those non-financial assets are recognized in the 
balance sheet the gains and losses previously deferred 
in equity are transferred from equity and included in 
the initial acquisition cost of the asset. The deferred 
amounts are ultimately recognized in the profit and 
loss as a result of goodwill assessments in case of 
business acquisitions and through depreciation in 
case of other assets. In order to apply for hedge ac-
counting, the forecasted transactions must be highly 
probable and the hedges must be highly 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.

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 deter-
mined, using the liability method, for all temporary 
differences arising between the tax bases of assets 
and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the con-
solidated financial statements. 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 or deductible temporary differences 
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.

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 measurement of deferred tax 
assets and liabilities.

Deferred taxes are recognized directly in equity, 
when temporary differences arise on items that are 
not recognized in the profit and loss.

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
The Group also applies hedge accounting for its for-
eign currency hedging on net investments.

Provisions

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 

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. The hedge must be 

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 

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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 preexisting 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 IPR infringe-
ments 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-
cancellable purchase commitments for inventory in 
excess of forecasted requirements at each balance 
sheet date.

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 prof-
it and loss account 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. 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

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 
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 collectability 
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. The Group endeavors to mitigate this 
risk through the transfer of its rights to the cash col-
lected from these arrangements to third party finan-
cial institutions on a non-recourse basis in exchange 
for an upfront cash payment.

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, 

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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 
settlements related to asserted and unasserted IPR 
infringements based on the probable outcome of 
potential infringement. IPR infringement claims can 
last for varying periods of time, resulting in irregular 
movements in the IPR infringement provision. The ul-
timate outcome or actual cost of settling an individual 
infringement may materially vary from estimates.

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 purchase method of accounting is used to account 
for acquisitions of separate entities or 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 incurred, 
equity instruments issued and costs directly attribut-
able to the acquisition. Identifiable assets, liabilities 
and contingent liabilities acquired or assumed by the 
Group are measured separately 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.

The allocation of fair values to the identifiable as-
sets acquired and liabilities assumed is based on vari-
ous assumptions requiring management judgment. 
Actual results may differ from the forecasted amounts 
and the difference could be material.

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

The recoverable amounts for long-lived assets, 
intangible assets and goodwill have been determined 
based on value in use calculations. Value in use is 
calculated based on the expected future cash flows 
attributable to the asset or cash-generating unit 
discounted to present value. The key assumptions ap-

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plied in the determination of the value in use include 
the discount rate, length of the explicit forecast period 
and estimated growth rates, profit margins and level 
of operational and capital investment. Amounts esti-
mated could differ materially from what will actually 
occur in the future.

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.

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 may 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:

IAS 1 (Revised), Presentation of financial state-
ments, prompts entities to aggregate information 
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 20, Accounting for govern-
ment grants and disclosure of government assistance, 
requires that the benefit of a below-market rate gov-
ernment loan is measured as the difference between 
the carrying amount in accordance with IAS 39 and 
the proceeds received, with the benefit accounted for 
in accordance with IAS 20.

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.

IFRIC 13, Customer Loyalty Programs addresses 

the accounting surrounding customer loyalty pro-
grams and whether some consideration should be 
allocated to free goods or services provided by a 
company. Consideration should be allocated to award 
credits based on their fair value, as they are a sepa-
rately identifiable component.

IFRIC 16, Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign 

Operation clarifies the accounting treatment in 
respect of net investment hedging. This includes the 
fact that net investment hedging relates to differences 
in functional currency not presentation currency, and 
hedging instruments may be held anywhere in the 
group.

IFRIC 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers 
clarifies the requirements for agreements in which 
an entity receives an item of property, plant and 
equipment or cash it is required to use to construct or 
acquire an item of property, plant and equipment that 
must be used to provide access to a supply of goods 
or services.

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.

IAS 27 (revised), “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 must be 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 interest in 
the subsidiary’s equity, these losses shall be allocated 
to the non-controlling interests even if this results in a 
deficit balance.

In addition, there are a number of other amend-

ments that form part of the IASB’s annual improve-
ment project, which will be adopted by the Group on 
January 1, 2009.

The Group will adopt the amendments to IFRS 2, 

IAS 1, IAS 20, IAS 23, IAS 32, IFRIC 13, IFRIC 16 and 
IFRIC 18 as well as the additional amendments that 
form part of the IASB’s annual improvement project on 
January 1, 2009. The Group does not expect that the 
adoption of these revised standards, interpretations 
and amendments will have a material impact on the 
financial condition and results of operations.

The Group is required to adopt both IFRS 3 
(revised) and IAS 27 (revised) on January 1, 2010 with 
early adoption permitted. The Group is currently 
evaluating the impact of these standards on the 
Group’s accounts.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

2.  Segment information

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. Devices & Services 
and Nokia Siemens Networks are each reportable 
segments for financial reporting purposes. Com-
mencing with the third quarter 2008, NAVTEQ is also 
a reportable segment. Prior period results for Nokia 
and its reportable segments have been regrouped for 
comparabality purposes according to the new report-
able segments effective in 2008.

Nokia is organized on a worldwide basis into 

three reportable segments: Devices & Services, 
NAVTEQ, and Networks. Nokia’s reportable segments 
represent the strategic business units that offer 
different products and services for which monthly 
financial information is provided to the chief operat-
ing decision-maker.

Devices & Services segment is responsible for 
developing and managing the Group’s portfolio of mo-
bile devices and consumer Internet services, as well as 
the management of our supply chains, sales channels, 
brand and marketing activities.

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive 

digital map information for automotive systems, 
mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping 
applications, and government and business solutions.
Nokia Siemens Networks provides mobile and 
fixed network solutions and services to operators and 
service providers.

Corporate Common Functions consists of com-

pany wide 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 revenues.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

2008, EURm 

Profit and loss information

  Net sales to external customers 

  Net sales to other segments 

  Depreciation and amortization 

Impairment 

  Operating profit/loss 1 

Share of results of associated companies 

Balance sheet information 
Capital expenditures 2 
Segment assets 3 

  of which: 

Investments in associated companies 

Segment liabilities 5 

2007, EURm

Profit and loss information

  Net sales to external customers 

  Net sales to other segments 

  Depreciation and amortization 

Impairment 

  Operating profit/loss 1 

Share of results of associated companies 

Balance sheet information  
Capital expenditures 2 
Segment assets 3 

  of which:

Investments in associated companies 

Segment liabilities 5 

2006, EURm

Profit and loss information

  Net sales to external customers 

  Net sales to other segments 

  Depreciation and amortization 

Impairment and customer finance charges 

  Operating profit/loss 

Share of results of associated companies 

Devices & 
Services 

NAVTEQ 

Nokia 
Siemens 
Networks 1 

Total 
reportable 
segments 

Corporate
Common
Functions and
Corporate

unallocated 4, 6  Eliminations 

Group

35 084 

15 

484 

58 

5 816 

— 

578 

10 300 

— 

8 425 

37 682 

23 

489 

— 

7 584 

— 

533 

9 316 

— 

9 512 

33 668 

16 

509 

— 

4 865 

— 

318 

43 

238 

— 

– 153 

— 

18 

7 177 

4 

2 726 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

15 308 

50 710 

1 

889 

47 

– 301 

– 13 

292 

15 652 

62 

10 503 

59 

1 611 

105 

5 362 

– 13 

888 

33 129 

66 

21 654 

13 376 

51 058 

17 

714 

27 

– 1 308 

4 

182 

15 564 

58 

9 869 

40 

1 203 

27 

6 276 

4 

715 

24 880 

58 

19 381 

7 453 

41 121 

— 

203 

— 

808 

— 

16 

712 

— 

5 673 

— 

— 

— 

6 

33 

– 396 

19 

1 

9 641 

30 

4 606 

— 

41 

3 

36 

1 709 

40 

— 

13 738 

267 

1 899 

— 

— 

— 

51 

– 185 

28 

– 59 

50 710

—

1 617

138

4 966

6

889

– 3 188 

39 582

96

– 3 188 

23 072

– 81 

51 058

—

1 206

63

7 985

44

715

– 1 019 

37 599

– 1 019 

325

20 261

– 16 

41 121

—

712

51

5 488

28

1  Corporate Common 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. 

2 

Including goodwill and capitalized development costs, capital 
expenditures in 2008 amount to EUR 5 502 million (EUR 
1 753 million in 2007). The goodwill and capitalized develop-
ment costs consist of EUR 752 million in 2008 (EUR 150 million 
in 2007) for Devices & Services, EUR 3 673 million in 2008 
(EUR 0 million in 2007) for NAVTEQ, EUR 188 million in 2008 
(EUR 888 million in 2007) for Nokia Siemens Networks, and EUR 
0 million in 2008 (EUR 0 million in 2007) for Corporate Common 
Functions. 

3  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 Devices & Services and Corporate Common 
Functions. In addition, NAVTEQ’s and 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 NAVTEQ and 
Nokia Siemens Networks as they are separate legal entities. 

4  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 Devices & Services and Corpo-
rate Common Functions. 

5  Comprises accounts payable, accrued expenses and provisions 

except those related to interest and taxes for Devices & Services 
and Corporate Common Functions. In addition, NAVTEQ’s 
and Nokia Siemens Networks’ liabilities include non-current 
liabilities and short-term borrowings as well as interest and tax 
related prepaid income and accrued expenses and provisions. 
These are directly attributable to NAVTEQ and Nokia Siemens 
Networks as they are separate legal entities. 

6  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 Devices & 
Services and Corporate Common Functions. 

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

Finland 
China 
India 
UK  
Germany 
Russia 
Indonesia 
USA 
Other 
Total 

Segment non-current assets  
by geographic area 1 

Finland  
China 
India 
UK  
Germany 
USA 
Other 
Total 

2008 
EURm 

362 
5 916 
3 719 
2 382 
2 294 
2 083 
2 046 
1 907 
30 001 
50 710 

2008 
EURm 

1 154 
434 
154 
668 
306 
7 037 
2 751 
12 504 

2007 
EURm 

322 
5 898 
3 684 
2 574 
2 641 
2 012 
1 754 
2 124 
30 049 
51 058 

2007
EURm 

1 114
364
134
160
465
523
3 272
6 032

1  Comprises intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. 

3.  Percentage of completion

Contract sales recognized under percentage of completion accounting were 
EUR 11 750 million in 2008 (EUR 10 171 million in 2007 and EUR 6 308 million in 2006).
Advances received related to construction contracts, included under accrued 

expenses, were EUR 261 million at December 31, 2008 (EUR 303 million in 2007). 
Contract revenues recorded prior to billings, included in accounts receivable, were 
EUR 1 423 million at December 31, 2008 (EUR 1 587 million in 2007). Billing in excess 
of costs incurred, included in contract revenues recorded prior to billings, were 
EUR 677 million at December 31, 2008 (EUR 482 million in 2007).

The aggregate amount of costs incurred and recognized profits (net of 
recognized losses) under open construction contracts in progress since inception 
(for contracts acquired inception refers to April 1, 2007) was EUR 11 707 million at 
December 31, 2008 (EUR 10 173 million at December 31, 2007). 

Retentions related to construction contracts, included in accounts receivable, 
were EUR 211 million at December 31, 2008 (EUR 166 million at December 31, 2007).

4.  Personnel expenses

EURm 

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

2008 

5 615 
67 
478 
754 

2007 

4 664 
236 
420 
618 

2006

3 457
192
310
439

and loss account 

6 914 

5 938 

4 398

Share-based compensation expense includes pension and other social costs of EUR 
–7 million in 2008 (EUR 8 million in 2007 and EUR –4 million in 2006) based upon the 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

related employee benefit charge recognized during the year. In 2006, a benefit was 
recognized 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 394 million in 2008 (EUR 289 million in 2007 and EUR 198 million 
in 2006). Expenses related to defined benefit plans comprise the remainder.

Average personnel 

2008 

2007 

2006

Devices & Services 
NAVTEQ 
Nokia Siemens Networks 
Corporate Common Functions 

57 443 
3 969 
59 965 
346 

49 887 
— 
50 336 
311 

44 716
—
20 277
331

Nokia Group 

121 723 

100 534 

65 324

2006
EURm

387
4 913
2 713
2 425
2 060
1 518
1 069
2 815
23 221
41 121

5.  Pensions

The Finnish plan comprises of the Finnish state Employees’ Pension Act (TyEL) sys-
tem with benefits directly linked to employee earnings. These benefits are financed 
in two distinct portions. The 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 prior to March 1, 2008 
were pre-funded through a trustee-administered Nokia Pension Foundation and 
accounted for as a defined benefit plan.

As of March 1, 2008 the Finnish statutory pension liability and plan related 
assets of Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks were transferred to two pension insur-
ance companies. The transfer did not affect the number of employees covered by 
the plan nor did it affect the current employees’ entitlement to pension benefits.

At the transfer date, the Group has not retained any direct or indirect obligation 

to pay employee benefits relating to employee service in current, prior or future 
periods. Thus, the Group has treated the transfer of the Finnish statutory pension 
liability and plan assets as a settlement of the Group’s TyEL defined benefit plan. 
From the date of transfer onwards, the Group has accounted for the TYEL plans as a 
defined contribution plan. The transfer resulted in a EUR 152 million loss consisting 
of a EUR 217 million loss impacting Corporate Common Functions and a EUR 65 mil-
lion gain impacting Nokia Siemens Networks operating profit. These are included in 
other operating income and expense, see Note 6.

Foreign plans include both defined contribution and defined benefit plans. Af-
ter the settlement of TyEL liabilities, the Group’s most significant pension plans are 
in Germany and in the UK. 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 compensa-
tion levels, ranking within the Group and years of service. The majority of active 
employees in Nokia UK participate in a pension scheme which is designed according 
to the Scheme Trust Deeds and Rules and is compliant with the Guidelines of the UK 
Pension Regulator. The funding vehicle for the pension scheme is the Nokia Group 
(UK) Pension Scheme Ltd which is run on a Trust basis. In the UK, individual benefits 
are generally dependent on eligible compensation levels and years of service for the 
defined benefit section of the scheme and on individual investment choices for the 
defined contribution section of the scheme.

In connection with the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks in 2007, the 

Group assumed multiple pension plans reflected as acquisitions in the following 
tables.

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.

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:

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

21

 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

2008 

2007

EURm 

Present value of defined benefit 
obligations at beginning of year 

Foreign exchange 

Current service cost 

Interest cost 

Plan participants’ contributions 

Past service cost 

Actuarial gain (+)/loss (–) 

Acquisitions 

Curtailment 

Settlements 

Benefits paid 

Domestic  Foreign  Domestic  Foreign
plans

plans 

plans 

plans 

– 1 011  – 1 255 

– 1 031 

– 546

— 

– 10 

– 9 

— 

— 

3 

— 

— 

1 018 

2 

56 

– 69 

– 69 

– 10 

– 2 

102 

– 2 

10 

7 

34 

— 

– 59 

– 50 

— 

— 

27

– 66

– 54

– 8

—

115 

126

— 

3 

— 

11 

– 780

1

15

30

Present value of defined benefit 
obligations at end of year 

– 7  – 1 198 

– 1 011  – 1 255

Plan assets at fair value at beginning of year  1 063 

1 111 

Foreign exchange 

Expected return on plan assets 

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

Employer contribution 

Plan participants’ contributions 

Benefits paid 

Curtailments 

Settlements 

Acquisitions 

Plan assets at fair value at end of year 

Surplus (+)/deficit (–) 

— 

9 

– 1 

7 

— 

– 2 

— 

– 1 076 

— 

— 

– 7 

– 58 

62 

– 38 

134 

10 

– 22 

– 5 

– 2 

5 

– 1 

Unrecognized net actuarial gains (–)/losses (+)  – 2 

– 111 

Unrecognized past service cost 

— 

1 

985 

— 

49 

– 33 

73 

— 

424

– 27

46

– 2

90

8

– 11 

– 30

— 

— 

— 

—

– 3

605

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

– 9 

– 111 

149 

– 185

Present value of obligations include EUR 707 million (EUR 1 799 million in 
2007) of wholly funded obligations, EUR 416 million of partly funded obligations 
(EUR 333 million in 2007) and EUR 82 million (EUR 134 million in 2007) of unfunded 
obligations.

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

EURm 

2008 

2007 

2006

Current service cost 
Interest cost 
Expected return on plan assets 
Net actuarial losses recognized in year 
Past service cost gain (–)/loss (+) 

Curtailment 
Settlement 
Total, included in personnel expenses 

79 
78 
– 71 
— 
2 

– 12 
152 
228 

125 
104 
– 95 
10 
— 

– 1 
– 12 
131 

101
66
– 62
8
3

– 4
—
112

22 

Nokia in 2008

Movements in prepaid/accrued pension costs recognized in the balance sheet are 
as follows:

EURm 

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

2008 

2007

– 36 

108

– 228 
141 
12 
3 
– 12 
– 120 

– 131
163
—
– 175
– 1
– 36

1 

Included within prepaid expenses and accrued income/accrued expenses. 

The prepaid/accrued pension cost above is made up of a prepayment of EUR 55 mil-
lion (EUR 218 million in 2007) and an accrual of EUR 175 million (EUR 254 million in 
2007). 

EURm 

2008 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004

Present value of defined 
benefit obligation 
Plan assets at fair value 
Surplus (+)/Deficit ( –) 

– 1 205  – 2 266  – 1 577  – 1 385  – 1 125
1 071
1 409 
– 54
– 168 

1 197 
– 8 

1 276 
– 109 

2 174 
– 92 

Experience adjustments arising on plan obligations amount to a gain of EUR 50 
million in 2008 (a loss of EUR 31 million in 2007 and EUR 25 million in 2006). Experi-
ence adjustments arising on plan assets amount to a loss of EUR 22 million in 2008 
(EUR 3 million in 2007 and EUR 11 million in 2006).

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 

2008 

2007

Domestic  Foreign  Domestic  Foreign

5.90 

5.80 

5.50 

5.40

— 

5.70 

5.30 

5.10

4.00 

2.10 

2.70 

1.90 

3.00 

2.70 

3.30

2.30

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 Groups’s pension plan weighted average asset allocation as a percentage 

of Plan Assets at December 31, 2008, and 2007, by asset category are as follows:

%   

Asset category:

Equity securities 

Debt securities 

Insurance contracts 

Real estate 

Short-term investments 

Total 

2008 

2007

Domestic  Foreign  Domestic  Foreign

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

12 

72 

8 

1 

7 

12 

78 

— 

1 

9 

100 

100 

11

85

3

1

—

100

1 197 

1 063 

1 111

The principal actuarial weighted average assumptions used were as follows: 

52 

97 

— 

– 144

– 41

—

%   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.

The Pension Committee of the Group, consisting of 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. 
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 2007). See Note 31.

The actual return on plan assets was EUR 31 million in 2008 (EUR 61 million 

in 2007).

In 2009, the Group expects to make contributions of EUR 64 million and 

EUR 0 million to its foreign and domestic defined benefit pension plans, 
respectively.

6.  Other operating income and expenses

In 2008, other operating expenses include EUR 152 million net loss on transfer of 
Finnish pension liabilities, of which a gain of EUR 65 million is included in Nokia Sie-
mens Networks’ operating profit and a loss of EUR 217 million in Corporate Common 
expenses. Devices & Services recorded EUR 259 million of restructuring charges and 
EUR 81 million of impairment and other charges related to closure of the Bochum 
site in Germany. Other operating expenses also include a charge of EUR 52 million 
related to other restructuring activities in Devices & Services and EUR 49 million in 
charges related to restructuring and other costs in Nokia Siemens Networks.

Other operating income for 2007 includes a non-taxable gain of EUR 1 879 mil-
lion relating to the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks. Other operating income 
also includes gain on sale of real estates in Finland of EUR 128 million, of which 
EUR 75 million is included in Corporate Common functions’ operating profit and 
EUR 53 million in Nokia Siemens Networks’ operating profit. In addition, a gain on 
business transfer EUR 53 million impacting Corporate Common functions’ operating 
profit. In 2007, other operating expenses includes EUR 58 million in charges related 
to restructuring costs in Nokia Siemens Networks. Devices & Services recorded a 
charge of EUR 17 million for personnel expenses and other costs as a result of more 
focused R&D. Devices & Services also 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 intended 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, Devices 
& Services recorded a charge of EUR 8 million for personnel expenses and other 
costs as a result of more focused R&D.

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).

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

7.  Impairment

EURm 

2008 

2007 

2006

Property, plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Available-for-sale investments 
Investments in associated companies 
Capitalized development costs 
Other intangible assets 
Other non-current assets 
Total, net 

77 
13 
43 
8 
— 
— 
8 
149 

— 
— 
29 
7 
27 
— 
— 
63 

—
—
18
—
—
33
—
51

Property, plant and equipment and inventories
In conjunction with the Group’s decision to discontinue the production of mobile 
devices in Germany, an impairment loss was recognized amounting to EUR 55 mil-
lion. The impairment loss related to the closure and sale of production facilities at 
Bochum, Germany during 2008 and was included in Devices & Services segment.

In 2008, Nokia Siemens Networks recognized an impairment loss amounting to 
EUR 35 million relating to the sale of its manufacturing site in Durach, Germany. The 
impairment loss was determined as the excess of the book value of transferring as-
sets over the fair value less costs to sell for the transferring assets. The impairment 
loss was allocated to property, plant and equipment and inventories.

Available-for-sale investments
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 43 million (EUR 29 million in 2007, EUR 18 million in 2006).

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 8 million 
in 2008 (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 Devices & Services segment.

Goodwill
Goodwill is allocated to the Group’s cash-generating units (CGU) for the purpose of 
impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-generating units that are 
expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination from which the 
goodwill arose.

The recoverable amounts of each CGU are determined based on a value in use 
calculation. The pre-tax cash flow projections employed in the value in use calcula-
tion are based on financial plans approved by management. These projections are 
consistent with external sources of information, wherever available. 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 indus-
try and economies in which the CGU operates.

Rapid deterioration in the macroeconomic environment during 2008 has 
negatively affected cash flow expectations for all of the Group’s CGUs. The global 
slowdown in consumer spending, unprecedented currency volatility and reductions 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

in the availability of credit have dampened growth and profitability expectations 
during the short to medium term.

Goodwill of EUR 1 106 million has been allocated to the Devices & Services CGU 

for the purpose of impairment testing. The impairment testing has been carried out 
based on Management’s expectation of moderate market share growth and stable 
profit margins in the medium to long term.

Goodwill amounting to EUR 905 million has been allocated to the NSN CGU. The 
impairment testing has been carried out based on Management’s expectation of a 
constant market share, and a declining total market value in the shorter term, stabi-
lizing on the longer term. Tight focus on profitability and cash collection is expected 
to improve operating cash flow.

Goodwill amounting to EUR 4 119 million has been allocated to the NAVTEQ CGU. 

The impairment testing has been carried out based on Management’s expectation 
of longer term strong growth in mobile device navigation services with increased 
volumes driving profitability. The recoverable amount of the NAVTEQ CGU is less than 
1% higher than its carrying amount. A reasonably possible change of 1% in the valu-
ation assumptions for long-term growth rate and pre-tax discount rate would give 
rise to an impairment loss.

The aggregate carrying amount of goodwill allocated across multiple CGUs 
amounts to EUR 127 million and the amount allocated to each individual CGU is not 
individually significant.

The key assumptions applied in the value-in-use calculation for each CGU are 

presented in the table below:

% 

Terminal growth rate 
Pre-tax discount rate 

 Cash-generating unit

Devices &
Services 

NSN 

NAVTEQ

2.28 
12.35 

1.00 
14.86 

5.00
10.92

The goodwill impairment testing analyses conducted for each of the Group’s CGUs 
for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 have not resulted in any 
impairment charges.

8.  Acquisitions

Acquisitions completed in 2008

NAVTEQ
On July 10, 2008, the Group completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding com-
mon stock of NAVTEQ. Based in Chicago, NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehen-
sive digital map information for automotive systems, mobile navigation devices, 
Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. The 
Group will use NAVTEQ’s industry leading maps data, to add context–time, place, 
people–to web services optimized for mobility.

The total cost of the acquisition was EUR 5 342 million and consisted of cash 
paid of EUR 2 772 million, debt issued of EUR 2 539 million, costs directly attributable 
to the acquisition of EUR 12 million and consideration attributable to the vested 
portion of replacement share-based payment awards of EUR 19 million.

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

quired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

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Nokia in 2008

Carrying  
amount 
EURm 

Fair 
value 
EURm 

Useful
lives
Years

114 

3 673

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

Property, plant & equipment 
Deferred tax assets 
Available-for-sale investments 
Other non-current assets 
Non-current assets 
Inventories 
Accounts receivable 
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 
Available-for-sale investments, liquid assets 
Available-for-sale investments, cash equivalents 
Bank and cash 
Current assets 
Total assets acquired 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Other long-term liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Accounts payable 
Accrued expenses 
Provisions 
Current liabilities 
Total liabilities assumed 
Net assets acquired 

5
4
4
6

5 
22 
8 
7 
22 
4 
68 
84 
262 
36 
6 
456 
3 
94 
36 
140 
97 
57 
427 
997 
46 
54 
100 
29 
96 
5 
130 
230 
767 

1 389 
388 
110 
57 
—
7
1 951
83
148
36
6
2 224
3
94
36
140
97
57
427
6 324
786
39
825
29
120
8
157
982
5 342

The goodwill of EUR 3 673 million has been allocated to the NAVTEQ segment. The 
goodwill is attributable to assembled workforce and the synergies expected to arise 
subsequent to the acquisition including acceleration of the Group’s Internet services 
strategy. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax 
purposes.

Symbian
On December 2, 2008, the Group completed its acquisition of 52.1% of the outstand-
ing common stock of Symbian Ltd. As a result of this acquisition, the Group’s total 
ownership interest has increased from 47.9% to 100% of the outstanding common 
stock of Symbian. A UK-based software licensing company, Symbian developed 
and licensed Symbian OS, the market-leading open operating system for mobile 
phones. The acquisition of Symbian is a fundamental step in the establishment of 
the  Symbian Foundation.

The Group will contribute the Symbian OS and S60 software to the Symbian 
Foundation for the purpose of creating a unified mobile software platform with 
a common UI framework. The goal of Symbian Foundation will be to extend the 
appeal of the platform among all partners, including developers, mobile operators, 
content and service providers and device manufacturers. The unified platform will 
promote innovation and accelerate the availability of new services and experiences 
for consumers and business users around the world. A full platform will be available 
for all Foundation members under a royalty-free license, from the Foundation’s first 
day of operations.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

The acquisition of Symbian was achieved in stages through successive share 
purchases at various times from the formation of the company. Thus, the amount 
of goodwill arising from the acquisition has been determined via a step-by-step 
comparison of the cost of the individual investments in Symbian with the acquired 
interest in the fair values of Symbian’s identifiable net assets at each stage. Revalu-
ation of the Group’s previously held interests in Symbian’s identifiable net assets 
is recognized as a revaluation surplus in equity. Application of the equity method 
has been reversed such that the carrying amount of the Group’s previously held 
interests in Symbian have been adjusted to cost. The Group’s share of changes in 
Symbian’s equity balances after each stage is included in equity.

The total cost of the acquisition was EUR 641 million consisting of cash paid of 

EUR 435 million, costs directly attributable to the acquisition of EUR 6 million and 
investments in Symbian from previous share purchases of EUR 200 million.

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

quired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

Pro forma (unaudited), EURm 

Net sales 
Net profit 

2008

51 063
4 080

During 2008, the Group completed five additional acquisitions. The total purchase 
consideration paid and goodwill arising from the acquisitions amounted to EUR 514 
million and EUR 339 million, respectively:

 » 

Trolltech ASA, based in Oslo, Norway, is a recognized software provider with 
world-class software development platforms and frameworks. The Group 
acquired a 100% ownership interest in Trolltech ASA on June 6, 2008.

 »  Oz Communications Inc., headquartered in Monteal, Canada, is a leading con-

sumer mobile messaging solution provider delivering access to popular instant 
messaging and email services on consumer mobile devices. The Group acquired 
a 100% ownership interest in Oz Communications Inc. on November 4, 2008. 

EURm 

Goodwill 

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

Developed technology 

Customer relationships 

License to use trade name and trademark 

Property, plant & equipment 

Deferred tax assets 

Non-current assets 

Accounts receivable 

Prepaid expenses and accrued income 

Bank and cash 

Current assets 

Total assets acquired 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Financial liabilities 

Accounts payable 

Accrued expenses  

Total liabilities assumed 

Net assets acquired 

Revaluation of previously held interests in Symbian 

Nokia share of changes in Symbian’s equity 
after each stage of the acquisition 

Cost of the business combination 

Carrying  
amount 

— 

5 

— 

— 

5 

33 

7 

45 

20 

43 

147 

210 

255 

— 

— 

5 

48 

53 

202 

41

11

3

55

31

19

105

20

43

147

210

785

17

20

5

53

95

690

22

27

641

The goodwill of EUR 470 million has been allocated to the Devices & Services seg-
ment. The goodwill is attributable to assembled workforce and the significant 
benefits that the Group expects to realise from the Symbian Foundation. None of 
the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The contribution of the Symbian OS and S60 software to the Symbian Founda-
tion has been accounted for as a retirement. Thus, the Group has recognized a loss 
on retirement of EUR 165 million consisting of EUR 55 million of Symbian identifiable 
intangible assets and EUR 110 million value of capitalized S60 development costs.

For NAVTEQ and Symbian, the Group has included net losses of EUR 155 million 
and EUR 52 million, respectively, in the consolidated profit and loss. The following 
table depicts pro forma net sales and net profit of the combined entity as though 
the acquisition of NAVTEQ and Symbian had occurred on January 1, 2008:

Fair
value

470

 » 

 » 

Atrica, based in Santa Clara, California, is one of the leading providers of Carrier 
Ethernet solutions for Metropolitan Area Networks. Nokia Siemens Networks 
acquired a 100% ownership interest in Atrica on January 7, 2008.

Apertio Ltd, based in Bristol, England is the leading independent provider of 
subscriber-centric networks for mobile, fixed and converged telecommunica-
tions operators. Nokia Siemens Networks acquired a 100% ownership interest 
in Apertio Ltd on February 11, 2008.

 »  On January 1, 2008, Nokia Siemens Networks assumed control of Vivento Tech-

nical Services from Deutsche Telekom.

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 
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 recog-
nized a non-taxable gain on the partial sale amounting to EUR 1 879 million. The 
gain was determined as the Group’s ownership interest relinquished for the differ-
ence between the fair value contributed, representing the consideration received, 
and book value of the net assets contributed by the Group to Nokia Siemens Net-
works. 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 addi-
tion, the Group incurred costs directly attributable to the acquisition of EUR 51 mil-
lion.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

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.

EURm 

Net sales

Nokia Networks 

Nokia Siemens Networks 

Total 

Operating profit

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

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 acquisitions of the following three 
companies. The purchase consideration paid and goodwill arising from these acqui-
sitions was not material to the Group.

 » 

 » 

 » 

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 optimise 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 organising and 
sharing photos, videos and other personal media. The Group acquired substan-
tially all assets of Twango on July 25, 2007.

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 ap-
plications for mobile devices. The acquisition of Intellisync was to enhance Nokia’s 
ability to respond to its customers and effectively put 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 summarises the estimated fair values of the assets acquired 
and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. The carrying amount of Intellisync 
net assets immediately before the acquisition amounted to EUR 50 million.

*   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 the 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 
Current liabilities 
Total liabilities assumed 
Minority interest 
Net assets acquired 

— 
— 
— 
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 
3 577 
3 782 
110 
2 385 

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
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

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February 10, 2006, EURm 

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 Device & Services seg-
ment. 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:

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

10.  Financial income and expenses

EURm 

2008 

2007 

2006

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 losses)

From foreign exchange derivatives designated 

  at fair value through profit and loss account 

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

Total 

1 

— 

—

353 

338 

225

— 

1 

—

– 185 
17 
– 31 

– 43 
43 
– 24 

– 22
55
– 18

432 
– 595 

37 
– 118 

75
– 106

6 

– 2 

5 

239 

– 2

207

During 2008, Nokia’s interest expense increased significantly due to an increase in 
interest-bearing liabilities mainly related to financing of the NAVTEQ acquisition. 
Foreign exchange gains (or losses) increased due to a higher cost of hedging and 
increased volatility on the foreign exchange market.

 »  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.

11.  Income taxes

 » 

 » 

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 Devices & Services 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 

2008 

2007 

2006

Depreciation and amortization by function
Cost of sales 
Research and development 1 
Selling and marketing 2 
Administrative and general 
Other operating expenses 
Total 

297 
778 
368 
174 
— 
1 617 

303 
523 
232 
148 
— 
1 206 

279
312
9
111
1
712

In 2008, depreciation and amortization allocated to research and development included amortization 
of acquired intangible assets of EUR 351 million (EUR 136 million in 2007). 

1 

2 

EURm 

Income tax expense

Current tax 
  Deferred tax 
Total 

Finland 
Other countries 
Total 

2008 

2007 

2006

– 1 514 
433 
– 1 081 

– 604 
– 477 
– 1 081 

– 2 209 
687 
– 1 522 

– 1 323 
– 199 
– 1 522 

– 1 303
– 54
– 1 357

– 941
– 416
– 1 357

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, 2008:

EURm 

Income tax expense at statutory rate 
Items without tax benefit/expense 

2008 

2007 

2006

1 292 
– 65 

2 150 
61 

1 488
12

  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 tax provisions 
Change in income tax rate 2 

  Deferred tax liability on undistributed earnings 3 
  Other 

— 
– 128 

– 181 
— 
2 
– 22 
220 
– 37 

– 489 
20 

– 138 
15 
50 
– 114 
– 37 
4 

—
– 24

– 73
—
– 12
—
– 3
– 31

Income tax expense 

1 081 

1 522 

1 357

In 2008, depreciation and amortization allocated to selling and marketing included amortization of 
acquired intangible assets of EUR 343 million (EUR 214 million in 2007). 

1  See Note 8. 

2 

In 2007, the change in income tax rate decreased Group tax expense primarily 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 relates to changes to tax rates 

applicable to profit distributions. 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

27

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Certain of the Group companies’ income tax returns for periods ranging from 2002 
through 2008 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. 

13.  Property, plant and equipment

 EURm 

2008 

2007

12.  Intangible assets

EURm 

2008 

2007

1 817 
131 
— 
— 
– 124 
– 13 
1 811 

– 1 439 
14 
11 
– 153 
– 1 567 

378 
244 

1 384 
431 
4 482 
– 35 
– 5 
6 257 

1 384 

6 257 

3 218 
265 
95 
2 189 
– 55 
– 214 
5 498 

– 860 
– 32 
48 
– 741 
– 1 585 

2 358 
3 913 

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

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

Accumulated amortization January 1 
Retirements during the period 
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 
Disposals during the period 
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 
Retirements during the period 
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 

28 

Nokia in 2008

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

Accumulated depreciation January 1 
Translation differences 
Impairments during the period 
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 
Impairments during the period 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31 

Accumulated depreciation January 1 
Translation differences 
Impairments during the period 
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 

73 
– 4 
3 
— 
– 4 
– 8 
60 

73 
60 

1 008 
– 9 
382 
28 
– 90 
– 45 
1 274 

– 239 
1 
30 
17 
– 159 
– 350 

769 
924 

4 012 
10 
613 
68 
– 21 
– 499 
4 183 

– 3 107 
– 8 
8 
466 
– 556 
– 3 197 

905 
986 

20 
2 
8 
— 
30 

– 9 
— 
 —  
– 6 
– 15 

11 
15 

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

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

 EURm 

2008 

2007

16.  Long-term loans receivable

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 

14.  Investments in associated companies

 EURm 

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

154 
 — 
67 
26 
– 13 

– 12 
– 76 
– 41 
105 
2 090 

2008 

325 
– 19 
24 
— 
– 239 
– 8 
6 
– 6 
13 
96 

73
—
123
17
– 2

– 7
– 29
– 21
154
1 912

2007

224
—
19
67
– 6
– 7
44
– 12
– 4
325

1  On December 2, 2008, the Group completed its acquisition of 52.1% of the outstanding common stock 
of Symbian Ltd, a UK-based software licensing company. As a result of this acquisition, the Group’s 
total ownership interest has increased from 47.9% to 100% of the outstanding common stock of 
Symbian. See Note 8. 

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

15.  Available-for-sale investments

EURm 

Long-term loans receivables 
carried at amortized cost 

2008 

2007

Carrying 
amount 

Fair 
value 

Carrying 
amount 

Fair
value

27 

24 

10 

10

The long-term loans receivable mainly consist of loans made to suppliers and to 
customers principally to support their financing of network infrastructure and 
services or working capital. Fair value is estimated based on the current market 
values of similar instruments. 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 

2008 

2007

519 
744 
1 270 
2 533 

591
1 060
1 225
2 876

18.  Prepaid expenses and accrued income

Prepaid expenses and accrued income totalled EUR 4 538 million in 2008 (EUR 3 070 
million in 2007). In 2008, Nokia and Qualcomm entered into a new 15-year-agree-
ment, under the terms of which Nokia has been granted a license to all Qualcomm’s 
patents for use in Nokia mobile devices and Nokia Siemens Networks infrastructure 
equipment. The financial structure of the agreement included an up-front payment 
of EUR 1.7 billion, which is to be amortized over the contract period and on-going 
royalties payable to Qualcomm. The remaining balance of EUR 1.3 billion of the 
up-front payment is included in Prepaid expenses. As part of the licence agree-
ment Nokia also assigned ownership of a number of patents to Qualcomm. These 
patents were valued using the income approach based on projected cash flows, on 
a discounted basis, over the assigned patents’ estimated useful life. Based on the 
valuation and underlying assumptions Nokia determined that the fair value of these 
patents was not material.

Available-for-sale investments included the following: 

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.

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 

2008 

2007

Non- 
Current  current 

Non-
Current  current

5 114 

38 

9 628 

— 

8 

— 

—

10

— 

225 

— 

184

— 

5 114 

241 

512 

— 

9 628 

147

341

The current fixed income and money-market investments, carried at fair value, in-
cluded available for sale liquid assets of EUR 1 272 million (EUR 4 903 million in 2007) 
and cash equivalents of EUR 3 842 million (EUR 4 725 million in 2007). See Note 35 for 
details of fixed income and money-market investments.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

29

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

19.  Valuation and qualifying accounts

Allowances on assets to which they apply: 

2008

Allowance for doubtful accounts 

Excess and obsolete inventory 

2007

Allowance for doubtful accounts 

Excess and obsolete inventory 

2006

Allowance for doubtful accounts 

Excess and obsolete inventory 

1  Deductions include utilization and releases of the allowances. 

20.  Fair value and other reserves

Balance at 
beginning 
of year 
EURm 

Charged to 
cost and 
expenses 
EURm 

Deductions 1 

EURm 

Acquisitions 
EURm 

332 

417 

212 

218 

281 

176 

224 

151 

38 

145 

70 

353 

– 141 

– 221 

– 72 

– 202 

– 139 

– 311 

1 

154 

256 

Balance 
at end
of year
EURm

415

348

332

417

212

218

Balance at December 31, 2005 

– 163 

42 

– 121 

– 56 

1 

– 55 

– 219 

43 

– 176

Hedging reserve, EURm 

Available-for-sale
investments, EURm 

Total, EURm

Gross 

Tax 

Net 

Gross 

Tax 

Net 

Gross 

Tax 

Net

Cash flow hedges:
  Net fair value gains (+)/losses (–) 
  Transfer of gains (–)/losses (+) to profit and loss 
  account as adjustment to net sales 
  Transfer gains (–)/losses (+) 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 of gains (–)/losses (+) to profit and loss 
  account as adjustment to net sales 
  Transfer of gains (–)/losses (+) 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 

 Cash flow hedges:
  Net fair value gains (+)/losses (–) 
  Transfer of gains (–)/losses (+) to profit and loss account 
  as adjustment to net sales 
  Transfer of gains (–)/losses (+) to profit and loss account 
  as adjustment to cost of sales 
  Transfer of gains (–)/losses (+) as a basis adjustment to assets and liabilities 
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, 2008 

30 

Nokia in 2008

61 

– 16 

45 

– 243 

68 

– 175 

414 

– 113 

301 

— 
— 

— 

69 

— 
— 

— 

– 19 

— 
— 

— 

50 

29 

– 7 

22 

– 687 

186 

– 501 

643 

– 175 

468 

— 
— 

— 

54 

— 
— 

— 

– 15 

— 
— 

— 

39 

312 

– 73 

239 

– 507 

144 

– 363 

118 
124 

– 44 
– 32 

— 
— 

— 

— 
— 

— 

101 

– 20 

74 
92 

— 
— 

— 

81 

— 

— 

— 

– 42 
18 

14 

– 66 

— 

— 

— 

32 
29 

– 12 

– 17 

— 

— 

— 
— 

– 26 
1 

13 

– 29 

— 

— 

— 

1 
— 

— 

2 

— 

— 

— 

– 1 
— 

— 

1 

— 

— 

— 
— 

8 
— 

1 

10 

— 

— 

— 

– 41 
18 

14 

– 64 

— 

— 

— 

31 
29 

– 12 

– 16 

— 

— 

— 
— 

– 18 
1 

14 

– 19 

61 

– 16 

45

– 243 

68 

– 175

414 

– 113 

301

– 42 
18 

14 

3 

1 
— 

— 

– 41
18

14

– 17 

– 14

29 

– 7 

22

– 687 

186 

– 501

643 

– 175 

468

32 
29 

– 1 
— 

31
29

– 12 

— 

– 12

37 

– 14 

23

312 

– 73 

239

-507 

144 

– 363

118 
124 

– 26 
1 

13 

72 

– 44 
– 32 

8 
— 

1 

– 10 

74
92

– 18
1

14

62

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 to 
ensure that the amounts transferred to the fair value reserves during the year end-
ed December 31, 2008 and 2007 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, 2008 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.

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 conditional upon continued 
employment as well as fulfillment of such performance, service and other condi-
tions, as determined in the relevant plan rules.

The share-based compensation expense for all equity-based incentive awards 
amounted to EUR 74 million in 2008 (EUR 228 million in 2007 and EUR 196 million in 
2006).

Stock options

Nokia’s global stock option plans in effect for 2008, including their terms and condi-
tions, were approved by the Annual General Meeting in the year when each plan was 
launched, i.e. in 2003, 2005 and 2007.

Each stock option entitles the holder to subscribe for one new Nokia share. The 
stock options are non-transferable. All of the stock options have a vesting schedule 
with 25% of the options vesting one year after grant and 6.25% each quarter there-
after. 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 
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 NASDAQ OMX 
Helsinki 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.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Pursuant to the stock options issued, an aggregate maximum number of 
23 113 218 new Nokia shares may be subscribed for, representing 0.6% of the total 
number of votes at December 31, 2008. During 2008 exercise of 3 546 508 options 
resulted in issuance of 3 546 508 new shares. The exercises of stock options have 
resulted in an increase of the share capital of the parent company until 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 subsctiption prices are recorded in the 
fund for invested non-restricted equity as per a resolution by the Annual General 
Meeting.

There were no stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2008, which upon 

exercise would result in an increase of the share capital of the parent company.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

31

 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

The table below sets forth certain information relating to the stock options out-
standing at December 31, 2008.

Stock 
Plan 
(year of 
options 
launch)   outstanding 

Number of 
participants 
(approx.) 

Option 
(sub)category 

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

2003 1 

3 217 206 

3 000 

2005 1 

13 277 078 

8 000 

2007 1 

6 618 934 

6 000 

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 

2008 1Q 

2008 2Q 

2008 3Q 

2008 4Q 

Expired 

Expired 

Expired 

100.00 

100.00 

93.75 

81.25 

75.00 

68.75 

62.50 

56.25 

50.00 

43.75 
37.50 

31.25 

25.00 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

Exercise period

 First vest date 

Last vest date 

Expiry date 

July 1, 2004 

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 
April 1, 2008 

January 1, 2011 
April 1, 2011 

December 31, 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 

April 1, 2009 

April 1, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

July 1, 2009 

July 1, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

October 1, 2009 

October 1, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

January 1, 2010 

January 1, 2013 

December 31, 2013 

Exercise
price/share
EUR

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

24.15

19.16

17.80

12.43

1  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. 

Total stock options outstanding as at December 31, 2008 1

Shares under option at January 1, 2006 
Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited 
Expired 
Shares under option at December 31, 2006 
Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited 
Expired 
Shares under option at December 31, 2007 
Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited 
Expired 
Shares under option at December 31, 2008 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2005 (shares) 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2006 (shares) 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2007 (shares) 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2008 (shares) 

 Number of shares 

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 
3 767 163 
3 657 985 
783 557 
11 078 983 
23 813 865 
112 095 407 
69 721 916 
21 535 000 
12 895 057 

1 

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

2  The weighted average exercise 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. 

32 

Nokia in 2008

Weighted average exercise price 2  Weighted average share price 2

EUR

16.70

21.75

22.15

EUR 

22.97
16.79
13.71 
15.11
33.44
16.28
18.48
16.99 
15.13
17.83
15.28
17.44
14.21 
16.31
14.96
15.89
25.33
16.65
14.66
14.77

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted was EUR 3.92 in 
2008, EUR 3.24 in 2007, and EUR 3.31 in 2006. 

The options outstanding by range of exercise price at December 31, 2008 are as follows:

Options outstanding 

Exercise prices , EUR 

Number of shares 

2.15–12.43 
12.79–15.38 
17.00–18.39 
19.16–31.03 

4 555 378 
5 556 538 
10 605 500 
 3 096 449 
23 813 865

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:

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Weighted average
remaining contractual 
life in years 

Weighted average
exercise price, EUR

1.78 
2.06 
3.28 
4.43 

11.50
13.00
18.11
19.93

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 

2008 

3.20% 
39.92% 
3.15%–4.58% 
3.65% 
3.55 
16.97 

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

Expected term of stock options is estimated by observing general option holder 
behavior 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.

Performance shares

The Group has granted performance shares under the global 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 
and 2008 plans, 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 re-
quired, when the plans are settled by using the Nokia newly issued shares or treasury 
shares. The Group may also settle the plans by using cash instead of shares.

The performance shares represent a commitment by the Group 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 the 
Group’s performance reaches at least one of the threshold levels measured by two 
independent, pre-defined performance criteria: the Group’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. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 plans have a three-year 
performance period with no interim payout. The shares vest after the respective 
interim measurement period and/or the performance period. The shares will be 
delivered to the participants as soon as practicable after they vest. 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 

2008 

Performance 
shares outstanding 

at threshold 1, 2 

Number of 
participants 
(approx.) 

— 

3 604 623 

— 

1 997 416 

2 431 132 

10 000 

11 000 

12 000 

5 000 

6 000 

Interim
measurement 
period 

2004–2005 

2005–2006 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Performance 
period 

1st (interim) 
settlement 

2nd (final)
settlement

2004–2007 

2005–2008 

2006–2008 

2007–2009 

2008–2010 

2006 

2007 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

2008

2009

2009

2010

2011

1  Shares under performance share plan 2006 vested on December 31, 2008 and are therefore not 

included in the outstanding numbers. 

2  Does not include 2 048 outstanding performance shares with deferred delivery due to leave of 

absence. 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

33

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

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

Threshold performance 

Maximum performance 

Plan 

2004 

Interim measurement 

Performance period 

2005 

Interim measurement 

2006 

2007 

2008 

Performance period 

Performance period 

Performance period 

Performance period 

EPS 1 
EUR 

0.80 

0.84 

0.75 

0.82 

0.96 

1.26 

1.72 

Average annual 
net sales growth 1 

4% 

8% 

3% 

8% 

11% 

9.5% 

4% 

1  Both the EPS and average annual net sales growth criteria have an equal weight of 50%. 

Performance shares outstanding as at December 31, 2008 1 

EPS 1 
EUR 

0.94 

1.18 

0.96 

1.33 

1.41 

1.86 

2.76 

Average annual
net sales growth 1

16%

20%

12%

17%

26%

20%

16%

Number of performance shares at threshold 

Weighted average grant date fair value EUR 2

Performance shares at January 1, 2006 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Performance shares at December 31, 2006 3 

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

Granted 
Forfeited 
Vested 3, 4, 6 
Performance shares at December 31, 2008 

8 042 817

5 140 736 
569 164
12 614 389

2 163 901 
1 001 332
222 400
13 554 558

2 463 033 
690 909
7 291 463
8 035 219

14.83

19.96

13.35

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 
outstanding 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. 

6 

Includes performance shares under Performance Share Plan 2006 that vested on December 31, 2008.

1 

Includes also performance shares granted under other than global equity plans. For further informa-
tion 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 were outstanding until the final settlement in 2008. The final payout, in 2008, was adjusted by 
the shares delivered based on the Interim Measurement Period. 

Based on the performance of the Group during the Performance Period 2005–2008, 
under the 2005 Performance Share Plan and during the Performance Period 
2006–2008 under the Performance Share Plan 2006, both threshold performance 
criteria were exceeded. The shares under Performance Share Plan 2005 will vest as 
of the date of the Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2009 and the shares under 
Performance Share Plan 2006 have vested December 31, 2008. Hence 16 million 
Nokia shares are expected to be delivered in 2009. 

Restricted shares

The Group has granted restricted shares under global plans 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 management 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 treasury 

shares. The Group may also settle the plans 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.

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Nokia in 2008

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares outstanding as at December 31, 2008 1

Restricted shares at January 1, 2006 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Vested 
Restricted shares at December 31, 2006 

Granted 
Forfeited 
Vested 
Restricted shares at December 31, 2007 

Granted 3 
Forfeited 
Vested 
Restricted shares at December 31, 2008 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Number of restricted shares 

Weighted average grant date fair value EUR 2

5 185 676

1 669 050 
455 100
334 750
6 064 876

1 749 433 
297 900
1 521 080
5 995 329

4 799 543 
358 747
2 386 728
8 049 397

14.71

24.37

13.89

1 

Includes also 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. 

3 

Includes grants assumed under “NAVTEQ Plan” (as defined below). 

Other equity plans for employees

24.  Deferred taxes

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

On basis of these plans the Group had 0.7 million stock options outstanding on 

December 31, 2008. The average exercise price is USD 22.89.

In connection with our July 10, 2008 acquisition of NAVTEQ, the Group assumed 
Navteq’s 2001 Stock Incentive Plan (“NAVTEQ Plan”). All unvested NAVTEQ restricted 
stock units under the NAVTEQ Plan were converted to an equivalent number of 
restricted stock units entitling their holders to Nokia shares. The maximum number 
of Nokia shares to be delivered to NAVTEQ employees during the years 2008–2012 is 
approximately 3 million. The Group does not intend to make further awards under 
the NAVTEQ Plan.

23.  Long-term interest-bearing liabilities

EURm 

Long-term interest-bearing 
liabilities carried at 
amortized cost 

2008 

2007

Carrying  
amount 

Fair 
value 

Carrying  
amount 

Fair
value

861 

855 

203 

203

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

EURm 

2008 

2007

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 

144 
293 
117 
371 
691 
68 
279 
1 963 

– 286 
– 62 
– 242 
– 1 197 
– 1 787 
176 

87
314
132
292
367
227
134
1 553

– 165
– 40
– 31
– 727
– 963
590

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 

– 106 

133

1 

In 2008, other temporary differences included a deferred tax liability of EUR 1 140 million arising from 
purchase price allocation related to Nokia Siemens Networks and NAVTEQ. In 2007, other temporary 
differences included a deferred tax liability of EUR 563 million arising from purchase price allocation 
related to Nokia Siemens Networks. 

At December 31, 2008 the Group had loss carry forwards, primarily attributable to 
foreign subsidiaries of EUR 1 013 million (EUR 1 403 million in 2007), most of which 
will expire within 20 years. 

At December 31, 2008 the Group had loss carry forwards of EUR 102 million 
(EUR 242 million in 2007) for which no deferred tax asset was recognized due to 
uncertainty of utilization of these loss carry forwards. These loss carry forwards will 
expire in years ranging from 2009 through 2013.

At December 31, 2008 the Group had undistributed earnings of EUR 274 million 
(EUR 315 million in 2007), for which no deferred tax liability was recognized as these 
earnings are considered permanently invested.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

25.  Accrued expenses

EURm 

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

2008 

2007

1 700 
665 
532 
4 126 
7 023 

2 024
865
503
3 722
7 114

Other operating expense accruals include dererred service revenue, accrued 
discounts, royalties and marketing expenses as well as various amounts which are 
individually insignificant.

26.  Derivative financial instruments

2008 
Assets 

2008
Liabilities 

Fair  

Fair  

EURm 

value 1   Notional 2  

value 1   Notional 2

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  80 
30 
Currency options bought 
— 
Currency options sold 

1 045 
724 
— 

Cash flow hedges:

Forward foreign exchange contracts  562 
— 
Currency options bought 
— 
Currency options sold 

14 577 
— 
— 

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

Forward foreign exchange contracts  322 
6 
Currency options bought 
— 
Currency options sold 
6 
Interest rate futures 
7 
Interest rate swaps 
1 
— 
1 014 

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

7 817 
201 
— 
21 
618 
25 
— 
25 028 

– 14 
— 
– 44 

– 445 
— 
— 

– 416 
— 
– 5 
— 
— 
— 
— 
– 924 

472
—
768

11 792
—
—

7 370
—
186
—
—
—
– 13
20 575

Hedges of net investment 
in foreign subsidiaries:

Forward foreign exchange contracts  22 
— 
Currency options bought 
— 
Currency options sold 

Cash flow hedges:

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

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

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

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

1 264 
51 
— 

15 718 
7 618 
— 

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

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 Other financial liabilities. 

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. 

36 

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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 

At January 1, 2008 
Exchange differences 
Acquisitions 
Additional provisions 
Change in fair value 
Changes in estimates 
Charged to profit and loss account 
Utilized during year 
At December 31, 2008 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Warranty 

Restructuring  

IPR 
infringements 

1 198 
– 10 
263 
1 127 
— 
– 126 
1 001 
– 963 
1 489 

1 489 
– 16 
1 
1 211 
— 
– 240 
971 
– 1 070 
1 375 

65 
— 
— 
744 
— 
– 53 
691 
– 139 
617 

617 
— 
— 
533 
— 
– 211 
322 
– 583 
356 

284 
— 
— 
345 
— 
– 47 
298 
– 37 
545 

545 
— 
3 
266 
— 
– 92 
174 
– 379 
343 

Tax 

402 
— 
— 
59 
— 
– 9 
50 
— 
452 

452 
— 
6 
47 
— 
– 45 
2 
— 
460 

Other 

437 
— 
134 
548 
16 
– 216 
348 
– 305 
614 

614 
— 
2 
1 136 
– 7 
– 185 
944 
– 502 
1 058 

Total

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

3 717
– 16
12
3 193
– 7
– 773
2 413
– 2 534
3 592

EURm 

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

2008 

2007

978 
2 614 

1 323
2 394

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 
Devices & Services and Nokia Siemens Networks segments. The majority of outflows 
related to the restructuring is expected to occur during 2009.

In conjunction with the Group’s decision to discontinue the production of 
mobile devices in Germany, a restructuring provision of EUR 259 million was recog-
nized. Devices & Services also recognized EUR 52 million charges related to other 
restructuring activities.

mainly personnel related expenses as well as expenses arising from the elimina-
tion of overlapping functions, and the realignment of product portfolio and related 
replacement of discontinued products in customer sites. These expenses included 
EUR 402 million (EUR 318 million in 2007) impacting gross profit, EUR 46 million (EUR 
439 million in 2007) research and development expenses, EUR 14 million of reversal 
of provision (EUR 149 million expenses in 2007) in selling and marketing expenses, 
EUR 163 million (EUR 146 million in 2007) administrative expenses and EUR 49 million 
(EUR 58 million in 2007) other operating expenses. EUR 790 million was paid during 
2008 (EUR 254 million during 2007).

The IPR provision is based on estimated future settlements for asserted and 
unasserted past IPR infringements. Final resolution of IPR claims generally occurs 
over several periods. In 2008, EUR 379 million usage of the provisions mainly relates 
to the settlements with Qualcomm, Eastman Kodak, Intertrust Technologies and 
ContentGuard.

Other provisions include provisions for non-cancelable purchase commitments, 

Restructuring and other associated expenses incurred in Nokia Siemens 

Networks in 2008 totaled EUR 646 million (EUR 1 110 million in 2007) including 

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

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:

  Performance shares 
  Restricted shares 
Stock options 

Diluted:
  Adjusted weighted average shares 
  and assumed conversions 

2008 

2007 

2006

Under IAS 33, 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.

3 988 

7 205 

4 306

Performance shares, restricted shares and stock options equivalent to 11 mil-

3 743 622 

3 885 408  4 062 833

25 997 
6 543 
4 201 
36 741 

26 304 
3 693 
16 603 
46 600 

17 264
3 601
2 831
23 696

3 780 363 

3 932 008  4 086 529

lion shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in 
2008 as they were determined to be anti-dilutive. In 2007 and 2006, no shares were 
considered anti-dilutive.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

29.  Commitments and contingencies

EURm 

Collateral for our own commitments
Property under mortgages 
Assets pledged 

2008 

2007

18 
11 

18
29

Contingent liabilities on behalf of Group companies
Other guarantees 

2 896 

2 563

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

Financing commitments
Customer finance commitments 1 
Venture fund commitments 2 

1  See also note 35 b). 

2  See also note 35 a). 

2 
1 

197 
467 

130
1

270
251

Nokia’s payment obligations under the subscriber unit cross-license agree-
ments signed in 1992 and 2001 with Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm) expired 
on April 9, 2007. The parties entered into negotiations for a new license agreement 
with the intention of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement on a timely basis. 
Prior to the commencement of negotiations and as negotiations proceeded, Nokia 
and Qualcomm were engaged in numerous legal disputes in the United States, 
Europe and China. On July 24, 2008, Nokia and Qualcomm entered into a new license 
agreement covering various current and future standards and other technologies, 
and resulting in a settlement of all litigation between the companies. Under the 
terms of the 15 year agreement covering various standards and other technologies, 
Nokia has been granted a license under all Qualcomm’s patents for use in Nokia’s 
mobile devices and Nokia Siemens Networks infrastructure equipment, and Nokia 
has agreed not to use any of its patents directly against Qualcomm. The financial 
terms included a one-time lump-sum cash payment of EUR 1.7 billion made by 
Nokia to Qualcomm in the fourth quarter of 2008 and on-going royalty payments 
to Qualcomm. The lump-sum payment made to Qualcomm will be expensed over 
the term of the agreement. Nokia also agreed to assign ownership of a number of 
patents to Qualcomm.

As of December 31, 2008, the Group had purchase commitments of EUR 2 351 
million (EUR 2 610 million in 2007) relating to inventory purchase obligations, ser-
vice agreements and outsourcing arrangements, primarily for purchases in 2009.

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

30.  Leasing contracts

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 2008 (EUR 18 million in 2007).

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

Assets pledged for the Group’s own commitments include available-for-sale 

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

Leasing payments, EURm 

Operating leases

2009 
2010 
2011 
2012 
2013 
Thereafter 

Total 

315
243
179
127
98
194

1 156

Rental expense amounted to EUR 418 million in 2008 (EUR 328 million in 2007 and 
EUR 285 million in 2006).

investments of EUR 10 million in 2008 (EUR 10 million in 2007).

Other guarantees include guarantees of EUR 2 682 million in 2008 (EUR 2 429 

million in 2007) provided to certain Nokia Siemens Networks’ customers 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 were EUR 2 million in 2008 (EUR 130 million in 2007). The amount of 2007 
represents 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 197 million in 2008 (EUR 270 million in 2007) are 
available under loan facilities negotiated mainly 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 467 million in 2008 (EUR 251 million in 2007) 
are financing commitments to a number of funds making technology related invest-
ments. As a limited partner in these funds Nokia is committed to capital contribu-
tions and also entitled to cash distributions according to respective partnership 
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 the outcome of and liabilities in excess of what has 
been provided for relating to these or other proceedings, in aggregate, are not likely 
to be material to the financial condition or result of operations.

38 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

31.  Related party transactions

Nokia Pension Foundation is a separate legal entity that managed and held in trust 
the assets for the Group’s Finnish employee benefit plans before the assets were 
transferred to two third-party insurance companies. Foundation’s assets do not 
include Nokia shares. The Group recorded net rental expense of EUR 0 million in 
2008 (EUR 0 million in 2007 and EUR 2 million in 2006) pertaining to a sale-leaseback 
transaction with the Nokia Pension Foundation involving certain buildings and a 
lease of the underlying land.

At December 31, 2008, the Group had borrowings amounting to EUR 69 million 

(EUR 69 million in 2007) from Nokia Unterstützungskasse GmbH, the Group’s German 
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, 2008, 2007 or 2006.

Transactions with associated companies

EURm 

2008 

2007 

2006

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 

6 
6 

21 
59 
162 
29 
8 

44 
12 

158 
82 
125 
61 
69 

28
1

61
—
—
—
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 2006–2008 as well as the share-based compensa-
tion expense relating to equity-based awards, expensed by the company.

2008 

2007 

2006

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

1 144 800 

721 733 

1 286 370 

1 037 619 

2 348 877 

4 805 722 

898 413 

664 227 

2 108 197

1  President and CEO as of June 1, 2006; and President and COO until June 1, 2006.

Total remuneration of the Group Executive Board awarded for the fiscal years 
2006 –2008 was EUR 8 859 567 in 2008 (EUR 13 634 791 in 2007 and EUR 8 574 443 in 
2006), 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 4 850 204 in 2008 (EUR 19 837 583 in 2007 and EUR 15 349 337 
in 2006).

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.

Board of Directors 

Chairman
Jorma Ollila 2 

Vice Chairman
Dame Marjorie Scardino 3 

Georg Ehrnrooth 4 

Lalita D. Gupte 5 

Dr. Bengt Holmström 

Dr. Henning Kagermann 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 6 

Per Karlsson 7 

Risto Siilasmaa 8 

Keijo Suila 9 

Vesa Vainio 10 

2008 

2007 

2006

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares  
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares  
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1

Shares 
received

440 000 

150 000 

155 000 

140 000 

130 000 

130 000 

130 000 

155 000 

140 000 

140 000 

— 

9 499 

3 238 

3 346 

3 022 

2 806 

2 806 

2 806 

3 346 

3 022 

3 022 

— 

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

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

8  The 2008 fee of Mr. Siilasmaa amounted to a total of EUR 140 000, consisting of fee of 130 000 for 

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

services 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. 

9  The 2008 and 2007 fees 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  Mr. Vainio was a member of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee until the end of the 

Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2008. Mr. Vainio received his fees for services as a member of the 
Board and as a member of the Audit Committee, as resolved by the shareholders at the Annual General 
Meeting on May 3, 2007, already in 2007 and thus no fees were paid to him for the services rendered 
during 2008. 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 fee 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. 

3  The 2008 and 2007 fees of Ms. Scardino amounted to EUR 150 000 for services as Vice Chairman. The 

2006 fee amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board. 

4  The 2008 and 2007 fees 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 fee 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 2008 and 2007 fees 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 Commit-
tee. 

6  This table includes fees paid to Mr. Kallasvuo, President and CEO, for his services as a member of the 

Board, only. 

7  The 2008 and 2007 fees 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 Person-
nel Committee. The 2006 fee 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 retire-
ment benefit is calculated as if Mr. Kallasvuo had continued his service with Nokia 
through the 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 inter-
national 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.

40 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

32.  Notes to cash flow statement

34.  Principal Nokia Group companies 

at December 31, 2008

EURm 

Adjustments for:

2008 

2007 

2006

  Depreciation and amortization (Note 9) 

1 617 

1 206 

712

(Profit)/loss on sale of property, 

  plant and equipment and 
  available-for-sale investments 

– 11 

– 1 864 

– 4

Income taxes (Note 11) 

1 081 

1 522 

1 357

Share of results of associated companies 
(Note 14) 

  Minority interest 

Financial income and expenses (Note 10) 

Impairment charges (Note 7) 

  Retirements (Note 8, 12) 

Share-based compensation (Note 22) 

  Restructuring charges 

Customer financing impairment charges 

  and reversals 

Finnish pension settlement (Note 5) 

  Other income and expenses 

Adjustments, total 

Change in net working capital 

Increase in short-term receivables 

  Decrease (+)/increase (–) in inventories 

  Decrease (–)/increase (+) in interest-free 

– 6 

– 99 

2 

149 

186 

74 

448 

— 

152 

– 124 

3 469 

– 534 

321 

– 44 

– 459 

– 239 

63 

 — 

228 

856 

— 

— 

— 

– 28

60

– 207

51

—

192

—

– 276

—

—

1 269 

1 857

– 2 146 

– 1 770

– 245 

84

% 

US 
DE 
GB 
KR 
CN 
NL 
HU 
IN 
IT 
ES 
RO 
BR 
US 
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.p.A 
Nokia Spain S.A.U 
Nokia Romania SRL 
Nokia do Brasil Tecnologia Ltda 
NAVTEQ Corporation 
Nokia Siemens Networks B.V.  
Nokia Siemens Networks Oy 
Nokia Siemens Networks GmbH & Co KG 
Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt. Ltd.  

Parent 

Group
holding  majority

— 
100.0 
— 
100.0 
— 
100.0 
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
100.0
100.0

50.0 1
50.0
50.0
50.0

1  Nokia Siemens Networks B.V., the ultimate parent of the Nokia Siemens Network 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 consolidated Nokia Siemens Networks. 

short-term liabilities 

Change in net working capital 

– 2 333 

– 2 546 

2 996 

605 

893

– 793

35.  Risk management

The Group did not engage in any material non-cash investing activities in 2008 and 
2006. In 2007 the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks was completed through the 
contribution 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

Eurobond issuance under Euro Medium Term Note program 
and European Investment Bank loan

In February 2009, the Group issued EUR 1 750 million of Eurobonds with maturities 
of five and ten years under its EUR 3 000 million Euro Medium Term Note, or EMTN 
program, to repay part of the Group’s existing short-term borrowings. The Group 
voluntarily cancelled its USD 2 000 million committed credit facility maturing in 
2009 due to this repayment. In February, the Group also signed and fully drew down 
a EUR 500 million loan from the European Investment Bank to finance part of its 
smartphone research and development expenses.

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 refers 
to systematic and pro-active way to analyze, review and manage opportunities, 
threats and risks related to Nokia’s objectives rather than being solely focused on 
eliminating risks.

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

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 Group level management to create 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.

Financial risks

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. There is a strong focus in Nokia on creating shareholder value. Treasury activi-
ties support this aim by: i) minimizing the adverse effects caused by fluctuations 
in the financial markets on the profitability of the underlying businesses; and ii) 
managing the capital structure of the Group by prudently balancing the levels of 
liquid assets and financial borrowings.

Treasury activities are governed by policies approved by the CEO. Treasury 

Policy provides principles for overall financial risk management and determines 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

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

Foreign exchange risk

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

According to the foreign exchange policy guidelines of the Group, which remain 

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 
value of the shareholders’ equity of Nokia is also exposed to fluctuations in ex-
change rates. Equity changes resulting from movements in foreign exchange rates 
are shown as a translation difference in the Group consolidation.

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

cashflows 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 for which these hedges are entered into 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 
for which these hedges are entered into 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 the profit and 
loss statement, resulting in offsetting FX gains or losses in the financial income and expenses. 

4  The INR amounts for 2007 have been revised as compared to previously published financial state-

ments due to a change in the way Nokia defines foreign exchange exposures. 

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.

The objective of interest rate risk management is to optimize the balance 
between minimizing uncertainty caused by fluctuations in interest rates and maxi-
mizing the consolidated net interest income and expense.

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

Nokia uses the Value-at-Risk (VaR) methodology to assess and measure the interest 
rate risk of the net investments (cash and investments less outstanding debt) and 
related derivatives.

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

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

assets and liabilities is presented in the table below:

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

At the end of year 2008 and 2007, following currencies represent significant 

portion of the currency mix in the outstanding financial instruments:

2008, EURm 

USD 

JPY 

CNY 

INR

FX derivatives used as cashflow 
hedges (net amount) 1 

– 3 359 

2 674 

— 

– 122

 EURm 

Fixed rate assets 
Floating rate assets 
Fixed rate liabilities 
Floating rate liabilities 

FX derivatives used as net 
investment hedges (net amount) 2  – 232 

— 

– 699 

– 179

Equity price risk

2008 

2 946 
4 007 
3 604 
785 

2007

7 750
4 205
712
375

FX exposure from balance sheet 
items (net amount) 3 

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

729 

– 494 

– 579 

236

– 615 

480 

527 

– 443

2007, EURm 

USD 

JPY 

GBP 

INR 4

FX derivatives used as cashflow 
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 
the profit and loss statement 
(net amount) 3 

803 

1 274 

– 656 

– 83

— 

— 

2 204 

– 739 

— 

89 

– 216

320

– 2 361 

847 

– 127 

– 399

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

Nokia has certain strategic minority investments in publicly listed equity 
shares. The fair value of the equity investments which are subject to equity price 
risk at December 31, 2008 was EUR 8 million (EUR 10 million in 2007). In addition, 
Nokia invests in private equity through venture funds, which, from time to time, 
may 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 for 
these equity investments.

Nokia is exposed to equity price risk on social security costs relating to its 
equity compensation plans. Nokia mitigates this risk by entering into cash settled 
equity option contracts.

Value-at-Risk

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

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Nokia in 2008

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

In Nokia the FX VaR is calculated with the Monte Carlo method which simulates 

Equity price risk

random values for exchange rates in which the Group has exposures and takes the 
non-linear price function of certain FX derivative instruments into account. The 
variance-covariance methodology is used to assess and measure the interest rate 
risk and equity price risk.

The VaR is determined by using volatilities and correlations of rates and prices 

estimated from a one-year sample of historical market data, at 95% confidence 
level, using a one-month holding period. To put more weight on recent market 
conditions, an exponentially weighted moving average is performed on the data 
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 possible outcomes. In the remaining 5% of pos-
sible outcomes, the potential loss will be at minimum equal to the VaR figure, and 
on average substantially higher.

The VaR methodology relies on a number of assumptions, such as, a) risks are 

measured under average market conditions, assuming that market risk factors 
follow normal distributions; 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 
at 95% confidence level are different and could be substantially higher than the 
estimated VaR.

FX risk

The VaR for the Group equity investment in publicly traded companies is insignifi-
cant.

b)   Credit risk

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 re-
ceivables, financial guarantees and committed transactions. Credit risk is managed 
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 and other third parties 
Loan commitments given but not used 

2008 

2 
197 
199 

2007

130
270
400

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:

Business related credit risk

 » 

 » 

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 cashflow hedges and net investment 
hedges. Most of the VaR is caused by these derivatives as forecasted cashflow 
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

VaR from financial instruments

2008 

442 
337 
191–730 

2007

246
96
57–246

At December 31 
Average for the year 
Range for the year 

Interest rate risk

The VaR for the Group interest rate exposure in the investment and debt portfolios 
is presented in Table 2 below. Sensitivities to credit spreads are not reflected in the 
below numbers.

Table 2  Fixed income investment and debt portfolios Value-at-Risk

At December 31 
Average for the year 
Range for the year 

2008 

6 
10 
4–25 

2007

8
12
5–27

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

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

standing due from customers and other third parties, plus committed credits.
The Group Credit Policy provides that credit decisions are based on credit 
evaluation of third parties including credit rating for our customers. The Group Rat-
ing Policy defines the rating principles. Ratings are approved by the Group Rating 
Committee. Credit risks are approved and monitored according to the credit policy 
of each business segment. 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 receivables.

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.

Top three customers account for approximately 4.0%, 3.8% and 3.5% (2007: 

4.9%, 2.9% and 2.5%) of Group accounts receivable and loans due from customers 
and other third parties as at December 31, 2008 while the top three credit exposures 
by country amounted to 8.5%, 7.2% and 7.2% (2007: 8.7%, 6.9% and 6.5%) respec-
tively.

As at December 31, 2008, the carrying amount before deducting any impair-
ment allowance of accounts receivable relating to customers for which an impair-
ment was provided amounted to EUR 3 042 million (2007: EUR 3 011 million). The 
amount of provision taken against that portion of these receivables considered to 
be impaired was EUR 415 million (2007: EUR 332 million) (see also note 19 Valuation 
and qualifying accounts).

An amount of EUR 729 million (2007: EUR 478 million) relates to past due receiv-

ables from customers for which no impairment loss was recognized. The aging of 
these receivables is as follows:

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

43

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

EURm 

Past due 1–30 days 

Past due 31–180 days 

More than 180 days 

2008 

453 

240 

36 
729 

2007

411

66

1
478

As at December 31, 2008, the carrying amount before deducting any impairment 
allowance of loans due from customers and other third parties for which impair-
ment was provided amounted to EUR 4 million (2007: EUR 161 million). The amount 
of provision taken for these loans was EUR 4 million (2007: EUR 19 million).

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 manages financial credit risk actively by limiting its counterparties 
to a sufficient number of major banks and financial institutions and monitoring the 
credit worthiness and exposure sizes continuously as well as through entering into 
netting arrangements (which gives Nokia the right to offset in the event that the 
counterparty would not be able to fulfill the obligations) with all major counter-
parties and collateral agreements (which require counterparties to post collateral 
against derivative receivables) with certain counterparties.

Nokia’s investment decisions are based on strict creditworthiness and maturity 

criteria as defined in the Treasury Policy and Operating Procedure. Due to global 

Fixed income and money-market investments 1, 2
EURm

8 000

7 000

6 000

5 000

4 000

3 000

2 000

1 000

0

banking crisis and the freezing of the credit markets in 2008, Nokia applied an even 
more defensive approach than usual within Treasury Policy towards investments 
and counterparty quality and maturities, focusing on capital preservation and 
liquidity. As result of this investment policy approach and active management of 
outstanding investments exposures, Nokia has not been subject to any material 
credit losses in its financial investments.

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

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

Baa1–Baa3

P-1

A1–A3

Aa1–Aa3

Aaa

2007 

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007 

2008 

Banks 

Corporates 

Governments 

ABS

1  Fixed income and money-market investments include term deposits, investments in liquidity funds and invest-
ments in fixed income instruments classified as Available-for-sale. Available-for-sale investments are carried at 
fair value in 2008 and 2007. Liquidity funds invested solely in government securities are included under Govern-
ments. Other liquidity funds are included under Banks.

2 

Included within fixed income and money-market investments is EUR 114 million of restricted investment at 
December 31, 2008 (EUR 169 million at December 31, 2007). They are restricted financial assets under various 
contractual or legal obligations.

78% of Nokia’s bank and cash is held with banks of credit rating A2 or above (76% for 2007).

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

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 of December 31, 2008 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 cashflow 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 remain-
ing contractual maturity. Line-by-line reconciliation with the balance sheet is not 
possible.

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.

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 liquid-
ity risk is minimized by only entering transactions where proper two-way quotes 
can be obtained from the market. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying busi-
ness, Nokia also aims at maintaining flexibility in funding by keeping committed 
and uncommitted credit lines available. At the end of December 31, 2008 the com-
mitted facilities totaled EUR 3 369 million. The committed revolving credit facilities 
are used primarily for US and Euro Commercial Paper Programs back-up purposes. 
The credit facility of EUR 500 million has been utilized for general funding purposes. 
The average commitment fee on the facilities is 0.082% per annum.

The most significant existing Committed Facilities include: 

 » 

 » 

 » 

Revolving Credit Facility of USD 2 000 million, maturing in 2009

Credit Facility of EUR 500 million, maturing in 2011

Revolving Credit Facility of USD 1 923 million, maturing in 2012

The most significant existing funding programs include: 

 » 

 » 

 » 

 » 

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

Shelf registration statement for an indeterminate amount of debt securities 
on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission

Local commercial paper program in Finland, totaling EUR 750 million

Euro Commercial Paper (ECP) program, totaling USD 4 000 million

 »  US Commercial Paper (USCP) program, totaling USD 4 000 million

Of the above funding programs, only the US Commercial Paper program has been 
utilized to a significant degree in 2008. On December 31, 2008 a total of USD 3 419 
million was outstanding under this program. The remaining four funding programs 
have not been used to a significant degree in 2008.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

45

 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

At December 31, 2008, EURm 

Non-current financial assets

Long-term loans receivable 

  Other non-current assets 

Loan commitments obtained undrawn 

Current financial assets

Current portion of long-term loans receivable 

Short-term loans receivable 

  Available-for-sale investment 

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 undrawn 

Current financial liabilities

Currrent 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 

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

— 

1 

— 

5 

8 

3 932 

1 706 

5 

19 180 

– 18 322 

6 702 

– 1 

– 16 

— 

– 3 207 

— 

15 729 

– 16 599 

– 5 152 

— 

1 

— 

101 

2 

483 

— 

3 

5 184 

– 5 090 

1 144 

– 46 

– 151 

– 14 

– 388 

— 

4 859 

– 4 931 

– 67 

19 

3 

50 

— 

— 

583 

— 

1 

— 

— 

70 

– 741 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

– 5 

6 

— 

362 

— 

— 

120 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

– 64 

– 30 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

8

1

—

—

—

254

—

—

—

—

—

– 159

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

At December 31, 2007, EURm 

Non-current financial assets

Long-term loans receivable 

  Other non-current assets 

Loan commitments obtained undrawn 

Current financial assets

Current portion of long-term loans receivable 

Short-term loans receivable 

  Available-for-sale investment 

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

Currrent 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 

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

—

—

—

—

—

—

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 1 528 million (2007: EUR 1 700 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 
and 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 

47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 

Net sales 

Cost of sales 

Gross margin 

Selling and marketing expenses 

Research and development expenses 

Administrative expenses 

Other operating expenses 

Other operating income  

2008 
EURm 

2007
EURm

26 940 

30 907

– 18 712 

– 20 995

8 228 

9 912

– 1 393 

– 3 147 

– 769 

– 340 

120 

– 1 328

– 2 894

– 566

– 195

139

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 

2 699 

5 068

Investments

Financial income and expenses

Income from long-term investments

  Dividend income from Group companies 

  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 

31 

3 

4 

398 

12 

— 

– 478 

– 338 

– 63 

– 6 

– 437 

2 585

3

3

250

7

1

– 22

– 168

– 19

– 2

2 638

Profit before extraordinary items and taxes 

2 262 

7 706

Extraordinary items

  Group contributions 

Extraordinary items, total 

40 

40 

— 

—

Investments in subsidiaries 

Investments in associated companies 

Long-term loan receivables 
from Group 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 

from Group companies 

  Prepaid expenses and accrued income 

Profit before taxes 

2 302 

7 706

from other companies 

Income taxes

for the year 

from previous years 

Net profit 

– 539 

– 1 314

– 14 
1 749 

– 34
6 358

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 

2008 
EURm 

2007
EURm

4 

5 

6 

6 

6 

21 

52 

155 

228 

— 

106

48

4

158  

—  

12 084 

6 564

10 

8 

41 

9

9

4

12 143 

6 586

84 

100 

70 

254 

899 

913 

72

294

72

438

958

1 405

12 039 

8 219

1 

40

65 

1 942

2 181 

16 098 

1 372

13 936

197 
28 920 

212
21 330

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Nokia in 2008

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Parent company

Cash flow statements, parent company, FAS

December 31 

Notes 

2008 
EURm 

2007
EURm

Financial year ended December 31 

Notes 

2008 
EURm 

2007
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 

Liabilities

Short-term liabilities 

Cash flow from operating activities 

Net profit 

  Adjustments, total 

246 

— 

246

— 

Net profit before change in net working capital 

Change in net working capital 

– 1 885 

– 3 147

Cash generated from operations 

3 291 

4 489 

1 749 

7 890 

3 299

4 354

6 358

11 110

Interest received 

Interest paid 

  Other financial income and expenses 

Income taxes paid 

Cash flow before extraordinary items 

Extraordinary income and expenses  

12 

12 

1 749 

1 357 

3 106 

543 

3 649 

418 

– 399 

– 469 

– 1 020 

2 179 

— 

6 358

– 925

5 433

150

5 583

256

– 182

– 40

– 822

4 795

33

Net cash from operating activities 

2 179 

4 828

Current finance liabilities from Group companies 

13 345 

5 332

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 

2 598 

182 

2 377 

695 

24

7

1 222

881

217 

122

1 616 

2 632

21 030 

10 220 

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 

– 4 026 

– 53 

– 211 

106 

— 

—  

—  

– 50

– 90

– 28

37

– 11

11

28

– 3 750 

– 3 372

34 

672

Net cash used in investing activities 

– 7 900 

– 2 803

Cash flow from financing activities

Proceeds from stock option excercises 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Purchase of treasury shares 

Dividends paid 

51 

10 777 

– 5 

– 3 123 

– 1 992 

987

2 508

— 

– 3 826

– 1 686

Net cash used in financing activities 

5 708 

– 2 017

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

– 13 

212 

8

204

Total 

28 920 

21 330 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

199 

212

See Notes to the financial statements of the parent company.

See Notes to the financial statements of the parent company.

Parent company 

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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 

2008 

1 115 
160 
63 
1 338 

2007

1 059
165
41
1 265

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 2006–2008 as well as the share-based compensa-
tion expense relating to equity-based awards, expensed by the company.

2008 

2007 

2006

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

1 144 800 

721 733 

1 286 370 

1 037 619 

2 348 877 

4 805 722 

898 413 

664 227 

2 108 197

1  President and CEO as of June 1, 2006; and President and COO until June 1, 2006.

Total remuneration of the Group Executive Board awarded for the fiscal years 
2006 –2008 was EUR 8 859 567 in 2008 (EUR 13 634 791 in 2007 and EUR 8 574 443 in 
2006), 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 4 850 204 in 2008 (EUR 19 837 583 in 2007 and EUR 15 349 337 
in 2006).

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.

Board of Directors 

Chairman
Jorma Ollila 2 

Vice Chairman
Dame Marjorie Scardino 3 

Georg Ehrnrooth 4 

Lalita D. Gupte 5 

Dr. Bengt Holmström 

Dr. Henning Kagermann 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 6 

Per Karlsson 7 

Risto Siilasmaa 8 

Keijo Suila 9 

Vesa Vainio 10 

2008 

2007 

2006

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares  
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1 

Shares  
received 

Gross 
annual fee 
EUR 1

Shares 
received

440 000 

150 000 

155 000 

140 000 

130 000 

130 000 

130 000 

155 000 

140 000 

140 000 

— 

9 499 

3 238 

3 346 

3 022 

2 806 

2 806 

2 806 

3 346 

3 022 

3 022 

— 

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

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

5  The 2008 and 2007 fees of Ms. Gupte amounted to a total of EUR 140 000, consisting of fee of 

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 2008 and 2007 fees of Ms. Scardino amounted to EUR 150 000 for services as Vice Chairman. 

The 2006 fee amounted to EUR 110 000 for services as a member of the Board. 

4  The 2008 and 2007 fees 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 fee 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. 

130 000 for services as a member of the Board and EUR 10 000 for services as a member of the Audit 
Committee. 

6  This table includes fees paid to Mr. Kallasvuo, President and CEO, for his services as a member of the 

Board, only. 

7  The 2008 and 2007 fees 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 Person-
nel Committee. The 2006 fee 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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8  The 2008 fee of Mr. Siilasmaa 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. 

4.  Intangible assets

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company

EURm 

2008 

2007

9  The 2008 and 2007 fees 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  Mr. Vainio was a member of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee until the end of the 

Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2008. Mr. Vainio received his fees for services as a member of the 
Board and as a member of the Audit Committee, as resolved by the shareholders at the Annual General 
Meeting on May 3, 2007, already in 2007 and thus no fees were paid to him for the services rendered 
during 2008. 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 fee 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. 

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 retire-
ment benefit is calculated as if Mr. Kallasvuo had continued his service with Nokia 
through the 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 inter-
national 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 

2008 

2007

3 481 
1 226 
8 717 
2 552 
15 976 

3 965
1 187
9 732
2 580
17 464

Personnel, December 31 

16 262 

15 070

3.  Depreciation and amortization 

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

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

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

Intangible rights 
Acquisition cost January 1  
Additions during the period 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31  

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

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

Other intangible assets 
Acquisition cost January 1  
Additions during the period 
Disposals during the period 
Accumulated acquisition cost December 31  

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

358 
53 
– 124 
287 

– 252 
14 
– 28 
– 266 

106 
21 

259 
32 
– 5 
286 

– 211 
5 
– 28 
– 234 

48 
52 

6 
179 
— 
185 

– 2 
 — 
– 28 
– 30 

4 
155 

1 605
90
– 1 337
358

– 1 355
1 158
– 55
– 252

250
106

310
25
– 76
259

– 249
67
– 29
– 211

61
48

8
4
– 6
6

– 3
3
– 2
– 2

5
4

EURm 

Depreciation and amortization by asset class category
Intangible assets 

2008 

2007

Net book value January 1 
Net book value December 31 

5.  Tangible assets

Capitalized development costs 
Intangible rights 

Tangible assets 
Total 

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

28 
28 
28 
84 

54 
1 
29 
84 

55
28
2
85

67
1
17
85

At the end of 2008 and 2007 the parent company had no tangible assets. These 
assets were leased from Nokia Asset Management Oy, a company wholly owned by 
Nokia Corporation. 

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company 

51

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements of the parent company

2008 

2007

6 564 
5 624 
– 104 
12 084 

3 682
5 454
– 2 572
6 564

9 
1 
— 
10 

4 
37 
—  
41 

6
3
— 
9

5
— 
– 1
4

6.  Investments

EURm 

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 

7.  Shareholders' equity 

Parent company, EURm 

Balance at January 1, 2006 

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 

  Reserve for invested non-restricted equity 

  Dividend 

  Net profit 

Balance at December 31, 2007 

Stock options exersiced 

Cancellation of treasury shares 

  Acquisitions of treasury shares 

Settlement of performance shares 

  Dividend 

  Net profit 

Share 
capital 

Share 
issue 
premium 

Treasury 
shares 

Reserve
for invested
non-
restricted  
equity 

Retained
earnings 

266 

2 246 

– 3 614 

— 

8 529 

– 20 

246 

46 

20 

2 312 

46 

– 2 358 

246 

— 

– 3 147 

4 231 

– 3 123 

154 

4 927 

– 3 404 

37 

– 2 054 

— 

2 733 

– 3 884 

58 

3 299 

3 299 

51 

– 59 

Total

7 427

46

—

– 3 404

37

– 1 512

6 683

9 277

46

—

– 3 884

58

941

– 1 686

6 358

11 110

51

—

– 3 123

95

– 1 992

1 749

7 890

– 4 927 

– 1 512 

6 683 

8 773 

– 2 733 

– 1 686 

6 358 

10 712 

– 4 231 

– 1 992 

1 749 

6 238 

Balance at December 31, 2008 

246 

  — 

– 1 885 

3 291 

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Notes to the financial statements of the parent company

8.  Distributable earnings

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 

2008 

2007

3 291 
4 489 
1 749 
9 529 
– 1 885 
7 644 

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

13.  Principal Nokia Group companies 

on December 31, 2008

See note 34 to Notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

14.  Nokia shares and shareholders

See Nokia shares and shareholders p. 54– 57.

15.  Accrued income

9.  Commitments and contingencies

EURm  

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

2008 

2007

8 
171 
128 

2 

104
213
89

3

10.  Leasing contracts

At December 31, 2008 the leasing contracts of the Parent Company amounted to 
EUR 106 million (EUR 25 million in 2007). EUR 29 million will expire in 2009 (EUR 12 
million in 2008).

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, 2008.

12.  Notes to cash flow statements

EURm  

Taxes 
Other 
Total 

16.  Accrued expenses

EURm  

Personnel expenses 
Taxes 
Other 
Total 

17.  Income tax

EURm  

Income tax from operations  
Other income tax 
Total 

2008 

129 
2 117 
2 246 

2007

—
3 314
3 314

2008 

2007

236 
— 
1 597 
1 833 

207
338
2 209
2 754

2008 

528 
11 
539 

2007

1 314
—
1 314

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 

2008 

2007

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.

84 
553 
437 
109 

— 
174 
1 357 

85
1 348
– 2 638
177

1
102
–925

1 402 
184 

2 856
102

– 1 043 
543 

– 2 808
150

Notes to the financial statements of the parent company 

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Nokia shares and shareholders

Shares and share capital

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

On December 31, 2008, the share capital of Nokia 

Corporation was EUR 245 896 461.96 and the total 
number of shares issued was 3 800 948 552.

Share capital and shares December 31, 2008 

Share capital, EURm 

Shares (1 000) 

On December 31, 2008, the total number of shares 

included 103 076 379 shares owned by Group com-
panies representing approximately 2.7% of the share 
capital and the total voting rights.

Under the the Articles of Association of Nokia, 
Nokia Corporation does not have minimum or maxi-
mum share capital or a par value of a share.

2008 

246 

2007 

246 

2006 

246 

2005 

266 

2004

280

3 800 949 

3 982 812 

4 095 043 

4 433 887 

4 663 761 

Shares owned by the Group (1 000) 

103 076 

136 862 

129 312 

261 511 

176 820 

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

 3 697 872  

3 845 950 

3 965 730 

4 172 376 

4 486 941 

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. 

3 743 622 

3 885 408 

4 062 833 

4 365 547 

4 593 196 

3 780 363 

3 932 008 

4 086 529 

4 371 239 

4 600 337

122 713 

103 226  

119 143 

126 352 

142 095

Key ratios December 31, 2008 IFRS (calculation see page 60 ) 

2008 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004

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.

1.07 

1.05 

10.37 

0.40 * 

1 520 * 

0.37 * 

3.6 * 

3.84 

1.85 

1.83 

14.34 

0.53  

2 111  

0.29 

2.0 

3.84 

1.06 

1.05 

 14.60 

0.43 

1 761 

0.41 

 2.8 

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  

41 046 

101 995 

61 390 

64 463 

52 138

Authorizations

Authorization to increase the share capital
At the Annual General Meeting held on May 3, 2007, 
Nokia shareholders authorized the Board of Direc-
tors to issue a maximum of 800 million 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. The authorization is effective 
until June 30, 2010.

At the end of 2008, 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 May 3, 2007, 
Nokia shareholders authorized the Board of Directors 

to repurchase a maximum of 380 million Nokia shares. 
In 2008, Nokia repurchased 86 300 000 Nokia shares 
on the basis of this authorization. The authorization 
expired on May 8, 2008.

At the Annual General Meeting held on May 8, 
2008, Nokia shareholders authorized the Board of 
Directors to repurchase a maximum of 370 million 
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 71 090 000 shares under 
this buy-back authorization, as a result of which the 
unused authorization amounted to 298 910 000 shares 
on December 31, 2008. The shares may be repurchased 
under the buy-back authorization in order to develop 
the capital structure of the company, which includes 
carrying out the company’s stock repurchase plan. 
In addition, shares may be repurchased in order, to 
finance or carry out acquisitions or other arrange-
ments, 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, 
2009.

Authorizations proposed to the Annual 
General Meeting 2009
The Board of Directors will propose to the Annual 
General Meeting to be held on on April 23, 2009 that 
the Annual General Meeting would authorize the 
Board of Directors to repurchase a maximum of 360 
million Nokia shares by using funds in the unre-
stricted shareholders’ equity. The proposed amount 
of shares corresponds to less than 10% of all shares 
of the company. It is proposed that the authorization 
be effective until June 30, 2010 and it is proposed to 
terminate the corresponding authorization resolved 
by the Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2008.

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Share and bonus issues 2004–2008

Year 

2004 

Type of Issue 

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 

2008 

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 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2006 4Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2007 1Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2007 2Q 

Nokia Stock Option Plan 2007 3Q 

Total 

 Subscription price or 
amount of bonus issue  
EUR 

Number of 
new shares 
(1 000) 

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 

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 

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 

57 248 

2 444 

11 

82 

415 

5 

13 

361 

5 

0 

1 

192 

11 

6 

0 

0 

0 

3 546 

Nokia shares and shareholders

Date of 
payment 

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 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

Net 
proceeds 
EURm 

New share
capital
EURm

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

0.09 

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 

778.00 

0.44 

3.00

0.83

145.00 

0.15

0.03

0.02

0.20

0.67 

0.72 

18.00 

0.29 

0.30 

17.00 

0.06 

0.19 

0.19 

11.00 

0.12

975.81 

36.53

0.15

1.24

4.90

0.05

0.16

4.62

0.07

0.00

0.01

3.46

0.17

0.09

0.00

0.00

0.00 

51.45

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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 

Cancellation of shares 

Share turnover (all stock exchanges)

Share turnover (1 000) 

Total number of shares (1 000) 

% of total number of shares 

Share prices, EUR (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki)

Year 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008 

2008 

12 962 489 

3 800 949 

341 

Number of 
shares 
(1 000) 

132 536 

230 000 

341 890 

169 500 

185 410 

Amount of 
reduction of the 
share capital 
EURm 

Amount of 
reduction of the 
restricted capital 
EURm 

Amount of
reduction of the
retained earnings
EURm

7.95 

13.80 

20.51 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

—

—

—

—

—

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004

12 695 999 

3 982 812 

319 

12 480 730 

4 095 043 

305 

12 977 232 

4 433 887 

293 

14 091 430  

4 663 761

302

2008 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004

Low/high 

Average 1 

Year-end 

9.95/25.78 

14.63/28.60 

14.61/18.65 

10.75/15.75 

8.97/18.79

17.35 

11.10 

20.82 

26.52 

15.97 

15.48 

13.20 

15.45 

12.84      

11.62

1  Calculated by weighting average price with daily volumes.

Share prices, USD (New York Stock Exchange)

ADS 

Low/high 

Average 1 

Year-end 

2008 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004

12.35/38.25 

19.08/41.10 

17.72/23.10 

13.92/18.62 

11.03/23.22

24.88 

15.60 

29.28 

38.39 

19.98 

20.32 

16.39 

18.30 

 15.96      

15.67

1  Calculated by weighting average price with daily volumes.

Nokia share prices on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
(EUR)

Nokia ADS prices on the New York Stock Exchange
(USD)

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25

20

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35

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20

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Nokia shares and shareholders

Shareholders, December 31, 2008

Shareholders registered in Finland represented 
10.98% and shareholders registered in the name of a 
nominee represented 89.02% of the total number of 
shares of Nokia Corporation. The number of registered 
shareholders was 122 713 on December 31, 2008. 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 at Decem-
ber 31, 2008, ADRs represented 26.41% of the total 
number of shares in Nokia.

Largest shareholders registered in Finland, December 31, 2008 

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

Svenska Litteratursällskapet i Finland rf 

Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company 

Folketrygfondet 

Sigrid Jusélius Foundation 

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company 

The State Pension Fund 

BNP Arbitrage 

The Social Insurance Institution of Finland 

Kuntien Eläkevakuutus 

The Finnish Cultural Foundation 

1  Nokia Corporation owned 103 045 440 shares as at December 31, 2008.

2  30 939 shares owned by the Group companies as at December 31, 2008 do not carry voting rights.

Breakdown of share ownership, December 31, 2008 1

Total number of shares 
(1 000) 

% of all 
shares 

% of all

voting rights 2

14 226 

13 298  

10 684  

10 000  

9 500 

6 200  

4 926  

4 289 

3 413 

3 364 

0.37 

0.35 

0.28 

0.26 

0.25 

0.16 

0.13 

0.11 

0.09 

0.09 

0.38

0.36

0.29

0.27

0.26

0.17

0.13

0.12

0.09

0.09

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 

42 115 

58 674 

18 528 

3 102 

224 

30 

27 

13 

122 713 

34.32 

47.82 

15.10 

2.53 

0.18 

0.02 

0.02 

0.01 

100 

2 513 857 

23 354 049 

 57 062 564 

79 866 469 

45 950 766 

20 574 575 

56 183 828 

3 515 442 444 

3 800 948 552 

0.07

0.61

1.50

2.10

1.21

0.54

1.48

92.49

100.00

By nationality, % 

Non-Finnish shareholders 
Finnish shareholders 
Total 

Shares

89.02
10.98
100.00

By shareholder category
(Finnish shareholders), % 

Corporations 
Households 
Financial and insurance institutions 
Non-profit organizations 
General government 
Total 

Shares

3.17
4.18
0.75
1.64
1.25
10.98

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, 2008 an 
aggregate of 1 929 451 shares which represented ap-
proximately 0.05% 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 4 651 337 shares representing approxi-
mately 0.13% of the total number of shares and voting 
rights on December 31, 2008.

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Nokia Group 2004 – 2008, 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 

Current portion of long-term loans 

Short-term borrowings 

  Other financial liabilities 

  Accounts payable 

  Accrued expenses 

  Provisions 

Total assets 

2008 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004 

50 710 

– 45 744 

4 966 

6 

– 2 

4 970 

– 1 081 

3 889 

99 

3 988 

15 112 

24 470 

2 533 

15 117 

— 

6 820 

16 510 

14 208 

2 302 

2 717 

861 

1 787 

69 

20 355 

13 

3 578 

924 

5 225 

7 023 

3 592 

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 

173 

714 

184 

7 074 

7 114 

3 717 

39 582 

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 

— 

180 

67 

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 

— 

279 

98 

3 494 

3 320 

2 479 

22 452 

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

—

113

102

2 669

2 604

2 488

22 823

*  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 full year 
2008 are not directly comparable to the results for the full years 2004 –2007. Nokia’s first quarter 2007 
and full years 2004–2006 results included Nokia’s former Networks business group only. 

On July 10, 2008, Nokia completed the acquisition of NAVTEQ Corporation. NAVTEQ is a separate report-
able segment of Nokia starting from the third quarter 2008. Accordingly, the results of NAVTEQ are not 
available for the prior periods.

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Nokia Group 2004 – 2008, IFRS

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 

9 487 

300 

36.5 

27.1 

56.4 

– 77 

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

7 959

132

31.5

21.5

64.6

– 78

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 

10 103 

249 

46.1 

35.5 

52.6 

– 69 

2008 

50 710 

– 0.7 

50 348 

6 847 

4 966 

9.8 

– 2 

 —  

4 970 

9.8 

3 988 

7.9 

1 081 

1 520 2 

889 

1.8 

1 166 

2.3 

5 968 

11.8 

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 

715 

1.4 

1 017 

2.0 

5 647 

11.1 

121 723 

100 534 

16 833 

4 452 

27.2 

27.5 

41.2 

– 14 

18 208 

1 090 

54.8 

53.9 

45.5 

– 62 

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, % 

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 full year 
2008 are not directly comparable to the results for the full years 2004 –2007. Nokia’s first quarter 2007 
and full years 2004–2006 results included Nokia’s former Networks business group only. 

On July 10, 2008, Nokia completed the acquisition of NAVTEQ Corporation. NAVTEQ is a separate report-
able segment of Nokia starting from the third quarter 2008. Accordingly, the results of NAVTEQ are not 
available for the prior periods.

2  Board’s proposal.

3 

Includes acquisitions, investments in shares and capitalized development costs.

Calculation of key ratios, see page 60.

Nokia Group 2004 – 2008, 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 exchange rates 2008

USD 
GBP 
JPY 
CNY 
INR 

1 EUR =

1.3917
 0.9525
126.14
9.4956
67.066

Calculation of key ratios

Key ratios under IFRS

Operating profit 
Profit after depreciation 

Shareholders’ equity 
Share capital + reserves attributable 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, 2008 amount 

to EUR 7 644 million.

The Board proposes that from the retained earnings a dividend of EUR 0.40 per share is to be 

paid out on the shares of the Company. As per December 31, 2008, the number of shares of the 

Company amounted to 3 800 948 552, based on which the maximum amount to be distributed 

as dividend is EUR 1 520 million. 

The proposed dividend is in line with the Company’s distribution policy and it significantly 

exceeds the minority dividend required by law. 

Espoo, March 5, 2009

Jorma Ollila 
Chairman

 Marjorie Scardino 

Georg Ehrnrooth

Lalita D. Gupte 

 Bengt Holmström 

Henning Kagermann

Per Karlsson  

Risto Siilasmaa  

Keijo Suila

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo
President and CEO

Proposal by the Board of Directors for distribution of profit 

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Auditors’ report 

To the Annual General Meeting of Nokia Corporation

We have audited the accounting records, the financial statements, the review by the Board of Directors and the 
administration of Nokia Corporation for the year ended 31 December 2008. The financial statements comprise the 
consolidated balance sheet, profit and loss accounts, cash flow statement, statement of changes in shareholders’ 
equity and notes to the consolidated financial statements, as well as the parent company’s balance sheet, profit and 
loss accounts, cash flow statement and notes to the financial statements.

Responsibility of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and 
the review by the Board of Directors and for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accor-
dance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU, as well as for the fair presenta-
tion of the financial statements and the review by the Board of Directors in accordance with laws and regulations 
governing  the preparation of the financial statements and the review by the Board of Directors in Finland. The Board 
of Directors is responsible for the appropriate arrangement of the control of the company’s accounts and finances, 
and the Managing Director shall see to it that the accounts of the company are in compliance with the law and that its 
financial affairs have been arranged in a reliable manner.

Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to perform an audit in accordance with good auditing practice in Finland, and to express an opin-
ion on the parent company’s financial statements, on the consolidated financial statements and on the review by the 
Board of Directors based on our audit. Good auditing practice requires that we comply with ethical requirements and 
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and the review by 
the Board of Directors are free from material misstatement and whether the members of the Board of Directors of the 
parent company and the Managing Director have complied with the Limited Liability Companies Act.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial 
statements and the review by the Board of Directors. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, 
including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud 
or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s prepara-
tion and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 
circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonable-
ness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial 
statements and the review by the Board of Directors.

The audit was performed in accordance with good auditing practice in Finland. We believe that the audit evidence we 
have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion on the consolidated financial statements
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial 
performance, and cash flows of the group in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as 
adopted by the EU.

Opinions on the company’s financial statements, the review 
by the Board of Directors and administration
In our opinion, the financial statements and the review by the Board of Directors give a true and fair view of both the 
consolidated and the parent company’s financial performance and financial position in accordance with the laws and 
regulations governing the preparation of the financial statements and the review by the Board of Directors in Finland. 
The information in the review by the Board of Directors is consistent with the information in the financial statements.

We support that the financial statements should be adopted. The proposal by the Board of Directors regarding the 
distribution of the profit shown in the balance sheet is in compliance with the Limited Liability Companies Act. We 
support that the Members of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director should be discharged from liability for 
the financial period audited by us.

Helsinki, March 5, 2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy
Authorised Public Accountants

Merja Lindh
Authorised Public Account

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Additional information

Critical accounting policies  ................................................................................................................ 64

Group Executive Board  ........................................................................................................................ 68

Board of Directors  .................................................................................................................................  70

Corporate governance  .........................................................................................................................  72

Investor information  ............................................................................................................................ 88

Contact information  .............................................................................................................................  89

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 our accounting policies require the applica-
tion of judgment by management in selecting appro-
priate assumptions for calculating financial estimates, 
which inherently contain some degree of uncertainty. 
Management bases its estimates on historical experi-
ence 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.

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.

Devices & Services and certain NAVTEQ and Nokia 
Siemens Networks revenues are 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 man-
agement 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 busi-
ness. 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 distribu-
tion channels is recognized when the reseller or 
distributor sells the product to the end-user. Devices & 
Services and certain Nokia Siemens Networks service 
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. Devices & Services and NAVTEQ license 
fees from usage are recognized in the period in which 
the customer reports them to the Group.

Devices & Services, NAVTEQ and Nokia Siemens 
Networks may enter into multiple component transac-
tions 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 transac-
tions is allocated to each separately identifiable 
component based on the relative fair value of each 
component. The consideration allocated to each com-
ponent 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 identifiable compo-
nents, the Group defers revenue until all components 
are delivered and services have been performed. 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 reason-
able margin.

Nokia Siemens Networks revenue and cost of sales 

from contracts involving solutions achieved through 

modification of complex telecommunications equip-
ment is recognized on the percentage of completion 
basis when the outcome of the contract can be esti-
mated reliably. This occurs when total contract revenue 
and the cost to complete the contract can be estimated 
reliably, it is probable that economic benefits associ-
ated 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 conditions, 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 
economic conditions differ from our assumptions, we 
may be required to re-assess the ultimate collectabil-
ity of such financings and trade credits, which could 
result in a write-off of these balances in future periods 

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Critical accounting policies 

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. The Group endeavors to 
mitigate this risk through the transfer of its rights to 
the cash collected from these arrangements to third-
party financial institutions on a non-recourse basis in 
exchange for an upfront cash payment. See also Note 
35(b) to our consolidated 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 alleged IPR 
infringements 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 
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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 8 to our consolidated financial statements 
included in Item 18 of this annual report.

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 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 incurred, equity instruments issued, 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 considerable management 
judgment. The most significant variables in these 
valuations 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 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. Although we believe that the 
assumptions applied in the determination are reason-
able based on information available at the date of ac-
quisition, actual results may differ from the forecasted 
amounts and the difference could be material.

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:

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significant underperformance relative to 
historical or projected future results;

significant changes in the manner of our use of 
the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall 
business; and

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 
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.

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 
equities, currency options and embedded derivatives) 
are determined using valuation techniques. We use 
judgment to select an appropriate valuation method-
ology and underlying assumptions based principally 
on existing market conditions. If quoted market 
prices are not available for unlisted shares, fair value 
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 compa-
nies, (3) analysis of market prospects and operating 
performance of the target companies taking into 
consideration of public market comparable companies 
in similar industry sectors. Changes in these assump-
tions may cause the Group to recognize impairments 
or losses in the future periods.

Income taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes both in Finland 
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value, if any, an employee ultimately receives from 
share-based payment awards may not correspond to 
the expense amounts recorded by the Group.

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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.
If the final outcome of these matters differs 
from the amounts initially recorded, differences may 
positively or negatively 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 our consolidated financial statements and 
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 that are 
expected to be settled is assumed to be two times 
the amount at threshold. 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 net sales and earnings per share performance 
may materially affect future expense. In addition, the 

 
Group Executive Board 

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 that 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, 
the Chief Executive Officer, can be a member 
of both the Board of Directors and the Group 
Executive Board. The Chief Executive Officer acts 
as President, and his rights and responsibilities 
include those allotted to the President under 
Finnish law.

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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 Net-
works 2005–2007. Senior Vice President of Nokia Net-
works, Asia-Pacific 2003–2004, Senior Vice President, 
Customer Operations of Nokia Networks 2002–2003, 
Vice President, Customer Operations of  Nokia 
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 2007. 
With Nokia 1993–1996, rejoined 1999.

Master of Science (Economics) (Helsinki School 
of Economics), Licentiate of Science (Finance) 
(Helsinki School of Economics and Business 
Administration).

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.

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.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens 
Networks B.V. Member of the Board of Directors of 
Confederation of Finnish Industries EK.

Esko Aho, b. 1954 
Executive Vice President, 
Corporate Relations and Responsibility.
Group Executive Board member since 
January 1, 2009.
Joined Nokia November 1, 2008.

Master of Social Sciences (University of Helsinki).

President of the Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra 2004–
2008. Private consultant 2003–2004. Lecturer, Harvard 
University 2000–2001. Prime Minister of Finland 
1991–1995. Chairman of the Centre Party 1990–2002. 
Member of the Finnish Parliament 1983–2003. Elector 
in the presidential elections of 1978, 1982 and 1988.

Member of the Board of Directors of Fortum Corpora-
tion. Member of the Board of Directors of Russian Ven-
ture Company. Member of the Club de Madrid. Member 
of the Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS). 
Member of the InterAction Council. Vice Chairman of 
the Board, Technology Industries of Finland.

Robert Andersson, b. 1960 
Executive Vice President, Devices Finance, 
Strategy and Strategic Sourcing.
Group Executive Board member since 2005. 
Joined Nokia 1985.

Master of Business Administration (George Washing-
ton University, Washington D.C.), Master of Science 
(Economics and Business Administration) (Swedish 
School of Economics 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 and executive posi-
tions within Nokia Mobile Phones, Nokia Consumer 
Electronics and Nokia Data 1985–1998.

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.
Group Executive Board member since 2006. 
Joined Nokia 1997.

Anssi Vanjoki, b. 1956
Executive Vice President, Markets. 
Group Executive Board member since 1998.
Joined Nokia 1991.

Master of Science (Eng.) (Helsinki University of 
Technology), 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 Busi-
ness Unit 2003–2006, Senior Vice President, Nokia 
Mobile Software, Market Operations 2002–2003, Vice 
President, Nokia Mobile Software, Strategy, Market-
ing & Sales 2001–2002, Vice President and General 
Manager of Nokia Networks, Mobile Internet Applica-
tions 2000–2001, Vice President of Nokia Networks, 
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 Corp. 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.

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 Boards of Directors of Amer Sports 
Corporation and Koskitukki Oy.

Dr. Kai Öistämö, b. 1964
Executive Vice President, Devices. 
Group Executive Board member since 2005. 
Joined Nokia 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 Board of Directors of Nokian Tyres plc. 
Chairman of the Research and Technology Committee 
of the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK.

Veli Sundbäck, Executive Vice President, Corporate 
Relations and Responsibility resigned from the 
Group Executive Board as of December 31, 2008 and 
Mr. Sundbäck will continue in Nokia as an executive 
advisor until his retirement on May 31, 2009. Esko Aho, 
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Re-
sponsibility, was appointed as a member of the Group 
Executive Board as of January 1, 2009.

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 
Management).

Holder of various positions at Hewlett-Packard 
Corporation 1977–1999.

Member of the Board of Advisors of Center for 
HR Strategy, Rutgers University. Fellow of Academy of 
Human Resources, Class of 2007.

Dr. Tero Ojanperä, b. 1966
Executive Vice President, Services.
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 Access 
Systems Research, Nokia Networks 1998–1999, Princi-
pal Engineer, Nokia Research Center 1997–1998.

Member of Young Global Leaders. Member of the Board 
of Directors of MusiCares.

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Board of Directors

The current members of the Board of Directors and its committees 
are set forth below. 

The current members of the Board of Directors 
were elected at the Annual General Meeting on 
May 8, 2008, based on the proposal of the Cor-
porate Governance and Nomination Committee 
of the Board of Directors. On the same date, the 
Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Di-
rectors, as well as the Chairmen and members of 
the committees of the Board, were elected among 
the Board members and among the independent 
directors of the Board, respectively.

The members of the Board of Directors are an-
nually elected by a simple majority of the share-
holders’ votes represented at the Annual General 
Meeting for a one-year term ending at close of 
the next Annual General Meeting.

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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.

Georg Ehrnrooth, b. 1940
Board member since 2000.
Chairman of the Audit Committee and member 
of the Corporate Governance and Nomination 
Committee.

Master of Political Science (University of Helsinki), 
Master of Science (Econ.) (London School of 
Economics), 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.

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 Chairman Dame Marjorie Scardino, b. 1947
Chief Executive and member of the Board of 
Directors of Pearson plc. 
Board member since 2001. Vice Chairman since 2007.
Chairman of the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee and member of the 
Personnel Committee.

Bachelor of Arts (Baylor University), Juris Doctor 
(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.

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, mem-
ber of the Boards of Directors of Oy Karl Fazer Ab and 
Sandvik AB (publ). Vice Chairman of the Boards of Direc-
tors of The Research Institute of the Finnish 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 2007.
Member of the Audit Committee.

B.A. in Economics (University of Delhi) and Master of 
Management Studies (University of Bombay).

Joint Managing Director member of the Board of 
Directors of ICICI Bank Limited (formerly ICICI Ltd) 
1999–2006, Deputy Managing Director of ICICI Ltd 
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 Boards of Directors of ICICI Venture 
Funds Management Co Ltd (non-executive Chairman), 
Bharat Forge Ltd, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, FirstSource 
Solutions Ltd, Godrej Properties Ltd, HPCL-Mittal En-
ergy Ltd and Swadhaar FinServe Pvt Ltd. Also member 
of Board of Governors of educational institutions.

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 American Academy of Arts and Sciences 
and Foreign Member of The Royal Swedish Academy 
of Sciences. Member of the Boards of Directors of The 
Research Institute of the Finnish Economy ETLA and 
Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA. Member of 
Aalto University Foundation Board. 

Risto Siilasmaa, b. 1966
Board member since May 8, 2008. 
Member of the Audit Committee.

Proposal of the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee for Composition of 
the Board of Directors

Studies at Helsinki University of Technology, Depart-
ment of Industrial Engineering and Management.

President and CEO of F-Secure Corporation 
1988–2006.

Chairman of the Boards of Directors of F-Secure Cor-
poration, Elisa Corporation, and Fruugo Inc. Member 
of the Boards of Directors of Blyk Ltd, Ekahau Inc., 
Efecte Corp., Nexit Ventures Oy and Valimo Wire-
less Oy. Vice Chairman of the Boards of Directors of 
The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries and 
Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce, member 
of the Board of Directors of Confederation of Finn-
ish Industries EK, member of the advisory boards 
of Communications Administration at Ministry of 
Transport and Communications in Finland, Helsinki 
University of Economics and Helsinki University of 
Technology.

Keijo Suila, b. 1945 
Board member since 2006.
Member of the Audit Committee.

B.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration) 
(Helsinki University of Economics and Business 
Administration).

President and CEO of Finnair Plc 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.

Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Solidium Oy 
and The Finnish Fair Corporation. Vice Chairman of 
the Board of Directors of Kesko Corporation.

Vesa Vainio, member of the Board since 1993, served 
as a member of the Board of Directors until the 
Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2008, but did not 
stand for re-election. 

On January 22, 2009, the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee announced its proposal to 
the Annual General Meeting convening on April 23, 
2009 regarding the composition of the Board of 
Directors for a one-year term as from the Annual 
General Meeting in 2009 until the close of the Annual 
General Meeting in 2010. The Committee will propose 
to the Annual General Meeting that the number of 
Board members be 11 and that all current Board 
members be re-elected: Georg Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. 
Gupte, Bengt Holmström, Henning Kagermann, Olli-
Pekka Kallasvuo, Per Karlsson, Jorma Ollila, Marjorie 
Scardino, Risto Siilasmaa and Keijo Suila. Moreover, 
the Committee will propose that Isabel Marey-Sem-
per be elected as a new member of the Board for the 
same term as from the Annual General Meeting in 
2009 until the close of the Annual General Meeting in 
2010. Isabel Marey-Semper is Chief Financial Officer, 
EVP responsible for Strategy at PSA Peugeot Citroën.

Subject to the requirements of Finnish law, the 
independent directors of the new Board will elect 
a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among the 
Board members upon the recommendation of the 
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee. 
The independent directors of the new Board will also 
confirm the election of the members and Chairmen 
for the Board’s Committees from among the Board’s 
independent directors upon the recommenda-
tion of the Corporate Governance and Nomination 
Committee and based on each committee’s member 
qualification standards. These elections will take 
place at the Board’s assembly meeting following the 
Annual General Meeting.

On January 22, 2009, the Corporate Governance 
and Nomination Committee announced that it will 
propose at the assembly meeting of the new Board 
of Directors after the Annual General Meeting on 
April 23, 2009 that Jorma Ollila be elected as Chair-
man of the Board and Dame Marjorie Scardino as 
Vice Chairman of the Board.

Prof. Dr. Henning Kagermann, b. 1947
Co-CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board 
of SAP AG.
Board member since 2007. 
Member of the Personnel Committee.

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.

Chairman Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, b. 1953
President and CEO of Nokia Corporation.
Board member since 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.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens 
Networks B.V. Member of the Board of Directors of 
Confederation of Finnish Industries EK.

Per Karlsson, b. 1955
Independent Corporate Advisor.
Board member since 2002.
Chairman of the Personnel Committee and member 
of the Corporate Governance and Nomination 
Committee.

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

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 
(or the “Board”), the President and the Group Execu-
tive Board chaired by the Chief Executive Officer. 

Under its Articles of Association, in addition to 
the Board of Directors, Nokia has a Group Executive 
Board, which is responsible for the operative manage-
ment 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.

information reasonably available to them. The Board 
and each Board 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 
Board Committees’ work, the results of which are 
discussed by the Board. In 2008, the self-evaluation 
process consisted of a questionnaire and a one-to-one 
discussion between the Chairman and each director, 
followed by a discussion by the entire Board of the 
outcome of the evaluation, possible measures to be 
taken, as well as measures taken based on the Board’s 
self-evaluation of the previous year.

The Board of Directors

Election, composition and meetings 
of 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 as well as any comple-
mentary rules of procedure as defined by the Board, 
such as the Corporate Governance Guidelines and 
related Board Committee charters.

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 effective-
ness with which management implements them. The 
Board’s responsibilities further include overseeing 
the structure and composition of the company’s top 
management and monitoring legal compliance and 
the management of risks related to the company’s 
 operations. In doing so the Board may set annual 
ranges and/or individual limits for capital expendi-
tures, investments and divestitures and financial com-
mitments 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. Subject 
to the requirements of Finnish law, the independent 
directors of the Board confirm the compensation and 
the employment conditions of the Chief Executive 
Officer upon the recommendation of the Personnel 
Committee. The compensation and employment con-
ditions 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 in the best interests of the company and its 
shareholders. In discharging that obligation, the 
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Pursuant to the Articles of Association, Nokia Corpora-
tion has a Board of Directors composed of a minimum 
of seven and a maximum of 12 members. The mem-
bers of the Board are elected for a term of one year at 
each Annual General Meeting, i.e., as 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 8, 2008 elected ten members to the Board 
of Directors. The members of the Board of Directors 
elected by the Annual General Meeting in 2008 are 
Georg Ehrnrooth, Lalita D. Gupte, Dr. Bengt Holmström, 
Dr. Henning Kagermann, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Per 
Karlsson, Jorma Ollila, Dame Marjorie Scardino, Risto 
Siilasmaa and Keijo Suila.

Subject to the requirements of Finnish law, the 

independent directors of the Board elect the Chair-
man and the Vice Chairman from among the Board 
members upon the recommendation of the Corporate 
Governance and Nomination Committee. On May 8, 
2008, the independent directors of the Board elected 
that Jorma Ollila should continue to act as Chair-
man and that Marjorie Scardino should continue to 
act as Vice Chairman of the Board. The independent 
directors of the Board also confirm the election of the 
members and Chairmen for the Board’s Committees 
from among the Board’s independent directors upon 
the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee and based on each commit-
tee’s member qualification standards.

The current members of the Board are all non-
executive, except the President and CEO who is also 
a member of the Board. In January 2009, the Board 
determined that the non-executive Board members 
are all independent as defined under Finnish rules, ex-
cept the Chairman of the Board, Jorma Ollila. Also, the 
Board determined that seven of the Board’s ten mem-
bers are “independent directors”, as defined in the 
New York Stock Exchange’s Listed Company Manual. In 
addition to the Chairman of the Board and the Presi-
dent and CEO, Bengt Holmström was determined not 
to be independent under the NYSE standards due to a 

family relationship with an executive officer of a Nokia 
supplier of whose consolidated gross revenue from 
Nokia accounts for an amount that exceeds the limit 
provided in the NYSE standards, but that is less than 
4%. The executive member of the Board, Olli-Pekka 
Kallasvuo, President and CEO, was determined not 
independent under both Finnish rules and the NYSE 
standards. The Chairman of the Board, Jorma Ollila, 
who was the Chairman and CEO until June 1, 2006, will 
be independent as from June 1, 2009, in accordance 
with both Finnish rules and the NYSE standards.

The Board has determined that the majority of 
the members of the Audit Committee, including its 
Chairman, Georg Ehrnrooth, are “audit committee 
financial experts” as defined in Item 16A of Form 20-F.
The Board held 11 meetings during 2008. The 

average ratio of attendance at the meetings was 
98% and all directors attended more than 90% of the 
meetings of the Board. 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 
regularly scheduled meeting in 2008. Such sessions 
were chaired by the non-executive Chairman of the 
Board or, in his absence, the non-executive Vice 
Chairman of the Board. In addition, the independent 
directors meet separately at least once annually, and 
did so in 2008.

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. 

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 NASDAQ 
OMX Helsinki and the New York Stock Exchange. Since 
May 8, 2008, the Audit Committee consists of the fol-
lowing four members of the Board: Georg Ehrnrooth 
(Chairman), Lalita D. Gupte, Risto Siilasmaa and Keijo 
Suila.

The Audit Committee is established by the Board 

primarily for the purpose of overseeing the account-
ing 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 com-
pany’s financial statements and related disclosure, 
(2) the statutory audit of the company’s financial 
statements, (3) the external auditor’s qualifications 
and independence, (4) the performance of the exter-
nal auditor subject to the requirements of Finnish law, 
(5) the performance of the company’s internal controls 
and risk management and assurance function, (6) the 
performance of the internal audit function, and (7) the 

company’s compliance with legal and regulatory 
requirements. The Committee also maintains proce-
dures for the receipt, retention and treatment of com-
plaints received by the company regarding account-
ing, internal controls, or auditing matters and for the 
confidential, anonymous submission by employees 
of the company of concerns regarding accounting or 
auditing matters. Nokia’s disclosure controls and pro-
cedures, which are reviewed by the Audit Committee 
and approved by the Chief Executive Officer and the 
Chief Financial Officer, as well as Nokia’s internal con-
trols over financial reporting, are designed to provide 
reasonable assurance regarding the quality and integ-
rity of the company’s financial statements and related 
disclosures. The Disclosure Committee chaired by Chief 
Financial Officer is responsible for preparation of the 
quarterly and annual results announcements, and the 
process includes involvement by business managers, 
business controllers and other functions, like internal 
audit, as well as a final review and confirmation by the 
Audit Committee and the Board. 

Under Finnish law, Nokia’s external auditor is 
elected by its shareholders by a simple majority vote 
at the Annual General Meeting for one fiscal year at 
a time. The Audit 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 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. For 
information about the fees paid to Nokia’s external 
auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, during 2008 see 
“Auditor fees and services” on page 87.

The Audit Committee meets at least four times 

a year based upon a schedule established at the first 
meeting following the appointment of the Committee. 
The Committee meets separately with the representa-
tives 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 time direct ac-
cess to the Audit Committee, without involvement of 
management. 

The Audit Committee had seven meetings in 
2008. The average ratio of attendance at the meetings 
was 96%. Three members of the Committee attended 
100% of the Committee meetings and one member 
attended 85% of the meetings.

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 NASDAQ OMX Helsinki and the New 
York Stock Exchange. Since May 8, 2008, the Personnel 

Committee consists of the following three members 
of the Board: Per Karlsson (Chairman), Henning Kager-
mann and Marjorie Scardino.

The primary purpose of the Personnel Commit-

tee 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 evaluat-
ing, 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 compensa-
tion plans, policies and programs of the company 
affecting executives and (4) other significant incentive 
plans. The Committee is responsible for overseeing 
compensation philosophy and principles and ensuring 
the above compensation programs are performance-
based, properly motivate management, support 
overall corporate strategies and are aligned with 
shareholders’ interests. The Committee is responsible 
for the review of senior management development 
and succession plans.

The Personnel Committee had three meetings 
in 2008. The attendance ratio at the meetings was 
100%. For further information on the activities of the 
Personnel Committee, see “Executive compensation 
philosophy, programs and decision-making process” 
on page 75.

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 NASDAQ OMX 
Helsinki and the New York Stock Exchange. Since May 
8, 2008, the Corporate Governance and Nomination 
Committee consists of the following three members 
of the Board: Marjorie Scardino (Chairman), 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) proposing to the share-
holders 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, (v) 
developing and recommending to the Board and ad-
ministering Nokia’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, 

Corporate governance

and (vi) reviewing the company’s disclosure in the 
Corporate Governance Statement.

The Corporate Governance and Nomination Com-

mittee had four meetings in 2008. The attendance 
ratio at the meetings was 100%.

The charters of each of the committees are available 
on Nokia’s website, www.nokia.com.

Management and corporate 
governance practices

Nokia has a Code of Conduct which is equally ap-
plicable to all of Nokia’s employees, directors and 
management and is accessible on Nokia’s website,  
www.nokia.com. In addition, Nokia has a Code of 
Ethics for the Principal Executive Officers and the 
Senior Financial Officers.  For more information about 
Nokia’s Code of Ethics, please see www.nokia.com.

Nokia’s corporate governance practices comply 

with the Finnish Corporate Governance Code approved 
by the boards of the Finnish Securities Market Associa-
tion and NASDAQ OMX Helsinki effective as of Janu-
ary 1, 2009. The Finnish Corporate Governance Code is 
accessible, among others, at www.cgfinland.fi.

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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Corporate governance

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 a member of the Board of Direc-
tors only, as resolved at the respective Annual General 
Meetings in 2008, 2007 and 2006.

Position, EUR 

Chairman 
Vice Chairman 
Member 
Chairman of Audit Committee 
Member of Audit Committee 
Chairman of Personnel Committee 
Remuneration total 

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, and in alignment therewith, 
approximately 40% of the annual remuneration pay-
able 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. Total compensation 
of the President and CEO is described in “Summary 
compensation table 2008” on page 77.

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 remuneration levels and 
their criteria paid in other global companies with net 
sales and business complexity comparable to that of 
Nokia. The Committee’s aim is to ensure that Nokia 
has an efficient Board of world-class professionals 
representing an appropriate and diverse mix of skills 
and experience. 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. 
The remuneration is resolved for the period as from 
the respective Annual General Meeting until the close 
of the next Annual General Meeting.

2008 

440 000 
150 000 
130 000 
25 000 
10 000 
25 000 
1 710 000 

2007 

375 000 
150 000 
130 000 
25 000 
10 000 
25 000 
1 775 000 

2006

375 000
137 500
110 000
25 000
10 000
25 000
1 472 500

Remuneration of the Board of Directors in 2008
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the aggregate 
remuneration paid to the members of the Board of 
Directors for their services as members of the Board 
and its committees, was EUR 1 710 000.

The following table sets forth the total annual 
remuneration paid to the members of the Board of 
Directors in 2008, as resolved by the shareholders at 
the Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2008. For infor-
mation with respect to the Nokia shares and equity 
awards held by the members of the Board of Directors, 
please see “Share ownership” on page 80.

Fees 
earned 
or paid 
in cash 1 
EUR 

Year 

Stock 
awards 2 
EUR 

Option 
awards 2 
EUR 

Change in
pension
 value and
non-qualified
deferred 
compensation 

Non-equity 
incentive 
plan 
compen- 

sation 2 
EUR 

 earnings 2 

EUR 

All other
compen-

sation 2 
EUR 

Jorma Ollila, Chairman 3 

2008 

440 000 

Marjorie Scardino, Vice Chairman 4 

2008 

150 000 

Georg Ehrnrooth 5 

Lalita D. Gupte 6 

Bengt Holmström 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 7 

Henning Kagermann 

Per Karlsson 8 

Risto Siilasmaa 9 

Keijo Suila 10 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

155 000 

140 000 

130 000 

130 000 

130 000 

155 000 

140 000 

140 000 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

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— 

— 

— 

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Total
EUR

440 000

150 000

155 000

140 000

130 000

130 000

130 000

155 000

140 000

140 000

1  Approximately 60% of each Board member’s annual remunera-
tion is paid in cash and the remaining 40% in Nokia shares 
purchased from the market.

2  Not applicable to any non-executive member of the Board of 

Directors.

3  The 2008 fee of Mr. Ollila was paid for his services as Chairman of 

the Board.

4  The 2008 fee of Ms. Scardino was paid for her services as Vice 

Chairman of the Board.

5  The 2008 fee paid to 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.

6  The 2008 fee paid to Ms. Gupte amounted to a total of 

9  The 2008 fee paid to Mr. Siilasmaa 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.

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.

7  This table includes remuneration paid to Mr. Kallasvuo, President 
and CEO, for his services as a member of the Board only. For the 
compensation paid for his services as the President and CEO, see 
“Summary compensation table 2008” on page 77.

10  The 2008 fee paid to 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.

8  The 2008 fee paid to 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.

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Proposal of the Corporate Governance 
and Nomination Committee for remuneration 
to the Board of Directors 

On January 22, 2009, the Corporate Governance and 
Nomination Committee of the Board announced that it 
will propose to the Annual General Meeting to be held 
on April 23, 2009 that the annual remuneration pay-
able to the Board members elected at the same meet-
ing for the term until the close of the Annual General 
Meeting in 2010 be unchanged from 2008 as follows: 
EUR 440 000 for the Chairman, EUR 150 000 for the Vice 
Chairman and EUR 130 000 for each member; for the 
Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Chairman of 
the Personnel Committee an additional annual fee of 
EUR 25 000; and for each member of the Audit Commit-
tee an additional annual fee of EUR 10 000. Further, the 
Committee will propose that approximately 40% of 
the remuneration be paid in Nokia shares purchased 
from the market.

Executive compensation

Executive compensation philosophy, programs 
and decision-making process

Our executive compensation philosophy and programs 
have been developed to enable Nokia to effec-
tively compete in an extremely complex and rapidly 
evolving  mobile communications industry. Nokia 
is a leading company in its industry and conducts 
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.

Nokia’s compensation program for executive officers 
includes: 

» 

» 

competitive base pay rates; and 

short- and long-term incentives that are intended 
to result in a competitive total compensation 
package.

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 
compensation, including short- and long-term incen-
tives against those of other relevant companies with 
the same or similar revenue size, global reach and 
complexity that Nokia believes it competes against 
for executive talent. The relevant companies include 
high technology telecommunications companies, 
Internet services companies, and companies from 
other industries that are headquartered in Europe and 
the United States.

The Personnel Committee retains and uses an 
external consultant from Mercer Human Resources to 
obtain benchmark data and information on current 
market trends. The consultant 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 execu-
tive pay levels and programs. Management provides 
the consultant with information with regard to Nokia’s 
programs and compensation levels for preparation in 
meeting with the Committee. The consultant of Mercer 
Human Resources that works for the Personnel Com-
mittee 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 Personnel 
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 
compensation level of the President and CEO, which is 
confirmed by the independent members of the Board. 
Management’s role is to provide any information 
requested by the Personnel Committee to assist in 
their deliberations.

In addition, upon recommendation of the Presi-
dent and CEO, the Personnel Committee approves all 
compensation for all the members of the Group Execu-
tive 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 
actions taken with respect to Mr. Beresford-Wylie’s 
compensation.

Corporate governance

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 by the Personnel Com-
mittee in totality. 

The compensation for Mr. Beresford-Wylie is de-
termined 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 compensation. 
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 below.

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 ob-
jectives 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 perfor-
mance that will exceed that of Nokia’s key competi-
tors in the high technology, telecommunications and 
Internet services 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 2008.

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performance, % 

Target 
performance, % 

Maximum
performance, % 

Measurement criteria 

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Incentive as a % of annual base salary in 2008

Position 

President and CEO 

Total 

Group Executive Board 

Total 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

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. 

The incentive payout is based on performance relative 
to targets set for each measurement criteria listed 
in the table above and includes: (1) a comparison of 
Nokia’s actual performance to pre-established targets 
for net sales, operating profit and operating cash flow 
and (2) a comparison of each executive officer’s indi-
vidual performance to his/her predefined individual 
strategic objectives and targets. Individual strategic 
objectives include market share, quality, technology 
innovation, new product revenue, customer reten-
tion rates, environmental achievements and other 
objectives of key strategic importance which require 
a discretionary assessment of performance by the 
Personnel Committee. 

When determining the final incentive payout, 
the Personnel Committee determines an overall score 
for each executive based on the degree to which (a) 
Nokia’s financial objectives have been achieved to-
gether with (b) qualitative scores assigned to the indi-
vidual 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 executive is 
then multiplied by an “affordability factor,” which is 
determined based on overall sales, profita bility and 
cash flow of Nokia. The Personnel Committee may ap-
ply discretion when evaluating actual results against 
targets and the resulting incentive payouts. In certain 
exceptional situations, the actual short-term cash in-
centive 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 

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100 

25 

25 

150 

75 

25 

225 

37.5 

37.5 

300

168.75 

37.5 

(a) Financial Objectives (includes targets for net sales, 
operating profit and operating cash flow)

(c) Total Shareholder Return 1 (comparison made with key
competitors in the high technology, telecommunications 
and Internet services 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 (comparison made 
with key competitors in the high technology, 
telecommunications and Internet services industries 
over one, three and five year periods)

100 

206.25

2  Only some members of the Group Executive Board are eligible for 

the additional 25% total shareholder return element. 

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.

For more information on the actual cash compen-

sation paid in 2008 to Nokia’s executive officers, see 
“Summary compensation table 2008” on page 77.

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 in “Executive 
compensation philosophy, programs and decision-
making process” on page 75, 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 
compensation 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 
the value is dependent on 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 incen-

tives granted to the members of Nokia’s Group 
Executive Board is included in “Share ownership” on 
page 80.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Actual executive compensation for 2008
At December 31, 2008, Nokia had a Group Executive 
Board consisting of 12 members. The only changes 
in the membership of Nokia’s Group Executive Board 
during 2008 were due to the retirement of Veli Sund-
bäck, Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations 
and Responsibility, from the Group Executive Board 
as of December 31, 2008 and the appointment of Esko 
Aho as a new member of Nokia’s Group Executive 
Board, effective January 1, 2009.

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 2008.

Gains realized upon exercise of stock options and 
share-based incentive grants vested for the members 
of the Group Executive Board during 2008 are included 
in “Stock option exercises and settlement of shares” 
on page 86.

Aggregate cash compensation to the Group Executive Board for 2008

Year 

2008 

Number of 
members 
December 31, 
2008 

Base 
salaries  
EUR 

Cash
incentive
payments 1, 2

EUR

12 

6 146 393 

2 713 174

1 

Includes base salary and cash incentives for the 2008 calendar 
year paid or payable by Nokia for the respective 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 86. 

Long-term equity-based incentives granted in 2008 1

Performance shares at threshold 2 
Stock options 
Restricted shares 

Group Executive 
Board 

173 500 
347 000 
230 000 

Total 

2 463 033 
3 767 163 
1 746 500 

Total number
of participants

6 300
3 500
300

1  The equity-based incentive grants are generally forfeited if the 

2  At maximum performance, the settlement amounts to four times 

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 31. 

the number at threshold. 

Summary compensation table 2008

Name and 
principal 
position 1 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 
President and CEO 

Richard Simonson 
EVP and Chief Financial Officer 

Simon Beresford-Wylie
CEO, Nokia Siemens Networks 

Anssi Vanjoki 
EVP, Head of Markets 

Mary McDowell 
EVP, Chief Development Officer 

Year ** 

Salary 
EUR 

Bonus 2  
EUR 

Stock 
awards 3 
EUR 

Option 
awards 3 
EUR 

2008 
2007 
2006 

1 144 800 
1 037 619 
898 413 

721 733 
2 348 877 
664 227 

644 805 
4 112 581 
1 529 732 

2008 8 
2007 8 
2006 8 

630 263 
488 422 
460 070 

293 477 
827 333 
292 673 

204 952 
1 576 376 
958 993 

641 565 
693 141 
578 465 

204 045 
234 310 
194 119 

2008 

600 000 

462 871 

221 407 

74 500 

2008 
2007 
2006 

2008 8 
2007 8 
2006 8 

615 143 
556 381 
505 343 

493 798 
444 139 
466 676 

260 314 
900 499 
353 674 

196 138 
769 773 
249 625 

208 880 
1 602 605 
938 582 

203 123 
1 551 482 
786 783 

204 343 
239 829 
222 213 

197 726 
396 169 
213 412 

Change in
pension
 value and
non-qualified
deferred 
compensation 
 earnings 
EUR 

Non-equity 
incentive 
plan 
compen- 
sation 
EUR 

469 060 4, 5 
956 333 
1 496 883 

All other
compen-
sation 
EUR 

175 164 7 
183 603 
38 960 

106 632 9 
46 699 
84 652 

Total
EUR

3 797 126
9 332 153
5 206 680

1 439 369
3 173 141
1 990 507

108 658 4 

728 778 10 

2 196 215

6 

18 521 
215 143 

33 552 11 
49 244 
29 394 

1 322 232
3 367 078
2 264 349

33 462 12 
32 463 
45 806 

1 124 247
3 194 027
1 762 302

* 
* 
* 

* 
* 

* 

* 
* 
* 

* 
* 
* 

1  The positions set forth in this table are the current positions 
of the named executive. Mr. Kallasvuo was President and COO 
until June 1, 2006. Until December 31, 2007, Mr. Vanjoki served 
as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Multimedia; 
Ms. McDowell, Executive Vice President and General Manager of 
Enterprise Solutions. Mr. Beresford-Wylie served as Executive 
Vice President and General Manager Networks until April 1, 2007. 

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 and in the case of Mr. 
Beresford-Wylie payable by Nokia Siemens Networks on the basis 
of Nokia Siemens Networks’ short-term cash incentive program. 

3  Amounts shown represent share-based compensation expense 

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 the liability related to the individual executive. These 
executives are covered by the Finnish State employees’ pen-
sion act (“TyEL”) 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. Effective March 1, 2008, Nokia 
transferred its TyEL pension liability and assets to an external 
Finnish insurance company and no longer carries the liability on 
its financial statements. 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 informa-
tion 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 

4 811 for the proportionate change in the liability related to the 
individual under the funded part of the Finnish TyEL pension 
(see footnote 4 above). In addition, it includes EUR 464 249 for 
the change in liability in the early retirement benefit at the age 
of 60 provided under his service contract. Nokia still carries the 
liability on its books for the early retirement benefit. 

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6  Mr. Vanjoki’s proportionate change in the liability related to the 

9  All other compensation for Mr. Simonson in 2008 includes: EUR 

12  All other compensation for Ms. McDowell in 2008 includes: 

individual under the funded part of the Finnish TyEL pension (see 
footnote 4) was negative. 

7  All other compensation for Mr. Kallasvuo in 2008 includes: EUR 

130 000 for his services as member of the Board or Directors, see 
“Remuneration of the Board of Directors in 2008” on page 74; 
EUR 20 645 for car allowance, EUR 10 000 for financial counsel-
ing, EUR 11 103 for taxable benefit for premiums paid under 
supplemental medical and disability insurance, EUR 3 416 for 
driver and for mobile phone. 

8  Salaries, benefits and perquisites of Ms. McDowell and Mr. Simon-
son are paid and denominated in USD. Amounts were converted 
to euro using year-end 2008 USD/EUR exchange rate of 1.40. For 
year 2007 disclosure, amounts were converted to euro using 
year-end 2007 USD/EUR exchange rate of 1.47. 

64 405 company contributions to the Restoration & Deferral plan, 
EUR 11 083 company contributions to the 401(k) plan, EUR 12 156 
for car allowance, EUR 11 621 for financial counseling, EUR 7 365 
imputed income under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

10  All other compensation for Mr. Beresford-Wylie in 2008 includes: 
EUR 600 000 for a special one-time bonus for the successful re-
tention and integration of Nokia Siemens Networks, EUR 105 158 
provided as a benefit under Nokia Siemens Networks relocation 
policy, EUR 13 380 for car allowance, EUR 10 000 for financial 
counseling, and the remainder for mobile phone. 

11  All other compensation for Mr. Vanjoki in 2008 includes: 

EUR 22 200 for car allowance, EUR 10 000 for financial counsel-
ing, EUR 1 112 taxable benefit for premiums paid under supple-
mental medical and disability insurance and the remainder for 
mobile phone. 

Equity grants in 2008 1

EUR 12 156 for car allowance, EUR 11 438 for financial counseling 
and EUR 9 868 company contributions to the 401(k) plan. 

*  None of the named executive officers participated in a for-

mulated, non-discretionary, incentive plan. Annual incentive 
payments are included under the “Bonus” column. 

**  History has been provided for those data elements previously 

disclosed. 

Name and principal position 

Year  

Option awards 

Stock awards 

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) 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo
President and CEO 

Richard Simonson
EVP and Chief Financial Officer 

Simon Beresford-Wylie 4
CEO, Nokia Siemens Networks 

Anssi Vanjoki 
EVP, Head of Markets 

Mary McDowell
EVP, Chief Development Officer 

2008 

May 9 

115 000 

19.16 

548 153 

57 500 

230 000 

75 000 

2 470 858

2008 

May 9 

32 000 

19.16 

152 529 

16 000 

64 000 

22 000 

699 952

2008 

 — 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

—

2008 

May 9 

32 000 

19.16 

152 529 

16 000 

64 000 

22 000 

699 952

2008 

May 9 

28 000 

19.16 

133 463 

14 000 

56 000 

20 000 

620 690

1 

Including all equity awards made during 2008. Awards were 
made under the Nokia Stock Option Plan 2007, the Nokia Per-
formance Share Plan 2008 and the Nokia Restricted Share Plan 
2008, 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 19.16. NASDAQ OMX Helsinki 
closing market price at the grant date was EUR 18.69. 

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 80. 

Pension arrangements for the members 
of the Group Executive Board

The members of the Group Executive Board partici-
pate 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. 

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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. 

4  Mr. Beresford-Wylie does not participate in the equity plans 

of Nokia. Mr. Beresford-Wylie participates in a long-term cash 
incentive plan sponsored by Nokia Siemens Networks. His target 
incentive covering 2008–2010 is EUR 1.5 million. 

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 arrange-
ment provided to some Nokia and Nokia Siemens 
Networks 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 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 at December 31, 2008, 
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 1 176 000. 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 
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annual total gross base salary and target incentive). In 
case of termination by Mr. Kallasvuo, the notice period 
is six months and he is entitled to a payment for such 
notice period (both annual total gross base salary 
and target incentive for six 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, 2008, Nokia 
sponsored three global stock option plans, five 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 eq-
uity-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 has 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 2008, which was approved by the Board of Direc-
tors, followed the structure of the program in 2007. 
The participant group for the 2008 equity-based 
incentive program continued to be broad, with a wide 
number of employees in many levels of the organiza-
tion eligible to participate. As at December 31, 2008, 
the aggregate number of participants in all of Nokia’s 
equity-based programs was approximately 18 000 
compared with approximately 22 000 as at December 
31, 2007 reflecting changes in its 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 31.

Performance shares
We have granted performance shares under the global 
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 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 had 

a four-year performance period and a two-year in-
terim measurement period. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 
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.

periodic financial results and are based on the trade 
volume weighted average price of a Nokia share on 
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki during the trading days of the 
first whole week of the second month of the respec-
tive 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 Meet-
ing. The Board of Directors does not have the right 
to amend the above-described determination of the 
exercise price.

Stock option grants are approved by the CEO at 

the time of stock option pricing on the basis of an au-
thorization given by the Board of Directors. Approvals 
for stock option grants to the CEO are confirmed by the 
independent members of the Board subject to the re-

Performance 
share plan 

2004 
2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

Performance 
period 

2004–2007 
2005–2008 
2006–2008 
2007–2009 
2008–2010 

Interim 
measurement 
period 

2004–2005 
2005–2006 
N/A 
N/A 
N/A 

1st (interim) 
settlement 

2nd (final)
settlement

2006 
2007 
N/A 
N/A 
N/A 

2008
2009
2009
2010
2011

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 confirmed by the independent members 
of the Board subject to the requirements of Finnish 
law. 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 2008, 
including their terms and conditions, were approved 
by the Annual General Meetings in the year when each 
plan was launched, i.e., in 2003, 2005 and 2007.

Each stock option entitles the holder to subscribe 

for one new Nokia share. 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 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 

quirements of Finnish law. 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 cal-
endar quarter on the basis of an authorization given 
by the Board of Directors. Approvals of restricted share 
grants to the CEO are confirmed by the independent 
directors of the Board subject to the requirements of 
Finnish law. 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.

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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.

In connection with Nokia’s July 10, 2008 acquisi-
tion of NAVTEQ, Nokia assumed NAVTEQ’s 2001 Stock 
Incentive Plan (“NAVTEQ Plan”). All unvested NAVTEQ 
restricted stock units under the NAVTEQ Plan were 
converted to an equivalent number of restricted stock 
units entitling their holders to Nokia shares. The 
maximum number of Nokia shares to be delivered 
to NAVTEQ employees during the years 2008–2012 in 
connection with the NAVTEQ restricted stock units that 
were converted into Nokia restricted stock units upon 
closing of the acquisition is approximately 3 million. 
Nokia does not intend to make further awards under 
the NAVTEQ Plan.

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, 
2008, a total of 11 700 044 ADSs had been purchased 
under this plan since its inception, and there were a 
total of approximately 1 000 participants.

For more information on these plans, see Note 
22 “Share-based payment” to Nokia’s consolidated 
financial statements on page 31.

Equity-based compensation program 2009
The Board of Directors announced the proposed scope 
and design for the Equity Program 2009 on January 22, 
2009. The main equity instrument continues to 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 2009 approved by the 
Board of Directors will cover a performance period of 
three years (2009–2011) 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:

1 

2 

Average Annual Net Sales Growth: –5% (thresh-
old) and 10% (maximum) during the performance 
period 2009–2011, and

EPS (diluted, non-IFRS): EUR 1.01 (threshold) and 
EUR 1.53 (maximum) at the end of the perfor-
mance period in 2011.

Average Annual Net Sales Growth is calculated as an 
average of the net sales growth rates for the years 
2009 through 2011. EPS is the diluted, non-IFRS 
earnings per share in 2011. 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.

Achievement of the maximum performance for 
both criteria would result in the vesting of a maximum 
of 18 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 4.5 million shares. If only 
one of the threshold levels of performance is achieved, 
only approximately 2.25 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 max-
imum performance levels, the vesting follows a linear 
scale. If the required performance levels are achieved, 
the vesting will occur December 31, 2011. 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 2009 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 79.

Restricted shares
The restricted shares to be granted under the Restrict-
ed Share Plan 2009 will have a three-year restriction 
period. The restricted shares will vest and the payable 
Nokia shares be delivered mainly in 2012, subject to 
fulfillment of the service period criteria. 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 2009
The maximum number of planned grants under the 
2009 Equity Program (i.e., performance shares, stock 
options and restricted shares) in 2009 are set forth in 
the table below.

Maximum number
of planned grants
under the 2009 
equity program in 2009

Plan type 

Stock options 
Restricted shares 
Performance shares at threshold 1 

7 million
5 million
4.5 million

As at December 31, 2008, the total dilutive effect 
of Nokia’s stock options, performance shares and 
restricted shares outstanding, assuming full dilution, 
was approximately 2% in the aggregate. The potential 
maximum effect of the proposed equity program 2009 
would be approximately another 0.6%. 

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.

In line with the Company policy, approximately 
40% of the remuneration paid to the Board of Directors 
has been paid in Nokia shares purchased from the 
market. Non-executive members of the Board of Direc-
tors do not receive stock options, performance shares, 
restricted shares or other variable compensation.

For a description of Nokia’s equity-based com-
pensation programs for employees and executives, see 
“Equity-based compensation programs” on page 79.

Share ownership of the Board of Directors

At December 31, 2008, the members of Nokia’s Board 
of Directors held the aggregate of 1 235 024 shares 
and ADSs in Nokia (not including stock options or other 
equity awards that are deemed as being beneficially 
owned under applicable SEC rules), 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, 2008.

Jorma Ollila 2 
Marjorie Scardino 
Georg Ehrnrooth 3 
Lalita D. Gupte 
Bengt Holmström 
Henning Kagermann 
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 4 
Per Karlsson 3 
Risto Siilasmaa 
Keijo Suila 

Shares 1 

558 043 
— 
321 693 
— 
22 222 
5 616 
223 024 
26 235 
43 022 
8 619 

ADSs

—
20 501
—
6 049
—
—
—
—
—
—

1  The maximum number of Nokia shares to be delivered at maxi-

mum performance is four times the number at threshold, i.e., 
a total of 18 million Nokia shares.

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. 

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2  For Mr. Ollila, this table includes his share ownership only. Mr. 

Ollila was entitled to retain all vested and unvested stock options, 
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 at December 
31, 2008, a total of 1 700 000 stock options, 200 000 performance 
shares (at threshold), and 100 000 restricted shares. The informa-
tion relating to stock options held by Mr. Ollila as at December 31, 
2008 is represented in the table below. 

The number of stock options in the table below 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 
table below is based on the difference between the exercise price of 
the options and the closing market price of Nokia shares on NASDAQ 
OMX Helsinki as at December 31, 2008 of EUR 11.10. 

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 in “Stock option ownership of the Group Executive 
Board” on page 82 and “Performance shares and restricted 
shares” on page 84. 

Number of stock options 

Total intrinsic value
of stock options,
December 31, 2008
EUR

Jorma Ollila 

Stock option 
category 

Expiration 
date 

2003 2Q 
2004 2Q 
2005 2Q 
2006 2Q 

December 31, 2008 
December 31, 2009 
December 31, 2010 
December 31, 2011 

Exercise
price per
share EUR 

14.95 
11.79 
12.79 
18.02 

Exercisable  Unexercisable 

Exercisable  Unexercisable

500 000 
400 000 
325 000 
225 000 

— 
— 
75 000 
175 000 

— 
— 
— 
— 

—
—
—
—

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, 2008.

Shares 
receivable 
through stock 

Shares 

options 3 

Shares 
receivable 
through 
performance 
shares at 
threshold 4  

Shares
receivable  
through  
performance  
shares at  
maximum 5  

Number of equity instruments held by Group Executive Board 

% of the share capital 1 

% of the total outstanding equity incentives (per instrument) 2 

917 451 

0.0248 

— 

2 951 337 

743 100 

2 650 324 

0.0798 

12.769 

0.0201 

8.644 

0.0717 

7.886 

Shares
receivable
through
restricted
shares

964 500

0.0261

11.982

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 

Includes unexercised 2003 2Q stock options which expired 
December 31, 2008. 

4  Due to the interim payout, the participants have already received 
the threshold number of shares under the 2005 performance 
share plan. Therefore, the shares receivable at threshold under 
the 2005 performance share plan equals to zero. 

5  Due to the interim payout (at threshold) in 2007 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 2005 equals 2.12 times the number of 
performance shares at threshold. The number of Nokia shares 
deliverable under the performance share plan 2006 equals 1.98 
times the number of performance shares at threshold, based on 
the actual level of performance criteria for the relevant perfor-
mance period. At maximum performance under the performance 
share plans 2007 and 2008, the number of Nokia shares deliver-
able equals four times the number of performance shares at 
threshold. 

The following table sets forth the number of shares 
and ADSs in Nokia (not including stock options or 
other equity awards that are deemed as being 
beneficially owned under the applicable SEC rules) 
held by members of the Group Executive Board as at 
December 31, 2008. 

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 

Shares 

223 024 
47 244 
45 685 
41 445 
63 325 
38 400 
33 665 
45 523 
90 760 
148 047 
74 262 
28 560 

ADSs

—
—
—
—
5 000
4 315
—
—
28 196
—
—
—

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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, 2008. These stock 
options were issued pursuant to Nokia Stock Option 
Plans 2003, 2005 and 2007. For a description of Nokia’s 
stock option plans, see Note 22 “Share-based pay-
ment” to Nokia’s consolidated financial statements 
on page 31.

Number of stock options 1 

Total intrinsic value
of stock options,
December 31, 2008
EUR 2

Stock option 
category 

Expiration 
date 

Exercise
price per
share EUR 

Exercisable 

Unexercisable 

Exercisable 3  Unexercisable

2003 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2005 4Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2005 4Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

2003 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

December 31, 2008 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2008 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

14.95 

11.79 

12.79 

14.48 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

11.79 

12.79 

14.48 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

14.95 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

120 000 

60 000 

48 750 

68 750 

168 750 

50 000 

— 

10 400 

9 750 

19 250 

20 000 

10 000 

— 

13 000 

10 000 

42 750 

56 250 

1 500 

3 600 

3 600 

10 000 

— 

50 000 

48 750 

56 250 

17 187 

— 

5 625 

10 000 

33 750 

10 000 

— 

— 

— 

11 250 

31 250 

131 250 

110 000 

115 000 

— 

2 250 

8 750 

35 000 

22 000 

20 000 

— 

— 

11 250 

43 750 

— 

2 700 

6 300 

22 000 

20 000 

— 

11 250 

43 750 

37 813 

28 000 

— 

7 500 

26 250 

22 000 

20 000 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 

Robert Andersson 

Simon Beresford-Wylie 4 

Timo Ihamuotila 

Mary McDowell 

Hallstein Moerk 

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Stock option ownership of the Group Executive Board, continued 

Number of stock options 1 

Total intrinsic value
of stock options,
December 31, 2008
EUR 2

Stock option 
category 

Expiration 
date 

Exercise
price per
share EUR 

Exercisable 

Unexercisable 

Exercisable 3  Unexercisable

Tero Ojanperä 

Niklas Savander 

Richard Simonson 

Veli Sundbäck 

Anssi Vanjoki 

Kai Öistämö 

2003 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

2003 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

2003 2Q 

2004 2Q 

2005 2Q 

2005 4Q 

2006 2Q 

2007 2Q 

2008 2Q 

Stock options held by the members
of the Group Executive Board on
December 31, 2008, Total 

All outstanding stock option plans
(global plans), Total 

December 31, 2008 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2008 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

December 31, 2008 

December 31, 2009 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2010 

December 31, 2011 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2013 

14.95 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

14.95 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

18.39 

11.79 

12.79 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

14.95 

11.79 

12.79 

14.48 

18.02 

18.39 

19.16 

8 000 

10 000 

32 500 

33 750 

10 000 

— 

2 560 

4 375 

18 750 

10 000 

— 

50 000 

48 750 

56 250 

17 187 

— 

50 000 

30 000 

32 500 

33 750 

10 000 

11 250 

15 000 

25 000 

17 187 

— 

727 

3 125 

4 800 

10 500 

56 250 

17 187 

— 

— 

— 

7 500 

26 250 

22 000 

20 000 

— 

2 625 

26 250 

22 000 

28 000 

— 

11 250 

43 750 

37 813 

32 000 

— 

— 

7 500 

26 250 

22 000 

— 

11 250 

43 750 

37 813 

32 000 

— 

— 

2 400 

8 750 

43 750 

37 813 

32 000 

1 577 310 

1 374 027 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

12 244 569 

10 868 649 

66 760 

4 851

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 there-
after. 

2  The intrinsic value of the stock options is based on the difference 
between the exercise price of the options and the closing market 
price of Nokia shares on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki as at December 31, 
2008 of EUR 11.10. 

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 86. 

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, 2008. These entitlements were granted 
pursuant to Nokia’s performance share plans 2005, 
2006, 2007 and 2008 and restricted share plans 2005, 
2006, 2007 and 2008. For a description of Nokia’s per-
formance share and restricted share plans, please see 
Note 22 “Share-based payment” to the consolidated 
financial statements on page 31.

Performance shares 

Restricted shares

Plan 
name 1 

Number of 
performance 
shares at 
threshold 2 

Number of 
performance 
shares at 
maximum 2 

15 000 
75 000 
80 000 
57 500 

3 000 
20 000 
16 000 
10 000 

15 000 
25 000 

3 600 
3 600 
16 000 
10 000 

15 000 
25 000 
27 500 
14 000 

10 000 
15 000 
16 000 
10 000 

10 000 
15 000 
16 000 
10 000 

3 500 
15 000 
16 000 
14 000 

15 000 
25 000 
27 500 
16 000 

31 800 
148 500 
320 000 
230 000 

6 360 
39 600 
64 000 
40 000 

31 800 
49 500 

7 632 
7 128 
64 000 
40 000 

31 800 
49 500 
110 000 
56 000 

21 200 
29 700 
64 000 
40 000 

21 200 
29 700 
64 000 
40 000 

7 420 
29 700 
64 000 
56 000 

31 800 
49 500 
110 000 
64 000 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005 
2006 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo 

Robert Andersson 

Simon Beresford-Wylie 

Timo Ihamuotila 

Mary McDowell 

Hallstein Moerk 

Tero Ojanperä 

Niklas Savander 

Richard Simonson 

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Intrinsic 

value 3   

December 31, 
2008 
EUR 

352 980 
1 648 350 
— 
— 

70 596 
439 560 
— 
— 

352 980 
549 450 

84 715 
79 121 
— 
— 

352 980 
549 450 
— 
— 

235 320 
329 670 
— 
— 

235 320 
329 670 
— 
— 

82 362 
329 670 
— 
— 

352 980 
549 450 
— 
— 

Plan 
name 4 

Number of 
restricted 
shares 

Intrinsic

value 5
December 31,
2008
EUR

388 500
1 110 000
1 110 000
832 500

222 000
277 500
77 700

35 000 
100 000 
100 000 
75 000 

20 000 
25 000 
7 000 

25 000 

277 500

4 500 
25 000 
14 000 

25 000 
35 000 
20 000 

15 000 
25 000 
14 000 

15 000 
25 000 
14 000 

15 000 
25 000 
20 000 

25 000 
35 000 
22 000 

49 950
277 500
155 400

277 500
388 500
222 000

166 500
277 500
155 400

166 500
277 500
155 400

166 500
277 500
222 000

277 500
388 500
244 200

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005
2006 

2005
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005
2006 
2007 
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Corporate governance

Plan 
name 1 

2005 
2006 
2007 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005 
2006 
2007 
2008 

Veli Sundbäck 

Anssi Vanjoki 

Kai Öistämö 

Performance shares and
restricted shares held by 
the Group Executive Board,
Total 6 

All outstanding
performance shares and 
restricted shares 
(global plans), Total 

Performance shares 

Restricted shares

Number of 
performance 
shares at 
threshold 2 

Number of 
performance 
shares at 
maximum 2 

Intrinsic 

value 3   

December 31, 
2008 
EUR 

Plan 
name 4 

Number of 
restricted 
shares 

Intrinsic

value 5
December 31,
2008
EUR

10 000 
15 000 
16 000 

15 000 
25 000 
27 500 
16 000 

3 200 
25 000 
27 500 
16 000 

21 200 
29 700 
64 000 

31 800 
49 500 
110 000 
64 000 

6 784 
49 500 
110 000 
64 000 

235 320 
329 670 
— 

352 980 
549 450 
— 
— 

75 302 
549 450 
— 
— 

2005
2006 
2007 

2005
2006 
2007 
2008 

2005
2006 
2007 
2008 

15 000 
25 000 

25 000 
35 000 
22 000 

25 000 
35 000 
22 000 

166 500
277 500

277 500
388 500
244 200

277 500
388 500
244 200

861 400 

2 650 324 

9 016 796 

964 500 

10 705 950

8 596 496 

33 607 752 

176 418 521 

8 049 397 

89 348 307

1  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, 2007 plan 
2007–2009 and 2008 plan 2008–2010, respectively. 

2  The threshold number will vest as Nokia shares should the pre-

determined threshold performance levels of Nokia be met. Under 
the 2005 performance share plan, the participants have already 
received the threshold number of Nokia shares in connection 
with the interim payout. The maximum number of Nokia shares 
will vest should the pre-determined maximum performance lev-
els be met. The maximum number of performance shares equals 
four times the number at threshold. The number of Nokia shares 
deliverable under the performance share plan 2005 equals 2.12 

times the number of performance shares at threshold due to the 
interim payout (at threshold) in 2007 and based on the actual 
level of the performance criteria for the performance period. 
Under the performance share plan 2006 the maximum number 
of Nokia shares deliverable equals 1.98 times the number of 
performance shares at threshold. 

4  Under the restricted share plans 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, 

awards have been granted quarterly. For the major part of the 
awards made under these plans, the restriction period ended for 
the 2005 plan on October 1, 2008; and will end for the 2006 plan 
on October 1, 2009; for the 2007 plan, on October 1, 2010; and for 
the 2008 plan, on October 1, 2011. 

3  The intrinsic value is based on the closing market price of a Nokia 
share on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki as at December 31, 2008 of EUR 
11.10. For performance share plans 2007 and 2008, the value of 
performance shares is presented on the basis of Nokia’s estima-
tion of the number of shares expected to vest. For performance 
share plans 2005 and 2006, the value of performance shares is 
presented on the basis of actual number of shares to vest. 

5  The intrinsic value is based on the closing market price of a Nokia 

share on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki as at December 31, 2008 of 
EUR 11.10. 

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 
86. 

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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 2008 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 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

2008 

Stock option 
awards 1 

Number 
of shares 
acquired 
on exercise 

Value 
realized 
 on exercise 
(EUR) 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

70 000 

679 000 

— 

8 000 

— 

— 

55 120 

— 

11 500 

110 170 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

Performance shares 
awards 2 

Number 
of shares 
delivered 
on vesting 

Value  
realized 
on vesting 
(EUR) 

35 850 

648 885 

6 214 

5 975 

4 780 

29 875 

17 925 

5 975 

6 118 

29 875 

17 925 

35 850 

5 975 

112 473 

108 148 

86 518 

540 738 

324 443 

108 148 

110 736 

540 738 

324 443 

648 885 

108 148 

Restricted shares
awards 3

Number 
of shares 
delivered 
on vesting 

Value
realized
on vesting
(EUR) 

35 000 

28 000 

35 000 

25 000 

35 000 

25 000 

25 000 

25 000 

35 000 

25 000 

35 000 

25 000 

434 700

347 760

434 700

310 500

434 700

310 500

310 500

310 500

434 700

310 500

434 700

310 500

1  Value realized on exercise is based on the difference between the 
Nokia share price and exercise price of options (non-transferable 
stock options). 

2  Represents the final payout in gross shares for the 2004 per-

formance share grant. Value is based on the market price of the 
Nokia share on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki as at June 2, 2008 of EUR 
18.10. 

3  Delivery of Nokia shares vested from the 2005 restricted share 
grant to all members of the Group Executive Board. Value is 
based on the market price of the Nokia share on NASDAQ OMX 
Helsinki on October 22, 2008 of EUR 12.42. 

Stock ownership guidelines 
for executive management

One of the goals of Nokia’s long-term equity-based in-
centive program is to focus executives on building val-
ue for shareholders. In addition to granting the stock 
options, performance shares and restricted shares, 
Nokia also encourages stock ownership by its 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 

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50% of any after-tax gains from equity programs in 
shares until the minimum investment level is met.

Insider trading in securities

The Board of Directors has established a policy in 
respect of insiders’ trading in Nokia securities. The 
members of the Board and the Group Executive Board 
as well as the auditor with principal responsibility 
are considered as primary insiders. The holdings of 
Nokia securities by the primary insiders, their closely 
associated persons and organizations and founda-
tions under their control are public information which 
is available at Euroclear Finland Ltd 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 im-
mediately 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. 

The insider policy is updated from time to 
time and the insiders’ compliance with the policy is 
monitored on a regular basis. Nokia’s insider policy 
is in line with the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Guidelines for 
Insiders and also sets requirements beyond those 
guidelines.

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate governance

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, 2008. 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 2008 and 2007 
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 

Nokia 

6.4 
2.4 
3.8 
0.7 
13.3 

2008 

Nokia 
Siemens 
Networks 

13.1 
5.0 
3.0 
— 
21.1 

Total 

19.5 
7.4 
6.8 
0.7 
34.4 

2007 

Nokia
Siemens
Networks 

12.7 
24.3 
2.3 
— 
39.3 

Nokia 

5.3 
3.6 
5.0 
0.2 
14.1 

Total

18.0
27.9
7.3
0.2
53.4

1  Audit fees consist of fees billed for the annual audit of the 

3  Tax fees include fees billed for (i) corporate and indirect 

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. 

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 amounts paid by Nokia to PricewaterhouseCoopers 
include EUR 2.5 million and EUR 23.9 million that Nokia has 
recovered or will be able to recover from a third party for 2008 
and 2007, respectively. 

compliance including preparation and/or review of tax returns, 
preparation, 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 advise; (iv) consultations and tax audits (assistance with 
technical tax queries and tax audits and appeals and advise on 
mergers, acquisitions and restructurings); (v) personal compli-
ance (preparation of individual tax returns and registrations 
for employees (non-executives), assistance with applying 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). 

4  All other fees include fees billed for company establishment, 

forensic accounting, data security, investigations and reviews of 
licensing arrangements with customers 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 services approvals 
(“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 Corporate Controller. 
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 materials, press releases as 
well as environmental and social information.

Nokia Investor Relations
102 Corporate Park Drive
White Plains, NY 10604
USA
Tel. +1 914 368 0555
Fax +1 914 368 0600 

Nokia Investor Relations
P.O. Box 226
FI-00045 NOKIA GROUP
Finland
Tel. +358 7180 34927
Fax +358 7180 38329

Annual General Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009 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 2008 is EUR 0.40.
The dividend record date is proposed to be April 28, 
2009 and the pay date on or about May 13, 2009.

Financial reporting
Nokia’s quarterly reports in 2009 are planned for 
April 16, July 16, and October 15. The 2009 results are 
planned to be published in January 2010.

Information published in 2008
All Nokia’s press releases published in 2008 are 
available on the Internet at investors.nokia.com. 

Stock exchanges
The shares of Nokia Corporation are quoted on the following stock exchanges:

Symbol 

Trading currency

NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (quoted since 1915)  

NOK1V  

Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse (1988)  

New York Stock Exchange (1994)  

NOA3  

NOK  

EUR

EUR

USD

List of indices 

NOK1V 

OMXN40 OMX Nordic 40 

OMXH OMX Helsinki  

OMXH25 OMX Helsinki 25 

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

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, solu-
tions  and  technologies;  C)  our  ability  to  develop  and  grow  our  con-
sumer Internet services business; D) expectations regarding market 
developments and structural changes; E) expectations regarding our 
mobile device volumes, market share, prices and margins; F) expec-
tations and targets for our results of operations; G) the outcome of 
pending  and  threatened  litigation;  H)  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 I) 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) the deteriorating global 
economic conditions and related financial crisis and their impact on 
us, our customers and end-users of our products, services and solu-
tions, our suppliers and collaborative partners; 2) the development of 
the mobile and fixed communications industry, as well as the growth 
and profitability of the new market segments that we target and our 
ability  to  successfully  develop  or  acquire  and  market  products,  ser-
vices  and  solutions  in  those  segments;  3)  the  intensity  of  competi-
tion in the mobile and fixed communications industry and our ability 
to maintain or improve our market position or respond successfully 

to changes in the competitive landscape; 4) competitiveness of our 
product, services and solutions portfolio; 5) our ability to successfully 
manage costs; 6) exchange rate fluctuations, including, in particular, 
fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and 
the US dollar, the Japanese yen, the Chinese yuan and the UK pound 
sterling, as well as certain other currencies; 7) the success, financial 
condition  and  performance  of  our  suppliers,  collaboration  partners 
and  customers;  8)  our  ability  to  source  sufficient  amounts  of  fully 
functional components, sub-assemblies, software and content with-
out interruption and at acceptable prices; 9) the impact of changes 
in  technology  and  our  ability  to  develop  or  otherwise  acquire  and 
timely  and  successfully  commercialize  complex  technologies  as  re-
quired by the market; 10) the occurrence of any actual or even alleged 
defects or other quality, safety or security issues in our products, ser-
vices and solutions; 11) the impact of changes in government policies, 
trade  policies,  laws  or  regulations  or  political  turmoil  in  countries 
where we do business; 12) our success in collaboration arrangements 
with others relating to development of technologies or new products, 
services and solutions; 13) our ability to manage efficiently our man-
ufacturing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality, safety, se-
curity and timely delivery of our products, services and solutions; 14) 
inventory management risks resulting from shifts in market demand; 
15) our ability to protect the complex technologies, which we or oth-
ers  develop  or  that  we  license,  from  claims  that  we  have  infringed 
third parties’ intellectual property rights, as well as our unrestricted 
use on commercially acceptable terms of certain technologies in our 
products, services and solutions; 16) our ability to protect numerous 
Nokia, NAVTEQ and Nokia Siemens Networks patented, standardized 
or proprietary technologies from third-party infringement or actions 

to  invalidate  the  intellectual  property  rights  of  these  technologies; 
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) the management of 
our customer financing exposure; 20) our ability to retain, motivate, 
develop and recruit appropriately skilled employees; 21) whether, as 
a result of investigations into alleged violations of law by some for-
mer employees of Siemens AG (“Siemens”), government authorities 
or others take further actions against Siemens and/or its employees 
that may involve 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  violations  that  may  have  occurred  after  the  transfer,  of 
such  assets  and  employees  that  could  result  in  additional  actions 
by  government  authorities;  22)  any  impairment  of  Nokia  Siemens 
Networks customer relationships resulting from the ongoing govern-
ment investigations involving the Siemens carrier-related operations 
transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks; 23) unfavorable outcome of 
litigations; 24) allegations of possible health risks from electromag-
netic fields generated by base stations and mobile devices and law-
suits related to them, regardless of merit; as well as the risk factors 
specified on pages 11–28 of Nokia’s annual report on Form 20-F for 
the year ended December 31, 2008 under Item 3D. “Risk Factors.” Oth-
er unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions sub-
sequently 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  publicly  update  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 34003 

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 Latin America
703 NW 62nd Av, Suite 100
Miami FL, 33126
USA
Tel. +1 786 388 4002
Fax +1 786 388 4030

Nokia Brazil
Av das Nacoes Unidas 
12.901 Torre Norte 11o. 
Andar Cep 04578-910
Sao Paulo 04578-910
BRAZIL
Tel. +55 11 5508 6350
Fax + 55 11 5508 0471

Nokia Greater China & Korea
Nokia China Campus
Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area
No.5 Donghuan Zhonglu
Beijing, PRC 100176
Tel. +86 10 8711 8888

Nokia South East Asia & Pacific 
438B Alexandra Road 
#07-00 Alexandra Technopark 
SINGAPORE 119968 
Tel. +65 6723 2323
Fax +65 6723 2324

Nokia India
2nd Floor, Commercial Plaza
Radisson Complex, National Highway no. 8
Mahipalpur, New Delhi – 110037
INDIA
Tel. +91 11 427 99 050
Fax +91 11 427 99 032

Nokia Middle East & Africa
Al Thuraya Tower II, 27th floor, Dubai Internet City 
Dubai, UAE
Tel. +971 4 3697600 
Fax +971 4 3697604 

Nokia Eurasia
Stoleshnikov Per 14
103031 Moscow
RUSSIA
Tel. +7495 795 0500
Fax +7495 795 0509

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