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Our purpose
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.
While our lives may be getting longer, healthier and richer, the world is facing
fundamental challenges: Productivity is stalling, pressure on the planet is increasing
and access to opportunity remains stubbornly unequal.
Digitalization is central to the solution.
We see the potential of digital to transform business, industry and society. When the
world’s organizations, machines and devices are in sync with each other and the
people they serve, a new capability unfolds to create a more productive, sustainable
and accessible future.
Our commitment
We are delivering the next evolution in critical networking through technology
leadership and trusted partnerships.
We are meeting the new demands placed on networks through the next evolution of
networking where networks meet cloud with ‘networks that sense, think and act’.
These networks go beyond connecting people and things, bits and bytes. They’re
adaptable, autonomous, and consumable. They’re ‘alive with intelligence’ and enable
people, machines and devices to interact in real time, like never before.
Critically, ‘networks that sense, think and act’ are creating new opportunities for our
customers and partners, both existing and new, to access and harness the full power
of networking like never before. How?
■ By ‘sensing’ and understanding human and machine parameters using next
generation mobile and optical technologies
■ By ‘thinking’ of actions before a fault occurs in the network or in an enterprise
using next generation analytics and AI
■ By ‘acting’ to connect humans and machines alike by enabling wide area or local
area networks.
Essentials
Our essentials highlight the culture we are creating for our people,
customers and partners.
As we seek to realize the full potential of digital in every industry, acting as a
collaborative partner to our customers and pioneering the next evolution of
networks, we are creating the culture needed to drive the future growth of Nokia.
■ Open – in mindset, to opportunity, with transparency
■ Fearless – bringing authenticity, sharing ideas and opinions, embracing collaboration
■ Empowered – to make decisions, to act with clear accountability.
The platform
for our future
The Nokia platform guides everything we do across our
global organization. Its three elements shape our ambition,
our strategy and our culture.
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Helping
the world
act together
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.
As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering the future where
networks meet cloud to realize the full potential of digital in every industry.
Through networks that sense, think and act, we work with our
customers and partners to create the digital services and
applications of the future.
Our products, solutions and services can drive social,
environmental, and economic progress. Digitalization and
connectivity can have a critical role in solving some of the world’s
greatest challenges including stalled productivity, climate change
and unequal access to opportunity. Our products and solutions
bring digitalization to physical industries and cities, helping them
decarbonize and increase efficiency, productivity and safety.
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Shareholder distributions
Dividend proposed in respect
of 2023(2)
EUR 0.13
per share
Share buyback program announced in
January 2024 to return up to
EUR 600m
over 2 years
Financial highlights
For the year ended 31 December
EURm
Net sales
Gross profit
Gross margin
Operating profit
Operating margin
Profit for the year(1)
EUR
Earnings per share, diluted(1)
Proposed dividend per share(2)
2023
22 258
8 687
39.0 %
1 688
7.6 %
674
2022
24 911
10 222
41.0 %
2 318
9.3 %
4 210
2021
22 202
8 834
39.8 %
2 158
9.7 %
1 654
0.12
0.13
0.74
0.12
0.29
0.08
At 31 December
EURm
Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments(3)
2023
4 323
2022
4 767
2021
4 615
(1)
(2)
From continuing operations
The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting to be authorized to decide in its discretion on the distribution of
an aggregate maximum of EUR 0.13 per share as dividend from the retained earnings and/or as assets from the reserve for
invested unrestricted equity.
(3) Non-IFRS measure. For the definition and reconciliation of non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures,
refer to the “Alternative performance measures” section.
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Global reach
Our technology solutions enable critical
networks for communications service
providers (CSPs) and enterprises around
the world.
Net sales in 2023
EUR 22.3bn
Countries of operation
~130
Average number of employees in 2023
~86 700
Regional split of employees and net sales(1)
North America
10 400
EUR 5 733m
Europe
37 400
EUR 5 873m
Greater China
10 400
EUR 1 303m
Middle East
& Africa
3 100
EUR 2 050m
India
18 200
EUR 2 842m
Latin America
2 900
EUR 1 046m
4 300
EUR 2 291m
Submarine
Networks
EUR 1 120m
Strengthening our
technology leadership
R&D investment since 2000
EUR ~150bn
Patent families declared as essential to
5G standard
6 000+
Nobel Prizes awarded for ground-breaking
achievements in global innovation
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(1) Regional net sales figures exclude net sales of Submarine Networks business.
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Key ESG data for 2023
We have gathered a visual summary of key ESG (environmental,
social and governance) data points and a view of our recognitions
from external ratings organizations. This provides a snapshot with
more information in the “Sustainability and corporate
responsibility” section of this report.
Nokia carbon footprint in 2023
Million metric tons CO2e / %
Scope 1, 2 Scope 3
39
39
35
35
Share of suppliers achieving satisfactory
sustainability score(1) from supplier performance
evaluation(2)
%
82
81
80
79
78
77
80%
Target 80%
78%
2022
2023
2025
(1) Based on aggregated
weighted share.
(2) Based on Corporate
Responsibility onsite
audit programs,
EcoVadis, CDP,
Conflict minerals.
99%
99%
99%
99%
Share of CO2e reduction achieved by final assembly
suppliers towards zero emissions target(1)
Million metric tons CO2e / %
0
20
40
60
80
100
Baseline
39%
49%
2019
2022
2023
2030 target
100% reduction
(1)
Against 2019 baseline.
1%
1%
2022
2022
1%
1%
2023
2023
40
40
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30
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Human Rights Due Diligence cases
Cases handled by the Human Rights Due Diligence
process and how they were resolved
Go
Go with conditions
No go
4%
33%
ESG Rankings
and ratings
Score
(range: top/bottom)
83.03% (industry
average: 72.36%)
Clean 200
82nd out of 200
24th out of 200
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Latest result
2023 Jan
2023 Feb
2023 Mar
63%
Top 1% – Platinum
2023 Mar
Gender split at the end of 2023
18 900
Female
62 100
Male
3 500
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(1) Detail on employee level not collected or is blank
A-
Nokia again achieved a ranking of A- from CDP(2) for its work on
climate change
(2) CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors,
companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
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Recognized as one of the 2023 World’s
Most Ethical Companies ®
2023 Mar
ESG Score 4.7/5.0
2023 Jun
AAA (AAA/CCC)
2023 Aug
Prime, B- (A+/D-)
2023 Oct
Ambassador status
2023 Oct
11.2 (low risk of experiencing material
financial impacts from ESG factors).
Jan 2024: Sustainalytics’ 2024 Top-Rated
ESG Companies List(3)
DISCLOSURE INSIGHT ACTION
A- (A/D-)
(3) Refers to 2023 result, received in January 2024.
2024 Jan
2024 Feb
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Our business groups
Nokia has four business groups with each of them aiming to become a technology and market leader in their respective sector.
Network
Infrastructure
FEDERICO GUILLÉN
PRESIDENT, NETWORK
INFRASTRUCTURE
Mobile
Networks
TOMMI UITTO
PRESIDENT,
MOBILE NETWORKS
Cloud and
Network Services
RAGHAV SAHGAL
PRESIDENT, CLOUD
AND NETWORK SERVICES
Nokia
Technologies
JENNI LUKANDER
PRESIDENT, NOKIA
TECHNOLOGIES
Network Infrastructure provides the
equipment, software and services that enable
all of the physical links that power networks.
Its product offering includes IP routing and
switching products, and the equipment to
power fiber networks along with subsea and
terrestrial optical networks. Its customers
include communications service providers,
webscales and hyperscalers, digital industries
and governments.
Mobile Networks creates products and
services covering all mobile technology
generations. Its portfolio includes products
for radio access networks (RAN) and
microwave radio (MWR) links for transport
networks, solutions for network management,
as well as network planning, optimization,
network deployment and technical
support services.
Cloud and Network Services enables
communications service providers (CSPs)
and enterprises to deploy and monetize 5G,
cloud-native software and as-a-service
delivery models.
Nokia Technologies is responsible for
managing Nokia’s patent portfolio and
monetizing Nokia’s intellectual property
including patents, technologies and the
Nokia brand.
Segment net sales
(EURm)
-11%
Segment operating
margin (%)
‘+’90 bps
Segment net sales
(EURm)
-8%
Segment operating
margin (%)
‘-’140 bps
Segment net sales
(EURm)
-4%
Segment operating
margin (%)
‘+’260 bps
Segment net sales
(EURm)
-32%
Segment operating
margin (%)
–810 bps
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8 037
7 674
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Letter from our President and CEO
Progress in a
challenging environment
A
meaningful shift in customer spending impacted
our industry in 2023, with more caution due to the
macroeconomic environment, high interest rates,
and customers working down elevated inventories
accumulated during the pandemic-related supply
PEKKA LUNDMARK,
PRESIDENT AND CEO
chain crisis. The demand environment was much more
challenging than we had expected at the start of the year,
particularly in North America, meaning we ended with a full-
year net sales decline.
However, due to the proactive cost actions we took across our
organization, we were able to protect our profitability while
still continuing to invest in R&D. All three of our networks
business groups delivered within the ranges we targeted at
the start of the year despite the net sales headwinds. Delays
in signing renewal agreements meant Nokia Technologies’
profitability was below the targeted range.
Given our strong cash position at the end of 2023, the
Board of Directors proposed an increase in the dividend
from EUR 12 cents to EUR 13 cents and initiated a new
share buyback program to return up to EUR 600 million
to shareholders over the next two years.
Considering the scale of the market challenges we faced
in 2023, I am pleased with the resilience of our financial
performance and the significant achievements across
our business groups.
“Despite the challenging market
environment in 2023, we delivered a resilient
financial performance, made progress on
our strategy, and continued to create
world-leading technology.”
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Network Infrastructure’s net sales were negatively impacted
by market uncertainty during the year, but profitability was
robust and there was strong order intake across the business
in the last quarter. Network Infrastructure ended the year with
improving orders for IP Networks from webscale customers
and good momentum in Fixed Networks from government
initiatives for broadband deployments. Network Infrastructure
also continued to advance its technology leadership with the
launch of its PSE-6s solution for optical networking, which
went live in customer network trials, setting a new record
of 800Gbps per wavelength transmission over 6 600km.
The introduction of the 7730 Service Interconnect Router
brought the power of our advanced routing silicon to more
parts of the network.
Mobile Networks’ full-year net sales declined as rapid 5G
deployment in India was not enough to offset a reduction in
spending in North America. The net sales decline and regional
mix led to a modest decline in margins. However, Mobile
Networks has increased its 5G market share significantly in
recent years and has continued to grow in private wireless
and diversify into new segments. The business group also
continued to improve its technology competitiveness with
new additions to its AirScale radio access network portfolio,
powered by the latest ReefShark System-on-Chip technology.
Those additions included new high-performance massive MIMO
radios as well as new baseband capacity and control cards,
ready for 5G-Advanced and delivering unprecedented
connectivity, capacity, and energy efficiency. Mobile Networks
also launched anyRAN, a revolutionary approach to Cloud RAN
giving operators and enterprises high performance, energy
efficiency and resiliency.
Cloud and Network Services had a strong year with progress
in profitability despite a net sales decline. It introduced the
Network as Code platform with a developer portal to accelerate
network programmability and monetization, closing the year
with nine commercial agreements. Cloud and Network Services
also made strides in the management of its portfolio, including
the announcement of Red Hat as the primary infrastructure
platform for Nokia Core Network applications, the agreed sale
of its Device Management and Service Management Platform
businesses, and the divestment of its VitalQIP products.
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Nokia Technologies experienced a net sales decline as the
prior year benefited from a significant one-off and as some of
its major patent licensing agreements were still outstanding at
the end of 2023. However, Nokia Technologies signed more
than 50 deals, including Apple and Samsung, during the year
and filed patents on more than 2 300 new inventions to
continue building our industry-leading patent portfolio. It also
continued to grow in new focus areas, including automotive,
consumer electronics, and IoT. In early 2024, Nokia
Technologies concluded its smartphone patent license renewal
cycle which began in 2021, entering a period of stability.
Strategic progress
Early in 2023 we refreshed our corporate strategy to better
position Nokia for longer-term growth opportunities. Sweeping
digitalization, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the
expansion of cloud computing will require significant
investments in networks with vastly improved capabilities.
To ensure Nokia capitalizes on those growth opportunities,
we announced six strategic pillars in February, and by the end
of the year we had made clearly identifiable progress on all
of them.
For instance, we meaningfully increased our market share in
mobile networks and in optical networks. We also continued to
diversify and expand the share of enterprise in our customer
mix, with enterprise customers making up more than 10% of
our Group net sales in 2023. And we made several moves
to actively manage our portfolio this year, including the
aforementioned divestments in Cloud and Network Services,
and Mobile Networks announcing the acquisition of Fenix
Group to strengthen our offer to the defense sector in the
United States.
Business longevity in Nokia Technologies was boosted with the
conclusion of the smartphone patent license renewal cycle in
early 2024, as well as through continued expansion into new
areas. We also continued to develop new business models,
with Cloud and Network Services leading the industry on
programmable networks and growing its Software-as-a-Service
operations fivefold to more than 40 customers.
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Changes in operating model
To accelerate our strategic execution and navigate market
uncertainty, in October we announced plans to give our
business groups increased operational autonomy and
agility so they could diversify faster, build new ecosystem
partnerships, implement new business models, and invest
in technology leadership.
As part of this, we streamlined our operating model through
embedding sales and other go-to-market teams into the
business groups from the start of 2024. Our aim was to
increase the agility and speed of decision-making and enable
our business groups to better seize growth opportunities
with existing and new customers.
Due to ongoing market uncertainty, we also announced
a plan to reset our cost base to help protect profitability.
We aim to lower our cost base on a gross basis by between
EUR 800 million and EUR 1 200 million by the end of 2026,
compared to 2023, assuming on-target variable pay in
both periods.
Technology leadership drives our business
Since we committed to increasing our R&D funding in 2020,
our strengthened technology competitiveness has helped
drive market share gains and has contributed to significantly
improved customer satisfaction scores.
We updated our Technology Strategy 2030 in October to
guide our product and services development as well as our
customers’ network transformation, with the aim of positioning
Nokia as a leader for the 5G era and beyond.
Our innovation is spearheaded by Nokia Bell Labs, which
continued to make technological breakthroughs last year
including in optical networking and 6G. Two other highlights
included UNEXT (Unified Networking Experience), a Nokia Bell
Labs research initiative that promises to redefine network
software and systems. And our participation in a US Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) initiative to design
a future network architecture for the Moon.
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Finally, we made solid progress in developing our
environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strengths into a
competitive advantage for Nokia. We received another top
ranking in Sustainalytics’ 2023 ESG Top-Rated Companies list,
and MSCI ESG Ratings gave us the highest-level AAA rating.
Both of these ratings provide information to investors on
financially relevant ESG matters. We also issued our first-ever
sustainability-linked bond.
Nokia became the first telecom company to announce
the manufacture of fiber broadband optical modules in
the United States for the Broadband Equity, Access, and
Deployment (BEAD) program, working with partners to bridge
the digital divide. And Nokia represented European businesses
at a G7 Summit side event in May looking at how to increase
cooperation to strengthen digital infrastructure in
developing economies.
Renewing our brand
Along with the six strategic pillars, we announced four
enablers to support our strategic execution: developing
future-fit talent; investing in long-term research in key
domains; digitalizing our operations; and renewing our brand
to establish a clear position for Nokia as a B2B technology
innovation leader.
One of the highlights of the year was the unveiling of
our renewed brand at Mobile World Congress in February,
which has helped reset how key audiences view our company.
Our brand will continue to be an important enabler of our
strategy and long-term business goals.
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To maximize the commercial potential of Nokia Bell Labs’
innovations, we embarked on new venture partnerships and
a new venture studio. We are now working with America’s
Frontier Fund, Roadrunner Venture Studios, and Celesta
Capital to create and invest in strategic start-ups and to
commercialize Nokia Bell Labs’ research.
Looking ahead
Despite the challenging market environment, we delivered
a resilient financial performance, made progress on our
strategy, and continued to create world-leading technology.
Nevertheless, it was a challenging year in terms of our share
price development, and of course we can’t be content
with that. Our foremost priority is to create value for our
shareholders. We took several steps in pursuit of that goal
in 2023 and we will be relentless on improving shareholder
value creation going forward. I would like to thank the entire
Nokia team for everything they have done this year and their
determination to strengthen our position for the future.
Pekka Lundmark
President and CEO
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Our customers
We serve three customer segments: communications
service providers, enterprises and licensees.
Networks play an increasingly important role in the economy
and in society. As a result, we serve a growing number of
customers who provide critical services to end-users. We
distinguish three customer segments that we serve with our
hardware, software and services portfolio: communications
services providers and enterprises, therein enterprise verticals
and webscalers. In addition, we license our intellectual property
to industries that benefit from our fundamental innovations,
primarily in the mobile devices, automotive, consumer
electronics and IoT industries.
Our analysis of the evolution of these segments is set out
below.
1 Communications service
providers (CSPs)
The CSPs estimated total addressable market (TAM)
declined 6% to EUR 96 billion from 2022 to 2023.
A communications service provider offers telecommunications
services such as voice and/or data services through fixed and/
or mobile connectivity to consumers, enterprises, governments
and other communications service providers. Nokia maintains
a consolidated view of the Nokia total addressable market
based on multiple external analyst reports, customer and
key competitor reported and announced insights as well as
Nokia internal insights. We estimate that in 2023, the CSPs
estimated total addressable market (excluding Russia and
Belarus) for Nokia was EUR 96 billion, having declined by 6%
excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange
rates from 2022 to 2023 as the macro-environment, high
interest rates and inventory build-up during 2022 combined to
see operators reduce their spending meaningfully.
We expect it to only grow moderately, at a 1% compound
annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2023 and 2028 excluding
the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
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We expect that fixed wireless access, fiber, IP routing and
optical networks will grow faster than the overall CSP market,
driven by the continuous demand for higher speed access
technologies at homes and workplaces. The 5G cycle will also
yield growth in software, namely in 5G Core and in all software
segments supporting 5G operability and monetization.
CSPs have kept their capital expenditure intensity flat, but
increased their earnings through automation, digitalization,
shifts in channel mix, outsourcing and asset sales. We expect
them to remain focused on the monetization of their
connectivity strengths, and on cost optimization. They are
also considering divesting from passive infrastructure and
transitioning towards network sharing models. In areas in which
the network is built for coverage, this might reduce demand
for network vendor equipment. We have also seen the first
examples of CSPs relying on webscalers to lead the transition
to cloud-based operational and business models. When
combined with open RAN standards that aim at splitting a base
transceiver station into subcomponents with open interfaces,
this may allow for new entrants into the market and increase
competition. Conversely, it should also serve to accelerate
innovation and create opportunities for market share gains
for those investing in the technology, including for Nokia.
Geopolitics and environmental criteria increasingly influence
investment and vendor decisions. Security and sovereignty
have become important factors across the vendor landscape.
Government-funded broadband initiatives also provide
additional funding for investments, for example in rural areas.
Sustainability considerations such as green energy use, energy
consumption reduction plans and circular economy approaches
also shift the criteria for vendor selection.
2 Enterprises
Enterprise estimated TAM grew by 7% to
EUR 16 billion from 2022 to 2023.
Enterprise TAM includes enterprise verticals and webscaler
markets. In 2023, the estimated enterprise TAM (excluding
Russia and Belarus) was EUR 16 billion, having grown by 7%
from 2022 to 2023 excluding the impact of changes in foreign
currency exchange rates. We forecast this market to grow
strongly, at 7% CAGR until 2028 excluding the impact of
changes in foreign currency exchange rates, with the private
wireless market reaching 22% CAGR.
Enterprise verticals
An enterprise vertical represents a grouping of companies
by an industry that offers products and services that meet
specific needs. We primarily focus on transportation and
logistics, energy, manufacturing, and public sector verticals.
This reflects our assessment that these are seeing the most
significant digitalization over the coming years, as they
automate many aspects of their operations. We project that
growth will mainly be driven by private wireless and wireline
networks in manufacturing, as well as in the public sector and
in energy. We estimate that IP routing and optical networks
will also continue to grow moderately in these segments.
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Webscalers
Webscaler refers to companies that provide cloud-based,
scalable solutions and services. Alphabet (Google Cloud
Platform), Amazon (Amazon Web Services) and Microsoft
(Azure) are the largest cloud players – also referred to as
hyperscalers – operating on a global scale. Our TAM for
webscalers consists mainly of optical networks and IP routing.
Within optical networks, we expect that data center
interconnect (DCI) will be a strong growth driver, while the
increasing webscaler data traffic requires adoption of higher
bit rate technologies also in IP routing.
The largest global webscalers are also assuming an increasingly
important role within the telecommunications domain. They
target edge computing as the next growth engine for industrial
automation workloads and low-latency applications. They also
partner with CSPs to co-locate edge stacks on-premises and at
metro sites. Additionally, they aim to run telecommunications
network workloads on their cloud infrastructure. As such,
webscalers are customers and partners, as well as potential
competitors in some areas.
3 Licensees
Licensees refers to companies who have agreed licenses to
use Nokia’s intellectual property. This includes the licensing
of Nokia’s patent portfolio, the licensing of technologies for
integration into consumer devices and licensing of the Nokia
brand. The majority of Nokia Technologies’ revenues comes
from patent licensing where we have agreements with most
major smartphone vendors as well as licensing programs for
consumer electronics, video services, automotive and the wider
IoT domain. In total, we have more than 200 licensees across
all our programs, including companies like Apple, Samsung
and Lenovo.
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Enterprise
Focus on connectivity
strengths
and using cost optimization
via automation and asset
carve outs to fund both
fiber and 5G investments
Favoring cloud
strengths
in vendor and partner
ecosystem
Network monetization
targeting enterprise and
edge use cases
Enterprise verticals
Digitalization and automation
of operations in industrial segments
Transition to software-centric
operations and adoption of industrial operational
technology (OT) edge and on-premise clouds
Energy and manufacturing
as early adopters of private wireless and
automation solutions
Federal, state government
and cities network modernization acceleration
Webscalers
Edge computing
as a growth engine – industrial automation
workloads across on-premise, edge, public cloud
Partnering with CSPs
to co-locate edge stacks and building an
ecosystem for low-latency apps
Targeting telco and network
workloads to run on their cloud infrastructure
Collaborating with CSPs
in the transformation of network operations
3
Licensees
Patent portfolio
with long lifetime
the vast majority of Nokia’s
patents still in force in ten
years’ time
New inventions
every year
In 2023, Nokia filed patent
applications on more than
2 300 new inventions,
enabling 5G networks,
connected 5G devices
and more
Annual number of
patent filings expected
to grow
due to continued
investments in R&D and
standardization
Entire industries
powered by our
fundamental cellular
and multimedia
inventions
providing us with the
opportunity to expand our
licensing coverage; we are
making good progress in
our growth areas of
consumer electronics,
automotive and IoT
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Our strategy
Networks are the key enabler for the digitalization of
industries and the realization of the broader potential
of the metaverse.
In 2021, Nokia set out its strategy to deliver sustainable,
profitable growth by becoming a B2B technology innovation
leader, accompanied by a new purpose and operating model.
In 2023, Nokia made an evolution in this strategy and how we
deliver against it with the introduction of six strategic pillars.
These pillars are the key objectives that will define Nokia’s
success in the future and enable it to achieve its long-term
ambitions. Each of Nokia’s business groups which will
be introduced in the following sections, are focused on
implementing these strategic pillars in their respective businesses.
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The six pillars are:
Grow CSP business
faster than market
1
Expand the share of
enterprise in our business
2
Actively manage
our portfolio
CSPs will continue to be our biggest
customer segment. We will leverage our
strong technological position, investment
in technology leadership and emerging
opportunities to grow our share in key
markets, with geopolitical considerations
supporting this ambition.
Enterprise verticals and webscalers are
deploying campus networks, wide area
private wireless networks, enterprise
physical networks and data centers at an
accelerated rate to digitalize their operations.
Being a technology leader in all these
domains, we pursue these opportunities
to grow our enterprise business.
Maintaining our portfolio segments at
number one or number two position,
through several routes including active
portfolio management, is critical for a
profitable and sustainable business.
There may be cases where a leadership
position is not possible and for these
cases, we will consider alternatives.
Secure business longevity
in Nokia Technologies
4
Build new
business models
5
Develop ESG into a
competitive advantage
3
6
We are investing to ensure the sustained
competitiveness of our patent portfolio.
We will continue to pursue opportunities
from sectors outside mobile devices, such
as automotive, consumer electronics, IoT
and video services.
To broaden our customer base and
change our margin profile, we see potential
in new platform business models within
the broader ecosystem. We engage with
service providers, webscalers, industrial
giants and emerging players like app
developers and start-ups, to drive the
creation of new products, services, and
solutions, and to explore new business
models including Cloud RAN, Network as
Code and as-a-Service.
ESG is increasingly important for
customers, investors, regulators, partners
and Nokia employees. There is space in our
industry to become the ‘trusted provider’
and Nokia aims to claim this position.
Our ESG strategy lays out how we will do
this and our specific areas of focus.
The six pillars are underpinned by four enablers:
Develop future-
fit-talent
We have launched and are
executing a new people strategy
focused on growth, skills and
development. We build the right
future skills for our employees in
the technical domains identified
in our technology vision and
strategy, and the commercial
skills to support our expansion
into new domains.
Invest in long-term
research
Sustained technology leadership
is a key driver of our success:
it requires us to anticipate, shape
and invest in the next technology
waves and breakthroughs. We
continue to invest in long-term
research to ensure a leadership
position in line with our Technology
Vision 2030. We are also deeply
engaged in leading and influencing
standards and developing standard
essential patents.
Digitalize our own
operations
We are increasing the digitalization
of our own operations to lead by
example with a set of ambitious,
company-wide strategic initiatives
to increase the company’s
performance and competitiveness,
focused on efficiency, productivity
and agility in internal operations,
customer experience and R&D.
Refresh
our brand
To ensure Nokia is recognized
as a B2B technology innovation
leader, we refreshed our brand
in 2023. Our new visual identity
is emblematic of an energized,
dynamic and modern Nokia.
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Accelerating strategy execution – providing
business groups with greater autonomy
In 2021, Nokia significantly streamlined its operating model,
moving from a matrix organization and creating four P&L-
responsible business groups structured around unique
customer offerings. Since then, its business groups have
increased investments in R&D, strengthened their technology
leadership, and rebalanced their portfolio while growing faster
than the market and expanding into new growth areas.
In Q4 2023, Nokia accelerated its strategy execution through
providing its four business groups with increased operational
autonomy and agility along with embedding sales teams
directly into the business rather than the central sales
organization the company has utilized until now. This will
enable the business groups to better address opportunities in
their distinctive markets with our existing and new customers.
They will be empowered to diversify faster, build new
ecosystem partnerships, implement new business models
and invest for technology leadership.
■ Network Infrastructure has extended its technology
leadership position and is growing faster than the market
■ Mobile Networks substantially improved the
competitiveness of its products, taking a leadership
position in 5G and gaining market share
■ Cloud and Network Services has grown faster than the
market in its five growth segments, including Enterprise
private wireless, while rebalancing its portfolio
■ Nokia Technologies has expanded into areas such as
automotive, multimedia and consumer electronics,
and has signed new patent license agreements with
Apple and Samsung
Dedicated sales teams with a strong product and customer
connection will enable business groups to better seize growth
opportunities with our existing and new customers and
diversify into enterprise, webscale and government sectors.
This change will bring highly empowered teams in front of
customers that are able to make quicker decisions based
on their needs. Sales teams will collaborate across Nokia to
ensure customers continue to benefit from the breadth of all
Nokia offers.
Nokia’s lean corporate center will act as a strategic architect,
providing oversight in key areas, including target setting and
performance management and portfolio development along
with governance and compliance. The company will continue its
commitment to long-term research through Nokia Bell Labs, as
evidenced by its recent announcement of a new venture studio
and venture capital partnerships to unleash the full commercial
potential of Nokia Bell Labs technologies beyond the needs of
Nokia’s business groups.
Accompanying the move towards more autonomous business
groups and to provide investors with greater transparency in
assessing their financial performance, Nokia will begin reporting
a cash flow metric and regional sales at the business group level
in 2024.
Nokia 2016–2020
Nokia 2021–2023
Nokia 2024 and beyond
Customers
Customer Operations
Customers
Customer Experience
Customers
Sales
Sales
Sales
Sales
Business
groups
Business
groups
Operator
Centrally managed costs, supply chain, pricing.
Shared sales and support services.
Strategic controller
Financial/process/operational performance
management. Portfolio, brand, governance
and compliance.
Strategic architect
Target setting and performance management.
Portfolio strategy, purpose, brand, governance
and compliance.
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Our path to
continued
technology
leadership
As one of the industry’s leading investors in
communication technology research and development
(R&D), we drive innovation across a comprehensive
portfolio of network equipment, software, services
and licensing opportunities.
Nokia’s world-leading research and
development
We have a global network of R&D centers, each with specialties
and ecosystems built around both competencies and
technologies. Most of our near- to mid-term R&D is conducted
within the business groups’ structures and is further elaborated
in the business group-specific sections of this report.
Laying the path for Nokia’s future
technology innovation and identifying the
most promising areas for new value creation
Beyond the R&D of our business groups, Nokia’s dedicated
Strategy and Technology (S&T) organization is focused
on longer-term technology cycles. S&T is responsible for
formulating a coherent corporate strategy and establishing
a technology and architecture vision across the company.
It is also overseeing the implementation of this vision in
partnership with Nokia’s business groups.
S&T drives company-wide internal technology alignment and,
through the transfer of technologies to the business groups,
contributes to the evolution of Nokia’s portfolio to enable
continued technology leadership.
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Transfer
technologies
to Nokia BGs
Technology
vision & strategy
Security
Corporate
strategy
development
Digitalization
Strategy &
Technology
Applied
research
Nokia Bell Labs
Ecosystem
& strategic
partnerships
Fundamental
research
Nokia Bell Labs
Incubating
& venturing
Industry
standardization
Nokia Bell Labs
As Nokia’s industrial research lab, Nokia Bell Labs solves human
needs through the power of human intellect. Throughout its
nearly 100-year history, Nokia Bell Labs has been bringing
together the brightest minds in mathematics, physics,
computing and engineering to work on the world’s biggest
scientific challenges. In 2023, we added our 10th Nobel Prize
for work completed at Bell Labs with the Nobel Prize in
Chemistry awarded to our alumnus Louis Brus.
Nokia Bell Labs’ primary research areas are network
fundamentals, automation, semiconductors and devices, AI and
software systems. As an industrial research lab, we innovate with
purpose, pursuing responsible, sustainable technologies that will
have a demonstrable impact on society. Nokia Bell Labs believes
that the best research is done in an inclusive, collaborative
manner, taking multiple diverse points of view into account.
With Nokia Bell Labs, we continue our heritage of pioneering
significant innovations in the essential technologies driving
communication networks and systems. Many of the
fundamental technologies that are used in 5G standards were
invented at Nokia, and now we are focused on technology
leadership beyond 5G. We are finalizing standardization
work for the first release of the 5G-Advanced era, known as
3GPP Release 18, and have started to work on the upcoming
Release 19.
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Nokia continues to be at the forefront of 6G research. Since
January 2023, we have led Hexa-X-II, the second phase of the
European Commission’s flagship 6G initiative for research into
the next generation of wireless networks. In 2023, Nokia also
launched a first-of-its-kind 6G Lab in India to research
foundational 6G technologies like network as a sensor,
network exposure and automation.
In 2023, we achieved two key technological milestones on
the path to 6G. First, the implementation of AI and machine
learning (ML) into the radio air interface, effectively granting
6G radios the ability to learn. Secondly, we utilized new sub-
terahertz (sub-THz) spectrum frequencies to substantially
increase network capacity. At the 2023 Mobile World Congress,
we presented a live demonstration of a 6G joint communication
and sensing proof-of-concept.
In 2023, Nokia Bell Labs also set four new world records for
submarine optical communications, and optical and fixed
networks with research that set a path to long-term technology
leadership in the next generation of network infrastructures.
Nokia Bell Labs is also at the forefront of non-traditional
network research with a focus on AI and machine learning that
is needed for future advanced communication capabilities. We
believe it is important to develop AI in an ethical, responsible
and sustainable way, and this led us to create a cross-
organization AI Center of Excellence.
Nokia Bell Labs has had recent success in collaborating with
government agencies and businesses on distinct commercial
contracts. This includes additional funded agreements with the
US Government for the future of space communication and
lunar communication architecture studies with Nokia Bell Labs
being chosen by DARPA for the LunA-10 Capability Study to
design an integrated multi-service architecture to support a
thriving economy on the Moon in the next decade and beyond.
Nokia Bell Labs is regarded as a leading industry and thought
leader on lunar surface communication networks, which NASA
recently recognized by giving it the FY2023 NASA Langley
Research Center Large Business Prime Contractor of the
Year Award. Nokia Bell Labs also signed a memorandum of
understanding with Aramco Digital for joint R&D collaboration
and innovation on digitalization and industrial automation
use cases.
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Innovation leadership
Spearheaded by Nokia Bell Labs.
EUR ~150bn
invested in cutting-edge
R&D since 2000
EUR 4bn+
invested in R&D across
Nokia during 2023
Standards leadership
Ecosystem leadership through standardization.
Nokia holds key positions across all major
standardization and industry groups.
6 000+
patent families declared as
essential to 5G standards
6G
leadership in Hexa-X,
Hexa-X-II and 6G-ANNA
projects
Patent leadership
Constant renewal of industry-leading portfolio.
~20 000
patent families with vast
majority still in force in
ten years’ time
2 300+
patents filed for new
inventions in 2023
Nokia Bell Labs continues to explore new concepts that could
lead to growth in both neighboring and nascent markets. We
launched UNEXT, a new research initiative for a future Network
Software System that creates a unified networking experience
for autonomous service creation leveraging distributed
computing and new business environments. Just as Bell Labs’
invention of UNIX transformed computing, our UNEXT research
initiative is poised to transform networking, by breaking down
barriers that have traditionally prevented network elements
from interoperating.
Nokia is actively engaged in leading and influencing standards
and developing new standard-essential patents (SEPs),
shaping future technologies and systems while strengthening
its IPR portfolio.
We also pursue future growth platforms through investment
in NGP Capital innovation funds, and the in-house incubation
and commercialization of venture projects. In 2023, we saw our
first venture projects going to market and winning their first
customer deals.
We also launched new venture capital partnerships with
America’s Frontier Fund, Roadrunner Venture Studios and
Celesta Capital to aid in the creation and funding of spinouts
that can maximize the commercial potential of Nokia Bell Labs
innovations and the creation of long-term value for Nokia.
In S&T, we are also focused on enabling Nokia to evolve as
a best-in-class digital enterprise and identifying security
requirements, trends and evolving risks, to position Nokia
as a trusted security partner for the 5G era and beyond.
“Nokia is actively engaged
in leading and influencing standards
and developing new standard-
essential patents (SEPs), shaping
future technologies and systems
while strengthening its IPR portfolio.”
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Our Technology
Strategy 2030
The network is critical to realizing the enormous range
of potential that emerging innovations and technologies
such as AI, the metaverse and the cloud open in the
communication provider, industrial, enterprise and
consumer spheres as we approach 2030.
In 2023, we revealed our Technology Strategy 2030, a roadmap
to emerging technologies and future network architecture.
Unparalleled technological advancement will drive major
changes in the way we live and work in the upcoming decade.
The global rate of technology adoption will be impacted
by trends such as a deepening focus on environmental
sustainability, cybersecurity and inclusion. Advances in
semiconductors, software, artificial intelligence and machine
learning, metaverse technologies, Web3 and cloud technologies
will continue to accelerate. These technologies will significantly
extend the scope of what is possible, connecting and merging
the human, physical and digital worlds to help solve some of
the greatest global challenges we face.
Building on our Technology Vision 2030, describing how we
expect emerging technologies to impact the world in the
coming years, Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 outlines the
insights, priorities and actions necessary for businesses to
remain proactive in response to these accelerating technological
advancements and the digital economy interplay and how,
together with our customers and the industry, we must evolve
networks to meet the challenges of tomorrow and beyond.
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Network demand continues to accelerate
Network traffic is continuing to grow and will rise dramatically
as AI, ML, extended reality (XR), digital twins, automation, and
billions of additional devices proliferate. According to our new
Global Network Traffic 2030 report, end-user data traffic
demand will increase at a compounded annual growth rate
of 22% to 25% from 2022 through 2030 and global network
traffic demand is expected to reach between 2 443 and
3 109 exabytes per month in 2030.
Our Technology Strategy 2030 addresses the interplay of
expanding technologies, the impact on network capabilities
and demand and how Nokia will stay ahead of evolving
customer requirements. In the years ahead, networks will
undergo significant evolution and must become cognitive
and automated ecosystems capable of addressing the
transformative needs and operating models of diverse
organizations, industries and consumers.
Future network architecture
The network architecture of the future will need to be more
dynamic and agile, to swiftly adapt to the shifting landscape
of applications and service demands, as well as new business
and operating models. We have developed a future network
architecture that leverages network digital twin technology as
a central building block. The architecture brings networks and
clouds together to optimize both the user experience and
resource utilization. This future network brings enhancements
in management and orchestration with the help of digital twin
technology and AI to deliver optimal life-cycle management
of deployed assets and applications. Unified Application
Programming Interfaces (APIs) facilitate the development
of an ecosystem where services and applications can be easily
developed, deployed, and interoperated through the network.
To achieve our goals over the coming years we will continue to
anticipate future challenges for our customers and understand
how emerging technologies impact their evolving networks,
infrastructures and business models through continuous
assessment, monitoring and governance of our technology
strategy, which guides our portfolio development.
“Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 outlines the insights, priorities and
actions necessary for businesses to remain proactive in response to
accelerating technological advancements and the digital economy
interplay and how, together with our customers and the industry, we
must evolve networks to meet the challenges of tomorrow and beyond.”
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The network and digital economy interplay
Evolution of network technologies will shape the future of the digital era
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Our history
Our history
Nokia has been adapting to the needs of an ever-changing world for over 155 years.
1865
Founded as a single
paper mill operation
1960s
Nokia became a conglomerate
comprising rubber, cable, forestry,
electronics and power-generation
businesses
2007
Entered a joint venture
with Siemens, combining
mobile and fixed-line
phone network
equipment businesses
and creating Nokia
Siemens Networks (NSN)
2011
Entered a strategic
partnership with
Microsoft to address
increasing competition
from iOS and Android
operating systems
Acquired the wireless
network equipment
division of Motorola
2013
Purchased Siemens’
stake in NSN
2014
Sold the Devices and
Services business to
Microsoft
2016
Acquired
Alcatel-Lucent,
including Bell Labs,
creating an innovation
leader in
next-generation
technology and
services
2017-
Additional acquisitions enhancing our technology
leadership such as: Deepfield, the US-based leader
in real-time analytics for IP network performance
management and security; Comptel, a Finland-based
telecommunications software company; Unium, a
Seattle-based software company that specializes
in solving complex wireless networking problems
for use in mission-critical and residential Wi-Fi
applications; and Elenion, a US-based company
focusing on silicon photonics technology
2023
Renewed Nokia brand to establish
a clear position for Nokia as a B2B
technology innovation leader
Continued to actively manage its
business portfolio, e.g. through the
agreed sale of its Device Management
and Service Management Platform
businesses, and the divestment
of its VitalQIP products. Announced
the acquisition of Fenix Group
Milestones
Innovations
1865
1926
Brought sound to
motion pictures*
* Bell Telephone Laboratories (1925-1984). Following its acquisition
by Nokia in 2016, it was renamed Nokia Bell Labs.
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1960
2000
2012
2012
2017
2023
1947
Developed the transistor, a tiny
device that revolutionized the
entire electronics industry*
1954
Created the solar cell, enabling
the conversion of the sun’s
energy into electricity*
1958
Developed the laser, creating
the foundation for fiber optics*
1962
Launched the first communications
satellite, Telstar 1, into orbit enabling
the first ever broadcast of live television
between the US and Europe*
1969
Developed Unix, the software system
that made the large-scale networking
of diverse computing systems and the
internet practical*
1982
Introduced both the first fully digital
local telephone exchange in Europe
and the world’s first NMT car phone
1991
Enabled the first GSM
call using a Nokia phone
over the Nokia-built
network of Finnish
communications
service provider
Radiolinja
1998
Became the
world’s largest
manufacturer of
mobile phones
2001
Invented MIMO (Multiple-Input and
Multiple-Output), a key element of
a large number of modern wireless
systems, that allows for greater
throughput without increasing
bandwidth requirements*
2006
Developed Softrouter, a routing
architecture permitting the
development of a programmable,
open network infrastructure to allow
easier deployment of new services
that make use of exposed network
capabilities*
Developed XG-FAST technology, enabling service
providers to generate fiber-like speeds of more
than 10Gbps over short distances using existing
copper infrastructure
2014
2017
Developed Probabilistic Constellation Shaping,
an innovative technology to get the most
out of each fiber, irrespective of its length
and capabilities
Opened the world’s first live
end-to-end 5G lab, the Future X Lab
in Murray Hill, New Jersey, US
2019
2020
Selected by NASA to build and deploy
the first end-to-end LTE solution on
the lunar surface
Enabled commercial deployment of
the world’s first 5G liquid cooling
solution
Set the 5G speed world record
Responsible AI
2021
of robots
2022
the US
Developed the Resh
programming language to take
control of and manage a fleet
Showcased the first 100Gb/s
fiber broadband technology in
Launched the Advanced Security
Testing and Research (ASTaR) lab
in Dallas – the first end-to-end
5G testing lab in the US focused
solely on cybersecurity
Introduced the 6 pillars of
2023
Achieved two key 6G
technological milestones:
the implementation of AI
and machine learning into
the radio air interface and
proof-of-concept of 6G
joint communication and
sensing capability
Added our 10th Nobel Prize for
work completed at Bell Labs,
with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
awarded to our alumnus
Louis Brus
World-record 2.4 Tb/s optical
transmission over a single
wavelength
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2011
Entered a strategic
partnership with
Microsoft to address
increasing competition
from iOS and Android
operating systems
Acquired the wireless
network equipment
division of Motorola
2013
Purchased Siemens’
stake in NSN
2014
Sold the Devices and
Services business to
Microsoft
2016
Acquired
Alcatel-Lucent,
including Bell Labs,
creating an innovation
leader in
next-generation
technology and
services
2017-
Additional acquisitions enhancing our technology
leadership such as: Deepfield, the US-based leader
in real-time analytics for IP network performance
management and security; Comptel, a Finland-based
telecommunications software company; Unium, a
Seattle-based software company that specializes
in solving complex wireless networking problems
for use in mission-critical and residential Wi-Fi
applications; and Elenion, a US-based company
focusing on silicon photonics technology
2023
Renewed Nokia brand to establish
a clear position for Nokia as a B2B
technology innovation leader
Continued to actively manage its
business portfolio, e.g. through the
agreed sale of its Device Management
and Service Management Platform
businesses, and the divestment
of its VitalQIP products. Announced
the acquisition of Fenix Group
2012
2017
2023
2014
Developed XG-FAST technology, enabling service
providers to generate fiber-like speeds of more
than 10Gbps over short distances using existing
copper infrastructure
2017
Developed Probabilistic Constellation Shaping,
an innovative technology to get the most
out of each fiber, irrespective of its length
and capabilities
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2019
Opened the world’s first live
end-to-end 5G lab, the Future X Lab
in Murray Hill, New Jersey, US
2020
Selected by NASA to build and deploy
the first end-to-end LTE solution on
the lunar surface
Enabled commercial deployment of
the world’s first 5G liquid cooling
solution
Set the 5G speed world record
2021
Developed the Resh
programming language to take
control of and manage a fleet
of robots
2022
Showcased the first 100Gb/s
fiber broadband technology in
the US
Launched the Advanced Security
Testing and Research (ASTaR) lab
in Dallas – the first end-to-end
5G testing lab in the US focused
solely on cybersecurity
Introduced the 6 pillars of
Responsible AI
2023
Achieved two key 6G
technological milestones:
the implementation of AI
and machine learning into
the radio air interface and
proof-of-concept of 6G
joint communication and
sensing capability
Added our 10th Nobel Prize for
work completed at Bell Labs,
with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
awarded to our alumnus
Louis Brus
World-record 2.4 Tb/s optical
transmission over a single
wavelength
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Network
Infrastructure
Network Infrastructure delivers fixed access, IP
routing, data center networks and optical transport,
both terrestrial and subsea, for business-critical and
mission-critical applications for CSP, enterprise and
webscale customers.
“Network Infrastructure maintained
focus in 2023 – despite market-driven
challenges in the latter part of the
year – continuing to bring innovative
technologies to customers worldwide.”
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FEDERICO GUILLÉN
PRESIDENT, NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
2023 in brief
In 2023, Network Infrastructure’s net sales declined by
11% from 2022, based on a strong first half with a more
challenging latter part to the year. While a build-up in
customer inventory – along with macroeconomic
uncertainty – acted to depress revenue, strong demand
for our technology innovation helped raise segment
operating margin by 90 basis points to 13.1%.
■ First to announce the manufacture of broadband
network electronics products for the U.S. BEAD program
■ Chosen by GFiber Labs (Google Fiber) to deliver a 20 Gig
service to residential and enterprise customers with
existing fiber networks
■ Began Swisscom’s service migration to a new high-
capacity optical transport network
■ Selected by OpenColo to expand data center site
connectivity using 800GE routing interfaces
■ Began work with Nomios Group to triple capacity for the
GÉANT European research network: the first research
network to deploy 800GE routing interfaces
■ Completed the Amitié subsea cable system – the highest
capacity transoceanic communications cable ever
deployed – in a project led by Aqua Comms, Meta,
Microsoft and Vodafone
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Market overview
During 2023, technology developments such as the emergence
of generative AI and high profile announcements of plans
for virtual reality devices underpinned our belief – supported
by the research work of Nokia Bell Labs – that demand for
connectivity will continue to grow over time to support
pervasive technologies including digitalization and the
metaverse. At the same time Network Infrastructure saw a
number of short-term challenges that made for a tough latter
part of the year. These range from a build-up of customer
inventory in response to the recent supply chain crunch to
some delays in customer investment prompted by ongoing
macroeconomic uncertainty.
In the face of these challenges, Network Infrastructure’s
strategy remains concentrated on technology leadership and
customer focus. We launched several significant new products
during 2023. These include the PSE6-s photonic service
engine, which delivers a competitive edge in terms of scale,
performance and sustainability; the 7730 Service Interconnect
Router, using our new FPcx silicon and run under Nokia SR Linux
to bring significant benefits to customers in terms of security,
capability, power and speed; and the industry’s first carrier-
grade Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio, three times faster than Wi-Fi 6
and based on our innovative Corteca software, designed to
help customers monetize their networks. As a result, we have
maintained or grown market share in all of our businesses,
made progress in the enterprise customer segment and laid
the foundation for future profitable growth.
The estimated Network Infrastructure addressable market,
excluding Submarine Networks for 2023 was EUR 43 billion.
Business overview and organization
Our business divisions are: Fixed Networks, IP Networks,
Optical Networks and Submarine Networks.
Fixed Networks is a leading provider of access infrastructure
(fiber and copper), in-home Wi-Fi solutions, cloud solutions and
virtualization. In 2023, we maintained our leading position in
passive optical networks(1) and we have more than 400 fiber
customers in 130 countries. We are leaders in 25G-PON (now
being deployed by Google Fiber) as well as XGS-PON. Fixed
Networks continues to play a leading role in the dynamic fixed
wireless access market, with 50 FWA 5G deployments (including
mmWave) globally. In 2023, additions to our portfolio included
the industry’s first carrier-grade Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio,
new 5G FWA devices and extensions to our software offerings
including the Corteca home connectivity solution to enable
CSPs to better monetize their networks. Nokia was also the first to
announce the manufacturing of broadband network electronics
products for the U.S. BEAD government stimulus program.
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IP Networks is the leading global vendor in IP edge routing in
EMEA(2) and holds the number two position in the global total
routing market (excluding China)(3). The business delivers high-
performance IP access, aggregation, edge and core routing
solutions with a focus on service provider, mission-critical
enterprise, and webscale networks. Named a ‘leader’ and
‘outperformer’ in 2023 for data center fabric solutions by
Gigaom, we deliver advanced data center networking solutions
for telco, webscale and enterprise cloud requirements. In 2023,
we continued to lead the market in next generation 800 Gigabit
Ethernet IP routing, announcing wins with Nomios Group for
the GÉANT European research network and with etisalat by
e& UAE. We were chosen to deploy 800GE links in the world’s
fastest live supercomputing network showcase at the SC 2023
conference. IP Networks expanded its portfolio during the
year with the launch of the 7730 Service Interconnect Router
product family and FPcx fully programmable routing silicon.
This will bring the power of Nokia’s routing portfolio to new
parts of the network and new mission-critical and CSP
customers.
Optical Networks is a leader in optical transport networks for
metro, regional and long-haul applications and collaborates
with our Submarine Networks on innovation-led subsea
applications. We hold the number two position in the optical
market worldwide, excluding China(4). We have more than
100 customers for our fifth generation Photonic Service Engine
coherent digital signal processor, PSE-V, which was launched in
2020. And, in Q1 2023, we announced the PSE-6s, a ground-
breaking new solution that sets new milestones in scale,
performance and sustainability for optical transport networks.
These include unmatched 2.4Tb/s scale; three times the
previous reach for 800 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) wavelengths
and sustainable network evolution with 60 percent less network
power consumption per 100 Gbit equivalent, by comparison
with earlier generations. PSE-6s was used by GlobalConnect to
demonstrate a record-breaking 1.2Tb/s coherent transmission
over a single wavelength in a live network and has also been
demonstrated in live networks by customers including Colt
and network wholesaler, lyntia.
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Submarine Networks continues to be a leader in the growing
undersea telecoms networks segment(5), which today carries
99% of worldwide internet traffic. As the industry’s only
end-to-end turnkey supplier, Submarine Networks is able
to capitalize on projects from a diverse range of customers
including CSPs, hyperscalers, private investors and energy
solutions companies. With a substantial backlog of projects
supporting demand in 2024 and 2025, Submarine Networks
has significant long-term prospects, which we are addressing
with investments in R&D in areas including capacity increase,
terrestrial/submarine integration and solutions in the area
of environmental standard development.
Competition
Our competitors include Huawei and ZTE, along with Calix
and Adtran (Fixed Networks), Cisco and Juniper (IP Networks),
Ciena and Infinera (Optical Networks), and Subcom and NEC
(Submarine Networks).
(1) Number one position globally in xPON OLT shipments and number one in XGS-PON
OLT/ONT globally. Number one in G.fast globally. All data, Dell’Oro, September 2023.
(2) Dell’Oro, 2Q23 four-quarter rolling average.
(3) Dell’Oro 2Q23.
(4) Omdia Q3 2023.
(5) Nokia’s own estimate.
2.4 Tb/s
Optical transport enabled by Nokia’s new PSE-6s super
coherent optical engines
150 million
Passive optical network (PON) lines shipped to broadband
providers around the world by Nokia by end 2023 (includes
5 million XGS-PON and 1 million 25G PON-enabled lines)
65%
Reduction in IP network operations costs with the Nokia
Network Services Platform network automation platform
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Networks
Mobile Networks creates products and services
covering all mobile technology generations.
Its portfolio includes products for radio access
networks and microwave radio links for transport
networks, solutions for network management,
as well as network planning, optimization, network
deployment and technical support services.
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PRESIDENT, MOBILE NETWORKS
“2023 saw Mobile Networks making
progress in securing technology
leadership with new portfolio
launches for high-performance,
energy-efficient wireless networks.
Customer satisfaction scores reached
the highest levels since 2016, and we
also grew our customer base and
took market share, despite the severe
decline of addressable market.”
2023 in brief
In 2023, Mobile Networks net sales declined 8% to
EUR 9.8 billion. We delivered a segment operating margin
of 7.4% thanks to improved product cost competitiveness,
cost control measures, lower variable pay and strong
execution.
■ Reached 319 commercial 5G deals and had more than
710 private wireless customers, with 159 in 5G
■ Launched new AirScale massive MIMO radios and ultra-
performance AirScale baseband powered by ReefShark,
bringing higher capacity and connectivity, network
performance, power efficiency and easy deployment
■ Launched anyRAN to drive Cloud RAN partnerships
enabling flexibility for mobile network operators
and enterprises
■ Announced acquisition of Fenix Group in the US,
which strengthens our offering to the defense sector
■ Developed new sales channels for Private Wireless
networks via partnerships with Cisco, HPE/Athonet
and Microsoft Azure
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Market overview
The estimated Mobile Networks addressable market(1) for 2023
was EUR 43 billion and is estimated to have declined 13% in
2023. At the end of 2022 this market was expected to grow
5% in FY2023.
Nokia was impacted by industry-wide macroeconomic
uncertainty in 2023, resulting in customers pausing spending,
especially in North America. The resulting drop in revenues
was partly offset by India’s rapid 5G deployment. The market
outlook continues to be uncertain, but we see a substantial
need for operators to invest in 5G globally with only
approximately 25% of the potential mid-band 5G high-capacity
base stations so far deployed outside China. We also see
opportunities to grow in Private Wireless networks, Cloud RAN,
and 3GPP RAN solutions for the defense sector.
Business overview and organization
Despite the challenging macroeconomic environment and
losing the RAN business with AT&T in the United States, Nokia
continued to grow its Radio Access Networks market share.
According to Dell’Oro, Nokia has increased its 5G RAN market
share (excl. China) faster than any competitor since Q1 2022.(2)
While continuing major 5G deployments for Bharti Airtel and
Reliance Jio in India, Nokia announced new 5G deals in 2023,
for example, with MTN in South Africa, Orange and Zain in
Jordan, Antina in Singapore, Charter Communications in the
United States, Eastlink in Canada, and Virgin Media O2 in the
United Kingdom. Nokia was also selected by Deutsche Telekom
for the deployment of a commercial Open RAN network.
This deal marks a significant return for Nokia into Deutsche
Telekom’s network in Germany. At the same time, against the
backdrop of a challenging market outlook, we began to take
proactive measures to reduce our cost base to secure long-
term profitable growth.
Supporting our strategy to diversify our customer base, we
shared developing new sales channels for Private Wireless
networks via partnerships with Cisco, HPE/Athonet and
Microsoft Azure. We also announced the acquisition of Fenix
Group in the United States, which strengthens our offering
to the defense sector.
In 2023, Mobile Networks launched new additions to its
AirScale radio access network portfolio, powered by the latest
ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) technology. Those include
new high-performance Massive MIMO radios as well as new
baseband capacity and control cards, ready for 5G-Advanced
and delivering unprecedented connectivity, capacity, and
energy efficiency.
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#2
in 4G/5G Radio Access Networks global market share,
excluding China
319
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We also launched anyRAN, a new approach that leverages
collaboration with leading cloud infrastructure and computing
hardware suppliers. The approach offers flexibility of choice
for operators and enterprises on their evolution path towards
Cloud RAN and ensures high performance, energy efficiency,
resiliency, service and feature parity, and security across hybrid
networks of co-existing Cloud RAN and purpose-built RAN.
We continued integrating artificial intelligence and machine
learning capabilities into our products and solutions, for
example in our new network management solutions, as well as
in services where AI/ML-based safety crew checks, digital site
surveys and driverless acceptance solutions improve the
health, safety and service delivery quality of our field teams.
Furthermore, we introduced new radios in our Wavence
microwave transport portfolio, which help expand 5G capacity
and coverage, to support the connectivity needs of
communications service providers, enterprises and industries.
Mobile Networks proactively develops new approaches to
building networks. In 2023 for example, we showcased an
industry-first successful aggregation of 5G Standalone
spectrum using Five Components Carrier Aggregation (5CCA)
in sub-6 GHz spectrum, together with Qualcomm and T-Mobile
in the US. Nokia also achieved sustained average downlink
speeds of over 2 Gbps using millimeter wave spectrum for 5G
Fixed Wireless Access, over a distance of almost 11 kilometers.
With AST SpaceMobile, we achieved 5G cellular broadband
connectivity from space using everyday smartphones with
Nokia technology.
Competition
The RAN market is a highly consolidated market. Our main
competitors are Huawei, Ericsson, Samsung and ZTE, but there
are also a number of smaller competitors competing in specific
technology or regional sub-segments, such as NEC and Fujitsu.
In microwave, our key competitors include Ceragon, NEC and
Aviat, alongside Huawei and Ericsson.
(1) Excluding China, Russia and Belarus.
(2) Dell’Oro Group Inc., Mobile RAN quarterly report 4Q23 (rolling 4Q).
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Cloud and
Network
Services
Cloud and Network Services (CNS) serves
communications service providers, enterprises,
hyperscale customers, digital developers and
partners. Our strategy is focused on a new
digital ecosystem encompassing 5G Core, secure
autonomous operations, private wireless and campus
edge, Network as Code and SaaS. These fast-growing
areas are important to our customer base, are the
focal point of CNS investment priorities, and reflect
our view of the digital ecosystem that is essential to
5G value creation.
2023 in brief
Net sales declined 4% year-on-year while our operational
discipline contributed to an approximately 3 percentage
point increase in the segment operating margin. These
results were accompanied by a host of customer wins and
deployments, as well as the introduction of new products
and services, including the following key developments:
■ Launching our Network as Code platform to accelerate
network programmability and monetization
■ Introducing a new 4G and 5G Core Network software solution
to meet the mission critical needs of enterprise verticals
■ Seeing Nokia AVA for Energy SaaS solution chosen by O2
Telefónica Germany to curb energy use
■ Adding 150 new enterprise campus private wireless
customers, including Husky Terminal and The Ocean Cleanup
■ Being selected by Belgium’s Citymesh for our 5G-connected
drone platform to establish the world’s first nationwide
drone network
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PRESIDENT, CLOUD AND NETWORK SERVICES
Market overview
The necessity of monetizing 5G networks and services,
deepening AI into network solutions and management, and
transitioning to as-a-Service models requires our customers
to find new ways to generate returns on their digital assets,
reduce complexity, and mitigate security risks for their
mission-critical networks.
We support that work by delivering cloud-native software
solutions and services that strengthen network efficiency,
self-protection and self-healing, and energy management; by
deploying industrial solutions that drive digital transformation
and Industry 4.0; and by helping our customers automate
network operations and manage security.
The estimated CNS addressable market in 2023 was
approximately EUR 26.8 billion.
“Our consistent focus on helping
customers and partners create new value
and transform their business operations
enabled CNS to deliver another year of
meaningful progress in executing our
strategy and managing our portfolio.
This was highlighted by the launch of
our strategic Network as Code platform
and our announcement to make Red Hat
the primary infrastructure platform for
our Core Network applications.”
Business overview and organization
In 2023, CNS was composed of five units: Business Applications,
Cloud and Cognitive Services, Core Networks, Enterprise Campus
Edge Solutions, and Network Monetization Platform.
In October 2023, Nokia announced operational changes to help
the company execute more quickly on its strategy. As part of that
announcement, CNS made the decision to integrate Core Networks
and Business Applications into three new units: Product &
Engineering, Services & Care, and Emerging Technologies. Those
changes took effect 1 January 2024. The Cloud & Cognitive
Services, Enterprise Campus Edge Solutions, and Network
Monetization Platform units were not impacted by
the organizational changes.
Our growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model
supports each unit to help customers transition to greater
network flexibility and achieve faster time to value.
The Network Monetization Platform unit introduced another
critical ecosystem enabler in September 2023 with our Network
as Code platform that allows application developers and CSPs
to accelerate the work of producing software applications for
new enterprise, industrial and consumer use cases, and
monetizing 5G and 4G network assets beyond basic connectivity.
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Nokia had the most CSP customers of 5G
Standalone Core in the industry, with
107
at the end of 2023
We continued to have marketplace leadership
in private wireless networking with more than
customers; of which
710
159
are 5G
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During the year, we made solid progress actively managing
our portfolio, with announcements to divest Nokia’s VitalQIP
products to Cygna Labs Corp; to make Red Hat the primary
infrastructure platform for Nokia Core Network applications;
and to sell Nokia’s Device Management and Service
Management Platform businesses to Lumine Group Inc.
Competition
The market in which we compete has vendors and other
industry participants which may on occasion be a customer, a
partner, or a direct competitor, depending on the nature of the
engagement. We are regularly building and nurturing alliances
with partners such as IT vendors, hyperscalers, and systems
integrators, which are increasingly influential in this space.
The competitive environment comprises many networking
companies, infrastructure and application software suppliers,
services specialists, hyperscalers, cloud providers, and a wide
range of industry segment businesses.
In 2023, Nokia was ranked #1 again by Omdia for our Core
portfolio breadth and competitiveness strength(1); rated #1
again in automated assurance by Analysys Mason(2); rated #1 in
network automation software by Appledore Research(3); rated
by Kaleido Intelligence as the #1 Champion in Private Network
Hardware, Private Network Software, and Private Network
Management(4); rated as a leader in service orchestration by
GlobalData(5); and ranked as an industry leader in network
security by GigaOm for our extended detection response
market (XDR) security platform(6).
Nokia had the most CSP customers of 5G Standalone Core
in the industry, with a total of 107 at the end of 2023.
We continued to have marketplace leadership in private
wireless networking with 710 customers; of which 159 are 5G.
(1) Omdia Market Landscape: Core 2023, June 2023.
(2)
Analysys Mason, Automated assurance: worldwide market shares 2022, September
2023.
Appledore Research, Leading Suppliers in Network Automation Software, June 2023
Kaleido Intelligence, Connectivity Vendor Hub: Private Networks 2023, 24 October,
2023.
(3)
(4)
(5) GlobalData, Network Service Orchestration: Competitive Landscape Assessment,
August 2023.
(6) GigaOM, GigaOm Radar for Extended Detection and Response (XDR), April 2023.
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Technologies
Nokia Technologies is responsible for managing
Nokia’s patent portfolio and monetizing Nokia’s
intellectual property, including patents, technologies
and the Nokia brand.
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PRESIDENT, NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES
“We are delighted to have signed new
patent license agreements with Apple
and Samsung this year. Together
these provide long-term financial
stability to our licensing business.”
2023 in brief
Net sales for the full year decreased 32% to EUR 1 085 million
and segment operating profit decreased 39% to
EUR 734 million. Significant progress was made with
smartphone license renewals and expansion into
growth areas:
■ Drove innovation, filing patents on over 2 300 new
inventions, and reaching 6 000 patent families declared
as essential to the 5G standard
■ Signed over 50 new patent license agreements including
new agreements with Apple and Samsung
■ Expanded patent licensing efforts into new areas such
as video streaming
■ Our voice codec was selected as the Immersive Voice
and Audio Services (IVAS) standard by the Third
Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
■ Commenced legal action against Amazon and HP for the
unauthorized use of Nokia’s video-related technologies.
Market overview
Nokia Technologies is responsible for managing Nokia’s
patent portfolio and monetizing Nokia’s intellectual property,
encompassing patents, technologies and the Nokia brand.
This effort builds on Nokia’s continued innovation leadership,
long-term investment in research and development, and
decades of driving technology standards development.
Licensees pay royalty fees for the use of our technology,
which we reinvest, along with additional investment, into
developing the next generation of inventions.
Net sales for the full year decreased 32% to EUR 1 085 million
and segment operating profit decreased 39% at EUR 734
million. We signed over 50 new patent license agreements
across our licensing programs, including new agreements
with Apple and Samsung, and continued to make progress in
our patent licensing growth areas with new deals in IoT and
Multimedia. And at the beginning of 2024, we agreed new 5G
cross-license agreements with OPPO and vivo, resolving all
pending patent litigation between the parties. Nokia will receive
royalty payments from OPPO and vivo, along with catch-up
payments to cover non-payment during the dispute period.
Business overview and organization
Nokia Technologies has three business areas: Patent Licensing
of Nokia’s patent portfolio, Technology Licensing of Nokia’s
technologies for integration into consumer devices, and Brand
Partnerships for licensing the Nokia brand.
Patent Licensing: We manage the Nokia patent portfolio,
working with other Nokia business groups, and continue to
grow our patent licensing and monetization activities, which
drive most of Nokia Technologies’ net sales. The core of our
business is the mobile devices licensing program, where we
have agreements with most major smartphone vendors. We
also have patent licensing programs for automotive, consumer
electronics, IoT and video services.
Technology Licensing: We license our OZO Audio and OZO
Playback multimedia technologies to smartphone and camera
manufacturers, and drive advanced audio and video research
and standardization, along with product incubation for new,
immersive voice and video solutions.
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Brand Partnerships: Nokia has a strategic agreement with HMD
Global Oy (HMD) granting HMD an exclusive global license to
create Nokia-branded mobile phones and tablets. Under the
agreement, Nokia receives royalty payments from HMD for
sales of Nokia branded mobile phones and tablets, covering
both brand and patent licensing. The licensing agreement will
expire by March 2026. In September 2023, HMD announced
plans to transition to a multi-brand strategy which will include
an HMD original range along with Nokia branded phones.
Innovation and standards leadership
Nokia has defined many of the fundamental technologies used
in virtually all mobile devices and has a leading role in open
standardization. Since 2000, Nokia has invested around
EUR 150 billion in research and development (R&D). As a result,
we own one of the broadest and strongest patent portfolios
in the telecommunications sector with around 20 000 patent
families (each family can comprise several individual patents).
We own a leading share of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in
every generation of cellular standards, with over 6 000 patent
families declared as essential to the 5G standard. Our portfolio
also covers significant multimedia assets, particularly in video
compression technology, which allows large files to be shared
across the internet. The work of Nokia’s inventors in video
research and standardization has been recognized with
numerous prestigious awards, including five Technology &
Engineering Emmy® Awards.
Our inventors also continue to lead in voice communication.
In 2023, the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
selected the Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS) codec,
developed together with our partners, as the next generation
voice coding standard. IVAS brings spatial audio to mobile
communications for the first time, enabling more immersive
calls by capturing and sharing the full spatial audio scene.
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Nokia was one of the first companies in the world to achieve
the globally recognized ISO 9001 certification for our high-
quality patent portfolio management processes. Our patent
portfolio has a long lifetime, with the vast majority of patents
still in force in ten years’ time. We continue to refresh our
portfolio with new inventions every year. In 2023, we filed
patent applications on more than 2 300 new inventions,
enabling 5G networks, connected 5G devices and more.
As we continue to invest heavily in R&D and standardization,
the annual number of filings is expected to grow.
patent families declared as essential to the 5G standard
6 000+
5 000+
multimedia inventions
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Supply chain,
sourcing and
manufacturing
In 2023, Nokia’s supply chain delivery capability was
fully restored after the previous years’ constraints.
This year, we focused on managing customer demand
and further developing our risk management capabilities.
We continued to optimize our manufacturing,
distribution and supplier network across the regions.
on a component level, increasing the flexibility to react to
any potential short-term product type changes.
Cost inflation throughout the supply chain continued to impact
our margins, but through sustained focus on improving our
product cost and careful management of our customer pricing,
we were able to keep this under control.
Nokia’s supply chain is essential for our customers, our
business, and for managing customer demand and supply for
our hardware, software and contract manufactured products.
Our end-to-end operations include sourcing, demand and
supply planning, manufacturing, distribution and logistics.
In 2023, we purchased over EUR 13 billion worth of products
and services from around 10 000 different suppliers.
While the volatile geopolitical operating environment continued
to pose challenges to our supply chain management in 2023,
global semiconductor shortages no longer created similar
disruptions as in the past few years.
Focus on risk and cost management
Throughout 2023, we saw a softening of the global demand for
our equipment, linked to the overall macroeconomic situation,
as well as inventory digestion by some customers. In this
context, we continued to work closely with our customers
to form the best possible forecast outlook in the mid and
long term. In addition, we had a strong focus on inventory
management to offset potential excess risks.
Furthermore, we developed our risk management capabilities
supported by increased digitalization and automation
to navigate the rapidly changing business environment.
Inventories and safety buffers were largely kept upstream
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Building resilience through strong
partnerships and a regional approach
As we further develop a robust and sustainable supply
chain that can best serve our customers, maintaining focus
on resilience is critical. We continuously optimize our
manufacturing, distribution and supplier network across the
regions in which we operate to better serve our customers.
We also further leverage artificial intelligence and machine
learning capabilities to better develop our supply chain and
factory network.
Our geographically dispersed manufacturing network consists
of both our own manufacturing (18% of the network) and
contract manufacturing partners to minimize geographic and
geopolitical risks. Our network is strategically located around
the world which breaks down by number of sites as: Europe
23%, Asia Pacific, Japan/India 30%, China 35% and the
Americas 13%. Each year our spending by location will vary
depending on our regional demand and in 2023 our spending
was approximately broken down as: Europe 27%, Asia Pacific,
Japan/India 42%, Greater China 18% and Americas 13%.
Our regional approach will not only enable us to deliver
a more rapid response to our customers’ needs, but also
reduce transportation costs and CO2 emissions.
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Sustainability enablement and innovation
We clearly communicate our Third-party Code of Conduct and Nokia Supplier Requirements,
incorporating the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct requirements, to our
suppliers. These include standards for responsible sourcing in key areas such as the environment
and human rights. Adherence to the standards is checked through audits and EcoVadis
documentation assessments, before being followed-up via one-on-one sessions and webinars
on various ESG topics.
In 2023, we conducted supplier on-site audits to ensure good visibility over labor rights, health
and safety and environmental issues. The number of audits significantly increased during 2023
as COVID-related restrictions were removed.
We are committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain by 50% by 2030,
in line with our science-based target. Our own factories are on track to reach 100% renewable
electricity by 2025. We also work closely with the entirety of our supply chain to develop new
digital solutions and product innovations to cut emissions.
In 2023, we continued to work with our electronics manufacturing services suppliers to track
their roadmap activities as we look to achieve the mutually agreed target that the Nokia portion
of their manufacturing reaches net zero by 2030. We also expanded deep dives into the
roadmap designs for our energy-intense component supplier categories such as integrated
circuits, semi-discretes, and printed wiring boards. As part of our circularity program, we
introduced recycled material content targets to our mechanical suppliers and we recognized
supplier climate and circularity innovations via our Supplier Diamond Award.
“Design for Environment” is an integral part of our supply chain sustainability strategy. It aims
to ensure Nokia products are in line with our policies and goals for product stewardship and
environmental sustainability. We therefore continued to collaborate with our suppliers to
encourage sustainable solutions in transportation, logistics and packaging, using alternative
materials and optimized designs to deliver sustainable product packaging, reducing use of virgin
plastics, and increasing recycled content materials. As an example, this year we have deployed
FiberFlute and honeycomb cardboard solutions to replace plastic cushions in some product
deliveries. Moreover, we are piloting other fiber-based solutions to replace plastic in our repair
centers and are studying implementation on a wider scale.
Supply chain logistics is one of the areas in which we constantly look for innovative ways to
reduce our carbon footprint. As an example, together with DHL Global Forwarding (DGF), we
redesigned one of our key intercontinental logistics routes. Using a combination of transport
modes, we were able to reduce the use of air freight with a resulting 68% reduction in transport
carbon emissions compared to the previous logistics model.
We are committed to prioritizing and strengthening resilience and sustainability across the end-
to-end supply chain to help us deal effectively with challenges that arise. See the “Sustainability
and corporate responsibility” section for more information on Nokia’s sustainability targets and
achievements, including those related to supplier sustainability.
Own manufacturing
As of 31 December 2023, the production capacity for sites owned by us is noted below:
Country
China
Finland
Location and products(1)
Suzhou: radio frequency systems(3)
Oulu: base stations
France
Calais: submarine cables
Germany Hannover: radio frequency systems(4)
India
Chennai: base stations, radio controllers and transmission systems, fixed networks
UK
Greenwich: submarine cables
Productive
capacity, net
(m2)(2)
13 500
10 000
61 000
23 500
15 500
11 000
(1) We consider the production capacity of our manufacturing network to be sufficient to meet the requirements of our business.
The extent of utilization of our manufacturing facilities varies from plant to plant and from time to time during the year. None of
these facilities is subject to a material encumbrance. During 2023, Nokia disposed of the following sites: 1) Trignac: radio
frequency systems (France), 7 300 m2 net productive capacity, 2) Meriden: radio frequency systems (USA), 31 000 m2 net
productive capacity, and 3) Bydgoszcz: remanufacturing, product integration (Poland), 15 200 m2 net productive capacity. During
2022, manufacturing activities ended at the following site: Kilsyth: radio frequency systems (Australia), 5 400 m2 net productive
capacity.
Production capacity equals the total area allotted to manufacturing and to the storage of manufacturing-related materials.
In December 2022, Nokia entered into an agreement regarding the disposal of this site, and during 2023, Nokia partially disposed
of the site. As of 31 December 2023, the site’s productive capacity totaled 27 000 m2, of which the net productive capacity
attributable to Nokia was 13 500 m2. The disposal of the remaining net productive capacity is expected to be completed during
2024.
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Regulatory framework
Main corporate governance bodies of Nokia
General Meeting of Shareholders
Board of Directors
Group Leadership Team and the President and CEO
Risk management, internal control and internal audit functions at Nokia
Main procedures relating to insider administration
Auditor fees and services
Remuneration
Highlights
Remuneration Report 2023
Letter from the Chair of the Personnel Committee of the Board
Introduction
Remuneration of the Board of Directors
Remuneration of the President and CEO
Remuneration Policy
The updated Remuneration Policy for the Board of Directors
The updated Remuneration Policy for the President and CEO
Remuneration governance
Remuneration of the Nokia Group Leadership Team in 2023
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“In 2023, we continued delivering on Nokia’s commitment to strong corporate governance
and related practices. To do that, the activities of the Board of Directors are structured to
develop the Company’s strategy and to enable the Board to support and oversee
management on its delivery within a transparent governance framework.”
Select highlights in our corporate
governance during 2023
■ Our 2023 Annual General Meeting saw a record
number of shareholders and votes represented
and strong shareholder support for all the
Board’s proposals.
■ We were proud to lead the introduction of the
individual director election method in the Finnish
market and provide our shareholders with the
opportunity to consider each candidate separately
in our 2023 Annual General Meeting.
■ We implemented the Executive Officer Clawback
Policy, meeting the NYSE listing standards issued
in response to the US Securities and Exchange
Commission’s 2023 rules implementing the
incentive-based compensation recovery provisions
of the Dodd-Frank Act. In addition, we refreshed
our all-employee Clawback Policy on incentive
compensation.
■ We were pleased to host multiple meetings with our
largest shareholders to discuss Nokia’s sustainability,
remuneration and governance approach.
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This corporate governance statement is prepared in
accordance with Chapter 7, Section 7 of the Finnish Securities
Markets Act (2012/746, as amended) and the Finnish
Corporate Governance Code 2020 (the “Finnish Corporate
Governance Code”).
Regulatory framework
Our corporate governance practices comply with Finnish laws
and regulations, our Articles of Association approved by the
shareholders and corporate governance guidelines (“Corporate
Governance Guidelines”) adopted by the Board of Directors.
The Corporate Governance Guidelines reflect our commitment
to strong corporate governance. They include the directors’
responsibilities, the composition and election of the members
of the Board and its Committees, and certain other matters
relating to corporate governance. We also comply with the
Finnish Corporate Governance Code adopted by the Securities
Market Association.
We follow the rules and recommendations of Nasdaq Helsinki
and Euronext Paris as applicable to us due to the listing of our
shares on these exchanges. Furthermore, as a result of the
listing of our American Depositary Shares on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE) and our registration under the US
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we follow the applicable US
federal securities laws and regulations, including the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002 as well as the rules of the NYSE, in particular
the corporate governance standards under Section 303A of the
NYSE Listed Company Manual. We comply with these standards
to the extent such provisions are applicable to us as a foreign
private issuer.
To the extent compliance with any non-domestic rules would
conflict with the laws of Finland, we are obliged to comply with
Finnish laws and applicable regulations. There are no significant
differences in the corporate governance practices applied by
Nokia compared with those applied by US companies under the
NYSE corporate governance standards with the exception that
Nokia complies with Finnish law with respect to the approval of
equity compensation plans. Under Finnish law, stock option
plans require shareholder approval at the time of their launch.
All other plans that include the delivery of company stock in
the form of newly issued shares or treasury shares require
shareholder approval at the time of delivery of the shares
unless shareholder approval has been granted through an
authorization to the Board, a maximum of five years earlier.
The NYSE corporate governance standards require that equity
compensation plans are approved by the company’s
shareholders. Nokia aims to minimize the necessity for, or
consequences of, conflicts between the laws of Finland and
applicable non-domestic corporate governance standards.
In addition to the Corporate Governance Guidelines, the
Committees of the Board have adopted charters that define
each Committee’s main duties and operating principles. The
Board has also adopted the Code of Conduct that applies
to directors, executives, and employees of Nokia, as well as
employees of Nokia’s subsidiaries and affiliated companies
(such as joint ventures) in which Nokia owns a majority of the
shares or exercises effective control. Furthermore, the Board
has adopted the Code of Ethics and Executive Officer Clawback
Policy applicable to our key executives, including the President
and CEO, CFO and Corporate Controller.
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Corporate governance framework
General Meeting of Shareholders
External
Audit
Board of Directors
Audit, Corporate Governance and Nomination,
Personnel, Technology Committees
Internal
Audit
President and CEO
Group Leadership Team
Main corporate governance bodies of Nokia
Pursuant to the provisions of the Finnish Limited Liability
Companies Act (2006/624, as amended) (the “Finnish Companies
Act”), the legislation under which Nokia operates, and Nokia’s
Articles of Association, the control and management of Nokia
are divided among shareholders at a general meeting, the
Board, the President and CEO and the Group Leadership Team,
chaired by the President and CEO.
General Meeting of Shareholders
Nokia’s shareholders play a key role in corporate governance,
with our Annual General Meeting offering a regular opportunity
to exercise their decision-making power in Nokia. In addition,
at the meeting the shareholders may exercise their right to
speak and ask questions.
Each Nokia share entitles a shareholder to one vote at general
meetings of Nokia. The Annual General Meeting decides, among
other things, on the election and remuneration of the Board,
the adoption of annual accounts, the distribution of retained
earnings shown on the balance sheet, discharging the
members of the Board and the President and CEO from liability,
as well as on the election and fees of the external auditor and
the sustainability reporting assurer. The Remuneration Policy is
presented to the general meeting at least every four years and
the Remuneration Report annually. Resolutions of the general
meeting regarding the policy and the report are advisory
in nature.
In addition to the Annual General Meeting, an Extraordinary
General Meeting may be convened when the Board considers
such a meeting to be necessary, or when the provisions of
the Finnish Companies Act mandate that such a meeting must
be held.
The Finnish Companies Act was amended on 11 July 2022 to
enable limited liability companies to hold hybrid and virtual-
only general meetings. A virtual general meeting, as defined by
the Finnish Companies Act, is a meeting held without a physical
meeting venue, where shareholders must be able to exercise
their shareholder rights in full by virtual means, including voting
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in real time and asking questions orally during the meeting.
We believe the Finnish legislation can be considered a leading
example of protecting shareholders’ rights in virtual general
meetings. Once reliable technical methods for automated
foreign shareholder identification become available in Finland,
virtual general meetings are expected to improve the position
of nominee-registered private shareholders residing outside
of Finland, who may have been unable to attend the general
meeting in person or be represented by proxy. The benefits of
virtual general meetings would further include the ability of the
Company to hold a general meeting also under extraordinary
external circumstances such as navigating through restrictions
on physical gatherings.
In accordance with the Finnish Companies Act, the articles
of association must be amended to hold a general meeting
virtually, necessitating a two-thirds qualified majority of shares
and votes. After consulting with its largest shareholders,
Nokia is proposing to the Annual General Meeting 2024 such
amendment to its Articles of Association to allow virtual
meetings in extraordinary external circumstances and to be
prepared for all general meeting formats. Having the option of
virtual meetings included in the Articles would not preclude in-
person meetings and shareholders’ rights would always be
protected as a first priority regardless of the meeting format.
Annual General Meeting 2023 and 2024
The Annual General Meeting 2023 took place at Messukeskus
Siipi, the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, on 4 April 2023.
We were pleased to see the record number of votes cast as well
as the strong shareholder support received for all the Board’s
proposals at the Meeting. For the second consecutive year, the
turnout for the vote stood at a record high level. Also, a record
number of 108 603 shareholders representing approximately
3 190 million shares and 56.6% of all the shares and votes
in the Company participated the Annual General Meeting.
On the other hand, fewer shareholders participated in person
compared to the years before the COVID-pandemic as the
Company was offering an opportunity to cast votes in advance
and follow the meeting as well as ask questions through a live
webcast. All of the Board’s proposals were supported by more
than 92% of the votes cast.
Nokia Corporation’s Annual General Meeting 2024 is planned to
be held on 3 April 2024. The Board’s proposals to the Annual
General Meeting 2024 were published on 25 January 2024.
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Board of Directors
The operations of Nokia are managed under the direction of
the Board, within the framework set by the Finnish Companies
Act and Nokia’s Articles of Association as well as any
complementary rules of procedure as defined by the Board,
such as the Corporate Governance Guidelines and the charters
of the Board’s Committees.
Election and composition of the Board of Directors
Pursuant to the Articles of Association of Nokia, we have
a Board that is composed of a minimum of seven and a
maximum of 12 members. The members of the Board are
elected at least annually at each Annual General Meeting.
The candidates are considered individually and those receiving
the most votes shall be elected pursuant to the Finnish
Companies Act. The term of the Board members begins at the
close of the general meeting at which they were elected, or
later as resolved by the general meeting, and expires at the
close of the following Annual General Meeting. The Annual
General Meeting convenes by 30 June annually.
Our Board’s leadership structure consists of a Chair and Vice
Chair elected annually by the Board and confirmed by the
independent directors of the Board from among the Board
members upon the recommendation of the Corporate
Governance and Nomination Committee. The Chair of the
Board has certain specific duties as stipulated by Finnish law
and our Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Vice Chair of
the Board assumes the duties of the Chair of the Board in the
event the Chair is prevented from performing his or her duties.
The independent directors of the new Board also confirm
the election of the members and chairs 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 Committee’s
member qualification standards. These elections take place at
the Board’s assembly meeting following the general meeting.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee aims
to continually renew the Board to have an efficient Board
of international professionals with a diverse mix of skills,
experience and other personal qualities in line with the diversity
principles established by the Board. The Corporate Governance
and Nomination Committee considers potential director
candidates based on the short- and long-term needs of the
Company. In the process of identifying and selecting the
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candidates matching these needs and desired profiles,
the Committee engages search firms and external advisers.
Board independence
In accordance with the Corporate Governance Guidelines
adopted by the Board of Directors, the Nokia Board shall have
a majority of directors who meet the criteria for independence
as defined by the Finnish Corporate Governance Code
(independent of both the Company and any significant
shareholders who hold at least 10% or more of the total shares
or voting rights of the Company) and the rules of the NYSE.
Furthermore, all of the members of the Board Committees
shall be independent Directors under the relevant criteria for
independence required by the Finnish Corporate Governance
Code and the applicable rules of the NYSE.
The Board will monitor its compliance with these requirements
for director independence on an ongoing basis. Each independent
director is expected to notify the Chair of the Corporate
Governance and Nomination Committee, as soon as reasonably
practicable, in the event that his or her personal circumstances
change in a manner that may affect the Board’s evaluation of
such director’s independence. The Board of Directors evaluates
the independence of its members annually and, in addition
to this, on a continuous basis with the assistance of the
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee.
Board diversity
The Board has adopted principles concerning Board diversity
describing our commitment to promoting a diverse Board
composition and how diversity is embedded into our processes
and practices when identifying and proposing new Board
candidates, as well as when proposing re-election of current
Board members.
At Nokia, diversity is not a static concept but rather a relevant
mix of required elements for the Board as a whole that evolves
with time based on, among other things, the relevant business
objectives and future needs of Nokia. Board diversity is treated
as a means of improvement and development rather than
an end in itself. Diversity of our Board is considered from a
number of aspects including, but not limited to, skills and
experience, tenure, age, nationality, ethnicity, cultural and
educational backgrounds, self-declared gender identity,
as well as other individual qualities.
Nokia acknowledges and supports the resolution adopted
by the Finnish Government on 17 February 2015 on gender
equality on the boards of directors of Finnish large and mid-cap
listed companies, as well as the board gender balance directive
adopted by the European Parliament on 22 November 2022
and its forthcoming national implementation in the Finnish
Companies Act and in the Finnish Corporate Governance Code.
We report annually on our objectives relating to equal
representation of genders, the means to achieve them,
and the progress we make. We have met our aim to have at
least 40% of the Director positions held by members of
underrepresented genders. In the current Board composition,
50% of the Board members are female and in the Board
composition proposed to the Annual General Meeting 2024,
40% of the Board members are female.
Director time commitments
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
monitors closely the time commitments of the Board members
and annually reviews the Directors’ attendance rate at the
Board and Committee meetings to ensure they are able to
devote the appropriate time to the Company to carry out
their duties and responsibilities. The Corporate Governance
Guidelines of the Board include numerical limits and a process
for pre-clearance of new roles in public companies. Directors
should not serve on more than four other boards of public
companies in addition to the Nokia Board, and on no more
than three other boards of public companies in addition to the
Nokia Board, in cases where they serve as board chair or lead
independent director outside the Nokia Board. The Audit
Committee members should not serve on more than two other
audit committees of public companies in addition to the Nokia
Audit Committee. No positions in excess of these limits may be
held without prior consent by the Chair of the Board and the
Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
determining that such positions would not impair the Director’s
service on the Nokia Board or Audit Committee.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
will annually, ahead of preparing the proposal on the Board
composition, review and assess the Directors’ current and
planned time commitments outside the Company to seek
affirmation that all Directors acknowledge the time
commitment principles set forth in the Corporate
Governance Guidelines of the Board.
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Current members of the Board of Directors
Biographical details of the Board members
Sari Baldauf (Chair)
Søren Skou (Vice Chair)
Timo Ahopelto
Elizabeth Crain
Thomas Dannenfeldt
Lisa Hook
Jeanette Horan
Thomas Saueressig
Carla Smits-Nusteling
Kai Öistämö
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The number of shares or ADSs includes shares and ADSs received as director compensation as well as shares and ADSs acquired through other means. Stock options or other
equity awards that are deemed as being beneficially owned under the applicable SEC rules are not included.
The Annual General Meeting held on 4 April 2023 elected
ten members to the Board for a term ending at the close
of the next Annual General Meeting. Sari Baldauf, Thomas
Dannenfeldt, Lisa Hook, Jeanette Horan, Thomas Saueressig,
Søren Skou, Carla Smits-Nusteling and Kai Öistämö were
re-elected as Board members. Timo Ahopelto and Elizabeth
Crain were elected as new Board members. Following the
meeting, the Board re-elected Sari Baldauf to serve as Chair
and re-elected Søren Skou as the Vice Chair of the Board for
the same term.
The current members of the Board are all non-executive and
for the term that began at the Annual General Meeting 2023,
all Board members were determined to be independent of
Nokia and its significant shareholders under the Finnish
Corporate Governance Code and the NYSE rules, as applicable.
There are currently six different nationalities represented on
the Board and 50% of the Board members are female. In
addition to biographical information of the Board members,
the table in the upper right corner sets forth the number of
shares and American Depositary Shares (ADS) held by the
Board members. As at 31 December 2023, they held a total of
900 190 shares and ADSs in Nokia, representing approximately
0.02% of our total shares and voting rights excluding shares
held by the Nokia Group.
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Proposed members of the Board of Directors
Proposals of the Board of Directors to the Annual General
Meeting 2024 were published on 25 January 2024. On the
recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nomination
Committee, the Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting
that the number of Board members be ten. Jeanette Horan has
informed the Committee that she will no longer be available to
serve on the Nokia Board of Directors after the Annual General
Meeting. Consequently, on the recommendation of the
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee, the Board
proposes that the following nine current Board members be re-
elected as members of the Nokia Board of Directors for a term
ending at the close of the next Annual General Meeting: Timo
Ahopelto, Sari Baldauf, Elizabeth Crain, Thomas Dannenfeldt,
Lisa Hook, Thomas Saueressig, Søren Skou, Carla Smits-Nusteling
and Kai Öistämö.
Furthermore, the Board proposes, on the recommendation
of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee,
that Michael McNamara, former Executive Vice President and
Chief Information Officer of Target Corporation, be elected to
the Board for a term ending at the close of the next Annual
General Meeting.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee will
propose in the assembly meeting of the new Board of Directors
that Sari Baldauf be re-elected to serve as Chair of the Board
and Søren Skou be re-elected to serve as Vice Chair of the
Board, subject to their election to the Board of Directors. The
Board composition proposed to the Annual General Meeting
2024 has representation of six nationalities and 40% of the
proposed members are female.
The proposed members of the Board are non-exeucutive and
for the term beginning at the Annual General Meeting 2024
they have been determined to be independent of Nokia
and its significant shareholders under the Finnish Corporate
Governance Code and the rules of the NYSE. Any possible
changes impacting the independence assessment would
be assessed as of the date of the Annual General Meeting.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee has
prepared the composition of the Board of Directors to the
Annual General Meeting 2024 after assessing proposed
Directors’ external time commitments, taking into account
shareholders’ expectations in this regard.
While the prevailing Finnish market practice is to vote on the
proposed Board composition as a slate, some of our investors
have expressed their preference of being able to consider each
director individually in accordance with global market practice.
After leading the related change in market practice, Nokia was
proud to be among the first Finnish listed companies providing
our shareholders with the opportunity to consider each Board
member candidate individually at our Annual General Meeting
2023. We are committed to continue individual director
election in our forthcoming Annual General Meeting 2024
and onwards.
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Chair Sari Baldauf
b. 1955
Vice Chair Søren Skou
b. 1964
Timo Ahopelto
b. 1975
Elizabeth Crain
b. 1964
Chair of the Nokia Board since 2020.
Board member since 2018. Member of the
Corporate Governance and Nomination
Committee, the Personnel Committee
and the Technology Committee.
Vice Chair of Nokia Board since 2022.
Nokia Board member since 2019.
Chair of the Corporate Governance and
Nomination Committee and member
of the Personnel Committee.
Founding Partner of Lifeline Ventures
and early-stage investor. Nokia Board
member since 2023. Member of the
Audit Committee and the Technology
Committee.
MBA (honours), IMD, Switzerland.
Bachelor of Business Administration,
Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.
Maersk International Shipping Education
(M.I.S.E.).
Chief Executive Officer of A.P. Møller –
Mærsk A/S 2016–2022. Chief Executive
Officer of Maersk Line 2012–2016. Chief
Executive Officer of Maersk Tankers
2001–2011. Variety of executive roles,
senior positions and other roles at A.P.
Møller – Mærsk since 1983.
Chair of the Board of the Mærsk
Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon
Shipping (a not-for-profit foundation).
Chair of the Board of HES International.
Chair of of the Board of Controlant hf.
Chair of the Board of Bygma A/S. Member
of the Board of CV Obel A/S. Senior
Advisor to Global Infrastructure Partners
(GIP), Chair of GIP portfolio Companies
VTG GmbH and Skyborn Renewables
GmbH.
Master’s degree in Industrial
Management, Helsinki University of
Technology, Finland.
Head of Strategy and Business
Development, Blyk 2006–2009. Founding
CEO, Vice President of Worldwide
Commercial Operations, CRF Health
2000–2006. Consultant, McKinsey &
Company 1999–2000.
Chair of the Board of Directors of Lifeline
SPAC I Plc. Member of the Board of
Directors of Digital Workforce Services
Plc. Member of the Board of Directors of
Solidium Oy. Member of the Board of
Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA
and Research Institute for Finnish
Economy (ETLA). Chair of the Board of
Finnish Startup Community. Member
of the Board of Directors of Tietoevry
Corporation 2017–2023. Chair of the
Board of Slush Conference 2018–2023
and member of the Board 2013–2018.
Member of the Board of Business Finland
2014–2020. Member of the Board,
Startup Foundation 2015–2018.
Master of Business Administration, Helsinki
School of Economics and Business
Administration, Finland. Bachelor of Science,
Helsinki School of Economics and Business
Administration, Finland. Honorary
doctorates in Technology (Helsinki
University of Technology, Finland) and
Business Administration (Turku School of
Economics and Business Administration and
Aalto University School of Business, Finland).
Executive Vice President and General
Manager, Networks Business Group, Nokia
1998–2005. Various executive positions
at Nokia in Finland and in the United
States 1983–1998.
Chair of the Board of the Finnish Climate
Leadership Coalition (CLC). Senior Advisor
of DevCo Partners Oy.
Member of the Board of Technology
Industries of Finland 2021–2023. Member
of the Board of Directors of Aalto
University 2018–2023. Member of the
Supervisory Board of Mercedes-Benz
Group AG 2008-2023. Member of the
Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom
AG 2012–2018. Chair of the Board of
Directors of Fortum Corporation 2011–
2018. Member of the Board of Directors
of Akzo Nobel 2012–2017.
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Member of the Audit Committee and the
Personnel Committee.
MBA, the Wharton School at the
University of Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Arizona
State University, United States.
Co-Founder of Moelis & Company; served
as the Chief Operating Officer 2007–
2023 and as a member of the Board of
Directors of Moelis & Company 2017–
2021. Managing Director, Office
of the CEO at UBS Investment Bank
2005–2007. Chief Operating Officer
and Chief Administrative Officer of the
UBS Investment Banking Department
Americas franchise 2001–2005.
Investment Principal, McCown De Leeuw
& Company 2000–2001. Investment
Principal, Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
1997–2000. Vice President, Investment
Banking, Merrill Lynch & Co. 1994–1997.
Associate, Investment Banking, J.P.
Morgan Securities 1992–1994. Analyst,
Merrill Lynch & Co. 1988–1990.
Member of the Board of Directors
and Chair of the Audit Committee
of Exscientia Plc. Trustee Emeritus,
The Royal Academy Trust, London.
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b. 1966
Lisa Hook
b. 1958
Jeanette Horan
b. 1955
Nokia Board member since 2020. Chair of
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Degree in Mathematics, University of
Trier, Germany.
Chief Financial Officer of Deutsche
Telekom AG 2014–2018. Chief Financial
Officer of Deutsche Telekom’s German
operations 2010–2014. Various
operational positions (sales, marketing,
customer care, finance and procurement
in fixed and mobile business, national
and international positions) at Deutsche
Telekom 1992–2010.
Chair of the Supervisory Board of
Ceconomy AG and Chair of the
Presidential Committee and Mediation
Committee. Member of the Board of
Advisors at axxessio GmbH.
Member of the Board of Directors of
T-Mobile US 2013–2018 and Buy-In
2013–2018. Chair of the Board of
Directors of T-Systems International
2013–2018 and EE Ltd. 2014–2016.
Nokia Board member since 2017.
Member of the Audit Committee and
the Technology Committee.
MBA, Business Administration and
Management, Boston University, the
United States. BSc, Mathematics,
University of London, United Kingdom.
Various executive and managerial
positions at IBM 1998–2015. Vice
President of Digital Equipment
Corporation 1994–1998. Vice President,
Development of Open Software
Foundation 1989–1994.
Member of the Supervisory Board at
Wolters Kluwer, and the Chair of the
Selection and Remuneration Committee.
Member of the Board of Advisors at
Jane Doe No More, a not-for-profit
organization. Member of the Board of
Directors of the Ridgefield Symphony
Orchestra, a not-for-profit organization.
Member of the Board of Advisors of
Cybereason 2017–2018. Member of the
Board of Directors of West Corporation
2016–2017 and Microvision 2006–2017.
Nokia Board member since 2022.
Member of the Personnel Committee
and the Corporate Governance and
Nomination Committee.
Juris Doctorate, Dickinson School of Law
at Pennsylvania State University, United
States. Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy,
Duke University, United States.
President and CEO of Neustar, Inc. 2010–
2018 and COO 2008–2010. President
and CEO of Sunrocket, Inc. 2006–2007.
Executive positions at America Online,
Inc. 2000–2004. Previous positions as
Partner at Brera Capital Partners,
managing director of Alpine Capital
Group, LLC., various executive positions
at Time Warner, Inc., legal adviser to the
Chairman of the Federal Communications
Commission, and General Counsel of the
Cable Group at Viacom International, Inc.
Member of the Board of Directors of
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
Lead Independent Director of the Board
of Directors of Philip Morris International.
Member of the Board of Zayo Group.
Chair of Advisory Board of Trilantic
Capital Partners. Member of the US
National Security Telecommunications
Advisory Committee. Member of the
Board of Directors of Ritchie Bros.
Auctioneers Inc. 2021–2023, Ping Identity
Holding Corporation 2019–2022,
Partners Group Holdings 2020–2021,
Unisys Corporation 2019–2021, Neustar,
Inc. 2010–2019 and RELX Plc and RELX
NV, 2006–2016.
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Thomas Saueressig
Carla Smits-Nusteling
b. 1985
b. 1966
Kai Öistämö
b. 1964
Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE
and Global Head of SAP Product
Engineering. Nokia Board member since
2022. Member of the Technology
Committee.
Degree in Business Information
Technology, University of Cooperative
Education in Mannheim, Germany. Joint
Executive MBA from ESSEC, France and
Mannheim Business School, Germany.
Chief Information Officer of SAP SE
2016–2019, Vice President, Global Head
of IT Services of SAP SE 2014–2016. Held
various positions at SAP in Germany since
2007, including assignment in the SAP
Labs Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, California,
the United States.
Member of the Young Global Leaders of
the World Economic Forum. Member of
the Industry Advisory Board of the
Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine
Intelligence (MIRMI).
Nokia Board member since 2016. Chair of
the Audit Committee and member of the
Corporate Governance and Nomination
Committee.
Master’s Degree in Business Economics,
Erasmus University Rotterdam, the
Netherlands. Executive Master of Finance
and Control, Vrije University Amsterdam,
the Netherlands.
Member of the Board of Directors and
Chief Financial Officer of KPN 2009–2012.
Various financial positions at KPN 2000–
2009. Various financial and operational
positions at TNT/PTT Post 1990–2000.
Member of the Board of Directors and
Chair of the Audit Committee of
Allegro.eu SA. Member of the Board of
Directors of the Stichting Continuïteit
Ahold Delhaize (SCAD) foundation.
Chair of the Board of Directors of TELE2
AB 2013–2023. Lay Judge in the
Enterprise Court of the Amsterdam Court
of Appeal 2015–2022. Member of the
Supervisory Board and Chair of the Audit
Committee of ASML 2013–2021. Member
of the Management Board of the Unilever
Trust Office 2015–2019.
President and CEO of Vaisala Corporation.
Nokia Board member since 2022. Chair of
the Technology Committee and member
of the Corporate Governance and
Nomination Committee.
PhD in computer science, Tampere
University of Technology, Finland.
Chief Operating Officer of InterDigital,
Inc. 2018–2020. Executive Partner of Siris
Capital Group 2016–2018. EVP, Chief
Development Officer at Nokia 2010–
2014. EVP, Devices at Nokia 2008–2010.
EVP, Mobile Phones Business Group at
Nokia 2006–2008. Several previous
positions at Nokia 1991–2006.
Venture Partner of Kvanted Oy. Chairman
of the Board of Fastems Group 2014–
2022. Member of the Board of Directors
of Sanoma Group 2010–2021. Chairman
of the Board of Helvar Oy Ab 2014–2020.
Member of the Board of Directors of
Mavenir Plc. 2017–2018. Member of the
Board of Directors of Digia / Qt Group Oyj
2015–2018. Member of the Board of
Directors of InterDigital, Inc. 2015–2018.
Member of the Board of Directors of
Oikian solutions Oy 2014–2018. Chairman
of the Board, Tampere University
2013–2017. Chairman of the Board of
Directors, Tekes 2012–2014. Member of
the Board of Directors of Nokian Renkaat
Oyj 2008–2010.
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Operations of the Board of Directors
The Board represents and is accountable to the shareholders
of Nokia. While its ultimate statutory accountability is to the
shareholders, the Board also takes into account the interests
of Nokia’s other stakeholders. The Board’s responsibilities are
active, not passive, and include the responsibility to evaluate
the strategic direction of Nokia, its management policies and
the effectiveness of the implementation of such by the
management on a regular basis. It is the responsibility of the
members of the Board to act in good faith and with due care,
so as to exercise their business judgment on an informed basis,
in a manner that they reasonably and honestly believe to be in
the best interests of Nokia and its shareholders. In discharging
this obligation, the members of the Board must inform
themselves of all relevant information reasonably available to
them. The Board and each Board Committee also have the
power to appoint independent legal, financial or other advisers
as they deem necessary. The Company will provide sufficient
funding to the Board and to each Committee to exercise
their functions and provide compensation for the services
of their advisers.
The Board is ultimately responsible for, and its duties include,
monitoring and reviewing Nokia’s financial reporting process,
the effectiveness of related control and audit functions and the
independence of Nokia’s external auditor, as well as monitoring
the Company’s statutory audit. The Board’s responsibilities
also include overseeing the structure and composition of our
top management and monitoring legal compliance and the
management of risks related to our operations. In doing so, the
Board may set annual ranges and/or individual limits for capital
expenditures, investments and divestitures and other financial
and non-financial commitments that may not be exceeded
without a separate Board approval.
In risk management, the Board’s role includes risk analysis
and assessment in connection with financial, strategy and
business reviews, updates and decision-making proposals.
Risk management policies and processes are an integral part
of Board deliberations and risk-related updates are provided to
the Board on a recurring basis. For a more detailed description
of our risk management policies and processes, refer to the
“Risk management, internal control and internal audit functions
at Nokia—Risk management principles” section.
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The Board has the responsibility for appointing and discharging
the President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial
Officer and Chief Legal Officer.
The Board approves and the independent directors of the
Board confirm the compensation and terms of employment of
the President and CEO, subject to the requirements of Finnish
law, upon the recommendation of the Personnel Committee
of the Board. The compensation and terms of employment of
the other Group Leadership Team members are approved by
the Personnel Committee upon the recommendation of the
President and CEO.
Board oversight of environmental and social activities and
governance practices
Under our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board
evaluates Nokia’s environmental and social activities and
governance practices, related risks and target setting as well as
their implementation and effectiveness across the Company.
In 2023, the Board reviewed our sustainability strategy and
targets, approved the targets on climate change and diversity
included in the short-term incentive program and monitored
them and other ESG targets, as well as the evolving ESG
requirements and expectations, investor feedback, our
disclosure approach, and Nokia’s net zero strategy and roadmap.
In addition, the Board Committees monitor environmental
and social developments and activities in the Company in
their respective areas of responsibilities. During 2023, the
Audit Committee’s responsibilities included the continued
implementation planning of new climate- and other
sustainability reporting requirements, preparing the proposal
for election of the auditor carrying out the assurance of the
sustainability reporting, and oversight of the ethics and
compliance program and cybersecurity risks and maturity.
The Audit Committee also reviews sustainability disclosures
annually, as well as the information on the use of conflict
minerals in Nokia’s products presented in the annual reports
and the related regulatory filings.
The Personnel Committee oversees human capital
management, including personnel policies and practices
related to Nokia’s culture, physical safety, employee well-being,
diversity, recruiting, development and retention. In 2023,
the Personnel Committee focused, among other things, on a
people risk review, including physical safety and succession
planning, as well as preparing Nokia’s Long-Term Incentive Plan
2024–2026. The Committee recommended to the Board
to include carbon emission reduction in the metrics of the
long-term incentive plan as well as diversity and health and
safety as metrics in the short-term incentive plan. The
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee assesses
and advises the Board on ESG-related activities and practices,
aiming to enhance the governance structure supporting them.
The Technology Committee reviews how the Company’s ESG
strategy embeds into its technology strategy and roadmaps.
Board oversight of cybersecurity
Nokia group-level security is set up in four domains: product,
service, information, and customer security. While the
oversight of the security risks and their management, including
cybersecurity, is a Board level responsibility in the Company,
the detailed reviews of the different security domains are
allocated to the Committees of the Board. These Committees
are responsible for monitoring and assessing the security,
including cybersecurity-related risks and reporting to the Board
in their respective areas of responsibilities. The responsibilities
of the Audit Committee include oversight of the management
and processes related to the IT and services security risks and
maturity, including security-related controls, compliance,
incident process, disclosures and risk management. The
Technology Committee oversees the product and customer
security risk management. The Committees report to the
Board on a regular basis and prepare recommendations to the
Board, whenever deemed necessary. In addition, the Board
receives regularly updates on cybersecurity.
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Key areas of focus for the Board’s and its Committees’ activities in 2023
The table below sets out a high-level overview of the key areas of focus for the Board’s and its Committees’ activities during the year.
Board
January
– Business and financial
reviews
February/March
– Annual report and 20-F
– Remuneration Report
– Q4 and 2022 financials
– AGM proposals, incl. profit
2022
April
– Annual General Meeting
(AGM) and appointing
Board Chair, Vice Chair and
Committee members
– Business and financial
May
– Business and financial
reviews
– Strategy
– Geopolitical update
– Product and customer
July
– Business and financial
reviews
– Q2 financials
– Strategy
– Annual ESG review
reviews
– Strategy
– Q1 financials
– Committee compositions
– Future Board composition
– AGM shareholder feedback
security update
– Digitalization update
– Ethics & compliance update
– Litigation update
– People strategy and Group
Leadership Team (GLT)
succession approach update
– Planning of Board
composition proposal
September/October
– Annual strategy meeting
– Geopraphical market
deep-give
– Business and financial
reviews
– Q3 financials
– Corporate governance and
ESG-related developments
in regulation
– Planning of Board
composition proposal
– Board evaluation approach
– LTI design for 2024–2026
– Equity plan status
– AGM shareholder feedback
– GLT remuneration
– Culture update
– GLT succession approach
– Clawback Policy related
regulation
– Remuneration Policy 2024
– Incentive Compensation
structure review
Clawback Policy
– Executive Clawback Policy
– LTI design for 2024–2026
– Human capital risk review,
including physical safety
– Committee adviser’s
market and benchmarking
update
– Q2 financials
– Auditor reporting
– Ethics and compliance,
internal audit and internal
controls updates
– Finance IT and
digitalization
– LTI design for 2024–2026
– Human capital update
– Remuneration Policy 2024
including shareholder
consultation
– Q3 financials
– Auditor reporting
– Ethics and compliance,
internal audit and internal
controls updates
– ESG disclosure and
reporting developments,
processes and controls
– IT and service security
updates
– Updates on major
innovation and technology
trends
– Review of strategic
technology initiatives
– Cybersecurity: product and
customer safety
– Sustainability technology
– Updates on major
strategy
– Updates on major
innovation and technology
trends
innovation and technology
trends
– Review of strategic
technology initiatives
– Review of strategic
technology initiatives
– Cybersecurity: product and
customer security
– Q1 financials
– Auditor reporting
– Ethics and compliance,
internal audit and internal
controls updates
– Treasury update
– IT and service security
update
– Tax update
– Conflict Minerals Report
– Annual report and 20-F
for 2022, including
Sustainability reporting
– Auditor reporting
– Internal controls update
– Updates on major
innovation and technology
trends
– Review of strategic
technology initiatives
distribution
– Annual Policy and Charter
review
– Board evaluation
– Review of CEO’s
performance,
remuneration and targets
– AGM proposals on Board
composition and
remuneration
– Independence review
– Corporate governance
statement
– Incentive achievements for
2022
– CEO and GLT performance
– Incentive targets and
objectives for 2023
– Long-term Incentive Plan
(LTI) grant proposal for
2023
– Remuneration Report 2022
– Q4 and 2022 financials
– Auditor reporting
– Ethics and compliance,
internal audit and internal
controls updates
– AGM proposals to the
Board
– Annual Policy review
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Personnel
Committee
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November
– Business and financial
reviews
– Strategy
– Long-range forecast and
annual target setting
– Key risks review
– GLT succession planning
update
– Investors’ feedback on
governance, remuneration
and sustainability
– Board remuneration review
and benchmarking
– Annual assessment of
director commitments
– Finalizing Board
composition proposal to
the AGM
– Annual Charter review
– 2024 incentive targets
– LTI Plan 2024–2026
– Investor feedback
– Planning of Remuneration
Report for 2023
– GLT succession planning
– Executive shareholding
assessment
– Annual Charter review
– Treasury update
– Pensions update
– Audit, internal audit and
internal controls updates
– Privacy update
– Annual Charter and Policy
review
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Board evaluation
In line with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board
conducts a comprehensive annual performance evaluation,
which also includes evaluation of the Board Committees’
work, the Board and Committee Chairs and individual Board
members. The Board evaluation is conducted as a self-
evaluation, typically with a detailed questionnaire, while an
external evaluator is periodically engaged. Feedback is also
requested from selected members of management as part of
the Board evaluation process. The questions aim to measure
and elicit feedback on the processes, structure, accountability,
transparency, and effectiveness of the Board and to gain an
overview of the issues that are areas of excellence, areas where
the Board thinks greater focus is warranted and determining
areas where the performance could be enhanced.
Each year, the results of the evaluation are discussed and
analyzed by the entire Board and improvement actions are
agreed based on such discussions. In 2023, the evaluation
process was carried out as a thorough self-evaluation for
a second consecutive year by using an external evaluation
platform that included both numeric assessments and the
possibility to provide more detailed written comments.
The questionnaire comprised areas such as Nokia purpose
and strategy, Board agenda and meetings, and Board
composition and dynamics, as well as information,
reporting and risk management.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors constitutes a quorum if more than half
of its members are present. The Board held 15 meetings
excluding Committee meetings during 2023. In total ten (67%)
of these meetings were regular meetings in person or by video
connection. The other five meetings were held in writing.
Directors’ attendance at the Board and Committee meetings in 2023 is set forth in the table below:
Member
Sari Baldauf (Chair)
Søren Skou (Vice Chair)
Timo Ahopelto (as of 4 April 2023)
Bruce Brown (until 4 April 2023)
Elizabeth Crain (as of 4 April 2023)
Thomas Dannenfeldt
Lisa Hook
Jeanette Horan
Edward Kozel (until 4 April 2023)
Thomas Saueressig
Carla Smits-Nusteling
Kai Öistämö
Average attendance (%)
Board meeting attendance
Board and Committee meeting
attendance(1)
Meetings
15/15
15/15
11/11
4/4
11/11
15/15
15/15
14/15
4/4
15/15
15/15
15/15
%
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
93
100
100
100
100
99.4
Meetings
28/28
23/23
18/18
8/8
19/19
26/26
24/24
24/25
7/7
19/19
26/26
24/24
%
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
96
100
100
100
100
99.7
(1)
Any director who so wishes may attend, as a non-voting observer, meetings of committees of which they are not members. Figures exclude directors attending committee
meetings as non-voting observers.
Directors meet without management in connection with each
regularly scheduled meeting. According to Board practices,
meetings without management present are only attended by
non-executive directors. These meetings are chaired by the
non-executive Chair of the Board. In cases where the non-
executive Chair of the Board is unable to chair these meetings,
the non-executive Vice Chair of the Board chairs the meeting.
Additionally, the independent directors would meet separately
at least once annually. In 2023, all members of the Board were
non-executive and determined to be independent from Nokia
and significant shareholders under the Finnish Corporate
Governance Code and the rules of the NYSE.
Committees of the Board of Directors
In 2023, the Board of Directors had four Committees that
assisted the Board in its duties pursuant to their respective
Committee charters. The Board may also establish new or
ad hoc committees for detailed reviews or consideration of
particular topics to be proposed for the approval of the Board.
Any director who so wishes may attend, as a non-voting
observer, meetings of Committees of which they are
not members.
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The Audit Committee
The following table sets forth the members of the Audit
Committee and their meeting attendance in 2023:
Member
Carla Smits-Nusteling (Chair)
Timo Ahopelto (as of 4 April 2023)
Elizabeth Crain (as of 4 April 2023)
Thomas Dannenfeldt
Lisa Hook (until 4 April 2023)
Jeanette Horan
Edward Kozel (until 4 April 2023)
Average attendance (%)
Attendance
(meetings)
Attendance (%)
6/6
4/4
4/4
6/6
2/2
6/6
2/2
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
The Committee consists of a minimum of three members of
the Board who meet all applicable independence, financial
literacy and other requirements as stipulated by Finnish law,
the Finnish Corporate Governance Code and the rules of the
NYSE. As of 4 April 2023, the Audit Committee has consisted of
the following five members of the Board: Carla Smits-Nusteling
(Chair), Timo Ahopelto, Elizabeth Crain, Thomas Dannenfeldt
and Jeanette Horan.
The Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in the
oversight of:
■ the quality and integrity of the Company’s financial and
non-financial reporting and related disclosures;
■ the statutory audit of the Company’s financial statements;
including the sustainability reporting therein;
■ the external auditor’s qualifications and independence;
■ the performance of the external auditor subject to the
requirements of Finnish law;
■ the performance of the Company’s internal controls,
risk management and the assurance function;
■ the performance of the internal audit function;
■ the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements, including the performance of its ethics
and compliance program;
■ the monitoring and assessment of any related party
transactions;
■ the pension liabilities and taxation of the Company; and
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■ the processes and management related to the cybersecurity
of the Company, including IT and services security.
In discharging its oversight role, the Audit Committee has full
access to all Company books, records, facilities and personnel.
The Audit Committee also maintains procedures for the
receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by
Nokia regarding accounting, internal controls, or auditing
matters and for the confidential, anonymous submission by
our employees of concerns relating to accounting or auditing
matters. Nokia’s disclosure controls and procedures, which
are reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the
President and CEO and the Chief Financial Officer, as well as
the internal controls over financial reporting, are designed
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the quality
and integrity of Nokia’s financial statements and related
disclosures. For further information on internal control over
financial reporting, refer to the section “Risk management,
internal control and internal audit functions at Nokia–Description
of internal control procedures in relation to the financial
reporting process”.
Under the Finnish Companies Act, an external auditor is elected
by a simple majority vote of the shareholders at the Annual
General Meeting for one year at a time. The Audit Committee
prepares the proposal to the shareholders for the election
or re-election of the nominee, upon its evaluation of the
qualifications and independence of the external auditor. Under
Finnish law, the fees of the external auditor are also approved
by the shareholders by a simple majority vote at the Annual
General Meeting. The Committee prepares the proposal to the
shareholders in respect of the fees of the external auditor, and
approves the external auditor’s annual audit fees under the
guidance given by the Annual General Meeting. For information
about the fees paid to Nokia’s external auditor, Deloitte Oy,
during 2023 refer to the section “Auditor fees and services”.
The Board has determined that all members of the Audit
Committee, including its Chair, Carla Smits-Nusteling,
are “audit committee financial experts” as defined in the
requirements of Item 16A of the Annual Report on Form 20-F
filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Carla Smits-Nusteling and each of the other members of the
Audit Committee are “independent directors” as defined by
Finnish law, the Finnish Corporate Governance Code and in
Section 303A.02 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
The Audit Committee meets a minimum of four times a year.
The Committee meets separately with the representatives of
Nokia’s management, heads of the internal audit, and ethics
and compliance functions, and the external auditor in
connection with each regularly scheduled meeting. The head of
the internal audit function has, at all times, direct access to the
Audit Committee, without the involvement of management.
Audit Committee pre-approval policies and procedures
The Audit Committee of the Board is responsible, among other
matters, for oversight of the external auditor’s independence,
subject to the requirements of applicable legislation. The
Audit Committee has adopted a policy regarding an approval
procedure of audit services performed by the external auditors
of the Nokia Group and permissible non-audit services
performed by the principal external auditor of the Nokia Group
(the “Pre-approval Policy”).
Under the Pre-approval Policy, proposed services either:
(i) may be pre-approved by the Audit Committee in accordance
with certain service categories described in the Pre-approval
Policy (general pre-approval); or (ii) require the specific
pre-approval of the Audit Committee (specific pre-approval).
The Pre-approval Policy sets 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 mergers
and acquisitions projects), tax and other services are subject
to specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. All service
requests concerning generally pre-approved services are
submitted to an appointed Audit Committee delegate within
management, who determines whether the services are within
the generally pre-approved services. The Pre-approval Policy is
subject to annual review by the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee establishes budgeted fee levels annually
for each of the categories of audit and non-audit services that
are pre-approved under the Pre-approval Policy, namely, audit,
audit-related, tax and other services. At each regular meeting
of the Audit Committee, the auditor provides a report in order
for the Audit Committee to review the services that the auditor
is providing, as well as the cost of those services.
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The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
The following table sets forth the members of the Corporate
Governance and Nomination Committee and their meeting
attendance in 2023:
Member
Søren Skou (Chair as of 4 April 2023)
Sari Baldauf
Bruce Brown (until 4 April 2023)
Lisa Hook (as of 4 April 2023)
Carla Smits-Nusteling
Kai Öistämö
Average attendance (%)
Attendance
(meetings)
Attendance (%)
3/3
5/5
2/2
3/3
5/5
5/5
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
The Committee consists of three to five members of the
Board who meet all applicable independence requirements as
stipulated by Finnish law, the Finnish Corporate Governance
Code and the rules of the NYSE. As of 4 April 2023, the
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee has
consisted of the following five members of the Board: Søren
Skou (Chair), Sari Baldauf, Lisa Hook, Carla Smits-Nusteling
and Kai Öistämö.
The Committee fulfills its responsibilities by:
■ actively identifying individuals qualified to be elected
members of the Board, as well as considering and
evaluating the appropriate level and structure of director
remuneration;
■ preparing and evaluating the principles regarding Board
diversity;
■ preparing proposals to the shareholders on the director
nominees for election at the general meetings, as well as
director remuneration;
■ monitoring and assessing the directors’ current and planned
time commitments outside the Nokia Board and their
attendance at Nokia Board and Committee meetings;
■ monitoring significant developments in the law and practice
of corporate governance, including the sustainability-
related governance trends and the directors’ duties and
responsibilities;
■ assisting the Board and each Committee of the Board
in its annual performance evaluation process, including
establishing criteria to be applied in connection with such
evaluations;
■ developing and administering Nokia’s Corporate
Governance Guidelines and giving recommendations
regarding them to the Board; and
■ reviewing Nokia’s disclosure in the corporate governance
statement.
The Committee has the power and practice to appoint
a recruitment firm to identify appropriate new director
candidates.
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The Personnel Committee
The following table sets forth the members of the Personnel
Committee and their meeting attendance in 2023:
The Committee has overall responsibility for evaluating,
resolving and making recommendations to the Board
regarding:
■ preparing the Remuneration Policy and the Remuneration
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■ compensation and terms of employment of the Company’s
senior management;
■ human capital management;
■ all equity-based plans;
■ incentive compensation plans, policies and programs
of the Company affecting executives; and
■ possible other significant incentive plans.
The Committee is responsible for preparing the Remuneration
Policy, including Nokia’s compensation philosophy and
principles and ensuring that the Company’s compensation
programs are performance-based, designed to contribute to
long-term shareholder value creation in line with shareholders’
interests, properly motivate management and are aligned
with the Remuneration Policy, as well as supporting overall
corporate strategies.
The Committee also oversees human capital management
and periodically reviews the personnel policies and practices
of Nokia related to human capital management and social
responsibilities relating to its employees , including Company
culture, physical safety, employee wellbeing, morale, diversity,
equity and inclusion, talent management and development,
succession planning, resourcing, recruiting, attrition,
retention and employee engagement.
Member
Thomas Dannenfeldt (Chair as of
4 April 2023)
Sari Baldauf
Bruce Brown (until 4 April 2023)
Elizabeth Crain (as of 4 April 2023)
Lisa Hook (as of 4 April 2023)
Søren Skou
Average attendance (%)
Attendance
(meetings)
5/5
5/5
1/1
4/4
4/4
5/5
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
The Committee consists of a minimum of three members of
the Board who meet all applicable independence requirements
as stipulated by Finnish law, the Finnish Corporate Governance
Code and the rules of the NYSE. As of 4 April 2023, the
Personnel Committee has consisted of the following five
members of the Board: Thomas Dannenfeldt (Chair), Sari
Baldauf, Elizabeth Crain, Lisa Hook and Søren Skou.
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The Technology Committee
The following table sets forth the members of the Technology
Committee and their meeting attendance in 2023:
Member
Kai Öistämö (Chair)
Timo Ahopelto (as of 4 April 2023)
Sari Baldauf (as of 4 April 2023)
Bruce Brown (until 4 April 2023)
Jeanette Horan
Edward Kozel (until 4 April 2023)
Thomas Saueressig
Average attendance (%)
Attendance
(meetings)
Attendance (%)
4/4
3/3
3/3
1/1
4/4
1/1
4/4
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
The Committee consists of a minimum of three members of
the Board who meet applicable independence requirements as
stipulated by Finnish law, the Finnish Corporate Governance
Code and the rules of the NYSE and have such skills in
innovation, technology and science matters as the Board
determines adequate from time to time. As of 4 April 2023,
the Technology Committee has consisted of the following five
members of the Board: Kai Öistämö (Chair), Timo Ahopelto,
Sari Baldauf, Jeanette Horan and Thomas Saueressig.
In its dialogue with and provision of opinions and advice to the
management, the Committee will periodically review:
■ the Company’s technological competitiveness and new
strategic technology initiatives as well as market trends,
considering both organic and inorganic options to retain
or attain competitiveness;
■ the Company’s approach to major technological
innovations;
■ key technology trends that may result in disruptive threats
or opportunities and the proposals on how to adequately
address them;
■ high-level risks and opportunities associated with the
Company’s Research and Development Programs;
■ embedding sustainability in the technology roadmaps; and
■ the processes and management related to the
cybersecurity of the Company, including product and
customer security.
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Name
Position
Gender
Year of birth
Nationality
On GLT since
Shares
Pekka Lundmark
President and CEO
Nishant Batra
Ricky Corker
Chief Strategy and Technology Officer
Chief Customer Experience Officer
Federico Guillén
President of Network Infrastructure
Amy Hanlon-Rodemich
Chief People Officer
Jenni Lukander
Esa Niinimäki
Raghav Sahgal
Melissa Schoeb
Tommi Uitto
Marco Wirén
President of Nokia Technologies
Chief Legal Officer
President of Cloud and Network Services
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
President of Mobile Networks
Chief Financial Officer
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Male
Male
1963
1978
1967
1963
1972
1974
1976
1962
1968
1969
Finnish
Indian
Australian
Spanish
American
Finnish
Finnish
American
American
Finnish
2020 1 473 060
2021
484 473
2019
437 199
2016
453 764
2022
-
2019
102 297
2023
33 588
2020
569 659
2021
161 367
2019
246 945
1966 Finnish/Swedish
2020
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Group Leadership Team and the President and CEO
The Group Leadership Team is responsible for the operative
management of Nokia. The Group Leadership Team is chaired
by the President and CEO. The President and CEO’s rights and
responsibilities include those allotted to the President under
Finnish law.
During 2023, the Group Leadership Team was complemented
with the appointment of Esa Niinimäki, Chief Legal Officer,
effective as of 25 January 2023.
On 31 December 2023, the Group Leadership Team consisted
of 11 members, including the President and CEO, representing
six different nationalities. In total 27% of the Group Leadership
Team members were female.
In addition to biographical information of the Group Leadership
Team members, the table on the right sets forth the number of
shares held by the members as at 31 December 2023, a total
of 4 239 962 Nokia shares. These holdings represented
approximately 0.08% of our total shares and voting rights
excluding shares held by the Nokia Group. The number of
shares includes shares received as compensation as well as
shares acquired through other means.
At 31 December 2023, no American Depositary Shares (ADS)
were held by the Group Leadership Team members. Stock
options or other equity awards that are deemed as being
beneficially owned under the applicable SEC rules are not
included in the table.
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Biographical details of the current members of the Nokia Group Leadership Team
Pekka Lundmark
b. 1963
Nishant Batra
b. 1978
Ricky Corker
b. 1967
Federico Guillén
b. 1963
Chief Strategy and Technology Officer
(CSTO). Group Leadership Team member
since 2021. Joined Nokia in 2021.
MBA from INSEAD. Master’s degrees in
Telecommunications and in Computer
Science, Southern Methodist University,
Dallas, the United States. Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Applications, Devi
Ahilya University, Indore, ͏Madhya
Pradesh͏, India.
Executive Vice President and Chief
Technology Officer, Veoneer Inc. 2018–
2021. Prior to Veoneer Inc. held several
senior positions at Ericsson 2006–2018
in the United States, Sweden and India.
Chair of the Board of ReOrbit Oy.
Member of the Board of Directors of
Sensys Gatso Group 2020–2022.
Chief Customer Experience Officer
(CCXO). Group Leadership Team member
since 2019. Joined Nokia in 1993.
Bachelor in Communications and
Electronic Engineering from the Royal
Melbourne Institute of Technology,
Australia.
Heading the global Customer Experience
organization 2021–2023. President of
Customer Operations, Americas, Nokia
2019–2020. Executive Vice President and
President of North America, Nokia 2011–
2018. Head of Asia Pacific, Nokia Siemens
Networks 2009–2011. Head of Asia North
Region, Nokia Siemens Networks 2008–
2009. Head of Hutchison Global
Customer Business Team, Nokia Siemens
Networks 2007–2008. Vice President Asia
Pacific, Nokia Networks 2005–2007. Lead
Sales Director Asia Pacific, Nokia
Networks 2004–2005. Account Director
Telstra, Nokia Networks 2002–2003.
Account Director Vodafone Australia and
New Zealand, and Sales Director
Vodafone Asia Pacific Customer Business
Team, Nokia Networks 2001–2002.
Commercial Director Global Accounts
British Telecom, Nokia Networks 2001.
Senior sales and marketing positions at
Nokia 1993–2001.
President of Network Infrastructure.
Group Leadership Team member since
2016. Joined Nokia in 2016.
Degree in Telecommunications
Engineering, ETSIT at Universidad
Politécnica de Madrid, Spain. Master’s
degree in Switching & Communication
Architectures, ETSIT at Universidad
Politécnica de Madrid, Spain. Master’s
Degree in International Management,
ESC Lyon and Alcatel, France.
President of Customer Operations,
Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia
Pacific, Nokia 2018–2020. President of
Fixed Networks, Nokia 2016–2018.
President of Fixed Networks, Alcatel-
Lucent 2013–2016. President and Chief
Senior Officer of Alcatel-Lucent Spain and
Global Account Manager Telefónica,
Alcatel-Lucent 2009–2013. Vice President
Sales of Vertical Market Sales in Western
Europe, Alcatel-Lucent 2009. Head of
Regional Support Center, Fixed Access
Division for South Europe, Middle East &
Africa, India and Caribbean & Latin
America, Alcatel-Lucent 2007–2009.
President and Chief Senior Officer, Alcatel
Mexico and Global Account Manager,
Telmex 2003–2007. Various R&D,
portfolio and sales management
positions with Telettra in Spain,
and with Alcatel in Spain, Belgium
and the United States 1989–2003.
President and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) since 2020. Rejoined Nokia in 2020.
Master’s degree in Information Systems,
Department of Technical Physics, Helsinki
University of Technology, Finland.
President and CEO, Fortum Corporation,
2015–2020. President and CEO,
Konecranes Plc, 2005–2015 and Group
Executive Vice President 2004–2005.
President and CEO, Hackman Oyj, 2002–
2004. Managing Partner, Startupfactory
2000–2002. Various executive positions
at Nokia 1990–2000.
Commissioner, Broadband Commission
for Sustainable Development. Member
of the Board, Research Institute of the
Finnish Economy (ETLA) and Finnish
Business and Policy Forum (EVA).
International Member of the Royal
Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
(IVA). Member of the Board, Finnish
Athletics Federation. Member of the
European Round Table for Industry.
Member of The Business Council (the
United States).
Chairman of the Board, Confederation
of Finnish Industries 2019–2020.
Member of the Board, East Office of
Finnish Industries 2009–2020. Chairman
of the Board, Finnish Energy 2016–2018.
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Amy Hanlon-Rodemich
b. 1972
Jenni Lukander
b. 1974
Esa Niinimäki
b. 1976
Raghav Sahgal
b. 1962
Chief People Officer (CPO). Group
Leadership Team member since 2022.
Joined Nokia in 2022.
President of Nokia Technologies. Group
Leadership Team member since 2019.
Joined Nokia in 2007.
Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Board
Secretary. Group Leadership Team
member since 2023. Joined Nokia in 2007.
President of Cloud and Network Services.
Group Leadership Team member since
2020. Joined Nokia in 2017.
Master of Laws, University of Helsinki,
Finland.
Senior Vice President, Head of Patent
Business, Nokia 2018–2019. Vice
President, Head of Patent Licensing,
Nokia 2018. Vice President, Head of
Litigation and Competition Law, Nokia
2016–2018. Director, Head of Regulatory
and Competition Law, Nokia 2015–2016.
Director, Head of Competition Law, Nokia
2011–2015. Senior Legal Counsel, Nokia
2007–2011. Visiting lawyer, Nokia 2001.
Lawyer, Roschier Ltd. 1999–2007.
Master of Laws, Fordham University,
School of Law, New York, the United
States. Master of Laws, University of
Helsinki, Finland.
Interim Chief Legal Officer, Nokia 2022–
2023. Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Vice
President, Corporate Legal and Board
Secretary, Nokia 2018–2023. General
Counsel, Global Services, Nokia 2015–
2018. Head of Corporate Legal, Nokia
Solutions and Networks and Head of
Finance & Labor Legal, Nokia 2013–2015.
Senior Legal Counsel, Legal and IP, India,
Middle East and Africa, Nokia 2012–2013.
(Senior) Legal Counsel, Corporate Legal,
Nokia 2007–2011. Group Legal Counsel,
Metsä Group 2005–2007. Associate
Lawyer, White & Case LLP 2003–2005.
Chair of Legal Affairs Committee of the
Confederation of Finnish Industries.
Member of the Market Practice Board of
Securities Market Association and the
Policy Committee of the Directors’
Institute Finland.
Master of Science in Computer Systems
Management, University of Maryland, the
United States. Bachelor of Science in
Computer Engineering, Tulane University,
New Orleans, the United States.
Executive Business Certificate in General
Management, Harvard University,
the United States.
President of Nokia Enterprise 2020.
Senior Vice President, Nokia Software
2017–2020. President, NICE Ltd. Asia
Pacific and the Middle East 2010–2017.
Advisory Board Member, Orga Systems
2010–2014. Vice President,
Communications Business Unit, Asia
Pacific & Japan, Oracle 2008–2010. Chief
Business Officer, Comverse 2005–2006.
Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific,
CSG 2002–2005. Vice President,
Software Products Group Asia Pacific,
Lucent Technologies 2000–2002.
Master of Human Resources and
Organizational Development, University
of San Francisco, the United States.
Bachelor of Arts in English, Tufts
University, Boston, the United States.
Chief People Officer, GlobalLogic, a
Hitachi Group Company 2019–2022. Vice
President, Human Resources, Synopsys,
Inc. 2017–2019. Executive Vice President,
People Success, Milestone Technologies
2016–2017. Director and Global HR Head,
Yahoo 2013–2016. Various positions such
as Senior HR Business Partner, Senior
Manager, Director, Global Talent
Development Operations, VMware 2004–
2013. Employee Relations Specialist,
Technology Credit Union 2003–2004.
Human Resources Manager, CAT
Technology 2000–2003. Manager,
Staffing Programs, Inktomi Corporation
1996–2000.
Member of the Board, Exceptional
Women Awardees Foundation. Advisory
Board member, Topia, Inc. Advisory Board
Member, BrightPlan.
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Melissa Schoeb
b. 1968
Tommi Uitto
b. 1969
Marco Wirén
b. 1966
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCAO).
Group Leadership Team member since
2021. Joined Nokia in 2021.
President of Mobile Networks. Group
Leadership Team member since 2019.
Joined Nokia in 1996.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Group
Leadership Team member since 2020.
Joined Nokia in 2020.
Bachelor of Arts, double major in
International Relations and Spanish,
University of Mary Washington, Virginia,
the United States. Fellowship Recipient,
Four Freedoms Foundation, Rome, Italy.
Vice President, Corporate Affairs,
Occidental 2017–2021. Vice President,
Communications and Public Affairs,
Occidental 2012–2017. Senior Director,
Communications and Public Affairs,
Occidental 2007–2012. Senior Vice
President and Senior Partner, General
Manager and other senior positions,
FleishmanHillard 2002–2007. Director of
Global Communications, Nortel Networks
2000–2002. Vice President, Technology,
FleishmanHillard 1998–2000. Business
Director, The VenCom Group Inc. 1995–
1997. Consultant, London, the United
Kingdom and Washington D.C., the United
States, Gemini Consulting 1991–1995.
Member of the Arthur Page Society
and The Seminar. Member of Mary
Washington University College of
Business Executive Advisory Board.
Master’s degree in industrial
management, Helsinki University of
Technology, Finland. Master’s degree
in operations management, Michigan
Technological University, the United States.
Senior Vice President (VP), Global Product
Sales, Mobile Networks, Nokia 2016–
2018. Senior VP, Global Mobile
Broadband Sales, Customer Operations,
Nokia Networks 2015–2016. Senior VP,
West Europe, Customer Operations, Nokia
Networks 2013–2015. Head of Radio
Cluster (Senior VP), Mobile Broadband,
Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) 2012–
2013. Head of Global LTE Radio Access
Business Line (VP) and Quality, Mobile
Broadband NSN, 2011–2012. Head of
Product Management, Network Systems,
NSN 2010. Head of Product Management,
Radio Access, NSN 2009. Head of
WCDMA/HSPA and Radio Platforms
Product Management, NSN 2008. Head of
WCDMA/HSPA Product Line Management,
NSN 2007. General Manager, Radio
Controller Product Management Nokia
Networks, 2005–2007. Various other
positions at Nokia since 1999.
Member of the Board of Technology
Industries of Finland. Board member at
F-Secure Oyj (standing for election at the
2024 AGM).
Master’s degree in Business
Administration, University of Uppsala,
Sweden. Studies in management and
strategic leadership, including at Duke
Business School, the United States; IMD,
Switzerland and Stockholm School of
Economics, Sweden.
President, Wärtsilä Energy and Executive
Vice President, Wärtsilä Group 2018–
2020. Executive Vice President and CFO,
Wärtsilä Group 2013–2018. Executive
Vice President and CFO, SSAB Group
2008–2013. Vice President, Business
Control, SSAB Group 2007–2008. CFO,
Eltel Networks 2006–2007. Vice President
of Business Development, Eltel Networks
2004–2005. Head of Service Division,
Eltel Networks 2003–2004. Vice
President, Corporate Development, Eltel
Networks 2002–2003. Vice President,
Strategy & Business Development, NCC
Group 1999–2002. Head of Strategic
Planning, NCC Group 1998–1999. Group
Controller, NCC Group 1996–1998.
Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
of Neste Corporation 2019–2023 and
member of the Board of Directors of
Neste Corporation 2015–2023.
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Risk management, internal control and
internal audit functions at Nokia
Risk management principles
We have a systematic and structured approach to risk
management. Risk management covers strategic, operational,
financial, compliance and hazard risks. The principles
documented in the Nokia Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Policy, which is approved by the Audit Committee of the Board,
require risk management and its elements to be integrated into
key processes:
■ ERM is an integral part of Nokia’s objective setting and
key decision-making
Key risks and opportunities are primarily identified against
business targets either in business operations or as an
integral part of strategy and financial planning. Key risks
are monitored as part of the management and business
performance information flow. Our overall risk management
concept is based on managing the key risks that would
prevent us from meeting our objectives, rather than
focusing on eliminating all risks.
■ ERM is an integral part of Nokia’s corporate governance
ERM accountability runs through the Company and is
embedded into Nokia corporate governance. The Board of
Directors and Group Leadership Team are committed to
effective risk management as a core management capability
that supports Nokia in achieving strategic, tactical and
operational business objectives and in managing business
performance.
■ Risk ownership follows business ownership
Nokia ERM is aligned to the overall Nokia governance model,
where Nokia’s businesses are accountable for meeting
approved plans and targets as agreed within Nokia.
Each business or function head is an owner of the risks in
their respective responsibility area and is responsible for
identifying and managing key risks and capturing opportunities.
■ ERM is an area of continuous improvement
ERM is an area of continuous improvement for Nokia.
The Chief Financial Officer, who also functions as the
Chief Risk Officer, provides guidance and sponsors the
development of ERM practices and ERM improvement.
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In addition to the principles defined in the Nokia Enterprise Risk
Management Policy, other key corporate level policies reflect
the implementation of specific aspects of risk management.
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Nokia, along with its partners and contracted third parties,
faces cybersecurity threats like ransomware, viruses, worms
and other malicious software, unauthorized modifications, or
illegal activities that may cause potential security risks and
other harm to Nokia, its customers or consumers and other
end-users of Nokia’s products and services. The dynamic
nature of IT makes it challenging to fully mitigate these risks.
Nokia’s joint ventures and other group companies may have
limited ability to oversee such threats.
The cybersecurity incidents may lead to lengthy and costly
incident response, remediation of the attack or breach and
legal proceedings and fines imposed on us, as well as adverse
effects to our reputation and brand value. Despite ongoing
investments, preventing, detecting and containing cyber-
attacks remain challenging. Additionally, the cost and
operational consequences of implementing further information
system protection measures, especially if prescribed by
national authorities, could be significant. We may not be
successful in implementing such measures in due time, which
could lead to business disruptions and the implementation
being more expensive, time-consuming and resource intensive.
The regulatory framework around responding to and disclosing
such events is in flux. We may not be able to comply with the
regulations that must be implemented or such compliance may
negatively impact our ability to deal with the underlying event.
We face a number of cybersecurity risks within our business.
Although such risks have not materially affected us thus far,
including our business strategy, results of operations, or
financial condition, we have from time to time experienced
threats to and breaches of our data and systems, including
malware and computer virus attacks. We continue to
address these challenges, but there is no guarantee against
future attacks.
Nokia has well-established cybersecurity processes built into its
overall security risk management framework. This integration is
achieved through the implementation of a security program set
on various processes, such as cybersecurity risk management,
third-party security risk management, security incident
management and disaster recovery.
The Chief Security Officer, who has the authority to establish
and oversee the Nokia information security program, keeps
Nokia’s executive leadership informed on program outcomes
and highlights information security risks which may affect Nokia
business and customers. Nokia’s executive leadership provides
direction and support and has the responsibility to execute
the program within their own domains. Key principles are
communicated through the Nokia Information Security Policy,
applicable also to third parties and collaborators and supported
by topical Standard Operation Procedures and guidelines.
Nokia’s security ambition is reflected in the supplier selection
processes, contracts and supplier (re)assessments ensuring
effective security is in place in our supply chain and with our
third-party partners. We are dedicated to adhering to
applicable laws, regulations, contractual commitments, and
industry best practices, including but not limited to ISO 27001,
NIST SP 800 series, Cloud Security Alliance Control Matrix, and
the Information Security Forum.
Nokia’s cybersecurity incidents are handled in the Security
Incident Management Process, which covers all phases of
incident response, including preparation, identification,
containment, eradication, recovery and post-incident analysis.
Each confirmed cybersecurity-related incident is assessed
against a classification scheme (impact on confidentiality,
integrity and availability of the related asset, urgency, and
priority of the security incident). Significant cybersecurity
incidents are elevated and managed by a cross-functional,
executive management-level team, which is responsible for
making the necessary decisions and prioritizing actions that can
minimize the impact of the security incident to Nokia and its
customers. Members from the CFO and Legal and Compliance
teams are responsible for determining the materiality
of the security incident and promptly informing the Audit
Committee of the Board. The Nokia management team for
assessing and managing cybersecurity threats includes
members with training and experience in security risk
management, security governance, cyber resilience, security
incident management, information technology, cybersecurity
legal and compliance requirements and disclosures. For an
overview of the training and experience of the members of the
Board and our assessment of their experience and skills related
to cybersecurity, please see “Main corporate governance
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Description of internal control procedures in relation
to the financial reporting process
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over Nokia’s financial reporting. Our
internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide
reasonable assurance to management and the Board regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair
presentation of published financial statements.
Management conducts a yearly assessment of Nokia’s internal
controls over financial reporting in accordance with the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations framework (the “COSO
framework”, 2013) and the Control Objectives for Information
and Related Technology (COBIT) framework of internal controls.
The assessment is performed based on a top-down risk
assessment of our financial statements covering significant
accounts, processes and locations, corporate-level controls
and information systems’ general controls.
As part of its assessment, management has documented:
■ the corporate-level controls, which create the “tone from
the top” containing the Nokia values and Code of Conduct
and which provide discipline and structure to decision-
making processes and ways of working. Selected items
from our operational mode and governance principles are
separately documented as corporate-level controls;
■ the significant processes: (i) give a complete end-to-end
view of all financial processes; (ii) identify key control points;
(iii) identify involved organizations; (iv) ensure coverage for
important accounts and financial statement assertions;
and (v) enable internal control management within Nokia;
■ the control activities, which consist of policies and
procedures to ensure management’s directives are carried
out and the related documentation is stored according to
our document retention practices and local statutory
requirements; and
■ the information systems’ general controls to ensure that
sufficient IT general controls, including change management,
system development and computer operations, as well as
access and authorizations, are in place.
Further, management has also:
■ assessed the design of the controls in place aimed at
mitigating the financial reporting risks;
■ tested operating effectiveness of all key controls; and
■ evaluated all noted deficiencies in internal controls over
financial reporting in the interim and as of year end.
In 2023, Nokia has followed the procedures as described
above and has reported on the progress and assessments to
management and to the Audit Committee of the Board on a
quarterly basis.
Description of the organization of the internal
audit function
We have an internal audit function that examines and
evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of our system of
internal control. Internal audit reports to the Audit Committee
of the Board. The head of the internal audit function has direct
access to the Audit Committee, without the involvement of
management. The internal audit staffing levels and annual
budget are approved by the Audit Committee. All authority
of the internal audit function is derived from the Board.
The internal audit aligns to the business by business group
and function.
Annually, a risk-based internal audit plan is developed with
input from management, taking into account key business
risks and external factors. This plan is approved by the Audit
Committee. Audits are completed across business groups
and functions. The results of each audit are reported to
management identifying issues, financial impact, if any, and the
correcting actions to be completed. Quarterly, the internal
audit function communicates the progress of the internal audit
plan completion, including the results of the closed audits, to
the Audit Committee. Any changes to the risk environment
impacting the internal audit plan are presented to the Audit
Committee for review and approval on a quarterly basis.
Internal audit also works closely with Internal Controls and
Ethics and Compliance offices to review any financial and
compliance concerns brought to light from various channels
and, where relevant, works with Enterprise Risk Management
to ensure priority risk areas are reviewed through audits.
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Related party transactions
We determine and monitor related parties in accordance with
the International Accounting Standards (IAS 24, Related Party
Disclosures) and other applicable regulations including the
applicable US securities laws. We maintain information on our
related parties, as well as monitor and assess related party
transactions. As a main principle, all transactions should be
conducted at arm’s-length and as part of the ordinary course
of business. In exceptional cases where these principles would
be deviated from, Nokia would set up a separate process to
determine the related parties in question and to seek relevant
approvals in accordance with internal guidelines and applicable
regulations.
Main procedures relating to insider
administration
Our insider administration is organized according to the
applicable European Union and Finnish laws and regulations
as well as applicable US securities laws and regulations. In
addition, the Board of Directors has approved the Nokia Insider
Policy, which sets out Nokia-wide rules and practices to ensure
full compliance with applicable rules and that inside information
is recognized and treated in an appropriate manner and with
the highest integrity. The Nokia Insider Policy is applicable
to all directors, executives and employees of Nokia.
Persons discharging managerial responsibilities
Nokia has identified members of the Board of Directors
and the Group Leadership Team as persons discharging
managerial responsibilities who, along with persons closely
associated with them, are required to notify Nokia and the
Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority of their transactions
with Nokia’s financial instruments. Nokia publishes the
transaction notifications.
In addition, according to the Nokia Insider Policy, persons
discharging managerial responsibilities are obligated to clear
with the Head of Corporate Legal a planned transaction
in Nokia’s financial instruments in advance. It is also
recommended that trading and other transactions in Nokia’s
financial instruments are carried out in times when the
information available to the market is as complete as possible.
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Closed window
Persons discharging managerial responsibilities are subject
to a closed window period of 30 calendar days preceding the
disclosure of Nokia’s quarterly or annual result announcements,
as well as the day of the disclosure. During the closed window
period, persons discharging managerial responsibilities are
prohibited from dealing in Nokia’s financial instruments.
Nokia has imposed this closed window period also on
separately designated financial reporting persons who are
recurrently involved with the preparation of Nokia’s quarterly
and annual results announcements. These persons are
separately notified of their status as designated financial
reporting persons.
Insider registers
Nokia does not maintain a permanent insider register. Insiders
are identified on a case-by-case basis for specific projects
and are notified of their insider status. Persons included in a
project-specific insider register are prohibited from dealing
in Nokia’s financial instruments until the project ends or is
made public.
Supervision
Our insider administration’s responsibilities include internal
communications related to insider matters and trading
restrictions, setting up and maintaining our insider registers
and arranging related trainings, as well as organizing and
overseeing compliance with the insider rules.
Violations of the Nokia Insider Policy must be reported to
the Head of Corporate Legal. Nokia employees may also use
channels stated in the Nokia Code of Conduct for reporting
incidents involving suspected violations of the Nokia Insider Policy.
Auditor fees and services
Deloitte Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, served as our auditor
for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 and for the
financial year ended 31 December 2022. The auditor is elected
annually by our shareholders at the Annual General Meeting for
the next financial year commencing after the election. On an
annual basis, the Audit Committee of the Board prepares a
proposal to the shareholders regarding the appointment of
the auditor based upon its evaluation of the qualifications
and independence of the auditor to be proposed for election.
The following table presents fees by type paid to Deloitte’s
network of firms for the years ended 31 December:
EURm
Audit fees(1)
Audit-related fees(2)
Tax fees(3)
All other fees(4)
Total
2023
20.2
1.7
0.4
0.3
2022
22.7
0.8
0.4
0.2
22.6
24.1
(1)
(2)
(3)
Audit fees consist of fees incurred for the annual audit of the Group’s consolidated
financial statements and the statutory financial statements of the Group’s
subsidiaries.
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 Group’s
financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent auditor,
and include consultations concerning financial accounting and reporting standards;
advice and assistance in connection with local statutory accounting requirements;
due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions; and audit procedures in
connection with investigations in the pre-litigation phase and compliance programs.
They also include fees billed for other audit services, which are those services that
only the independent auditor can reasonably provide, and include the provision of
comfort letters and consents in connection with statutory and regulatory filings and
the review of documents filed with the SEC and other capital markets or local
financial reporting regulatory bodies.
Tax fees include fees billed for: (i) services related to tax 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; compliance reviews, advice and
assistance on other indirect taxes; and transaction cost analysis; (ii) services related
to tax audits; (iii) services related to individual compliance (preparation of individual
tax returns and registrations for employees (non-executives), assistance with
applying for visas, residency, work permits and tax status for expatriates); (iv)
services related to technical guidance on tax matters; (v) services related to
transfer pricing advice and assistance with tax clearances; and (vi) tax consultation
and planning (advice on stock-based remuneration, local employer tax laws, social
security laws, employment laws and compensation programs and tax implications
on short-term international transfers).
(4) Other fees include fees billed for Company establishments, liquidations, forensic
accounting, data security, other consulting services and reference materials and
services.
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Remuneration
Remuneration
This section sets out our remuneration governance,
policies and how they have been implemented within
Nokia. It includes our Remuneration Report where
we disclose the remuneration of our Board members
and the President and CEO for 2023, which will be
presented to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024
for an advisory vote.
Our updated Remuneration Policy will also be presented
to the AGM 2024 for an advisory vote. A summary of the
updated Remuneration Policy is set out in this section and
the full Policy is available on our website.
Other remuneration-related information provided alongside
the Remuneration Report and the Remuneration Policy is
not subject to a vote at the AGM 2024 but provides added
information on the remuneration policies applied within
Nokia as well as on the remuneration of the Group
Leadership Team members.
We report information applicable to executive remuneration
in accordance with Finnish regulatory requirements and
with requirements set by the US Securities and Exchange
Commission that are applicable to us.
Nokia in 2023
Highlights
■ Despite the challenging market environment in 2023,
Nokia delivered a resilient financial performance, we made
progress on our strategy, and continued to create world-
leading technology.
■ As reported last year, at the beginning of 2023, the
President and CEO, Pekka Lundmark, received a base
salary increase of 3.5% in recognition of his performance.
During 2023, in line with the Company’s cost control
efforts, Pekka Lundmark requested that his salary
increase of 3.5% be cancelled as of 1 July 2023. His base
salary for the second half of 2023 remained unchanged
since his appointment in 2020.
■ Our President and CEO, Pekka Lundmark’s 2023 Short-
term Incentive (STI) was subject to a scorecard of Nokia
Economic Profit, gender diversity, carbon emission
reduction (Scope 1, 2 and 3) and personal strategic
objectives. Following the year end, performance was
assessed against the predetermined targets and resulted
in an overall STI payout of 65.30% of target opportunity
for Pekka Lundmark. Further details on the targets and
performance assessment and outcomes are provided in
the Remuneration Report.
■ The Long-term Incentive (LTI) awards (performance shares)
granted to Pekka Lundmark and other GLT members in
2020 vested at 39.5% of target following the end of the
3-year performance period, as a result of the dividend
adjusted share price achievement of €3.21. Further details
of the target and performance assessment are set out in
the Remuneration Report.
■ The Personnel Committee reviewed our Remuneration
Policy (“Policy”) during 2023 in preparation for our second
“Say on Pay” shareholder vote at the 2024 AGM. A minor
amendment is proposed to the LTI leaver provision under
the Policy to further align with market practice. A few
other presentational changes are also proposed to the
Policy to provide enhanced disclosure for greater
transparency, taking account of the feedback received
from our shareholders.
■ Reflecting the input from our shareholders, we are also
making some changes to the performance metrics for
our 2024 LTI and STI. The 2024 metrics for the LTI
(performance shares) plan for Pekka Lundmark and the
rest of the GLT will be subject to a scorecard of 50%
relative TSR, 40% cumulative reported Earnings Per
Share (EPS) (adjusted for impairments and M&A) and
10% carbon emission reduction (Scope 1, 2 and 3).
■ To bring greater focus on our profitability and cash
position as well as other important ESG topics such as
health and safety, the 2024 metrics for the STI plan for
Pekka Lundmark will be subject to a new scorecard of
60% operating profit, 20% Cash Release, 10% health
and safety and 10% diversity.
■ Pekka Lundmark will receive a salary increase of 8.5%
in 2024, to bring his total target remuneration closer
to the market level, although remaining below median
of our Global Peer Group.
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Remuneration Report 2023
Word from the Chair of the Personnel
Committee of the Board
Dear Fellow Shareholder,
I am delighted to present the first Remuneration
Report since my appointment as the Chair of the
Personnel Committee of the Nokia Board.
Our remuneration philosophy
At the core of Nokia’s philosophy lie three principles:
■ pay for performance and aligning the interests of
employees with shareholders;
■ ensuring that remuneration programs and policies
support the delivery of the corporate strategy
and create long-term sustainable shareholder
value; and
■ ensuring that executive remuneration reflects the
contribution to achieving our ESG targets which
support long-term shareholder value creation.
Nokia in 2023
Business context
2023 saw a meaningful shift in customer spending which
impacted our industry, with more caution due to the
macroeconomic environment, high interest rates and
customers working down elevated inventories accumulated
during the pandemic-related supply chain crisis. This industry-
wide shift has led to our net sales declining over the full year.
However, due to proactive actions we took across our
organization, we were able to protect our profitability while
continuing to invest in R&D. Despite all the challenges faced
during the year, we maintained a strong cash position in 2023
and the Board proposed an increase in the dividend from
EUR 12 cents to 13 cents and initiated a new share buyback
program to return up to EUR 600 million to our shareholders
over the next two years.
Shareholder support and the updated Remuneration Policy
The Policy that applied for the 2020-2023 period was
approved by shareholders at the 2020 AGM with 86.37% of
votes cast in favor. The Board’s implementation of that Policy
also received strong support at the AGMs in 2021, 2022 and
2023, with over 90% votes in favor in all three years.
We have monitored developments in shareholder and
voting agency guidance on remuneration and conducted a
thorough review of the Policy during 2023. The review
concluded that the overall remuneration structure continues
to be suitable for Nokia and is aligned to our strategic goals.
Where amendments have been proposed to the Policy,
these are intended to further align our arrangements with
market practice and to provide greater transparency to help
shareholders understand our arrangements and practices. We
consulted with our largest shareholders and several other key
stakeholders on some proposed amendments to the Policy.
The shareholders we engaged with were generally supportive
of the proposed amendments and made a few helpful and
constructive suggestions for the Committee to consider.
The feedback was taken into account as the proposed Policy
was finalized.
Remuneration of the President and CEO – base salary and
incentive opportunities
As reported last year, Pekka Lundmark received a salary
increase of 3.5% in January 2023 as a result of Nokia’s
continued growth and strong business performance.
However, in July 2023, he asked to reverse the salary
increase taking into consideration the Company’s
cost control efforts, the macroeconomic context, the fact
that our GLT requested a salary freeze for 2023 and the
wider employee experience. His base salary for the second
half of 2023 remained unchanged since his appointment in
2020. There was no increase to Pekka Lundmark’s STI and
LTI opportunities during 2023.
Pekka Lundmark’s total target remuneration has remained
below the median of our Global Peer Group since his
appointment, as a result of the restrained approach the
Personnel Committee and the Board have continued to take
on executive remuneration, taking account of the current
financial pressures being felt by shareholders and our
employees. However, considering the Company’s resilient
performance under Pekka Lundmark’s leadership despite
the industry-wide challenges we faced during 2023, the
Committee and the Board recognize that Pekka Lundmark’s
current remuneration is not at a competitive level, either
relative to others in less senior roles in the Company or
relative to other CEOs in our Global Peer Group. This
situation is not sustainable in the long term. The Board
decided to increase Pekka Lundmark’s base salary by 8.5%
in 2024. His 2024 STI and LTI opportunities will remain
unchanged. As a result, his total target remuneration in 2024
will remain below the median of our Global Peer Group.
Our employees globally have received salary increases
of approximately 14 percentage points during the past
three years.
STI performance and outcomes for 2023
Pekka Lundmark’s 2023 STI was subject to a scorecard of
70% Nokia Economic Profit, 10% gender diversity, 5% carbon
emission reduction (Scope 1 and 2), 5% carbon emission
reduction (Scope 3) and 10% personal strategic objectives.
Nokia Economic Profit was determined based on the
comparable operating profit less the cost of normalized
core net working capital (i.e. net receivables, inventories
and trade creditors). The 2023 Economic Profit outcome
of €854m was below the threshold set at the beginning of
the year for Pekka Lundmark’s 2023 STI. This outcome was
largely as a result of the 5G patent cross-license agreements
negotiation with OPPO and vivo that continued into early
2024. Since 2021, Nokia has been involved in legal disputes
with OPPO and vivo over patent payments in several
countries in Europe and Asia.
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While there have been intense negotiations between the
relevant parties, the Company prioritized protecting the
value of its patent portfolio over achieving certain timelines
for resolution. In January and February 2024, we announced
the conclusion of the patent cross-license agreements with
OPPO and vivo, respectively. Under the agreements, OPPO
and vivo will make royalty payments, along with catch-up
payments to cover the periods of non-payment. The
agreements resolve all pending patent litigation between
the parties, in all jurisdictions. The Personnel Committee
and the Board recognized that although both agreements
were signed in early 2024 instead of 2023, the outcomes
were in the best interest of the Company and our
shareholders. Therefore, to fairly reflect the significant
effort and achievements of Pekka Lundmark and our GLT,
the Board decided it would be appropriate to reflect the
value created from signing both agreements in the Nokia
Economic Profit outcome for 2023 STI purposes, which
would result in an above threshold payout under this
element for Pekka Lundmark. However, taking account
of the current financial pressure we are under and our
restrained approach to executive remuneration as a matter
of principle, it was decided that a one-third discount should
be applied to the EP outcome which resulted in a payout of
37% of target under this element for Pekka Lundmark.
Our 2023 diversity objective was based on the female
percentage of our global external hires. We delivered a full
year outcome of 27.9% of female external hiring against a
target of 28%, which resulted in 90% of the target payout
under this element for Pekka Lundmark. Our absolute
Scope 1 and 2 carbon emission for 2023 was 195 897 tCO2e
against a target of 221 652 tCO2e, which resulted in the
maximum payout of 225% of target under this element.
Our Scope 3 carbon emission targets were based on a
number of emission improvement actions reflecting the
key milestones of our Net Zero Roadmap. During 2023,
we achieved 83.03% of the targets under this element.
The Personnel Committee and the Board carried out a
detailed assessment of Pekka Lundmark’s personal strategic
objectives achievement following the year end and
determined a 150% of target payout under this element.
The personal strategic objectives and the assessment are
set out in the Remuneration Report. As a result, a total of
65.30% of target STI was payable to Pekka Lundmark in
respect of 2023 performance.
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LTI performance and outcomes for 2020–2023
The 2020 LTI (performance shares) was subject to the
predetermined dividend adjusted share price targets and a
three-year performance period which ended in October 2023.
Based on the dividend adjusted share price outcome of €3.21,
the award vested at 39.5% of target for Pekka Lundmark and
other GLT members who received the grant in 2020.
Pekka Lundmark also received a grant under our eLTI co-
investment arrangement in August 2020, under which he
purchased €2.6 million in Nokia shares and received two-for-
one matching shares in return. The matching shares were also
subject to dividend adjusted share price targets with a three-
year performance period, which ended in August 2023. The
threshold share price was not met. Therefore, his matching
shares under the 2020 eLTI lapsed in full.
STI and LTI performance conditions for 2024
During 2023, the Committee also undertook a review of the
performance metrics used for our LTI and STI and decided
to make a number of changes for 2024 to ensure our incentive
plans continue to support the business strategy and growth
over the next three years. Our 2024 incentive plans for the
President and CEO and the rest of the GLT will follow the
structure set out below.
Delivering the next year’s step in the strategic plan – STI
Operating Profit 60%
Cash Release 20%
Continued focus on profitability
Achieve a strong cash position
Health & safety 10% – Lost
Time Injury Frequency Rate
(with a fatality modifier)
Deliver on our focus on the
continued health and safety
of our employees
Diversity 10%
Deliver on our commitment to
become a more diverse employer
Delivering sustainable value – LTI
50% relative TSR, 40% cumulative reported EPS (adjusted for
impairments and M&A), 10% carbon emission reduction (Scope 1,
2 and 3)
A more rounded and balanced approach reflecting performance over
the long term in growing the business and in delivering shareholder
value whilst working towards our 2030 goal of 50% carbon emission
reduction
Taking account of the shareholder feedback received as
well as market practice, the absolute TSR metric in the LTI
will be replaced by cumulative reported EPS (adjusted for
impairments and M&A) in 2024. The Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon
emission reduction targets will also be introduced to the
2024 LTI. We are one of the very few companies in the
market to include Scope 3 targets in incentive plans. This
demonstrates our commitment to deliver our long-term
emission reduction goal and to be a market leader in
addressing climate change.
Our other ESG-related focus and commitment is reflected
in the introduction of the health and safety metric with a
fatality modifier and the continued use of the diversity
metric in our 2024 STI. The change of financial metric for
the 2024 STI from Economic Profit to Operating Profit and
Cash Release supports our short-term strategic priority on
delivering profit and maintaining a strong cash position.
Based on feedback received from our shareholders,
they are also considered more transparent metrics than
Economic Profit.
Share ownership requirement
Our President and CEO is required to hold Nokia shares
equivalent to three times his annual base salary. Pekka
Lundmark currently maintains a total shareholding which
significantly exceeds the requirement. This demonstrates
his commitment to and alignment with Nokia’s long-term
success and our shareholder interests.
Conclusions
Remuneration outcomes for 2023 reflect our resilient
performance despite the challenges during the year and
demonstrate our remuneration philosophy of pay for
performance. The proposed Remuneration Policy
amendments build on what has proved to be a successful
remuneration strategy over the years. I thank shareholders
who assisted the Committee in the consultation process,
and very much welcome their constructive feedback and
support for the proposals. I look forward to your continued
support at our 2024 AGM.
Thomas Dannenfeldt,
Chair of the Personnel Committee
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Year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Aggregate remuneration of
the Board of Directors
(EUR)(1)
President and CEO actual
remuneration (EUR)(2)
Average salaries and wages
(EUR)(3)
Net sales (EURm)
Total shareholder return
(rebased to 100 at 31 Dec
2018)(4)
2 219 000
2 016 000
1 821 000
2 280 000
2 503 000
3 897 625
3 587 781
4 908 244
4 316 606
3 738 560
61 980
65 787
70 411
74 100
69 074
23 315
21 852
22 202
24 911
22 258
66.90
63.95
113.13
88.94
64.68
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Aggregate total remuneration paid to the members of the Board during the financial year as annual fee and meeting fee, as applicable, and as approved by general meetings
of shareholders. The value depends on the number of members elected to the Board for each term as well as on the composition of the Board committees and travel
required. During the term that began from the Annual General Meeting 2021, the Board had eight members only, compared to ten members during the following terms.
The President and CEO actual remuneration represents the aggregate total of the two CEOs in 2020.
Average salaries and wages are based on average employee numbers and their total salaries and wages as reported in the Company’s financial statements.
Total shareholder return on last trading day of the previous year.
We also present this data graphically:
Comparative data (rebased year-end 2018 = 100)
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Remuneration of the Board of Directors
CEO earned remuneration
Average salaries and wages
Net sales
Total shareholder return
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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Introduction
This Remuneration Report of Nokia Corporation (the Report)
has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors
(the Board) to be presented to the Annual General Meeting
2024. The resolution of the Annual General Meeting on the
Report is advisory. The Report presents the remuneration
of the Board members and the President and CEO for the
financial year 2023 in accordance with the Finnish Decree
of the Ministry of Finance 608/2019 and the Finnish
Corporate Governance Code of 2020, as well as other
applicable Finnish laws and regulations. The members of the
Board and the President and CEO have been remunerated in
accordance with our approved Remuneration Policy during
the financial year 2023. No temporary or other deviations
from the Policy have been made and no clawback provisions
have been exercised during the financial year 2023.
In 2023, our remuneration structure promoted the
Company’s long-term financial success by setting the
performance criteria for short- and long-term incentives to
support the Company’s short- and long-term goals, as well
as through shareholding requirements set for the President
and CEO, the GLT and the Board members. Aligned with
Nokia’s pay-for-performance remuneration principle,
performance-based remuneration was emphasized over
fixed base salary. The setting and application of the
performance criteria for incentive programs executed the
philosophy of pay-for-performance and supported the
delivery of the corporate strategy as well as the creation
of long-term sustainable shareholder value.
The table on the right compares the development of the
remuneration of our Board of Directors, President and CEO,
average employee pay and Company performance over a
five-year period.
The pay-for-performance remuneration principle applied
to the President and CEO, as well as the shareholding
requirement of the President and CEO and the Board
members, as applicable, contribute to an alignment of
interests with shareholders, while also promoting and
incentivizing decisions that are in the long-term interest
of the Company.
Nokia in 2023
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Board remuneration for the term that began at the Annual General Meeting held on 4 April 2023 and ends at the close of the
Annual General Meeting in 2024 consisted of the following fees.
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Remuneration of the Board of Directors
The shareholders resolve annually on director remuneration
based on a proposal made by the Board of Directors on the
recommendation of the Board’s Corporate Governance and
Nomination Committee.
Annual fee
Chair
Vice Chair
The aggregate amount of remuneration paid to Board
members in 2023 equaled EUR 2 503 000 of which
EUR 2 370 000 consisted of annual fees and the rest of
meeting fees. In accordance with the resolution by the
Annual General Meeting 2023, approximately 40% of the
annual fee from Board and Board Committee work was paid
in Nokia shares purchased from the market on behalf of
the Board members following the Annual General Meeting.
Member
Chair of Audit Committee
Member of Audit Committee
Chair of Personnel Committee
Member of Personnel Committee
Chair of Technology Committee
Member of Technology Committee
Meeting fee(1)
Meeting requiring intercontinental travel
Meeting requiring continental travel
(1)
Paid for a maximum of seven meetings per term.
The directors shall retain until the end of their directorship
such number of shares that corresponds to the number of
shares they have received as Board remuneration during
their first three years of service on the Board.
The rest of the annual fee was paid in cash, most of which
was used to cover taxes arising from the remuneration. All
meeting fees were paid in cash.
It is the Company’s policy that the non-executive members
of the Board do not participate in any of Nokia’s equity
programs and do not receive performance shares, restricted
shares, or any other variable remuneration for their duties
as Board members. No such variable remuneration was paid
since all persons acting as Board members during the
financial year 2023 were non-executive.
Nokia in 2023
The following table outlines the total annual remuneration paid in 2023 to the members of the Board for their services, as
resolved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.
Sari Baldauf (Chair)
Søren Skou (Vice Chair)
Timo Ahopelto
Bruce Brown (until 4 April 2023)(2)
Elizabeth Crain
Thomas Dannenfeldt
Lisa Hook
Jeanette Horan
Edward Kozel (until 4 April 2023)(2)
Thomas Saueressig
Carla Smits-Nusteling
Kai Öistämö
Total
Annual fees
(EUR)
Meeting fees
(EUR)(1)
Total
remuneration paid
(EUR)
60% of annual fees
and all meeting fees
paid in cash (EUR)
40% of annual
fees paid in shares
(EUR)
Number of shares
(approximately 40%
of the annual fee)
465 000
225 000
210 000
—
215 000
230 000
200 000
210 000
—
195 000
215 000
205 000
10 000
14 000
10 000
5 000
15 000
9 000
17 000
10 000
5 000
14 000
14 000
10 000
475 000
239 000
220 000
5 000
230 000
239 000
217 000
220 000
5 000
209 000
229 000
215 000
289 000
149 000
136 000
5 000
144 000
147 000
137 000
136 000
5 000
131 000
143 000
133 000
186 000
90 000
84 000
—
86 000
92 000
80 000
84 000
—
78 000
86 000
82 000
47 427
22 948
21 418
—
21 928
23 458
20 399
21 418
—
19 889
21 928
20 908
2 370 000
133 000
2 503 000
1 555 000
948 000
241 721
(1) Meeting fees include all meeting fees paid for the term that ended at the Annual General Meeting held on 4 April 2023 and meeting fees accrued and paid in 2023 for the
term that began at the same meeting.
Stepped down at the Annual General Meeting on 4 April 2023 and received only one meeting fee in 2023.
(2)
EUR
440 000
210 000
185 000
30 000
15 000
30 000
15 000
20 000
10 000
EUR
5 000
2 000
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Remuneration of the President and CEO
The following table shows the actual remuneration received by Pekka Lundmark in 2023 and 2022. The LTI figures relate to the
vesting of the final tranche of the restricted share award granted to him on joining Nokia in respect of forfeited shares from his
previous employer and the vesting of the 2020 LTI performance shares.
EUR
Salary
Short-term incentive(2)
Long-term incentive
Other compensation(3)
Total
2023
1 322 750
1 079 695
1 240 359
95 756
3 738 560
Pay mix(1)
36%
30%
34%
2022
1 300 000
2 342 438
560 318
113 850
4 316 606
Pay mix(1)
31%
56%
13%
(1) Pay mix reflects the proportions of base salary, STI and LTI of total remuneration, excluding other remuneration.
(2) STI represents the amounts earned in respect of financial year 2023, but that are paid in April 2024.
(3) Other remuneration includes benefits such as telephone, car, driver, tax compliance support, and medical insurance.
Pursuant to Finnish legislation, Nokia is required to make contributions to the Finnish TyEL pension arrangements in respect
of the President and CEO. Such payments can be characterized as defined contribution payments. In 2023, payments to the
Finnish state pension system equalled EUR 422 274 for Pekka Lundmark in respect of his service as President and CEO
(EUR 475 384 for Pekka Lundmark in 2022). No supplementary pension arrangements were offered.
2023 Short-term Incentive of the President and CEO
Targets for the STI are set annually at or before the start of the year, balancing the need to deliver value with the need to
motivate and drive the performance of the Executive Team. Targets are determined for a set of strategic metrics that align with
driving sustainable value for shareholders and are set in the context of market expectations and analyst consensus forecasts.
For 2023, Pekka Lundmark had a target STI opportunity of 125% of annual base salary. His 2023 STI framework was based
on a scorecard of financial, strategic and ESG objectives. Achievement against the 2023 targets was as follows:
Metric
Economic Profit(1)
Diversity
Weight Target
70% EUR 1 851 million
10% Female percentage of global external hires of 28%
Carbon emission reduction Scope 1&2
5% 221 652 tCO2e
Carbon emission reduction Scope 3
5%
higher energy-efficient products and services
■ Finalize Nokia’s Net Zero Roadmap and transition plan
■ Achieve each business group’s committed roadmap milestones towards
Personal strategic objectives
Total STI outcome
10%
100%
■ Define the 2030 technology and business vision
■ Develop alternative value creation strategies beyond the 3-year long-range plan
STI outcome
(% of target)
37%
90%
225%
83.03%
150%
65.30%
(1) Non-IFRS measure. For the definition and reconciliation of non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures, refer to the “Alternative performance
measures” section. Nokia Economic Profit was determined based on the comparable operating profit less the cost of normalized core net working capital, which was
measured excluding the impact from the sale of receivables.
Accordingly, the total 2023 STI payout for Pekka Lundmark as the President and CEO was EUR 1 079 695.
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Long-term Incentive awards granted to the President and CEO during 2023
In 2023, Pekka Lundmark was granted the following LTI (performance share) awards.
Targets for our LTI performance shares are set in a similar context to the STI. The performance share targets are set at the start
of the performance period and locked in for the life of the plan. The performance condition for the 2023 performance shares is
based on two-thirds absolute TSR and one-third relative TSR against our global peer group(1) over the three-year performance
period from 2023 to 2026. The targets for both metrics and the performance and vesting outcomes will be disclosed in the
2026 Remuneration Report.
Performance share awards granted during the year(2)
2023 LTI performance shares
Units granted
Grant date face value
(EUR)(3)
Grant date
635 700
2 434 731
6 July 2023
Vesting
Q3 2026
(1) Global peer group consisted of 27 companies (see details under the “Global peer group” section).
(2) The maximum vesting is 200% if stretch performance targets are met. Vesting is also subject to continued employment.
(3) Grant date face value was calculated using the closing price of €3.83 on the date of grant.
Long-term Incentive awards and other equity awards vested for the President and CEO during 2023
The final tranche of Pekka Lundmark’s 2020 restricted share award, made to him on joining Nokia to compensate for the
forfeited awards from his previous employer, vested on 1 October 2023 as set out in the table below.
Restricted share awards vested during the year
Units granted
Target
Achievement
Units vested
Value of vested
award(1) (EUR)
2020 Restricted Share award final tranche (3/3)
117 467
N/A
N/A
117 467
380 590
(1) The vesting value was calculated using the closing share price of €3.24 on 21 November 2023, the day before the share delivery date.
The 2020 LTI performance share award granted to Pekka Lundmark in November 2020 had a three-year performance period and
was subject to dividend adjusted share price targets over the performance period. This award vested on 1 November 2023 as
set out in the table below.
LTI performance shares vested during the year
2020 LTI performance shares
Units granted
671 800
Target share
price (EUR)
Share price
achievement
(EUR)
Vesting outcome
(% of target)
Units vested
Value of vested
award(1) (EUR)
3.67
3.21
39.5 %
265 361
859 770
(1) The vesting value was calculated using the closing share price of €3.24 on 21 November 2023, the day before the share delivery date.
Pekka Lundmark also received an eLTI grant in 2020, under which he invested €2.6 million in Nokia shares and received two-for-
one matching shares in return. The matching shares were subject to dividend adjusted share price targets over a three-year
performance period. However, as the threshold share price was not achieved, the matching shares lapsed in full on 1 August 2023.
eLTI matching performance shares vested during the year
2020 eLTI matching performance shares
Units granted
1 390 894
Target share
price (EUR)
Share price
achievement
(EUR)
Vesting outcome
(% of target)
5.35
3.72
0.00
Units vested
0
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The President and CEO’s share ownership and unvested share awards
Our share ownership policy requires that the President and CEO holds a minimum of three times his or her annual base salary in
Nokia shares in order to ensure alignment with shareholder interests over the long term. Pekka Lundmark significantly exceeds
this requirement with a holding of 346%, well within the five-year allotted period.
Pekka Lundmark
Beneficially owned shares at 31 December 2023
Unvested shares under outstanding Nokia equity plans(2)
Total
(1) The values are based on the closing price of a Nokia share of EUR 3.052 on Nasdaq Helsinki on 29 December 2023.
(2) The number of units represents the number of unvested awards as of 31 December 2023.
The President and CEO’s termination provisions 2023
Units
1 473 060
2 910 980
Value(1) (EUR)
4 495 779
8 884 310
4 384 040
13 380 089
Termination by
Nokia
Nokia
President
and CEO
Reason
Cause
Notice
None
Reasons other
than cause
Up to 12 months
Any reason
12 months
President
and CEO
Nokia’s material
breach of the
service agreement
Up to 12 months
Compensation
The President and CEO is entitled to no additional remuneration and all unvested
equity awards would be forfeited after termination.
The President and CEO is entitled to a severance payment equaling up to
12 months’ remuneration (including annual base salary, benefits, and target short-
term incentive) and unvested equity awards would be forfeited after termination.
The President and CEO may terminate his service agreement at any time with
12 months’ notice. The President and CEO would either continue to receive salary
and benefits during the notice period or, at Nokia’s discretion, a lump sum of
equivalent value. Additionally, the President and CEO would be entitled to any
short- or long-term incentives that would normally vest during the notice period.
Any unvested equity awards would be forfeited after termination.
In the event that the President and CEO terminates his service agreement based
on a final arbitration award demonstrating Nokia’s material breach of the service
agreement, he is entitled to a severance payment equaling up to 12 months’
remuneration (including annual base salary, benefits and target incentive). Any
unvested equity awards would be forfeited after termination.
The President and CEO is subject to a 12-month non-competition and non-solicit obligation that applies after the termination
of the service agreement or the date when he is released from his obligations and responsibilities, whichever occurs earlier.
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Remuneration Policy
Nokia Corporation’s Remuneration Policy, which applies to the
governing bodies of the Company, i.e. the Board of Directors
and the President and CEO, was approved by shareholders at
the Annual General Meeting 2020 receiving 86.37% of votes
in favor. During 2023, the Board’s Personnel Committee
carried out a review of the Remuneration Policy and concluded
the Policy remains suitable for Nokia’s business strategy.
Therefore, only minor changes are proposed to the Policy
alongside some presentational changes to further align our
arrangements with market practice and to provide greater
transparency on our disclosure. This section sets out the
updated Policy, which will be submitted to the Annual General
Meeting 2024 to be adopted through an advisory vote.
The updated Policy would apply to remuneration in respect
of the four-year period from 2024 to 2027, unless presented
to the General Meeting at an earlier date with proposed
changes.
The updated Remuneration Policy for the Board
of Directors
In accordance with the Remuneration Policy, the Board’s
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee periodically
reviews the remuneration for the Chair and members of the
Board against companies of similar size and complexity.
The objective of the Corporate Governance and Nomination
Committee is to enable Nokia to compete for top-of-class
Board competence to maximize value creation for its
shareholders. The Committee’s aim is that the Company has
an efficient Board composed of international professionals
representing a diverse and relevant mix of skills, experience,
background and other personal qualities in line with the
diversity principles established by the Board. Competitive
Board remuneration contributes to the achievement of
this target.
The main structure of the Board remuneration as outlined
in the Remuneration Policy is set out in the table below.
Fees
Fees consist of annual fees and meeting fees.
Approximately 40% of the annual fee is paid in
Nokia shares purchased from the market on
behalf of the Board members or alternatively
delivered as treasury shares held by the
Company. The balance is paid in cash, most of
which is typically used to cover taxes arising
from the paid remuneration.
Meeting fees are paid in cash.
Non-executive directors are not eligible to
participate in any Nokia incentive plans and do
not receive performance shares, restricted
shares or any other equity-based or other
form of variable compensation for their duties
as members of the Board.
Non-executive directors do not participate in
any Nokia pension plans.
Members of the Board shall normally retain
until the end of their directorship such
number of shares that corresponds to the
number of shares they have received as Board
remuneration during their first three years of
service on the Board (the net amount received
after deducting those shares needed to offset
any costs relating to the acquisition of the
shares, including taxes).
Directors are compensated for travel and
accommodation expenses as well as other
costs directly related to Board and Committee
work. These are paid in cash.
Incentives
Pensions
Share
ownership
requirement
Other
Proposals of the Board of Directors to the Annual General
Meeting 2024 were published on 25 January 2024. The
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee has
resolved to recommend to the Board that the annual fees
of Board members would remain at an unchanged level.
Consequently, the Board proposes to the Annual General
Meeting 2024 that the annual fees payable for a term ending
at the close of the next Annual General Meeting be as follows:
■ EUR 440 000 for the Chair of the Board;
■ EUR 210 000 for the Vice Chair of the Board;
■ EUR 185 000 for each member of the Board;
■ EUR 30 000 each for the Chairs of the Audit Committee and
the Personnel Committee and EUR 20 000 for the Chair of
the Technology Committee as an additional annual fee;
■ EUR 15 000 for each member of the Audit Committee and
Personnel Committee and EUR 10 000 for each member of
the Technology Committee as an additional annual fee.
The Board has resolved to establish a Strategy Committee to
support the management in terms of strategy work and to act
as a preparatory body for the Board. Consequently, on the
recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nomination
Committee, the Board also proposes that:
■ EUR 20 000 be paid for the Chair of the Strategy
Committee and EUR 10 000 be paid for each member of
the Strategy Committee as an additional annual fee for
the Committee’s first term commencing from the Annual
General Meeting and ending at the close of the next Annual
General Meeting.
In addition, the Board of Directors proposes that the meeting
fees for Board and Committee meetings remain at the current
level. The meeting fees are based on potential travel required
between the Board member’s home location and the location
of a meeting and are paid for a maximum of seven meetings
per term as follows:
■ EUR 5 000 per meeting requiring intercontinental travel;
■ EUR 2 000 per meeting requiring continental travel.
Only one meeting fee is paid if the travel covered by the fee
includes several meetings of the Board and its Committees.
The Board also proposes that members of the Board shall
be compensated for travel and accommodation expenses
as well as other costs directly related to Board and Board
Committee work.
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The updated Remuneration Policy for the President and CEO
Remuneration element
Purpose and link to strategy
Operation including maximum opportunity
Performance conditions
Base salary
Pension
To attract and retain individuals with
the requisite level of knowledge,
skills and experience to lead our
businesses
Base salary is normally reviewed annually taking into consideration a variety of
factors, including but not limited to, performance of the Company and the
individual, remuneration of our external peer group, changes in individual
responsibilities and employee salary increases.
Whilst there are no performance targets attached to the payment of base
salary, performance is considered as context in the annual salary review.
To provide retirement benefit
aligned with local country practice
Pension arrangements reflect the relevant market practice and may evolve year on
year. The President and CEO may participate in the applicable pension programs
available to other executives in the country of employment.
N/A
Benefits
To provide a competitive level of
benefits and to support recruitment
and retention
Short-term incentive
(STI)
To incentivize and reward
performance against delivery
of the annual business plan
Long-term incentive
(LTI) – performance
share award
To reward for delivery of sustainable
long-term performance, align the
President and CEO’s interests with
those of shareholders and aid
retention
The current President and CEO participates in the Finnish statutory Employee’s
Pension Act (TyEL); there is no supplementary pension plan.
The retirement age is the statutory retirement age in Finland.
Benefits will be provided in line with local market practice in the country of
employment and may evolve year on year. Benefits may include, for example, a
company car (or cash equivalent), risk benefits (for example life and disability
insurance) and employer contributions to insurance plans (for example medical
insurance).
N/A
Additional benefits and allowances may be offered in certain circumstances such
as relocation support, expatriate allowances, and temporary living and
transportation expenses aligned with Nokia’s mobility policy.
STI is based on performance against one-year financial and non-financial targets
and normally paid in cash.
Minimum payout is 0% of base salary.
Target opportunity is 125% of base salary.
Maximum opportunity is 281.25% of base salary.
The Company Clawback Policies apply.
Performance measures, weightings and targets for the selected measures are
set at the start of the year annually by the Board of Directors to ensure they
continue to support Nokia’s short-term business strategy. These measures
can vary from year to year to reflect business priorities and may include a
balance of financial, key operational and non-financial measures.
Although the performance measures and weighting may differ year on year
reflecting the business priorities, in any given year, a minimum of 60% of
measures will be based on financial criteria.
Performance metrics and weightings are disclosed retrospectively in the
annual Remuneration Report.
Long-term incentive awards may be made annually in shares, vesting normally
after three years dependent on the achievement of stretching performance
conditions measured over a three-year period.
Performance measures, weightings and targets for the selected measures
are set by the Board of Directors to ensure they continue to support Nokia’s
long-term business strategy and financial success.
Target award level is 200% of base salary at the date of grant, with maximum
vesting of 400% of base salary.
The Company Clawback Policies apply.
Targets are set in the context of Nokia’s long-term plans and analyst
forecasts, ensuring that they are considered both achievable and
sufficiently stretching.
The Committee may choose different measures and weightings each year
based on the business plan and these will consist of at least 60% financial
measures and/or share price-related measures. Performance metrics and
weightings are disclosed retrospectively in the annual Remuneration Report.
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Remuneration element
Purpose and link to strategy
Operation including maximum opportunity
Performance conditions
Enhanced LTI (eLTI) –
co-investment
arrangement
To further align the President
and CEO’s interests with Nokia’s
long-term success and shareholder
interests
To further align the President and CEO’s interests with Nokia’s long-term success
and shareholder interests eLTI is only granted in exceptional circumstances.
The President and CEO may be invited, at the discretion of the Board, to
purchase investment shares of up to 200% of base salary, and in return,
receive two matching shares for every one investment share purchased.
The matching shares are delivered in the form of performance shares, typically
subject to the same performance conditions as for the LTI performance share
award, with a three-year performance and vesting period.
The minimum vesting of the matching shares is 0% of base salary and maximum
vesting is two times grant level.
The Company Clawback Policies apply.
The performance metrics, targets and weightings for the matching shares
are typically the same as those for LTI performance shares granted in the
same year.
Shareholding
requirement
To align the President and CEO’s
interests with shareholder interests
and ensure any decisions made
are in the long-term interest of
the Company
The President and CEO is required to build and maintain a shareholding equivalent
to 300% of base salary, to be achieved normally within five years of appointment.
N/A
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Termination provisions
In the event of a termination of employment, any payable
remuneration is determined in line with legal advice regarding
local legislation, country policies, contractual obligations
and the rules of the applicable incentive and benefit plans.
Payment in lieu of notice will not typically exceed the value
of 12 months’ remuneration (including base salary, benefits,
STI and pension contribution, if applicable). The treatment of
equity incentive awards may depend on the circumstances
of the departure. In the event of death, permanent disability
or retirement, unvested awards are normally allowed to be
retained. These awards will vest either on departure or at
normal vesting date, subject to performance (if applicable)
and time proration, unless the Board of Directors determines
otherwise. Current termination provisions of the President and
CEO’s service agreement are described in the Remuneration
Report.
Change of control arrangements, if any, are based on a double
trigger structure, which means that both a specified change of
control event and termination of the individual’s employment
must take place for any change of control-based severance
payment to materialize.
Share ownership requirement
Nokia believes that it is desirable for its executives to
own shares in Nokia to align their interests with those of
shareholders and to ensure that their decisions are in the
long-term interest of the Company. The President and CEO
is required to own three times his or her annual base salary
in Nokia shares and is given a period of five years from
appointment to achieve the required level of share ownership.
Clawback Policies
The Company Clawback Policies apply to the President and
CEO’s incentive plans. The Executive Clawback Policy is applied
in the case of any erroneously awarded remuneration due to
restatement in the Company’s financial statements with a
three-year look back period, resulting in the recoupment of
excess amounts previously paid based on numbers which have
since been materially restated.
Additionally, the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion,
apply the Nokia Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy in
circumstances such as reputational damage, gross misconduct
and willful breach of internal control procedure.
Remuneration on recruitment
Our policy on recruitment is to offer a remuneration package
that is sufficient to attract, retain and motivate the individual
with the right skills for the required role.
On occasion, we may offer buy-out awards to compensate for
a candidate’s forfeited awards on leaving a previous employer.
Such buy-out awards would, where possible, reflect the nature
of the forfeited awards in terms of delivery mechanism, time
horizons, attributed expected value and performance conditions.
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and CEO
The chart below illustrates how the proportion of the President
and CEO’s remuneration package varies at the minimum, target
and maximum levels of performance. A significant proportion
of remuneration is linked to performance, especially at stretch
performance levels. Actual pay mix is influenced by the extent
to which the performance targets set for the STI and LTI are
achieved and may vary from the scenarios below.
The long-term incentive vesting outcomes in the chart below
ignore share price movement from grant to vest. The eLTI is
not included in this analysis as it is not an annual award and
is only granted in exceptional circumstances. The vesting
outcome of the matching performance shares under the eLTI
would be dependent, besides the performance, on the value of
the investment, which could range from 0% to 200% of base
salary for the President and CEO. The minimum and maximum
vesting levels for the matching performance shares are
provided in the above summary table of the remuneration
elements.
President and CEO pay mix scenarios
51%
36%
13%
Max
47%
29%
24%
100%
Min
Target
Base salary
Short-term incentive
Long-term incentive
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Remuneration governance
We manage our remuneration through clearly defined
processes, with well-defined governance principles, ensuring
that no individual is involved in the decision-making related
to their own remuneration, and that there is appropriate
oversight of any remuneration decision. Remuneration of
the Board is annually presented to shareholders for approval
at the Annual General Meeting.
The Board submits its proposal to the Annual General Meeting
on the recommendation of the Board’s Corporate Governance
and Nomination Committee, which actively considers and
evaluates the appropriate level and structure of directors’
remuneration. Shareholders also authorize the Board to
resolve to issue shares, for example to settle Nokia’s equity-
based incentive plans, based on the proposal of the Board.
The Board of Directors approves, and the independent
members of the Board confirm, the remuneration of
the President and CEO, upon recommendation of the
Personnel Committee.
The Personnel Committee consults regularly with the President
and CEO and the Chief People Officer. The President and
CEO has an active role in the remuneration governance and
performance management processes for the GLT and the wider
employee population at Nokia. However, the President and CEO
or the Chief Personnel Officer are not present when their own
remuneration is reviewed or discussed. This enables the
Personnel Committee to be mindful of employee pay and
conditions across the broader employee population.
The Committee has the power, in its sole discretion, to retain
remuneration consultants to assist the Personnel Committee in
evaluating executive remuneration. During 2023, the Personnel
Committee engaged Willis Towers Watson, an independent
external consultant, to assist in the review and determination
of executive remuneration and program design, as well as to
provide insight into market trends and regulatory
developments.
The Personnel Committee Chair regularly engages with
shareholders to discuss their views on our remuneration
policies, programs and associated disclosures and reflects
on their feedback. These insights are taken account of in
the Committee’s and Board’s decision-making process for
executive remuneration.
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Work of the Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee convened five times during 2023 with a general theme for each meeting.
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1 Approvals & reporting
2 Philosophy & structure
3 Long-term direction & market review
4 Planning
January
■ 2022 STI performance outcome
■ 2023 STI and LTI metrics and target setting
■ President and CEO remuneration review
■ Equity plan vesting and granting during 2023
■ Remuneration Report for 2022
May
■ LTI design for 2024–2026
■ Equity plan status
■ 2023 Annual General Meeting season review
■ GLT remuneration review
■ Culture update
■ GLT succession approach
■ The SEC’s regulation on clawback
July
■ Remuneration Policy review
■ Nokia Executive Clawback Policy review
■ LTI design for 2024–2026
■ Market practice update
■ People risks including physical safety review
September
■ Nokia Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy review
■ LTI design for 2024–2026
■ Analytics and demographics
■ Remuneration Policy 2024 including the shareholder
consultation process
November
■ LTI and Share in Success Plan Rules renewal
for 2024–2026 and 2024 incentive metrics
■ 2024 equity plan budget and allocation
■ Proxy agency and shareholder feedback
■ Planning of Remuneration Report for 2023
■ GLT Succession planning
■ Executive shareholding assessment
■ Personnel Committee charter review
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Leadership Team in 2023
The remuneration of the members of the GLT (excluding the
President and CEO) consists of base salary, other benefits, and
short- and long-term incentives. Short-term incentive plans
are based on rewarding the delivery of business performance
utilizing certain, or all, of the following metrics as appropriate
to the member’s role: Economic Profit, diversity, carbon
emission reduction and defined strategic objectives.
Executives in the GLT are subject to the same remuneration
policy framework as the President and CEO. This includes
being subject to the Clawback Policies and shareholding
requirements. The shareholding requirement for members
of the GLT is two times their annual base salary, built within
a period of five years of their appointment.
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At the end of 2023, the Group Leadership Team consisted of 11 persons split between Finland, other European countries,
Singapore and the United States. For information regarding the current Group Leadership Team composition, refer to the
Corporate Governance Statement.
Name
Pekka Lundmark
Nishant Batra
Ricky Corker
Federico Guillén
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President and CEO
Chief Strategy and Technology Officer
Chief Customer Experience Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
Amy Hanlon-Rodemich
Chief People Officer
Jenni Lukander
Esa Niinimäki
Raghav Sahgal
Melissa Schoeb
Tommi Uitto
Marco Wirén
President of Nokia Technologies
Chief Legal Officer
President of Cloud and Network Services
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
President of Mobile Networks
Chief Financial Officer
Appointment date
1 August 2020
18 January 2021
1 January 2019
8 January 2016
24 October 2022
1 August 2019
25 January 2023
1 June 2020
12 April 2021
31 January 2019
1 September 2020
Remuneration of the Group Leadership Team members in 2023
Remuneration of the Group Leadership Team (excluding the President and CEO) in 2022 and 2023, in the aggregate, was as follows:
EURm⁽¹⁾
Salary, short-term incentives and other compensation(2)
Long-term incentives(3)
Total
2023
10.8
2.5
13.3
2022
13.6
7.0
20.6
(1)
(2)
(3)
The values represent each member’s time on the Group Leadership Team.
Short-term incentives represent amounts earned in respect of 2023 performance. Other compensation includes mobility-related payments, local benefits and pension costs.
The amounts represent the equity awards that vested in 2023 and 2022.
The members of the Group Leadership Team (excluding the President and CEO) were awarded the following equity awards under the
Nokia equity program in 2023:
Award
Performance share award(2)
Restricted share award(3)
Units awarded(1)
Grant date fair value (EUR)
1 858 500
1 454 000
7 118 055
4 376 540
Grant date
6 July 2023
Vesting
Q3 2026
15 December 2023
Q4 2024, Q4 2025
(1)
(2)
(3)
Includes units awarded to persons who were Group Leadership Team members during 2023.
The 2023 performance shares have a three-year performance period based on absolute total shareholder return. The maximum payout is 200% subject to maximum
performance against the performance criteria. Vesting is subject to continued employment.
Vesting of each tranche of the restricted share awards is conditional on continued employment.
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Unvested equity awards held by the Group Leadership Team, including the President and CEO
The following table sets forth the potential aggregate ownership interest through the holding of equity-based long-term incentives
of the Group Leadership Team in office, including the President and CEO, at 31 December 2023:
Number of equity awards held by the Group Leadership Team(1)
% of the outstanding shares(2)
% of the total outstanding equity incentives (per instrument)(3)
Shares receivable through
performance
shares at grant
Shares receivable through
performance
shares at maximum(4)
Shares receivable through
restricted shares
9 556 958
19 113 916
1 454 000
0.17 %
22.19 %
0.35 %
23.26 %
0.03 %
1.55 %
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Includes the 11 members of the Group Leadership Team in office at 31 December 2023.
The percentages are calculated in relation to the outstanding number of shares and total voting rights of Nokia at 31 December 2023, excluding shares held by the Nokia Group.
No member of the Group Leadership Team owns more than 1% of the outstanding Nokia shares.
The percentages are calculated in relation to the total outstanding equity incentives per instrument.
At maximum performance, under the performance share plans outstanding at 31 December 2023, the payout would be 200% and the table reflects this potential maximum payout.
Employee Share Purchase Plan
All eligible Nokia employees, including the President and CEO and our GLT members can participate in the Employee Share Purchase
Plan, by making contributions from their monthly net salaries (up to a cap) to purchase Nokia shares at market value. Participants will
receive one matching share for every two purchased shares they still hold at the end of the applicable annual plan cycle. Until the
matching shares are delivered, the participants have no shareholder rights, such as voting or dividend rights associated with the
matching shares.
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Global peer group
The global peer group used in our remuneration benchmarking
and relative TSR performance assessment consists of
27 companies.
ABB
Adobe
Airbus
ASML
Atos
BAE Systems
Capgemini
Ciena
Cisco Systems
Corning
Dell Technologies
Ericsson
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Remuneration continued
Pay for performance
Core to our remuneration philosophy is a desire to pay for
performance.
Each year we review overall total shareholder return compared
with LTI vesting, mapping the performance of the plans against
the total shareholder return curve.
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* 2021 LTI's performance period ended in Jan 2024. The vesting outcome of this award
will be reported in the 2024 Remuneration Report.
** 2022 and 2023 LTIs' performance periods not yet completed.
Looking at the performance of our long-term incentive plans
against total shareholder return, there is a reasonable
alignment with the performance of the plans declining as total
shareholder return declines.
The Board continues to actively monitor the performance of
our long-term incentive plans to ensure that they deliver value
for shareholders.
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Results of operations
Results of segments
Network Infrastructure
Mobile Networks
Cloud and Network Services
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Liquidity and capital resources
Financial position
Cash flow
Financial assets and debt
Venture fund investments and commitments
Treasury policy
Foreign exchange impact
Sustainability and corporate responsibility
Our strategy, purpose, and targets
Sustainability governance
Risk management
Environment
Industrial digitalization
Security and Privacy
Bridging the digital divide
Responsible business
Our People
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Shares and shareholders
Share details
Shareholders
Articles of Association
Risk factors
Significant subsequent events
Key ratios
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Business description
Business description
The shares of Nokia Corporation are listed on the Nasdaq
Helsinki Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange and the
Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.
Nokia Corporation is a public limited liability company
incorporated and domiciled in Helsinki, Finland. Nokia
Corporation is the parent company (Parent Company or Parent)
for all its subsidiaries (Nokia or the Group).
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act
together. We provide mobile, fixed and cloud network solutions
that enable critical networks for communications service
providers, enterprise verticals and hyperscalers. Our portfolio
of products, services and licensing opportunities helps
accelerate digitalization to address global sustainability,
productivity and accessibility challenges. We have customers in
more than 100 countries around the world and operations in
Europe, the Middle East & Africa, Greater China, North America,
Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
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Board’s review 2023
In terms of Nokia’s operating environment, 2023 was a challenging
year. Geopolitical instability continued and the economic climate
remained uncertain, with interest rates still elevated compared to
recent years despite inflation starting to ease through the year.
The scale of the industry-wide reduction in customer spending
in 2023 was significant, driven by higher borrowing costs and
inventory digestion which resulted in a decline of our topline.
Given these circumstances, Nokia did well to protect its profitability
while continuing to expand in enterprise, invest in its world-class
R&D and better position for growth opportunities. However, we
cannot be satisfied with our share price development this year
and the Board supports the management team’s strong focus
on improving shareholder value creation going forward.
Fundamentals remain strong
While the macroeconomic uncertainty prevails and the timing
of recovery is still uncertain, the longer-term trends for Nokia
remain positive. The company’s projections indicate network
traffic will continue growing significantly over this decade.
Nokia’s updated Technology Strategy 2030, published this
year, identifies the trends and technologies that will most
impact networks, including AI, cloud continuum, metaverse,
Application Programming Interface (API) economy, Industry 5.0,
sustainability and security. All of these will rely on ultra-
responsive and secure networks at their core, which means
more investments in networks will be needed. Consequently,
the Board is confident in the opportunities ahead of Nokia.
However, this requires continued focus on taking the right
actions, including on cost, to navigate the challenging market
environment in the short term while maintaining our strong
commitment to R&D and innovation.
Nokia’s focus on technology leadership across fixed, mobile and
cloud networking technologies supports its goal to gain market
share with Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and grow
in enterprise. For CSPs, one of the most pressing concerns is
securing a return on their 5G investments. Nokia is helping
here, for instance, by pioneering programmable networks
through its Network as Code platform and the creation of an
API economy to open up networks for next-generation apps
and value creation. During the year we continued to bring many
innovative solutions to the markets such as Nokia’s anyRAN
approach to Cloud RAN. We expect the enterprise market to
grow strongly over the coming years and Nokia is continuing to
improve its offering to different enterprise segments, including
industry verticals, webscale, and the government sector.
To accelerate its progress, Nokia refreshed its corporate
strategy in 2023 with a focus on six strategic pillars and a
renewed brand that positions the company as a B2B technology
innovation leader. Nokia also refined its operating model to
better serve customers and target growth opportunities. And,
to navigate near-term challenges, the company took decisive
action to protect profitability. The Board was pleased to see
Nokia’s resilient performance and the progress it made across
its strategic pillars in 2023.
A trusted partner
Nokia’s strategy to turn its ESG strengths into a competitive
advantage for the business, driving value creation and new
revenue streams, was advanced by new product launches giving
customers improved energy efficiency. The company recently
announced its new commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse
gas emissions target across Nokia’s value chain by 2040,
and to accelerate its work to reduce emissions in Nokia’s
own operations by 2030. There was also continued progress on
making security and privacy the cornerstones of the company’s
product proposition to CSPs and enterprises.
The Board’s work in 2023
The 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place in Helsinki
on April 4 2023 and was the first in-person AGM since 2019.
We were delighted that approximately 109 000 shareholders,
representing a record number of approximately 3 190 million
shares and 57% of all shares and votes, were represented
at the meeting. The AGM approved all the proposals of the
Board of Directors with the strong support of at least 92% of
votes cast, and elected 10 members to the Board, including
2 new members – Timo Ahopelto and Elizabeth Crain.
During 2023, the Board held 15 meetings, 10 of which were in-
person or via videoconferencing. The Board’s meetings focused
on Nokia’s strategic priorities: growing its CSP business faster
than the market, expanding the share of enterprise business,
actively managing its portfolio, securing the business longevity
of Nokia Technologies, building new business models, and
developing ESG as a competitive advantage. In parallel, the
Board focused on the enablers of those priorities: talent,
long-term research, digitalization and brand.
The four committees of the Board – Audit, Corporate
Governance and Nomination, Personnel and Technology –
assisted and supported the Board effectively during the year
and held a total of 20 meetings. ESG matters continued to
form an important part of the committees’ activities, including
the monitoring of environmental and social developments
in relation to Nokia’s activities in their respective areas of
responsibility, such as human capital, ethics, security, energy
efficiency and management, sustainability reporting, and climate.
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee
continued to work on the renewal of the Board’s composition,
the outcome of which is reflected in the composition proposed
to the next AGM, which includes one new Board member
candidate, Michael McNamara.
Solid foundation for 2024
Nokia is continuing to execute on its refreshed strategy,
and the Board believes the company is well positioned to
capture market share, including with enterprise and webscale
customers, and to further increase its technology leadership.
We feel the greater autonomy given to Nokia’s business
groups will enhance the company’s ability to seize growth
opportunities and increase its competitiveness further.
In 2023, Nokia updated its capital management policy with a
focus on sustaining investment grade rating and improving
shareholder returns consistent with the performance of the
business. Nokia now targets to maintain a net cash(1) position
in the range of 10–15% of net sales. In November 2023, Nokia
successfully completed the second EUR 300 million phase of
the EUR 600 million share buyback program initiated in 2022.
Due to our confidence in Nokia’s long-term outlook and strong
cash position, the Board proposed an increased dividend
authorization of EUR 0.13 per share to the 2024 AGM. In
addition, the Board is also instituting a new share buyback
program of EUR 600 million to be executed in the next two years.
The Board would like to thank all of Nokia’s employees for
delivering a resilient performance against a challenging
backdrop and for continuing to strengthen the company’s
position for value creation.
(1) Non-IFRS measure. For the definition and reconciliation of non-IFRS measures to
the most directly comparable IFRS measure, refer to the ”Alternative performance
measures” section".
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Selected financial data
This section includes selected financial and other measures for the Nokia Group as of and for each of the years in the three-year period ended 31 December 2023. The information has been derived
from, and should be read in conjunction with, our audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2023 and
2022, and for the years ended 31 December 2023, 2022 and 2021 are included in this report.
EURm (except for percentage and personnel data)
2023
2022
2021
EURm (except for percentage and personnel data)
2023
2022
2021
From the consolidated income statement
Key financial indicators and ratios
24 911
22 202
Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the parent
Net sales
Operating profit
% of net sales
Profit before tax
Profit from continuing operations
Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations
Profit for the year
From the consolidated statement of financial position
Non-current assets
Current assets
Assets held for sale
Total assets
Total shareholders' equity
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
Interest-bearing liabilities(1)
Lease liabilities(1)
Provisions(1)
Other liabilities(1)
Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities
Other information
Research and development expenses
% of net sales
Capital expenditure(2)
% of net sales
Personnel expenses
Average number of employees
Order backlog, EUR billion
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1 688
7.6%
1 499
674
5
679
21 694
18 087
79
39 860
20 537
91
4 191
997
1 262
12 782
39 860
(4 327)
(19.4) %
(652)
(2.9) %
(7 470)
86 689
22.0
2 318
9.3 %
2 184
4 210
49
4 259
22 677
20 266
—
42 943
21 333
93
4 477
1 042
1 435
14 563
42 943
(4 550)
(18.3) %
(601)
(2.4) %
(7 903)
Basic earnings per share, EUR
Continuing operations
Profit for the year
Diluted earnings per share, EUR
Continuing operations
Profit for the year
Proposed dividend per share, EUR(3)
Return on capital employed %(2)
Return on shareholders’ equity %(2)
Equity ratio %(2)
Net debt to equity (gearing) %(2)
Cash and cash equivalents
Total cash and interest-bearing financial investments(2)
Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments(2)
Net cash flows from operating activities
Free cash flow(2)(4)
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.13
6.7%
3.2%
51.8%
0.75
0.76
0.74
0.75
0.12
9.5 %
22.0 %
49.9 %
0.29
0.29
0.29
0.29
0.08
10.1 %
10.9 %
43.6 %
(21.0)%
(22.2) %
(26.4) %
6 234
8 514
4 323
1 317
665
5 467
9 244
4 767
1 474
873
6 691
9 268
4 615
2 625
2 065
Includes both current and non-current liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position.
(1)
(2) Non-IFRS measures. For the definition and reconciliation of non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures,
refer to the ”Alternative performance measures” section.
The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting to be authorized to decide in its discretion on the distribution of
an aggregate maximum of EUR 0.13 per share as dividend from the retained earnings and/or as assets from the reserve for
invested unrestricted equity.
Free cash flow is calculated according to the new definition, refer to the “Alternative performance section” for details.
(3)
(4)
2 158
9.7 %
1 926
1 654
(9)
1 645
20 452
19 597
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40 049
17 360
102
17 462
4 653
1 009
1 569
15 356
40 049
(4 214)
(19.0) %
(560)
(2.5) %
(7 541)
86 896
87 927
19.5
20.3
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Operating and financial review
The financial information included in this “Operating and financial review” section as of and for the years ended 31 December 2023 and 2022 has been derived from our audited consolidated
financial statements included in this report. The financial information should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our audited consolidated financial statements.
Conclusion of smartphone patent license renewal cycle
On 8 February 2024, Nokia announced it had signed its last remaining major smartphone patent
license agreement and concluded its smartphone patent license renewal cycle which began in
2021. Nokia Technologies will now enter a period of stability with no major smartphone license
agreements expiring for a number of years. In addition to license agreements signed with Apple
and Samsung in 2023, and Huawei in December 2022, Nokia Technologies signed agreements
with Honor, OPPO and vivo, among others at the beginning of 2024.
As a result, at the conclusion of the smartphone patent license renewal cycle, Nokia Technologies
currently has an annual net sales run-rate (contracted recurring net sales) of approximately
EUR 1.3 billion, excluding catch-up net sales. In addition to the remaining addressable
smartphone market, it will continue to focus on opportunities to grow the annual net sales
run-rate through patent licensing in areas such as automotive, consumer electronics, IoT and
multimedia, to reach a run-rate of EUR 1.4-1.5 billion in the mid term.
Results of operations
This “Results of operations” section discusses the results of our continuing operations.
Cost savings program
On 19 October 2023, Nokia announced actions being taken across business groups to address
the increasingly challenging market environment that the Company faces. The Company will
reduce its cost base and increase operational efficiency while protecting its R&D capacity and
commitment to technology leadership.
Nokia targets to lower its cost base on a gross basis (i.e. before inflation) by between
EUR 800 million and EUR 1 200 million by the end of 2026 compared to 2023, assuming on-
target variable pay in both periods. This represents a 10-15% reduction in personnel expenses.
The program is expected to lead to a 72 000–77 000 employee organization compared to the
86 000 employees Nokia had when the program was announced.
The program is expected to deliver savings on a net basis but the magnitude will depend on
inflation. The cost savings are expected to primarily be achieved in Mobile Networks, Cloud and
Network Services and Nokia’s corporate functions. One-time restructuring charges and cash
outflows of the program are expected to be similar to the annual cost savings achieved.
The current plan envisages achieving gross cost savings of EUR 1 000 million within the
2024–2026 program although this remains subject to change depending on the evolution of
end market demand. This includes the expected gross cost savings along with the associated
restructuring charges and cash outflows for the program. Nokia expects approximately 70% of
the savings to be achieved within operating expenses and 30% within cost of sales. By business
group, approximately 60% of the savings are expected to be achieved within Mobile Networks,
30% within Cloud and Network Services and the remaining 10% between Network Infrastructure
and corporate center.
The prior cost savings program from 2021 to 2023 is now essentially completed.
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Asia Pacific
Europe(1)
Greater China
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
North America
Submarine Networks
Total
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31 December 2022
The following table sets forth the results of Nokia’s continuing operations and the percentage of
net sales for the years indicated.
2023
2022
EURm
% of
net sales
EURm
% of
net sales
Year-on-year
change %
India
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
22 258
100.0
24 911
100.0
(13 571)
(61.0)
(14 689)
(59.0)
8 687
39.0
10 222
41.0
Research and development expenses
(4 327)
(19.4)
(4 550)
(18.3)
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
Other operating income and expenses
Operating profit
Share of results of associated companies
and joint ventures
Financial income and expenses
Profit before tax
Income tax (expense)/benefit
Profit for the year from continuing
operations
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Non-controlling interests
(2 929)
(13.2)
(3 013)
(12.1)
257
1 688
(39)
(150)
1 499
(825)
1.2
7.6
(0.2)
(0.7)
6.7
(3.7)
(341)
(1.4)
2 318
9.3
(26)
(108)
2 184
2 026
(0.1)
(0.4)
8.8
8.1
674
3.0
4 210
16.9
660
14
3.0
0.1
4 201
16.9
9
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(11)
(8)
(15)
(5)
(3)
(175)
(27)
50
39
(31)
(141)
(84)
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Net sales
Net sales in 2023 were EUR 22 258 million, a decrease of EUR 2 653 million, or 11%, compared
to EUR 24 911 million in 2022. In 2023, our industry was impacted by a meaningful shift in
customer behavior driven by the macroeconomic environment, high interest rates and customer
inventory digestion. In addition to a negative impact from foreign exchange rate fluctuations,
performance was driven by declines across all four business groups, with particular weakness in
Network Infrastructure, Mobile Networks and Nokia Technologies. Net sales declined 3% due to
foreign exchange rate fluctuations in 2023.
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The following table sets forth distribution of net sales by region for the years indicated.(1)
2023
2 291
5 873
1 303
2 842
1 046
2 050
5 733
1 120
2022
2 648
6 662
1 581
1 290
1 223
1 969
8 388
1 150
22 258
24 911
Year-on-year
change %
(13)
(12)
(18)
120
(14)
4
(32)
(3)
(11)
(1)
All Nokia Technologies IPR and licensing net sales are allocated to Finland.
The following table sets forth distribution of net sales by customer type for the years indicated.
EURm
Communications service providers
Enterprise
Licensees
Other(1)
Total
2023
2022
17 652
19 921
2 282
1 085
1 239
1 997
1 595
1 398
22 258
24 911
Year-on-year
change %
(11)
14
(32)
(11)
(11)
(1)
Includes net sales of Submarine Networks which operates in a different market, and Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), which is being
managed as a separate entity, and certain other items, such as elimination of inter-segment revenues and certain items related to
purchase price allocation. Submarine Networks and RFS net sales also include revenue from communications service providers and
enterprise customers.
Gross profit
Gross profit in 2023 was EUR 8 687 million, a decrease of EUR 1 535 million, or 15%, compared
to EUR 10 222 million in 2022. The decrease in gross profit was attributable to all four business
groups, particularly to unfavorable regional mix in Mobile Networks and a lower contribution
from Nokia Technologies. Gross profit in 2023 also reflected higher restructuring and associated
charges, which amounted to EUR 151 million in 2023, compared to EUR 84 million in 2022.
In 2023, variable pay accruals within cost of sales were lower, compared to 2022. Gross margin
in 2023 was 39.0%, compared to 41.0% in 2022.
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Financial income and expenses
Financial income and expenses were a net expense of EUR 150 million in 2023, an increase
of EUR 42 million, compared to a net expense of EUR 108 million in 2022. The net negative
fluctuation in financial income and expenses mainly resulted from a EUR 207 million negative
fluctuation in net foreign exchange gains and losses and EUR 136 million of higher interest
expenses which were partly offset by EUR 233 million of higher interest income and a
EUR 61 million impairment in 2022 related to loans extended to a customer. The higher
interest income was primarily driven by EUR 130 million higher interest income on financial
investments and EUR 95 million higher net interest income on deferred pension plans.
Profit before tax
Our profit before tax in 2023 was EUR 1 499 million, a decrease of EUR 685 million compared
to EUR 2 184 million in 2022.
Income tax
Income taxes were a net expense of EUR 825 million in 2023, a net negative fluctuation of
EUR 2 851 million compared to a net benefit of EUR 2 026 million in 2022. The fluctuation
in net income taxes was primarily attributable to the recognition of Finnish deferred tax assets
of EUR 2.5 billion that positively impacted 2022, as well as a non-recurring tax expense of
EUR 392 million related to an internal operating model change that led to a remeasurement
of a deferred tax asset that negatively impacted 2023. For more details on these items,
please refer to Note 2.5. Income taxes in our consolidated financial statements.
Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent and earnings per share
The profit attributable to equity holders of the parent in 2023 was EUR 660 million, a decrease
of EUR 3 541 million, compared to a profit of EUR 4 201 million in 2022. The change in profit
attributable to equity holders of the parent was primarily due to the net negative fluctuation in
income taxes, the lower operating profit and, to a lesser extent, a net negative fluctuation in
financial income and expenses.
Our EPS from continuing operations in 2023 was EUR 0.12 (basic) and EUR 0.12 (diluted)
compared to EUR 0.75 (basic) and EUR 0.74 (diluted) in 2022.
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Operating expenses
Our research and development expenses in 2023 were EUR 4 327 million, a decrease of
EUR 223 million, or 5%, compared to EUR 4 550 million in 2022. Research and development
expenses represented 19.4% of our net sales in 2023 compared to 18.3% in 2022. While
research and development expenses declined in 2023, they declined at a slower rate than net
sales, reflecting the impact of inflation in addition to our commitment to build and maintain
technology leadership across our portfolio. Research and development expenses were also
positively impacted by foreign exchange rate fluctuations. By business, the decrease was
primarily related to both Mobile Networks and Network Infrastructure. Research and
development expenses in 2023 also reflected higher restructuring and associated charges,
which amounted to EUR 61 million in 2023, compared to EUR 37 million in 2022. In 2023,
variable pay accruals within research and development expenses were lower, compared to 2022.
Our selling, general and administrative expenses in 2023 were EUR 2 929 million, a decrease
of EUR 84 million compared to EUR 3 013 million in 2022. Selling, general and administrative
expenses represented 13.2% of our net sales in 2023 compared to 12.1% in 2022. The modest
decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was driven by the impact of inflation,
which was broad-based across businesses and reflected higher salary expenses, but was
somewhat offset by cost savings actions and the positive impact from foreign exchange rate
fluctuations. Additionally, the lower selling, general and administrative expenses in 2023
reflected higher restructuring and associated charges, partially offset by lower amortization
of acquired intangible assets. 2023 included restructuring and associated charges of
EUR 138 million, compared to EUR 52 million in 2022. In 2023, selling, general and administrative
expenses included amortization of acquired intangible assets of EUR 301 million, compared to
EUR 356 million in 2022. In 2023, variable pay accruals within selling, general and administrative
expenses were lower, compared to 2022.
Other operating income and expenses in 2023 was a net income of EUR 257 million, an
improvement of EUR 598 million, compared to a net expense of EUR 341 million in 2022.
The improvement in other operating income and expenses was primarily related to the positive
impact from foreign exchange hedging, a net positive fluctuation related to provisions
associated with a country exit, the sale of digital assets, a net positive fluctuation in the amount
of loss allowances on trade receivables, partly offset by a net negative impact from Nokia’s
venture fund investments. The impact of hedging was positive EUR 80 million in 2023, compared
to a negative impact of EUR 107 million in 2022. In 2022, a provision associated with a country
exit amounting to EUR 98 million was booked, of which EUR 49 million was reversed in 2023.
Additionally, the net loss related to Nokia’s venture fund investments in 2023 was approximately
EUR 70 million, compared to a net benefit of approximately EUR 20 million in 2022.
Operating profit
Our operating profit in 2023 was EUR 1 688 million, a decrease of EUR 630 million, compared
to an operating profit of EUR 2 318 million in 2022. The decrease in operating profit was due
to lower gross profit, partially offset by a net positive fluctuation in other operating income
and expenses, lower research and development expenses and lower selling, general and
administrative expenses. Our operating margin in 2023 was 7.6%, compared to 9.3% in 2022.
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Results of segments
In 2023, we had four operating and reportable segments for financial reporting purposes:
(1) Network Infrastructure, (2) Mobile Networks, (3) Cloud and Network Services and (4) Nokia
Technologies. We also present segment-level information for Group Common and Other. The
amounts presented in this “Results of segments” section for each reportable segment and
Group Common and Other represent the amounts reported to the management for the purpose
of assessing performance and making decisions about resource allocation. Certain costs and
revenue adjustments are not allocated to the segments for this purpose. For more information
on our operational and reporting structure as well as the reconciliation of reportable segment
measures to those of the Nokia Group, refer to Note 2.2. Segment information, in the
consolidated financial statements.
Network Infrastructure
For the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to the year ended 31 December 2022
The following table sets forth the segment operating results and the percentage of net sales for
the years indicated.
Net sales(1)
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Research and development expenses
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
Other operating income and expenses
Operating profit
2023
2022
EURm
8 037
(4 987)
3 050
(1 259)
% of net
sales
100.0
EURm
9 047
(62.1)
(5 739)
37.9
3 308
(15.7)
(1 307)
(818)
(10.2)
81
1.0
(833)
(66)
1 054
13.1
1 102
% of net
sales
Year-on-year
change %
100.0
(63.4)
36.6
(14.4)
(9.2)
(0.7)
12.2
(11)
(13)
(8)
(4)
(2)
(223)
(4)
(1)
In 2023, net sales include IP Networks net sales of EUR 2 606 million, Optical Networks net sales of EUR 1 942 million, Fixed
Networks net sales of EUR 2 369 million and Submarine Networks net sales of EUR 1 120 million. In 2022, net sales include IP
Networks net sales of EUR 3 063 million, Optical Networks net sales of EUR 1 891 million, Fixed Networks net sales of EUR 2 943
million and Submarine Networks net sales of EUR 1 150 million.
Net sales
Network Infrastructure net sales in 2023 were EUR 8 037 million, a decrease of EUR 1 010 million,
or 11%, compared to EUR 9 047 million in 2022. While net sales in Network Infrastructure were
negatively impacted by foreign exchange rate fluctuations in 2023, the decrease reflected
declines across all businesses, with the exception of Optical Networks. Net sales declined 2%
due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations in 2023.
IP Networks net sales were EUR 2 606 million in 2023, a decrease of EUR 457 million, or 15%,
compared to EUR 3 063 million in 2022. Net sales in IP Networks decreased in 2023, with
particular weakness in North America as CSP customers evaluated their spending through most
of the year, with smaller variations across other regions.
Optical Networks net sales were EUR 1 942 million in 2023, an increase of EUR 51 million,
or 3%, compared to EUR 1 891 million in 2022. The increase in Optical Networks net sales
primarily reflected the strong momentum of and customer engagement with our PSE-V
solutions. From a regional perspective, the net sales increase was primarily driven by India,
with smaller variations in other regions.
Fixed Networks net sales were EUR 2 369 million in 2023, a decrease of EUR 574 million, or 20%,
compared to EUR 2 943 million in 2022. The decline in Fixed Networks net sales was primarily
driven by weakness in North America with a slowdown in fixed wireless access, as well as in fiber
where customers evaluated their spending and digested inventories.
Submarine Networks net sales were EUR 1 120 million in 2023, a decrease of EUR 30 million,
or 3%, compared to EUR 1 150 million in 2022. The slight decrease in Submarine Networks net
sales mainly reflected project timing, while the business continues to execute on its strong
order backlog.
Gross profit
Network Infrastructure gross profit in 2023 was EUR 3 050 million, a decrease of EUR 258 million,
or 8%, compared to EUR 3 308 million in 2022. Network Infrastructure gross margin in 2023 was
37.9%, compared to 36.6% in 2022. Network Infrastructure gross profit declined while gross
margin improved, primarily reflecting favorable mix shift despite the decline in net sales. In 2023,
variable pay accruals within Network Infrastructure cost of sales were lower, compared to 2022.
Operating expenses
Network Infrastructure research and development expenses were EUR 1 259 million in 2023,
a decrease of EUR 48 million, or 4%, compared to EUR 1 307 million in 2022. The decrease in
research and development expenses largely reflected lower variable pay accruals and foreign
exchange rate fluctuations, which more than offset the impact of inflation.
Network Infrastructure selling, general and administrative expenses were EUR 818 million in
2023, a decrease of EUR 15 million, or 2%, compared to EUR 833 million in 2022. The decrease
in Network Infrastructure selling, general and administrative expenses largely primarily reflected
lower variable pay accruals and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, which more than offset the
impact of inflation.
Network Infrastructure other operating income and expenses was an income of EUR 81 million
in 2023, a change of EUR 147 million compared to an expense of EUR 66 million in 2022. The
change in other operating income and expenses was mainly due to the positive impact from the
sale of digital assets and foreign exchange hedging, as well as a net positive fluctuation in the
amount of loss allowances on trade receivables.
Operating profit
Network Infrastructure operating profit was EUR 1 054 million in 2023, a decrease of EUR 48 million,
or 4%, compared to EUR 1 102 million in 2022. Network Infrastructure operating margin in 2023
was 13.1%, compared to 12.2% in 2022.
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Mobile Networks research and development expenses were EUR 2 010 million in 2023, a
decrease of EUR 224 million, or 10% compared to EUR 2 234 million in 2022. The lower research
and development expenses mainly reflected lower variable pay accruals, continued cost control
and the positive impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations, which largely offset the impact
of inflation.
Mobile Networks selling, general and administrative expenses were EUR 822 million in 2023,
a decrease of EUR 43 million, or 5%, compared to EUR 865 million in 2022. The decrease in
Mobile Networks selling, general and administrative expenses mainly reflected lower variable pay
accruals, continued cost control and the positive impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations,
which more than offset the impact of inflation.
Mobile Networks other operating income and expenses was an income of EUR 122 million in
2023, a change of EUR 179 million compared to an expense of EUR 57 million in 2022. The
change in other operating income and expenses was primarily due to the positive impact from
foreign exchange hedging and the sale of digital assets, as well as a net positive fluctuation in
the amount of loss allowances on trade receivables.
Operating profit
Mobile Networks operating profit was EUR 723 million in 2023, a decrease of EUR 217 million,
compared to EUR 940 million in 2022. Mobile Networks operating margin was 7.4% in 2023
compared to 8.8% in 2022.
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For the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to the year ended 31 December 2022
The following table sets forth the segment operating results and the percentage of net sales for
the years indicated.
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Research and development expenses
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
Other operating income and expenses
Operating profit
2023
2022
EURm
9 797
(6 364)
3 433
(2 010)
(822)
122
723
% of net
sales
EURm
% of net
sales
Year-on-year
change %
100.0
10 671
100.0
(65.0)
35.0
(20.5)
(8.4)
1.2
7.4
(6 575)
4 096
(2 234)
(865)
(57)
940
(61.6)
38.4
(20.9)
(8.1)
(0.5)
8.8
(8)
(3)
(16)
(10)
(5)
(315)
(23)
Net sales
Mobile Networks net sales in 2023 were EUR 9 797 million, a decrease of EUR 874 million, or 8%,
compared to EUR 10 671 million in 2022. While net sales in Mobile Networks were negatively
impacted by foreign exchange rate fluctuations in 2023, the decline mainly reflected weakness in
North America which was somewhat offset by strong growth in India. Net sales in North America
declined sharply, as customers evaluated their spending amidst macroeconomic uncertainty
and depleted their inventories through the year. Strong growth in India was driven by the
continuation of 5G deployments and market share expansion in the region. Net sales declined
3% due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations in 2023.
Gross profit
Mobile Networks gross profit in 2023 was EUR 3 433 million, a decrease of EUR 663 million, or
16%, compared to EUR 4 096 million in 2022. Mobile Networks gross margin in 2023 was 35.0%,
compared to 38.4% in 2022. The decrease in Mobile Networks gross profit and gross margin
largely reflected unfavorable regional mix. In 2023, variable pay accruals within Mobile Networks
cost of sales were lower, compared to 2022.
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Cloud and Network Services
For the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to the year ended 31 December 2022
The following table sets forth the segment operating results and the percentage of net sales for
the years indicated.
Operating expenses
Cloud and Network Services research and development expenses were EUR 577 million in 2023,
flat compared to EUR 577 million in 2022. The flat research and development expenses largely
reflected lower variable pay accruals in 2023 compared to 2022, the positive impact of foreign
exchange rate fluctuations and continued discipline on cost control which offset the impact
of inflation.
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
2023
2022
EURm
3 220
% of net
sales
100.0
EURm
3 351
(1 944)
(60.4)
(2 011)
1 276
39.6
1 340
Research and development expenses
(577)
(17.9)
(577)
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
Other operating income and expenses
Operating profit
(494)
(15.3)
50
255
1.6
7.9
(544)
(42)
177
% of net
sales
Year-on-year
change %
100.0
(60.0)
40.0
(17.2)
(16.2)
(1.3)
5.3
(4)
(3)
(5)
—
(9)
(219)
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Cloud and Network Services selling, general and administrative expenses were EUR 494 million
in 2023, a decrease of EUR 50 million, or 9%, compared to EUR 544 million in 2022. The
decrease in Cloud and Network Services selling, general and administrative expenses largely
reflected lower variable pay accruals in 2023 compared to 2022, the positive impact of foreign
exchange rate fluctuations and continued discipline on cost control which offset the impact
of inflation.
Cloud and Network Services other operating income and expenses was an income of
EUR 50 million in 2023, a change of EUR 92 million compared to an expense of EUR 42 million
in 2022. The change in other operating income and expenses was primarily due to the positive
impact from foreign exchange hedging and the sale of digital assets.
Net sales
Cloud and Network Services net sales in 2023 were EUR 3 220 million, a decrease of
EUR 131 million, or 4%, compared to EUR 3 351 million in 2022. In addition to the negative
impact from foreign exchange fluctuations, net sales in Cloud and Network Services reflected
growth in Enterprise Solutions and Core Networks which was more than offset by declines in
Cloud and Cognitive Services and Business Applications. Net sales declined 3% due to foreign
exchange rate fluctuations in 2023.
Gross profit
Cloud and Network Services gross profit in 2023 was EUR 1 276 million, a decrease of
EUR 64 million, or 5%, compared to EUR 1 340 million in 2022. Cloud and Network Services gross
margin in 2023 was 39.6%, compared to 40.0% in 2022. The decrease in Cloud and Network
Services gross profit reflected the mix shift from software sales towards lower margin hardware
sales in the first half of the year, somewhat offset by lower variable pay accruals in 2023
compared to 2022.
Operating profit
Cloud and Network Services operating profit was EUR 255 million in 2023, an increase of
EUR 78 million, compared to EUR 177 million in 2022. Cloud and Network Services operating
margin in 2023 was 7.9% compared to 5.3% in 2022.
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Nokia Technologies
For the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to the year ended 31 December 2022
The following table sets forth the segment operating results and the percentage of net sales for
the years indicated.
Operating expenses
Nokia Technologies research and development expenses in 2023 were EUR 224 million, an
increase of EUR 10 million, or 5%, compared to EUR 214 million in 2022. The increase in Nokia
Technologies research and development expenses was primarily due to higher investments to
drive creation of intellectual property.
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
2023
2022
EURm
1 085
—
% of net
sales
100.0
EURm
1 595
—
(5)
1 085
100.0
1 590
Research and development expenses
(224)
(20.6)
(214)
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
Other operating income and expenses
Operating profit
(140)
(12.9)
(136)
(32)
1.2
67.6
1 208
13
734
% of net
sales
Year-on-year
change %
Nokia Technologies selling, general and administrative expenses in 2023 were EUR 140 million,
an increase of EUR 4 million, or 3%, compared to EUR 136 million in 2022.
100.0
(0.3)
99.7
(13.4)
(8.5)
(2.0)
75.7
(32)
(100)
(32)
5
3
(141)
(39)
Nokia Technologies other operating income and expenses in 2023 was an income of EUR 13 million,
a change of EUR 45 million compared to an expense of EUR 32 million in 2022. The change in
other operating income and expenses was primarily related to the reversal of loss allowance on
certain trade receivables recorded in 2022 and the positive impact from hedging.
Operating profit
Nokia Technologies operating profit in 2023 was EUR 734 million, a decrease of EUR 474 million,
or 39%, compared to an operating profit of EUR 1 208 million in 2022. The decrease in Nokia
Technologies operating profit was primarily related to lower net sales, partially offset by a net
positive fluctuation in other operating income and expenses. Nokia Technologies operating
margin in 2023 was 67.6% compared to 75.7% in 2022.
Net sales
Nokia Technologies net sales in 2023 were EUR 1 085 million, a decrease of EUR 510 million, or
32%, compared to EUR 1 595 million in 2022. The decrease in Nokia Technologies net sales was
primarily due to a significant one-off that benefited 2022, which related to an option exercised
within a long-term license, as well as catch-up net sales in 2022 related to new deals signed in
the same year. Net sales in 2023 were also impacted by lower net sales from a smartphone
vendor whose market share has meaningfully declined and the lower net sales from a license that
expired at the end of the third quarter 2023, which were somewhat offset by catch-up net sales
related to deals signed in the second quarter of 2023.
Gross profit
Nokia Technologies gross profit in 2023 was EUR 1 085 million, a decrease of EUR 505 million, or
32%, compared to EUR 1 590 million in 2022. The lower gross profit in Nokia Technologies was
due to lower net sales.
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Operating expenses
Group Common and Other research and development expenses in 2023 were EUR 120 million,
an increase of EUR 3 million, or 3%, compared to EUR 117 million in 2022.
Group Common and Other selling, general and administrative expenses in 2023 were
EUR 216 million, a decrease of EUR 10 million, or 4%, compared to EUR 226 million in 2022.
In 2023, variable pay accruals within Group Common and Other selling, general and
administrative expenses were lower, compared to 2022.
Group Common and Other other operating income and expense in 2023 was an expense
of EUR 49 million, a net negative fluctuation of EUR 86 million compared to an income of
EUR 37 million in 2022. The net negative fluctuation in 2023 was primarily related to Nokia’s
venture fund investments. In 2023, Nokia’s venture fund investments generated a loss of
approximately EUR 70 million, compared to a benefit of approximately EUR 20 million in 2022.
Operating loss
Group Common and Other operating loss in 2023 was EUR 391 million, a change of EUR 73 million,
compared to an operating loss of EUR 318 million in 2022. The change in Group Common and
Other operating loss was primarily attributable to the lower other operating income somewhat
offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses.
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Group Common and Other
For the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to the year ended 31 December 2022
The following table sets forth the operating results for Group Common and Other, and the
percentage of net sales for the years indicated.
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Research and development expenses
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
Other operating income and expenses
2023
2022
EURm
% of net
sales
130
100.0
EURm
295
% of net
sales
Year-on-year
change %
100.0
(136)
(104.6)
(307)
(104.1)
(6)
(120)
(4.6)
(92.3)
(216)
(166.2)
(49)
(37.7)
(12)
(117)
(226)
37
(4.1)
(39.7)
(76.6)
12.5
(56)
(56)
(50)
3
(4)
(232)
23
Operating loss
(391)
(300.8)
(318)
(107.8)
Net sales
Group Common and Other net sales in 2023 were EUR 130 million, a decrease of EUR 165 million,
or 56%, compared to EUR 295 million in 2022. The decrease in Group Common and Other net
sales was related to reduced net sales from Radio Frequency Systems, mainly driven by the
divested business carved out during 2023.
Gross profit
Group Common and Other gross profit in 2023 was negative EUR 6 million, compared to
negative EUR 12 million in 2022. Group Common and Other gross margin in 2023 was negative
4.6% compared to negative 4.1% in 2022.
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Liquidity and capital resources
Financial position
At 31 December 2023, our cash and cash equivalents equaled EUR 6 234 million, an increase
of EUR 767 million compared to EUR 5 467 million as of 31 December 2022. The increase was
primarily attributable to net cash inflow from operating activities of EUR 1 317 million and net
cash inflow related to interest-bearing financial investments of EUR 1 527 million, offset by
capital expenditure of EUR 652 million, net cash outflow related to long-term borrowings of
EUR 302 million, payment of principal portion of lease liabilities of EUR 239 million, dividends
of EUR 621 million and share repurchases of EUR 300 million.
At 31 December 2023, our total cash and interest-bearing financial investments(1) equaled
EUR 8 514 million, a decrease of EUR 730 million, compared to EUR 9 244 million as of
31 December 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to the same factors as the ones
that contributed to the increase in cash and cash equivalents except for the net cash inflow
related to interest-bearing financial investments of EUR 1 527 million.
At 31 December 2023, our net cash and interest-bearing financial investments(1) equaled
EUR 4 323 million, a decrease of EUR 444 million, compared to EUR 4 767 million as of
31 December 2022. The decrease was mainly attributable to capital expenditure of EUR 652 million,
payment of the principal portion of the lease liabilities of EUR 239 million, dividends of
EUR 621 million and share repurchases of EUR 300 million, offset by net cash inflow from
operating activities of EUR 1 317 million.
(1) Non-IFRS measures. For the definition and reconciliation of non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures,
refer to the ”Alternative performance measures” section.
Cash flow
The cash inflow from operating activities in 2023 was EUR 1 317 million, a decrease of
EUR 157 million compared to a cash inflow of EUR 1 474 million in 2022. The decrease
was primarily attributable to a decrease in net profit, adjusted for non-cash items, of
EUR 3 238 million, a decrease of EUR 575 million compared to EUR 3 813 million in 2022,
partially offset by a decrease in cash tied-up to net working capital of EUR 1 282 million in 2023
compared to EUR 1 843 million cash tied-up in 2022. The primary drivers for the decrease in
cash tied-up to net working capital compared to 2022 were related to a decrease in inventories
of EUR 443 million compared to an increase of EUR 991 million in 2022, and a decrease in
receivables of EUR 304 million compared to an increase in receivables of EUR 451 million in
2022. These were partially offset by a decrease in liabilities of EUR 2 029 million compared
to a decrease of EUR 401 million in 2022. The decrease in liabilities during 2023 was primarily
attributable to a decrease in trade payables, a decrease in liabilities related to variable pay, and
restructuring and associated cash outflows, partially offset by an increase in contract liabilities.
In 2023, the cash inflow from operating activities included paid taxes of EUR 576 million,
an increase of EUR 195 million compared to EUR 381 million in 2022, interest received of
EUR 178 million compared to EUR 65 million in 2022 and interest paid of EUR 241 million
compared to EUR 180 million in 2022.
The cash inflow from investing activities was EUR 1 043 million in 2023, compared to a
EUR 1 880 million cash outflow in 2022. Cash inflow from investing activities was primarily
driven by net cash inflow of EUR 1 527 million of interest-bearing financial investments in 2023
compared to net cash outflow of EUR 1 198 million in 2022, partially offset by cash outflow
due to the capital expenditure of EUR 652 million in 2023 compared to EUR 601 million in 2022
and net cash outflow from other non-current financial assets of EUR 49 million compared to
EUR 66 million in 2022.
Major items of capital expenditure in 2023 included investments in R&D equipment, test
equipment, hardware for telecommunication and cloud environment, repair or improvements
of sites, shipyards and vessels.
In 2023, the cash outflow from financing activities was EUR 1 502 million, compared to a
EUR 837 million cash outflow in 2022. The cash outflow was driven by repayments of long-term
borrowings of EUR 798 million, dividend payments of EUR 621 million, share repurchases of
EUR 300 million and payments of the principal portion of lease liabilities of EUR 239 million,
partially offset by proceeds from long-term borrowings of EUR 496 million. In 2022, the cash
outflow was driven by dividend payments of EUR 353 million, share repurchases of EUR 300 million
and payments of the principal portion of lease liabilities of EUR 217 million.
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Financial assets and debt
At 31 December 2023, our net cash and interest-bearing financial investments(1) equaled
EUR 4 323 million consisting of EUR 8 514 million in total cash and interest-bearing financial
investments(1), and EUR 4 191 million of long-term and short-term interest-bearing liabilities.
We hold our total cash and interest-bearing financial investments(1) predominantly in euro.
Our interest-bearing financial investments mainly include high-quality money market and fixed
income instruments with strict maturity limits and diversified counterparty risk limits. We also
have a EUR 1 500 million revolving credit facility available for liquidity purposes. The facility has
no financial covenants and remains undrawn.
Venture fund investments and commitments
We make financing commitments to a number of unlisted venture funds that make technology-
related investments. The majority of the investments are managed by NGP Capital, a global
venture capital firm backing exceptional entrepreneurs driving the convergence of the physical
and virtual world.
As of 31 December 2023, our venture fund investments equaled EUR 784 million, compared
to EUR 828 million as of 31 December 2022. For more information on the fair value of our
venture fund investments, refer to Note 5.2. Financial assets and liabilities, of our consolidated
financial statements.
As of 31 December 2023, our venture fund commitments equaled EUR 381 million, compared
to EUR 433 million as of 31 December 2022. As a limited partner in venture funds, we are
committed to capital contributions and entitled to cash distributions according to the respective
partnership agreements and underlying fund activities. For more information on venture fund
commitments, refer to Note 6.1. Commitments, contingencies and legal proceedings, of our
consolidated financial statements.
Treasury policy
Treasury activities are governed by the Nokia Treasury Policy approved by the President
and CEO within the authority granted by the Board of Directors and supplemented by operating
procedures approved by the CFO, covering specific areas such as foreign exchange risk, interest
rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The objective of treasury’s liquidity and capital structure
management activities is to ensure that we have sufficient liquidity to go through unfavorable
periods without being severely constrained by the availability of funds to execute Nokia’s
business plans and implement Nokia’s long-term business strategy. We are risk-averse in our
treasury activities.
At 31 December 2023, our interest-bearing liabilities consisted of EUR 378 million notes due
in 2024, EUR 292 million notes due in 2025, EUR 500 million R&D loan from the European
Investment Bank maturing in 2025, EUR 167 million R&D loan from the Nordic Investment Bank
with final maturity in 2025, EUR 630 million notes due in 2026, USD 500 million notes due in
2027, EUR 500 million notes due in 2028, USD 74 million notes due in 2028, USD 206 million
notes due in 2029, EUR 500 million notes due in 2031, USD 500 million notes due in 2039, and
EUR 110 million of other liabilities. The EUR notes maturing in 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028 and 2031
as well as the USD notes maturing in 2027 and 2039, are issued by Nokia Corporation, while the
USD notes maturing in 2028 and 2029 are issued by Lucent Technologies Inc., a predecessor
to Nokia of America Corporation (Nokia’s wholly-owned subsidiary, formerly known as Alcatel-
Lucent USA Inc.). The loans from the Nordic Investment Bank and from the European Investment
Bank are drawn by Nokia Corporation. For more information on our interest-bearing liabilities,
refer to Note 5.2. Financial assets and liabilities, of our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2021, we exercised our option to extend the maturity date of the EUR 1 500 million
revolving credit facility. Subsequent to the extension, EUR 1 412 million of the facility has its
maturity in June 2026 and EUR 88 million of the facility has its maturity in June 2024.
We consider that with EUR 8 514 million of total cash and interest-bearing financial
investments(1) and with our undrawn revolving credit facility, we have sufficient funds to satisfy
our future working capital needs, capital expenditure, R&D investments, structured finance,
venture fund commitments, acquisitions and debt service requirements, at least through 2024.
We further consider that with our current credit ratings of BBB- by S&P Global Ratings, Ba1 by
Moody’s, and BBB- by Fitch, we have access to the capital markets should any funding needs
arise in 2024.
We aim to maintain investment grade credit ratings.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
There are no material off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to
have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of
operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors,
except for the purchase obligations and lease commitments, as well as guarantees and financing
commitments disclosed in Note 6.1. Commitments, contingencies and legal proceedings,
and in Note 5.4. Financial risk management, of our consolidated financial statements.
(1) Non-IFRS measures. For the definition and reconciliation of non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures,
refer to “Alternative performance measures” section.
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Foreign exchange impact
We are a company with global operations and net sales derived from various countries, invoiced
in various currencies. Therefore, our business and results from operations are exposed to
changes in exchange rates between the euro, our reporting currency, and other currencies, such
as the US dollar. The magnitude of foreign exchange exposures changes over time as a function
of our net sales and costs in different markets, as well as the prevalent currencies used for
transactions in those markets. Significant changes in exchange rates may also impact our
competitive position and related price pressures through their impact on our competitors.
To mitigate the impact of changes in exchange rates on our results, we hedge material net
foreign exchange exposures (net sales less costs in a currency) typically with a hedging horizon
of approximately 12 months. For the majority of these hedges, hedge accounting is applied to
reduce income statement volatility.
In 2023, approximately 25% of Group net sales and 30% of total costs were denominated in
euros, and approximately 50% of Group net sales and 45% of total costs were denominated
in US dollars. In 2023, approximately 5% of Group net sales and total costs were denominated
in Chinese yuan and approximately 5% of Group net sales and total costs were denominated in
Indian rupee.
The average currency mix for Group net sales and total costs:
Currency
EUR
USD
CNY
INR
Other
Total
2023
2022
Net sales
Total costs
Net sales
Total costs
~25%
~50%
~5%
~5%
~15%
~30%
~45%
~5%
~5%
~15%
~25%
~50%
~5%
~0%
~20%
~25%
~50%
~5%
~5%
~15%
~100%
~100%
~100%
~100%
For the full year 2023 compared to the previous year, the US dollar was weaker against the euro.
The weaker US dollar in 2023 on a year-on-year basis had a negative impact on our net sales
reported in euros. However, the weaker US dollar also contributed to slightly lower costs of sales
and operating expenses on a year-on-year basis. In total, before hedging, the weaker US dollar
on a year-on-year basis had a slightly negative effect on our operating profit in 2023.
For a discussion of the instruments used by us in connection with our hedging activities, refer to
Note 5.4. Financial risk management, of our consolidated financial statements. Refer also to the
“Risk factors” section.
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Sustainability and corporate responsibility
Sustainability
and corporate
responsibility
We believe that the positive impact of the technology
we create provides our greatest contribution to
realizing the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) and outweighs potential negative
impacts of the technology.
O
ur purpose is to create technology that helps the
world act together. We believe that digitalization
and enhanced connectivity will play an increasingly
significant role in helping industries and economies
A critical component of Nokia’s sustainability approach also
rests on our focus on governance and culture. We maintain
robust policies, processes, and management systems across
our value chain to align with regulation and global frameworks.
decarbonize while enabling a more inclusive society. These
technology enablers are critical to achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals of 2030.
We see the potential of digital technologies to create a more
sustainable, productive, and accessible world. At Nokia, we take
a two-pronged approach to sustainability. First, we minimize
our potentially negative environmental and value chain impact –
our “footprint”. Second, we maximize our potentially positive
environmental impact on industries and economies as well
as our social impact in the communities we operate in – our
“handprint”. We believe that our potential handprint far
outweighs our current footprint. Industry studies such as
the GSMA study on the impact of mobile communications
technologies on carbon emission reductions, have shown the
potential of digitalization and enhanced connectivity on several
industrial sectors and consumers.
5 ESG pillars
Our strategy, purpose, and targets
Our approach to sustainability is built on our company’s
purpose – to create technology that helps the world act
together. In 2023, Nokia took a step forward in embedding
sustainability into our corporate strategy by announcing the
ambition to develop ESG as a competitive advantage,
integrated into Nokia’s 2030 Technology Vision and continued
to deliver on it as part of our company purpose. Our
sustainability initiatives and approaches in 2023 were built on
our existing impact materiality matrix.
Nokia’s sustainability strategy is based on topics where we
believe we can have the greatest impact on ESG risks and
opportunities. The five pillars of our sustainability strategy
are shown in the following diagram.
Environment
Industrial digitalization
Security and privacy
Be the leader in energy efficiency
and circular practices
We provide connectivity and
digital solutions that sustainably
transform physical industries
Security and privacy become a
cornerstone of our reputation
and product proposition
Bridging the digital divide
Responsible business
We are a bridge for digital inclusion
through our connectivity and digital
skill building solutions
Take a proactive and values-driven
role in driving responsible business
practices internally and in our
value chain
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For the environment, we emphasize two areas: climate and
circularity. For climate, we look to be the leader in energy
efficiency in silicon, software, and systems, providing the
networks and operations skills to scale smart energy solutions.
We also intend to accelerate our first mover ambition in energy
efficiency in 5G-Advanced and 6G through early engagement in
standardization and ecosystem development. For circularity,
we focus on opportunities to promote hardware circularity
and manage the sourcing and reuse of key source materials.
Industrial digitalization provides the opportunity to
sustainably transform physical industries and cities through
digitalization and connectivity. Our offering for industries and
cities can enable decarbonization, resource efficiency, and
improved safety. We are excited by the opportunities in
digitalization enablement, cloud-based service delivery and
partnership-driven use case solutions to enable net zero
in key industries.
Security and privacy are positioned as the cornerstone of
our product proposition. Product development follows the
“Design for Security” methodology, and Nokia’s security team
partners with our customers to build and maintain secure
networks, compliant with national regulations for critical
telecom infrastructure.
We aim to bridge the digital divide using our broad product
portfolio across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks and
focused partnering to address different demographics through
digital skill building. Connectivity, combined with digital skills,
enables increased equality of access to healthcare, education
and employment for individuals and the opportunity to
participate in the digital economy for small businesses.
In responsible business we work to ensure our business
practices are aligned to our ethical and responsible values
across our value chain. We collaborate closely with customers
and suppliers to engage on systemic issues related to the
environment, health and safety, mitigating the misuse of
technology (and advocating for responsible AI principles),
ethics, human rights and working conditions, as well as focusing
on diversity, equity and inclusion in Nokia’s own workforce.
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Our materiality matrix
In 2023, our sustainability approach was based on our existing impact materiality assessment, which was completed in
2022. The following diagram shows the top-right quadrant of the impact materiality assessment matrix, which displays
the topics identified through the assessment as most relevant to our business and stakeholders, the economy and the
environment in 2023. Of these, the most important topics for Nokia are:
■ Climate impact through products
■ Environmental impact through
products and enabling
transformation in other industries
■ Ethical business practices and ethical
use of new technologies
■ Privacy and security
■ Responsible sourcing
Climate, ethical business practices,
and how Nokia’s products can enable
change in other industries, cities and
society continued to be among the
most material topics. The most
significant growth in importance
among stakeholders was seen in
privacy and security, responsible
sourcing and circularity.
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The material impacts, risks and opportunities (IROs) identified
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part of Nokia’s CSRD reporting for 2024.
EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Directive and our double materiality
assessment
Nokia has ramped-up efforts to prepare for the upcoming
EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD),
applicable as of 1 January 2024. We worked together with an
independent third party to support our completion of the
Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) in accordance with the
CSRD and the related European Sustainability Reporting
Standards. The DMA process and results have been
documented to meet CSRD requirements.
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Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations SDGs and their targets
remain a key framework for our sustainability
work. SDGs 8, 9 and 13 are the most material
for our business and reflect the areas in which
we can have the greatest positive impact.
We believe that digitalization and enhanced
connectivity will continue to play a critical role
in accelerating and achieving all 17 SDGs. Here
are examples of how the work we do actively
contributes to our most material SDGs.
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Promote inclusive and sustainable
economic growth, employment and
decent work
Build resilient infrastructure,
promote sustainable industrialization
and foster innovation
Take urgent action to combat climate
change and its impacts
In 2023, Nokia deployed the Rural
Connect Solution in Middle East and
Africa to connect the unconnected and
bridge the coverage gap in remote areas
of sub-Saharan Africa. The solution
takes a new approach to evolving radio
access network sites with a focus on
reducing energy consumption. It
incorporates baseband units with
AirScale power rectifiers and long-lasting
lithium batteries in a compact, portable
package that can be installed almost
anywhere.
Nokia is collaborating with UNICEF to
bridge the digital divide by helping to
improve digital education and training in
schools in select parts of Senegal, West
Africa. The principal beneficiaries are
teachers, as well as middle school
students in underserved areas. The
scope of work includes specific sessions
on digital skills, as well as upgrading
equipment and connectivity.
In 2023, Nokia partnered with DXC
Technology, to launch DXC Signal Private
LTE and 5G, a managed secure private
wireless network and digitalization
platform solution that helps industrial
enterprises digitally transform their
operations, especially in key market
segments including manufacturing,
energy, healthcare, logistics,
transportation, and education.
During the year we also announced that
we will work with US energy provider
Xcel Energy to help modernize grid
operations. The project will include the
deployment of Nokia private LTE
network technology, helping support
secure, reliable data connectivity and
new levels of automation. The network
technologies will back a growing mix of
renewable power sources for Xcel
Energy and optimize the delivery of
electricity to its millions of customers.
In 2023, Nokia announced a new update
in its optics portfolio with the sixth-
generation super-coherent photonic
service engine, PSE-6s, which can reduce
network power consumption in optical
transport by up to 60% per bit. We also
announced Habrok massive MIMO
radios, which offer improved energy
efficiency by using up to 30%
less energy through a combination
of software, hardware and services.
During the year we also communicated
that we helped Vietnamese
communications service provider
MobiFone achieve overall energy savings
of almost 14% in the first trial of our
new Digital Design service. The service
analyzes each individual cell in the
network and recommends the most
appropriate radio link power balance
to reduce transmit power.
Nokia joined with Orange under the
Switch to Circular Economy Value Chains
initiative, run by UNIDO (United Nations
Industrial Development Organization).
The project aims to support corporates
in accelerating their circularity efforts,
including with their partners in developing
countries. Nokia will work closely with
Orange to further develop circular
approaches in network equipment,
including setting up a new refurbishment
and repair center in Egypt, which will
extend the lifetime of Nokia products.
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Key sustainability targets
Our ESG targets are determined based on our sustainability strategy and material topics and are distributed across short, medium and long term. The key targets are listed in the table below which
shows progress against selected targets.
Progress against select ESG targets in 2023
Strategic
focus area
Target
year
Base
year
Target
2023 results
Environment
2030
2019
Our science-based target (SBT(1)): Reduce
our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across
our value chain (Scope 1, 2 and 3) by 50%
between 2019 and 2030, and reach net zero
by 2050.
2030
2019
2030
2019
Our final assembly suppliers reach zero
emissions by 2030.
Our suppliers reduce GHG emissions by 50%
by 2030.(3)
Climate
Emissions covered by our SBT were 34 319 800 tons CO2e,(2) which is a 9% decrease from 2022.
Despite this decrease, our current SBT emissions are now at the same level as the 2019
baseline year. This means that the 2030 SBT is still not on track with a linear reduction
trajectory. While we continue to accelerate innovations in product energy efficiency and
supplier collaboration, the availability and take-up of renewable energy by Nokia's customers
must rapidly increase to support the achievement of the interim target.
Our final assembly suppliers’ emissions were 38 500 tons CO2e, which is a 49% reduction
from 2019.
Our suppliers’ emissions were 540 500 tons CO2e, which is a 82% reduction from 2019.
However, as this includes emissions data from hundreds of suppliers and the quality of
allocated emissions data has been of concern, we are conscious that some of the reductions
may be due to the quality of the data reported.
Status
Not on track
On track
On track
Our logistics emissions were 140 900 tons CO2e, which is a 54% decrease from 2019.
On track
2030
2019
2023
N/A
2023
2019
2030
2019
Our logistics’ GHG emissions reduced by 73%
by 2030.
Reach 75% renewable electricity in our own
facilities.
Reach 65% reduction of our facilities' GHG
emissions compared to 2019.
Reached 75% renewable electricity in our own facilities.
Reached 69% reduction of our facilities’ GHG emissions.
95% circularity rate for waste from our
offices, labs, manufacturing, installation and
product takeback by 2030.
We have recognized areas where a high circularity rate has already been achieved and also
areas requiring further action. There are still data gaps to be closed but data accuracy has
increased. Annual waste circularity outcome for 2023 was 86%.
Bridging the digital divide
2030
2021
Helping our customers to connect the next
2 billion measured by number of subscriptions
in Nokia radio customers’ networks by 2030.
2025
2021
Harness Nokia technology, capabilities and
funds to improve the lives of 1 500 000
through social digitalization projects,
digital skills building, and connecting the
unconnected or underserved by 2025(5).
In line with Nokia’s long term goal, we work with our customers to provide broadband based
digital services on more subscriptions. The number of mobile broadband subscriptions in
Nokia radio customers’ networks has increased from 2022 to the end of 2023 by 372 million
(2022-2023: 772 million)(4).
We reached 130 832 reported direct beneficiaries(6) through social digitalization projects,
building digital skills, connecting the unconnected or underserved and improving inclusion,
equity and diversity. The current total reported direct beneficiaries for 2022 and 2023
were 691 534.
Achieved
Achieved
On track
On track
On track
Circularity
Connecting the
unconnected
and under-
served
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Achieved
On track
Not achieved
Reached
Achieved
Achieved
On track
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Target
year
Base
year
Target
2023 results
Security and privacy
Security and
privacy
2023
N/A
95% mandatory training completion related
to privacy.
In 2023, the mandatory training completion rate was 98%.
Health & safety
Inclusion &
diversity
Ethics &
compliance
2023
N/A
2025
N/A
Responsible
sourcing
2025
2020
Responsible Business
2030
2016
100% of suppliers delivering high-risk activity
to meet “H&S preferred supplier” status
(score 4 or more out of 5) in our Health &
Safety Maturity Assessment.
18% of relevant suppliers met H&S “Preferred” supplier status. To reach the 2030 target,
Nokia continues to work with our supplier base, engaging and promoting the supplier safety
competences, offering safety training and setting supplier workshops in order to improve
supplier Health and Safety awareness and capability.
2023
N/A
Zero critical or fatal incidents for employees
and suppliers.
2023
N/A
Reach a minimum of 27% female hires in
global external recruits.
In 2023, there were zero work-related fatal incidents involving employees. However, we
regret three work-related fatal incidents resulting in the death of one contractor/
subcontractor and two third-parties.(7)
28% of external recruits were women. We achieved the 2023 target via increased marketing,
communication and talent attraction activities to make Nokia’s employer brand stand out for
diversity-friendly employment policies and attract diverse talent.
2030
2016
Maintain 85% favorability of employee/line
manager engagement on ethics and compliance.
In 2023, 85% of employees said that their line manager talked to the team about the
importance of ethics and compliance.
Ethical Business Training completed by 95%
of employees.
98% 3TG traceability and conflict-free status
to smelter level in our supply chain as well as
conflict-free status of the smelters. Extended
due diligence and conflict-free status of
cobalt, mica and two additional minerals.
80% of suppliers achieve satisfactory
sustainability score (based on aggregated
weighted share) from supplier performance
evaluation (based on Corporate Responsibility
onsite audit programs, EcoVadis, CDP,
Conflict minerals).
98% of employees completed Ethical Business Training.
As of 2023, we have achieved 81% traceability to the smelter level in our supply chain as well
as conflict-free status of the smelters. We have also extended and conducted due diligence
for cobalt and mica and mapped the supply chains for additional minerals. For those due-
diligence will follow in the next years.
80% of suppliers, on average, received a satisfactory sustainability score in our assessment
programs.
On track
(1)
The current SBT covers the following activities: Scope 1: emissions from our facilities, car fleet and marine fleet own vessels. Scope 2: market-based emissions from purchased energy. Scope 3: emissions from the customer use of sold products (covering almost 100% of
our current portfolio) and emissions from the logistics, the final assembly factories in our supply chain, and the marine fleet chartered vessels.
(2) CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalents.
(3) Refers to our material suppliers.
Source: GSMA Intelligence.
(4)
Improving lives refers to increased digital connectivity and inclusion for 1 500 000 people.
(5)
(6)
Individuals that independent from any relationship with the company were directly benefited by Nokia’s contributions or activities related to digital connectivity and inclusion directly resulting from them.
(7) Nokia has revised its fatality-reporting criteria in 2023, to include third parties such as members of the public who are assessed as being impacted by an incident that is deemed within Nokia’s control. This more closely aligns Nokia’s reporting with some of its closest
industry stakeholders and competitors.
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Sustainability governance
The Board of Directors evaluates Nokia’s
ESG practices, related risks and target
setting, as well as their implementation
and effectiveness across the Company.
In 2023, the Board reviewed Nokia’s
sustainability strategy and targets,
evolving ESG requirements and
expectations, investor feedback,
disclosure approach, net zero strategy
and roadmap.
In addition, the Board’s committees
monitor environmental and social
developments and activities in the
Company in their respective areas of
responsibilities. The Chief Corporate
Affairs Officer has overall responsibility
for sustainability in the Group
Leadership Team.
In line with our mode of operation, the
Group Leadership Team approves our
sustainability-related strategy, overall
targets and operational frameworks,
within which corporate functions and
business groups can operate. This enables
accountable and empowered business
groups while maintaining appropriate
strategic and operative oversight.
Internal councils and committees,
such as the Sustainability Council, are
used to steer, align and ensure the
implementation of these strategies,
targets and frameworks and review
recommendations to the Group
Leadership Team.
Our overall sustainability governance
framework and responsibilities are
shown in the opposite diagram.
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Nokia Board
of Directors
■ Approves ESG strategy and evaluates ESG practices, related risks and target setting as well as their implementation and effectiveness.
■ Specific sustainability topics are reviewed by Board Committees based on their responsibilities, including ESG reporting, materiality assessment,
ethics and compliance, cybersecurity, privacy, culture, human capital management and embedding sustainability in our technologies.
Group
Leadership
Team
■ Reviews and approves implementation of and changes to sustainability-related policies, management and operational frameworks, strategy,
targets and performance, annual sustainability report and links to rewarding.
■ Conducts sustainability review and provides feedback a minimum two times per year and as topic-specific areas require
■ CEO, CFO and business group presidents review additional sustainability topics a minimum of two times per year as part of Nokia business reviews.
Sustainability Council
■ Steers the alignment of
sustainability strategy, priorities,
and the implementation of
sustainability activities across Nokia
■ Contributes to the sustainability
strategy and materiality
assessment, and reviews
sustainability targets and
performance
■ Provides additional insight to
sustainability-related risks and
opportunities
Donations and
Sponsorships Committee
■ Sets principles for allocation
of corporate donations and
investments for universities
and communities
■ Approves funds for donation
allocation and reviews major
sponsorships
■ Assesses the impact of all
donation programs
Inclusion and Diversity
Steering Committee
■ Reviews annual Inclusion and
Diversity (I&D) plans
■ Sets Nokia-level I&D ambitions
and measures impact and targets
■ Evaluates business group-level
I&D actions and provides feedback
to business groups
Human Rights Due
Diligence Council
■ Governs high-level alignment
on Nokia’s Human Rights Policy
and implementing procedures
■ Steers decisions on Nokia
businesses from a human rights
point of view.
■ Ensures alignment between all
business groups and functions
and that appropriate
mitigations are put in place
Members
Senior leaders from units representing
all business groups, Customer
Experience, Corporate Affairs, People,
Finance, Strategy and Technology and
Legal and Compliance. Convened ten
times in 2023.
Members
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Corporate
Affairs Officer, Chief People Officer, VP
Technology Leadership, Chief
Compliance Officer, Head of Customer
Experience Finance. Convened once
in 2023.
Members
Chief Legal Officer, Head of Inclusion
& Diversity, other senior leaders from
business groups, Human Resources,
ESG and legal, and representatives
from employee resource groups.
Did not convene in 2023(1).
Members
Chief Legal Officer, Chief Corporate
Affairs Officer, Chief Compliance
Officer, VP Sustainability, VP Technology
Leadership, other senior leaders per
need. Head of Human Rights, and Legal
Counsel. Convened twice in 2023.
ESG function
The corporate ESG function drives the implementation of the ESG strategy and
actions needed to achieve targets at the operational level. Subject matter experts
contribute fact-based input to the different functions and business groups.
Ensures corporate sustainability reporting is in line with requirements and regulations.
Ethics and Compliance function
Supports employees with training and guidance, fostering ethical decision-making
and choices that are consistent with our values, policies, and laws. Promotes an
open reporting culture and oversees robust and impartial concern reporting,
investigation and remediation processes.
(1) Due to reorganization the Inclusion and Diversity Steering Committee did not meet during 2023 and the Sustainability governance model will be reviewed and updated in 2024.
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Risk management
Sustainability-related risks and opportunities are part of our
Enterprise Risk Management framework. We recognize and aim
to mitigate the potential risks and negative impacts associated
with our business whether related to technology, supply chains,
the climate or people, while also driving opportunities within
and beyond our business to contribute to achieving the
UN SDGs. We have policies and processes for our identified
material sustainability-related risks, including our Code of
Conduct which reflects our values through clear and simple
directions on ways of working for all employees and business
partners. The main features of our risk management systems
are described as part of our corporate governance statement
(see Corporate Governance Statement—Risk management,
internal control and internal audit functions at Nokia).
The “Risk factors” section of this report discusses the most
important risk factors affecting our operations. These risks
include sustainability-related issues such as:
■ product safety and energy efficiency;
■ environmental incidents;
■ people safety and security;
■ privacy and security, including cybersecurity threats
■ potential human rights abuse through misuse of the
technology we provide;
■ potential lack of proper respect for human rights, fair labor
conditions, the environment and supply chains;
■ non-compliance with regulations or our supplier and
customer requirements;
■ violation of ethical standards, including our Code of
Conduct;
■ labor unrest and strikes;
■ inability to retain, motivate, develop and recruit
appropriately skilled employees;
■ public harm to our brand;
■ issues with trade tariffs and taxation, including tax disputes;
and
■ disruptions in our manufacturing, service creation, delivery,
logistics or supply chain caused, for instance, by natural
disasters, military actions, civil unrest, public health, and safety
threats (including disease outbreaks), many of which may be
fueled by the adverse effects resulting from climate change.
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How these risks are managed, including related key policies and
actions, is further discussed in the following paragraphs, in the
context of the relevant topics.
Sustainability recognitions
We respond to key ratings and ranking organizations to drive
greater transparency and external recognition of our work.
For example, for 2023, we were assessed by Sustainalytics
to be at low risk of experiencing material financial impacts
from ESG factors. In early 2024, we were included in
Sustainalytics’ 2024 ESG Top-Rated Companies list. The ESG
Risk Ratings by Sustainalytics provide information for investors
assessing financially material ESG issues that affect the long-
term performance of their investments.
In the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment, we received a rating of
AAA (on a scale of AAA–CCC). The MSCI ESG Ratings are used
by investors to measure companies’ resilience to long-term,
financially relevant ESG risks.
Further information on all our recognitions can be found
on our website.
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Environment
This section covers how we address our own
environmental footprint, including our focus on both
climate and circularity. We strive to minimize our
footprint across Scope 1, 2 and 3 by actively and
continually managing that footprint. As the volume of
network traffic rises in a more connected, digitalized
world, we must work to separate this growth in traffic
from any equivalent growth in energy consumption.
We also need to constantly strive to reduce GHG
emissions across our operations and facilities, and
work with our supply chain to help drive greater
energy and resource efficiency through the whole
chain. We believe our technology will play an ever-
more significant role in helping other industries and
society decarbonize (see the “Industrial digitalization”
section of this report).
Our commitment to climate action was further validated
through Nokia’s Sustainable Finance Framework announced in
2023. This framework was established in accordance with the
recommendations of the Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles
(SLBP), and the Sustainability Performance Target in the
framework is based on Nokia’s science-based target of
reduction of absolute GHG emissions across our value chain
(Scope 1, 2 and 3) measured in metric tons CO2e. A second-
party opinion for the Framework was provided by
Sustainalytics, assessing Nokia’s Sustainability Performance
Target as ‘Highly Ambitious’ and the Company’s selected KPI –
reduction of absolute GHG emissions across its value chain –
as ‘Very Strong’.
As digitalization plays an increasing role in helping industries
and communities decarbonize, it is important that we are part
of the climate conversation. Our sustainability leadership
participated in the New York Climate Week and the UN General
Assembly in September 2023, meeting with key UN and climate
leaders on the role of technology in environmental and social
challenges. In December 2023, Nokia joined Business Finland
and other Finnish climate leaders in COP28 (the United Nations
Climate Change Conference) to again emphasize the
importance of digital solutions in accelerating the response to
climate change and supporting industries in which emissions
are hard to abate.
Climate
Climate change remains a significant risk to society and the
natural environment. It can negatively impact our supply chain
and our customers’ business, as well as the global economy
and political and social stability.
We recognize that the products and services we provide
globally may affect the environment and climate as
manufacturing, distributing, and operating these products
requires energy and other natural resources. In 2023, 97%
of our GHG emissions footprint came from our products
in use by our customers in their networks. We can impact
our footprint by constantly improving power consumption,
increasing energy efficiency, and innovating where possible.
We continue to also innovate in terms of the silicon, software
and hardware we develop. During the year some of those
innovations included:
■ MantaRay Energy, a solution for RAN energy efficiency,
combines Nokia’s capabilities to optimize the energy
consumption of radio access networks with AI and ML
■ An expanded portfolio of energy-efficient site solutions
designed for our AirScale baseband portfolio
■ A new update to our optics portfolio with launch of the
sixth-generation super-coherent photonic service engine
(PSE-6s)
GHG emissions from our own operations account for only 1%
of Nokia’s total carbon emissions, but we remain committed to
decarbonizing our operational footprint.
We are a member of the RE100 initiative aligned with our global
ambition to use 100% renewable electricity across our facilities
by 2025. In 2023, we reached our annual target of 75% of
renewable electricity across our facilities.
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Accelerating our climate ambition
In 2023, Nokia collaborated with the Carbon Trust to
investigate how to accelerate its net zero targets and the
related pathway and levers. The Carbon Trust partners with
leading businesses, governments and financial institutions
to help turn their climate ambition into climate action.
In December 2023, the Group Leadership Team approved
the plan to fast-forward both our net zero target (Scope 1, 2
and 3) and our interim 2030 Scope 1 and 2 targets.
■ We have set a new long-term target to reach net zero GHG
emissions across our value chain(1) by 2040
■ We also aim to accelerate our existing interim 2030 target
to reduce emissions across our own operations,(2) reaching
an 83% reduction by 2030
■ To ensure its targets are aligned with climate science,
Nokia submitted its net zero letter of commitment to the
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in February 2024
and will submit the targets themselves for validation
Our key climate achievements in 2023
Our existing SBT is to reduce our total emissions by 50%
between 2019 and 2030 across our value chain (Scope 1, 2
and 3)(3). Overall, Nokia’s SBT carbon emissions in 2023 saw
a reduction of 9% compared to 2022. Our Scope 1 GHG
emissions in 2023 increased by 7 % to 111 100 tons CO2e
driven by our marine fleet, and our market-based(4) Scope 2
emissions reached 84 800 tons CO2e. By the end of 2023,
we had reduced our Scope 2 emissions by 37% compared
to 2022. Our Scope 3 emissions included in the SBT were
34 123 900 tons CO2e in 2023. This represents a reduction
of 9 % over the previous year.
Despite this decrease, our current SBT emissions are now at
the same level as the 2019 baseline year. This means that
the 2030 target was not on track with the expected linear
trajectory. While we continue to accelerate innovations in
product energy efficiency and supplier collaboration, the
availability and take up of renewable energy by Nokia’s
customers must rapidly increase to support the achievement
of the interim target.
Climate actions in our value chain
More and more Nokia customers are accelerating their journey
towards renewable energy. Therefore, from 2023 onward, we
started to collect customer-specific emissions factors from
our customers as we believe this could give a better indication
of our total Scope 3 category 11 (use of sold products) GHG
emissions than just using a GHG Protocol-mandated global
emissions factor.
Therefore, in 2023, we also calculated a total Scope 3 category
11 emissions number based on blended emissions factors. The
blended emissions factor is a combination of customer-specific
emissions factors confirmed by customers, country-average
emissions factors and global emissions factors. Our total Scope
3 category 11 emissions based on the 2023 blended emissions
factor was 33 691 400 tons CO2e. In this first year, the blended
emissions consist of 5% calculated by customer-specific
emission factors, 92% calculated by country-average emission
factors and 3% calculated by a global emission factor. Nokia
intends to further develop the collection and calculation of
customer-specific emissions factors going forward.
We also work with our suppliers to reduce our upstream
indirect emissions and to drive circular practice and innovation.
In 2023, we continued and enhanced our supplier climate
engagement and saw 458 of our key suppliers responding to
CDP’s request to disclose their climate performance information,
while 283 also provided emission reduction targets.
We saw good results from our climate work with our suppliers,
with our logistics suppliers achieving a 54% decrease in
emissions over the 2019 baseline. Logistics emissions were
140 900 tons CO2e in 2023. Our final assembly supplier
emissions were 38 500 tons CO2e, which is a 49% reduction
from 2019.
In early 2023, we were once again recognized by CDP for our
work on climate issues, receiving an A- score for our climate
work. We were also included in the CDP’s Supplier Engagement
Rating Leaderboard, reserved for companies with the highest
rating for supplier engagement on climate change. CDP is a
global organization that runs a bespoke global rating system
for investors, companies, cities, states and regions
to disclose their environmental impact.
We also had 247 suppliers responding to the CDP water
security questionnaire. We encouraged suppliers to set climate
targets aligned to the SBTi and again recognized climate-
related innovations as part of our Supplier Diamond Awards
program.
(1) Scope 1, 2 and 3.
(2) Scope 1 and 2. This includes complete decarbonization of Nokia’s car fleet as
well as its facilities and marine fleet reductions as aligned with the
International Maritime Industry (IMO) decarbonization pathway.
(3) The current SBT covers the following activities: Scope 1: emissions from our
facilities, car fleet and marine fleet own vessels. Scope 2: market-based
emissions from purchased energy. Scope 3: emissions from the customer use
of sold products (covering almost 100% of our current portfolio) and emissions
from logistics, final assembly factories in our supply chain, and marine fleet
chartered vessels.
(4) Market-based method derives emission factors from contractual instruments,
which include any type of contract between two parties for the sale and purchase
of energy bundled with attributes about the energy generation, or for unbundled
attribute claims.
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Circularity
We aim to be a driver of circular practices in our industry.
We focus on opportunities to promote hardware circularity
by managing the sourcing and reuse of key source materials.
We build on our existing waste processes and circular products
and services offering, proactively increasing the takeback of
products from customer modernization projects and end-of-
life equipment and increasing the availability and sales of
refurbished products.
We also look to increase the use of recycled materials in our
products, augmenting the inclusion of recycled plastics, steel,
copper, nickel and aluminum in our product design.
Our circularity highlights in 2023
We have a robust environmental management system and
environmental policy. At the end of 2023, the coverage of
employees within the scope of ISO 14001 certification was 90%.
We introduced our first Sustainable Finance Framework that
underscores the importance of ESG within its business and
financing structure. We successfully completed an inaugural
EUR 500 million sustainability-linked bond.
We announced our sponsorship of a professorship with the
University of Jyväskylä in Finland to explore the measurement
of our industry’s biodiversity impacts.
Our circularity achievements:
In 2023, we achieved 81% tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold
traceability and conflict-free status and extended due diligence
for cobalt and mica.
We introduced a circular metric to guide our operational
circularity journey and to close the material loop. Our target
is to be 95% circular with regard to waste in 2030.
As part of our drive for the refurbishment and reuse of our
products in 2023, we sent around 2 610 metric tons of old
telecommunications equipment for material recycling.
Approximately 49 300 units were refurbished for reuse/resell
purposes with a total weight of 290 metric tons.
We have a robust environmental management system and
environmental policy, supported by documented processes
and procedures to ensure their implementation. The system
helps us to monitor our progress and identify needed
improvements. Our own operational footprint is certified under
the ISO 14001 environmental management system standard,
and at the end of 2023 the coverage of employees within the
scope of that certification was 90%.
Exploring biodiversity
Biodiversity is of increasing importance for our stakeholders.
At Nokia we also look more broadly at our dependence on
natural resources, including climate, biodiversity and geological
diversity (geodiversity). By geodiversity, we mean the Earth’s
minerals, rocks, fossils, soils, sediments, landforms, topography
and hydrological features such as rivers and lakes. In 2023, we
started to work to understand the impacts affecting natural
capital (including biodiversity and geodiversity) across our
value chain.
As a part of a holistic approach to biodiversity Nokia expanded
its forest protection efforts by establishing two new nature
conservation areas in Finland. One of these areas covers
71 hectares in Northern Ostrobothnia and the other covers
14 hectares in the Capital Region. In 2023, our total protected
area expanded to 242 hectares, comprising 131 hectares of
forested areas, 11 islands and 111 hectares of marine
environments.
In December, through its University Collaboration engagements
Nokia announced a collaboration with the University of
Jyväskylä and the Finnish Innovation Fund SITRA to improve
biodiversity footprint assessments. The collaboration aims to
help organizations develop effective strategies and measures
to assess and reduce their biodiversity footprint.
Share of suppliers who have completed identification of all smelters and have
achieved conflict-free status
100%
94%
81%
82%
75%
50%
—%
47%
25%
3TG combined
(1)
Cobalt
Mica
Suppliers who have completed identification of all smelters
Suppliers who have achieved conflict-free status
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(1) 3TG combined shows the 4 minerals together (Tantalum, Tin, Gold and Tungsten), and is core to our reporting.
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Industrial digitalization
Digitalization and enhanced connectivity are a
critical part of the solution to decarbonizing and
dematerializing physical industries that significantly
contribute to global carbon emissions. This is our
handprint – it represents the enablement effect
of the technology solutions we provide. We aim
to maximize this handprint as it provides our
greatest potential impact on climate change.
As part of our strategy, we provide low-latency connectivity,
private wireless networks, sensors, and AI/ML as the basis
of a “Green Digital” proposition in our enterprise portfolio.
We are working within our ecosystem to identify methodologies
that better measure the enablement effect and articulate
the business case for transformation to accelerate and
scale adoption.
Nokia has been a member of the European Green Digital
Coalition (EGDC) since 2021. As part of the EGDC, Nokia has
contributed to developing methodologies to measure the net
environmental impact of digital solutions in different industrial
sectors. At Mobile World Congress 2023, Nokia’s Integrated
Operations Center smart city project with Nicosia, the capital
of Cyprus, was highlighted by the EGDC in their announcement
detailing their online case studies.
We work with customers across the energy, manufacturing, and
transportation industries among others, providing ever-growing
evidence that there is no green without digital. We are considered
the leading vendor of private wireless to enterprises, with
710 private wireless customers.
For example, in 2023 Nokia partnered with IT company Kyndryl
to enable Dow Company to digitalize the largest integrated
chemical manufacturing facility in the western hemisphere in
Freeport, Texas, removing paper from the manufacturing and
maintenance processes. And in September we launched an
array of industrial 5G devices to keep enterprise teams and
public safety workers safe, connected and informed over
private wireless networks in hazardous and industrial
environments such as ports, mines, chemical plants and
offshore oil platforms.
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Security and privacy
In our ESG strategy we position security and privacy
as the cornerstone of our product proposition.
We work to ensure a common security baseline
enforced for all products and services and accelerate
our security strategy ambitions.
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Nokia has well-established cybersecurity processes built into its
overall security risk management framework. This integration
is achieved through the implementation of a robust Security
Program set on various processes, such as cybersecurity risk
management, third-party security risk management, security
incident management and disaster recovery.
In 2023, Nokia conducted a security training program that
included annual all-employee mandatory training, quarterly
awareness campaigns, monthly phishing simulations, and
expanded initiatives to safeguard key data such as our Zero-
Trust and Critical Information Protection Program and our
dedicated Application Security Program.
We have developed and maintain an actionable Cyber Resilience
service, built on an assessment of the cyber risks Nokia is most
likely to experience. This includes investments in our Cyber
Defense Center and our Computer Emergency Response team,
as well as the execution of regular incident simulations and
tabletop exercises to ensure resilience in case of a cyber event.
We have also strengthened our third-party security process
through improved supplier selection procedures, ensuring
that security governance and compliance are embedded in
our supplier selection processes and contracts.
Product and Services Security
At Nokia, we recognize the paramount significance of product
and services security in the rapidly evolving landscape of
telecommunications and technology. In an era marked by
digital transformation and interconnected ecosystems, the
security of our offerings is crucial to our operations. We
understand that our customers rely on Nokia for solutions
that not only elevate performance but also guarantee the
integrity and confidentiality of their critical data.
We are dedicated to achieving a common security baseline
enforced for all products and services. To accelerate our
security ambitions, we are reinforcing the Nokia Design for
Security framework, driving end-to-end product security
testing initiatives like the Advanced Security Testing and
Research (ASTaR) Lab, and leveraging our own security
innovations.
Secure products are our priority, supported by initiatives such
as the Product Security Transformation Program, the pursuit
of certifications for essential 5G products, and the evolution of
our product security platforms. We have set up Service Security
as a separate domain to cover the full-service lifecycle with a
properly defined service security framework and we remain
focused on the continuous certification of services teams to
the ISO 27001 standard. We also have a program dedicated
to enhancing the security of Nokia service companies and
joint ventures.
Privacy
In privacy, we have established a comprehensive Company-
wide privacy program based on respecting privacy rights and
exercising high standards of integrity in dealing with – and
protecting – personal data, set out in core principles that are
based on relevant laws, best practices, and standards. We
conduct privacy assessments that aim to mitigate privacy
risk in relation to the data we collect, process and store.
We observe the concept of data minimization, meaning we
endeavor only to collect personal data that is necessary for the
purposes for which it is collected and to retain such data for no
longer than is necessary. We implement appropriate controls to
ensure that only persons with a clear and justifiable need to
know can access personal data. We have formal processes and
procedures in place to manage and mitigate any related risk
to data subjects in the event of a personal data breach.
These processes also include mechanisms to communicate in
a timely fashion with supervisory authorities, should that be
required. A program of privacy awareness, and general and
targeted role-based training, ensures that we continuously
and effectively address areas of the highest privacy impact.
Our mission is to protect and safeguard personal data in
Nokia’s possession, and we have a network of certified privacy
professionals who regularly provide coaching on privacy.
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Bridging the digital divide
We aim to bridge the digital divide and connect the
unconnected through our broadband and innovative
connectivity solutions. Our solutions can bring more
inclusive access to opportunities and help resolve many
social and economic challenges the world faces today.
Nokia aims to bring both our connectivity and digital skills-
building solutions to support more inclusive access to
healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. We also
aim to enable new business opportunities for SMEs through
digitalization. We can achieve this by leveraging our broad
product portfolio, as well as through focused strategies with
non-terrestrial network operators to connect different
demographics to broadband-level speeds in both fixed and
wireless domains.
We also implement social initiatives via non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) to further support our sustainability
strategy. In 2023, we reached 130 832 direct beneficiaries(1)
through social digitalization projects, building digital skills,
connecting the unconnected or underserved, and improving
inclusion, equity and diversity. This year, we saw the finalization
of some programs and the initial launch of new programs,
which both led to the total number of direct beneficiaries being
lower than in 2022.
For example, in September we announced the deployment of
Nokia’s energy-efficient passive optical LAN (POL) solution at
100 schools in a cutting-edge network for schools in South
Korea. The deployment, completed in collaboration with
Dongkuk Systems and Erum I&C, aims to enhance the existing
infrastructure and provide a high-capacity network to support
digital learning. This initiative is part of the South Korean
Ministry of Education’s Green Smart School program to
transform existing school facilities into smart learning
environments, including the creation of large-capacity
multimedia classes.
Our program with UNICEF in Morocco continued in 2023,
reaching 3 928 people through mentor training, awareness
raising sessions, regional and national social innovation
bootcamps, project or business incubation and digital skills
training. The program aims to empower youth with digital,
entrepreneurial skills and environmental knowledge.
One of our flagship social initiatives in India is Smartpur, which
was developed to improve access to livelihood opportunities,
healthcare, financial services, education and governance for
rural communities by utilizing the transformative power
of technology. In 2023, we supported Smartpur centers in
350 villages across India and the number of direct beneficiaries
reached in 2023 is 119 795.
(1)
Individuals that independent from any relationship with the company were directly
benefited by Nokia’s contributions or activities related to digital connectivity and
inclusion directly resulting from them.
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Responsible business
We strive to execute all business activities in a
trustworthy, ethical and transparent manner. This
includes interactions with our employees as well as
with our business partners, customers and suppliers.
We aim to work with only third parties that share our
values, that work to ensure compliance with the law
and that reinforce a commitment to ethical behavior.
98%
of our employees completed the
Ethical Business Training
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Highlights
98% of our employees completed our 2023 Ethical Business
Training.
In 2023, we implemented 635 supply chain audits, including
141 on-site in-depth audits on corporate responsibility topics,
48 on-site audits against our Supplier Requirements and
446 supplier assessments using the EcoVadis scorecards,
which consisted of 62% of Nokia’s total spend.
We successfully completed our second independent
assessment for the Global Network Initiative (GNI), with the
public report made available in 2023. The assessors highlighted
Nokia’s strong human rights culture, noting that many issues
are flagged and addressed informally even prior to surfacing
during the formal process.
Of the Human Rights Due Diligence cases investigated in 2023,
96% of total cases were resolved as “Go” or “Go with
Conditions” (63% and 33% respectively) and 4% as “No Go”.
We also improved our diversity hiring in 2023 with women
representing 28% of external hires.
We take a proactive and values-driven approach to responsible
business practices both internally and within our value chain.
We aim to improve outcomes related to issues including
environmental and human rights risks.
Ethics and compliance
We aim to conduct our business with the highest standards of
business ethics and integrity. Our comprehensive compliance
program and our strong culture of integrity allow us to earn
and keep the trust of customers, governments, employees and
other stakeholders. The foundation of our commitment to
integrity is our Code of Conduct, which provides a framework
that unites our leaders and employees behind a common vision
and set of values. This Code sets out four defining principles
that are supplemented by 14 key compliance policy areas.
Our Code of Conduct and the 14 main policy areas
We do business the right way
■ Conflict of interest
■ Dealing with government officials
■ Fair competition
■ Improper payments (anti-corruption)
■ Trade compliance
■ Working with third parties
We respect our people and
community
■ Environment
■ Fair employment
■ Health, safety & labor conditions
■ Human rights
■ Privacy
Four defining principles
We safeguard our assets
■ Controllership
■ Intellectual property & confidential
information
■ Insider trading
We follow the laws of the
countries where we do
business and adhere to
Nokia’s policies and
procedures
We personally set the
example for each other and
our stakeholders by
being honest and fair
We promote a culture of
integrity through mutual
respect, trust in each other
and high standards of ethics
in all our business dealings
We hold each other
accountable to the Code of
Conduct and if we are aware
of potential violations, we
promptly report them
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We do business the right way
Our Third-Party Code of Conduct, which is applicable to
our suppliers and partners, clearly states our expectations
regarding ethical conduct. We ask our third parties to adhere to
Nokia’s Third-Party Code of Conduct. Third-party commercial
partners, including distributors and indirect resellers, are
required to annually certify compliance with this code, and high
risk third parties are required to complete compliance training.
This code is further supplemented by policies, procedures,
and guidance documents covering a range of topics, including
third-party screening procedures and corporate hospitality.
We also have a separate Code of Ethics that sets out further
expectations for our President and CEO, Chief Financial Officer
and Corporate Controller.
In 2023, we deployed annual mandatory training on ethical
business practices for our employees. Our Ethical Business
Training was completed by 98% of our employees, surpassing
the agreed target of 95%.
Anti-corruption and bribery
We employ a multi-faceted approach to prevent corruption,
and we have clear and unambiguous policies concerning
improper payments, facilitation payments, gifts and hospitality,
sponsorships and donations and other areas of corruption risk.
Our policies and expectations regarding our strict prohibition
on improper payments and corrupt behavior apply to our
employees, partners and suppliers.
We implement training and regularly communicate with
our employees regarding legal and compliance risks, and
we review these risks and our mitigation measures with the
Company’s senior leadership and Audit Committee of the
Board of Directors.
In 2023, we created a new online anti-corruption training
module and included several topics related to anti-corruption
in our annual “Ethical Business Training,” including: bribery
workplace scenarios, policy information and special
requirements when working with government officials.
We supplement our all-employee mandatory training with
targeted training focusing on particular parts of our operations
and addressing high risk areas, regulatory requirements and
critical and emerging needs. We use a combination of videos,
in-depth training modules, microlearning modules, animations,
and live training sessions to educate employees about high-risk
areas.
In 2023, more than 23 600 attendees received live training
with over 35 compliance topics covered in about 75 sessions.
For select topics, we provide short, animated “just-in-time”
training modules that provide information at the time it is
needed; these are triggered by specific employee actions. For
example, a just-in-time training module on anti-competition
risks is delivered to employees who are attending trade
association meetings, and a module regarding our investigation
process is delivered to employees and external individuals
who raise concerns.
We conduct periodic audits and risk assessments to ensure
that we identify and respond to corruption risks across our
operations. Our compliance operations reviews provide an
in-depth assessment of a business or region’s compliance
programs and status, including a review of the strength of
the culture of integrity. In addition, our compliance control
framework assessments provide a deep analysis of compliance
risks and controls associated with a specific business, country,
or region.
These site or business reviews focus on identifying anti-
corruption risks (as well as other risks) and developing,
implementing, and monitoring responsive mitigation controls.
We also carry out risk-based due diligence and monitoring
procedures for all third parties to assess and manage potential
risks related to engaging and working with them. In 2023,
we completed four compliance operation reviews and
13 compliance control framework assessments.
Nokia’s Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence is a dedicated
group within our compliance team that assesses, monitors,
and approves or rejects engagement with high-risk third
parties (including, but not limited to, commercial third parties
and high-risk suppliers), as well as practices such as gifts,
entertainment, hospitality, sponsorships, and donations.
All third parties and suppliers that conduct business with
Nokia are subject to a risk-based screening process.
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The activities of the Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence are
digitalized and tool-based, including, for example, monitoring
and training of third parties.
Third parties must adhere to our Third-Party Code of Conduct,
and they are required to sign our anti-corruption certification
annually. In 2023, over 260 of our commercial third parties
certified that they reviewed our Third-Party Code of Conduct
and completed the training video. In addition, as necessary,
live discussions on effective compliance programs are held
with our commercial partners with the goal of exchanging
best practices.
Oversight and grievance mechanisms
Our Board of Directors, its Audit Committee and our Group
Leadership Team all provide oversight of our ethics and
compliance program. Our Chief Compliance Officer provides
periodic reports and updates on our compliance program
(including information relating to investigations, due diligence,
transaction metrics, and evolving external enforcement and risk
trends) to the Board, the Audit Committee, and others, as needed.
Using one of the several resources available to them
employees are expected and encouraged to report concerns
about suspected misconduct or potential violations of the law,
our Code of Conduct, or our company policies. We provide
numerous channels and mechanisms to facilitate such
reporting, including anonymous reporting (unless prohibited
by local law), and we strive to ensure that employees feel
comfortable reporting concerns. Our global Ombuds Program
helps drive our ‘speak-up’ culture and allays concerns
employees may have about potential reprisal for filing a report.
In 2023, the Business Integrity Group, our investigation team
in the Ethics and Compliance organization, received a total
of 1 056 concerns, of which 483 were integrity concerns
investigated by the Business Integrity Group as suspected
violations of our Code of Conduct. The Business Integrity
Group closed 370 investigations into alleged violations of our
Code of Conduct, of which 159 were substantiated with cause
found after investigation. Following investigations conducted
by the Business Integrity Group, we implemented corrective
actions including dismissals, suspension without pay, written
warnings, coaching/counseling, training, and restitution.
Beyond individual discipline, detailed root cause analysis was
conducted for substantiated cases, and unsubstantiated cases,
as appropriate, to identify, implement, and to monitor remedial
measured and improvements.
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Human rights
We are committed to the principles of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, the United Nations Global Compact and the
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. We endorsed
the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human
Rights in 2011. We encourage our suppliers and business
partners to share our values.
Our Code of Conduct, together with our Human Rights Policy,
sets out our approach to human rights. Our human rights
processes cover the whole value chain, from supplier
management to product end use, and we have set clear
requirements for all areas separately.
The technology we provide can bring positive benefits to
individuals and broader society. We have a robust Human
Rights Due Diligence process that aims to ensure the
technology we provide is not misused to limit the privacy or
freedom of expression of any individual or group. This process,
which is embedded in our global sales process, provides the
mechanism and tools to effectively mitigate our most salient
human rights risks arising from the potential misuse of the
products and technology we provide.
Before any sale is made, we aim to identify the level of
possible risk to human rights through potential misuse of our
technology and provide mitigation if any risk is identified. The
Human Rights Due Diligence process is initiated according to
various triggers including technology type, customer, country
and use case. Of the Human Rights Due Diligence cases
handled in 2023, 96% of total cases were resolved as “Go”
or “Go with Conditions” (63% and 33%) respectively and 4%
as “No Go”.
In addition to potential product misuse, human rights risks
appear in our global supply chain (see the “Responsible
sourcing” section and our Modern Slavery Statement published
on our website).
We are a member of the Global Network Initiative, a multi-
stakeholder group of companies, civil society organizations
(including human rights and press freedom groups),
investors and academics working together to protect and
advance freedom of expression and privacy in the ICT sector.
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We have successfully completed our second independent GNI
assessment, and the public report was made available in
October 2023. The assessors highlighted Nokia’s strong
human rights culture, noting that many issues are flagged
and addressed informally even prior to surfacing during the
formal process. The GNI also noted our Human Rights Due
Diligence processes encompassing relevant functions across
the Company with strong escalation mechanisms. To ensure
best-in-class human rights mitigations our Human Rights Due
Diligence process also went through an internal audit that
began in 2022 and was completed in 2023, providing findings
that led to increased digitalization of the process.
Responsible sourcing
We expect our suppliers to adhere to our Third-Party Code of
Conduct and provide them with our Supplier Requirements,
including the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code
of Conduct and additional, Nokia-specific sustainability
requirements. The requirements cover such topics as
environment, health, safety and security, privacy, risk
management, labor and human rights, modern slavery,
and ethics. We also run assessments and audits on our
suppliers and provide training to ensure they meet our
ethical requirements and continuously improve on their
performance. We work with them on remediation actions and
push to raise the bar on standards across our ecosystem.
In 2023, we implemented 635 supply chain audits, including
141 on-site in-depth audits on corporate responsibility topics,
48 on-site audits against our Supplier Requirements and
446 supplier assessments and follow-ups using the EcoVadis
scorecards. We continued our work to increase the use of
recycled material content in our products. As part of our
circularity program, we introduced recycled material content
targets for our mechanical suppliers. We also held training
workshops for suppliers on topics such as climate change,
circularity, responsible minerals sourcing, modern slavery,
labor migration, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
We continued to work with suppliers on the CDP Climate
program which includes learning and capability building, data
reporting, target setting and performance evaluation. In 2023,
we expanded the deep dives on emissions reduction roadmap
development with carbon intense segments of our supply
chain such as integrated circuits (ICs) and semi-discretes,
and printed wiring boards (PWBs).
Cases handled in 2023 by the Human
Rights Due Diligence process and how
they were resolved
4%
33%
63%
Go
Go with conditions
No go
63%
of the cases handled by HRDD
in 2023 were resolved as “Go”
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Our people
“At Nokia, we care about our people
and believe they are critical to
the long-term sustainability and
competitiveness of our company.”
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The essentials and our people
strategy
The foundation of our culture is based on the Nokia
essentials – open, fearless and empowered – which
incorporate our values and determine how we interact
with each other and the world around us both as a
company and as individuals.
Our people strategy brings to life our Nokia
essentials and translates Nokia’s vision to
create an unbeatable people experience
into ambitions and actions in the following
four ways:
Growing together
Nokia people strategy
Putting our people at the
heart of everything we do
Nokia people strategy
At Nokia we work together to align personal, professional
and business growth by providing our people with visibility,
resources and support in their careers. By enriching,
recognizing and rewarding individual experiences and skills,
we aim to be a company where people not only work but thrive.
We have improved our employee user experience with tools
that enable employees to take even more ownership of their
careers and that support our leaders with insights to guide
employees’ careers. Through AI-driven platforms, employees
have an increased visibility of opportunities and job trends
across all of Nokia, which optimizes their long-term
career planning.
The platforms democratize career development and help to
mitigate bias, enabling employees to embrace their ambitions
and explore their career journey. In addition, our Technical
Career Path Program continues to support employees to
advance their careers as subject matter experts, as required
for the continued success of Nokia.
We believe that communities help accelerate learning. Learning
is social, and we learn together as individuals, as teams and
as a company. We can learn faster when we all bring our unique
experiences and knowledge. Therefore, we currently have
256 internal coaches and around 670 mentors available at
Nokia to support our employees on their growth journey,
all of them directly accessible via our platform.
Focus on sustainability enablement
In 2023, we continued sustainability enablement across Nokia
through the ESG Community of Interest, a collaborative
innovation platform for knowledge building. The community
organized several knowledge-sharing sessions on energy
efficiency, bridging the digital divide, sustainable sourcing,
circularity and ESG standards.
We also launched an ESG certification training curriculum with
four certification levels to equip key people with the knowledge
they need to explore ESG as a competitive advantage. We set
up three ESG customer advisory councils – forums for Nokia
and its customers’ ESG leaders to explore common solutions
and enablers for sustainable development.
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We also continued to drive improvements in gender diversity
by monitoring pay equity. In 2023, our end-of-year review of
Nokia’s gender pay gap showed a statistically insignificant
unexplained pay gap.
We will continue to further emphasize and apply mitigations
to improve in gender diversity, with the following key efforts.
■ Targeting a minimum threshold for women hires in our
global external recruits since 2021. In 2023, we exceeded
the minimum mark of 27% by hiring 28% women.
■ Running programs in collaboration with the global gender
equality champion UN Women, both with our customers and
internally, to support women’s careers.
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Leading lights
Nokia people strategy
We belong
Nokia people strategy
It is more important than ever to lead with strong human skills
that promote psychological safety and create a working
environment in which all people can live our Nokia essentials,
with a priority on well-being to enable stronger and more
resilient teams.
To help leaders role-model the right behaviors while retaining
strategic and operational focus, we have implemented new
initiatives in 2023, including:
■ Developed and piloted face-to-face “Leadership4Impact”
sessions for early and mid-level line managers
■ Embedded enhanced psychological safety and leadership
skills within people agendas
■ Introduced Leader Lab sessions, designed to support
leaders at all levels with learning and resources needed
to lead in the current moment, addressing real-time
challenges while building a strong leadership community
■ Conducted the inaugural Nokia Leaders Summit, where top
executives came together to focus on further developing
our strategy with input from the investor and customer
communities
Inclusion and diversity are core to the way we do business,
innovate with our customers and partners, and attract talent.
We bring together people with diverse identities, cognition,
education, expertise and backgrounds. To make everyone feel
valued and respected, we need an environment where all get
equal opportunities to grow and develop, for the benefit and
well-being of the individual, team and company.
Nokia’s Inclusion & Diversity Community brings together
employees across the organization to educate and share
best practices to widen the impact of our inclusion and
diversity initiatives. Since its start in June 2022, it has
continuously increased its membership – with currently
about 1 200 members – and has provided about 40 learning
and sharing sessions.
In 2023, the focus has been on the inclusion of people with
disabilities and neurodivergent employees, areas in which Nokia
closely collaborates with nonprofit organizations for business
disability inclusion such as Disability:IN and Inclusion Works.
To ensure that our managers can improve their leadership of
multi-generational teams as well as their talent acquisition,
retention and productivity, we published the Leading an Aging
Workforce and the Successful Early Career Strategies e-books
in 2023.
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Experience is
everything
Nokia people strategy
We are shaping the Nokia environment to enable people to
be empowered and productive. We strive toward increased
flexibility in how and where employees work, simplified policies
and processes, psychological safety, and the feeling of working
in a united manner.
In 2023, we launched a new consolidated people tool, NokiaME,
to simplify key global HR processes and tool, with a continued
rollout over the next few years.
This year we again asked our employees what they needed and
how management could better support them through our
Annual Employee Survey and reached a high participation rate
of 76% of Nokia employees, which represents a 10% increase
in participation year over year. This feedback loop is essential
for developing a better experience.
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Employee demographics
The market for skilled employees in our business remains
extremely competitive. Our workforce has evolved over
recent years as we have introduced changes in our strategy
to respond to our business targets and activities. These
changes may in the future cause disruption and fatigue
among employees, which, when coupled with our employee
demographics and a dependence on key resources in some
areas, make a focus on skill refreshing, well-being, inclusivity
and enabling personal and professional growth imperative.
In 2023, the average number of employees was 86 689
(86 896 in 2022 and 87 927 in 2021).
At the end of 2023, 27% of our executive leadership positions
were held by women, while the share of women in all leadership
positions across Nokia was 17%. In total, women accounted for
23% of our workforce.
86 689
the average number of employees in 2023
27%
of our executive leadership positions
were held by women at the end of 2023.
Share of women in our workforce
at the end of 2023
50%
60%
40%
20%
—%
27%
23%
17%
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Well-being
On 19 October, Nokia announced a number of restructuring
changes. As part of the support we want to offer our people
during these difficult times, we have focused on providing
guidance, tools and trainings to support employees and
managers with timely, relevant information to navigate
through this period of change.
The Personal Support Service, our global employee assistance
program, is available to all employees and their family
members, providing access to 24/7 professional support in
their local language. These confidential resources play an
important role in providing counselling and guidance during
times of uncertainty.
In 2023, we continued to provide opportunities for employees
to develop their capabilities in a wide range of wellbeing topics,
from self-care and mindfulness to mental health and burnout,
with a special focus on implementing ways to increase personal
financial stability and coping with change. Over 14 000 employees
engaged with the global training series content, which was
complemented by regional trainings in local languages.
During the year, we also launched a new guide “Having Open
Conversations” to support dialogue about mental health
within teams. And our ShareToCare Employee Resource Group
continues to grow, bringing people together to have open
conversations about mental health.
All employees now have access to an exercise app to encourage
them to take breaks and remain active during their workday,
providing short exercises to support both the mind and body.
We delivered 25 sessions as part of the “Thrive with Well-Being”
series and “Be well, Lead well” leadership development
program to targeted groups of employees and people
managers across the organization.
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Health, safety and labor conditions
The health and safety of our employees is the non-negotiable
foundation of how Nokia conducts its business. Our Code
of Conduct is the basis for labor conditions, enhanced by
a full set of global HR policies and procedures that enable
fair employment. We adhere to the International Labour
Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and
Rights at Work, and we meet, or where possible exceed, the
requirements of labor laws and regulations wherever we have
operations. We work hard to ensure decent working conditions
and fair employment, recognizing both international and local
laws and guidelines. Our health and safety management system
is the basis for our overall Health and Safety program and an
integral part of how we manage health and safety.
The system is certified with the internationally recognized
ISO 45001 framework. The certification is provided by a
third party, Bureau Veritas, and the share of our employees
covered by the certification at the end of 2023 was 88%.
We implement training, analysis, assessments, and
consequence management to address job-related health
and safety risks. We run a wide range of programs targeted
at improving our health and safety performance, while also
encouraging employees and contractors to report near
misses and dangerous incidents.
We see the highest risk exposure to health and safety in the
delivery of field work, which is predominantly delivered by
our contractors through tasks such as working at height,
driving for work, and electrical installation and maintenance.
Consequently, we have set stringent KPIs related to a supplier’s
ability to deliver safely, which is evaluated by our Health and
Safety Maturity Assessment.
In 2023, there were no (zero) work-related fatal incidents
involving employees. However, we regret the three work-
related fatal incidents resulting in the death of one
contractor / subcontractor and two third parties(1).
88%
share of our employees covered by
ISO 45001 certification at the end of 2023
Any such serious incidents while carrying out work on behalf
of Nokia are unacceptable. Each incident is thoroughly
investigated to establish root causes and corrective actions are
implemented to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences.
In 2023, Nokia ensured 100% of our suppliers formally pledged
to follow the Nokia lifesaving rules.
Creating a safer work environment starts with good leadership.
Our leaders are in a key position to strengthen the health and
safety culture. Conducting a Senior Leader Safety Tour is a
targeted, direct and strategic way to engage with local teams in
order to influence safety behaviors. In 2023, Nokia set a target
of having Senior Leaders lead forty safety tours of specific
sites. Nokia recorded 144 such tours in 2023.
Our key standards Working at Height, Rigging & Lifting, Driving,
Electrical and Underground Assets Avoidance are implemented
with non-negotiables for effective controls to manage risk on a
global scale in all markets. Incident management and reporting
and investigation programs encourage all employees and
contractors working on our behalf to report all incidents
including near misses and high potential incidents.
Our assurance and governance programs have built in
checkpoints to measure effectiveness. We have agreed metrics
and KPIs designed into all levels of our programs and business
processes to assure and manage risk in critical areas such as
supplier qualification and project management, where high-risk
activities are delivered. Operational reviews and internal
and external audits provide the visibility and accountability
needed to improve performance and reduce risk. In addition,
regular reporting, communication of recovery plans and
action management are in place to ensure effective
program management.
By the end of 2023, 99% of suppliers delivering high-risk
activity had been assessed using our Health and Safety
Maturity Assessment process and 99% of the assessed
suppliers were health and safety compliant. We also carried
out implementation assessments on 99% of all high-risk
projects, 98% of which were found to meet our minimum
non-negotiable requirements.
(1) Nokia has revised its fatality reporting criteria in 2023 to include third parties such
as members of the public who are assessed as being impacted by an incident that is
deemed within Nokia’s control. This more closely aligns Nokia’s reporting with some
of its closest industry stakeholders and competitors.
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Disclosure under the European Union
Taxonomy Regulation
The EU Taxonomy Regulation was introduced to establish a
common classification system for environmentally sustainable
economic activities on the basis of defined objectives and
technical screening criteria.
By clearly defining which activities can be considered
sustainable within a certain sector, the EU Taxonomy seeks to
incentivize and encourage businesses to launch new activities
or to extend or upgrade existing ones so that they meet
certain objectives of the Green Deal. The environmental
objectives listed by the regulation are:
1. Climate change mitigation
2. Climate change adaptation
3. Sustainable use and protection of water and
marine resources
4. The transition to a circular economy
5. Pollution prevention and control
6. Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.
As a company subject to the EU Taxonomy Regulation,
including the related delegated acts and their annexes as
amended, Nokia shall disclose the amount and share of its
turnover (net sales) derived from, and capital expenditure and
operating expenditure associated with, economic activities
that are EU taxonomy-eligible or taxonomy-aligned.
Disclosure requirements for the financial year 2023
Reporting obligations come into force gradually in accordance
with the timelines set out in the EU Taxonomy regulation.
Nokia should report the share of its activities that are eligible
and whether they are aligned with the EU Taxonomy. ‘Eligible’,
in this context, refers to activities that are recognized by the
EU Taxonomy. Also, to claim ‘alignment’ with the current
version of the EU Taxonomy, an economic activity needs to
demonstrably comply with all three following requirements:
a) It contributes substantially to at least one of the six
environmental objectives
b) It does not significantly harm any of the other
environmental objectives
c)
It is carried out in compliance with certain social and
governance minimum safeguards
Nokia’s business activities and the EU Taxonomy
The EU Taxonomy and its technical screening criteria have
evolved with new economic activities related to objectives 3
through 6 released in 2023. Not all sectors and economic
activities have been recognized yet in the taxonomy and its
screening criteria. The telecom sector is one of the sectors
within which Nokia primarily operates and has not been
specifically recognized in the EU Taxonomy sectors or
economic activities. However, Nokia’s economic activities are
currently relevant to activities within objective 1 (climate
change mitigation), objective 4 (the transition to a circular
economy) and objective 5 (pollution prevention and control)
of the EU Taxonomy regulation.
We have a cross-organizational working group consisting of our
business groups, technology, finance, sustainability and legal
experts who work in assessing both eligibility and alignment
of Nokia economic activities. Guidance and review of EU
Taxonomy reporting is provided by the established steering
committee.
For the financial year 2023, we are required to report financial
indicators with respect to eligibility and alignment for the
environmental objectives 1 and 2 listed above and also
eligibility for objectives 3 through 6. Alignment reporting
obligations related to objectives 3 through 6 will apply from
the financial year 2024.
We have conducted an analysis mapping our activities to the EU
Taxonomy including activities released during 2023. From the
activities included in the EU Taxonomy regulation, we identified
the following taxonomy-eligible activities corresponding to
turnover (net sales), capital expenditure or R&D operating
expenditure, as relevant for Nokia:
Objective 1: Climate change mitigation
Economic activity
6.5. Transport by
motorbikes, passenger cars
and light commercial
vehicles
7.5. Installation,
maintenance and repair of
instruments and devices for
measuring, regulation and
controlling energy
performance of buildings
8.2. Data-driven solutions
for GHG emissions
reductions
9.1. Close to market
research, development and
innovation
Description of Nokia's economic activities
Purchase and leasing of electric and
hybrid vehicles. Refer to the
"Individually eligible capital expenditure
(CapEx) and operating expenditure
(OpEx)" section below for further
information.
Installation, maintenance and repair of
instruments and devices for measuring,
regulation and controlling energy
performance of buildings.
Development or use of ICT solutions
that are aimed at collecting,
transmitting and storing data and at its
modelling and use where those
activities are predominantly aimed at
the provision of data and analytics
enabling GHG emission reductions.
Under this activity, we only consider
data-driven solutions ‘predominantly’
designed or developed for GHG
emission reduction which are designed
and sold separately.
Research, applied research and
experimental development of solutions,
processes, technologies, business
models and other products dedicated
to the reduction, avoidance or removal
of GHG emissions (RD&I) for which the
ability to reduce, remove or avoid GHG
emissions in the target economic
activities has at least been
demonstrated in a relevant
environment, corresponding to at least
Technology Readiness Level 6.
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Objective 4: The transition to a circular economy
Economic activity
1.2. Manufacture of
electrical and
electronic equipment
4.1. Provision of IT/OT
data-driven solutions
5.1. Repair,
refurbishment and
remanufacturing
5.2. Sale of spare
parts
5.4. Sale of second-
hand goods
Description of Nokia's economic activities
Manufacture (and sale), including sub-
contracted manufacture, of electrical and
electronic equipment. This covers a major
part of our hardware portfolio and embedded
software.
Manufacture (and sale), development,
installation, deployment, maintenance, repair
or professional services, including technical
consulting for design or monitoring of
software and information technology (IT) or
operational technology (OT) systems built for
the purpose of remote monitoring and
predictive maintenance, design and
engineering software supporting the
eco-design of products, equipment, and
infrastructure and lifecycle performance
management software.
Activities related to repair, refurbishment and
remanufacturing of telecom equipment that
has previously been used for its intended
purpose.
Sale of spare parts disclosed in this activity to
the extent sold separately as spare parts and
reported separately from the scope of
activities covered under ‘1.2. Manufacture of
electrical and electronic equipment’.
Sale of second-hand goods that have
previously been used for their intended
purpose, possibly after repair, refurbishment
or remanufacturing, and to the extent
separately reported in Nokia’s reporting
system from the scope of activities covered
under ‘1.2. Manufacture of electrical and
electronic equipment’.
Objective 5: Pollution prevention and control
Economic activity
2.4. Remediation of
contaminated sites
and area
Description of Nokia's economic activities
Expenditure incurred in decontamination or
remediation of contaminated sites and area
Based on our eligibility assessment, activity ‘1.2. Manufacture
of electrical and electronic equipment’ covers the majority of
our economic activities since most of our hardware portfolio
and embedded software are eligible within the description of
the said activity. This activity includes own as well as sub-
contracted manufacturing as per the EU Taxonomy regulations.
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Based on the above assessment of our business portfolio
for 2023:
■ Taxonomy-eligible revenue accounted for 61% of total
revenue. This translates into EUR 13 506 million in
Taxonomy-eligible revenue
■ Taxonomy-eligible capital expenditure accounted for
52% of total capital expenditure. This translates into
EUR 502 million in Taxonomy-eligible capital expenditure
■ Taxonomy-eligible operating expenditure accounted for
66% of total operating expenditure. This translates into
EUR 2 525 million in Taxonomy-eligible operating
expenditure
Currently the telecommunications sector is not yet specifically
addressed as such in the EU Taxonomy and, therefore, the
positive impact (handprint) of connectivity and digitalization
in relation to sustainability are not currently recognized here.
Our connectivity and digitalization solutions enable efficiencies
and sustainable transformation of other industries, with an
important role as an enabler of decarbonization. We resolutely
support the ambitious environmental goals set by the EU and
continue to advocate for future work on the EU Taxonomy
to recognize the positive impact that connectivity and
digitalization, including technologies such as 5G and other
advanced communications technologies, may have on the six
environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy.
Individually eligible capital expenditure (CapEx) and
operating expenditure (OpEx)
We have considered CapEx and OpEx arising from certain
individual investments that enable related activities to either
improve energy efficiency, become low-carbon, or lead to
greenhouse gas reductions, and that meet the description
of the corresponding economic activity in the EU Taxonomy
regulation.
We identified individually eligible CapEx under activities
‘6.5. Transport by motorbikes, passenger cars and light
commercial vehicles’ and ‘7.5. Installation, maintenance and
repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation
and controlling energy performance’ (within objective 1). CapEx
is reported as eligible under these activities to the extent that
the identified assets enable the activities to become low-
carbon or to lead to greenhouse gas reductions. Examples
of such CapEx include equipments for controlling energy
performance of buildings on our premises, for example
replacement of automation systems and electrical as well as
electric and hybrid vehicle leases.
We have identified individually eligible OpEx in activities ‘9.1.
Close to market research, development and innovation’ (within
objective 1) and ‘2.4. Remediation of contaminated sites and
area’ (within objective 5).
Refer to the above section “Nokia’s business activities and the
EU Taxonomy” for description of these activities.
Alignment assessment
Comprehensive alignment assessment has not been conducted
as we currently deem the taxonomy-eligible activities under
environmental objectives 1 and 2 immaterial. These activities
are therefore reported as ‘not Taxonomy-aligned activities’.
The alignment assessment for all the taxonomy-eligible
activities in environmental objectives 3 through 6 will be
considered in 2024 as per the EU Taxonomy guidelines.
Changes in disclosures compared with the previous
financial year
The taxonomy-eligibility of our business portfolio was
comprehensively reviewed with respect to the new economic
activities released during the year 2023.
On this basis, EUR 4 million reported as taxonomy-eligible
revenue and EUR 9 million reported as taxonomy-eligible
operating expenditure for the previous financial year within
‘8.2. Data-driven solutions for greenhouse gas’, are reclassified
under ‘1.2. Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment’
and ‘9.1. Close to market research, development and
innovation’ for the financial year 2023. According to our
assessment, activities falling under ‘1.2. Manufacture of
electrical and electronic equipment’ are considered more
appropriate for our business portfolio.
We will continue to monitor further regulatory developments
in the EU Taxonomy regulation and their applicability to our
business portfolio, which may result in further changes to
disclosure in subsequent years.
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Our taxonomy-eligible and taxonomy-aligned turnover (net sales), capital expenditure and operating expenditure for 2023 are shown in the tables below.
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4.1. Provision of IT/OT data-driven solutions
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A.1. Environmentally sustainable activities
(Taxonomy-aligned)
CapEx of environmentally sustainable activities
(Taxonomy-aligned) (A.1)
Of which Enabling
Of which Transitional
A.2. Taxonomy-Eligible but not environmentally
sustainable activities (not Taxonomy-aligned
activities)
6.5. Transport by motorbikes, passenger cars and
light commercial vehicles contribution
7.5 Installation, maintenance and repair of
instruments and devices for measuring, regulation
and controlling energy performance
1.2. Manufacture of electrical and electronic
equipment
4.1. Provision of IT/OT data-driven solutions
5.1. Repair, refurbishment and remanufacturing
CapEx of Taxonomy-Eligible but not
environmentally sustainable activities
(not Taxonomy-aligned activities) (A.2)
A. CapEx of Taxonomy-eligible activities (A.1+A.2)
B. TAXONOMY-NON-ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
CapEx of Taxonomy-non-eligible activities (B)
Total (A+B)
Nokia in 2023
0
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CE 5.1
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Substantial contribution criteria
DNSH criteria ('Does Not Significantly Harm')
Economic activities
Code
Proportion of
OpEx, 2023
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A. TAXONOMY-ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
A.1. Environmentally sustainable activities
(Taxonomy-aligned)
OpEx of environmentally sustainable activities
(Taxonomy-aligned) (A.1)
Of which Enabling
Of which Transitional
A.2. Taxonomy-Eligible but not environmentally
sustainable activities (not Taxonomy-aligned
activities)
9.1 Close to market research, development and
innovation
1.2. Manufacture of electrical and electronic
equipment
4.1. Provision of IT/OT data-driven solutions
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2 525
2 525
1 320
3 845
2.4 Remediation of contaminated sites and area
PPC 2.4
OpEx of Taxonomy-Eligible but not environmentally
sustainable activities
(not Taxonomy-aligned activities) (A.2)
A. OpEx of Taxonomy-eligible activities (A.1+A.2)
B. TAXONOMY-NON-ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
OpEx of Taxonomy-non-eligible activities (B)
Total (A+B)
Nokia in 2023
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Taxonomy-related reporting obligations include a description
of an ‘accounting policy’, including calculation principles for
the numerator and the denominator. This section explains
how turnover (net sales), capital expenditure and operating
expenditure were determined and allocated to the numerator;
and the basis on which the turnover (net sales), capital
expenditure and operating expenditure were calculated.
Turnover (net sales)
Taxonomy-eligible net sales (turnover) in the numerator
includes the aggregated amount of turnover (net sales) from
products and services associated with its taxonomy-eligible
economic activities. The denominator is the total turnover (net
sales) of the Nokia Group as presented in the consolidated
income statement.
Capital expenditure
Taxonomy-eligible CapEx includes CapEX associated with
turnover (net sales) generating taxonomy-eligible economic
activities as well as CapEx from activities that reduce GHG
emissions but are not directly generating turnover (net sales).
The denominator is the total amount of additions to intangible
assets, property, plant and equipment, and right-of-use assets
during the financial year as presented in the consolidated
financial statements. Additions are considered before
depreciation and amortization for the relevant financial year.
Total additions are presented in the notes to the consolidated
financial statements in Note 4.1. Goodwill and intangible assets;
Note 4.2. Property, plant and equipment; and Note 4.3. Leases.
Operating expenditure
In assessing its taxonomy-eligible operating expenses, Nokia
includes in the numerator the direct research and development
expenses related to the products and services associated
with its taxonomy-eligible economic activities, excluding
depreciation, amortization and impairment costs.
The denominator consists of research and development
expenses as presented in the consolidated income statement,
excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment costs.
The definition of operating expenses in the EU Taxonomy also
includes building renovation measures, short-term leases,
maintenance and repair, and any other direct expenditures
relating to servicing of assets of property, plant and
equipment. As these expenses cannot be measured reliably,
they are excluded from reported operating expenses to the
extent the expenses are not already included in the research
and development expenses.
Standard templates for the disclosure referred to in Article
8(6) and (7) of the delegated regulation (EU) 2021/2178
S. No.
Nuclear and fossil gas related activities
Nuclear energy related activities
Nokia’s
assessment
(YES/NO)
The undertaking carries out, funds or has
exposures to research, development,
demonstration and deployment of innovative
electricity generation facilities that produce
energy from nuclear processes with minimal
waste from the fuel cycle.
The undertaking carries out, funds or has
exposures to construction and safe operation
of new nuclear installations to produce
electricity or process heat, including for the
purposes of district heating or industrial
processes such as hydrogen production, as well
as their safety upgrades, using best available
technologies.
The undertaking carries out, funds or has
exposures to safe operation of existing nuclear
installations that produce electricity or process
heat, including for the purposes of district
heating or industrial processes such as
hydrogen production from nuclear energy, as
well as their safety upgrades.
Fossil gas related activities
The undertaking carries out, funds or has
exposures to construction or operation of
electricity generation facilities that produce
electricity using fossil gaseous fuels.
The undertaking carries out, funds or has
exposures to construction, refurbishment, and
operation of combined heat/cool and power
generation facilities using fossil gaseous fuels.
The undertaking carries out, funds or has
exposures to construction, refurbishment and
operation of heat generation facilities that
produce heat/cool using fossil gaseous fuels.
1
2
3
4
5
6
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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Shares and shareholders
Shares and shareholders
Share details
Shares and share capital
Nokia has one class of shares. Each Nokia share entitles the holder to one vote at general
meetings of Nokia.
At 31 December 2023, the share capital of Nokia Corporation equaled EUR 245 896 461.96 and
the total number of shares issued was 5 613 496 565. At 31 December 2023, the total number
of shares included 87 895 712 shares owned by Group companies representing approximately
1.6% of the total number of shares and the total voting rights.
In 2023, under the authorization granted to the Board of Directors by the Annual General
Meeting, the Parent Company issued 59 500 000 new shares without consideration to itself
to fulfill the Company’s obligation under the Nokia Equity Programs.
In 2023, under the authorization granted to the Board of Directors by the Annual General
Meeting, the Parent Company issued 16 885 827 treasury shares to employees, including certain
members of the Group Leadership Team, as settlement under Parent Company equity-based
incentive plans and the employee share purchase plan. The shares were issued without
consideration and in accordance with the rules of the plans.
Information on the authorizations held by the Board of Directors in 2023 to issue shares and
special rights entitling to shares, to transfer shares and repurchase own shares, as well as
information on related party transactions, 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 is available in this section “Shares and shareholders”
and additionally in the “Corporate governance—Compensation” section and Notes 5.1. Equity
and 3.2. Remuneration of key management in the consolidated financial statements.
In November 2023, the Board of Directors decided to cancel 78 301 011 Nokia shares held by
the Company and repurchased under the second EUR 300 million phase of the EUR 600 million
buyback program announced in 2022. The second phase of the buyback program started in
January 2023 and ended in November 2023. The cancellation did not affect the Company’s
share capital nor total equity.
Nokia in 2023
The Board of Directors held at 31 December 2023 a total of 900 190 shares and ADSs in Nokia,
which represented approximately 0.02% of our total shares and voting rights excluding shares
held by the Nokia Group. The President and CEO owned at 31 December 2023 a total of
1 473 060 shares.
There were no public takeover offers by third parties for Nokia’s shares or by Nokia for other
companies’ shares during the 2023 and 2022 fiscal years.
Nokia does not have minimum or maximum share capital or a par value of a share.
31 December
Share capital, EURm
Shares, (000s)
2023
246
2022
246
2021
246
2020
246
2019
246
5 613 497 5 632 298 5 675 461 5 653 886 5 640 536
Shares held by the Group, (000s)
87 896
45 282
40 468
36 390
34 955
Number of shares excluding
shares held by the Group, (000s)
Average number of shares
excluding shares held by the
Group during the year
Basic, (000s)(1)
Diluted, (000s)(1)
Number of registered
shareholders(2)
5 525 601
5 587 016
5 634 993
5 617 496
5 605 581
5 549 468
5 614 182
5 630 025
5 612 418
5 599 912
5 585 923
5 670 020
5 684 235
5 612 418
5 626 375
247 893
238 359
233 844
246 886
248 526
(1) Used in calculation of earnings per share for profit or loss for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent.
(2)
Each account operator is included in the figure as only one registered shareholder.
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Key ratios
For the year ended 31 December, Continuing operations
Earnings per share, basic, EUR
Earnings per share, diluted, EUR
P/E ratio
Proposed dividend per share, EUR(1)
Total dividends, EURm(1)(2)
Payout ratio(1)
Dividend yield %(1)
31 December
Shareholders’ equity per share, EUR
Share price(3)
Market capitalization, EURm
2023
0.12
0.12
2022
0.75
0.74
2021
0.29
0.29
25.42
5.77
19.22
0.13
730
1.08
4.26
2023
3.72
3.05
0.12
676
0.16
2.77
2022
3.82
4.33
0.08
449
0.28
1.44
2021
3.08
5.57
2020
(0.45)
(0.45)
neg.
0.00
—
—
—
2020
2.22
3.15
2019
0.00
0.00
—
0.00
—
—
—
2019
2.73
3.30
Share price development
Nasdaq Helsinki
EUR
2023 Full year High/Low
2023 Full year Average (Volume-weighted)
Year-end value 31 December 2023
Year-end value 31 December 2022
Change from 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2023
New York Stock Exchange
USD
2023 Full year High/Low
16 853 24 192 31 409 17 701 18 476
2023 Full year Average (Volume-weighted)
(1)
(2)
The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting to be authorized to decide in its discretion on the distribution of
an aggregate maximum of EUR 0.13 per share as dividend from the retained earnings and/or as assets from the reserve for
invested unrestricted equity.
In 2023, total dividends is calculated based on the proposed Annual General Meeting authorization to the Board of a maximum
distribution of EUR 0.13 per share for the financial year 2023, and the total number of shares on the date of issuing the financial
statements for 2023. On the date of issuing the financial statements for 2023 the total number of Nokia shares is 5 613 496 565.
Comparative amounts represent the actual total distribution to equity holders of the parent for the financial year presented.
(3) Closing Nokia share price at year end on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Share turnover
For the year ended 31 December
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Year-end value 31 December 2023
Year-end value 31 December 2022
Change from 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2023
Euronext Paris
EUR
2023 Full year High/Low
2023 Full year Average (Volume-weighted)
Year-end value 31 December 2023
Number of shares traded during the
year (000s)(1)
Average number of shares excluding
shares held by the Group during the year
(000s)
7 754 279 10 294 615 16 560 334 13 903 762 11 003 630
Year-end value 31 December 2022
Change from 31 December 2022 to 31 December 2023
5 549 468 5 614 182 5 630 025 5 612 418 5 599 912
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Value
3.73
3.05
4.33
(29.6) %
Value
4.05
3.42
4.64
(26.3) %
Value
3.76
3.06
4.34
(29.5) %
High
4.70
Low
2.70
High
5.04
Low
2.94
High
4.70
Low
2.70
Share turnover %
140
183
294
248
196
(1)
Source: Nasdaq Helsinki, the NYSE composite tape and Euronext Paris.
The principal trading markets for the shares are Nasdaq Helsinki and Euronext Paris, in the form
of shares, and the NYSE, in the form of ADSs.
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Under the Finnish Companies Act, we may distribute retained earnings and/or assets from the
reserve for invested unrestricted equity on our shares only upon a shareholders’ resolution
and subject to limited exceptions in the amount proposed by the Board. The amount of any
distribution is limited to the amount of distributable earnings of the Parent Company pursuant
to the last audited financial statements approved by our shareholders, taking into account the
material changes in the financial situation of the Parent Company after the end of the last
financial period and a statutory requirement that the distribution of earnings must not result
in insolvency of the Parent Company. Subject to exceptions relating to the right of minority
shareholders to request a certain minimum distribution, the distribution may not exceed the
amount proposed by the Board of Directors.
Purchases of equity securities by the Company and affiliated purchasers
The table below presents additional information on the purchases of treasury shares in 2023:
Period
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
Total number of shares
purchased
Average price paid per
share, EUR
Total number of shares
purchased as part of
publicly announced
plans or programs
Maximum value of
shares that may yet be
purchased under the
plans or programs, EUR
6 156 200
5 991 500
6 871 300
5 556 000
7 845 100
7 725 400
8 004 933
9 117 690
8 030 700
9 510 000
3 492 188
—
78 301 011
4.44
4.40
4.39
4.19
3.77
3.83
3.69
3.55
3.68
3.26
3.21
—
3.83
6 156 200
272 653 299
5 991 500
246 290 179
6 871 300
216 111 864
5 556 000
192 858 651
7 845 100
163 286 436
7 725 400
133 733 303
8 004 933
104 229 737
9 117 690
8 030 700
9 510 000
3 492 188
—
78 301 011
71 835 889
42 257 048
11 213 435
—
—
—
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Stock option exercises
Since 2019, Nokia has not administered any global stock option plans.
Dividend and share buybacks
The dividend to shareholders is Nokia’s principal method of distributing earnings to
shareholders. The dividend policy was updated at the Capital Markets Day in March 2021
to be “We target recurring, stable and over time growing ordinary dividend payments,
taking into account the previous year’s earnings as well as the company’s financial position
and business outlook”.
The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting 2024 that based on the
balance sheet to be adopted for the financial year ended on 31 December 2023, no dividend
is distributed by a resolution of the Annual General Meeting. Instead, the Board of Directors
proposes to be authorized to resolve in its discretion on the distribution of an aggregate
maximum of EUR 0.13 per share as dividend from the retained earnings and/or as assets from
the reserve for invested unrestricted equity. The authorization would be used to distribute
dividend and/or assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity in four installments
during the authorization period, in connection with the quarterly results, unless the Board
of Directors decides otherwise for a justified reason. The proposed total authorization for
distribution of dividend and/or assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity is
in line with the Company’s dividend policy. The authorization would be valid until the opening
of the next Annual General Meeting. The Board would make separate resolutions on the
amount and timing of each distribution of dividend and/or assets from the reserve for
invested unrestricted equity.
Nokia’s Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program under the current
authorization from the Annual General Meeting to repurchase shares, with purchases expected to
begin in the first quarter of 2024. The program targets to return up to EUR 600 million of cash
to shareholders in tranches over a period of two years, subject to continued authorization
from the Annual General Meeting.
In February 2022, Nokia’s Board of Directors initiated a share buyback program under the
authorizations from the Annual General Meetings 2021 and 2022 to repurchase shares to return
up to EUR 600 million of cash to shareholders in tranches over a period of two years. The first
phase of the share buyback program with a maximum aggregate purchase price of EUR 300
million started in February 2022 and ended in November 2022. The second EUR 300 million
phase of the share buyback program started in January 2023 and ended in November 2023.
The whole share buyback program has now been completed and the repurchased shares have
been cancelled.
We distribute distributable funds, if any, within the limits set by the Finnish Companies Act as
defined below. We make and calculate the distribution, if any, in the form of cash dividends,
assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity, share buybacks, or in some other form,
or a combination of these. There is no specific formula by which the amount of a distribution
is determined, although some limits set by law are discussed below. The timing and amount
of future distributions of retained earnings and/or assets from the reserve for invested
unrestricted equity, if any, will depend on our future results and financial conditions.
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At 31 December 2023, shareholders registered in Finland represented approximately 26% and
shareholders registered in the name of a nominee represented approximately 74% of the total
number of shares of Nokia Corporation. The number of directly registered shareholders was
247 893 at 31 December 2023. Each account operator (12) is included in this figure as only one
registered shareholder.
Largest shareholders registered in Finland at 31 December 2023(1)
Total number
of shares 000s
Shareholder
% of all shares
% of all voting
rights
Solidium Oy
Keskinäinen Työeläkevakuutusyhtiö Varma
Keskinäinen Eläkevakuutusyhtiö Ilmarinen
Keskinäinen Työeläkevakuutusyhtiö Elo
Valtion Eläkerahasto
Oy Lival Ab
Svenska Litteratursällskapet i Finland r.f.
OP Finland Fund
Nordea Bank Abp
Sijoitusrahasto Seligson & Co
325 000
80 236
75 227
46 066
37 000
17 310
15 217
14 833
14 047
13 639
5.79
1.43
1.34
0.82
0.66
0.31
0.27
0.26
0.25
0.24
5.79
1.43
1.34
0.82
0.66
0.31
0.27
0.26
0.25
0.24
(1)
Excluding nominee registered shares and shares owned by Nokia Corporation. Nokia Corporation owned 76 437 051 shares at
31 December 2023.
Breakdown of share ownership at 31 December 2023(1)
By number of shares owned
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
Number of
shareholders
% of
shareholders
Total number
of shares
% of all shares
64 068
113 516
61 876
7 916
408
37
44
28
25.85
3 099 887
45.79 50 199 617
24.96 193 112 400
3.19 195 350 157
0.17 79 398 334
0.02 25 598 078
0.02 99 933 974
0.01 4 966 804 118
247 893
100 5 613 496 565
0.06
0.89
3.44
3.48
1.41
0.46
1.78
88.48
100
(1)
The breakdown covers only shareholders registered in Finland, and each account operator (12) is included in the number of
shareholders as only one registered shareholder. As a result, the breakdown is not illustrative of the entire shareholder base
of Nokia.
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118
% of shares
74.45
25.55
100.00
% of shares
3.37
7.79
2.80
1.23
10.36
25.55
By nationality
Non-Finnish shareholders
Finnish shareholders
Total
By shareholder category (Finnish shareholders)
Corporations
Households
Financial and insurance institutions
Non-profit organizations
Governmental bodies (incl. pension insurance companies)
Total
At 31 December 2023, a total of 673 777 277 ADSs (equivalent to the same number of shares
or approximately 11.8% of the total shares) were outstanding and held of record by 95 655
registered holders in the United States. We are aware that many ADSs are held of record by
brokers and other nominees, and accordingly the above number of holders is not necessarily
representative of the actual number of persons who are beneficial holders of ADSs or the
number of ADSs beneficially held by such persons. Based on information available from
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., the number of beneficial owners of ADSs at 31 December
2023 was 753 324.
Based on information known to us as of 2 February 2024, at 31 December 2023, BlackRock, Inc.
beneficially owned 372 591 440 Nokia shares, which at that time corresponded to approximately
6.6% of the total number of shares and voting rights of Nokia.
To the best of our knowledge, Nokia is not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by any other
corporation or any government, and there are no arrangements that may result in a change of
control of Nokia.
Shares owned by the members of the Board and the Group Leadership Team
At 31 December 2023, the members of our Board and the Group Leadership Team held a total
of 5 140 152 shares and ADSs in Nokia, which represented approximately 0.09% of our shares
and total voting rights excluding shares held by the Nokia Group.
Offer and listing details
Our capital consists of shares traded on Nasdaq Helsinki under the symbol “NOKIA” and Euronext
Paris under the symbol “NOKIA”. Our ADSs, each representing one of our shares, are traded on
the NYSE under the symbol “NOK”. The ADSs are evidenced by American Depositary Receipts
(ADRs) issued by Citibank, N.A.
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Articles of Association
Articles of Association
Articles of Association
Amendment of our Articles of Association requires a resolution
of the general meeting of shareholders, supported by two-
thirds of the votes cast and two-thirds of the shares
represented at the meeting.
Registration
Nokia Corporation is organized under the laws of the Republic
of Finland and registered in the Finnish Trade Register under
business identity code 0112038-9. Under its current Articles of
Association, Nokia’s corporate purpose is to research, develop,
manufacture, market, sell and deliver products, software and
services in a wide range of consumer and business-to-business
markets. These products, software and services relate to,
among others, network infrastructure for telecommunication
operators and other enterprises, the internet of things, human
health and wellbeing, multi-media, big data and analytics,
mobile devices and consumer wearables and other electronics.
The company may also create, acquire and license intellectual
property and software as well as engage in other industrial and
commercial operations, including securities trading and other
investment activities. The company may carry on its business
operations directly, through subsidiary companies, affiliate
companies and joint ventures.
Directors’ voting powers
Under Finnish law, resolutions of the Board shall be made
by a majority vote. A director shall refrain from taking any part
in the consideration of an agreement between the director
and the company or third party, or any other issue that may
provide any material benefit to him or her, which may be
contradictory to the interests of the company. Under Finnish
law, there is no age limit requirement for directors, and there
are no requirements under Finnish law that a director must
own a minimum number of shares in order to qualify to act
as a director. However, in accordance with the current
Company policy, approximately 40% of the annual fee payable
to the Board members is paid in Nokia shares purchased from
the market or alternatively by using treasury shares held by
Nokia, and the directors shall retain until the end of their
directorship such number of shares that corresponds to the
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number of shares they have received as Board remuneration
during their first three years of service (the net amount
received after deducting those shares used for offsetting any
costs relating to the acquisition of the shares, including taxes).
Share rights, preferences and restrictions
Each share confers the right to one vote at general meetings.
According to Finnish law, a company generally must hold an
Annual General Meeting called by the Board within six months
from the end of the financial year. Additionally, the Board is
obliged to call an Extraordinary General Meeting whenever such
meeting is deemed necessary, or at the request of the auditor
or shareholders representing a minimum of one-tenth of all
outstanding shares. Under our Articles of Association, the
Board is elected at least annually at the Annual General Meeting
of shareholders for a term ending at the end of the next
Annual General Meeting.
Under Finnish law, shareholders may attend and vote at
general meetings in person or by proxy. It is not customary
in Finland for a company to issue forms of proxy to its
shareholders. Accordingly, Nokia does not do so. However,
registered holders and beneficial owners of ADSs are issued
forms of proxy by the Depositary.
To attend and vote at a general meeting, a shareholder must
be registered in the register of shareholders in the Finnish
book-entry system on or prior to the record date set forth
in the notice of the general meeting. A registered holder
or a beneficial owner of the ADSs, like other beneficial owners
whose shares are registered in the Company’s register
of shareholders in the name of a nominee, may vote with
their shares provided that they arrange to have their name
entered in the temporary register of shareholders for the
general meeting.
The record date is the eighth business day preceding the
meeting. To be entered in the temporary register of
shareholders for the general meeting, a holder of ADSs must
provide the Depositary, or have his or her broker or other
custodian provide the Depositary, on or before the voting
deadline, as defined in the proxy material issued by the
Depositary, a proxy with the following information: the name,
address, and social security number or another corresponding
personal identification number of the holder of the ADSs,
the number of shares to be voted by the holder of the ADSs
and the voting instructions. The register of shareholders as
of the record date of each general meeting is public until the
end of the respective meeting. Other nominee registered
shareholders can attend and vote at general meetings by
instructing their broker or other custodian to register the
shareholder in Nokia’s temporary register of shareholders
and give the voting instructions in accordance with the broker’s
or custodian’s instructions.
By completing and returning the form of proxy provided by
the Depositary, a holder of ADSs also authorizes the Depositary
to give notice to us, required by our Articles of Association,
of the holder’s intention to attend the general meeting.
The rights of shareholders are related to the shares as
set forth in the Finnish Companies Act and our Articles of
Association. Neither Finnish law nor our Articles of Association
set limitations on the rights to own Nokia securities, including
the rights of foreign shareholders to hold or exercise voting
rights in the said securities. Amendment of the Articles of
Association requires a decision of the general meeting of
shareholders, supported by two-thirds of the votes cast
and two-thirds of the shares represented at the meeting.
Each of our shares confers equal rights to share in the
distribution of the Company’s funds. Under Finnish law,
dividend entitlement lapses after three years if a dividend
remains unclaimed for that period, in which case the
unclaimed dividend will be recognized as income by Nokia.
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Disclosure of shareholder ownership or
voting power
According to the Finnish Securities Market Act, a shareholder
shall disclose his or her ownership or voting power to the
company and the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority when
the ownership or voting power reaches, exceeds or falls below
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50 or 90% of all the shares or the voting
rights. The term “ownership” includes ownership by the
shareholder, as well as selected related parties, and calculating
the ownership or voting power covers agreements or other
arrangements, which when concluded would cause the
proportion of voting rights or number of shares to reach,
exceed or fall below the aforementioned limits. Upon receiving
such notice, the company shall disclose it by a stock exchange
release without undue delay.
Purchase obligation
Our Articles of Association require a shareholder that holds
one-third or one-half of all of our shares to purchase the
shares of all other shareholders that so request. A shareholder
who becomes subject to the purchase obligation is also
obligated to purchase any subscription rights, stock options
or convertible bonds issued by the company if so requested
by the holder. The purchase price of the shares under our
Articles of Association is the higher of: (a) the weighted average
trading price of the shares on Nasdaq Helsinki during the ten
business days prior to the day on which we have been notified
by the purchaser that its holding has reached or exceeded
the threshold referred to above or, in the absence of such
notification or its failure to arrive within the specified period,
the day on which our Board otherwise becomes aware of this;
or (b) the average price, weighted by the number of shares,
which the purchaser has paid for the shares it has acquired
during the last 12 months preceding the date referred to in (a).
Under the Finnish Securities Market Act, a shareholder whose
voting power exceeds 30% or 50% of the total voting rights
in a company shall, within one month, offer to purchase the
remaining shares of the company, as well as any other rights
entitling to the shares issued by the company, such as
subscription rights, convertible bonds or stock options issued
by the company. The purchase price shall be the market price
of the securities in question. Subject to certain exceptions,
the market price is determined on the basis of the highest
price paid for the security during the preceding six months
by the shareholder or any party in close connection to the
shareholder. Subject to certain exceptions, if the shareholder
or any related party has not during the six months preceding
the offer acquired any securities that are the target for the
offer, the market price is determined based on the average
of the prices paid for the security in public trading during the
preceding three months weighted by the volume of trade.
Under the Finnish Companies Act, a shareholder whose holding
exceeds nine-tenths of the total number of shares or voting
rights in Nokia has both the right and, upon a request from the
minority shareholders, the obligation to purchase all the shares
of the minority shareholders for the then current market price.
The market price is determined, among other things, on the
basis of the recent market price of the shares. The purchase
procedure under the Finnish Companies Act differs, and the
purchase price may differ, from the purchase procedure and
price under the Finnish Securities Market Act, as discussed
above. However, if the threshold of nine-tenths has been
exceeded through either a mandatory or a voluntary public
offer pursuant to the Finnish Securities Market Act, the market
price under the Finnish Companies Act is deemed to be the
price offered in the public offer, unless there are specific
reasons to deviate from it.
Pre-emptive rights
In connection with any offering of shares, the existing
shareholders have a pre-emptive right to subscribe for
shares offered in proportion to the amount of shares in
their possession. However, a general meeting of shareholders
may vote, by a majority of two-thirds of the votes cast and
two-thirds of the shares represented at the meeting, to waive
this pre-emptive right provided that, from the company’s
perspective, weighty financial grounds exist.
Monitoring of Foreign Corporate
Acquisitions
Under the Finnish Act on the Monitoring of Foreign Corporate
Acquisitions (2012/172 as amended), a notification to the
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is required for a
non-resident of Finland, directly or indirectly, when acquiring
one-tenth or more of the voting power or corresponding
factual influence in a company. The Ministry of Economic Affairs
and Employment has to confirm the acquisition unless the
acquisition would jeopardize important national interests, in
which case the matter is referred to the Council of State. If the
company in question is operating in the defense sector, an
approval by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is
required before the acquisition is made. These requirements
are not applicable if, for instance, the voting power is acquired
in a share issue that is proportional to the holder’s ownership
of the shares. Moreover, the requirements do not apply to
residents of countries in the European Economic Area or
EFTA countries, except where at least one-tenth of shares
or other controlling right in such resident are held by a party
not resident in the European Economic Area or EFTA.
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Risk factors
Risk factors
Shareholders and potential investors should carefully
review the following risk factors, in addition to other
information contained in this report. The risks and risk
factors described below could, either individually or
collectively, adversely affect our business,
competitiveness, market share, results of operations,
profitability, financial condition, liquidity, reputation,
brand and share price. The risk factors described below
should not be construed as exhaustive. There may be
additional risks that are unknown to us, and other risks
currently believed to be immaterial that could turn
out to be material.
For a more detailed description of legal proceedings to
which we are a party, refer to Note 6.1. Commitments,
contingencies and legal proceedings, of our consolidated
financial statements. This report also contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Unless
otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires,
references in these risk factors to “Nokia”, the “Nokia Group”,
“Group”, “we”, “us” and “our” mean Nokia’s consolidated
operating segments. Certain risks or events may be more
prevalent with respect to the Group or a certain business
group, business or part of the Group.
Cost and performance remain the top priorities for our
customers. Our capability to compete in the top-two-vendors
field, as a trusted partner for critical networks, and remain as a
leading provider of technology, software and services in the
industries and markets in which we operate is dependent on
multiple external and internal factors, partially outside our
control, including such as:
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Risks related to our strategy and its
execution
■ Sustained traffic growth over customers’ networks,
introduction of new use cases and low-latency services to
drive the demand for our products;
■ Reaching technology limits in key technologies which might
change demand pattern for our products and competitive
dynamics;
■ Trends, such as cloudification, Open RAN/openness,
virtualization and disaggregation with potential impact
on our portfolio of products and services, competitive
landscape, business models and our margin profile;
■ The degree our investments, including venture funds,
result in technologies, products or services that achieve
or retain broad or timely market acceptance, answer to
the expanding needs or preferences of our customers
or consumers, or in break-through innovations, research
assets, digitalization and intellectual property that we
could otherwise utilize for value creation;
■ Our success in acquiring or divesting businesses and
technologies, integrating acquisitions, entering into
licensing arrangements, forming and managing joint
ventures or partnerships and in realizing the anticipated
benefits, synergies, cost savings or efficiencies from
these transactions;
■ Our success in continuing to improve our organizational or
operational structure for increased operational efficiency,
executing our business plans and business models, in
identifying and implementing the appropriate measures to
improve cost-efficiency and in managing the inflationary
pressure on costs in order to continue investments in R&D
and future capabilities, including 5G-Advanced and 6G,
enterprise, cloud, security, automation/digitalization,
development of standard essential patents, and the degree
our efforts are leading to targeted results, benefits,
cost savings or improvements; and
■ Our ability to meet our sustainability targets, including with
respect to our greenhouse gas emission commitments, and
to comply with stakeholder expectations and increasing
number of regulations regarding sustainability activities
and disclosures.
Risks related to the general economic and
financial market conditions and to the
industries and markets in which we operate
■ We are a global company and our sales and profitability
is dependent on general economic and financial market
conditions, such as high inflation, increased global
macroeconomic uncertainty, major currency fluctuations,
higher interest rates and financing costs, and other
developments in the economies and industries where we,
our customers and partners/suppliers operate, including
the ongoing situations with Russia and Ukraine and in Gaza
or any other geopolitical escalation, for instance in the
Middle East or Taiwan;
■ The cyclical nature of the markets in which we operate
which are affected by many factors, including, technological
changes and its adoption, competitor behavior, customer
consolidation, the number of competent suppliers,
customers’ purchase & spending appetite and behavior,
deployments and rollout timing;
■ Intense competition and price erosion largely driven by
competition challenging the connectivity business models
of our customers;
■ Our dependency on a limited number of customers and
large multi-year agreements. Loss of a single customer or
contract, operator consolidation, unfavorable contract
terms or other issues related to a single agreement may
have a material adverse effect on our business and financial
condition; and
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■ Competitiveness of or developments regarding pricing and
agreement terms we offer, such as our ability to pass on
inflationary cost pressure to our pricing, and including
developments with respect to customer financing or
extended payment terms or credit lines that we provide
our customers. Unwillingness of banks or other institutions
to provide guarantees or financing to our customers or
purchase our receivables could impair our capability to
enter new customers or markets, to mitigate payment risk
and to manage our liquidity.
Risks impacting our competitiveness
■ Our ability to adapt to changing business models,
technological changes and to meet new competition;
■ Investing effectively and profitably in new competitive
high-quality products, services, such as in 5G-Advanced,
Open RAN, 6G, internet of things (“IoT”), the cloud or
software,upgrades and technologies that have accurately
anticipated the technological, regulatory and market trends;
■ Our success in the development of new technologies and
services, their rollout and commercialization in a timely
manner and to manage end-to-end costs related to our
portfolio of products and services;
■ Severity of potential inefficiencies, incidents, malfunctions
or disruptions of our information technology systems and
processes, including cybersecurity threats and incidents,
or disruptions of services relying on our or third-party IT.
Our operations rely on efficient and uninterrupted
operation of complex and centralized IT systems, networks
and processes, which are integrated with those of third
parties. Consequently, certain disruptions in IT systems
and networks affecting our external providers could also
have a material adverse effect on our business;
■ Actual or perceived security or privacy breaches, as well as
defects, errors or vulnerabilities in our technology and that
of third-party providers. Our business model relies on
solutions for distribution of services and software or data
storage, which entail inherent risks relating not only to
applicable regulatory regimes, but also to cybersecurity
incidents and other unauthorized access to network data
or other potential security risks that may adversely affect
our business and/or compromise personal data;
■ Our manufacturing, service creation, customer deliveries,
logistics or supply chain to operate without significant
interruptions or shortages, including the impacts of
geopolitical tensions and open conflicts feeding uncertainty
in the global supply chain, securing availability of resources
and other components to meet the demand, ability to
adapt supply, defects in products or related software or
services and achieving required efficiencies and flexibility.
Additionally, adverse events, such as natural or man-made
disasters (such as the current unrest by the Red Sea),
labor or civil unrest or health crises similar to COVID-19
pandemic, may have a profound impact on our service
delivery, production sites or the production sites
of our suppliers/partners which are geographically
concentrated. It is also possible that our suppliers/partners
may fail to meet our and our customers’ product quality,
health, safety or security requirements or comply with other
regulations or local laws, such as environmental, social or
labor laws; and
■ Our ability to retain, develop, reskill and recruit
appropriately skilled employees and balance the workforce.
Employees may face change fatigue, reduction in
motivation and energy as our efforts to evolve our business
and improve efficiency continue. The market for skilled
employees is increasingly competitive, particularly given
the similar technology trends affecting various industries
simultaneously and increased remote working expanding
the job market for individual employees.
Risks associated with intellectual property
rights, technology and brand licensing
■ Our products, services and business models depend on
proprietary technologies developed by us and our future
success is impacted by our ability to create new relevant
technologies, products and services through our R&D, as
well as our ability to protect our innovations and to maintain
the strength of our intellectual property portfolio;
■ Our patent licensing income and other intellectual property-
related revenues are subject to risks and uncertainties such
as our ability to maintain our existing sources of intellectual
property-related revenue and on fair and reasonable
commercial terms, establish new sources of revenue,
protect our intellectual property from infringement and our
ability to monetize our intellectual property e.g., due to
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market, regulatory and other developments, or court rulings
in intellectual property-related litigation and other disputes.
A proportionally significant share of the current patent
licensing income is generated from the smartphone market,
which is rapidly changing and features a limited number of
large vendors. Uncertainty relating to the evolving global
regulatory and standardization landscape relating to
intellectual property is a challenge;
■ To renew existing license agreements and conclude new
license agreements with potential licensees and to protect
our intellectual property, we may and have engaged in legal
actions to enforce our intellectual property rights against
unlawful infringement, outcomes of which are uncertain;
■ While the primary source of Nokia Technologies business
group net sales and profits is licensing of the Nokia patents,
we are also engaged with licensing of technologies and of
the Nokia brand, as well as with other business ventures,
including venture fund investments and technology
innovation and incubation. Expected net sales and
profitability for these businesses may not materialize as
planned or, for some of these businesses, at all; and
■ Our products, services and business models depend
on technologies that we have developed as well as
technologies that are licensed to us by certain third parties.
As a result, evaluating the rights related to the technologies
we use or intend to use is increasingly challenging, and we
expect to continue to face claims that we have allegedly
infringed third parties’ IPR. The use of these technologies
may also result in increased licensing costs for us,
restrictions on our ability to use certain technologies in
our products and/or costly and time-consuming litigation.
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Risks associated with ownership of our shares
■ Uncertainty of the amount of dividend and/or repayment
of capital and other profit distributions such as share
buybacks to shareholders for each financial period and
which depend, such as but not limited to, on available cash
balances, expected cash flow generation, anticipated cash
needs, retained earnings, the results of our operations and
our financial condition;
■ Our share and/or ADS price may be volatile and could be
subject to fluctuations in response to various factors, some
of which are beyond our control; and
■ Non-Finnish shareholders are likely required to provide
detailed information to obtain advantageous withholding
tax treatment for dividends.
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Risks stemming from geopolitical, legal,
regulatory and compliance environment
■ We conduct our business globally, being subject to direct
and indirect regulation and being exposed to political,
geopolitical and regulatory developments, such as
unfavorable or unpredictable treatment in relation to
trade sanctions, tariffs, tax matters and export controls,
exchange controls, and other restrictions, geopolitical
conflicts and military actions, labor unrest, civil unrest,
and public security and safety threats, including ongoing
developments in Gaza and related to potential additional
developments in relation to Russian invasion of Ukraine and
the tensions by the Red Sea and the South China Sea, and
those affecting national security, competition law, supply
chains, environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics
and anti-corruption;
■ Changes in various existing regulations or in their
application to current or new technologies, products or
telecommunication and technology sectors in general, or
emerging new regulation and compliance in areas such
as security, privacy, including data protection and the
protection or transfer of personal data, digital economy
or sustainable finance;
■ Our products, services and operations meeting all relevant
quality, health, safety or security standards and other
recommendations and regulatory requirements globally;
■ We are subject to litigation, arbitrations, agreement-related
disputes and product liability-related allegations during
normal course of business, which may be disruptive and
expensive. At any given time, we may be subject to
inspections, investigations, claims, and government
proceedings, and the extent and outcome of such
proceedings may be difficult to estimate with any certainty.
We may be subject to material fines, penalties and other
sanctions as a result of such investigations;
■ Our governance, internal controls and compliance processes
could fail to detect errors or wrongdoings and to prevent
regulatory penalties at corporate level, in operating
subsidiaries and joint ventures. The degree of control and
level of influence over joint ventures, other affiliated
companies where Nokia does not have direct management
control and third parties we engage with, whose
performance we may be held liable for, is limited; and
■ We engage in the installation and maintenance of undersea
telecommunications cable networks. During this activity,
we may cause damage to existing undersea infrastructure,
for which we may ultimately be held responsible.
Financial and tax-related uncertainties
■ We have operations in many countries with different tax
laws and rules, which may result in complex tax issues and
disputes. We may be obliged to pay additional taxes as a
result of changes in law, or changes of tax authority practice
or interpretation (possibly with retroactive effect in certain
cases), potentially resulting in a material impact on our tax
burden;
■ Our actual or anticipated performance, among other
factors, could reduce our ability to utilize our tax attributes
and deferred tax assets;
■ We may not have access to sources of funding on favorable
terms, or at all;
■ We may not be able to maintain our investment grade
credit ratings;
■ Due to our global operations, our net sales, costs and
results of operations, as well as the US dollar value of our
dividends and market price of our ADSs, are affected by
exchange rate fluctuations;
■ Our pension and other post-employment benefit
obligations are subject to numerous factors that could
result in a need for increased funding; and
■ Recoverability of the carrying amount of our goodwill,
which could result in significant impairment charges.
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Significant subsequent events
After 31 December 2023, no significant subsequent events have taken place.
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Key ratios
Key ratios
Earnings per share (basic)
Profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year
Earnings per share (diluted)
Profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent adjusted for the effect of dilution
Adjusted weighted average number of shares during the year
P/E ratio
Closing share price at 31 December
Earnings per share (basic) for continuing operations
Payout ratio
Proposed dividend per share
Earnings per share (basic) for continuing operations
Dividend yield %
Proposed dividend per share
Closing share price at 31 December
Shareholders’ equity per share
Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent
Number of shares at 31 December – number of treasury shares at 31 December
Market capitalization
(Number of shares at 31 December – number of treasury shares at 31 December) x closing share price at 31 December
Share turnover %
Number of shares traded during the year
Average number of shares during the year
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Alternative
performance measures
Certain financial measures presented in this report are not measures of financial performance,
financial position or cash flows defined in IFRS. As these measures are not defined in IFRS, they
may not be directly comparable with financial measures used by other companies, including
those in the same industry. The primary rationale for presenting these measures is that the
management uses these measures in assessing the financial performance of Nokia and believes
that these measures provide meaningful supplemental information on the underlying business
performance of Nokia. These financial measures should not be considered in isolation from,
or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with IFRS.
Beginning with its Annual Report 2023 Nokia changed how it defines its Free cash flow measure
to better align it with common practice and Non-GAAP reporting guidelines. Previously Nokia
defined Free cash flow as Net cash flows from operating activities – purchases of property, plant
and equipment and intangible assets (capital expenditures) + proceeds from sale of property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets – purchase of non-current financial investments +
proceeds from sale of non-current financial investments. The new definition is Net cash flows
from operating activities – purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
(capital expenditures). The comparative amounts for Free cash flow presented in this report
have been revised accordingly.
Return on capital employed %
Definition
Return on capital employed is defined as Profit before tax + Interest expense on interest-
bearing liabilities / Average capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent +
average non-controlling interests + average interest-bearing liabilities.
Purpose
Return on capital employed indicates how efficiently Nokia uses its capital to generate profits.
Composition of return on capital employed %:
EURm
Profit before tax
Interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities
2023
2022
2021
1 499
2 184
1 926
201
103
113
Total
Average capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent(1)
Average non-controlling interests(1)
Average interest-bearing liabilities(1)
1 700
2 287
2 039
20 935 19 347 14 913
92
98
91
4 334
4 565
5 115
Total capital employed
Return on capital employed %
25 361
24 010
20 119
6.7%
9.5%
10.1%
(1) Calculated as the average of opening and closing balance for the year as presented in the consolidated statement of financial
position. Refer to the consolidated financial statements.
Return on shareholders’ equity %
Definition
Return on shareholders’ equity is defined as Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to equity
holders of the parent / Average capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent.
Purpose
Return on shareholders’ equity indicates how efficiently Nokia uses the capital invested by its
shareholders to generate profits.
Composition of return on shareholders’ equity %:
EURm
Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent
Average capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent(1)
Return on shareholders’ equity %
2023
2022
2021
665
4 250
1 623
20 935 19 347 14 913
3.2 %
22.0 %
10.9 %
(1) Calculated as the average of opening and closing balance for the year as presented in the consolidated statement of financial
position. Refer to the consolidated financial statements.
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Equity ratio %
Definition
Equity ratio % is defined as Total capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the
parent + non-controlling interests / Total assets.
Purpose
Equity ratio indicates the proportion of assets financed by the capital provided by the equity
holders of the parent to the total assets of Nokia.
Composition of equity ratio %:
EURm
2023
2022
2021
Total capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent
20 537 21 333 17 360
Non-controlling interests
Shareholders’ equity
Total assets
Equity ratio %
91
93
102
20 628
21 426
17 462
39 860
42 943
40 049
51.8 %
49.9 %
43.6 %
Total cash and interest-bearing financial investments
Definition
Total cash and interest-bearing financial investments consist of cash and cash equivalents,
current interest-bearing financial investments and non-current interest-bearing financial
investments.
Purpose
Total cash and interest-bearing financial investments is used to indicate funds available to
Nokia to run its current and invest in future business activities as well as provide return for
security holders.
Composition of total cash and interest-bearing financial investments:
EURm
Cash and cash equivalents
Current interest-bearing financial investments
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Total cash and interest-bearing financial investments
2023
2022
2021
6 234
5 467
6 691
1 565
3 080
2 577
715
697
—
8 514
9 244
9 268
Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments
Definition
Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments equals total cash and interest-bearing
financial investments less long-term and short-term interest-bearing liabilities.
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Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments is used to indicate Nokia’s liquidity position
after cash required to settle the interest-bearing liabilities.
Composition of net cash and interest-bearing financial investments:
EURm
2023
2022
2021
Total cash and interest-bearing financial investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Current interest-bearing financial investments
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Interest-bearing liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities
Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments
6 234
5 467
6 691
1 565
3 080
2 577
715
697
—
(3 637)
(4 249)
(4 537)
(554)
(228)
(116)
4 323
4 767
4 615
Net debt to equity (gearing) %
Definition
Net debt to equity (gearing) % is defined as Interest-bearing liabilities less Total cash and
interest-bearing financial investments / (Total capital and reserves attributable to the equity
holders of the parent + Non-controlling interests).
Purpose
Net debt to equity ratio presents the relative proportion of shareholders’ equity and interest-
bearing liabilities used to finance Nokia’s assets and indicates the leverage of Nokia’s business.
Composition of net debt to equity (gearing) %:
EURm
Interest-bearing liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities
Total cash and interest-bearing financial investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Current interest-bearing financial investments
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Net debt
2023
2022
2021
3 637
4 249
4 537
554
228
116
(6 234)
(5 467)
(6 691)
(1 565)
(3 080)
(2 577)
(715)
(697)
—
(4 323)
(4 767)
(4 615)
Total capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent
20 537 21 333 17 360
Non-controlling interests
Shareholders’ equity
Net debt to equity (gearing) %
91
93
102
20 628
21 426
17 462
(21.0) % (22.2) % (26.4) %
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Free cash flow
Definition
Free cash flow is defined as Net cash flows from operating activities – purchases of property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets (capital expenditures).
Purpose
Free cash flow is the cash that Nokia generates after investments in property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets, and we believe it provides meaningful supplemental
information as it represents the cash available to service and repay interest-bearing financial
liabilities, including lease liabilities, make investments to grow business and distribute funds to
shareholders. It is a measure of cash generation, working capital efficiency and capital discipline
of the business.
Composition of free cash flow:
EURm
Net cash flows from operating activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
(capital expenditures)
Free cash flow
2023
2022
2021
1 317
1 474
2 625
Settlement of legal disputes
Gain on sale of fixed assets
(652)
(601)
(560)
Other
665
873
2 065
Comparable operating profit
Purpose
We believe that our comparable operating profit provides meaningful supplemental information
to both management and investors regarding Nokia’s underlying business performance
by excluding certain items of income and expenses that may not be indicative of Nokia’s
business operating results. Comparable operating profit is used also in determining
management remuneration.
Composition of comparable operating profit:
EURm
Operating profit
Restructuring and associated charges
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Costs associated with country exit
Impairment and write-off of assets, net of reversals
2023
2022
2021
1 688
2 318
2 158
356
352
(49)
25
—
—
3
177
411
98
97
—
—
8
263
391
—
45
(80)
(53)
51
2 375
3 109
2 775
Capital expenditure
Definition
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (excluding assets acquired
under business combinations).
Purpose
Capital expenditure is used to describe investments in future profit-generating activities.
Composition of capital expenditure:
EURm
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Capital expenditure
2023
(652)
(652)
2022
(601)
(601)
2021
(560)
(560)
Comparable operating profit
Definition
Comparable operating profit excludes intangible asset amortization and other purchase price
fair value adjustments, goodwill impairments, restructuring-related charges and certain other
items affecting comparability.
Comparable operating margin %
Definition
Comparable operating margin is defined as Comparable operating profit / Net sales.
Purpose
Comparable operating margin is used as a measure of Nokia’s operating profitability as a
percentage of net sales excluding intangible asset amortization and other purchase price fair
value adjustments, goodwill impairments, restructuring-related charges and certain other items
affecting comparability.
As with comparable operating profit, we believe that our comparable operating margin provides
meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors regarding Nokia’s
underlying business performance by excluding certain items of income and expenses that may
not be indicative of Nokia’s business operating results.
Composition of comparable operating margin:
EURm
Comparable operating profit
Net sales
Comparable operating margin %
2023
2022
2021
2 375
3 109
2 775
22 258 24 911 22 202
10.7 %
12.5 %
12.5 %
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Consolidated financial statements
Consolidated income statement
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Consolidated statement of financial position
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’
equity
Notes to the consolidated
financial statements
Section 1:
Basis of preparation
1.1. Corporate information
1.2. General accounting policies
1.3. Use of estimates and critical accounting
judgments
1.4. New and amended standards and interpretations
Section 2:
Results for the year
2.1. Net sales
2.2. Segment information
2.3. Operating expenses and other operating income
2.4. Financial income and expenses
2.5. Income taxes
2.6. Earnings per share
Section 3:
Compensation and benefits
3.1. Summary of personnel expenses
3.2. Remuneration of key management
3.3. Share-based payments
3.4. Pensions and other post-employment benefits
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132
133
134
135
135
135
135
136
137
138
138
141
143
144
145
148
149
149
149
151
153
Section 4:
Operating assets and liabilities
4.1. Goodwill and intangible assets
4.2. Property, plant and equipment
4.3. Leases
4.4. Inventories
4.5. Trade receivables and other customer-related
balances
4.6. Other receivables and liabilities
4.7. Provisions
Section 5:
Capital and financial instruments
5.1. Equity
5.2. Financial assets and liabilities
5.3. Derivative and firm commitment assets and
liabilities
5.4. Financial risk management
Section 6:
Other information
6.1. Commitments, contingencies and legal
proceedings
6.2. Group companies
6.3. Significant partly-owned subsidiaries
6.4. Related party transactions
Parent Company financial statements
Notes to the Parent Company financial
statements
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Review of the Board of Directors 2023
Auditor’s report
Auditor’s ESEF assurance report
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160
163
164
165
165
167
168
169
169
173
177
180
187
187
189
193
194
195
198
207
208
212
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Consolidated income statement
For the year ended 31 December
EURm
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Research and development expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Other operating income
Other operating expenses
Operating profit
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
Financial income(1)
Financial expenses(1)
Profit before tax
Income tax (expense)/benefit
Profit from continuing operations
Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations
Profit for the year
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Non-controlling interests
Note
2023
2022
2021
2.1, 2.2
22 258
24 911
22 202
2.3
(13 571)
(14 689)
(13 368)
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
6.4
2.4
2.4
2.5
8 687
(4 327)
(2 929)
166
91
10 222
(4 550)
(3 013)
98
(439)
8 834
(4 214)
(2 792)
443
(113)
1 688
2 318
2 158
(39)
425
(575)
1 499
(825)
674
5
679
665
14
(26)
178
(286)
2 184
2 026
4 210
49
4 259
4 250
9
9
69
(310)
1 926
(272)
1 654
(9)
1 645
1 623
22
Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the parent
2.6
EUR
EUR
EUR
Basic
Profit from continuing operations
Profit for the year
Diluted
Profit from continuing operations
Profit for the year
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.75
0.76
0.74
0.75
0.29
0.29
0.29
0.29
(1)
In 2023, Nokia changed the presentation of net interest income on defined benefit plans within financial income and expenses. The comparative amounts for 2022 and 2021
have been recast accordingly. Refer to Note 2.4. Financial income and expenses for more information.
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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2023
679
2022
4 259
(343)
61
(282)
(424)
77
(347)
2021
1 645
3 040
(755)
2 285
(554)
19
696
14
1 160
(7)
135
(127)
(249)
(24)
(37)
(110)
120
(4)
(10)
(465)
(747)
(68)
(15)
98
(264)
218
(3)
(21)
596
249
4 508
(10)
10
(25)
32
—
2
913
3 198
4 843
(78)
10
4 500
4 814
8
29
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 December
EURm
Profit for the year
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Income tax related to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
2.5
Total of items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Translation differences
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Transfer to income statement
Net investment hedges
Net fair value gains/(losses)
Cash flow and other hedges
Net fair value losses
Transfer to income statement
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Net fair value losses
Transfer to income statement
Other decrease, net
Income tax related to items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
2.5
Total of items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Non-controlling interests
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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At 31 December
EURm
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Investments in associated companies and joint ventures
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Other non-current financial assets
Defined benefit pension assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-current receivables
Total non-current assets
Current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
Contract assets
Current income tax assets
Other current receivables
Current interest-bearing financial investments
Other current financial and firm commitment assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total current assets
Assets held for sale
Total assets
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2023
2022
EURm
Note
2023
2022
4.1
4.1
4.2
4.3
6.4
5.2, 5.4
5.2, 5.4
3.4
2.5
4.6
5 504
1 086
1 951
906
88
715
1 100
6 258
3 873
213
5 667
1 263
2 015
929
199
697
1 080
6 754
3 834
239
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Translation differences
Fair value and other reserves
Reserve for invested unrestricted equity
Retained earnings
Total shareholders’ equity
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
21 694
22 677
Non-current liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities
5.2, 5.3, 5.4
4.4
4.5, 5.2, 5.4
4.5
2.5
4.6
5.2, 5.4
5.2, 5.3, 5.4
5.2, 5.4
2 719
4 921
1 136
307
764
1 565
441
6 234
3 265
5 549
1 203
153
934
3 080
615
5 467
Long-term lease liabilities
Defined benefit pension and post-employment liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Contract liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
18 087
20 266
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities
6.4
79
—
Short-term lease liabilities
39 860
42 943
Other financial and firm commitment liabilities
Contract liabilities
Current income tax liabilities
Trade payables
Other current liabilities
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
5.4
3.4
2.5
4.5
4.6
4.7
5.2, 5.3, 5.4
5.4
5.2, 5.3, 5.4
4.5
2.5
5.2, 5.4
4.6
4.7
246
628
(352)
(249)
246
503
(352)
169
3 605
3 905
15 255
15 487
1 404
20 537
91
5.1
20 628
3 637
799
2 299
725
210
111
518
1 375
21 333
93
21 426
4 249
858
2 459
332
120
103
622
8 299
8 743
554
198
830
2 157
203
3 423
2 824
744
10 933
19 232
39 860
228
184
1 038
1 977
185
4 730
3 619
813
12 774
21 517
42 943
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For the year ended 31 December
EURm
Profit for the year
Adjustments, total(1)
Change in net working capital(2)
Cash flows from operations
Interest received
Interest paid
Income taxes paid, net
Net cash flows from operating activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Proceeds from disposal of businesses, net of cash disposed
Purchase of interest-bearing financial investments
Proceeds from interest-bearing financial investments
Purchase of other non-current financial assets
Proceeds from other non-current financial assets
Other
Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities
Acquisition of treasury shares
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
Repayment of long-term borrowings
(Repayment of)/proceeds from short-term borrowings
Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities
Dividends paid
Net cash flows used in financing activities
Translation differences
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December
The consolidated statement of cash flows combines cash flows from both continuing and discontinued operations.
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EURm
2023
2022
2021
Depreciation and amortization
1 087
1 140
1 095
Share-based payments
Impairment charges
Restructuring charges
Loss/(gain) from other non-current
financial assets
Gain on sale of property, plant and
equipment
202
149
108
25
152
40
316
125
183
56
(27)
(188)
(143)
(35)
(59)
Financial income and expenses
148
28
240
Income tax expense/(benefit)
825
(2 030) 273
Other adjustments, net
Total
43
52
21
2 559
(446) 1 713
Restructuring charges in adjustments represent the non-cash portion recognized in the
consolidated income statement.
(2) Change in net working capital
EURm
Decrease/(increase) in receivables
2023
2022
2021
304
(451)
239
Decrease/(increase) in inventories
443
(991)
(48)
Decrease in non-interest-bearing liabilities
(2 029)
(401)
(459)
Total
(1 282) (1 843)
(268)
Note
2023
679
2 559
2022
4 259
(446)
(1 282)
(1 843)
1 956
178
(241)
(576)
1 317
(652)
189
(19)
17
1 970
65
(180)
(381)
1 474
(601)
33
(20)
—
2021
1 645
1 713
(268)
3 090
41
(192)
(314)
2 625
(560)
103
(33)
—
(1 855)
(3 595)
(1 845)
3 382
(83)
34
30
2 397
(115)
49
(28)
398
(77)
277
(58)
1 043
(1 880)
(1 795)
(300)
496
(798)
(40)
(239)
(621)
(1 502)
(91)
767
5 467
6 234
(300)
8
(2)
27
(217)
(353)
(837)
19
(1 224)
6 691
5 467
—
17
(927)
(67)
(226)
(9)
(1 212)
133
(249)
6 940
6 691
4.3, 5.2
5.1
5.4
5.4
5.4
4.3, 5.4
5.1
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Share capital
Share premium
Treasury
shares
Translation
differences
Fair value and
other reserves
Reserve for
invested
unrestricted
equity
Retained
earnings/
(Accumulated
deficit)
246
443
(352)
(1 295)
1 910
15 656
Total
shareholders’
equity
12 465
Non-controlling
interests
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
—
—
246
—
—
246
—
—
108
(97)
11
454
—
149
(100)
49
503
—
202
(77)
—
246
125
628
(4 143)
1 623
(17)
1 606
—
(2 537)
4 250
(1)
—
4 249
73
(12)
(300)
1 623
3 191
4 814
108
(27)
—
81
4 250
250
4 500
149
(27)
(312)
—
(337)
(527)
17 360
102
—
899
899
2 309
2 309
—
—
—
—
70
70
(352)
(396)
4 219
15 726
565
565
(314)
(314)
—
(300)
300
—
(352)
—
(303)
303
—
(239)
(337)
(337)
3 905
15 487
1 375
21 333
—
169
(418)
(418)
(300)
(300)
—
59
12
(303)
665
(25)
640
(611)
(611)
665
(743)
(78)
202
(18)
(291)
—
—
(611)
(718)
—
—
—
(232)
(352)
(249)
3 605
15 255
1 404
20 537
134
134
Total equity
12 545
1 645
3 198
4 843
108
(27)
(7)
74
17 462
4 259
249
4 508
149
(27)
(312)
—
(354)
(544)
21 426
679
(747)
(68)
202
(18)
(291)
—
(2)
(621)
(730)
20 628
80
22
7
29
(7)
(7)
9
(1)
8
(17)
(17)
93
14
(4)
10
(2)
(10)
(12)
91
EURm
1 January 2021
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the year
Share-based payments
Settlement of share-based payments
Dividends
Total transactions with owners
31 December 2021
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the year
Share-based payments
Settlement of share-based payments
Acquisition of treasury shares(1)
Cancellation of treasury shares(1)
Dividends
Total transactions with owners
31 December 2022
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive income for the year
Share-based payments
Settlement of share-based payments
Acquisition of treasury shares(1)
Cancellation of treasury shares(1)
Disposal of subsidiaries
Dividends
Total transactions with owners
31 December 2023
(1)
Treasury shares have been acquired as part of the share buyback program announced on 3 February 2022 using the reserve for invested unrestricted equity. The shares repurchased in the first phase of the program between 14 February and 11 November 2022 were
cancelled on 8 December 2022. The shares repurchased in the second phase of the program between 2 January and 10 November 2023 were cancelled on 30 November 2023. Refer to Note 5.1. Equity for more information.
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Section 1
Basis of
preparation
This section describes the general accounting policies
applied in preparation of these consolidated financial
statements, including the basis of presentation
and key consolidation principles. This section also
summarizes the accounting matters that involve
most judgment or estimation uncertainty. The
specific accounting policies as well as details of key
accounting estimates and judgments are provided
in the related notes.
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1.1. Corporate information
Nokia Corporation, a public limited liability company
incorporated and domiciled in Helsinki, Finland, is the parent
company (Parent Company or Parent) for all its subsidiaries
(together Nokia or the Group). Nokia is a global provider of
mobile, fixed and cloud network solutions combining hardware,
software and services, as well as licensing of intellectual
property, including patents, technologies and the Nokia brand.
Nokia’s operational headquarters are located in Espoo, Finland.
The shares of Nokia Corporation are listed on the Nasdaq
Helsinki Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange and
the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.
These consolidated financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2023 were authorized for issuance and filing
by the Board of Directors on 29 February 2024.
1.2. General accounting policies
Basis of presentation and statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS Accounting Standards) as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and as adopted by the
European Union (EU). The consolidated financial statements
also conform to Finnish accounting and company legislation.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in
millions of euros (EURm), except when otherwise noted,
and are prepared under the historical cost convention,
except when otherwise disclosed in the accounting policies
in the specific notes.
Other information
This paragraph is included in connection with statutory
reporting requirements in Germany. The fully consolidated
German subsidiary, Nokia Solutions and Networks GmbH & Co.
KG, registered in the commercial register of Munich under HRA
88537, has made use of the exemption available under § 264b
and § 291 of the German Commercial Code (HGB).
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial
statements of the Parent Company, and each of those
companies over which it exercises control. Control over an
entity exists when Nokia is exposed, or has rights, to variable
returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability
to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
Presumption is that a majority of voting rights results in
control. To support this presumption, Nokia considers all
relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has
power over the entity including voting rights and potential
voting rights, rights to appoint key management personnel
and rights arising from other contractual arrangements.
Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when Nokia obtains
control over the subsidiary and ceases when it loses control
over the subsidiary.
All intercompany transactions are eliminated as part of the
consolidation process. Non-controlling interest represents the
proportion of net profit or loss, other comprehensive income
and net assets in subsidiaries that is not attributable to the
equity holders of the Parent.
Investments in associates and joint ventures
An associate is an entity over which Nokia exercises significant
influence. A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement
whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement
have rights to the net assets of the arrangement.
Nokia’s investments in associates and joint ventures are
accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity
method, the investment in an associate or joint venture is
initially recognized at cost. The carrying amount of the
investment is adjusted to recognize changes in Nokia’s share
of net assets of the associate or joint venture since the
acquisition date. Nokia’s share of profits and losses of
associates and joint ventures is reflected in the consolidated
income statement. Any change in other comprehensive income
of associates and joint ventures is presented as part of
Nokia’s other comprehensive income.
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Non-current assets (or disposal groups) held for sale
and discontinued operations
Non-current assets or disposal groups are classified as assets
held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered
principally through a sale transaction rather than through
continuing use. Non-current assets classified as held for sale,
or included in a disposal group classified as held for sale, are
not depreciated or amortized.
Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency
The consolidated financial statements are presented in euro,
the functional and presentation currency of the Parent
Company. The financial statements of all Group companies
are measured using the functional currency, which is the
currency of the primary economic environment in which the
entity operates.
Discontinued operation is reported when a component of
Nokia, comprising operations and cash flows that can be clearly
distinguished both operationally and for financial reporting
purposes from the rest of Nokia, has been disposed of or is
classified as held for sale, and that component represents a
major line of business or geographical area of operations or is
part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major
line of business or geographical area of operations. Profit or
loss from discontinued operations is reported separately
from income and expenses from continuing operations in the
consolidated income statement, with prior periods presented
on a comparative basis. Intra-group revenues and expenses
between continuing and discontinued operations are
eliminated. Discontinued operations presented in these
consolidated financial statements comprise the financial results
related to the HERE digital mapping and location services
business and the Devices & Services business sold in 2015
and 2014, respectively.
Transactions in foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at exchange
rates prevailing at the date of the transactions. For practical
reasons, a rate that approximates the actual rate at the date
of the transaction is often used. Monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currency are translated at the
exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period.
Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from monetary
assets and liabilities as well as fair value changes of related
hedging instruments are recognized in financial income and
expenses. Unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses related
to non-monetary non-current financial investments are
included in the fair value measurement of these investments
and recognized in other operating income and expenses.
Foreign Group companies
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign
operations whose functional currency is other than euro are
translated into euro at the exchange rates prevailing at the end
of the reporting period. The income and expenses of these
foreign operations are translated into euro at the average
exchange rates for the reporting period. The exchange
differences arising from translation for consolidation are
recognized as translation differences in other comprehensive
income. On disposal of a foreign operation the cumulative
amount of translation differences relating to that foreign
operation is reclassified to profit or loss.
1.3. Use of estimates and critical accounting
judgments
The preparation of financial statements requires use of
management judgment in selecting and applying accounting
policies as well as making estimates and assumptions about
the future. These judgments, estimates and assumptions may
have a significant effect on the amounts recognized in the
financial statements.
The estimates and assumptions used in determining the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are based on
historical experience, expected outcomes and various other
factors that were available when these financial statements
were prepared, and they are believed to be reasonable under
the circumstances. The estimates and assumptions are
reviewed continually and revised if changes in circumstances
occur, or as a result of new information. As estimates
and assumptions inherently contain a varying degree of
uncertainty, actual outcomes may differ resulting in
adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
in subsequent periods.
The accounting matters listed below are determined to involve
the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, or are
considered as major sources of estimation uncertainty that
may have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment
to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next
financial year. Please refer to the specific notes for further
information on the key accounting estimates and judgments.
Key accounting estimates and
judgments
Judgment related to recognition
of deferred tax assets
Estimate of pension and other
post-employment benefit
obligations
Note
2.5. Income taxes
3.4. Pensions and other
post-employment benefits
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The amendments to IAS 12 related to Pillar Two Model Rules
have been introduced in response to the OECD’s BEPS Pillar
Two rules and include a mandatory temporary exception to
the recognition and disclosure of deferred taxes arising from
the jurisdictional implementation of the Pillar Two model rules,
and disclosure requirements for affected entities to help
users of the financial statements better understand an
entity’s exposure to Pillar Two income taxes arising from that
legislation, particularly before its effective date. Information
on the impact of Pillar Two legislation on Nokia is disclosed in
Note 2.5. Income taxes.
Nokia has not early adopted any new or amended standards or
interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective.
The new and amended standards and interpretations issued by
the IASB that are effective in future periods are not expected
to have a material impact on the consolidated financial
statements of Nokia when adopted. Nokia intends to adopt
these new and amended standards and interpretations, if
applicable, when they become effective and are endorsed by
the EU.
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1.4. New and amended standards and
interpretations
On 1 January 2023, Nokia adopted the following amendments
to the accounting standards issued by the IASB and endorsed
by the EU:
■ IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (including the June 2020 and
December 2021 Amendments to IFRS 17);
■ Amendments to IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in
Accounting Estimates and Errors: Definition of Accounting
Estimates;
■ Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality
Judgements: Disclosure of Accounting Policies;
■ Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes: Deferred Tax related
to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction;
and
■ Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes: International Tax
Reform—Pillar Two Model Rules.
The amendments had no material impact on the measurement,
recognition or presentation of any items in Nokia’s
consolidated financial statements for 2023. The amendments
affecting the disclosures are explained below.
The amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2
related to disclosure of accounting policies aim to help entities
provide accounting policies disclosures that are more useful by
replacing the requirement to disclose ‘significant’ accounting
policies with a requirement to disclose ‘material’ accounting
policies and adding guidance to help entities determine when
accounting policies information is material and, therefore,
needs to be disclosed. These amendments are reflected in the
accounting policies disclosures in Nokia’s consolidated financial
statements for 2023.
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Section 2
Results for
the year
This section provides details of items presented
in the income statement including disaggregation
of net sales by region and customer type, results of
Nokia’s operating segments, as well as information
on operating expenses and other operating income.
Furthermore, this section contains information about
financial income and expenses and income taxes, as
well as earnings per share.
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2.1. Net sales
Accounting policies
Nokia accounts for a contract with a customer when the
contract has been approved in writing, which is generally
when both parties are committed to perform their
respective obligations, the rights, including payment terms,
regarding the goods and services to be transferred can be
identified, the contract has commercial substance, and
collection of the consideration to which Nokia expects to be
entitled is probable. Management considers only legally
enforceable rights in evaluating the accounting for contracts
with customers. As such, frame agreements that do not
create legally enforceable rights and obligations are
accounted for based on the issuance of subsequent legally
binding purchase orders under the frame agreements.
A contract modification or a purchase order is accounted
for as a separate contract if the scope of the contract
increases by additional distinct goods or services, and the
price of the contract increases by an amount that reflects
the standalone selling price of those additional goods or
services. In cases where the additional goods or services
are distinct but not sold at a standalone selling price,
the contract modification is accounted for prospectively.
In cases where the additional goods or services are not
distinct, the modification is accounted for through a
cumulative catch-up adjustment.
Nokia recognizes revenue from contracts with customers
to reflect the transfer of promised goods and services to
customers for amounts that reflect the consideration to
which Nokia expects to be entitled in exchange for those
goods and services. The consideration may include a
variable amount, which Nokia estimates based on the most
likely amount. Items causing variability include volume
discounts and sales-based or usage-based royalties. Nokia
includes variable consideration into the transaction price
only to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant
revenue reversal will not occur. The transaction price also
excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties.
In cases where the timing of payments provides either the
customer or Nokia with a significant benefit of financing,
the transaction price is adjusted for the effect of financing
and the related interest revenue or interest expense
is presented separately from revenue. As a practical
expedient, Nokia does not account for financing
components if, at contract inception, the consideration is
expected to be received within one year before or after the
goods or services have been transferred to the customer.
Nokia enters into contracts with customers consisting of any
combination of hardware, services and intellectual property.
Hardware and software sold by Nokia includes warranty,
which can either be assurance-type for repair of defects
and replacement of hardware recognized as a centralized
warranty provision, or service-type for scope beyond the
repair of defects or for a time period beyond the standard
assurance-type warranty period and considered a separate
performance obligation within the context of the contract.
The associated revenue recognized for such contracts
depends on the nature of the underlying goods and services
provided. The promised goods or services in the contract
might include sale of goods, license of intellectual property
and grant of options to purchase additional goods or
services that may provide the customer with a material
right. Nokia conducts an assessment at contract inception
to determine which promised goods and services in a
customer contract are distinct and accordingly identified
as performance obligations.
The standalone selling price of each performance obligation
is determined by considering factors such as the price of
the performance obligation if sold on a standalone basis and
the expected cost of the performance obligation plus a
reasonable margin when price references are not available.
The portion of the transaction price allocated to each
performance obligation is then recognized when the
revenue recognition criteria for that performance obligation
have been met.
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Nokia allocates the transaction price to each distinct
performance obligation on the basis of their standalone
selling prices, relative to the overall transaction price. If a
standalone selling price is not observable, it is estimated.
The transaction price may include a discount or a variable
amount of consideration that is generally allocated
proportionately to all performance obligations in the
contract unless Nokia has observable evidence that the
entire discount relates to only one or more, but not all,
performance obligations in a contract. The amount of
revenue recognized is the amount allocated to the satisfied
performance obligation based on the relative standalone
selling prices. A performance obligation may be satisfied
at a point in time or over time.
As described in Note 4.5. Trade receivables and other
customer-related balances, Nokia presents its customer
contracts in the statement of financial position as either
a contract asset or a contract liability, depending on
the relationship between Nokia’s performance and
the customer’s payment for each individual contract.
Sale of products
Nokia manufactures and sells a range of networking
equipment, covering the requirements of network
operators. Revenue for these products is recognized when
control of the products has transferred, the determination
of which may require judgment. Typically, for standard
equipment sales, control transfers upon delivery. For
more complex solutions, control generally transfers
upon acceptance.
In some arrangements, mainly within the Submarine Networks
business, Nokia’s performance does not create an asset with an
alternative use and Nokia recognizes revenue over time using
the output method, which faithfully depicts the manner in
which the asset is transferred to the customer as well as
Nokia’s enforceable rights to payment for the work completed
to date, including margin. The output measure selected by
Nokia for each contract may vary depending on the nature
of the contract.
Sale of services
Nokia provides services related to the provision of networking
equipment, ranging from managing a customer’s network
and product maintenance services to network installation,
integration and optimization. Revenue for each separate
service performance obligation is recognized as or when the
customer obtains the benefits of Nokia’s performance. Service
revenue is recognized over time for managed and maintenance
services, as in these cases Nokia performs throughout a fixed
contract term and the customer simultaneously receives and
consumes the benefits as Nokia performs. In some cases,
Nokia performs services that are subject to customer
acceptance where revenue is recognized when the customer
acceptance is received.
Sale of intellectual property licenses
Nokia provides its customers with licenses to intellectual
property (IP) owned by Nokia by granting software licenses
and rights to benefit from Nokia’s IP in their products.
When a software license is sold, revenue is recognized
upon delivery or acceptance of the software, as Nokia has
determined that each software release is distinct and the
license is granted for software as it exists when the control
transfers to the customer.
When Nokia grants customers a license to use IP owned by
Nokia, the associated license fee revenue is recognized in
accordance with the substance of the relevant agreements.
In the majority of cases, Nokia retains obligations to
continue to develop and make available to the customer
the latest IP in the licensed assets during the contract term,
and therefore revenue is recognized pro rata over the
period during which Nokia is expected to perform.
Recognition of the revenue as pro rata over the term of the
license is considered the most faithful depiction of Nokia’s
satisfaction of the performance obligation as the IP being
licensed towards the customer includes new inventions
patented by Nokia that are highly interdependent and
interrelated and created through the course of continuous
research and development (R&D) efforts that are relatively
stable throughout the year. In some contracts, Nokia has
no remaining obligations to perform after granting a license
to the initial IP, and licensing fees are non-refundable. In
these cases, revenue is recognized at the beginning of the
license term.
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Revenue disaggregation
Management has determined that Nokia’s geographic areas
are considered as the primary determinants to depict how
the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and
cash flows are affected by economic factors. Nokia’s primary
customer base consists of companies that operate on
a country-specific or a regional basis. Although Nokia’s
technology cycle is similar around the world, different countries
and regions are inherently in a different stage of that cycle,
often influenced by macroeconomic conditions specific to
those countries and regions. In addition to Net sales to external
customers by region, the chief operating decision-maker,
as described in Note 2.2. Segment information, also reviews
Net sales by customer type disclosed in this note.
Each reportable segment, as described in Note 2.2. Segment
information, consists of customers that operate in all
geographic areas. No reportable segment has a specific
revenue concentration in any geographic area other than
Nokia Technologies, which is included within Europe.
Net sales to external customers by region
Net sales to external customers by region are based on the
location of the customer, except for Nokia Technologies IPR
and licensing net sales which are allocated to Europe.
EURm
Asia Pacific
Europe
Greater China
India
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
North America
Submarine Networks
Total
2023
2022
2021
2 291
2 648
2 472
5 873
6 662
6 313
1 303
1 581
1 512
2 842
1 290
1 035
1 046
1 223
983
2 050
1 969
1 771
5 733
8 388
7 187
1 120
1 150
929
22 258
24 911
22 202
Net sales by customer type
EURm
2023
2022
2021
Communications service providers 17 652 19 921 17 977
Enterprise
Licensees
Other(1)
Total
2 282
1 997
1 575
1 085
1 595
1 502
1 239
1 398
1 148
22 258
24 911
22 202
(1)
Includes net sales of Submarine Networks which operates in a different market, and
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), which is being managed as a separate entity, and
certain other items, such as eliminations of inter-segment revenues. Submarine
Networks and RFS net sales also include revenue from communications service
providers and enterprise customers.
Order backlog
At 31 December 2023, the aggregate amount of the
transaction price allocated to partially or wholly unsatisfied
performance obligations arising from fixed contractual
commitments amounted to EUR 22.0 billion (EUR 19.5 billion
in 2022). Management has estimated that these unsatisfied
performance obligations will be recognized as revenue as follows:
Within 1 year
2-3 years
More than 3 years
Total
2023
51%
30%
19%
2022
75%
21%
4%
100%
100%
The estimated timing of the satisfaction of these performance
obligations is subject to change owing to factors beyond
Nokia’s control such as customer and network demand,
market conditions and, in some cases, restrictions imposed
by the weather or other factors impacting project logistics.
Revenue recognized in the reporting period from performance
obligations satisfied (or partially satisfied) in previous periods
(for example, due to changes in transaction price) was
not material.
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Accounting policies
Nokia has four operating and reportable segments for
financial reporting purposes: (1) Network Infrastructure,
(2) Mobile Networks, (3) Cloud and Network Services
and (4) Nokia Technologies. In addition, Nokia provides
net sales disclosure for the following business
divisions within the Network Infrastructure segment:
(i) IP Networks, (ii) Optical Networks, (iii) Fixed Networks
and (iv) Submarine Networks.
The President and CEO is the chief operating decision-
maker monitoring the operating results of segments
for the purpose of assessing performance and making
decisions about resource allocation. Key financial
performance measures of the segments comprise
primarily net sales and segment operating profit.
The evaluation of segment performance and allocation
of resources is primarily based on segment operating
profit which the management believes is the most
relevant measure for this purpose. Segment operating
profit excludes intangible asset amortization and
other purchase price fair value adjustments, goodwill
impairments, restructuring-related charges and certain
other items of income and expenses that may not be
indicative of the business operating results.
Accounting policies of the segments are the same as
those for the Group except for the aforementioned
items of income and expenses that are not allocated to
the segments. Inter-segment revenues and transfers are
accounted for as if the revenues were to third parties,
that is, at current market prices.
Segment descriptions
Network Infrastructure
The Network Infrastructure segment serves communications
service providers, enterprises, webscales and public sector
customers. It comprises the following business divisions:
(i) IP Networks, which provides IP networks and services
for residential, mobile, enterprise and cloud applications;
(ii) Optical Networks, which provides optical transport
networks for metro, regional, and long-haul applications, and
collaborates with Submarine Networks on subsea applications;
(iii) Fixed Networks, which provides fiber, fixed wireless access
and copper technologies; and (iv) Submarine Networks,
which offers undersea cable transmission.
Mobile Networks
The Mobile Networks segment creates products and services
covering all mobile technology generations. Its portfolio
includes products for radio access networks (RAN) and
microwave radio (MWR) links for transport networks, and
solutions for network management, as well as network
planning, optimization, network deployment and technical
support services.
Cloud and Network Services
The Cloud and Network Services segment is built around
software and the cloud and is focused on driving leadership
in cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models,
as demand for critical networks accelerates; and has strong
market positions in communications software, private wireless
networks, and cognitive (or intelligent) services. The Cloud
and Network Services portfolio encompasses core network
solutions, including both voice and packet core; business
applications covering areas like security, automation, and
monetization; cloud and cognitive services; and enterprise
solutions covering private wireless and industrial automation.
Nokia Technologies
Nokia Technologies segment monetizes Nokia’s intellectual
property, including patents, technologies and the Nokia brand,
building on Nokia’s continued innovation leadership, long-term
investment into research and development, and decades of
driving technology standards development. The majority of net
sales and related costs and expenses attributable to licensing
and patenting the patent portfolio of Nokia is recorded in
Nokia Technologies, while each segment separately records
its own research and development expenses.
Group Common and Other
Despite not being a reportable segment, Nokia also provides
segment-level information for Group Common and Other.
Group Common and Other includes Radio Frequency Systems
which is managed as a separate entity. In addition, Group
Common and Other includes certain corporate-level and
centrally managed operating expenses, as well as fair value
gains and losses on investments in venture funds, including
investments managed by NGP Capital.
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Network
Infrastructure(1)
Mobile
Networks
Cloud and
Network
Services
Nokia
Technologies
Group
Common and
Other
Eliminations
and
unallocated
items(2)
Nokia Group
Material reconciling items between total segment
operating profit and operating profit for the Group
EURm
2023
2022
2021
Total segment operating profit
2 375
3 109
2 775
8 039
9 791
3 219
1 085
(2)
1 054
6
723
1
255
—
(30)
7
—
734
12
124
6
—
(11)
22 258
—
(391)
(687)
1 688
Restructuring and associated
charges
Amortization of acquired
intangible assets
(356)
(177)
(263)
(352)
(411)
(391)
Costs associated with country exit
49
(98)
—
—
(28)
(39)
(150)
1 499
Impairment and write-off of
assets, net of reversals
Settlement of legal disputes
Gain on sale of fixed assets
Other
(25)
(97)
—
—
(3)
—
—
(8)
(45)
80
53
(51)
Operating profit for the Group
1 688
2 318
2 158
Segment results
EURm
2023
Net sales to external customers
Net sales to other segments
Operating profit/(loss)
Share of results of associated companies and
joint ventures
Financial income and expenses
Profit before tax
Other segment items
Depreciation and amortization
2022
Net sales to external customers
Net sales to other segments
Operating profit/(loss)
Financial income and expenses
Profit before tax
Other segment items
Depreciation and amortization
2021
Net sales to external customers
Net sales to other segments
Operating profit/(loss)
Share of results of associated companies and
joint ventures
Financial income and expenses
Profit before tax
Other segment items
Depreciation and amortization
(235)
(366)
(81)
(39)
(14)
(352)
(1 087)
9 044
10 658
3 350
1 583
3
1 102
13
940
1
177
12
1 208
276
19
—
(48)
24 911
—
(318)
(791)
2 318
Share of results of associated companies and
joint ventures
—
(11)
6
(8)
—
(13)
(26)
(108)
2 184
(229)
(347)
(91)
(34)
(28)
(411)
(1 140)
7 673
9 711
3 088
1 490
1
784
6
765
(1)
6
1
166
6
12
1 185
240
17
—
(37)
22 202
—
(125)
(617)
2 158
(2)
—
—
9
(241)
1 926
(208)
(338)
(95)
(33)
(30)
(391)
(1 095)
(1)
Includes IP Networks net sales of EUR 2 606 million (EUR 3 063 million in 2022 and EUR 2 679 million in 2021), Optical Networks net sales of EUR 1 942 million (EUR 1 891 million
in 2022 and EUR 1 708 million in 2021), Fixed Networks net sales of EUR 2 369 million (EUR 2 943 million in 2022 and EUR 2 358 million in 2021) and Submarine Networks net
sales of EUR 1 120 million (EUR 1 150 million in 2022 and EUR 929 million in 2021).
(2) Unallocated items comprise costs related to intangible asset amortization, restructuring-related charges, impairments and certain other items.
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Net sales to external customers by country
2.3. Operating expenses and other
operating income
EURm
Finland
United States
India
France
Great Britain
Other
Total
2023
2022
2021
1 192 1 697 1 605
5 373 7 949 6 791
2 835 1 283 1 022
792
786
862
759
847
650
11 280 12 361 11 287
22 258
24 911
22 202
Net sales to external customers by country are based on the
location of the customer, except for Nokia Technologies IPR
and licensing net sales which are allocated to Finland.
Major customers
As is typical for our industry, Nokia’s net sales are largely driven
by multi-year customer agreements with a limited number of
significant customers. In 2023, no single customer represented
more than 10% of net sales. In 2022, net sales to the largest
customer were 10% and in 2021, 11% of net sales to external
customers. Net sales to the largest customer were reported
by Network Infrastructure, Mobile Networks and Cloud and
Network Services, as well as Group Common and Other.
Non-current assets by country
Accounting policies
Nokia presents its income statement based on the
function of expenses as it considers this to provide more
relevant information about its financial performance.
Information about the nature of expenses is provided
in the notes. Certain items of income and expenses,
such as gains and losses from venture funds, are
presented as other operating income and expenses
as Nokia considers these items to be related to its
operating activities but not to any specific functions.
Government grants received as compensation for
expenses incurred are recognized as a reduction of
the related expenses except for certain non-recurring
grants that are recognized as other operating income.
Government grants received in the form of R&D tax
credits are recognized as a reduction of R&D expenses if
the tax credit relates to the R&D expenditures incurred
by Nokia and the tax credit is reimbursed in cash by the
government in cases where Nokia is not able to offset it
against its income tax payable. R&D tax credits that do
not meet both conditions are recognized as income
tax benefit.
Expenses by nature
EURm
Personnel expenses
Cost of material
2023
2022
2021
7 470 7 903 7 541
7 825 8 481 6 320
Project subcontracting and other
customer contract expenses
2 949 3 156 4 225
Depreciation and amortization
1 087 1 140 1 095
IT services
Impairment charges
Other
399
376
25
90
230
39
981 1 545 1 037
Total operating expenses
20 736
22 691
20 487
Operating expenses include government grant income and R&D
tax credits of EUR 173 million (EUR 146 million in 2022 and
EUR 111 million in 2021) most of which have been recognized
as a deduction against research and development expenses.
Restructuring charges by function(1):
EURm
Cost of sales
Research and development expenses
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
Total restructuring charges
2023
2022
153
61
85
37
137
46
351
168
2021
133
73
78
284
(1)
Restructuring charges include defined benefit plan curtailment income and expenses.
EURm
Finland
United States
France
Other
Total
2023
2022
1 549
1 365
4 383
5 032
2 139
2 180
1 376
1 297
9 447
9 874
Non-current assets consists of goodwill, other intangible
assets, property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets.
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EURm
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment including divested
business
Subsidies and government grants
(Losses)/gains from venture funds
Settlements and resolutions of legal disputes
Other
Total
Other operating expenses
EURm
Expected credit losses on trade receivables
Impairment of disposal groups
Changes in provisions
Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on hedging forecasted sales and
purchases
Other
Total
2023
2022
2021
168
—
(56)
—
54
166
7
20
27
—
44
98
66
43
188
90
56
443
2023
2022
2021
(4)
—
(107)
(72)
16
—
2.4. Financial income and expenses
Financial income
EURm
Interest income on financial investments
Interest income on financing components of other contracts
Net interest income on defined benefit plans(1)
Other financial income(2)
Total
2023
199
21
187
18
425
2022
2021
69
13
92
4
178
21
28
26
(6)
69
(1)
(2)
In 2023, Nokia changed the presentation of net interest income on defined benefit plans from financial expenses to financial
income as it better reflects the nature of this item which Nokia expects to be an income also in the foreseeable future. The
comparative amounts for 2022 and 2021 have been recast accordingly.
In 2023, includes an expense of EUR 2 million (income of EUR 11 million in 2022 and expense of EUR 33 million in 2021) due to a
change in the fair value of the financial liability related to Nokia Shanghai Bell. Refer to Note 6.3. Significant partly-owned subsidiaries.
Financial expenses
37
(134)
(77)
EURm
Interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities
80
(22)
91
(107)
(19)
45
(97)
(439)
(113)
Negative interest on financial investments
Interest expense on financing components of other contracts(1)
Interest expense on lease liabilities
Net fair value (losses)/gains on hedged items under fair value hedge
accounting
Net fair value gains/(losses) on hedging instruments under fair value
hedge accounting
Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains
Other financial expenses(2)
Total
2023
2022
(201)
(103)
(3)
(126)
(28)
(27)
(66)
(26)
2021
(113)
(29)
(40)
(24)
(93)
262
25
89
(265)
(187)
20
(26)
(81)
(25)
(60)
(44)
(575)
(286)
(310)
(1)
(2)
In 2023, includes EUR 106 million (EUR 46 million in 2022 and EUR 12 million in 2021) related to the sale of receivables.
In 2023, includes an increase in loss allowance of EUR 9 million (impairment of EUR 61 million in 2022 and increase in loss
allowance of EUR 32 million in 2021) related to loans extended to certain emerging market customers.
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Accounting policies
Income tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax.
Tax is recognized in the income statement except to the
extent that it relates to items recognized in other
comprehensive income, or directly in equity, in which case
the related tax is recognized in other comprehensive income
or equity, respectively.
Current taxes are calculated based on the results of the
Group companies in accordance with local tax laws and using
tax rates that are enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date. Corporate taxes withheld at the source of
the income on behalf of Group companies are accounted
for as income taxes when determined to represent a tax on
net income.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the
balance sheet liability method for all temporary differences
arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and
their carrying amounts in the statement of financial
position. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent
it is probable that future taxable profit will be available
against which the unused tax losses, unused tax credits
and deductible temporary differences can be utilized in
the relevant jurisdictions. Deferred tax assets are assessed
for realizability at each reporting date. When facts and
circumstances indicate it is no longer probable that
deferred tax assets will be utilized, adjustments are made
as necessary.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary
differences, and for temporary differences that arise
between the fair value and the tax base of identifiable net
assets acquired in business combinations. Deferred tax
liabilities are not recognized if they arise from the initial
recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax liabilities are
recognized on taxable temporary differences associated
with investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint
arrangements, unless the timing of the reversal of the
temporary difference is controlled by Nokia, and it is
probable that the temporary difference will not reverse
in the foreseeable future. Nokia applies the exception to
recognizing and disclosing information about deferred
tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are measured
using the enacted or substantively enacted tax rates at
the reporting date that are expected to apply in the
period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset for
presentation purposes when there is a legally enforceable
right to set off current tax assets against current tax
liabilities, and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation
authority on either the same taxable entity or different
taxable entities which intend either to settle current tax
liabilities and assets on a net basis, or realize the assets and
settle the liabilities simultaneously in each future period
in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or
deferred tax assets are expected to be settled or recovered.
Nokia periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns
in situations where applicable tax regulation is subject to
interpretation. The amounts of current and deferred tax
assets and liabilities are adjusted when it is considered
probable, i.e. more likely than not, that certain tax positions
may not be fully sustained upon review by tax authorities.
The amounts recorded are based on the most likely amount
or the expected value, depending on which method Nokia
expects to better predict the resolution of the uncertainty,
at each reporting date.
Critical accounting judgment
Nokia is subject to income taxes in the jurisdictions in
which it operates. Judgment is required in determining
current tax expense, uncertain tax positions, deferred
tax assets and deferred tax liabilities; and the extent to
which deferred tax assets can be recognized.
Estimates related to the recoverability of deferred tax
assets are based on forecast future taxable income
and tax planning strategies. Based on these estimates
and assumptions, at 31 December 2023 Nokia has
EUR 21 569 million (EUR 20 214 million in 2022) of
unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible
temporary differences for which no deferred tax assets
are recognized due to uncertainty of utilization. The
majority of the unrecognized deferred tax assets relate
to France.
The utilization of deferred tax assets is dependent on
future taxable profit in excess of the profit arising from
the reversal of existing taxable temporary differences.
The recognition of deferred tax assets is based on the
assessment of whether it is probable that sufficient
taxable profit will be available in the future to utilize the
unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible
temporary differences before the unused tax losses
and unused tax credits expire. Recognition of deferred
tax assets involves judgment regarding the future
financial performance of the particular legal entity
or tax group that has recognized the deferred tax asset.
At 31 December 2022, Nokia re-recognized deferred
tax assets of EUR 2.5 billion related to Finland in the
statement of financial position.
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Components of the income tax expense/benefit
EURm
Current tax expense
Deferred tax (expense)/benefit
Total
2023
2022
(431)
(426)
(394)
2 452
(825)
2 026
2021
(409)
137
(272)
Income tax reconciliation
Reconciliation of the difference between income tax computed at the statutory rate in Finland of
20% and income tax recognized in the income statement:
EURm
Income tax expense at statutory rate
Permanent differences
Non-creditable withholding taxes
Income taxes for prior years(1)
Effect of different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions
Effect of deferred tax assets not recognized(2)
Benefit arising from previously unrecognized deferred tax assets(3)
Net (increase)/decrease in uncertain tax positions
Change in income tax rates
Income taxes on undistributed earnings
Total
2023
(300)
139
(41)
22
(140)
(524)
2022
(437)
2021
(385)
87
(72)
3
(68)
(107)
47
(37)
95
(57)
(77)
25
2 646
187
(15)
32
(23)
9
24
(59)
(29)
17
(33)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the following:
EURm
tax assets
tax liabilities
balance
tax assets
tax liabilities
balance
2023
2022
Deferred
Deferred
Net
Deferred
Deferred
Net
Tax losses carried forward and
unused tax credits
Undistributed earnings
Intangible assets and property,
plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Defined benefit pension assets
Other non-current assets
Inventories
Other current assets
Lease liabilities
Defined benefit pension and other
post-employment liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Provisions
Other current liabilities
1 083
—
2 962
—
—
83
185
221
156
991
14
245
301
33
(21)
(215)
(312)
(177)
(1 913)
(37)
(18)
(93)
—
—
(1)
(138)
(184)
(17)
1 011
—
—
(193)
3 267
—
—
66
216
225
176
925
18
311
326
27
(309)
(177)
(1 989)
(30)
(18)
(95)
—
—
—
(73)
(154)
(28)
(825)
2 026
(272)
Other temporary differences
(1)
(2)
(3)
In 2021, relates primarily to a tax benefit related to past operating model integration.
In 2023, includes a remeasurement of deferred tax assets related to internal operating model change.
In 2022, includes a re-recognition of deferred tax assets related to Finland.
Income tax liabilities and assets include a net liability of EUR 184 million (EUR 182 million in 2022)
relating to uncertain tax positions with inherently uncertain timing of cash outflows.
Prior period income tax returns for certain Group companies are under examination by local tax
authorities. Nokia has ongoing tax investigations in various jurisdictions, including the United
States, Canada, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, France, China and South Korea. Nokia’s business and
investments, especially in emerging market countries, may be subject to uncertainties, including
unfavorable or unpredictable tax treatment. Management judgment and a degree of estimation
are required in determining the tax expense or benefit. Even though management does not
expect that any significant additional taxes in excess of those already provided for will arise
as a result of these examinations, the outcome or actual cost of settlement may vary materially
from estimates.
Total before netting
6 274
(3 126)
3 148
6 568
(3 066)
3 502
Netting of deferred tax assets and
liabilities
(2 401)
2 401
—
(2 734)
2 734
—
Total after netting
3 873
(725)
3 148
3 834
(332)
3 502
In 2023 Nokia recognized a deferred tax expense and a decrease in deferred tax assets of
EUR 0.4 billion due to an internal transaction related to an operating model change that led
to a remeasurement of deferred tax assets in Finland and the United States.
Nokia has undistributed earnings of EUR 356 million (EUR 388 million in 2022) for which a
deferred tax liability has not been recognized as these earnings will not be distributed in the
foreseeable future.
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Movements in the net deferred tax balance during the year:
EURm
1 January
Recognized in income statement, continuing operations
Recognized in other comprehensive income
Other
Translation differences
31 December
2023
3 502
2022
990
(394)
2 452
51
(3)
(8)
56
2
2
2021
1 562
137
(753)
(6)
50
3 148
3 502
990
In addition, at 31 December 2023, Nokia has unrecognized deferred tax assets of which
the majority relate to France. These deferred tax assets have not been recognized due to
uncertainty regarding their utilization. A significant portion of the French unrecognized deferred
tax assets are indefinite in nature and available against future French tax liabilities, subject to a
limitation of 50% of annual taxable profits.
Amount of temporary differences, tax losses carried forward and tax credits for which no
deferred tax asset was recognized due to uncertainty of utilization:
EURm
Temporary differences
Tax losses carried forward
Tax credits
Total
2023
2022
1 743
1 579
19 482 18 324
344
311
21 569
20 214
Expiry of tax losses carried forward and unused tax credits:
2023
2022
Nokia continually evaluates the probability of utilizing its deferred tax assets and considers both
positive and negative evidence in its assessment. At 31 December 2021, Nokia concluded based
on its assessment that it was not probable that it would have been able to utilize the unused
tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences in Finland, which were
generated over a longer period including as a result of historical operating performance and
integration costs in Finland related to the 2016 acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent. This conclusion
was based on the weighting of objective negative evidence of cumulative taxable losses against
more subjective positive evidence. The primary factors in this weighting were the more objective
record of a pattern of historical financial performance compared to the more inherently
subjective expectations regarding future financial performance in Finland.
In 2022, Nokia generated accounting and taxable profit in Finland and there were improvements
in financial performance compared to preceding periods. The changes arose from the underlying
improvements in operating performance. These improvements are expected to be sustained in
the upcoming years, as well as over the longer term. In addition, Nokia has determined that, in
2022, a pattern of material taxable profits was re-established in Finland. Nokia’s re-established
pattern of profitability together with Nokia’s forecasts of future taxable profit in Finland
provides positive evidence about its ability to utilize the unused tax losses and deductible
temporary differences in Finland. At 31 December 2022, Nokia concluded based on its
assessment that it is probable that it will be able to utilize the unused tax losses and deductible
temporary differences and re-recognized deferred tax assets of EUR 2.5 billion in the statement
of financial position.
In 2023, Nokia generated accounting and taxable profit in Finland and continued to recognize
net deferred tax assets related to Finland. In performing its assessment, Nokia has not applied
any cut-off period, other than expiry under the relevant tax legislation. A significant portion of
Finnish deferred tax assets are indefinite in nature and available fully against future Finnish tax
liabilities. Due to the non-expiry of these assets, the sensitivity of future profit projections
affects mainly the period of time over which the deferred tax assets are expected to be utilized.
EURm
Recognized Unrecognized
Total
Recognized Unrecognized
Total
Income tax related to items of other comprehensive income
Tax losses carried forward
2023
2022
2021
Within 10 years
1 375
1 025
2 400
1 344
1 247
2 591
EURm
Gross
Tax
Net
Gross
Tax
Net
Gross
Tax
Net
17
—
17
—
4
4
2 229
18 457
20 686
2 095
17 073
19 168
Remeasurements of defined benefit
plans
3 621
19 482
23 103
3 439
18 324
21 763
Translation differences
Net investment hedges
(343)
61 (282)
(424)
77 (347)
3 040 (755) 2 285
(535)
7 (528)
710
1 711
1 153
2 1 155
135
(27) 108
(127)
(20) (147)
(249)
— (249)
143
48
154
345
329
1
14
344
472
49
168
689
85
47
117
249
286
4
21
311
371
51
138
560
Cash flow and other hedges
(61)
10
(51)
83
(15)
68
—
—
—
Financial assets at fair value through
other comprehensive income
Other decrease
Total
10
(4)
—
—
10
(4)
(46)
13
(33)
7
(3)
—
(3)
—
—
—
7
—
(798)
51
(747)
193
56
249
3 951 (753) 3 198
Thereafter
No expiry
Total
Tax credits
Within 10 years
Thereafter
No expiry
Total
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OECD Pillar Two model rules
Nokia is within the scope of the OECD Pillar Two model rules,
which introduce a global minimum tax rate of 15% per
jurisdiction. Pillar Two legislation has been enacted in Finland,
the jurisdiction in which Nokia is incorporated, and will come
into effect from 1 January 2024. Since the Pillar Two legislation
was not effective at the reporting date, Nokia has no related
current tax expense. Nokia applies the exemption to
recognizing and disclosing information about deferred tax
assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes, as
provided in the amendments to IAS 12 issued in May 2023.
Nokia has performed an analysis of the expected impact of the
Pillar Two legislation and based on this analysis the impact on
income tax expense and effective tax rate in the short term is
expected to be immaterial. The main elements of this analysis
were the following:
■ Current understanding of the interpretation of the rules.
■ Applicability of the safe harbors for recent years provided
for in the Pillar Two legislation.
■ Analysis of potential income tax expense in respect of
jurisdictions not meeting safe harbor tests.
2.6. Earnings per share
Accounting policies
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the parent by the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting
the profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the parent, and the weighted average number of shares outstanding,
for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Potential ordinary shares are excluded from the calculation of
diluted earnings per share when they are determined to be antidilutive.
EURm
Profit or loss attributable to equity holders of the parent
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Profit for the year
Number of shares (000s)
2023
2022
2021
660
5
665
4 201
1 632
49
(9)
4 250
1 623
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
5 549 468
5 614 182
5 630 025
Effect of potentially dilutive shares
Performance shares
Restricted shares and other
Total effect of potentially dilutive shares
Adjusted weighted average number of shares
Earnings per share, EUR
Basic earnings per share
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Profit for the year
Diluted earnings per share
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Profit for the year
8 190
46 187
50 300
28 265
9 651
36 455
55 838
3 910
54 210
5 585 923
5 670 020
5 684 235
0.12
0.00
0.12
0.12
0.00
0.12
0.75
0.01
0.76
0.74
0.01
0.75
0.29
0.00
0.29
0.29
0.00
0.29
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Compensation
and benefits
This section provides information on Nokia’s
employee benefits including remuneration of the
management and Board of Directors. Employee
benefits comprise salaries and wages, short-term
cash incentives and share-based payments, as well
as post-employment benefits in accordance with
the local conditions and practices in the countries
in which Nokia operates.
Information about the remuneration of the President
and CEO and Board of Directors is provided in
compliance with Finnish Accounting Standards.
3.1. Summary of personnel expenses
Remuneration of the President and CEO
EURm
Salaries and wages(1)
Pensions and other post-
employment benefits
Defined contribution plans
Defined benefit plans(2)
Share-based payments
Social security costs
Total
2023
2022
2021
5 988
6 439
6 191
EUR
Base salary
2023
2022
2021
1 322 750 1 300 000 1 300 000
Cash incentive payments
1 079 695 2 342 438 2 975 781
251
156
202
873
241
193
149
881
223
183
118
826
Share-based payment
expenses(1)
Pension expenses
Other benefits(2)
Total
5 041 885 5 425 169 4 263 505
422 274 406 806 589 873
95 756 113 850
35 731
7 962 360
9 588 263
9 164 890
7 470
7 903
7 541
(1) Represents the expense for all outstanding equity grants recorded during the year.
(2) Other benefits consist of telephone, car, driver, mobility, tax compliance support
(1)
(2)
Includes termination benefits.
Excludes amounts recorded in financial income and expenses, refer to Note 3.4.
Pensions and other post-employment benefits.
Average number of employees
86 689
86 896
87 927
2023
2022
2021
3.2. Remuneration of key management
Remuneration of the Group Leadership Team
The amounts below represent each member’s time on the
Group Leadership Team.
EURm
2023
2022
2021
Short-term benefits
Post-employment benefits(1)
Share-based payments
Termination benefits(2)
Total
13
1
13
—
27
17
1
13
1
32
20
2
12
—
34
(1)
(2)
The members of the Group Leadership Team participate in the local retirement
programs applicable to employees in the country where they reside.
Includes both termination payments and payments made under exceptional
contractual arrangements for lapsed equity awards.
and medical insurance.
Terms of termination of employment of the President
and CEO
The President and CEO, Pekka Lundmark, may terminate his
service agreement at any time with 12 months’ prior notice.
The President and CEO would either continue to receive salary
and benefits during the notice period or, at Nokia’s discretion,
a lump sum of equivalent value. Additionally, the President and
CEO would be entitled to any short- or long-term incentives
that would normally vest during the notice period. Any
unvested equity awards would be forfeited after termination.
In the event that the President and CEO terminates his service
agreement based on a final arbitration award demonstrating
Nokia’s material breach of the service agreement, he is entitled
to a severance payment equaling up to 12 months of
compensation, including annual base salary, benefits and target
incentive. Any unvested equity awards would be forfeited
after termination.
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The annual remuneration paid to the members of the Board of Directors, as decided by the Annual General Meetings in the respective years:
2023
2022
2021
Annual fee(1)
EUR
Meeting fees(2)
EUR
Shares received(3)
number
Annual fee(1)
EUR
Meeting fees(2)
EUR
Shares received(3)
number
Annual fee(1)
EUR
Meeting fees(2)
EUR
Shares received(3)
number
Sari Baldauf, Chair (4)(5)
Søren Skou, Vice Chair(4)
Timo Ahopelto(5)(6)
Bruce Brown
Elizabeth Crain(4)(6)
Thomas Dannenfeldt(4)(6)
Lisa Hook(4)
Jeanette Horan(5)(6)
Edward Kozel
Thomas Saueressig(5)
Carla Smits-Nusteling(6)
Kari Stadigh
Kai Öistämö(5)
Total
465 000
225 000
210 000
—
215 000
230 000
200 000
210 000
—
195 000
215 000
—
10 000
14 000
10 000
5 000
15 000
9 000
17 000
10 000
5 000
14 000
14 000
—
47 427
22 948
21 418
—
21 928
23 458
20 399
21 418
—
19 889
21 928
—
440 000
210 000
—
—
9 000
—
36 217
17 285
—
440 000
175 000
—
—
7 000
—
43 711
17 385
—
210 000
17 000
17 285
200 000
7 000
19 868
—
200 000
185 000
195 000
205 000
180 000
200 000
—
—
9 000
7 000
—
12 000
7 000
9 000
—
—
16 462
15 227
16 050
16 874
14 816
16 462
—
—
—
—
185 000
7 000
18 378
—
185 000
195 000
—
190 000
200 000
—
—
7 000
7 000
—
9 000
7 000
—
—
18 378
19 372
—
18 875
19 868
—
205 000
10 000
20 908
180 000
5 000
14 816
2 370 000
133 000
2 205 000
75 000
1 770 000
51 000
Annual fees consist of Board member fees and Committee chair and member fees.
(1)
(2) Meeting fees include all meeting fees paid for the term that ended at the Annual General Meeting held on 4 April 2023, and meeting fees accrued and paid in 2023 for the term that began at the same meeting.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Approximately 40% of each Board member’s annual compensation is paid in Nokia shares purchased from the market, and the remaining approximately 60% is paid in cash.
Annual fees in 2023 include EUR 30 000 for Thomas Dannenfeldt as Chair and EUR 15 000 for Sari Baldauf, Elizabeth Crain, Lisa Hook and Søren Skou as members of the Personnel Committee.
Annual fees in 2023 include EUR 20 000 for Kai Öistämö as Chair and EUR 10 000 for, Timo Ahopelto, Sari Baldauf, Jeanette Horan and Thomas Saueressig as members of the Technology Committee.
Annual fees in 2023 include EUR 30 000 for Carla Smits-Nusteling as Chair and EUR 15 000 for Timo Ahopelto, Elizabeth Crain, Thomas Dannenfeldt and Jeanette Horan as members of the Audit Committee.
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3.3. Share-based payments
Accounting policies
Nokia offers three types of global share-based
compensation plans for employees: performance shares,
restricted shares and the employee share purchase plan.
All plans are equity-settled.
Employee services received and the corresponding
increase in equity are measured by reference to the
fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date,
excluding the impact of any non-market vesting
conditions. Plans that apply tranched vesting are
accounted for under the graded vesting model. Share-
based compensation plans are generally conditional on
continued employment as well as the fulfillment of any
performance conditions specified in the award terms.
Until the Nokia shares are delivered, the participants
do not have any shareholder rights, such as voting or
dividend rights, associated with the shares. The share
grants are generally forfeited if the employment
relationship with Nokia terminates prior to vesting.
Share-based compensation is recognized as an expense
over the relevant service periods.
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Restricted shares
In 2023, there were outstanding Restricted shares from grants
made in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Starting in 2021, Nokia
has granted Restricted shares to selected employees as the
primary method of equity compensation. Restricted shares
are Nokia shares that will be delivered to eligible participants
at a future point in time, subject to the fulfillment of
predetermined service conditions. Restricted shares will either
vest on the third anniversary of the award or follow a tranche
vesting schedule whereby each plan vests in one or more
tranches determined at the award date.
The Restricted share grants are generally forfeited if the
employment relationship with Nokia terminates prior to vesting
of the applicable tranche or tranches.
Employee share purchase plan
Nokia offers a voluntary Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
to its employees. Participating employees make contributions
from their net salary to purchase Nokia shares on a monthly
basis during a 12-month savings period. Nokia delivers one
matching share for every two purchased shares the employee
holds at the end of the plan cycle. In 2023, 6 726 190 matching
shares were issued as a settlement to the participants of the
ESPP 2022 (5 243 560 matching shares issued under the 2021
Plan in 2022 and 4 851 070 matching shares issued under the
2020 Plan in 2021).
Share-based payment expense
In 2023, the share-based payment expense recognized in the
income statement for all share-based compensation plans
amounted to EUR 202 million (EUR 149 million in 2022 and
EUR 118 million in 2021).
Performance shares
In 2023, Nokia had outstanding Performance shares from
grants made in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Starting in 2021,
grants made for Performance shares have been targeted on a
more limited basis to senior level employees and executives.
Performance share plans at 31 December 2023:
Performance
shares
outstanding
at target
Confirmed
payout
(% of target)
Performance
period Settlement year
—
38 % 2020-2023
16 086 604
12 % 2021-2023
12 141 600
15 118 600
—
—
2022-2024
2023-2025
2023
2024
2025
2026
Plan
2020
2021
2022
2023
The 2020, 2021, and 2022 Performance share grants have
a three-year vesting period where Nokia’s actual total
shareholder return (ATSR) is compared to the target total
shareholder return to determine the number of Nokia shares
that will be delivered at settlement. The 2020, 2021 and 2022
Performance share grants do not include a minimum
payout guarantee.
The 2023 Performance share grants apply the ATSR
performance metric to two-thirds of the grant. For the
remaining one-third of the granted shares, the metrics are
either a service condition alone or a Relative total shareholder
return (RTSR). RTSR grants measure Nokia’s share performance
against its peer group companies where minimum payout for
this metric requires Nokia to be at least in the 25th percentile
when compared with the peer group.
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1 January 2021
Granted
Forfeited
Vested(1)
31 December 2021
Granted
Forfeited
Vested(1)
31 December 2022
Granted
Forfeited
Vested(1)
31 December 2023
Performance shares
Restricted shares
Number of shares
outstanding at target
Weighted average grant
date fair value (EUR)
Number of shares
outstanding
Weighted average grant
date fair value (EUR)
99 472 193
17 749 650
(5 783 031)
(31 611 804)
79 827 008
12 661 300
(2 450 396)
(26 290 064)
63 747 848
15 207 400
(3 916 744)
(31 691 700)
43 346 804
5.11
3.49
3.10
4 527 593
25 046 200
(783 950)
(2 026 150)
26 763 693
32 238 100
(1 695 734)
(2 778 431)
54 527 628
45 322 400
(1 998 801)
(3 175 287)
94 675 940
5.05
4.15
3.36
(1)
Vested performance shares at target are to be multiplied by the confirmed payout (% of target) to calculate the total number of Nokia shares settled.
Estimation of grant date fair values
Plan
ATSR
RTSR
Grant date fair value
Estimated considering the dividend-adjusted Nokia share price at the end of the performance period of the plan and the target payout
levels set for the plan.
Estimated considering a combination of the dividend-adjusted Nokia share price compared with benchmark companies’ share prices at
the end of the performance period of the plan and the target payout levels set for the plan.
Restricted
Shares
Estimated using the grant date market price of the Nokia share less the present value of dividends expected to be paid during the
vesting period.
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3.4. Pensions and other post-employment benefits
Accounting policies
Nokia has various post-employment plans in accordance with the local conditions and
practices in the countries in which it operates. Nokia’s defined benefit plans comprise
pension schemes as well as other benefit plans providing post-employment healthcare and
life insurance coverage to certain employee groups. Defined benefit plans expose Nokia to
various risks such as investment risk, interest rate risk, life expectancy risk, and regulatory/
compliance risk. The characteristics and extent of these risks vary depending on the legal,
fiscal and economic requirements in each country, as well as the impact of global events.
The plans are generally funded through payments to insurance companies or contributions
to trustee-administered funds as determined by periodic actuarial calculations.
The costs of defined benefit plans are assessed using the projected unit credit method.
The defined benefit obligation is measured as the present value of the estimated future
cash outflows using interest rates on high-quality corporate bonds or government bonds
with maturities most closely matching expected payouts of benefits. The plan assets
are measured at fair value at the reporting date. The liability or asset recognized in the
statement of financial position is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the
reporting date less the fair value of plan assets adjusted for effects of any asset ceiling.
Actuarial valuations for defined benefit plans are performed annually or when a material
plan amendment, curtailment or settlement occurs. Service cost related to employees’
service in the current period and past service cost resulting from plan amendments and
curtailments, as well as gains and losses on settlements, are presented in cost of sales,
research and development expenses or selling, general and administrative expenses. Net
interest as well as pension plan administration costs not considered in determining the
return on plan assets, are presented in financial income and expenses. Remeasurements,
comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling and the return
on plan assets, excluding amounts recognized in net interest, are recognized in other
comprehensive income. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent periods.
In a defined contribution plan, Nokia’s legal or constructive obligation is limited to the
amount that it agrees to contribute to the fund. Nokia’s contributions to defined
contribution plans, multi-employer and insured plans are recognized in the income
statement in the period to which the contributions relate. If a pension plan is funded
through an insurance contract where Nokia does not retain any legal or constructive
obligations, the plan is treated as a defined contribution plan. All arrangements that
do not fulfill these conditions are considered defined benefit plans.
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Defined benefit plans
Nokia’s most significant defined benefit plans are in the United States, Germany, and the
United Kingdom. Together, they account for 93% of Nokia’s total defined benefit obligation
(91% in 2022) and 91% of Nokia’s total fair value of plan assets (90% in 2022).
Summary of defined benefit balances at 31 December
EURm
2023
United States, Pension
United States, OPEB
Germany
United Kingdom
Other
Total
2022
United States, Pension
United States, OPEB
Germany
United Kingdom
Other
Total
Funded status of defined benefit obligation:
EURm
Wholly funded
Partly funded
Unfunded
Total
Defined
benefit
obligation
Fair value of
plan assets
Effects of
asset ceiling
Net defined
benefit
balance
(11 325)
16 285
(1 471)
675
(2 037)
1 199
(782)
957
(1 253)
1 798
(16 868)
20 914
(12 340)
17 726
(1 615)
637
(1 957)
1 179
(730)
942
(1 670)
2 207
(18 312)
22 691
—
—
—
—
(87)
(87)
—
—
—
—
(84)
(84)
4 960
(796)
(838)
175
458
3 959
5 386
(978)
(778)
212
453
4 295
2023
2022
12 782 14 330
3 149
3 009
937
973
16 868
18 312
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United States
Nokia has significant defined benefit pension plans and a significant post-employment welfare
benefit plan (OPEB) providing post-employment healthcare benefits and life insurance coverage
in the United States.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The defined benefit pension plans include both traditional service-based programs and cash-
balance plans. Salaried, non-union-represented employees are covered by a cash-balance
program. All other legacy programs, including legacy service-based programs, were frozen by
31 December 2009. For former employees who, when actively employed, were represented
by a union, Nokia maintained two defined benefit pension plans, both of which are traditional
service-based programs. On 31 December 2021, these two plans were merged.
United Kingdom
Nokia maintains one primary plan in the UK, “Nokia Retirement Plan for former NSN & ALU
employees”, which is the result of the 2019 merger of the legacy Nokia plan where the plan
was merged and members’ benefits were transferred to the legacy Alcatel-Lucent plan. The
combined plan consists of both money purchase sections with Guaranteed Minimum Pension
(GMP) underpin and final salary sections. All final salary sections are closed to future benefit
accrual: the legacy Nokia plan closed on 30 April 2012 and the legacy Alcatel-Lucent plan
on 30 April 2018. Individual benefits for final salary sections are dependent on eligible
compensation levels and years of service. For the money purchase sections with GMP underpin,
individual benefits are dependent on the greater of the value of GMP at retirement date and
the pension value resulting from the individual’s invested funds. Nokia engages the services of
an external trustee service provider to manage all investments for the combined pension plan.
Other Post-Employment Benefit Plan
The other post-employment benefit plan provides welfare benefits for certain retired former
employees. Pursuant to an agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) unions, Nokia provides post-employment
healthcare benefits and life insurance coverage for employees formerly represented by these
two unions. That agreement was renewed in 2020 and the contract expires on 31 December 2027.
Germany
Nokia maintains two primary plans in Germany which cover the majority of active employees:
the cash-balance plan Beitragsorientierter Altersversorgungs Plan (BAP) for the Group’s Nokia
employees and a similar cash-balance program (AVK Basis-/Matchingkonto) for the Group’s
former Alcatel-Lucent employees. Individual benefits are generally dependent on eligible
compensation levels, ranking within the Group and years of service. These plans are partially
funded defined benefit pension plans, the benefits being subject to a minimum return
guaranteed by the Group. The funding vehicle for the BAP is the NSN Pension Trust e.V.
The trust is legally separate from the Group and manages the plan assets in accordance with
the respective trust agreements.
All other plans have been frozen or closed in prior years and replaced by the cash-balance plans.
Benefits are paid in annual installments, as monthly retirement pension, or as a lump sum on
retirement in an amount equal to accrued pensions and guaranteed interest.
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Movements in the defined benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and the impact of the asset ceiling limitation for the years ended 31 December
Defined benefit obligation
2023
2022
EURm
1 January
Current service cost
Interest expense
Past service cost
Settlements(1)
Total
Remeasurements:
Gain/(loss) from change in demographic assumptions
(Loss)/gain from change in financial assumptions
Experience (loss)/gain
Total
Translation differences
Contributions from plan participants
Benefits paid
Other
Total
31 December
United States
pension
United States
OPEB
Other pension
Total
United States
pension
United States
OPEB
Other pension
Total
(12 340)
(1 615)
(4 357)
(18 312)
(14 892)
(2 015)
(5 797)
(22 704)
(83)
(563)
(9)
—
(655)
66
(114)
(43)
(91)
431
—
1 330
—
1 761
—
(73)
—
—
(73)
1
(26)
28
3
57
(60)
229
(12)
214
(74)
(173)
3
501
257
(12)
(161)
(11)
(184)
(12)
(24)
249
(1)
212
(157)
(809)
(6)
501
(471)
55
(301)
(26)
(272)
476
(84)
1 808
(13)
2 187
(113)
(363)
—
—
(476)
—
2 689
(159)
2 530
(869)
—
1 367
—
498
—
(50)
—
—
(50)
(6)
398
(12)
380
(114)
(59)
253
(10)
70
(92)
(94)
2
54
(205)
(507)
2
54
(130)
(656)
2
1 447
(149)
1 300
54
(35)
240
11
270
(4)
4 534
(320)
4 210
(929)
(94)
1 860
1
838
(11 325)
(1 471)
(4 072)
(16 868)
(12 340)
(1 615)
(4 357)
(18 312)
Weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation (in years)
7.7
8.8
10.6
8.5
7.6
8.7
9.3
8.1
(1)
In 2023, the settlement relates to transfer of liabilities from formerly Nokia managed Provident Fund to Indian government managed Provident Fund platform (EPFO).
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Fair value of plan assets
EURm
1 January
Interest income
Administrative expenses and interest on asset ceiling
Settlements(1)
Total
Remeasurements:
Return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in interest income
Total
Translation differences
Contributions:
Employers
Plan participants
Benefits paid
Section 420 transfer(2)
Other
Total
31 December
156
156
Total
27 128
622
(23)
(44)
555
(4 646)
(4 646)
1 243
84
94
2023
2022
United States
pension
United States
OPEB
Other pension
17 726
637
4 328
United States
pension
United States
OPEB
Other pension
20 987
759
5 382
820
(17)
—
803
(186)
(186)
(624)
27
—
(1 330)
(131)
—
(2 058)
16 285
28
—
—
28
62
62
(21)
7
60
(229)
131
—
(52)
675
Total
22 691
1 019
(21)
(494)
504
(76)
(76)
(617)
75
84
171
(4)
(494)
(327)
48
48
28
41
24
(181)
(1 740)
—
(7)
(95)
3 954
—
(7)
(2 205)
20 914
87
(5)
(44)
38
(959)
(959)
(66)
47
35
517
(18)
—
499
(3 577)
(3 577)
1 271
28
—
(1 367)
(117)
2
(183)
17 726
18
—
—
18
(110)
(110)
38
9
59
(253)
117
—
(30)
637
(138)
(1 758)
—
(11)
(133)
—
(9)
(346)
4 328
22 691
In 2023, the settlement relates to transfer of assets from formerly Nokia managed Provident Fund to Indian government managed Provident Fund platform (EPFO).
(1)
(2) Refer to the Future cash flows section below for description of Section 420 transfers.
The impact of the asset ceiling limitation
2023
2022
EURm
1 January
Interest expense
Remeasurements:
Change in asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in interest expense
Translation differences
31 December
Net balances
EURm
31 December
Consisting of:
Net pension assets
Net pension liabilities
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pension
United States
OPEB
Other pension
—
—
—
—
—
(84)
(2)
5
(6)
(87)
—
—
—
—
—
2023
Total
(84)
(2)
5
(6)
(87)
United States
pension
United States
OPEB
Other pension
—
—
—
—
—
(92)
—
12
(4)
(84)
—
—
—
—
—
2022
Total
(92)
—
12
(4)
(84)
United States
pension
United States
OPEB
Other pension
4 960
(796)
(205)
Total
3 959
United States
pension
United States
OPEB
Other pension
5 386
(978)
(113)
Total
4 295
5 217
(257)
—
(796)
1 041
(1 246)
6 258
(2 299)
5 658
(272)
—
(978)
1 096
(1 209)
6 754
(2 459)
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Recognized in the income statement
EURm
Current service cost(1)
Past service cost(1)
Net interest(2)
Settlements(1)
Total
(1)
(2)
Included in operating expenses within the income statement.
Included in financial income within the income statement.
Recognized in other comprehensive income
EURm
Return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in interest income
Gain/(loss) from change in demographic assumptions
(Loss)/gain from change in financial assumptions
Experience (loss)/gain
2023
157
6
(187)
(7)
(31)
2022
205
(2)
(92)
(10)
101
2023
2022
(76)
(4 646)
55
(4)
(301)
4 534
(26)
(320)
2021
196
(17)
(26)
4
157
2021
853
(13)
989
30
Change in asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in interest expense
5
12
1 181
Total
(343)
(424)
3 040
Actuarial assumptions and sensitivity analysis
Actuarial assumptions
The discount rates and mortality tables used for the significant plans:
United States
Germany
United Kingdom(1)
Total weighted average for all countries
Discount rate
Mortality table
2023
4.7%
3.2%
4.5%
4.4%
2022
4.9 %
3.7 %
4.8 %
4.7 %
2023
Pri-2012 w/MP-2020
Mortality projection scale
Heubeck 2018G
CMI 2021
(1) Mortality tables for United Kingdom have been adjusted with 1.5% long-term rate of improvement.
Assumptions regarding future mortality are set based on actuarial advice in accordance with
published statistics and experience in each country.
The principal actuarial weighted average assumptions used for determining the defined benefit
obligation and sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to changes in these assumptions:
2023
2022
Change in
assumption
Increase in
assumption(1)
EURm
Decrease in
assumption(1)
EURm
Discount rate for determining
present values
Pension growth rate
Inflation rate
Life expectancy
4.4%
3.3%
2.3%
4.7 %
2.2 %
2.1 %
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
87-88 yrs
87-89 yrs
1 year
1 279
(1 547)
(266)
(294)
(626)
214
270
587
(1)
Positive movement indicates a reduction in the defined benefit obligation; a negative movement indicates an increase in the
defined benefit obligation.
Sensitivity analysis
When calculating the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to significant actuarial
assumptions, the present value of the defined benefit obligation is calculated using the
projected unit credit method. The sensitivity analyses are based on a change in an assumption
while holding all other assumptions constant and may not be representative of the actual impact
of changes. If more than one assumption is changed simultaneously, the combined impact
of changes would not necessarily be the same as the sum of the individual changes. If the
assumptions change to a different level compared with that presented, the effect on the defined
benefit obligation may not be linear. Increases and decreases in the principal assumptions, which
are used in determining the defined benefit obligation, do not have a symmetrical effect on
the defined benefit obligation primarily due to the compound interest effect created when
determining the net present value of the future benefit.
Key source of estimation uncertainty
The determination of pension and other post-employment benefit obligations and
expenses for defined benefit plans is dependent on a number of estimates and
assumptions, including the discount rate, future mortality rate, annual rate of increase
in future compensation levels, and healthcare costs trend rates and usage of services
in the United States where the majority of our post-employment healthcare plans are
maintained. Changes in assumptions and actuarial estimates may materially affect the
benefit obligation, future expense and future cash flow.
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EURm
Equity securities
Fixed income securities
Insurance contracts
Real estate
Short-term investments
Private equity and other
Total
2023
2022
Quoted
Unquoted
Total
1 242
—
1 242
%
6
Quoted
Unquoted
Total
1 086
—
1 086
14 952
140 15 092
72
16 070
164 16 234
—
—
397
106
807
807
1 012
1 012
—
397
4
5
2
—
—
790
790
1 297
1 297
482
—
482
2 258
2 364
11
93
2 709
2 802
16 697
4 217
20 914
100
17 731
4 960
22 691
%
5
71
4
6
2
12
100
Most short-term investments including cash, equities and fixed-income securities have quoted market prices in active markets.
Equity securities represent investments in equity funds and direct investments, which have quoted market prices in an active
market. Fixed income securities represent direct investments in government and corporate bonds, as well as investments in
bond funds, which have quoted market prices in an active market. Insurance contracts are customary pension insurance
contracts structured under domestic law in the respective countries. Real estate investments are investments in commercial
properties or real estate funds, which invest in a diverse range of real estate properties.
Short-term investments are liquid assets or cash, which are being held for a short period of time, with the primary purpose of
controlling the tactical asset allocation. Private equity net asset values (NAVs) are determined by the asset managers based on
inputs such as operating results, discounted future cash flows and market-based comparable data. Assets invested in alternative
asset classes such as private equity, real estate and absolute return, are measured using latest available valuations provided by
the asset managers, reviewed by Nokia, and adjusted for subsequent cash flows.
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Investment strategies
The overall pension investment objective of Nokia is to
preserve or enhance the defined benefit pension plans’ funded
status through the implementation of an investment strategy
that maximizes return within the context of minimizing funded
status risk. In formulating the asset allocation for the plans,
multiple factors are considered, including, but not limited to,
the long-term risk and return expectations for a variety of
asset classes as well as current and multi-year projections
of the defined benefit pension plans’ demographics, benefit
payments, contributions and funded status. Local trustee
boards are responsible for conducting Asset-Liability
Management (ALM) studies, when appropriate; overseeing the
investment of plan assets; and monitoring and managing
associated risks under company oversight and in accordance
with local law. The results of the ALM framework are
implemented on a plan level.
Nokia’s pension investment managers may use derivative
financial instruments including futures contracts, forward
contracts, options and interest rate swaps to manage market
risk. The performance and risk profile of investments is
regularly monitored on a standalone basis as well as in the
broader portfolio context. One risk is a decline in the plan’s
funded status as a result of the adverse performance of plan
assets and/or defined benefit obligations. The application
of the ALM study focuses on minimizing such risks.
United States plan assets
The majority of Nokia’s United States pension plan assets are
held in a master pension trust. The OPEB plan assets are held
in two separate trusts. The Pension & Benefits Investment
Committee formally approves the target allocation ranges
every few years on the completion of the ALM study by
external advisers and Nokia’s investment management
company (NIMCO). The overall United States pension plan
asset portfolio, at 31 December 2023, reflects a balance of
investments split of approximately 20/80 between equity,
including alternative investments for this purpose, and fixed
income securities.
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Benefit payments
The following table summarizes expected benefit payments from the defined benefit pension
plans and other post-employment benefit plans until 2033. Actual benefit payments may differ
from expected benefit payments.
EURm
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
US Pension
US OPEB
Management Occupational
Supplemental
plans
Formerly union
represented
Non-union
represented
Other
countries
Total
1 058
950
909
861
811
217
202
190
177
165
655
25
25
24
23
23
99
65
56
55
47
77
57
57
58
58
58
273
248
252
252
252
309
292
1 391
1 695
1 538
1 488
1 418
1 386
6 120
2029-2033
3 374
Benefits are paid from plan assets where there is sufficient funding available to the plan to cover
the benefit obligation. Any payments in excess of the plan assets are paid directly by Nokia.
Direct benefit payments expected to be paid in 2024 total EUR 111 million.
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Future cash flows
Contributions
Group contributions to the pension and other post-employment benefit plans are made to
facilitate future benefit payments to plan participants. The funding policy is to meet minimum
funding requirements as set forth in the employee benefit and tax laws, as well as any such
additional amounts as Nokia may determine appropriate. Contributions are made to benefit
plans for the sole benefit of plan participants. Employer contributions expected to be paid in
2024 total EUR 56 million.
United States
Funding methods
Funding requirements for the two United States qualified defined benefit pension plans are
determined by the applicable statutes, namely the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 (ERISA), the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and regulations issued by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS). In determining funding requirements, ERISA allows assets to be either fair value
or an average value over a period of time; and liabilities to be based on spot interest rates or
average interest rates over a period of time. For the non-represented and formerly represented
defined benefit pension plans, Nokia does not foresee any future funding requirement for
regulatory funding purposes, given the plans’ asset allocation and the level of assets compared
to liabilities.
Post-employment healthcare benefits for both non-represented and formerly union
represented retirees are capped for those who retired after 28 February 1990. The benefit
obligation associated with this group of retirees is 98% of the total United States retiree
healthcare obligation at 31 December 2023. The US government’s Medicare program is the
primary payer for those aged 65 and older.
Section 420 transfers
Section 420 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (Section 420) allows for the transfer of pension
assets in excess of specified thresholds above the plan’s funding obligation (excess pension
assets) to a retiree health benefits account, a retiree life insurance account, or both, maintained
within the pension plan and to use the assets in such accounts to pay for, or to reimburse the
employer for the cost of providing applicable health or life insurance benefits, each as defined
in Section 420, for retired employees, and with respect to health benefits, their spouses and
dependents. Employers making such transfers are required to continue to provide healthcare
benefits or life insurance coverage, as the case may be, for a certain period of time (cost
maintenance period) at levels prescribed by regulations. Pursuant to Section 420, Nokia has
transferred EUR 131 million during 2023 (EUR 117 million in 2022). Section 420 is currently set
to expire on 31 December 2032.
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Operating
assets and
liabilities
This section provides detailed information on Nokia’s
assets and liabilities related to its operating activities
such as tangible and intangible fixed assets, leases,
inventories, trade receivables and other customer
related balances, and provisions.
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4.1. Goodwill and intangible assets
Accounting policies
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on
initial recognition at cost. Internally generated intangibles,
except for development costs that may be capitalized, are
expensed as incurred. Development costs are capitalized
only if Nokia has the technical feasibility to complete the
asset; has an ability and intention to use or sell the asset;
can demonstrate that the asset will generate future
economic benefits; has resources available to complete
the asset; and has the ability to measure reliably the
expenditure during development.
The useful life of Nokia’s intangible assets, other than
goodwill, is finite. Following initial recognition, finite
intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated
amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Intangible
assets are amortized over their useful lives, generally three
years to ten years, using the straight-line method, which is
considered to best reflect the pattern in which the asset’s
future economic benefits are expected to be consumed.
Depending on the nature of the intangible asset, the
amortization charges are included in cost of sales,
research and development expenses or selling, general
and administrative expenses.
Goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units or groups
of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from
the synergies of the related business combination and that
reflect the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for
internal management purposes. A cash-generating unit, as
determined for the purposes of Nokia’s goodwill impairment
testing, is the smallest group of assets generating cash
inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows
from other assets or groups of assets. The carrying value
of a cash-generating unit includes its share of relevant
corporate assets allocated to it on a reasonable and
consistent basis. When the composition of one or more
groups of cash-generating units to which goodwill has been
allocated is changed, the goodwill is reallocated based on
the relative fair value of the affected groups of cash-
generating units.
Nokia tests the carrying value of goodwill for impairment
annually. In addition, Nokia assesses the recoverability of the
carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets if events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value
may be impaired. Factors that Nokia considers when it
reviews indications of impairment include, but are not
limited to, underperformance of the asset relative to its
historical or projected future results, significant changes
in the manner of using the asset or the strategy for the
overall business, and significant negative industry or
economic trends.
Nokia conducts its impairment testing by determining the
recoverable amount for an asset, a cash-generating unit or
groups of cash-generating units. The recoverable amount
of an asset, a cash-generating unit or groups of cash-
generating units is the higher of its fair value less costs of
disposal and its value-in-use. The recoverable amount is
compared to the asset’s, cash-generating unit’s or groups
of cash-generating units’ carrying value. If the recoverable
amount for the asset, cash-generating unit or groups of
cash-generating units is less than its carrying value, the
asset is considered impaired and is written down to its
recoverable amount. Impairment losses are presented
in cost of sales, research and development expenses or
selling, general and administrative expenses, except for
impairment losses on goodwill, which are presented in
other operating expenses.
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EURm
2023
Acquisition cost at 1 January
Additions
Disposals, retirements and reclassifications
Translation differences
Acquisition cost at 31 December
Accumulated amortization and impairment charges at 1 January
Amortization
Impairment charges
Disposals, retirements and reclassifications
Translation differences
Accumulated amortization and impairment charges at 31 December
Net book value at 1 January
Net book value at 31 December
2022
Acquisition cost at 1 January
Additions
Disposals, retirements and reclassifications
Translation differences
Acquisition cost at 31 December
Accumulated amortization and impairment charges at 1 January
Amortization
Disposals, retirements and reclassifications
Translation differences
Accumulated amortization and impairment charges at 31 December
Net book value at 1 January
Net book value at 31 December
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Intangible
assets
Total
EURm
Net book value of intangible assets by type of asset
Customer relationships
Patents and licenses
Technologies and IPR&D
Tradenames and other
Total
2023
605
316
31
134
2022
923
151
83
106
1 086
1 263
At 31 December 2023, the weighted average for the remaining
amortization period is approximately two years for customer
relationships, six years for patents and licenses, two years for
technologies and IPR&D, and three years for tradenames
and other.
6 799
9 778
16 577
—
(22)
(148)
6 629
(1 132)
—
—
—
7
299
(23)
(161)
9 893
(8 515)
(423)
(26)
17
140
299
(45)
(309)
16 522
(9 647)
(423)
(26)
17
147
(1 125)
(8 807)
(9 932)
5 667
5 504
1 263
1 086
6 930
6 590
6 552
9 499
16 051
—
—
247
6 799
(1 121)
—
—
(11)
49
(19)
249
9 778
(7 879)
(465)
19
(190)
49
(19)
496
16 577
(9 000)
(465)
19
(201)
(1 132)
(8 515)
(9 647)
5 431
5 667
1 620
1 263
7 051
6 930
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Sales growth and gross margin assumptions reflect
management expectations of addressable market growth,
market share and competitive position, strategy and long-term
business outlook. Gross margin and operating profit
assumptions include the impact of an ongoing cost savings
program announced on 19 October 2023. The cost savings
program is expected to reduce cost base and increase
operational efficiency especially within Mobile Networks
and Cloud and Network Services.
Terminal growth rate and post-tax discount rate applied in the
impairment test for the groups of CGUs:
Key assumption %
Network Infrastructure
Mobile Networks
Cloud and Network
Services
Terminal growth rate
Post-tax discount rate
2023
1.0
1.0
2022
1.6
1.3
2023
9.3
8.3
2022
9.0
7.7
1.0
1.8
7.7
7.0
The results of the impairment testing indicate adequate
headroom for each group of CGUs in 2023.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
Goodwill
Nokia has allocated goodwill to its operating segments
corresponding to groups of cash-generating units (CGUs) that
are expected to benefit from goodwill. Refer to Note 2.2.
Segment information.
Allocation of goodwill
The following table presents the allocation of goodwill to
groups of CGUs at 31 December:
EURm
Network Infrastructure
Mobile Networks
Cloud and Network Services
2023
2 739
2 228
537
2022
2 812
2 284
571
Recoverable amounts
The recoverable amounts of the groups of CGUs in 2023 were
based on value-in-use that was determined using a discounted
cash flow calculation. The cash flow projections used in
calculating the recoverable amounts were based on financial
plans approved by management covering an explicit forecast
period of three years.
Seven additional years of cash flow projections subsequent
to the explicit forecast period of three years reflect a gradual
progression towards the steady state cash flow projections
modeled in the terminal year. The terminal growth rate
assumptions reflect long-term average growth rates for the
industries and economies in which the groups of CGUs operate.
The discount rates reflect current assessments of the time
value of money and relevant market risk premiums considering
risks and uncertainties for which the future cash flow estimates
have not been adjusted. Discounted cash flow projections are
based on post-tax cash flows and post-tax discount rates,
which do not materially differ from the pre-tax basis
discounted cash flow projections. Other key variables in future
cash flow projections include assumptions on estimated sales
growth, gross margin and operating margin.
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2023
Acquisition cost at 1 January
Additions
Reclassifications
Disposals and retirements
Translation differences
Acquisition cost at 31 December
Accumulated depreciation at 1 January
Depreciation
Disposals and retirements
Translation differences
163
163
Total
5 246
462
—
(463)
(97)
5 148
(3 231)
(448)
412
70
Land, buildings,
constructions
and vessels
Machinery,
equipment and
other
Assets under
construction
1 409
3 589
33
107
(88)
(27)
1 434
(575)
(90)
79
17
314
85
(374)
(67)
3 547
(2 656)
(358)
333
53
248
115
(192)
(1)
(3)
167
—
—
—
—
Accumulated depreciation at 31 December
(569)
(2 628)
—
(3 197)
Net book value at 1 January
Net book value at 31 December
2022
Acquisition cost at 1 January
Additions
Reclassifications
Disposals and retirements
Translation differences
Acquisition cost at 31 December
Accumulated depreciation at 1 January
Depreciation
Impairment charges
Disposals and retirements
Translation differences
Accumulated depreciation at 31 December
Net book value at 1 January
Net book value at 31 December
834
865
933
919
1 228
3 371
55
160
(49)
15
1 409
(495)
(87)
(33)
46
(6)
361
40
(191)
8
3 589
(2 460)
(363)
(12)
185
(6)
(575)
(2 656)
733
834
911
933
248
167
280
166
(200)
(1)
3
248
—
—
—
—
—
—
280
248
2 015
1 951
4 879
582
—
(241)
26
5 246
(2 955)
(450)
(45)
231
(12)
(3 231)
1 924
2 015
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4.2. Property, plant and equipment
Accounting policies
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment
losses. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis
over the expected useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings and constructions
Buildings and constructions
Light buildings and constructions
Vessels
Cable-laying vessels
Cable-laying accessories
Machinery and equipment
Production machinery and measuring and
test equipment
Other machinery and equipment
20–33 years
3–20 years
15–40 years
4–10 years
1–5 years
3–10 years
Land and water areas are not depreciated.
Maintenance, repairs and renewals are generally
expensed in the 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 Nokia. Major renovations are depreciated over
the remaining useful life of the related asset. Leasehold
improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the
lease term and the useful life. Gains and losses on the
disposal of property, plant and equipment are included
in other operating income or expenses.
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4.3. Leases
Right-of-use assets
Amounts recognized in the income statement
Accounting policies
In the majority of its lease agreements, Nokia is acting
as a lessee. Nokia’s leased assets relate mostly to
commercial and industrial properties such as R&D,
production and office facilities. Nokia also leases vehicles
provided as employee benefits and service vehicles.
There are only minor lease contracts, mainly concerning
subleases of vacant leasehold or freehold facilities,
where Nokia is acting as a lessor.
As a lessee, Nokia recognizes a right-of-use asset and a
lease liability at the commencement date of the lease.
Right-of-use assets are measured at cost less
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and
adjusted for any remeasurements of the lease liabilities.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line
basis over the lease term as follows:
Buildings
Other
3–15 years
3–5 years
Lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value
of the lease payments made over the lease term. Nokia
uses its incremental borrowing rate to calculate the
present value as the interest rate implicit in the lease is
not readily determinable. Subsequently, lease liabilities
are measured on an amortized cost basis using the
effective interest method. In addition, lease liabilities are
remeasured if there is a lease modification, a change in
the lease term or a change in the future lease payments.
The interest component of the lease payments is
recognized as interest expense in financial expenses.
Nokia applies practical expedients whereby the payments
for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are
recognized as an operating expense on a straight-line
basis over the lease term. In addition, Nokia does not
separate certain non-lease components from lease
components but instead accounts for each lease
component and associated non-lease component
as a single lease component.
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2023
Acquisition cost at 1 January
Additions(1)
Retirements
Translation differences
Buildings
Other
Total
EURm
2023
2022
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
(216)
(225)
1 423
241
1 664
Interest expense on lease liabilities
(28)
(26)
2021
(214)
(24)
74
(39)
(24)
129
(96)
1
203
(135)
(23)
Impairment charges, net of
reversals
Total
2
6
(25)
(242)
(245)
(263)
Acquisition cost at 31 December
1 434
275
1 709
Accumulated depreciation at
1 January
Depreciation
Impairment charges
Retirements
Translation differences
Accumulated depreciation at
31 December
(589)
(140)
2
39
11
(146)
(76)
—
96
—
(735)
(216)
2
135
11
Amounts recognized in the income statement presented above
exclude expenses relating to short-term leases and leases of
low-value assets, income from subleasing right-of-use assets
and gains or losses arising from sale and leaseback transactions
as these are immaterial.
Amounts reported in the statement of cash flows
EURm
2023
2022
2021
(677)
(126)
(803)
Payment of principal portion of
lease liabilities
(239)
(217)
(226)
Net book value at 1 January
Net book value at 31 December
834
757
95
149
929
906
Interest paid on lease liabilities
(28)
(26)
(24)
Total
(267)
(243)
(250)
2022
Acquisition cost at 1 January
Additions(1)
Retirements
Translation differences
1 318
223
1 541
184
(85)
6
73
(52)
(3)
257
(137)
3
Acquisition cost at 31 December
1 423
241
1 664
Amounts reported in the statement of cash flows exclude
payments for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets.
The maturity analysis of lease liabilities is presented in
Note 5.4. Financial risk management. Commitments related
to future lease contracts are presented in Note 6.1.
Commitments, contingencies and legal proceedings.
Accumulated depreciation at
1 January
Depreciation
Impairment charges
Retirements
Translation differences
Accumulated depreciation at
31 December
(533)
(150)
6
85
3
(124)
(75)
—
52
1
(657)
(225)
6
137
4
(589)
(146)
(735)
Net book value at 1 January
Net book value at 31 December
785
834
99
95
884
929
(1) Additions comprise new lease contracts as well as modifications and
remeasurements of existing lease contracts.
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4.4. Inventories
4.5. Trade receivables and other customer-related balances
Accounting policies
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net
realizable value. Cost is determined using standard cost,
which approximates actual cost on a first-in first-out
(FIFO) basis. In addition to the cost of materials and
direct labor, an appropriate proportion of production
overheads is allocated to the cost of inventory. Net
realizable value is the estimated selling price in the
ordinary course of business less the estimated costs
necessary to make the sale.
Nokia classifies its inventories to raw materials and
semi-finished goods, finished goods, and contract work
in progress. Contract work in progress comprises costs
incurred to date for customer contracts where the
contractual performance obligations are not yet satisfied.
Contract work in progress will be recognized as cost of
sales when the corresponding revenue is recognized.
EURm
Raw materials and semi-finished goods
Finished goods
Contract work in progress
Total
2023
2022
1 156
1 075
980
583
1 375
815
2 719
3 265
The cost of inventories recognized as an expense during
the year and included in cost of sales is EUR 7 978 million
(EUR 8 623 million in 2022 and EUR 6 427 million in 2021).
The cost of inventories recognized as an expense includes
EUR 296 million (EUR 267 million in 2022 and EUR 203 million
in 2021) in respect of write-downs of inventory to net
realizable value.
The cost of inventories recognized as an expense has
been reduced by EUR 88 million (EUR 98 million in 2022
and EUR 112 million in 2021) in respect of the reversal of
write-downs of inventory to net realizable value. Previous
write-downs have been reversed primarily as a result of
changes in estimated customer demand.
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Customer contracts
Nokia presents its customer contracts in the statement of
financial position as either a contract asset or a contract
liability, depending on the relationship between Nokia’s
performance and the customer’s payment for each
individual contract. On a net basis, a contract asset position
represents where Nokia has performed by transferring
goods or services to a customer before the customer has
provided the associated consideration or before payment
is due. Conversely, a contract liability position represents
where a customer has paid consideration or payment is due,
but Nokia has not yet transferred goods or services to the
customer. Contract assets presented in the statement of
financial position are current in nature while contract
liabilities can be either current or non-current.
Invoices are generally issued as control transfers and/or as
services are rendered. Invoiced receivables represent an
unconditional right to receive the consideration and only
the passage of time is required before the consideration is
received. Invoiced receivables are presented separately
from contract assets as trade receivables in the statement
of financial position. Trade receivables may be converted to
customer loan receivables in certain cases where extended
payment terms are requested. From time to time Nokia may
also extend loans to other third parties and these loans are
accounted for similarly as customer loan receivables. Nokia
sells trade receivables and customer loan receivables to
various financial institutions primarily without recourse in
the normal course of business, in order to manage credit
risk and working capital cycle.
The business model for managing trade receivables and
customer loan receivables is holding receivables to collect
contractual cash flows and selling receivables. Trade
receivables and customer loan receivables are initially
recognized and subsequently remeasured at fair value
using the discounted cash flow method.
The changes in fair value are recognized in the fair value
reserve through other comprehensive income. Interest
calculated using the effective interest method as well as
foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in financial
income and expenses.
Discounts without performance obligations presented on
the statement of financial position in other current liabilities
relate to discounts given to customers which will be
executable upon satisfying specific criteria. As these
discounts become executable, they are netted against
related trade receivables or customer loan receivables.
Expected Credit Losses
Loss allowance for expected credit losses (ECL) is recognized
on financial assets measured at amortized cost and financial
assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive
income, as well as on financial guarantee contracts and loan
commitments. Nokia continuously assesses its financial
instruments on a forward-looking basis and accounts
for the changes in ECL on a quarterly basis using the
following method:
■ ECL = PD x LGD x EAD
■ Probability of Default (PD) is based on the credit rating
profile of the counterparties as well as specific local
circumstances as applicable, unless there are specific
events that would indicate that the credit rating would
not be an appropriate basis for estimating credit risk at
the reporting date.
■ For Loss Given Default (LGD), the recovery rate is based
on the type of receivable, specific local circumstances
as applicable and related collateral arrangements,
if any.
■ Exposure at Default (EAD) is normally the nominal value
of the receivable.
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Nokia applies a simplified approach to recognize a loss
allowance based on lifetime ECL on trade receivables
and contract assets without significant financing
components. Based on quantitative and qualitative
analysis, Nokia has determined that the credit risk
exposure arising from its trade receivables is low risk.
Quantitative analysis focuses on historical loss rates,
historic and projected sales and the corresponding trade
receivables, and overdue trade receivables including
indicators of any deterioration in the recovery
expectation. Qualitative analysis focuses on all relevant
conditions, including customer and country credit rating,
to improve the accuracy of estimating lifetime ECL.
For customer loan receivables, the ECL is calculated
separately for each significant counterparty using the
method described above, including the impact of any
collateral arrangements or other credit enhancements
to LGD. The estimate is based on 12-month ECL unless
there has been a significant increase in credit risk for
the specific counterparty since the initial recognition,
in which case lifetime ECL is estimated. Breaches of
contract, credit rating downgrades and other credit
measures are typical indicators that Nokia takes into
consideration when assessing whether the credit risk on
a financial instrument has increased significantly since
initial recognition. Nokia considers additional indicators
to determine if a financial asset is credit-impaired
including whether the counterparty is in significant
financial difficulties and whether it is becoming probable
that the customer will enter bankruptcy or financial
reorganization. Typically customer loan credit risk is
higher than credit risk of trade receivables and contract
assets on average.
The change in the amount of ECL for trade receivables
and contract assets is recognized in other operating
expenses and for customer loan receivables in financial
expenses. For customer loan receivables, the loss
allowance is recorded as an adjustment in other
comprehensive income instead of adjusting the carrying
amount that has already been recorded at fair value. If
trade receivables and customer loan receivables are sold,
the impact of ECL is reversed and the difference between
the carrying amount derecognized and the consideration
received is recognized in financial expenses.
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Customer-related balances
Nokia aims to ensure the highest possible quality in trade receivables and contract assets as well as customer or third-party loan
receivables. The Credit Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure, approved by the CFO, lays out the framework for the
management of business-related credit risks. The Credit Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure sets out that credit
decisions are based on credit evaluation in each business, including credit rating and limits for larger exposures, according to
defined principles. Group level limit approvals are required for material credit exposures. Credit risks are monitored in each
business and, where appropriate, mitigated on a case-by-case basis with the use of letters of credit, collaterals, sponsor
guarantees, credit insurance and sale of selected receivables.
Aging of trade receivables and other customer-related balances at 31 December
EURm
2023
Trade receivables(1)
Contract assets
Customer financing-related loan receivables
Total gross receivables
Expected credit loss allowance(2)(3)
Total net receivables
2022
Trade receivables(1)
Contract assets
Customer financing-related loan receivables
Total gross receivables
Expected credit loss allowance(2)(3)
Total net receivables
Current
1-30 days
Past due
31-180
days
> 180 days
Total
4 404
1 136
207
5 747
(207)
157
279
430
5 270
—
1
158
(8)
—
20
299
(80)
—
88
518
(302)
1 136
316
6 722
(597)
5 540
150
219
216
6 125
5 117
1 203
212
6 532
(361)
6 171
210
267
355
5 949
—
8
218
(15)
203
—
5
—
79
1 203
304
272
434
7 456
(65)
(203)
(644)
207
231
6 812
(1) Nokia’s payment terms are 104 days on average.
(2) The total expected credit loss allowance includes EUR 318 million (EUR 311 million in 2022) of credit-impaired assets relating to certain emerging market customers.
(3) In 2023, the decrease in the expected credit loss allowance includes EUR 29 million transferred to other provisions. In 2022, the expected credit loss allowance included
EUR 33 million transferred from other provisions.
The reversal of expected credit loss charged to the income statement in 2023 was EUR 16 million. The expected credit loss
charged to the income statement was EUR 160 million in 2022 and EUR 10 million in 2021.
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Credit risk exposure by customer and country
Credit exposure is measured as the total of trade receivables, contract assets and loans
outstanding from customers and committed credits. Trade receivables do not include any major
concentrations of credit risk by customer.
Credit risk exposure by customer and country as % of total trade receivables and contract assets
as well as loans and loan commitments to customers:
Customer
Customer 1
Customer 2
Customer 3
Total
Country
Country 1(1)
Country 2
Country 3
Total
(1)
In 2023 Country 1 was India (the United States in 2022).
4.6. Other receivables and liabilities
Other non-current receivables
EURm
R&D tax credits
Indirect tax receivables
Other
Total
Other current receivables
2023
12.2%
3.6%
3.4%
2022
4.5%
3.5%
3.3%
19.2%
11.3%
EURm
2023
2022
19.0%
11.7%
6.1%
14.7%
10.8%
7.3%
36.8%
32.8%
VAT and other indirect tax receivables
Prepayments related to contract manufacturing
IT-related prepaid expenses
R&D tax credits and grant receivables
Divestment-related receivables
Other
Total
Contract assets and contract liabilities
Contract asset balances decrease upon reclassification to trade receivables when Nokia’s right
to payment becomes unconditional. Contract liability balances decrease when Nokia satisfies the
related performance obligations and revenue is recognized. There were no material cumulative
adjustments to revenue recognized arising from changes in transaction prices, changes in
measures of progress or changes in estimated variable consideration.
Other non-current liabilities
EURm
Salaries, wages and social charges
Other
Total
During the year, Nokia recognized EUR 1.4 billion (EUR 1.6 billion in 2022) of revenue that was
included in the current contract liability balance at the beginning of the period.
Other current liabilities
EURm
Salaries, wages and social charges
Accrued expenses related to customer projects
Discounts without performance obligations
VAT and other indirect tax payables
Other(1)
Total
(1)
Includes accrued logistics, R&D, IT and royalty expenses.
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127
45
41
2022
114
46
79
213
239
2023
302
128
59
46
28
201
764
2022
457
62
41
28
26
320
934
2023
2022
42
69
111
46
57
103
2023
2022
1 176
1 669
442
404
323
479
466
539
328
617
2 824
3 619
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4.7. Provisions
Accounting policies
Provision is recognized when Nokia has a present legal or
constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is
probable that an outflow of resources will be required
to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the
amount can be made. Management judgment may be
required in determining whether it is probable that an
outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle
the obligation. The amount recognized as a provision
is based on the best estimate of unavoidable costs
required to settle the obligation at the end of the
reporting period.
When estimating the amount of unavoidable costs,
management may be required to consider a range of
possible outcomes and their associated probabilities,
risks and uncertainties surrounding the events and
circumstances, as well as making assumptions about the
timing of payment. Changes in estimates of timing or
amounts of costs required to settle the obligation may
become necessary as time passes and/or more accurate
information becomes available. Nokia assesses the
adequacy of its existing provisions and adjusts the
amounts as necessary based on actual experience
and changes in facts and circumstances at each
reporting date.
Restructuring provision
Nokia provides for the estimated cost to restructure when a
detailed formal plan of restructuring has been completed,
approved by management, and announced. Restructuring costs
consist primarily of personnel restructuring charges. The other
main components are costs associated with exiting real estate
locations, and costs of terminating certain other contracts
directly linked to the restructuring. At 31 December 2023, the
restructuring provision amounted to EUR 255 million including
personnel and other restructuring costs. The provision consists
primarily of amounts related to the announcements made by
Nokia on 16 March 2021 and 19 October 2023. The majority of
the restructuring cash outflows is expected to occur over the
next two years.
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Warranty provision
Nokia provides for the estimated liability to repair or replace
products under standard warranty at the time revenue is
recognized. The provision estimate is based on historical
experience of the level of repairs and replacements. Cash
outflows related to the warranty provision are generally
expected to occur in the next 18 months.
Litigation and environmental provisions
Nokia provides for the estimated future settlements related
to legal proceedings based on the probable outcome of the
claims. Nokia also provides for environmental remediation
when Nokia becomes obliged, legally or constructively, to
rectify environmental damage relating to soil, groundwater,
surface water or sediment contamination. Cash outflows
related to the litigation and environmental liabilities are
inherently uncertain and generally occur over several periods.
For a presentation of legal matters potentially affecting
Nokia, refer to Note 6.1. Commitments, contingencies and
legal proceedings.
Project loss provision
Nokia provides for onerous contracts based on the lower of
the expected cost of fulfilling the contract and the expected
cost of terminating the contract. An onerous contract is a
contract in which the unavoidable costs of meeting the
obligations under the contract exceed the economic
benefits expected to be received under it. Project loss
provisions relate to contracts with customers and are
evaluated at a contract level. The majority of the project
loss provision utilization is expected to occur over the next
two years.
Other provisions
Nokia provides for various legal and constructive obligations
such as material liability, indirect tax provisions, divestment-
related provisions, employee-related provisions other than
restructuring provisions and asset retirement obligations.
Cash outflows related to other provisions are generally
expected to occur over the next two years.
EURm
1 January 2023
Charged to income statement
Additions
Reversals
Total charged to income statement
Utilized during year(1)
Translation differences and other
31 December 2023
Non-current
Current
Restructuring
Litigation and
Warranty environmental(2)
193
221
253
Project
losses
207
316
—
316
(254)
—
255
75
180
177
(51)
126
(147)
—
200
20
180
52
(13)
39
(29)
(12)
251
156
95
10
—
10
(107)
—
110
89
21
Other
561
204
(199)
5
(109)
(11)
446
178
268
Total
1 435
759
(263)
496
(646)
(23)
1 262
518
744
(1)
(2)
The utilization of restructuring provision includes items transferred to accrued expenses, of which EUR 65 million remained in accrued expenses at 31 December 2023.
Environmental provision was EUR 154 million at 31 December 2023 (EUR 155 million at 31 December 2022).
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Section 5
Capital and
financial
instruments
This section provides information on shareholders’
equity, shareholders’ remuneration and Nokia’s
capital management objectives. Furthermore, this
section comprises the policies and disclosures related
to Nokia’s financial assets and liabilities and hedge
accounting, as well as information on Nokia’s financial
risks and financial risk management principles
and objectives.
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5.1. Equity
Shares and share capital
Share capital
Nokia Corporation has one class of shares. Each share entitles
the holder to one vote at general meetings. The shares
have no par value nor is there a minimum or maximum share
capital or number of shares under the Articles of Association
of Nokia Corporation. The share capital amounted to
EUR 245 896 461.96 at 31 December 2023 and 2022,
and consisted of 5 613 496 565 (5 632 297 576 in 2022)
issued and fully paid shares.
In 2023, Nokia Corporation issued without consideration in a
directed share issue 59 500 000 (20 800 000 in 2022) new
shares to itself to fulfill the Company’s obligations under the
Nokia Equity Programs and canceled 78 301 011 (63 963 583
in 2022) shares it had repurchased during the year under its
share buyback program.
Share premium
Share premium reserve consists of the share premium
account of the Parent Company. In addition, the equity impact
corresponding to the employee services received related to the
equity-settled share-based compensation plans is recorded in
the share premium reserve.
Treasury shares
At 31 December 2023, the number of Nokia shares held by
the Group companies was 87 895 712 (45 281 539 in 2022)
representing 1.6% (0.8% in 2022) of the share capital and total
voting rights.
In 2023, Nokia Corporation transferred without consideration
16 885 827 (15 986 016 in 2022) shares held by the Company
to employees, including certain members of the Group
Leadership Team, as settlement of the Group’s equity-based
incentive plans and the employee share purchase plan. In
addition, Nokia repurchased 78 301 011 shares under the
second phase of its share buyback program (63 963 583 in
2022 under the first phase of the program). The repurchased
shares were canceled in November 2023.
Number of shares outstanding at the beginning and at the
end of the period
Number of shares 000s
2023
2022
2021
1 January
5 587 016 5 634 993 5 617 496
Settlement of share-based
payments
16 886
15 986
17 497
Acquisition of treasury shares
(78 301)
(63 963)
—
31 December
5 525 601
5 587 016
5 634 993
Nature and purpose of other equity reserves
Translation differences
Translation differences consist of foreign exchange differences
arising from translation of foreign operations into euro, the
presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements,
as well as gains and losses related to hedging of net investments
in foreign operations.
Fair value and other reserves
Pension remeasurements
Pension remeasurements reserve includes actuarial gains
and losses as well as return on plan assets and changes in the
effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts recognized in net
interest, related to Nokia’s defined benefit plans.
Hedging reserve
Hedging reserve includes the change in fair value that reflects
the change in spot exchange rates for certain foreign exchange
forward contracts and foreign exchange options, as well as the
part of cross-currency swaps that is designated as a cash flow
hedge to the extent that the hedges are effective.
Cost of hedging reserve
Cost of hedging reserve includes the forward element of
foreign exchange forward contracts and the time value of
foreign exchange options related to cash flow hedging of
forecast foreign currency sale and purchase transactions.
Additionally, cost of hedging reserve includes the difference
between the change in fair value of the forward element of
foreign exchange forward contracts and the time value of
option contracts and the amortization of the forward element
of foreign exchange forward contracts and time value of option
contracts related to net investment hedging. Cost of hedging
reserve also includes changes in fair value from foreign
currency basis spread related to fair value hedging of foreign
currency denominated bonds.
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EURm
1 January 2021
Foreign exchange translation differences
Net investment hedging losses
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Net fair value (losses)/gains
Transfer to income statement
Movement attributable to non-controlling interests
31 December 2021
Foreign exchange translation differences
Net investment hedging losses
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Net fair value gains/(losses)
Transfer to income statement
Movement attributable to non-controlling interests
31 December 2022
Foreign exchange translation differences
Net investment hedging gains
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Net fair value gains/(losses)
Transfer to income statement
Movement attributable to non-controlling interests
Translation
differences(1)
Pension
remeasurements Hedging reserve
Cost of hedging
reserve
Fair value
reserve
Fair value and other reserves
(1 295)
1 162
(249)
—
—
(7)
(7)
(396)
697
(147)
—
—
14
1
169
(547)
105
—
—
19
5
1 940
—
—
2 302
—
—
—
4 242
—
—
(349)
—
—
—
3 893
—
—
(261)
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
(15)
6
—
(7)
—
—
—
24
61
—
78
—
—
—
2
(66)
—
14
(10)
(22)
—
—
—
5
4
—
(1)
—
—
—
(27)
10
—
(18)
—
3
—
(25)
38
—
(2)
—
—
—
(25)
32
—
(15)
—
—
—
(208)
175
—
(48)
—
—
—
(87)
96
—
(39)
31 December 2023
(249)
3 632
(1)
At 31 December 2023 translation differences include a EUR 186 million gain related to net investment hedging (EUR 80 million gain in 2022 and EUR 226 million gain in 2021).
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Fair value reserve
Fair value reserve includes the changes in fair value of financial
instruments that are managed in a portfolio with a business
model of holding financial instruments to collect contractual
cash flows including principal and interest, as well as selling
financial instruments. The fair value changes recorded in fair
value reserve for these instruments are reduced by amounts
of loss allowances.
Reserve for invested unrestricted equity
The reserve for invested unrestricted equity includes that
part of the subscription price of issued shares that according
to the share issue decision is not to be recorded to the share
capital as well as other equity inputs that are not recorded to
some other reserve. The amount received for treasury shares
are recorded to the reserve for invested unrestricted equity,
unless it is provided in the share issue decision that it is to
be recorded in full or in part to the share capital. The Nokia
shares repurchased under the ongoing share buyback
program are funded using funds in the reserve for invested
unrestricted equity.
Other equity
Retained earnings
Retained earnings is the net total of previous years’ profits
and losses less dividends paid to the shareholders.
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests represent the share of net assets of
certain subsidiaries attributable to their minority shareholders.
For more information on the contractual arrangement related
to the ownership interests in the Nokia Shanghai Bell Group,
refer to Note 6.3. Significant partly-owned subsidiaries.
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Capital management
For capital management purposes Nokia defines capital as
total equity and interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash
equivalents, current interest-bearing financial investments and
non-current interest-bearing financial investments. The main
objectives of Nokia’s capital management are to maintain a
solid overall financial position and to ensure sufficient financial
flexibility to execute Nokia’s long-term business strategy and
to provide returns to shareholders.
From a cash perspective, Nokia aims to maintain the balance
of its cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing financial
investments less interest-bearing liabilities at 10-15% of
annual net sales over time. This cash target was announced
in March 2023, and it replaced the previous cash target to
maintain a level of cash and cash equivalents and interest-
bearing financial investments at 30% or more of annual net
sales. To support these objectives, Nokia aims to maintain
investment grade credit ratings. At 31 December 2023, Nokia’s
long-term credit ratings are BBB- (stable) by Fitch, Ba1 (stable)
by Moody’s, and BBB- (stable) by S&P Global Ratings.
With regards to shareholder remuneration, Nokia targets
recurring, stable and over time growing ordinary dividend
payments, taking into account the previous year’s earnings as
well as the Company’s financial position and business outlook.
Nokia may also use share repurchases as a tool to manage its
capital structure through the reduction of capital and distribute
excess cash to the shareholders.
Distribution of funds
Nokia distributes funds to its shareholders in two ways:
a) as dividends from retained earnings and/or as assets
from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity, and b) by
repurchasing shares using funds in the unrestricted equity.
The amount of any distribution is limited to the amount of
distributable earnings of the Parent Company, and subject to
exceptions relating to the right of minority shareholders to
request a certain minimum distribution, the distribution may
not exceed the amount proposed by the Board of Directors.
Dividend and/or assets from the reserve for unrestricted
invested equity
For the financial year 2023
Nokia’s Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General
Meeting 2024 that no dividend is distributed by a resolution of
the AGM for the financial year ended on 31 December 2023.
Instead, the Board proposes to be authorized to decide, in its
discretion, on the distribution of an aggregate maximum of
EUR 0.13 per share as dividend from the retained earnings
and/or as assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted
equity. The authorization would be used to distribute
dividend and/or assets from the reserve for invested
unrestricted equity in four installments during the period of
validity of the authorization unless the Board decides otherwise
for a justified reason. Distributions of dividend and/or assets
from the reserve for unrestricted invested equity are
recognized as a reduction of equity and a liability when the
Board has decided on the distribution. On the date of issuing
the financial statements for 2023 the total number of Nokia
shares is 5 613 496 565 and consequently the total amount
of distribution would be EUR 730 million. The total number of
shares includes the shares held by the Parent Company which
are not entitled to a distribution.
For the financial year 2022
The AGM in 2023 resolved to authorize the Board of Directors
to decide on the distribution of an aggregate maximum
of EUR 0.12 per share as dividend and/or as assets from the
reserve of invested unrestricted equity for the financial year
2022. The authorization was used to distribute a dividend in
four installments. During 2023, three installments of dividend
were distributed amounting to EUR 0.09 per share and
EUR 499 million in total. The fourth installment of EUR 0.03 per
share and EUR 166 million in total was paid in February 2024.
The total amount of dividend paid for the financial year 2022
was EUR 665 million.
For the financial year 2021
For the financial year 2021, a total dividend of EUR 448 million,
corresponding to EUR 0.08 per share, was paid.
Share buyback programs
Program announced in 2022
In February 2022, Nokia’s Board of Directors initiated a share
buyback program under authorization from the AGM to
repurchase shares. The program targeted to return up to
EUR 600 million of cash to shareholders in tranches over a
period of two years. The repurchases were funded using funds
in the reserve for invested unrestricted equity and hence the
repurchases reduced Nokia’s total unrestricted equity.
In the first phase of the program, which was launched on
11 February 2022 and which ended on 11 November 2022,
Nokia repurchased 63 963 583 shares corresponding to 1.1%
of the total number of Nokia shares at 31 December 2021.
The aggregate purchase price of all shares acquired in the
first phase was EUR 300 million and the average price per share
was EUR 4.69. The repurchased shares were canceled in
December 2022.
In the second phase of the program, which was launched on
2 January 2023 and which ended on 10 November 2023,
Nokia repurchased 78 301 011 shares corresponding to 1.4%
of the total number of Nokia shares at 31 December 2022.
The aggregate purchase price of all shares acquired under the
second phase of the program was EUR 300 million and the
average price per share was EUR 3.83. The repurchased shares
were canceled in November 2023.
Program announced in 2024
Nokia’s Board of Directors is initiating a share buyback program
under the current authorization from the AGM to repurchase
shares, with purchases expected to begin in March 2024.
The program targets to return up to EUR 600 million of
cash to shareholders in tranches over a period of two years,
subject to continued authorization from the AGM.
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Authorizations given to the Board of Directors
The following authorizations related to the issue and
repurchase of shares were given to the Board of Directors at
the AGM held on 4 April 2023.
Authorization to issue shares and special rights entitling
to shares
The shareholders authorized the Board to issue a maximum
of 550 million shares, corresponding to less than 10% of the
total number of Nokia’s shares, through one or more issues
of shares or special rights entitling to shares. The Board is
authorized to issue either new shares or shares held by Nokia.
Shares and special rights entitling to shares may be issued in
deviation from the shareholders’ pre-emptive rights within the
limits set by law. The authorization may be used to develop
Nokia’s capital structure, diversify the shareholder base,
finance or carry out acquisitions or other arrangements,
settle Nokia’s equity-based incentive plans or for other
purposes resolved by the Board of Directors.
The authorization is effective until 3 October 2024, and it
terminated the previous authorizations to issue shares and
special rights entitling to shares.
Authorization to repurchase shares
The shareholders authorized the Board to repurchase a
maximum of 550 million shares, corresponding to less than
10% of the total number of Nokia’s shares, using funds in the
unrestricted equity, which means that the repurchases will
reduce Nokia’s distributable funds. Shares may be repurchased
to be canceled, held to be reissued, transferred further or for
other purposes resolved by the Board. The price paid for the
shares shall be based on the market price of Nokia shares on
the securities markets on the date of the repurchase or a price
otherwise formed in a competitive process. The shares may be
repurchased otherwise than in proportion to the shares held by
the shareholders. The Board shall resolve on all other matters
related to the repurchase of Nokia shares.
The authorization is effective until 3 October 2024, and it
terminated the previous authorization to repurchase shares
to the extent that the Board has not previously resolved to
repurchase shares based on such authorization.
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5.2. Financial assets and liabilities
Accounting policies
Fair value
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date.
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are
categorized based on the availability of observable inputs
used to measure their fair value. Three hierarchical levels
are based on an increasing amount of judgment associated
with the inputs used to derive fair valuation for these assets
and liabilities, Level 1 being market values for exchange
traded products, Level 2 being primarily based on publicly
available market information and Level 3 requiring most
management judgment.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using
the assumptions that market participants would use
when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market
participants act in their economic best interest, by using
quoted market rates, discounted cash flow analyses and
other appropriate valuation models. Nokia uses valuation
techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and
for which sufficient data is available to measure fair value,
maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and
minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. At the end of
each reporting period, all financial assets and liabilities, that
are either measured at fair value on a recurring basis or for
which fair values are disclosed in the financial statements,
are categorized within the fair value hierarchy based on
the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement as a whole.
Classification and measurement
Financial assets
Nokia classifies its financial assets that are debt instruments
in the following three categories: financial assets measured
at amortized cost, financial assets measured at fair value
through other comprehensive income, and financial assets
measured at fair value through profit and loss. The selection
of the appropriate category is made based on both Nokia’s
business model for managing the financial asset and on the
contractual cash flow characteristics of the asset. Equity
instruments and derivative financial assets are measured
at fair value through profit and loss.
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Nokia’s business model for managing financial assets is defined
on a portfolio level. The business model must be observable on
a practical level by the way the business is managed. The cash
flows of financial assets measured at amortized cost are solely
payments of principal and interest. These assets are held within
a business model that has an objective to hold assets to collect
contractual cash flows. Financial assets measured at fair value
through other comprehensive income have cash flows that are
solely payments of principal and interest, and these assets are
held within a business model that has an objective that is
achieved both by holding financial assets to collect contractual
cash flows and selling financial assets. For these categories,
a loss allowance is calculated on a quarterly basis based on a
review of collectability (probability of default) and available
collateral (loss given default) for the asset, recorded as an
adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset and recognized
in other financial expenses in the income statement.
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit and loss
are assets that do not fall in either of the categories in the
paragraph above. Additionally, the accounting for financial
assets depends on whether the financial asset is part of a
hedging relationship (refer to Note 5.3. Derivative and firm
commitment assets and liabilities).
All purchases and sales of financial assets are recorded on
the trade date, i.e. when Nokia commits to purchase or sell
the asset. All financial assets are initially measured at fair
value and subsequently remeasured according to their
classification. Subsequently, instruments classified as fair
value through profit or loss and instruments classified as fair
value through other comprehensive income are remeasured
at fair value, while instruments classified as amortized cost
are remeasured using the effective interest rate method.
For instruments classified as fair value through profit or
loss, the fair value adjustments and foreign exchange gains
and losses are recognized in the income statement either in
other operating income and expenses or financial income
and expenses as determined by the purpose of the
instruments. For instruments classified as fair value through
other comprehensive income, changes in fair value are
recognized in the fair value reserve through other
comprehensive income (refer to Note 5.1. Equity).
For instruments classified as amortized cost, interest
calculated using the effective interest method, as well as
foreign exchange gains and losses, are recognized in
financial income and expenses in the income statement.
A financial asset is derecognized when substantially all the
risks and rewards related to the financial asset have been
transferred to a third party that assumes control of the
asset. On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference
between the carrying amount and the consideration
received is recognized in the income statement either in
other operating income and expenses or financial income
and expenses as determined by the purpose of the
instrument. The FIFO method is used to determine the
cost basis of financial assets at amortized cost that are
disposed of.
Financial liabilities
Nokia classifies its financial liabilities as financial liabilities
measured at amortized cost except for derivative liabilities
and the conditional obligation related to Nokia Shanghai
Bell, which are classified as financial liabilities at fair value
through profit and loss.
All financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value and,
in the case of borrowings and payables, net of transaction
costs. Financial liabilities are subsequently remeasured
according to their classification.
For financial liabilities measured at amortized cost, interest
calculated using the effective interest method, as well as
foreign exchange gains and losses, are recognized in
financial income and expenses in the income statement.
Financial liabilities are derecognized when the related
obligation is discharged, canceled or expired. Additionally, a
substantial modification of the terms of an existing financial
liability is accounted for as a derecognition of the original
financial liability and the recognition of a new financial
liability. On derecognition of a financial liability, the
difference between the carrying amount extinguished and
the consideration paid is recognized in financial income or
expenses in the income statement.
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Fair value of financial instruments
2023
Carrying amounts
Fair value(1)
2022
Carrying amounts
Fair value(1)
EURm
Amortized cost
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 2
Fair value through profit or loss
Fair value
through other
comprehensive
income(2)
Fair value through profit or loss
Fair value
through other
comprehensive
income(2)
Total
Amortized cost
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 2
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Investments in venture funds
Other non-current financial assets(3)
Other current financial assets(3)
Derivative assets(4)
Trade receivables(3)
Current interest-bearing financial investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Total financial assets
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities
Other long-term financial liabilities
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities
Other short-term financial liabilities
Derivative liabilities(4)
Discounts without performance obligations(3)
Trade payables
Total financial liabilities
715
—
161
263
—
—
874
4 791
6 804
3 637
33
554
65
—
404
3 423
8 116
—
5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
96
—
134
—
691
—
1 443
—
779
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
59
22
—
4 921
—
—
Total
715
784
316
285
134
4 921
1 565
6 234
717
784
316
285
134
4 921
1 565
6 234
5
2 364
779
5 002
14 954
14 956
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
286
—
—
—
28
—
471
—
—
—
—
286
499
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3 637
3 614
61
554
536
286
404
61
555
536
286
404
3 423
8 901
3 423
8 879
697
—
183
296
—
—
1 447
4 176
6 799
4 249
—
228
75
—
539
4 730
—
5
—
—
—
—
—
—
91
—
239
—
— 1 633
— 1 291
—
823
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
27
36
—
5 549
—
—
Total
697
828
301
332
239
5 549
3 080
5 467
Total
659
828
301
332
239
5 549
3 080
5 467
5
3 254
823
5 612
16 493
16 455
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
496
—
—
—
48
—
502
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4 249
4 230
48
228
577
496
539
48
228
577
496
539
4 730
4 730
9 821
—
496
550
—
10 867
10 848
(1)
The following fair value measurement methods are used for items not carried at fair value: The fair values of long-term interest-bearing liabilities, including current portion, are primarily based on publicly available market information (level 2). The fair values of other
assets and liabilities, including loan receivables and loans payable, are primarily based on discounted cash flow analysis (level 2). The fair value is estimated to equal the carrying amount for short-term financial assets and financial liabilities due to limited credit risk and
short time to maturity.
(2) No financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income are categorized in fair value hierarchy level 1 or level 3.
(3)
(4)
For further information on trade receivables, customer loans and discounts without performance obligation, refer to Note 4.5. Trade receivables and other customer-related balances.
For further information on derivative assets and liabilities, refer to Note 5.3. Derivative and firm commitment assets and liabilities.
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Financial assets
Interest-bearing financial investments
Nokia invests a portion of the corporate cash needed to cover
the projected cash outflows of its ongoing business operations
in highly liquid, interest-bearing investments. Interest-bearing
financial investments may include investments measured at
amortized cost and investments measured at fair value
through profit and loss.
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments are
investments in highly liquid corporate bonds that are long-term
in nature based on their initial maturity and are measured at
amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Current interest-bearing financial investments in bank
deposits, as well as fixed income and money market securities
with an initial maturity or put feature longer than three
months, that have characteristics of solely payments of
principal and interest and are not part of structured
investments, are managed in a portfolio with a business model
of holding investments to collect principal and interest and
are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest
method. These investments are executed with the main
purpose of collecting contractual cash flows and principal
repayments. However, investments are sold from time to time
for liquidity management and market risk mitigation purposes.
Current interest-bearing financial investments may also include
money market funds that do not qualify as cash equivalents,
investments acquired for trading purposes, investment
structures consisting of securities traded in combination with
derivatives with complementing and typically offsetting risk
factors and other investments that have cash flows not being
solely payments of principal and interest. These investments
are executed for capital appreciation and other investment
returns and can be sold at any time. These investments are
classified as fair value through profit or loss, with fair value
adjustments, foreign exchange gains and losses and realized
gains and losses recognized in financial income and expenses
in the income statement. The fair values of these investments
are based on publicly available market information.
Corporate cash investments in bank deposits used as collateral
for derivative transactions are measured at amortized cost
using the effective interest method.
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Other financial assets
Other non-current financial assets include unlisted private
equity and unlisted venture fund investments, including
investments managed by NGP Capital which specializes in
growth-stage investing. These investments do not fulfill the
criteria of being solely payments of principal and interest
and they are classified as investments at fair value through
profit and loss. The fair value of these level 3 investments is
determined using one or more valuation techniques where
the use of the market approach generally consists of using
comparable market transactions, while the use of the income
approach generally consists of calculating the net present
value of expected future cash flows.
For unlisted funds, the selection of appropriate valuation
techniques by the fund managing partner may depend on the
availability and reliability of relevant inputs. In some cases,
one valuation technique may provide the best indication
of fair value while in other circumstances multiple valuation
techniques may be appropriate.
Inputs generally considered include the original transaction
price, recent transactions in the same or similar instruments,
completed or pending third-party transactions in the
underlying investment or comparable issuers, subsequent
rounds of financing, recapitalizations or other transactions
undertaken by the issuer, offerings in the equity or debt capital
markets, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows, adjusted
as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk
factors. The fair value may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity
and/or non-transferability, with the amount of such discount
estimated by the managing partner in the absence of
market information.
Level 3 investments are remeasured at each reporting date
taking into consideration any changes in estimates, projections
and assumptions, as well as any changes in economic and other
relevant conditions. These investments include approximately
50 separate venture funds investing in hundreds of individual
companies in various sectors and geographies, focusing on 5G,
digital health, software and enterprise sectors.
Hence, specific estimates and assumptions used by managing
partners in the absence of observable inputs do impact the
fair value of individual investments, but no individual input
has a significant impact on the aggregated fair value of
level 3 investments.
Fair value adjustments, foreign exchange gains and losses,
and realized gains and losses from the disposal of these
investments are recognized in other operating income and
expenses in the income statement.
From time to time Nokia may have investments in listed equity
shares classified as level 1 investments. These are exchange
traded products with quoted prices readily and regularly
available from an exchange representing actual and regularly
occurring market transactions on an arm’s-length basis.
Other non-current financial assets also include restricted
assets and other receivables, customer financing-related loan
receivables (refer to note 4.5. Trade receivables and other
customer-related balances) and certain other financial assets
of a long-term nature.
Restricted assets and other receivables include restricted bank
deposits primarily related to employee benefits as well as other
loan receivables measured at amortized cost using the
effective interest method.
The cash flows of certain other financial assets of a long-term
nature do not fulfill the criteria of being solely payments of
principal and interest. These investments are measured at fair
value using quoted market rates, discounted cash flow models
or other appropriate valuation methods as of the reporting
date. Fair value adjustments, foreign exchange gains and
losses, and realized gains and losses from the disposal of
these investments are mainly recognized in financial income
and expenses in the income statement.
Other current financial assets include the current part of
other non-current financial assets as well as short-term loan
receivables measured at amortized cost using the effective
interest method.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand
as well as highly liquid, fixed income and money market
investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of
cash with maturities at acquisition of three months or less, as
well as bank deposits with maturities or contractual call periods
at acquisition of three months or less. Due to the high credit
quality and short-term nature of these investments, there is
an insignificant risk of change in value. Investments in money
market funds that have a risk profile consistent with the
aforementioned criteria are also classified as cash equivalents.
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Investments that have cash flows that are solely payments of
principal and interest are measured at amortized cost using the
effective interest method whereas all other investments are
classified as fair value through profit and loss, with fair value
adjustments and foreign exchange gains and losses recognized
in financial income and expenses in the income statement.
The fair values of these investments are based on publicly
available market information.
Financial liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities
Long-term and short-term interest-bearing liabilities are
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest
method. Long-term and short-term interest-bearing liabilities
include issued bonds and other borrowings. Short-term
interest-bearing liabilities also include the current portion
of long-term interest-bearing liabilities and collaterals for
derivative transactions.
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities mainly include a conditional obligation
to China Huaxin as part of the Nokia Shanghai Bell (NSB)
definitive agreements where China Huaxin obtained the right
to fully transfer its ownership interest in NSB to Nokia in
exchange for a future cash settlement. The financial liability
related to the conditional obligation is measured based on the
expected future cash settlement with any changes recorded
in financial income and expenses in the income statement.
The measurement of this level 3 financial liability involves
estimation of the option exercise price and the distribution of
excess cash balances upon exercise. Unobservable valuation
inputs include certain financial performance metrics of NSB. No
individual input has a significant impact on the total fair value.
Trade payables
Trade payables are carried at invoiced amount in the statement
of financial position. Trade payables includes balances payable
to suppliers under reverse factoring arrangements with
financial institutions. These balances are classified as trade
payables and the related payments as cash flows from
operating activities, since the payments are made to the banks
on very similar terms as to suppliers. Possible extensions to
payment terms beyond the due dates agreed with suppliers
are insignificant and there are no special guarantees securing
the payments to be made.
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Interest-bearing loans and other borrowings
All borrowings presented in the table below are senior unsecured and have no financial covenants.
Issuer/borrower
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia of America Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia of America Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Instrument
2.00% Senior Notes(2)
EIB R&D Loan
NIB R&D Loan(3)
2.375% Senior Notes(2)
2.00% Senior Notes(2)
4.375% Senior Notes
6.50% Senior Notes
3.125% Senior Notes
6.45% Senior Notes
4.375% Sustainability-
linked Senior Notes(4)
6.625% Senior Notes
Nokia Corporation and various subsidiaries
Other borrowings
Total
Carrying amount EURm(1)
Currency
Nominal (million)
Final maturity
2023
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
USD
USD
EUR
USD
EUR
USD
378
500
167
292
630
500
74
500
206
500
500
3/2024
2/2025
5/2025
5/2025
3/2026
6/2027
1/2028
5/2028
3/2029
8/2031
5/2039
375
500
167
289
614
430
67
479
187
510
463
110
2022
736
500
250
478
716
436
70
457
194
—
478
162
4 191
4 477
(2)
(1) Carrying amount includes EUR 31 million of fair value losses (EUR 120 million in 2022) related to fair value hedge accounting relationships, including EUR 156 million of fair
value gains (EUR 180 million in 2022) related to discontinued fair value hedge accounting relationships that are amortized over the life of the respective senior notes.
In February 2023 Nokia purchased in a tender offer EUR 372 million (49.66% of the nominal amount) of the notes due 15 March 2024, EUR 208 million (41.57% of the nominal
amount) of the notes due 15 May 2025 and EUR 120 million (15.96% of the nominal amount) of the notes due 11 March 2026.
The remaining loan from the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) is repayable in two equal annual installments in 2024 and 2025.
The bond has a one-time redemption premium at maturity of EUR 4 million in case Nokia does not meet its commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (in tCO2e)
across its value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 50% between 2019 and 2030. This target is one of Nokia’s key sustainability targets and has been selected to be the Sustainability
Performance Target in Nokia’s Sustainable Finance Framework that enables the issuance of sustainability-linked financing instruments.
(3)
(4)
Changes in level 3 financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value
EURm
1 January
Net (losses)/gains in income statement
Additions(1)
Deductions(1)
Transfers out of level 3
Other movements
31 December
2023
2022
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
823
(76)
56
(24)
—
—
779
(550)
31
—
19
—
1
(499)
750
13
101
(39)
(4)
2
823
(590)
24
—
20
—
(4)
(550)
(1)
For level 3 financial assets, additions mainly include capital contributions to venture funds and deductions mainly include distributions from venture funds.
A net loss of EUR 42 million (net gain of EUR 23 million in 2022) related to level 3 financial instruments held at 31 December was
included in the profit and loss during 2023.
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5.3. Derivative and firm commitment assets and liabilities
Accounting policies
Fair value
All derivatives are recognized initially at fair value on the
date a derivative contract is entered into and subsequently
remeasured at fair value. The method of recognizing
the resulting gain or loss varies according to whether
the derivatives are designated and qualify under
hedge accounting.
Foreign exchange forward contracts are valued at 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 reporting date
by using the Garman & Kohlhagen option valuation model.
Interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps are valued
using the discounted cash flow method.
Hedge accounting
Nokia applies hedge accounting on certain foreign exchange
forward contracts, options or option strategies, and interest
rate derivatives. Qualifying options and option strategies
have zero net premium, or a net premium paid. For option
structures, the critical terms of the purchased and written
options are the same and the notional amount of the
written option component is not greater than that of the
purchased option.
In the fair valuation of foreign exchange forward contracts,
Nokia separates the forward element and considers it to be
the cost of hedging for foreign exchange forward contracts.
In the fair valuation of foreign exchange option contracts,
Nokia separates the time value and considers it to be the
cost of hedging for foreign exchange option contracts. In
the fair valuation of cross-currency swaps, Nokia separates
the foreign currency basis spread and considers it to be the
cost of hedging for cross-currency swaps.
Hedge effectiveness is assessed at inception and
subsequently on a quarterly basis during the hedge
relationship to ensure that an economic relationship exists.
As Nokia only enters in hedge relationships where the critical
terms match, the assessment of effectiveness is done on a
qualitative basis with no significant ineffectiveness expected.
Presentation in the statement of cash flows
The cash flows of a hedge are classified as cash flows from
operating activities in cases where the underlying hedged items
relate to Nokia’s operating activities. When a derivative
contract is accounted for as a hedge of an identifiable position
relating to financing or investing activities, the cash flows of
the contract are classified in the same way as the cash flows of
the position being hedged. Cash flows of derivatives used in
hedging the foreign exchange risk of Nokia’s cash position are
presented in cash flows from investing activities.
Cash flow hedges: hedging of forecast foreign currency
denominated sales and purchases
Nokia applies cash flow hedge accounting primarily to foreign
exchange exposure that arises from highly probable forecast
operative business transactions. The risk management strategy
is to hedge material net exposures (identified standard net
sales exposure minus identified standard costs exposure) by
using foreign exchange forwards and foreign exchange options
in a layered hedging style that follows defined hedging level
ranges and hedge maturities in quarterly time buckets. The
hedged item must be highly probable and present an exposure to
variations in cash flows that could ultimately affect profit or loss.
For qualifying foreign exchange forwards and foreign exchange
options, the change in fair value that reflects the change in
spot exchange rates on a discounted basis is recognized in
hedging reserve through other comprehensive income (refer to
Note 5.1. Equity). The changes in the forward element of the
foreign exchange forwards and the time value of the options
that relate to hedged items are deferred in the cost of
hedging reserve through other comprehensive income (refer
to Note 5.1. Equity) and are subsequently accounted for in
the same way as the spot element or intrinsic value.
In each quarter, Nokia evaluates whether the forecast
sales and purchases are still expected to occur. If a portion
of the hedged cash flow is no longer expected to occur,
the hedge accounting criteria are no longer met and all
related deferred gains or losses are derecognized from
fair value and other reserves and recognized in other
operating income and expenses in the income statement.
If the hedged cash flow ceases to be highly probable, but is
still expected to occur, accumulated gains and losses remain
in fair value and other reserves until the hedged cash flow
affects profit or loss.
Nokia’s risk management objective is to hedge forecast cash
flows until the related revenue has been recognized. Each
hedge relationship is discontinued during the quarter when
the hedge matures, which is also the quarter that it had
been designated to hedge. At this point, the accumulated
gain or loss of cash flow hedges is reclassified to other
operating income and expenses in the income statement.
In cases where the forecast amount of revenue is not
recognized during a quarter, the full accumulated gain or
loss of cash flow hedges designated for said quarter is still
reclassified and the portion related to forecast revenue that
was not recognized is disclosed as hedge ineffectiveness.
As cash flow hedges primarily mature in the same quarter
as the hedged item, there is no significant ineffectiveness
resulting from the time value of money. Nokia will validate
the magnitude of the impact of discounting related to the
amount of gain or loss recognized in fair value and other
reserves on a quarterly basis.
Cash flow and fair value hedges: hedging of foreign
exchange risk of future interest cash flows
Nokia also applies cash flow hedging to future interest cash
flows in foreign currency related to issued bonds. These
future interest cash flows are hedged with cross-currency
swaps that have been bifurcated and designated partly as
fair value hedges (see Fair value hedges: hedging of interest
rate exposure below) to hedge both the foreign exchange
and interest rate benchmark risk component of the issued
bond, and partly as cash flow hedges to hedge the foreign
exchange risk related to the remaining portion of interest
cash flows on the issued bond. The accumulated gain or loss
for the part of these cross-currency swaps designated as
cash flow hedges is initially recorded in hedging reserve
through other comprehensive income and reclassified to
profit or loss at the time when the related interest cash
flows are settled.
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Fair value hedges: hedging of interest rate exposure
Nokia applies fair value hedge accounting to reduce
exposure to fair value fluctuations of interest-bearing
liabilities due to changes in interest rates and foreign
exchange rates. Nokia uses interest rate swaps and cross-
currency swaps aligned with the hedged items to hedge
interest rate risk and associated foreign exchange risk.
Nokia has entered into long-term borrowings mainly at fixed
rates and has swapped most of them into floating rates in
line with a defined target interest profile. Nokia aims to
mitigate the adverse impacts from interest rate fluctuations
by continuously managing net interest exposure resulting
from financial assets and liabilities by setting appropriate
risk management benchmarks and risk limits. The hedged
item is identified as a proportion of the outstanding loans
up to the notional amount of the swaps as appropriate to
achieve the risk management objective. Nokia enters into
interest rate swaps that have similar critical terms to the
hedged item, such as reference rate, reset dates, payment
dates, maturities and notional amount and hence Nokia
expects that there will be no significant ineffectiveness.
Nokia has not entered into interest rate swaps where it
would be paying fixed rates.
Nokia’s borrowings are carried at amortized cost. Changes
in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as
fair value hedges, together with any changes in the fair value
of hedged liabilities attributable to the hedged risk, are
recorded in financial income and expenses in the income
statement. Nokia separates the foreign currency basis
spread from cross-currency swaps and excludes it from the
hedged risk as cost of hedging that is initially recognized
and subsequently measured at fair value and recorded in
the cost of hedging reserve through other comprehensive
income. If a hedge relationship no longer meets the criteria
for hedge accounting, hedge accounting ceases, the cost
of hedging recorded in the cost of hedging reserve is
immediately expensed and any fair value adjustments
made to the carrying amount of the hedged item while the
hedge was effective are recognized in financial income and
expenses in the income statement based on the effective
interest method.
Fair value hedges: hedging of foreign exchange exposure
In certain cases, mainly related to long-term construction
projects, Nokia applies fair value hedge accounting for foreign
exchange risk with the objective to reduce the exposure to
fluctuations in the fair value of firm commitments due to
changes in foreign exchange rates. The change in fair value
that reflects the change in spot exchange rates of the foreign
exchange forwards designated and qualifying as fair value
hedges, together with any changes in the fair value of the
hedged firm commitments attributable to the hedged risk,
are recorded in financial income and expenses in the
income statement.
At the end of the hedge relationship the accumulated changes
in the spot element of qualifying fair value hedges are recorded
as adjustments to net sales or cost of sales in the income
statement according to the hedge designation. The changes
in the forward element of the foreign exchange forwards that
relate to hedged items are deferred in the cost of hedging
reserve through other comprehensive income and reclassified
to other operating income and expenses in the income
statement at the end of the hedge relationship.
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
Nokia applies hedge accounting for its foreign currency
hedging of selected net investments. The hedged item can
be an amount equal to or less than the carrying amount of
the net assets of the foreign operation in the statement of
financial position. The risk management strategy is to protect
the euro counter value of the portion of this exposure
expected to materialize as non-euro cash repatriation in the
foreseeable future.
For qualifying foreign exchange forwards, foreign exchange
options and option strategies, the change in fair value that
reflects the change in spot exchange rates is recognized in
translation differences in shareholders’ equity (refer to Note
5.1. Equity). The changes in the forward element of foreign
exchange forwards as well as the changes in the time value
of options (collectively known as the “cost of hedging”) is
recognized in the cost of hedging reserve through other
comprehensive income. The cost of hedging at the date of
designation of the foreign exchange forward or option contract
as a hedging instrument is amortized to financial income and
expenses in the income statement over the duration of the
contract. Hence, in each reporting period, the change in fair
value of the forward element of the foreign exchange forward
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contract or the time value of the option contract is recorded
in the cost of hedging reserve through other comprehensive
income, while the amortization amount is reclassified from the
cost of hedging reserve to profit or loss.
The cumulative amount or proportionate share of changes
in the fair value of qualifying hedges deferred in translation
differences is recognized as gain or loss on disposal of all or
part of a foreign subsidiary.
Derivatives not designated in hedge accounting
relationships carried at fair value through profit and loss
For derivatives not designated under hedge accounting, but
hedging identifiable forecast exposures such as anticipated
foreign currency denominated sales and purchases, the
gains and losses are recognized in other operating income
and expenses in the income statement. The gains and losses
on all other derivatives not designated under hedge
accounting are recognized in financial income and expenses.
Embedded derivatives included in contracts are identified
and monitored by Nokia. For host contracts that are not
financial assets containing embedded derivatives that are
not closely related, the embedded derivatives are separated
and measured at fair value at each reporting date with
changes in fair value recognized in financial income and
expenses in the income statement. For host contracts that
are financial assets containing embedded derivatives, the
whole contract is measured at fair value at each reporting
date with changes in fair value recognized in financial
income and expenses in the income statement.
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Derivatives and firm commitments
EURm
Cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Currency options bought
Currency options sold
Fuel hedges
Cash flow and fair value hedges(3)
Cross-currency swaps
Fair value hedges
Interest rate swaps
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Firm commitments
Hedges on net investment in foreign subsidiaries
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Derivatives not designated in hedge accounting relationships carried at fair value through profit and loss
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Currency options bought
Embedded derivatives(4)
Other derivatives
2023
2022
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
Fair value(1)
Notional(2)
Fair value(1)
Notional(2)
Fair value(1)
Notional(2)
Fair value(1)
Notional(2)
26
1 206
(19)
1 039
77
1 775
(30)
1 034
3
—
—
—
24
14
22
466
—
—
—
1 195
627
1 788
—
—
(1)
—
23
50
(144)
905
(28)
(59)
(9)
1 105
1 337
434
2
—
2
—
—
19
173
—
33
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(123)
938
—
393
117
1 842
(99)
(163)
(28)
2 500
1 981
384
6
1 111
—
81
—
3 509
(9)
1 103
58
6 889
(35)
6 012
—
3
—
10
620
12
—
—
—
—
—
—
86
—
51
2
5 625
18
2 495
5
(72)
6 968
—
—
—
—
—
—
156
13 924
(295)
10 986
356
15 868
(524)
14 908
Total
(1)
(2)
Included in other current financial and firm commitment assets and other financial and firm commitment liabilities in the statement of financial position.
Includes the gross amount of all notional values for contracts that have not yet been settled or canceled. 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) Cross-currency swaps have been designated partly as fair value hedges and partly as cash flow hedges.
(4)
Embedded derivatives are related to customer contracts.
To manage interest rate and foreign exchange risks related to Nokia’s interest-bearing liabilities, Nokia has designated the following cross-currency swaps as hedges under both fair value hedge
accounting and cash flow hedge accounting, and interest rate swaps as hedges under fair value hedge accounting at 31 December:
Notional (million in currency)
Fair value EURm
Entity
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Total
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Instrument
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Cross-currency swaps
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Cross-currency swaps
Currency
EUR
EUR
EUR
USD
EUR
EUR
USD
Maturity
3/2024
5/2025
3/2026
6/2027
5/2028
8/2031
5/2039
2023
378
292
630
500
500
500
500
2022
750
500
750
500
500
—
500
2023
2
—
(13)
(28)
(13)
20
(116)
(148)
2022
(12)
(17)
(34)
(26)
(36)
—
(97)
(222)
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5.4. Financial risk management
General risk management principles
Nokia has a systematic and structured approach to risk
management. Key risks and opportunities are primarily
identified against business targets either in business
operations or as an integral part of strategy and financial
planning. Risk management covers strategic, operational,
financial, compliance and hazard risks. Key risks and
opportunities are analyzed, managed and monitored as
part of business performance management. The principles
documented in the Nokia Enterprise Risk Management Policy,
which is approved by the Audit Committee of the Board,
require risk management and its elements to be integrated into
key processes. One of the core principles is that the business
or function head is also the risk owner, although all employees
are responsible for identifying, analyzing and managing risks,
as appropriate, given their roles and duties. Nokia’s overall risk
management concept is based on managing the key risks that
would prevent Nokia from meeting its objectives, rather than
focusing on eliminating risks. In addition to the principles
defined in the Nokia Enterprise Risk Management Policy,
other key policies and operating procedures reflect the
implementation of specific aspects of risk management,
including financial risk management.
Financial risks
The objective for treasury activities is to guarantee sufficient
funding at all times and to identify, evaluate and manage
financial risks. Treasury activities support this aim by mitigating
the adverse effects on the profitability of the underlying
business caused by fluctuations in the financial markets,
and by managing the capital structure by balancing the levels
of liquid assets and financial borrowings. Treasury activities
are governed by the Nokia Treasury Policy approved by the
President and CEO, which provides principles for overall
financial risk management and determines the allocation
of responsibilities for financial risk management activities.
Operating procedures approved by the Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) cover specific areas such as foreign exchange risk,
interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk, as well as the use
of derivative financial instruments in managing these risks.
Nokia is risk averse in its treasury activities.
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Financial risks are divided into market risk covering foreign
exchange risk and interest rate risk; credit risk covering
business-related credit risk and financial credit risk; and
liquidity risk.
Market risk
Foreign exchange risk
Nokia operates globally and is exposed to transaction and
translation foreign exchange risks. The objective of foreign
exchange risk management is to mitigate adverse impacts from
foreign exchange fluctuations on Nokia’s profitability and cash
flows. Treasury applies a global portfolio approach to manage
foreign exchange risks within approved guidelines and limits.
Transaction risk arises from foreign currency denominated
assets and liabilities together with foreign currency
denominated future cash flows. Transaction exposures are
managed in the context of various functional currencies of
Group companies. Material transactional foreign exchange
exposures are hedged, unless hedging would be uneconomical
due to market liquidity and/or hedging cost. Exposures are
defined using transaction nominal values. Exposures are mainly
hedged with derivative financial instruments, such as foreign
exchange forward contracts and foreign exchange options
with most of the hedging instruments having a duration
of less than a year.
A layered hedging approach is typically used for hedging of
highly probable forecast foreign currency denominated cash
flows with quarterly hedged items defined based on set hedge
ratio ranges for each successive quarter. Hedged items defined
for successive quarters are hedged with foreign exchange
forward contracts and foreign exchange options with a hedge
ratio of 1:1. Hedging level ranges are adjusted on a monthly
basis including hedging instrument designation and
documentation as appropriate. In cases where hedges exceed
the hedge ratio range for any specific quarter, the hedge
portfolio for that specific quarter is adjusted accordingly.
In certain cases, mainly related to long-term construction
projects, Nokia applies fair value hedge accounting for foreign
exchange risk with the objective to reduce the exposure to
fluctuations in the fair value of the related firm commitments
due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Exposures are mainly
hedged with foreign exchange forward contracts with most
of the hedging instruments matching the duration of the
underlying projects. Nokia continuously manages the portfolio
of hedging instruments to ensure appropriate alignment with
the portfolio of hedged items at a hedging ratio of 1:1.
As Nokia has entities where the functional currency is other
than the euro, the shareholders’ equity is exposed to
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Changes in shareholders’
equity caused by movements in foreign exchange rates are
shown as currency translation differences in the consolidated
financial statements. The risk management strategy is to
protect the euro counter value of the portion of this exposure
expected to materialize as foreign currency repatriation cash
flows in the foreseeable future. Exposures are mainly hedged
with derivative financial instruments, such as foreign exchange
forward contracts and foreign exchange options with most of
the hedging instruments having a duration of less than a year.
Hedged items are defined based on conservative expectations
of repatriation cash flows based on a range of considerations.
Net investment exposures are reviewed, hedged items
designated, and hedging levels adjusted at minimum on a
quarterly basis with a hedge ratio of 1:1. Additionally, hedging
levels are adjusted whenever there are significant events
impacting expected repatriation cash flows.
The foreign exchange risk arising from foreign currency
denominated interest-bearing liabilities is primarily hedged
using cross-currency swaps that are also used to manage
Nokia’s interest rate profile (refer to the interest rate risk
section below).
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Notional amounts in currencies that represent a significant portion of the currency mix in outstanding financial instruments and other hedged items at 31 December:
EURm
USD
CNY
JPY
INR
2023
Foreign exchange exposure designated as hedged item for cash flow hedging, net(1)
Foreign exchange exposure designated as hedged item for fair value hedging for FX risk, net(2)
Foreign exchange exposure designated as hedged item for net investment hedging(3)
Foreign exchange exposure from interest-bearing liabilities(4)
Foreign exchange exposure from items on the statement of financial position, excluding interest-bearing liabilities, net
Other foreign exchange derivatives, carried at fair value through profit and loss, net(5)
2022
Foreign exchange exposure designated as hedged item for cash flow hedging, net(1)
Foreign exchange exposure designated as hedged item for fair value hedging for FX risk, net(2)
Foreign exchange exposure designated as hedged item for net investment hedging(3)
Foreign exchange exposure from interest-bearing liabilities(4)
Foreign exchange exposure from items on the statement of financial position, excluding interest-bearing liabilities, net
Other foreign exchange derivatives, carried at fair value through profit and loss, net(5)
606
1 354
—
(750)
2 475
(205)
854
1 458
3 007
(758)
(2 709)
4 214
(232)
—
788
—
(804)
720
(402)
—
866
—
(888)
892
281
(153)
—
—
—
147
(100)
311
—
—
—
204
(151)
—
184
—
(346)
(38)
(68)
—
192
—
(272)
(1 117)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Includes foreign exchange exposure from forecast cash flows related to sales and purchases. In some currencies, especially the US dollar, Nokia has substantial foreign exchange exposures in both estimated cash inflows and outflows. These underlying exposures have
been hedged.
Includes foreign exchange exposure from contractual firm commitments. These underlying exposures have been substantially hedged.
Includes net investment exposures in foreign operations. These underlying exposures have been hedged.
Includes interest-bearing liabilities that have been hedged with cross-currency swaps and foreign exchange forwards. Refer to Note 5.3. Derivative and firm commitment assets and liabilities.
Items on the statement of financial position are hedged by a portion of foreign exchange derivatives not designated in a hedge relationship and carried at fair value through profit and loss. Embedded derivatives are included in this line item.
Effects of hedge accounting on the financial position and performance
Nokia is using several types of hedge accounting programs to manage its foreign exchange and interest rate risk exposures; refer to Note 5.3. Derivative and firm commitment assets and liabilities.
The effect of these programs on Nokia’s financial position and performance at 31 December:
EURm
2023
Carrying amount of hedging instruments
Notional amount of hedging instruments
Notional amount of hedged items
Change in intrinsic value of hedging instruments since 1 January
Change in value of hedged items used to determine hedge effectiveness
2022
Carrying amount of hedging instruments
Notional amount of hedging instruments
Notional amount of hedged items
Change in intrinsic value of hedging instruments since 1 January
Change in value of hedged items used to determine hedge effectiveness
(1) No significant ineffectiveness has been recorded during the periods presented and economic relationships have been fully effective.
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Cash flow hedges(1)
Net investment hedges(1)
Fair value hedges for FX risk(1)
Fair value and cash flow hedges(1)
2
(968)
968
22
(15)
46
(1 350)
1 353
(12)
20
5
(1 166)
1 166
132
(132)
(9)
(4 299)
4 299
(126)
126
(45)
(1 354)
1 354
40
(42)
(145)
(1 456)
1 458
(111)
112
(174)
3 205
(3 205)
89
(93)
(247)
3 438
(3 438)
(265)
262
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The methodology for assessing foreign exchange risk
exposures: Value-at-Risk
Nokia uses the Value-at-Risk (VaR) methodology to assess
exposures to foreign exchange risks. The VaR-based
methodology provides 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. Nokia calculates the foreign
exchange VaR using the Monte Carlo method, which simulates
random values for exchange rates in which Nokia has exposures
and takes the non-linear price function of certain derivative
instruments into account. The VaR is determined using
volatilities and correlations of rates and prices estimated from
a sample of historical market data, at a 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 possible 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, which include the following: risks are measured
under average market conditions, changes in market risk
factors follow normal distributions, future movements in
market risk factors are in line with estimated parameters and
the assessed exposures do not change during the holding
period. Thus, it is possible that, for any given month, the
potential losses at a 95% confidence level are different and
could be substantially higher than the estimated VaR.
The VaR calculation includes foreign currency denominated
monetary financial instruments, such as current financial
investments, loans and trade receivables, cash, and loans
and trade payables; foreign exchange derivatives carried
at fair value through profit and loss that are not in a hedge
relationship and are mostly used to hedge the statement
of financial position foreign exchange exposure, as well as
embedded derivatives; and foreign exchange derivatives
designated as forecast cash flow hedges, fair value hedges
and net investment hedges as well as the exposures
designated, as hedged items for these hedge relationships.
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The VaR risk measures for Nokia’s sensitivity to foreign exchange risks are presented in the Total VaR column and the simulated
impact to financial statements is presented in the profit, other comprehensive income (OCI) and cumulative translation
adjustment (CTA) columns in the table below.
2023
2022
Simulated impact on financial statements
Simulated impact on financial statements
EURm
31 December
Average for the year
Range for the year
Total VaR
Profit
72
32
67
25
OCI
18
23
19-72
12-67
9-40
CTA
—
—
0-0
Total VaR
Profit
38
31
40
36
OCI
33
48
12-67
17-59
31-70
CTA
—
—
0-0
The most significant foreign exchange hedging instruments under cash flow, net investment and fair value hedge accounting at
31 December:
2023
Cash flow hedge accounting
Net investment hedge accounting
Currency
Fair value
(EURm)
Weighted
average
hedged rate
Total
Within 3
months
Between 3
and 12
months
Between 1
and 3 years
Beyond 3
years
Maturity breakdown of notional amounts (EURm)(1)
GBP
USD
USD
CNY
(1)
5
(2)
0.8640
1.0881
1.0832
(219)
(860)
257
(63)
(231)
—
(156)
(629)
119
—
—
131
4
7.8152
(788)
(788)
—
—
—
—
7
—
Fair value hedge accounting for FX risk
USD
(45)
1.1196
(1 354)
(427)
(301)
(616)
(10)
2022
Cash flow hedge accounting
Net investment hedge accounting
GBP
JPY
USD
USD
CNY
USD
5
0.8593
5 138.8404
(235)
(235)
(76)
(66)
22
12
(8)
(3)
1.0394
(1 261)
(347)
1.0868
423
—
7.4193
(866)
(866)
1.0563
(3 007)
(3 007)
(159)
(169)
(914)
193
—
—
—
—
—
217
—
—
Fair value hedge accounting for FX risk
USD
(145)
1.1358
(1 456)
(448)
(213)
(787)
(1)
Negative notional amounts indicate that hedges sell currency, and positive notional amounts indicate that hedges buy currency.
—
—
—
13
—
—
(8)
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Interest rate profile of items under interest rate risk management at 31 December:
EURm
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Current interest-bearing financial investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest-bearing liabilities
Financial assets and liabilities before derivatives
Interest rate derivatives
Financial assets and liabilities after derivatives
2023
2022
Fixed rate
Floating rate(1)
Fixed rate
Floating rate(1)
715
510
55
(3 483)
(2 203)
3 057
854
—
1 055
6 179
(708)
6 526
(3 057)
3 469
697
912
346
(3 658)
(1 703)
3 216
1 513
—
2 168
5 121
(819)
6 470
(3 216)
3 254
(1)
All cash equivalents and derivative transaction-related collaterals with initial maturity of three months or less are considered floating rate for the purposes of interest rate risk
management.
Nokia’s sensitivity to interest rate exposure in the investment and debt portfolios is presented in the fair value column in the table
below with simulated impact to the financial statements presented in the profit and other comprehensive income (OCI) columns.
EURm
Interest rates - increase by 100 basis points
Interest rates - decrease by 100 basis points
Impact on
fair value
(6)
8
2023
Impact on
Impact on
profit
3
(4)
OCI
1
(1)
Impact on
fair value
(2)
4
2022
Impact on
Impact on
profit
3
(2)
OCI
(1)
(1)
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Interest rate risk
Nokia is exposed to interest rate risk either through market
value fluctuations of items on the statement of financial
position (price risk) or through changes in interest income or
expenses (refinancing or reinvestment risk). Interest rate risk
mainly arises through interest-bearing liabilities and assets.
Estimated future changes in cash flows and the structure of
the statement of financial position also expose Nokia to
interest rate risk.
The objective of interest rate risk management is to mitigate
adverse impacts arising from interest rate fluctuations on the
income statement, cash flow and financial assets and liabilities
while taking into consideration Nokia’s target capital structure
and the resulting net interest rate exposure. Nokia has entered
into long-term borrowings mainly at fixed rates and swapped
most of them into floating rates, in line with a defined target
interest profile. Nokia has not entered into interest rate swaps
where it would be paying fixed rates. Nokia aims to mitigate
the adverse impacts from interest rate fluctuations by
continuously managing net interest rate exposure arising
from financial assets and liabilities, by setting appropriate
risk management benchmarks and risk limits.
Treasury monitors and manages interest rate exposure
centrally. Nokia uses selective sensitivity analyses to assess and
measure interest rate exposure arising from interest-bearing
assets, interest-bearing liabilities and related derivatives.
Sensitivity analysis determines an estimate of potential
fair value changes in market risk-sensitive instruments by
varying interest rates in currencies in which Nokia has material
amounts of financial assets and liabilities while keeping all
other variables constant.
Sensitivities to credit spreads are not reflected in the
sensitivity analysis.
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Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on
its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to Nokia.
Credit risk arises from credit exposures to customers, including
outstanding receivables, financial guarantees and committed
transactions, as well as financial institutions, including bank
and cash, fixed income and money market investments,
and derivative financial instruments. Credit risk is managed
separately for business-related and financial credit exposures.
Financial instruments contain an element of risk resulting from
changes in the market price due to counterparties becoming
less creditworthy or risk of loss due to counterparties being
unable to meet their obligations. Financial credit risk is
measured and monitored centrally by Treasury. Financial
credit risk is managed actively by limiting counterparties to
a sufficient number of major banks and financial institutions,
and by monitoring the creditworthiness and the size of
exposures continuously. Additionally, Nokia enters into netting
arrangements with all major counterparties, which give the
right to offset in the event that the counterparty would not
be able to fulfill its obligations. Nokia enters into collateral
agreements with most counterparties, which require
counterparties to post collateral against derivative receivables.
Investment decisions are based on strict creditworthiness and
maturity criteria as defined in the Treasury-related policies and
procedures. As a result of this investment policy approach and
active management of outstanding investment exposures,
Nokia has not been subject to any material credit losses in its
financial investments in the years presented. Due to the high
credit quality of Nokia’s financial investments, the expected
credit loss for these investments is deemed insignificant based
on 12 months’ expected credit losses at 31 December 2023.
For information on expected credit losses for customer-related
balances, refer to Note 4.5. Trade receivables and other
customer-related balances.
Nokia has restricted bank deposits primarily related to
employee benefits of EUR 119 million (EUR 122 million in 2022)
that are presented in other non-current financial assets.
Nokia has assessed the counterparty credit risk for these
financial assets and concluded that expected credit losses
are not significant.
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Outstanding non-current and current interest-bearing financial investments, cash equivalents and cash classified by credit
rating grades ranked in line with S&P Global Ratings categories at 31 December:
EURm
2023
Rating(1)
AAA
AA+ - AA-
A+ - A-
BBB+ - BBB-
Other
Total
2022
AAA
AA+ - AA-
A+ - A-
BBB+ - BBB-
Other
Cash equivalents and interest-bearing financial investments
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
Total(2)(3)
1 443
149
1 340
242
4
3 178
1 046
643
2 314
477
6
25
74
301
134
—
534
—
250
865
52
—
—
—
255
230
—
485
—
—
190
291
—
—
8
245
227
—
480
—
—
234
197
8
—
—
23
—
—
23
—
—
203
70
—
1 468
1 273
4 347
1 289
137
8 514
1 046
1 576
5 359
1 126
137
Cash
—
1 042
2 183
456
133
3 814
—
683
1 553
39
123
Total
(1) Bank Parent Company ratings are used here for bank groups. Actual bank subsidiary ratings may differ from the Bank Parent Company rating.
(2) Non-current and current interest-bearing financial investments and cash equivalents include bank deposits, structured deposits, investments in money market funds and
2 398
4 486
1 167
481
439
273
9 244
(3)
investments in fixed income instruments.
Instruments that include a call feature have been presented at their final maturities. Instruments that are contractually due beyond three months include EUR 332 million
(EUR 551 million in 2022) of instruments that have a call period of less than three months.
The following table sets out financial assets and liabilities subject to offsetting under enforceable master netting agreements
and similar arrangements at 31 December. To reconcile the items presented to the statement of financial position, items that
are not subject to offsetting would need to be included, refer to Note 5.3. Derivative and firm commitment assets and liabilities.
EURm
2023
Derivative assets
Derivative liabilities
Total
2022
Derivative assets
Derivative liabilities
Total
Related amounts not set off in the statement of financial position
Net amounts of financial assets/
(liabilities) presented in the
statement of financial position
Financial instruments
assets/(liabilities)
Cash collateral
(received)/pledged
Net amount
131
(285)
(154)
182
(496)
(314)
(115)
115
—
(158)
158
—
(15)
164
149
(20)
327
307
1
(6)
(5)
4
(11)
(7)
The financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting agreements and similar arrangements are not offset in the
statement of financial position as there is no intention to settle net or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is defined as financial distress or extraordinarily
high financing costs arising from a shortage of liquid funds in
a situation where outstanding debt needs to be refinanced
or where business conditions unexpectedly deteriorate and
require financing. Transactional liquidity risk is defined 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 readily available without endangering its value in order
to avoid uncertainty related to financial distress at all times.
Nokia aims to secure sufficient liquidity at all times through
efficient cash management and by investing primarily in highly
liquid money market investments. Depending on its overall
liquidity position, Nokia may pre-finance or refinance upcoming
debt maturities before contractual maturity dates. The
transactional liquidity risk is minimized by entering into
transactions where proper two-way quotes can be obtained
from the market. Nokia aims to ensure flexibility in funding
by maintaining committed and uncommitted credit lines.
Certain changes in financial liabilities do not have a direct
impact on Nokia’s liquidity position. A disaggregation of cash
and non-cash changes in financial liabilities has been presented
in the adjacent table.
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Nokia’s significant credit facilities and funding programs at 31 December:
Committed/uncommitted
Committed
Uncommitted
Uncommitted
Uncommitted
Total
Financing arrangement
Revolving Credit Facility(1)
Finnish Commercial Paper Programme
Euro-Commercial Paper Programme
Euro Medium Term Note Programme(2)
(1)
(2)
The facility has its maturity in June 2026, except for EUR 88 million having its maturity in June 2024.
All euro-denominated bonds have been issued under the Euro Medium Term Note Programme.
Currency
Nominal (million)
2023
2022
Utilized (million)
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
1 500
750
1 500
5 000
—
—
—
2 300
2 300
—
—
—
2 500
2 500
Changes in lease liabilities, interest-bearing liabilities and associated derivatives arising from financing activities:
EURm
1 January 2023
Cash flows
Non-cash changes:
Changes in foreign exchange rates
Changes in fair value
Reclassification between long-term and short-term
Additions(3)
Other
31 December 2023
1 January 2022
Cash flows
Non-cash changes:
Changes in foreign exchange rates
Changes in fair value
Reclassification between long-term and short-term
Additions(3)
Other
Long-term
interest-bearing
liabilities
Short-term
interest-bearing
liabilities
Derivatives held
to hedge long-
term
borrowings(1)
Lease liabilities(2)
4 249
(283)
(34)
83
(374)
—
(4)
3 637
4 537
(1)
69
(282)
(84)
—
10
228
(40)
(3)
—
374
—
(5)
554
116
27
1
—
84
—
—
246
(19)
1 042
(239)
25
(79)
—
—
1
174
53
7
(57)
243
—
—
—
(12)
—
—
206
—
997
1 009
(217)
8
—
—
242
—
Total
5 765
(581)
(24)
4
—
206
(8)
5 362
5 715
(184)
21
(39)
—
242
10
31 December 2022
4 249
228
246
1 042
5 765
(1)
(2)
(3)
Includes derivatives designated in fair value and cash flow hedge accounting relationships as well as derivatives not designated in hedge accounting relationship but hedging
identifiable long-term borrowing exposure.
Includes non-current and current lease liabilities.
Includes new lease contracts as well as modifications and remeasurements of existing lease contracts.
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loan commitments given and obtained. The line-by-line analysis does not directly reconcile with the statement of financial position.
EURm
Non-current financial assets
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Other non-current financial assets(1)
Current financial assets
Other current financial assets excluding derivatives(1)
Current interest-bearing financial investments(2)
Cash and cash equivalents(2)
Cash flows related to derivative financial assets net settled:
2023
Due
within 3
months
between 3 and
12 months
between 1
and 3 years
between 3
and 5 years
beyond 5
years
—
—
216
998
6 017
—
—
394
60
31
595
52
—
—
30
385
8
—
—
138
—
46
—
—
26
Total
779
114
247
1 593
6 263
2022
Due
within 3
months
between 3 and
12 months
between 1
and 3 years
between 3
and 5 years
beyond 5
years
5
—
7
—
376
30
275
2
207
2 146
4 947
77
946
31
—
—
—
—
136
200
Derivative contracts – receipts
(7)
(2)
(11)
(12)
(10)
(42)
—
—
—
—
Cash flows related to derivative financial assets gross settled:
Derivative contracts – receipts
Derivative contracts – payments
Trade receivables
Non-current financial and lease liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities
Long-term lease liabilities
Other non-current financial liabilities
Current financial and lease liabilities
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities
Short-term lease liabilities
Other financial liabilities excluding derivatives(3)
Cash flows related to derivative financial liabilities net settled:
8 407
(8 349)
3 834
1 582
(1 560)
1 316
358
(353)
184
6
(6)
—
—
—
—
10 353
(10 268)
5 334
9 170
(9 089)
4 885
2 109
(2 038)
1 004
297
(282)
123
20
(20)
2
(33)
—
—
(473)
(44)
(458)
(115)
(1 766)
(1 200)
—
—
(353)
(11)
(199)
(11)
(1 528)
(304)
(11)
(4 642)
(856)
(33)
(98)
(2 182)
(1 397)
—
—
(340)
(17)
(200)
—
(1 628)
(327)
—
(5 348)
(867)
(17)
(98)
(179)
(24)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(571)
(223)
(482)
(86)
(99)
(162)
(20)
—
—
—
5
(31)
(1)
—
—
—
7
—
—
—
(230)
(223)
(502)
7
(13)
(43)
—
—
(131)
(61)
(482)
Derivative contracts - payments
(4)
(29)
(41)
(12)
Cash flows related to derivative financial liabilities gross settled:
Derivative contracts – receipts
Derivative contracts – payments
Discounts without performance obligations
Trade payables
6 475
(6 553)
(151)
(3 154)
1 322
(1 353)
(212)
(204)
735
(806)
(40)
(64)
541
(551)
(1)
—
767
(858)
—
(1)
9 840
(10 121)
(404)
(3 423)
8 832
(8 992)
(205)
(4 561)
1 271
919
(1 303)
(1 003)
(211)
(165)
(121)
(3)
573
(542)
(2)
—
826
(778)
—
(1)
12 421
(12 618)
(539)
(4 730)
Total
767
78
284
3 092
5 509
—
11 596
(11 429)
6 014
104
46
—
—
195
—
—
—
—
Commitments given and obtained
Loan commitments given undrawn(4)
Loan commitments obtained undrawn(5)
(1) Other non-current financial assets and other current financial assets excluding derivatives include mainly customer financing-related loan receivables.
(2)
(3) Other financial liabilities excluding derivatives include a conditional obligation to China Huaxin presented in the earliest period as the exercise period is open.
(4)
(5)
Loan commitments given undrawn have been included in the earliest period in which they could be drawn or called.
Loan commitments obtained undrawn have been included based on the period in which they expire. These amounts include related commitment fees.
1 408
86
(1)
(1)
(4)
—
—
—
Instruments that include a call feature have been presented at their final maturities. Instruments that are contractually due beyond three months include EUR 332 million (EUR 551 million in 2022) of instruments that have a call period of less than three months.
—
—
(5)
1 493
(13)
(1)
(13)
(3)
—
80
—
1 410
—
—
(26)
1 486
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Other
information
This section contains information on
Nokia’s off-balance sheet commitments
and contingencies, Group structure and related
party transactions, as well as post reporting
date events.
6.1. Commitments, contingencies and legal
proceedings
Contractual obligations
EURm
2023
Purchase obligations
Lease commitments(1)
2022
Purchase obligations
Lease commitments(1)
Within 1 year
1-5 years
More than 5
years
3 630
—
5 308
—
767
54
509
31
14
570
79
192
(1) Relates to lease contracts that had not yet commenced as at the reporting date.
At 31 December 2023, Nokia has potential undiscounted future
lease payments of EUR 838 million (EUR 807 million in 2022)
relating to extension options not expected to be exercised and
EUR 33 million (EUR 15 million in 2022) relating to termination
options expected to be exercised that are not included in the
lease liability.
Guarantees and financing commitments
The contingent liabilities in the table below represent the
maximum principal amount of guarantees and financing
commitments, and do not reflect management’s expected
outcomes.
EURm
2023
2022
Guarantees on behalf of Group companies
Guarantees issued by financial institutions
Commercial guarantees(1)
Non-commercial guarantees
Corporate guarantees(2)
Commercial guarantees(1)
Non-commercial guarantees
Financing commitments
Customer finance commitments(3)
Venture fund commitments(4)
1 477
1 238
615
538
325
35
5
381
504
32
26
433
(1) Commercial guarantees are guarantees that are issued in the normal course of
business to Nokia’s customers for the performance of Nokia’s obligations under
supply agreements; these include tender bonds, performance bonds and warranty
bonds.
(2) Corporate guarantees are guarantees with a primary obligation that are issued to
Nokia’s customers and other third parties.
(3) Customer finance commitments are available under customer loan facilities.
(4)
Availability of the facility depends on the borrower’s continuing compliance with the
agreed financial and operational covenants, and other administrative terms of the
facility. The loan facilities are primarily available to fund purchases of network
infrastructure equipment and services. Refer to Note 4.5. Trade receivables and
other customer-related balances.
As a limited partner in NGP Capital and certain other funds making technology-
related investments, Nokia is committed to capital contributions and entitled to
cash distributions according to the respective partnership agreements and
underlying fund activities. In January 2022, Nokia agreed on a capital commitment
of USD 400 million to NGP Capital’s Fund V. The fund’s emphasis on companies
developing emerging 5G use cases for industrial and business transformation aligns
closely with Nokia’s technology leadership vision and its efforts to maximize the
value shift towards cloud. Per industry standard practice, the capital will be called
throughout the 10-year lifecycle of the fund.
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Accounting policies
Nokia discloses ongoing legal matters that relate to possible obligations whose existence
will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future
events not wholly within the control of Nokia. These matters are assessed continually to
determine whether an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits has become
probable so as to recognize a provision.
Nokia is and will likely continue to be subject to various legal proceedings that arise from time
to time, including proceedings related to intellectual property, antitrust, commercial disputes,
product liability, environmental issues, tax, health and safety, employment and wrongful
discharge, sales and marketing practices, international trade, securities, privacy matters and
compliance. While management does not expect any of the legal proceedings it is currently
aware of to have a material adverse effect on Nokia’s financial position, litigation is inherently
unpredictable and Nokia may in the future receive judgments or enter into settlements that
could have a material adverse effect on its results or cash flows.
Litigation and proceedings
Mass labor litigation in Brazil
Nokia is defending against a number of labor claims in various Brazilian labor courts. Plaintiffs are
former employees whose contracts were terminated after Nokia exited from certain managed
services contracts. The claims mainly relate to payments made under, or in connection with,
the terminated labor contracts. Nokia has closed the majority of the court cases through
settlement or judgment.
Asbestos litigation in the United States
Nokia is defending approximately 300 asbestos-related matters, at various stages of litigation.
The claims are based on premises liability, products liability, and contractor liability. The claims
also involve plaintiffs allegedly diagnosed with various diseases, including but not limited to
asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Intellectual property rights litigation
Continental
In 2019, Continental Automotive Systems (Continental) brought breach of FRAND (fair,
reasonable and non-discriminatory terms) and antitrust claims against Nokia and others.
The antitrust claims were dismissed. In 2022, this decision became final after Continental
lost on appeal and reconsideration requests. Continental also brought breach of contract and
FRAND-related claims against Nokia in 2021. In 2023, Nokia’s motion to dismiss was granted
in part and denied in part, and the action is proceeding on the remaining claims at this time.
OPPO
In 2021, Nokia commenced patent infringement proceedings against OPPO, OnePlus and Realme
in several countries in Asia and Europe. OPPO responded by filing invalidation actions and patent
infringement actions against Nokia in Germany, China and Finland and actions in China against
Nokia relating to standard essential patent licensing issues. In January 2024, Nokia announced
that it has concluded a multi-year patent cross-license agreement with OPPO. Under the
agreement OPPO will make royalty payments, along with catch-up payments to cover the periods
of non-payment. The agreement resolves all pending patent litigation between the parties,
in all jurisdictions.
vivo
In 2022, Nokia commenced patent infringement proceedings against vivo in Germany and
several countries in Asia. Vivo responded by filing a number of patent infringement actions
against Nokia equipment in Germany and China. They also filed an action in China against Nokia
relating to standard essential patent licensing issues. In February 2024, Nokia announced that it
has concluded a multi-year patent cross-license agreement with vivo. Under the agreement vivo
will make royalty payments, along with catch-up payments to cover the periods of non-payment.
The agreement resolves all pending patent litigation between the parties, in all jurisdictions.
Amazon
In 2023, Nokia commenced patent infringement proceedings against Amazon in Brazil,
Germany, the European Unified Patent Court, India, the United Kingdom and the United States
(International Trade Commission/District Court). Across these actions, more than 30 patents
are in suit, covering video-related technologies implemented in Amazon’s services and devices.
HP
In 2023, Nokia commenced patent infringement proceedings against HP in Brazil, Germany, the
European Unified Patent Court and the United States (International Trade Commission/District
Court). Across these actions, there are 14 patents in suit, covering video coding technologies
implemented in HP’s products.
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6.2. Group companies
The Group’s subsidiaries at 31 December 2023:
Country of incorporation
Company name
Finland
Comptel Communications Oy
Comptel Oy
Nokia Innovations Oy
Nokia Investments Oy
Nokia Solutions and Networks Asset Management Oy
Nokia Solutions and Networks Branch Operations Oy
Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
Nokia Technologies Oy
Nokia Teknologia Oy
Afghanistan
Nokia Siemens Networks Afghanistan LLC
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Nokia Algerie Sarl
Alcatel-Lucent Angola, Limitada
Nokia Solutions and Networks Argentina S.A.
Nokia Solutions and Networks CJSC
Nokia Services Pty Limited
Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty Ltd
Radio Frequency Systems Pty Limited
Austria
IRIS Telecommunication Austria GmbH
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Nokia Solutions and Networks Holding Österreich GmbH
Nokia Solutions and Networks Österreich GmbH
Nokia Solutions and Networks Baku LLC
Nokia Solutions and Networks Bangladesh Limited
Nokia Bell NV
Nokia Solutions and Networks Bolivia S.A.
Nokia Solutions and Networks d.o.o. Banja Luka
Nokia Solutions and Networks d.o.o., Sarajevo
Brazil
Alcatel Submarine Networks Brazil Ltda.
Bulgaria
Cabo Verde
Nokia Solutions and Networks do Brasil Telecomunicações Ltda.
RFS Brasil Telecomunicacoes Ltda.
Nokia Solutions and Networks EOOD
Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks (Cabo Verde), Lda
Parent
holding
%
Group
ownership
interest %
—
—
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
100.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
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Country of incorporation
Cameroon
Company name
Societe de Telecommunication Camerounaise - Sotelcam
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Nokia Canada Inc.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Chile Ltda.
Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell Information Products Co., Ltd.
Hunan Huanuo Technology Co., Ltd.
Lucent Technologies Investment Co., Ltd.
Lucent Technologies Qingdao Telecommunications Systems Ltd.
Nokia (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.
Nokia Networks (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.
Nokia Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd.(1)
Nokia Shanghai Bell Software Co., Ltd.
Nokia Solutions and Networks (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Nokia Solutions and Networks (Suzhou) Supply Chain Service
Co., Ltd.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Investment (China) Co., Ltd.
Nokia Solutions and Networks System Technology (Beijing)
Co., Ltd.
Nokia Technologies (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
RFS Radio Frequency Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
RFS Radio Frequency Systems (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Colombia Ltda.
Alcatel Centroamerica S.A.
Nokia Costa Rica S.A.
Croatia
Nokia Solutions and Networks d.o.o.
Czech Republic
Nokia Solutions and Networks Czech Republic, s.r.o.
Denmark
Alcatel Submarine Networks Denmark ApS
Dominican Republic
Nokia Dominican Republic, S.A.S.
Nokia Denmark A/S
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Nokia Solutions and Networks Ecuador S.A.
Nokia Egypt S.A.E.
Nokia El Salvador, S.A. de C.V.
Nokia Solutions and Networks OÜ
Parent
holding
%
Group
ownership
interest %
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
99.6
100.0
100.0
50.0
50.0
100.0
51.0
100.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
50.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
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Country of incorporation
Company name
France
Alcatel Lucent
Alcatel Submarine Networks
Alcatel Submarine Networks Marine
Camilec
Evolium
Nokia Networks France
Nokia Participations
Nokia Participations Chine
Nokia Submarine Networks Holding
Radio Frequency Systems France
Germany
Alcatel SEL Unterstützungs GmbH
ATG Germany GmbH
IRIS Telecommunication GmbH
Nokia Asset Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
Nokia Display Technics GmbH i.L.
Nokia Electronics Bochum GmbH i.L.
Nokia Kunststofftechnik GmbH i.L.
Nokia Solutions and Networks GmbH & Co. KG
Nokia Solutions and Networks International Holding GmbH
Nokia Solutions and Networks Management GmbH
Nokia Technology GmbH
Nokia Unterstützungsgesellschaft mbH
Radio Frequency Systems GmbH
RFS Holding GmbH
Nokia Solutions and Networks Hellas Single Member S.A.
Nokia Operations de Guatemala, S.A.
Alcatel Submarine Networks Hong Kong Limited
Nokia Hong Kong Limited
Nokia Shanghai Bell (Hong Kong) Limited
Greece
Guatemala
Hong Kong
Hungary
Nokia Solutions and Networks Kft.
India
Comptel Communications India Private Limited
Nokia Solutions and Networks TraffiCOM Kft.
Nokia India Private Limited
100.0
100.0
Nokia Solutions and Networks India Private Limited
RFS India Telecom Private Limited
Indonesia
P.T. Lucent Technologies Network Systems Indonesia
PT Nokia Solutions and Networks Indonesia
—
—
—
—
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
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Parent
holding
%
Group
ownership
interest %
Country of incorporation
Company name
Parent
holding
%
Group
ownership
interest %
Pishahang Communications Networks Development Company
(Private Joint Stock)
—
90.0
Nokatus Insurance Company Designated Activity Company (DAC)
100.0
100.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
99.0
100.0
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Nokia Ireland Limited
Nokia Solutions and Networks Israel Ltd.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Italia S.p.A.
Nokia Solutions and Networks S.p.A.
RFS Italia SRL
Nokia Jamaica Limited
Nokia Innovations Japan G.K.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Japan G.K.
Kazakhstan
"Nokia Solutions and Networks Kazakhstan" LLP
Kenya
Kuwait
Alcatel-Lucent East Africa Limited
Nokia Solutions and Networks Kuwait W.L.L
Lao Peoples
Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lithuania
Malaysia
Nokia Shanghai Bell Lao Sole Co. Ltd.
Nokia Solutions and Networks SIA
UAB Nokia Solutions and Networks
Comptel Communications Sdn Bhd
Mexico
Nokia Operations de México S.A. de C.V.
Nokia Services and Networks Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Moldova
Morocco
Myanmar
Radio Frequency Systems de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
"Nokia Solutions and Networks" S.R.L.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Morocco SARL
Nokia Solutions and Networks Myanmar Limited
Netherlands
Alcatel-Lucent RT International B.V.
Alcatel-Lucent Services International B.V.
Nokia Solutions and Networks B.V.
SRA Computer C.V.
New Zealand
Nokia New Zealand Limited
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Lucent Technologies Nicaragua, S.A.
Alcatel-Lucent Nigeria Limited
Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria Ltd.
Norway
Alcatel Submarine Networks Norway AS
Nokia Solutions and Networks Norge AS
Pakistan
Alcatel-Lucent Pakistan Limited
Nokia Solutions and Networks Pakistan (Private) Limited
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
49.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
90.0
100.0
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Country of incorporation
Company name
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Nokia Paraguay S.A.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Peru S.A.
Comptel Palvelut Philippines Inc.
Lucent Technologies Philippines Inc.
Nokia Shanghai Bell Philippines, Inc.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Philippines, Inc.
Nokia Technology Center Philippines, Inc.
Poland
IRIS Telecommunication Poland sp. z o.o.
Nokia Solutions and Networks sp. z o.o.
Portugal
Alcatel-Lucent Portugal, S.A.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Portugal S.A.
Puerto Rico
Nokia Puerto Rico Inc.
Romania
Russia
Nokia Networks S.R.L.
AO "Nokia Solutions and Networks"
OOO "Nokia Solutions and Networks"
OOO "RTK - Network Technologies"
Saudi Arabia
Alcatel-Lucent Saudi Arabia Co., Ltd.
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Nokia Arabia Limited
Nokia West and Central Africa SA
Nokia Solutions and Networks Serbia d.o.o. Beograd
Nokia Solutions and Networks Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Radio Frequency Systems (S) Pte Ltd
Nokia Slovakia, A.S.
Nokia Solutions and Networks, telekomunikacijske resitve, d.o.o.
South Africa
Nokia Solutions and Networks South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Nokia South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Radio Frequency Systems Africa (Pty) Ltd
South Korea
Nokia Solutions and Networks Korea Ltd.
Spain
Nokia Spain, S.A.
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Nokia Transformation, Engineering & Consulting Services
Spain S.L.U.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Lanka (Private) Limited
Nokia Solutions and Networks AB
Switzerland
Alcatel-Lucent Trade International AG
Nokia Solutions and Networks Schweiz AG
Taiwan
Nokia Solutions and Networks Taiwan Co., Ltd.
Taiwan International Standard Electronics Limited
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Parent
holding
%
Group
ownership
interest %
Country of incorporation
Company name
Parent
holding
%
Group
ownership
interest %
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Nokia Solutions and Networks Tanzania Limited
Nokia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Nokia Solutions and Networks CCC
Nokia Solutions and Networks Tunisia SA
50.0
Turkey
Alcatel Lucent Teletas Telekomunikasyon A.S.
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
IRIS Telekomünikasyon Mühendislik Hizmetleri A.S.
Nokia Solutions Networks Iletisim A.S.
Ukraine
LLC "Nokia Solutions and Networks Ukraine"
United Arab Emirates
Alcatel Lucent Middle East and North Africa DMCC
Nokia Networks LLC
Nokia Solutions and Networks AE FZ-LLC
Nokia Solutions and Networks LLC - OPC
99.2
United Kingdom
Alcatel IP Networks Limited
100.0
100.0
49.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Alcatel Submarine Networks UK Ltd
Alcatel-Lucent Centro Caribbean Holding Limited
Apertio Limited
IRIS Service Delivery UK Ltd
Mesaplexx Limited
Nokia UK Limited
R.F.S. (UK) Limited
STC
50.0
United States
Alcatel Submarine Networks USA Inc.
100.0
100.0
100.0
69.9
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
60.0
Alcatel-Lucent International Holdings Inc.
Bell Laboratories Inc.
Intellisync LLC
Lucent Technologies GRL LLC
MRAC, Inc.
Nassau Metals Corporation
Nokia Apps Distribution LLC
Nokia Federal Solutions LLC
Nokia Innovations US LLC
Nokia Investment Management Corporation
Nokia of America Corporation
Nokia US Holdings Inc.
SAC AE Design Group, Inc.
SAC Wireless of CA, Inc.
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
65.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
50.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
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Country of incorporation
Company name
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
SAC Wireless, LLC
Western Electric Company Incorporated
Zyzyx LLC
Nokia Uruguay S.A.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Tashkent LLC
Alcatel de Venezuela C.A.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Venezuela C.A.
Vietnam
Alcatel-Lucent Vietnam Limited
Parent
holding
%
Group
ownership
interest %
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Nokia Solutions and Networks Technical Services Vietnam
Company Limited
—
100.0
(1) Nokia Group owns 50% plus 1 share of Nokia Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd. with China Huaxin, an entity controlled by the Chinese
government, holding the remaining ownership interests. Nokia Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd. is the parent company of the Nokia Shanghai
Bell Group (NSB Group). Refer to Note 6.3. Significant partly-owned subsidiaries.
The Group's associated companies and joint ventures at 31 December 2023:
Country of incorporation
Company name
Finland
Austria
China
Cuba
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Netherlands
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
United States
HMD Global Oy
TETRON Sicherheitsnetz Errichtungs-und BetriebsgmbH
Alcatel Shenyang Telecommunication Co., Ltd.
Fujian FUNO Mobile Communication Technology Co.,Ltd.
Shanghai Alcatel Network Support Systems Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Bell Technical Co., Ltd.
Copal, S.A.
Cibair
III - V LAB
Logistics Warehousing Systems GmbH
TD Tech Holding Limited
MobiRail V.O.F.
ITT Nigeria Limited
Nokia Solutions and Networks Al-Saudia Co. Limited
MobileMedia Ideas LLC
Parent
holding %
Group
ownership
interest %
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
10.0
35.0
27.5
49.0
25.5
20.0
49.0
19.0
40.0
20,0
51.0
50.0
40.0
49.0
40.0
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6.3. Significant partly-owned subsidiaries
Nokia holds an ownership interest of 50% plus one share in Nokia Shanghai Bell’s parent
company, Nokia Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd. (NSB), with China Huaxin Post & Telecommunication
Economy Development Center (China Huaxin) holding the remaining ownership interests. Nokia
applied judgment to conclude that it is able to control NSB based on an assessment of various
factors including the ability to nominate key management personnel, decision-making related
to the management of NSB operations and Nokia’s exposure to variable returns from NSB.
In 2017, Nokia entered into a contractual arrangement providing China Huaxin with the right to
fully transfer its ownership interest in NSB to Nokia and Nokia with the right to purchase China
Huaxin’s ownership interest in NSB in exchange for a future cash settlement. To reflect this,
Nokia derecognized the non-controlling interest balance related to NSB and recognized a
financial liability based on the estimated future cash settlement to acquire China Huaxin’s ownership
interest. In 2023, the contractual arrangement was extended until 30 June 2024. If it expires
unexercised, Nokia will derecognize the financial liability and record non-controlling interest
equal to its share of NSB’s net assets with any difference recorded within shareholders’ equity.
The measurement of the financial liability is complex as it involves estimation of the option
exercise price and the distribution of excess cash balances upon exercise. In 2023, Nokia
recognized a EUR 2 million loss (EUR 11 million gain in 2022) in financial income and expenses
to reflect a change in the estimated future cash settlement. At 31 December 2023, the
expected future cash settlement amounted to EUR 455 million (EUR 482 million in 2022).
Financial information for the Nokia Shanghai Bell Group
Financial information below is presented after elimination of intercompany transactions between
entities within the Nokia Shanghai Bell Group but before elimination of intercompany
transactions with the rest of the Nokia Group.
EURm
Summarized income statement
Net sales(1)
Operating loss
Loss for the year
Loss for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Non-controlling interests(2)
Summarized statement of financial position
Non-current assets
Non-current liabilities
Non-current net assets
Current assets(3)
Current liabilities
Current net assets
Net assets(4)
Non-controlling interests(2)
Summarized statement of cash flows
Net cash flows from operating activities
Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities
Net cash flows used in financing activities
Translation differences
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
2023
2022
979
1 316
(6)
(26)
(26)
—
400
(100)
300
(149)
(148)
(148)
—
487
(129)
358
1 642
1 939
(900)
(1 185)
742
754
1 042
1 112
—
—
51
2
(41)
(38)
(26)
38
(33)
(4)
(8)
(7)
Includes EUR 19 million (EUR 29 million in 2022) net sales to other Nokia Group entities.
(1)
(2) Based on the contractual arrangement with China Huaxin, Nokia does not recognize any non-controlling interest in NSB.
(3)
(4)
Includes a total of EUR 700 million (EUR 725 million in 2022) of cash and cash equivalents.
The distribution of the profits of NSB requires the passing of a special resolution by more than two-thirds of its shareholders,
subject to a requirement that at least 50% of the after-tax distributable profits are distributed as dividends each year.
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Transactions with pension funds
Nokia has borrowings of EUR 37 million (EUR 37 million in 2022) from Nokia
Unterstützungsgesellschaft mbH, Nokia’s German pension fund, a separate legal entity. The loan
bears interest at the rate of 6% per annum and its duration is pending until further notice by the
loan counterparties who have the right to terminate the loan with a 90-day notice. The loan is
included in short-term interest-bearing liabilities in the statement of financial position. For more
information on Nokia’s post-employment benefit plans, refer to Note 3.4. Pensions and other
post-employment benefits.
Transactions with the Group Leadership Team and the Board of Directors
No loans were granted to the members of the Group Leadership Team and the Board of
Directors in 2023, 2022 or 2021. For information on remuneration of Nokia’s key management
personnel, refer to Note 3.2. Remuneration of key management.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
6.4. Related party transactions
Nokia has related party transactions with its subsidiaries, associated companies, joint ventures
and pension funds as well as the management and the Board of Directors. Transactions and
balances between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. For more information on
principles of consolidation and principal Group companies, refer to Note 1.2. General accounting
policies, and Note 6.2. Principal Group companies, respectively.
Transactions with associated companies and joint ventures
EURm
Sales
Purchases
Trade receivables
Trade payables
2023
46
(141)
18
(31)
2022
74
(127)
36
(26)
2021
87
(144)
45
(29)
Investments in associated companies and joint ventures are individually immaterial.
In 2016, Nokia entered into a strategic agreement with HMD Global Oy (HMD) granting HMD an
exclusive global license to create Nokia branded mobile phones and tablets for ten years. Under
the agreement, Nokia receives royalty payments from HMD for sales of Nokia branded mobile
phones and tablets, covering both brand and patent licensing. In August 2023, Nokia and HMD
amended the licensing agreement so that HMD’s exclusive license to create Nokia branded
devices will expire by March 2026. Nokia has held an ownership interest in HMD since 2020
which it has accounted for as an investment in associate. In 2023, Nokia recorded an impairment
loss of EUR 28 million related to its investment in HMD in the share of result of associates and
joint ventures.
Nokia holds a 51% ownership interest in TD Tech Holding Limited (“TD Tech HK”), a Hong Kong
based joint venture holding company which Nokia has accounted for as an investment in
associate. In 2023, TD Tech HK has entered into an agreement to divest the entire business
of the joint venture through the sale of TD Tech HK’s operating subsidiaries to a consortium
consisting of Huawei Technologies, Chengdu High-tech Investment Group and other buyers. The
closing of the transaction is conditional upon receiving regulatory approvals for the transaction
and is expected in 2024. Following the transaction, Nokia will exit from its shareholding in TD
Tech HK. Nokia expects to record a gain on the contemplated transactions. At 31 December
2023, the carrying amount of Nokia’s investment in TD Tech HK is included in assets held for
sale in the statement of financial position.
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Parent Company income statement
For the year ended 31 December
EURm
Net sales(1)
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Other operating income
Other operating expenses
Operating (loss)/profit
Financial income and expenses
Income from non-current investments
Interest and other financial income
Interest and other financial expenses
Gain on sale of shares and businesses
Total financial income and expenses
Profit before appropriations and tax
Appropriations
Group contributions
Profit before tax
Income tax
Profit for the year
Note
2023
1
—
1
(59)
7
(7)
2022
473
(9)
464
(54)
7
(3)
(58)
414
411
638
401
375
(654)
(262)
—
395
337
2
516
930
—
(560)
337
9
346
370
8
378
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
(1) Net sales from Nokia Technologies segment. In December 2022, a licensee exercised a contractual option to extend the license agreement for the remaining life of the licensed
patents, making it in substance a perpetual license. As a result, the company has recognized all the remaining revenue related to the License Agreement during the year.
After the 2022 revenue recognition, Nokia will no longer recognize revenue in relation to this agreement in future periods.
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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2023
2022
EURm
Note
2023
2022
Parent Company statement of financial position
At 31 December
EURm
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible rights
Total intangible assets
Land and water areas
Buildings
Machinery and equipment
Other tangible assets
Assets under construction
Total tangible assets
Investments in subsidiaries
7
7
7
7
7
2
2
9
69
1
4
3
86
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Share premium
Fair value and other reserves
2
2
9
72
Reserve for invested unrestricted equity
2
4
—
Retained earnings
Profit for the year
Total equity
87
Provisions
8
18 695
18 695
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Other non-current financial investments
Total investments
Non-current loan receivables from Group companies
Non-current loan receivables from other companies
Other non-current receivables
Deferred tax assets
Total other non-current assets
Total non-current assets
Current assets
Accounts receivable from Group companies
Accounts receivable from other companies
Current loan receivables from Group companies
Other financial assets from Group companies
Other financial assets from other companies
Prepaid expenses and accrued income from Group companies
Prepaid expenses and accrued income from other companies
Current interest-bearing financial investments
Total current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
8, 13
8, 13
13
13
13
13, 14
13, 14
9
9
13
13
715
1
697
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities
1
Total non-current liabilities
19 411
19 393
Current liabilities
2 714
2 778
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities to Group companies
1
28
19
1
26
7
2 762
22 261
2 812
22 294
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities to other companies
Group contribution liabilities to Group companies
Other financial liabilities to Group companies
Other financial liabilities to other companies
Accounts payable to Group companies
Accounts payable to other companies
61
1
17
1
Accrued expenses and other liabilities to Group companies
Accrued expenses and other liabilities to other companies
2 362
4 668
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities
101
131
101
490
1 512
4 759
4 048
270
182
111
510
3 076
8 835
3 357
31 068
34 486
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10
10
10
10
10
11
246
46
21
246
46
31
14 849
15 091
1 394
346
1 628
378
16 902
17 419
47
48
12, 13
3 383
3 383
3 984
3 984
12, 13
12, 13
13
13
15
15
9 228
11 004
475
—
88
740
54
20
43
88
103
560
182
978
58
19
49
82
10 736
14 119
31 068
13 035
17 019
34 486
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2022
EURm
2023
2022
346
(343)
6
(9)
16
(411)
59
(4)
—
(37)
(5)
—
(39)
589
(651)
1
(1)
(101)
378
143
6
(8)
(87)
(401)
73
—
560
43
(166)
(316)
82
264
(243)
10
(7)
106
Purchase of shares in subsidiary companies and current financial
investments
Dividends received
Proceeds from disposal of businesses
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and other
intangible assets
Proceeds from/(payments of) other non-current receivables
Proceeds from current receivables
Purchase of non-current investments
Proceeds from non-current investments
Purchase of current investments
Proceeds from current investments
Net cash from/(used in) investing activities
Purchase of own shares
(Payments of)/proceeds from long-term borrowings
(Payments of)/proceeds from short-term borrowings
Dividends paid
Group contributions, net
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents as of January 1
Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
—
411
—
(5)
4
4
2 471
(290)
190
(1 487)
3 156
4 454
(300)
(300)
(1 890)
(612)
(560)
(3 662)
691
3 357
4 048
(34)
401
2
(2)
2
(64)
423
(763)
14
(2 783)
2 273
(531)
(300)
4
262
(337)
(360)
(731)
(1 156)
4 513
3 357
Parent Company statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 December
EURm
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit for the year
Adjustments, total
Depreciation and amortization
Income tax
Financial income and expenses, net
Other financial items
Share-based payment
Gain/loss of sold assets
Group contributions
Change in net working capital
Increase/(decrease) in accounts receivable
Decrease in non-interest-bearing short-term liabilities
Decrease in non-interest-bearing long-term liabilities
Cash from operations
Interest received
Interest paid
Other financial income and expenses received, net
Income taxes received, net
Net cash (used in)/from operating activities
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1. Accounting principles
Basis of presentation
Nokia Corporation (Parent Company) is responsible for
arranging Nokia’s internal financing. Changes in the internal
and external financing needs arising from changes in operative
and organizational models affect the Parent Company’s
financial position.
Parent Company financial statements are prepared in
accordance with the Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS).
Parent Company applies Chapter 5 section 2a of the Finnish
Accounting Act to the recognition, measurement and
presentation of derivative contracts and other financial
instruments, as applicable, and thus applies the same
accounting policies as in the consolidated financial statements.
Parent Company has one branch which is located in
Switzerland: Nokia Oyj, Succursale de Lancy. The branch is
included in the Parent Company’s financial statements. For
the full list of all Group companies, refer to Note 6.2. Group
companies in the consolidated financial statements.
Revenue recognition
The Parent Company provides its customers with licenses to
intellectual property (IP) by granting customers rights to use
the Parent Company’s IP in their products. When the Parent
Company grants customers rights to use IP in their products,
the associated license fee revenue is recognized in accordance
with the substance of the relevant agreements. In the majority
of cases, Nokia retains obligations to continue to develop
the licensed assets during the contract term, and therefore
revenue is recognized pro rata over the period during which the
Parent Company is expected to perform. Recognition of the
revenue as pro rata over the term of the license is considered
the most faithful depiction of the Parent Company’s
satisfaction of the performance obligation as the IP being
licensed to the customer includes new inventions patented
by the Parent Company that are highly interdependent and
interrelated and created through continuous R&D efforts that
are relatively stable throughout the year. In some contracts,
the Parent Company has no remaining obligations to perform
after granting a license to the initial IP, and licensing fees are
non-refundable. In these cases, revenue is recognized at the
beginning of the license term.
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Foreign currency translation
Financial statements of the Parent Company are presented
in euro. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at
exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions. For
practical reasons, a rate that approximates the actual rate at
the date of the transaction is often used. Monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the
exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period.
Foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in financial
income and expenses.
Share-based payments
The Parent Company offers three types of equity-settled
share-based compensation plans for employees: performance
shares, restricted shares and the employee share purchase
plan. Share-based compensation is recognized as an expense
when the shares are delivered. The settlement covers taxes
and similar charges incurred.
Pensions
Contributions to pension plans are expensed in the period to
which the contributions relate. Pension expenses are reported
according to the local legislation.
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated
amortization. Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost
less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation and amortization
are recorded on a straight-line basis over the expected useful
lives of the assets as follows:
Intangible assets
Buildings
Machinery and equipment
3–7 years
20–33 years
3–10 years
Land and water areas are not depreciated.
Classification and measurement of financial assets
Investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost or at cost less
accumulated impairment , if the estimated future revenue
generated by the investment is expected to be permanently
lower than the acquisition cost. Interest-bearing financial
assets with Group Companies are carried at nominal value and
not in excess of their probable value. Derivative assets are
classified at fair value through profit and loss. The Parent
Company classifies its other financial assets into the following
categories: financial assets measured at amortized cost,
financial assets measured at fair value through fair value
reserve and financial assets measured at fair value through
profit and loss. The selection of the appropriate category is
made based on both the Parent Company’s business model for
managing the financial asset and on the contractual cash flow
characteristics of the asset.
The business model for managing financial assets is defined on
a portfolio level. The business model must be observable on a
practical level by the way the business is managed. The cash
flows of financial assets measured at amortized cost are solely
payments of principal and interest. These assets are held within
a business model that has an objective to hold assets to collect
contractual cash flows. Financial assets measured at fair value
through fair value reserve have cash flows that are solely
payments of principal and interest, and these assets are held
within a business model that has an objective that is achieved
both by holding financial assets to collect contractual cash
flows and selling financial assets. Financial assets measured at
fair value through profit and loss are assets that do not fall in
either of these two categories. Additionally, the accounting
for financial assets depends on whether the financial asset
is part of a hedging relationship (see the section on hedge
accounting below).
All purchases and sales of financial assets are recorded on the
trade date, i.e. when the Parent Company commits to purchase
or sell the asset. A financial asset is derecognized when
substantially all the risks and rewards related to the financial
asset have been transferred to a third party that assumes
control of the financial asset.
Interest-bearing financial investments
The Parent Company invests a portion of the corporate cash
needed to cover the projected cash outflows of its ongoing
business operations in highly liquid, interest-bearing
investments. Interest-bearing financial investments may
include investments measured at amortized cost and
investments measured at fair value through profit and loss.
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments are
investments in highly liquid corporate bonds that are long-term
in nature based on their initial maturity and are initially
measured at fair value and in subsequent periods measured
at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
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Current interest-bearing financial investments in bank
deposits, as well as fixed income and money market securities
with initial maturity or put feature longer than three months
that have characteristics of solely payments of principal and
interest and are not part of structured investments, are
managed in a portfolio with a business model of holding
investments to collect principal and interest and are measured
at amortized cost using the effective interest method. These
investments are executed with the main purpose of collecting
contractual cash flows and principal repayments. However,
investments are sold from time to time for liquidity
management and market risk mitigation purposes.
Current interest-bearing financial investments may also include
money market funds that do not qualify as cash equivalents,
investments acquired for trading purposes, investment
structures consisting of securities traded in combination with
derivatives with complementing and typically offsetting risk
factors and other investments that have cash flows not being
solely payments of principal and interest. These investments
are executed with the purpose of collecting contractual
cash flows and principal repayments as well as for capital
appreciation and can be sold at any time. These investments
are classified as fair value through profit or loss, with fair value
adjustments, foreign exchange gains and losses and realized
gains and losses recognized in financial income and expenses
in the income statement. The fair values of these investments
are based on publicly available market information.
Corporate cash investments in bank deposits used as collateral
for derivative transactions are measured at amortized cost
using the effective interest method.
Loans receivables from Group Companies
Loans are subject to quarterly review as to their collectability
and available collateral. An allowance is made if a loan is
deemed not to be fully recoverable. The related cost is
recognized in financial expenses to reflect the shortfall
between the carrying amount and the present value of the
expected future cash flows. Interest income on loan receivables
is recognized in financial income.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand
as well as highly liquid, fixed-income and money-market
investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of
cash with maturities at acquisition of three months or less, as
well as bank deposits with maturities or contractual call periods
at acquisition of three months or less. Due to the high credit
quality and short-term nature of these investments, there is
an insignificant risk of change in value. Investments in money-
market funds that have a risk profile consistent with the
aforementioned criteria are also classified as cash equivalents.
Impairment of financial assets
Loss allowance for expected credit losses is recognized on
financial assets measured at amortized cost, financial assets
measured at fair value through fair value reserve, interest-
bearing assets with Group companies, financial guarantee
contracts and loan commitments. The Parent Company
continuously assesses its financial instruments on a forward-
looking basis and accounts for the changes in expected credit
losses on a quarterly basis. Refer to Note 4.5 Trade receivables
and other customer-related balances in the consolidated
financial statements.
Classification and measurement of financial liabilities
The Parent Company classifies derivative liabilities at fair value
through profit and loss and all other financial liabilities at
nominal value.
Interest-bearing liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities, including the current portion
of long-term interest-bearing liabilities and collaterals for
derivative transactions, are measured at nominal value.
Transaction costs are initially recognized as prepaid expenses
and amortized to the income statement over the life of the
instrument. Foreign exchange gains and losses as well as
interest expenses are recognized in financial income and
expenses in the income statement.
Accounts payable
Accounts payable are carried at the invoiced amount.
Derivative financial instruments
Other financial assets and other financial liabilities are mainly
comprised of derivatives. They are recognized initially at fair
value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and
subsequently remeasured at fair value. The method of
recognizing the resulting gain or loss varies according to
whether the derivatives are designated and qualify under
hedge accounting.
Derivatives not designated in hedge accounting relationships
carried at fair value through profit and loss
Foreign exchange forward contracts are valued at market-
forward exchange rates at the reporting date. Changes in fair
value are measured by comparing these rates with the original
contract-forward rate. Currency options are valued at each
reporting date by using the Garman & Kohlhagen option
valuation model. Changes in fair value are recognized in
financial income and expenses in the income statement.
Fair values of forward rate agreements, interest rate options,
futures contracts and exchange-traded options are calculated
based on quoted market rates at each reporting date.
Discounted cash flow method is used to value interest rate
and cross-currency swaps. Changes in fair value are recognized
in financial income and expenses in the income statement.
Interest income or expense on interest rate derivatives is
accrued in the income statement during the financial year.
Hedge accounting
The Parent Company applies hedge accounting on certain
forward foreign exchange contracts, certain options or option
strategies, and interest rate derivatives. Qualifying options and
option strategies have zero net premium, or a net premium
paid. For option structures, the critical terms of the purchased
and written options are the same and the nominal amount of
the written option component is not greater than that of the
purchased option.
The Parent Company applies fair value hedge accounting to
reduce exposure to fair value fluctuations of interest-bearing
liabilities due to changes in interest rates and foreign exchange
rates. Interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps are used
aligned with the hedged items to hedge interest rate risk and
associated foreign exchange risk.
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3. Auditor’s fees
Deloitte Oy served as our auditor for the period January 1 to
December 31, 2023. The auditor is elected annually by our
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting for the financial
year commencing next after the election. The following table
presents fees by type paid to Deloitte’s network of firms for
the years ended 31 December.
EURm
Audit fees
Audit-related fees
Tax fees
Other fees
Total
Parent Company
Nokia Group
2023
2022
2023
10
—
—
—
10
10
—
—
—
10
20
2
1
—
23
2022
23
1
—
—
24
In 2023, Deloitte Oy performed non-audit services for
the Parent company for total fees of EUR 483 thousand
(EUR 261 thousand in 2022). These services included services
described in Auditing Act 1:1.2 § for EUR 24 thousand in 2023
(EUR 18 thousand in 2022) and other non-audit services
for EUR 459 thousand (EUR 243 thousand in 2022).
Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and
qualifying as fair value hedges, together with any changes in
the fair value of hedged liabilities attributable to the hedged
risk, are recorded in financial income and expenses in the
income statement. The Parent Company separates the foreign
currency basis spread from cross-currency swaps and excludes
it from the hedged risk as cost of hedging that is initially
recognized and subsequently measured at fair value and
recorded in cost of hedging reserve. If a hedge relationship
no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, hedge
accounting ceases, cost of hedging recorded in cost of
hedging reserve is immediately expensed and any fair value
adjustments made to the carrying amount of the hedged item
while the hedge was effective are recognized in financial
income and expenses in the income statement based on
the effective interest method.
The Parent Company also applies cash flow hedging to future
interest cash flows in foreign currency related to issued bonds.
These future interest cash flows are hedged with cross-
currency swaps that have been bifurcated and designated
partly as fair value hedges to hedge both foreign exchange and
the interest rate benchmark risk component of the issued bond
and partly as cash flow hedges to hedge the foreign exchange
risk related to the remaining portion of interest cash flows on
the issued bond. The accumulated gain or loss for the part of
these cross-currency swaps designated as cash flow hedges is
initially recorded in hedging reserve and reclassified to profit
or loss at the time when the related interest cash flows are
settled. The Parent Company separates the foreign currency
basis spread from cross-currency swaps and excludes it from
the hedge relationship as cost of hedging that is initially
recognized and subsequently measured at fair value and
recorded in cost of hedging reserve.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent it is probable
that future taxable profit will be available against which the
unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible
temporary differences can be utilized. The company continually
evaluates the probability of utilizing its deferred tax assets
and considers both positive and negative evidence in its
assessment. Evaluation takes into account that Finnish
Nokia entities can balance their taxable profits via the group
contribution system. At 31 December 2023, the company
has recognized deferred tax assets of EUR 19 million.
At 31 December 2023, the company had derecognized
deferred tax assets of EUR 12 million related to unused tax
credits and EUR 20 million related to deductible temporary
differences, the use of which was not considered probable
and no deferred tax asset has been therefore booked.
2. Personnel expenses
EURm
Salaries and wages
Share-based payments
Pension expenses
Social security expenses
Total
Average number of employees
Marketing
Administration
Total average
Number of employees at December 31
2023
29
1
6
1
37
2023
9
205
214
212
2022
37
6
6
1
50
2022
8
214
222
212
Management remuneration
Refer to Note 3.2. Remuneration of key management
personnel in the consolidated financial statements.
There were no loans granted to the members of the Nokia
Leadership Team and Board of Directors at 31 December 2023
or 2022.
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2022
(4)
3
10
9
(7)
—
15
8
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6. Income taxes
EURm
Other operating income
Rental income
Sale of building rights
Other income
Total
Other operating expenses
Russian exit write-off
Divestment provision
Loss on sale of other tangible assets
Other expenses
Total
5. Financial income and expenses
EURm
Income from non-current investments
Dividend income from Group companies
Total
Interest and other financial income
Interest income from Group companies
Interest income from other companies
Foreign exchange gains/losses, net
Other financial income from other companies
Gain on sale of shares and businesses
Total
Interest and other financial expenses
Interest expenses to Group companies
Interest expenses to other companies
Other financial expenses to other companies
Total
2023
2022
EURm
Current tax
Tax relating to previous financial years
Deferred tax
Total
3
4
—
7
(6)
—
—
(1)
(7)
3
—
4
7
—
(2)
(1)
—
(3)
2023
2022
411
411
440
170
22
6
—
401
401
235
63
55
22
2
638
377
(462)
(179)
(13)
(654)
(115)
(128)
(19)
(262)
Financial income and expenses include EUR 93 million expense related to derivative financial
instruments subject to hedge accounting (EUR 265 million expense in 2022) and EUR 89 million
income related to liabilities subject to fair value hedge accounting (EUR 262 million income in 2022).
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8. Investments
EURm
Investments in subsidiaries
Net carrying amount at 1 January
Additions
Net carrying amount at 31 December
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Total
193
1
(4)
—
—
—
—
190
Net carrying amount at 1 January
Additions
Disposals
Reclassification
Other changes
Net carrying amount at 31 December
Other non-current financial investments
Net carrying amount at 1 January
Net carrying amount at 31 December
7. Tangible assets
EURm
Acquisition cost at 1 January 2022
Additions
Disposals and retirements
Acquisition cost at 31 December 2022
Accumulated depreciation at 1 January
2022
Depreciation(1)
Disposals and retirements
Accumulated depreciation at 31
December 2022
Net book value at 1 January 2022
Net book value at 31 December 2022
Acquisition cost at 1 January 2023
Additions
Acquisition cost at 31 December 2023
Accumulated depreciation at 1 January
2023
Depreciation(1)
Accumulated depreciation at 31
December 2023
Net book value at 1 January 2023
Net book value at 31 December 2023
Land and
water areas
Buildings
Machinery and
equipment
Other
tangible
assets and
advance
payments
Assets
under
construction
9
—
—
9
—
—
—
—
9
9
9
—
9
—
—
—
9
9
163
1
(4)
160
(86)
(5)
3
(88)
77
72
160
2
162
(88)
(5)
(93)
72
69
16
—
—
16
(14)
—
—
(14)
2
2
16
—
16
(14)
(1)
(15)
2
1
5
—
—
5
—
(1)
—
(1)
5
4
5
—
5
(1)
—
(1)
4
4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3
3
(100)
(6)
3
(103)
93
87
190
5
195
—
—
(103)
(6)
—
(109)
—
3
87
86
Subsidiaries and associated companies are presented in note 6.2. Group companies in the
consolidated financial statements.
9. Prepaid expenses and accrued income
EURm
Expected future cash settlement to acquire non-controlling interest in Nokia
Shanghai Bell(1)
Accrued interest
Other accrued income from Group companies
Other prepaid expenses and accrued income from other companies
Total
(1) Refer to Note 6.3. Significant partly-owned subsidiaries in the consolidated financial statements.
2023
2022
454
482
73
42
22
72
50
17
591
621
2023
2022
18 695
18 661
—
34
18 695
18 695
697
288
(190)
(84)
4
—
763
(14)
(52)
—
715
697
1
1
1
1
(1) Recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses.
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10. Shareholders’ equity
Changes in shareholders’ equity
EURm
As of 1 January 2022
Settlement of share-based payments
Acquisition of treasury shares(2)
Net fair value gains/(losses)
Dividends
Profit for the year
As of 31 December 2022
Settlement of share-based payments
Acquisition of treasury shares(2)
Net fair value gains/(losses)
Dividends
Profit for the year
As of 31 December 2023
Share
premium
Fair value
and other
reserves
46
—
—
—
—
—
46
—
—
—
—
—
46
15
—
—
16
—
—
31
—
—
(10)
—
—
21
Reserve for
invested
unrestricted
equity
15 318
73
(300)
—
—
—
Retained
earnings(1)
Total
1 965
17 590
—
—
—
(337)
378
73
(300)
16
(337)
378
15 091
2 006
17 419
59
(300)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(612)
346
59
(300)
(10)
(612)
346
14 849
1 740
16 902
Share capital
246
—
—
—
—
—
246
—
—
—
—
—
246
Includes treasury shares of EUR 344 million reducing the amount of retained earnings.
(1)
(2) Nokia Corporation repurchased 78 301 011 own shares in 2023 and 63 963 583 own shares in 2022 as part of the share buyback program announced on 3 February 2022.
Shares were repurchased using the reserve for invested unrestricted equity, and hence the repurchases reduced Nokia’s total unrestricted equity. The shares repurchased
in 2023 were cancelled in November 2023 and shares repurchased in 2022 were cancelled in December 2022. For more information on the share buyback program, refer
to Note 5.1. Equity in the consolidated financial statements.
Distributable earnings
EURm
2023
2022
Reserve for invested unrestricted equity
14 849
15 091
Retained earnings
Profit for the year
Unrestricted equity total
Distributable earnings total
1 394
1 628
346
378
16 589
17 096
16 589
17 096
The shares of the Parent company
Refer to Note 5.1. Equity in the consolidated financial statements.
Hedging reserve
Cost of hedging
Gross
3
Tax
—
Net
3
Gross
15
Total
Tax
—
Gross
12
Tax
—
32
(2)
42
(19)
(2)
21
(8)
—
(8)
4
—
(4)
Net
12
24
(2)
34
(15)
(2)
17
(6)
—
(3)
9
—
6
—
—
—
(2)
—
(2)
(6)
—
(3)
7
—
4
26
(2)
39
(10)
(2)
27
(8)
—
(8)
2
—
(6)
Net
15
18
(2)
31
(8)
(2)
21
Fair value and other reserves
EURm
At 1 January 2022
Fair value and cash flow hedges
Net fair value gains/(losses)
Transfer to income statement
At 31 December 2022
Fair value and cash flow hedges
Net fair value gains/(losses)
Transfer to income statement
At 31 December 2023
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2022
37
10
47
38
10
48
12. Interest-bearing liabilities
Issuer/borrower
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Corporation
Instrument
2.00% Senior Notes
EIB R&D Loan
NIB R&D Loan(2)
2.375% Senior Notes
Nokia Corporation
2.00% Senior Notes
Nokia Corporation
4.375% Senior Notes
Nokia Corporation
3.125% Senior Notes
Nokia Corporation
4,375% Senior Notes
Nokia Corporation
6.625% Senior Notes
Nokia Corporation
Other borrowings from Group companies
Nokia Corporation
Other borrowings from other companies
Total
Currency
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
USD
EUR
EUR
USD
Nominal (million)
378
500
167
292
630
500
500
500
500
Final maturity
3/2024
2/2025
5/2025
5/2025
3/2026
6/2027
5/2028
8/2031
5/2039
Carrying amount EURm (1)
2023
375
500
167
289
615
432
481
515
467
2022
738
500
250
480
719
439
459
—
482
9 228
11 004
17
20
13 086
15 091
(1) Carrying amount includes EUR 31 million of fair value losses (EUR 120 million of fair value gains in 2022) related to fair value hedge accounting relationships, including EUR 156
million of fair value gains (EUR 180 million in 2022) related to discontinued fair value hedge accounting relationships that are amortized over the life of the respective senior
notes.
The remaining loan from the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) is repayable in two equal annual installments in 2024 and 2025.
(2)
Significant credit facilities and funding programs:
Committed/Uncommited
Committed
Uncommitted
Uncommitted
Uncommitted
Total
Financing arrangement
Revolving Credit Facility(1)
Finnish Commercial Paper Programme
Euro-Commercial Paper Programme
Euro Medium Term Note Programme(2)
Currency
Nominal (million)
2023
2022
Utilized (million)
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
1 500
750
1 500
5 000
—
—
—
—
—
—
2 300
2 300
2 500
2 500
(1)
(2)
The facility has its maturity in June 2026, except for EUR 88 million having its maturity in June 2024.
All euro-denominated bonds have been issued under the Euro Medium Term Note Programme.
All borrowings and credit facilities presented in the tables above are senior unsecured and have no financial covenants.
11. Provisions
EURm
Divestment-related
Other
Total
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13. Fair value of financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized based on the amount of unobservable inputs used to
measure their fair value. Three hierarchical levels are based on an increasing amount of judgment associated with the inputs used
to derive fair valuation for these assets and liabilities, level 1 being market values for exchange traded products, level 2 being
primarily based on publicly available market information, and level 3 requiring most management judgment. At the end of each
reporting period, Nokia categorizes its financial assets and liabilities to the appropriate level of fair value hierarchy. Items carried
at fair value in the following table are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
2023
2022
Carrying amounts
Fair value(1)
Carrying amounts
Fair value(1)
EURm
Amortized
cost
Level 2 Level 3
Total
Amortized
cost
Level 2 Level 3
Total
Non-current interest-bearing financial investments
Other non-current financial investments
715
—
Non-current loan receivables from Group companies
2 714
Non-current loan receivables from other companies
1
Current loan receivables from Group companies
2 362
—
—
—
—
—
—
715
1
1
Total
717
1
697
—
—
697
1
1
— 2 714
2 714
2 778
—
1
1
1
— 2 362
2 362
4 668
— 2 778
2 778
—
1
1
— 4 668
4 668
—
—
—
—
—
— 101
—
101
101
— 270
—
270
270
Current interest-bearing financial investments
874 638
— 1 512
1 512
1 445 1 631
— 3 076
2 605 1 443
— 4 048
4 048
2 107 1 250
— 3 357
— 131
—
131
131
— 182
—
182
The level 2 category includes financial assets and liabilities
measured using a valuation technique based on assumptions
that are supported by prices from observable current market
transactions. These include assets and liabilities with fair values
based primarily on publicly available market information,
financial assets with fair values based on broker quotes
and assets that are valued using the Parent Company’s own
valuation models whereby the material assumptions are
market observable. The majority of the Parent Company’s cash
equivalents, current investments, over-the-counter derivatives
and certain other products are included within this category.
Level 3 financial liabilities include a conditional obligation to
China Huaxin as part of the Nokia Shanghai Bell definitive
agreements, where China Huaxin obtained the right to fully
transfer its ownership interest in Nokia Shanghai Bell to Nokia
in exchange for a future cash settlement. The fair value of the
liability is calculated using the net present value of the
expected future cash settlement. Change in this liability does
not have an impact on income statement. Refer to Note 6.3.
Significant partly-owned subsidiaries in the consolidated
financial statements.
Reconciliation of the opening and closing balances of level 3
financial assets and liabilities:
Total
659
1
182
3 076
3 357
9 271
2 313
1
11 585
11 587
11 696
3 333
1
15 030
14 992
3 383
—
— 3 383
3 368
3 984
—
— 3 984
3 974
9 228
—
— 9 228
9 228
11 004
—
— 11 004
11 004
EURm
At 1 January 2022
Other movements
At 31 December 2022
475
—
—
475
475
103
—
—
103
103
At 1 January 2023
—
88
—
88
88
— 182
—
182
182
Other movements
At 31 December 2023
— 286 454
740
741
19 477 482
978
978
Level 3 Financial
assets
Level 3 Financial
liabilities
1
—
1
1
—
1
(504)
22
(482)
(482)
28
(454)
Other current financial assets from Group
companies including derivatives
Other current financial assets from other
companies including derivatives
Cash and cash equivalents
Total financial assets
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities to other
companies
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities to Group
companies
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities to other
companies
Other financial liabilities to Group companies
including derivatives
Other financial liabilities to other companies
including derivatives
Total financial liabilities
13 086
374
454
13 914
13 900
15 110
659
482
16 251
16 241
(1)
The following fair value measurement methods are used for items not carried at fair value: The fair values of long-term interest-bearing liabilities are primarily based on publicly
available market information (level 2). The fair values of other assets and liabilities, including loans receivable and loans payable are primarily based on discounted cash flow
analysis (level 2). The fair value is estimated to equal the carrying amount for current financial assets and financial liabilities due to limited credit risk and short time to maturity.
Refer to Note 5.2 Financial assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements.
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15. Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
EURm
2023
2022
Fair value(1)
Notional(2)
Fair value(1)
Notional(2)
Accrued interest expenses
EURm
At 31 December 2023
Fair value hedges
Interest rate swaps
Cash flow and fair value hedges(3)
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
Derivatives not designated in hedge accounting relationships carried at fair value
through profit and loss
Forward foreign exchange contracts, other companies
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Group companies
Currency options bought, other companies
Currency options bought, Group companies
Currency options sold, other companies
Currency options sold, Group companies
Total
At 31 December 2022
Fair value hedges
Interest rate swaps
Cash flow and fair value hedges(3)
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
Derivatives not designated in hedge accounting relationships carried at fair value
through profit and loss
Forward foreign exchange contracts, other companies
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Group companies
Currency options bought, other companies
Currency options sold, Group companies
Total
24
1 195
(29)
1 105
—
—
(143)
905
Salaries and social expenses
VAT and other indirect taxes
Other accrued expenses to Group companies
Other accrued expenses to other companies
52
9
11
43
16
50
12
—
49
20
Total
131
131
104
101
3
—
—
—
9 697
5 655
476
23
—
—
(114)
(85)
—
—
—
(3)
8 453
5 209
—
—
23
476
232
17 046
(374)
16 171
16. Commitments and contingencies
EURm
2023
2022
Contingent liabilities on behalf of Group
companies
Leasing guarantees
Other guarantees
1 028
600
1 523
1 249
—
—
180
270
2
—
—
—
(99)
2 500
(123)
938
11 130
6 428
192
—
(274)
(179)
—
(2)
11 086
8 858
—
192
452
17 750
(677)
23 574
At 31 December 2023 operating lease commitments amounted
to EUR 3 million (EUR 2 million in 2022).
17. Financial risk management
Nokia has a systematic and structured approach to financial
risk management across business operations and processes.
Financial risk management policies and procedures are group-
wide, and there are no separate or individual financial risk
management policies or procedures for the Parent Company.
Hence, internal and external financial risk exposures and
transactions are managed only in the context of the Nokia
financial risk management strategy. The Parent Company is
the centralized external dealing entity in Nokia. The Parent
Company executes all significant external financial transactions
with banks based on Nokia’s financial risk management strategy
and executes identical opposite internal financial transactions
with Nokia companies as required. Refer to Note 5.4. Financial
risk management in the consolidated financial statements.
(1)
(2)
Included in other current financial assets and other current financial liabilities in the statement of financial position.
Includes the gross amount of all notional values for contracts that have not yet been settled or cancelled. 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) Cross-currency interest rate swaps have been designated partly as fair value hedges and partly as cash flow hedges.
Derivative financial instrument designation to hedging relationships in the table above presents the use of and accounting for
derivative financial instruments from the perspective of the Parent Company’s standalone financial statements, which may
differ from the designation in the consolidated financial statements. Refer to 5.3. Derivative and firm commitment assets and
liabilities in the consolidated financial statements.
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The distributable funds on the statement of financial position of the Company on 31 December 2023 were EUR 16 589 million, of which the profit for the financial year 2023 was EUR 346 million. The Board of
Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting 2024 that based on the statement of financial position to be adopted for the financial year ended on 31 December 2023, no dividend is distributed by a resolution
of the Annual General Meeting for the financial year ended on 31 December 2023. Instead, the Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting to be authorized to decide, in its discretion, on the distribution of an
aggregate maximum of EUR 0.13 per share as dividend from the retained earnings and/or as assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity. On the date of issuing the financial statements for 2023 the
number of the Company’s shares is 5 613 496 565, and the authorization would equal to an approximate maximum of EUR 730 million. The proposed total authorization for asset distribution is in line with the
Company’s dividend policy.
Sari Baldauf
Chair
29 February 2024
Søren Skou
Timo Ahopelto
Elizabeth Crain
Thomas Dannenfeldt
Lisa Hook
Jeanette Horan
Thomas Saueressig
Carla Smits-Nusteling
Kai Öistämö
Pekka Lundmark
President and CEO
The Auditor’s note
Auditor’s Report has been issued today
Helsinki, 29 February 2024
Deloitte Oy
Authorized Public Accountant Firm
Marika Nevalainen
APA
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Auditor’s report
(Translation of the Finnish Original)
To the Annual General Meeting of Nokia Corporation
Report on the Audit of the Financial
Statements
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Nokia Corporation
(business identity code 0112038-9) for the year ended
31 December 2023. The financial statements comprise
the consolidated statement of financial position, income
statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement
of changes in shareholders’ equity, statement of cash flows
and notes, including material accounting policy information,
as well as the parent company’s statement of financial position,
income statement, statement of cash flows and notes.
In our opinion
■ the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair
view of the group’s financial position, financial performance
and cash flows in accordance with IFRS Accounting
Standards as adopted by the EU.
■ the financial statements give a true and fair view of the
parent company’s financial performance and financial
position in accordance with the laws and regulations
governing the preparation of financial statements in
Finland and comply with statutory requirements.
Our opinion is consistent with the additional report submitted
to the Audit Committee.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with good auditing
practice in Finland. Our responsibilities under good auditing
practice are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities
for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report.
We are independent of the parent company and of the group
companies in accordance with the ethical requirements that are
applicable in Finland and are relevant to our audit, and we have
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with
these requirements.
In our best knowledge and understanding, the non-audit
services that we have provided to the parent company and
group companies are in compliance with laws and regulations
applicable in Finland regarding these services, and we have
not provided any prohibited non-audit services referred to in
Article 5(1) of regulation (EU) 537/2014. The non-audit services
that we have provided have been disclosed in note 3 to the
parent company financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Our application of materiality
We define materiality as the magnitude of misstatement in the
financial statements that makes it probable that the economic
decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable person would be
changed or influenced. We use materiality both in planning
the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of
our work.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined
materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole
as follows:
Materiality
Basis for
determining
materiality
Rationale
for the
benchmark
applied
Materiality in the Group financial statements
€180 million
0.8% of consolidated net sales and 2.0% of gross
profit
Given the importance of net sales and gross profit
to investors and other users of the financial
statements, we have used these as primary
benchmarks.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional
judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the
financial statements of the current period. These matters
were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial
statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon,
and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
We have also addressed the risk of management override of
internal controls. This includes consideration of whether there
was evidence of management bias that represented a risk of
material misstatement due to fraud.
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Key audit matter
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Key audit matter
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Revenue recognition – Accounting for significant and complex contracts
Refer to Note 2.1 to the financial statements
The Company recognises revenue in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standard
15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
Certain contracts that the Company enters into
are particularly significant in value and contain
highly complex terms and conditions which
impact revenue recognition. Such complexities
include the determination of the standalone
selling price, combination of contracts
assessments, accounting for contractual
discounts and subsequent modifications or
other factors occurring during the contract
period that may impact revenue recognition.
Given the level of complexity and management
judgement involved in the accounting for
significant and complex contracts, performing
audit procedures to evaluate the
reasonableness of these accounting
judgements required a high degree of auditor
judgement, and there was significant audit
effort in obtaining sufficient audit evidence.
This matter is a significant risk of material
misstatement referred to in EU Regulation No
537/2014, point (c) of Article 10(2).
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Our audit procedures related to the
determination of the appropriateness of the
accounting for significant and complex contracts
included the following, among others:
■ We assessed management’s accounting
policy in relation to the areas of complexity
identified in all significant and complex
contracts to determine compliance of the
policy with IFRS 15;
■ We tested the effectiveness of controls
over revenue recognition of significant and
complex contracts, specifically focusing on
controls relating to the areas of accounting
complexity;
■ We utilised data analytics to identify
contracts that were significant in value and
contained complexities;
■ We analyzed the terms and conditions of
significant and complex contracts entered
into or modified during the current-period,
inspected documentation of ongoing
commercial discussions, and obtained
supporting audit evidence;
■ We made inquiries of senior management
in the finance, operations and sales teams
relevant to the significant and complex
contracts, assessed financial reporting
considerations related to those discussions
and obtained supporting audit evidence;
■ We assessed whether management’s
conclusions, including determination of
standalone selling price, were in compliance
with IFRS 15.
Valuation of Goodwill – Mobile Networks
Refer to Note 4.1 to the financial statements
The Company’s evaluation of goodwill for
impairment involves the comparison of the
recoverable amount of each applicable cash
generating unit (“CGU”), or group of CGUs,
to its carrying value on at least an annual basis,
in line with International Accounting Standard
36 Impairment of Assets. The goodwill
balance allocated to Mobile Networks (“MN”)
is €2,228 million as of 31 December 2023
and is included in the total goodwill balance
of €5,504 million. The Company based the
recoverable amount on the value in use,
which uses a discounted cash flow model.
Management’s discounted future cash flow
model consists of an explicit three-year long-
range forecast and seven additional years of
cash flow projections to a terminal year. We
identified the valuation of MN’s goodwill as a
critical audit matter because of the significant
estimates and assumptions management made
in the value in use calculation related to future
revenues, future expenses and cost savings.
Auditing the significant judgements and
assumptions management made to estimate
the recoverable amount of MN required a high
degree of auditor judgement and increased
audit effort, including the need to involve our
valuation specialists.
Our audit procedures related to the
determination of the appropriateness of
management assumptions in relation to future
revenue forecasts and future expenses in the
MN cashflows utilized in impairment testing
included the following, among others:
■ We tested the operating effectiveness of
the Company’s controls over goodwill
impairment evaluation, specifically
focusing on controls related to the
determination of the recoverable amount,
as well as controls over forecasting;
■ We held discussions with key members of
management to understand how the MN
forecast, including key assumptions around
future revenues, future expenses, and the
impact of cost savings were derived;
■ We utilised our valuation specialists to
review valuation assumptions, and challenge
certain estimates and judgments used in
deriving the value in use of MN;
■ We challenged net sales, operating expenses
and operating margin assumptions by
comparing to (1) historical and forecasted
peer company data, (2) historical actual
results, and (3) prior period internal forecasts;
■ We read analyst reports to identify
supporting or contradictory information
in relation to management’s revenue
and operating profit assumptions; and
■ We evaluated the adequacy of the
Company's disclosures against the
requirements of IAS 36.
There are no significant risks of material misstatement referred to in EU regulation No 537/2014,
point (c) of Article 10(2) relating to the parent company’s financial statements.
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As part of an audit in accordance with good auditing practice,
we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional
skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
■ Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of
the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those
risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk
of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from
fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud
may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
■ Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant
to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose
of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the parent
company’s or the group’s internal control.
■ Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used
and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and
related disclosures made by management.
■ Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’
and the Managing Director’s use of the going concern basis
of accounting and based on the audit evidence obtained,
whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the parent
company’s or the group’s ability to continue as a going
concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists,
we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report
to the related disclosures in the financial statements or,
if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.
Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained
up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future
events or conditions may cause the parent company or
the group to cease to continue as a going concern.
■ Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content
of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and
whether the financial statements represent the underlying
transactions and events so that the financial statements
give a true and fair view.
■ Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the
financial information of the entities or business activities
within the group to express an opinion on the consolidated
financial statements. We are responsible for the direction,
supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain
solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance
regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including
any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify
during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a
statement that we have complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence, and communicate with
them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably
be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable,
related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with
governance, we determine those matters that were of most
significance in the audit of the financial statements of the
current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We
describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or
regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or
when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a
matter should not be communicated in our report because
the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably
be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of
such communication.
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Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the
Managing Director for the Financial Statements
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are
responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial
statements that give a true and fair view in accordance
with IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU,
and of financial statements that give a true and fair view
in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the
preparation of financial statements in Finland and comply
with statutory requirements. The Board of Directors and the
Managing Director are also responsible for such internal control
as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of
financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Board of Directors
and the Managing Director are responsible for assessing the
parent company’s and the group’s ability to continue as a going
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting.
The financial statements are prepared using the going
concern basis of accounting unless there is an intention to
liquidate the parent company or the group or cease operations,
or there is no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the
Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance on whether
the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue
an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable
assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee
that an audit conducted in accordance with good auditing
practice will always detect a material misstatement when it
exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they
could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements.
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Other reporting requirements
Information on our audit engagement
We were first appointed as auditors by the Annual General
Meeting for the financial year 1.1. - 31.12.2020, and our
appointment represents a total period of uninterrupted
engagement of four (4) years.
Other information
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are
responsible for the other information. The other information
comprises the report of the Board of Directors and the
information included in the Annual Report but does not include
the financial statements or our auditor’s report thereon.
Other statements
We support that the financial statements should be adopted.
The proposal by the Board of Directors regarding the use of
the profit shown in the balance sheet and the distribution of
other unrestricted equity is in compliance with the Limited
Liability Companies Act. We support that the Members of the
Board of Directors of the parent company and the Managing
Director should be discharged from liability for the financial
period audited by us.
Helsinki, 29 February 2024
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the
other information.
Deloitte Oy
Audit Firm
Marika Nevalainen
Authorised Public Accountant (KHT)
In connection with our audit of the financial statements,
our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially
inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge
obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially
misstated. With respect to the report of the Board of Directors,
our responsibility also includes considering whether the report
of the Board of Directors has been prepared in accordance
with the applicable laws and regulations.
In our opinion, the information in the report of the Board of
Directors is consistent with the information in the financial
statements and the report of the Board of Directors has been
prepared in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that
there is a material misstatement of the other information,
we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report
in this regard.
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Opinion
In our opinion, the tagging of the consolidated financial
statements in the ESEF financial statements
(549300A0JPRWG1KI7U06-2023-12-31-fi.zip) of Nokia Oyj for
the financial year 1.1.–31.12.2023 has been prepared in all
material respects in accordance with the requirements of
Article 4 of ESEF RTS.
Our audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements of
Nokia Oyj for the financial year ended 1.1.–31.12.2023 has
been expressed in our auditor’s report dated 29.2.2024. In this
report, we do not express an audit opinion or any other
assurance conclusion on the consolidated financial statements.
Helsinki, 29 February 2024
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Audit firm
Marika Nevalainen
Authorised Public Accountant (KHT)
Auditor’s Responsibilities
In accordance with the engagement letter, we express an
opinion on whether the tagging of the consolidated financial
statements in the ESEF financial statements has been prepared
in all material respects in accordance with the requirements of
Article 4 of ESEF RTS. We conducted a reasonable assurance
engagement in accordance with International Standard on
Assurance Engagements ISAE 3000.
The engagement includes procedures to obtain evidence on:
■ whether the tagging of the consolidated financial
statement’s primary statements in the ESEF financial
statements has been prepared in all material respects in
accordance with the requirements of Article 4 of ESEF RTS
■ whether the tagging of the consolidated financial
statements’ disclosures and identifying information in the
ESEF financial statements has been prepared in all material
respects in accordance with the requirements of Article 4 of
ESEF RTS, and
■ whether the ESEF financial statements are consistent with
the audited financial statements.
The nature, timing and extent of the procedures selected
depend on the auditor’s judgment. This includes the
assessment of risk of material departures from the
requirements set out in ESEF RTS, whether due to fraud
or error.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Auditor’s ESEF assurance report
Independent Auditor’s Report on Nokia Oyj’s
ESEF Consolidated Financial Statements
(translation of the Finnish original)
To the Board of Directors of Nokia Oyj
We have performed a reasonable assurance engagement on
whether the iXBRL tagging of the consolidated financial
statements included in the digital files
(549300A0JPRWG1KI7U06-2023-12-31-fi.zip) of Nokia Oyj for
the financial year 1.1.–31.12.2023 has been prepared in
accordance with the requirements of Article 4 of Commission
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/815 (ESEF RTS).
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Managing
Director
The Board of Directors and Managing Director are responsible
for the preparation of the report of the Board of Directors and
financial statements (ESEF financial statements) that comply
with the requirements of ESEF RTS. This responsibility includes
■ preparation of ESEF financial statements in XHTML format
in accordance with Article 3 of ESEF RTS
■ tagging the consolidated financial statements’ primary
statements, disclosures and identifying information in the
ESEF financial statements with iXBRL tags in accordance
with Article 4 of ESEF RTS, and
■ ensuring consistency between ESEF financial statements
and audited financial statements
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are also
responsible for such internal control as they determine is
necessary to enable the preparation of ESEF financial
statements in accordance with the requirements of ESEF RTS.
Auditor’s Independence and Quality Control
We are independent of the company in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are applicable in Finland and are
relevant to the engagement we have performed, and we have
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with
these requirements.
The auditor applies International Standard on Quality
Management 1 and, accordingly, an audit firm shall design,
implement and maintain a system of quality control including
policies and procedures regarding compliance with ethical
requirements, professional standards, and applicable legal and
regulatory requirements.
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Forward-looking statements
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Introduction and use of certain terms
Introduction and use of certain terms
Nokia Corporation is a public limited liability company
incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Finland and
registered to the Finnish Trade Register since 1896. In this
report, any reference to “we,” “us,” “the Group,” “the
company” or “Nokia” means Nokia Corporation and its
consolidated subsidiaries and generally Nokia’s continuing
operations, except where we separately specify that the term
means Nokia Corporation or a particular subsidiary or business
segment only or our discontinued operations. References to
“our shares,” matters relating to our shares or matters of
corporate governance refer to the shares and corporate
governance of Nokia Corporation. Nokia Corporation has
published its consolidated financial statements in euro for
periods beginning on or after 1 January 1999. In this report,
references to “EUR,” “euro” or “€” are to the common currency
of the European Economic and Monetary Union, references to
“dollars,” “US dollars,” “USD” or “$” are to the currency of the
United States, and references to “Chinese yuan” or “Chinese
yuan renminbi” or “CNY” are to the official currency of the
People’s Republic of China. Additional terms are defined in
the “Glossary.”
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Forward-looking statements
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements contained in this report constitute
"forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements
provide Nokia's current expectations of future events and
trends based on certain assumptions and include any
statement that does not directly relate to any current or
historical fact. The words “believe,” “expect,” “expectations,”
“anticipate,” “foresee,” “see,” “target,” “estimate,” “designed,”
“aim,” “plan,” “intend,” “influence,” “assumption,” “focus,”
“continue,” “project,” “should," "is to," "will,” "strive," "may,”
"could,” “forecast,” or similar expressions as they relate to us
or our management are intended to identify these forward-
looking statements, as well as statements regarding:
a) business strategies, projects, market expansion, growth
management, and future industry trends and megatrends
and our plans to address them;
b) future performance of our businesses and any future
distributions and dividends;
c) expectations and targets regarding financial performance,
results, operating expenses, cash flows, taxes, currency
exchange rates, hedging, cost savings and competitiveness,
as well as results of operations including targeted synergies
and those related to market share, prices, net sales, income
and margins;
d) expectations, plans, timelines or benefits related to changes
in our organizational and operational structure;
e) market developments in our current and future markets
and their seasonality and cyclicality, including the
communications service provider market, as well as general
economic conditions, future regulatory developments and
the expected impact, timing and duration of potential global
pandemics and geopolitical conflicts on our businesses, our
supply chain, our customers’ businesses and the general
market and economic conditions;
f) our position in the market, including product portfolio
and geographical reach, and our ability to use the same
to develop the relevant business or market and maintain
our order pipeline over time;
g) any future collaboration or business collaboration
agreements or patent license agreements or arbitration
awards, including income from any collaboration or
partnership, agreement or award;
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h) timing of the development and delivery of our products
and services;
i)
j)
the outcome of pending and threatened litigation,
arbitration, disputes, regulatory proceedings or
investigations by authorities;
restructurings, investments, capital structure optimization
efforts, divestments and our ability to achieve the financial
and operational targets set in connection with any such
restructurings, investments, and capital structure
optimization efforts including our ongoing cost savings
program;
k) future capital expenditures, temporary incremental
expenditures or other R&D expenditures to develop or
rollout new products; and
l) sustainability and corporate responsibility.
These statements are based on management’s best
assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently
available to it and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which
could cause actual results to differ materially from such
statements. These statements are only predictions based
upon our current expectations and views of future events and
developments and are subject to risks and uncertainties that
are difficult to predict because they relate to events and
depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Risks
and uncertainties that could affect these statements include
but are not limited to the risk factors specified under the
section “Risk factors” of this report and in our other filings or
documents furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable factors or
underlying assumptions subsequently proven to be incorrect
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward-looking statements. We do 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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Glossary
Glossary
2G (Second Generation Mobile Communications): Also known
as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications): A digital
system for mobile communications that is based on a widely-
accepted standard and typically operates in the 900 MHz,
1800 MHz and 1900 MHz frequency bands.
3G (Third Generation Mobile Communications): The third
generation of mobile communications standards designed for
carrying both voice and data generally using WCDMA or close
variants. See also WCDMA.
3GPP (The Third Generation Partnership Project): A
consortium comprising several standards organizations which
develop protocols for mobile telecommunications. The initial
goal was to develop a global technical specification for a 3G
mobile phone system. Since then, the operations have been
extended and today the main focus is on 5G networks.
4G (Fourth Generation Mobile Communications): The fourth
generation of mobile communications standards based on LTE,
offering IP data connections only and providing true broadband
internet access for mobile devices. See also LTE.
5G (Fifth Generation Mobile Communications): The next
major phase of mobile telecommunications standards. 5G is a
complete redesign of network architecture with the flexibility
and agility to support upcoming service opportunities. It
delivers higher speeds, higher capacity, extremely low latency
and greater reliability.
6G (Sixth Generation Mobile Communications): The cellular
industry introduces a new generation about every ten years.
The next generation of technology is expected to be
introduced by 2030 and is generally referred to as 6G.
Access network: A telecommunications network between
a local exchange and the subscriber station.
Airframe: Our 5G-ready, end-to-end data center solution that
combines the benefits of cloud computing technologies with
the requirements of the core and radio telecommunications
world. It is available in Rackmount and Open Compute Project
(OCP) form factors. This enables the solution to be very
scalable: from small distributed latency-optimized data centers
to massive centralized hyperscale data center deployment.
AirScale Radio Access: A 5G-ready complete radio access
generation that helps operators address the increasing
demands of today and tomorrow. The solution comprises:
Nokia AirScale Base Station with multiband radio frequency
elements and system modules; Nokia AirScale Active Antennas;
Cloud RAN with Nokia AirScale Cloud Base Station Server and
the cloud-based AirScale RNC (Radio Network Controller) for
3G; Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi; common software; and services which
use intelligent analytics and extreme automation to maximize
the performance of hybrid networks.
Alcatel-Lucent: Alcatel-Lucent Group, that has been part of
the Nokia Group since 2016.
Anyhaul: Mobile transport solution for 5G networks covering
microwave, IP, optical and broadband.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Autonomous and adaptive
intelligence of machines, where machines have the ability to
perform tasks in complex environments without constant
guidance by a user and have the ability to improve
performance by learning from experience.
Bandwidth: The width of a communication channel, which
affects transmission speeds over that channel.
Base station: A network element in a mobile network
responsible for radio transmission and reception to or from
the mobile station.
Broadband: The delivery of higher bandwidth by using
transmission channels capable of supporting data rates
greater than the primary rate of 9.6 Kbps.
Churn: A measure of the number of customers or subscribers
who leave their service provider, e.g., a mobile operator,
during a given time period.
Cloud: Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous,
convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of
configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers,
storage, applications and services) that can be rapidly
provisioned and released with minimal management effort.
Cloud and Network Services: Our Cloud and Network Services
business group enables CSPs and enterprises to deploy
and monetize 5G, cloud-native software and as-a-Service
delivery models.
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CloudBand: Our cloud management and orchestration
solutions enabling a unified cloud engine and platform for
Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). See also NFV.
Cloud RAN: Cloud RAN refers to all or some of the baseband
functions being run on a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)
computing platform rather than purpose-built hardware.
Common Software Foundation (CSF): As a coherent software
suite, Nokia’s cloud-native Common Software Foundation
is designed to deliver applications that are hardware- and
vendor-agnostic, and easy to deploy, integrate, use and upgrade.
Converged core: Wireless and fixed access convergence within
the core. As we move towards a 5G standalone core, service
providers will be able to use a common set of control plane
functions within the core to manage both wireless and fixed
user plane functions. The ability of a unified control plane will
simplify operations and provide independent location, scaling
and lifecycle management capabilities.
Convergence: The coming together of two or more disparate
disciplines or technologies. Convergence types are, for
example, IP convergence, fixed-mobile convergence and device
convergence.
Core network: A combination of exchanges and the basic
transmission equipment that together form the basis for
network services.
CSPs: Communications service providers. One of Nokia’s
customer segments.
Customer Experience Management: Software suite used to
manage and improve the customer experience, based on
customer, device and network insights.
Digital: A signaling technique in which a signal is encoded into
digits for transmission.
Discontinued operations: The continuing financial effects of
the HERE business and the Devices & Services business. HERE
was divested to an automotive consortium and substantially all
of the Devices & Services business was sold to Microsoft.
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Ecosystem: An industry term to describe the increasingly
large communities of mutually beneficial partnerships that
participants such as hardware manufacturers, software
providers, developers, publishers, entertainment providers,
advertisers and ecommerce specialists form in order to bring
their offerings to market. At the heart of the major ecosystems
in the mobile devices and related services industry is the
operating system and the development platform upon which
services are built.
Enterprise verticals: One of Nokia’s customer segments. An
enterprise vertical represents a grouping of companies by an
industry (like energy or transportation) that offers products
and services that meet specific needs of that industry. Within
the enterprise verticals segments, we primarily focus on
transportation, energy, manufacturing, logistics and the
public sector.
ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute):
Standards produced by the ETSI contain technical
specifications laying down the characteristics required
for a telecommunications product.
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): Uses wireless networks to
connect fixed locations such as homes and businesses with
broadband services.
FP5: Nokia’s fifth generation of high-performance IP routing
silicon, and the latest range of our AirScale 5G products.
Future X: A network architecture – a massively distributed,
cognitive, continuously adaptive, learning and optimizing
network connecting humans, senses, things, systems,
infrastructure and processes.
G.fast: A fixed broadband technology able to deliver up to
1Gbps over very short distances (for example, for in-building
use, also called “Fiber-to-the-Building”). Launched in 2014,
G.fast uses more frequencies and G.fast Vectoring techniques
to achieve higher speeds.
GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network): A fiber access
technology that delivers 25Gbps over a single optical fiber to
multiple end points including residential and enterprise sites.
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications): A digital
system for mobile communications that is based on a widely
accepted standard and typically operates in the 900 MHz,
1800 MHz and 1900 MHz frequency bands. See also 2G.
GSM-R (GSM-Railway): An international wireless
communications standard for railway communication and
applications. A sub-system of European Rail Traffic
Management System (ERTMS), it is used for communication
between train and railway regulation control centers.
Hexa-X: European Commission’s flagship 6G initiative for
research into the next generation of wireless networks. The
initiative began in January 2021 with Nokia as project lead,
working closely with a strong consortium of European partners.
Hyperscalers: One of Nokia’s customer segments. Hyperscaler
refers to companies like Alphabet (Google), Amazon (Amazon
Web Services), Microsoft and Meta Platforms (Facebook) that
provide cloud solutions at a global scale leveraging massive
connected data centers.
Internet of Things (IoT): All things such as cars, the clothes
we wear, household appliances and machines in factories
connected to the internet and able to automatically learn
and organize themselves.
IP (Internet Protocol): A network layer protocol that offers a
connectionless internet work service and forms part of the
(Transmission Control Protocol) TCP/IP protocol.
IP (Intellectual Property): Intellectual property results from
original creative thought, covering items such as patents,
copyright material and trademarks, as well as business models
and plans.
IPR (Intellectual Property Rights): Legal rights protecting the
economic exploitation of intellectual property, a generic term
used to describe products of human intellect, for example
patents, that have an economic value.
IP/MPLS (IP Multiprotocol Label Switching): IP/MPLS is a
routing technique in telecommunications networks that directs
data from one node to the next based on short path labels
rather than long network addresses, thus avoiding complex
lookups in a routing table and speeding traffic flows.
IPR licensing: Generally, an agreement or an arrangement
where a company allows another company to use its
intellectual property (such as patents, trademarks or
copyrights) under certain terms.
LTE (Long-Term Evolution): 3GPP radio technology evolution
architecture and a standard for wireless communication of
high-speed data. Also referred to as 4G.
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Mission-critical networks/communications: One of the key
elements of 5G. Mission-critical communications meets the
needs of emergency responders such as emergency operations
centers, fire departments, emergency vehicles, police, and
search and rescue services, replacing traditional radio with new
communications capabilities available to smartphone users.
Mobile broadband: Refers to high-speed wireless internet
connections and services designed to be used from multiple
locations.
Mobile Networks: Our Mobile Networks business group offers
products and services for radio access networks covering
technologies from 2G to 5G, and microwave radio links for
transport networks.
MPLS: Multiprotocol Label Switching, a routing technique
for networks.
MSO: Multiple System Operators (MSO) are operators of
multiple cable television systems. The majority of system
operators run cable systems in more than one community
and hence most of them are multiple system operators.
Network Infrastructure: Our Network Infrastructure business
group provides fiber, copper, fixed wireless access
technologies, IP routing, data center, subsea and terrestrial
optical networks – along with related services – to customers
including communications service providers, webscales
(including hyperscalers), digital industries and governments.
NFV (Network Functions Virtualization): Principle of separating
network functions from the hardware they run on by using
virtual hardware abstraction.
Nokia Bell Labs: Our research arm engaged in discovering and
developing the technological shifts needed for the next phase
of human existence as well as exploring and solving complex
problems to radically redefine networks.
Nokia Technologies: Our Nokia Technologies business group
is responsible for managing Nokia’s patent portfolio and
monetizing Nokia’s intellectual property, including patents,
technologies and the Nokia brand.
Non-Standalone (NSA): Network architecture that is built over
an existing 4G network.
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Operating System (OS): Software that controls the basic
operation of a computer or a mobile device, such as managing
the processor and memory. The term is also often used to
refer more generally to the software within a device, for
example, the user interface.
O-RAN: The term O-RAN refers to interfaces and architecture
elements as specified by the O-RAN alliance. O-RAN Alliance is a
specification group defining next-generation RAN infrastructures,
empowered by principles of intelligence and openness.
Packet: Part of a message transmitted over a packet-switched
network.
Platform: Software platform is a term used to refer to an
operating system or programming environment, or a
combination of the two.
PON (Passive Optical Network): A fiber access architecture
in which unpowered fiber optic splitters are used to enable a
single optical fiber to serve multiple endpoints without having
to provide individual fibers between the hub and customer.
Private wireless network: Private wireless is a standalone
network focused on industrial operational assets and users.
A private wireless network provides broadband connectivity,
similar to a public wireless network, but is owned and controlled
by the organization that built or purchased it.
Programmable world: A world where connectivity will expand
massively, linking people as well as billions of physical objects –
from cars, home appliances and smartphones, to wearables,
industrial equipment and health monitors. What distinguishes
the Programmable World from the Internet of Things (IoT)
is the intelligence that is added to data to allow people to
interpret and use it, rather than just capture it.
PSE-3: The PSE-3 chipset is the first coherent digital signal
processor to implement Probabilistic Constellation Shaping
(PCS), a modulation technique pioneered by Nokia Bell Labs.
RAN (Radio Access Network): A mobile telecommunications
system consisting of radio base stations and transmission
equipment.
SDAN: Software Defined Access Network.
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SDN (Software-Defined Network): Decoupling of network
control and data forwarding to simplify and automate
connections in data centers, clouds and across the wide area.
SD-WAN: Software-Defined Networking in a Wide Area Network
(WAN) that simplifies and automates enterprise networks,
seamlessly connecting users and applications, from branch
office to cloud.
SEP (Standard-Essential Patent): Generally, patents needed to
produce products which work on a standard which companies
declare as essential and agree to license on Fair, Reasonable
and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) terms. Can also be referred
to as essential patent.
Single RAN: Single RAN (S-RAN) allows different radio
technologies to be provided at the same time from a single
base station, using a multi-purpose platform.
Small cells: Low-powered radio access nodes (micro cells or
picocells) that are a vital element in handling very dense data
traffic demands. 3G and LTE small cells use spectrum licensed
by the operator; Wi-Fi uses unlicensed spectrum which is
therefore not under the operator’s exclusive control.
Standalone (SA): Network architecture that allows independent
operation of a 5G service without interaction with an existing
4G core and 4G radio network.
Technology licensing: Generally, refers to an agreement or
arrangement where under certain terms a company provides
another company with its technology and possibly know-how,
whether protected by intellectual property or not, for use in
products or services offered by the other company.
Telco cloud: Applying cloud computing, SDN and NFV principles
in telecommunications environment, for example separating
application software from underlying hardware with
automated, programmable interfaces while still retaining
telecommunications requirements such as high availability
and low latency.
Transmission: The action of conveying signals from one point
to one or more other points.
TXLE (Technical Extra-Large Enterprise): Technically
sophisticated companies, such as banks, that invest heavily in
their own network infrastructures to gain a key competitive
advantage.
VDSL2 (Very High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line 2): A fixed
broadband technology, the successor of ADSL. Launched in
2007, it typically delivers a 30Mbps broadband service from
a street cabinet (also called a Fiber to the Node deployment)
over existing telephone lines.
VDSL2 vectoring: A fixed broadband technology launched in
2011, able to deliver up to 100Mbps over a VDSL2 line by
applying noise cancellation techniques to remove cross-talk
between neighboring VDSL2 lines.
Virtual Reality (VR): The simulation of a three-dimensional
image or environment that can be interacted with in a
seemingly real or physical way by a person using special
electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside
or gloves fitted with sensors.
VoLTE (Voice over LTE): Required to offer voice services on an
all-IP LTE network and generally provided using IP Multimedia
Subsystem, which is an architectural framework designed to
deliver IP-based multimedia services on telecommunications
networks; standardized by 3GPP.
WAN (Wide Area Network): A geographically distributed private
telecommunications network that interconnects multiple local
area networks.
WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access): A third-
generation mobile wireless technology that offers high data
speeds to mobile and portable wireless devices. Also referred
to as 3G.
Webscale companies: Companies which are investing in cloud
technology and network infrastructure on an increasing scale
to fulfill their needs for massive, mission-critical networks.
WING: Worldwide IoT Network Grid is a managed service that
offers CSPs the ability to support their enterprise customers
with global IoT connectivity across borders and technologies.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network): A local area network
using wireless connections, such as radio, microwave or
infrared links, in place of physical cables.
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