Nokia AGM Approves Significant Share Repurchase, Dividend, and Share Issuance Authorizations

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Nokia's Annual General Meeting approved proposals including authorization for a substantial share repurchase program, a dividend distribution, and new share issuance, formalizing key capital allocation strategies.

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• Share Repurchase Authorized

  The Board is authorized to resolve to repurchase a maximum of 550 million Nokia shares, representing approximately 10% of outstanding shares, valid until October 8, 2027. This authorization replaces a previous one.

• Dividend Distribution Approved

  The Board is authorized to resolve on the distribution of an aggregate maximum of EUR 0.14 per share as dividend from retained earnings and/or as assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity, with preliminary record and payment dates set.

• Share Issuance Authorized

  The Board is authorized to resolve to issue a maximum of 550 million shares or special rights entitling to shares, providing flexibility for capital structure, M&A, or incentive plans. This authorization also replaces a previous one.

• New Board Member Elected

  Meredith Whittaker was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors for the term ending at the close of the next Annual General Meeting.

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The Annual General Meeting's approval of these proposals provides the Board with significant flexibility in capital management. The authorization to repurchase up to 550 million shares, representing approximately 10% of outstanding shares, signals a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders and can support the stock price. The dividend authorization further reinforces this commitment. While the share issuance authorization allows for potential dilution, it is a common tool for strategic growth, M&A, or equity-based compensation. This filing formalizes the plans previously proposed, giving investors clarity on Nokia's capital allocation strategy for the coming period.