- The previously announced divestment of Ericsson's share of Sony Ericsson to Sony, including the broad IP cross-licensing agreement, completed on February 15, 2012
- Ericsson's gain on the transaction will be approximately SEK 7.5 billion and reported as 'Other operating income'
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has today completed the divestment of its 50 percent stake in Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB ("Sony Ericsson"), including the broad IP cross-licensing agreement, jointly announced by Sony Corporation ("Sony") and Ericsson on October 27, 2011. This makes Sony Ericsson a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony. The agreed cash consideration for the transaction is EUR 1.05 billion.
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