| Company: | Nokia Corporation |
| Ticker Symbol: | NOK |
| Class Period: | Jan-24-08 to Sep-5-08 |
| Date Filed: | Feb-5-10 |
| Lead Plaintiff Deadline: | Apr-6-10 |
| Court: | Southern District of New York |
| Allegations: | |
The complaint charges Nokia and certain of its officers and executives with violations of the Exchange Act. Nokia manufactures mobile devices, and provides Internet services and digital map information worldwide.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's true financial condition, business and prospects. Specifically, the complaint alleges that defendants failed to disclose: (i) that the positive statements about Nokia's new product launches were without reasonable basis given the component supply shortages and manufacturing problems Nokia was then encountering; (ii) that the Company was losing market share due to intense price cuts by competitors; and (iii) that while defendants stated they expected the overall industry average selling price ("ASP") to decline in 2008, they failed to disclose Nokia had dramatically slashed its ASPs to maintain its market share due to severe price competition.
On September 5, 2008, Nokia issued a press release announcing its outlook for its mobile device market share for the third quarter of 2008. The Company cited in a conference call later that day a production glitch with a mid-range device and aggressive price cuts by some of its rivals, particularly at the low end of the market. In response to these statements, the price of Nokia ADSs dropped approximately 8%, to $20.62, on heavy volume.
If you acquired the securities of the defendants during the Class Period you may, no later than the Lead Plaintiff Deadline shown above, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff through counsel of your choice. You may also choose to remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff must meet certain requirements.
