Nokia (NOK) Comments on Moody's Downgrade, Says Focus Still on 'Cash Conservation'
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Nokia (NYSE: NOK) notes today's announcement from Moody's, reaffirming its investment grade credit rating. Earlier today Moody's downgraded Nokia's long-term credit rating to Baa3 and maintained the negative outlook on the rating. Moody's stated that its investment grade rating is backed by Nokia's strong liquidity position and capital structure.
Nokia's financial position remains strong. As of March 31 2012, Nokia had gross cash balances of EUR 9.8 billion, and a net cash position of EUR 4.9 billion.
Cash conservation remains a priority for Nokia in the current transition. We are making progress with our previously announced targets to reduce non-IFRS operating expenses by more than EUR 1 billion in Devices & Services, and to reduce non-IFRS operating expenses and production overheads by EUR 1 billion in Nokia Siemens Networks.
"Nokia is quickly taking action. Nokia will continue to increase its focus on lowering the company's cost structure, improving cash flow and maintaining a strong financial position," said Timo Ihamuotila, Nokia' Executive Vice President and CFO.
Nokia's financial position remains strong. As of March 31 2012, Nokia had gross cash balances of EUR 9.8 billion, and a net cash position of EUR 4.9 billion.
Cash conservation remains a priority for Nokia in the current transition. We are making progress with our previously announced targets to reduce non-IFRS operating expenses by more than EUR 1 billion in Devices & Services, and to reduce non-IFRS operating expenses and production overheads by EUR 1 billion in Nokia Siemens Networks.
"Nokia is quickly taking action. Nokia will continue to increase its focus on lowering the company's cost structure, improving cash flow and maintaining a strong financial position," said Timo Ihamuotila, Nokia' Executive Vice President and CFO.
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