The European Commmision decided on 28 March 2008 to initiate proceedings in the case COMP/M.4942 — Nokia/Navteq. The information has been published in the OJ last 5th April 2008.

Proceedings comes because the concentration might raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regard to the notified concentration, and is without prejudice to the final decision on the case.

• NAVTEQ Corporation is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, and Internet-based mapping applications. Our map database, which is our principal product, is a highly accurate and detailed representation of road transportation networks in the United States, Canada, Western Europe and other regions. This database enables our customers to offer a broad range of dynamic navigation, route planning, location-based information and other geographic information products and services to consumer and commercial users. Products and services that use our database include a variety of features such as real-time, detailed turn-by-turn route guidance, driving directions, route optimization and map displays.

• Nokia is a 140 year company and has evolved from its origins in the paper industry to become a world leader in mobile communications. Today, approximately 850 million people from virtually every demographic segment of the population use Nokia mobile devices for communications, business, entertainment, and as luxury items. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions, and services for network operators, service providers, and corporations.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission by writting to the following address:

Commission of the European Communities
Reference: COMP/M.4942 - Nokia/Navteq
Competition DG
Merger Registry
Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70
B-1000 Brussels (Bélgium)