Nokia Siemens Networks now targets acquisition of Motorola’s public carrier wireless network infrastructure assets in first quarter of 2011

"This delay is disappointing, but we’re looking forward to completing the acquisition early in the new year," said Rajeev Suri, chief executive officer of Nokia Siemens Networks. "We are continuing to work closely with the authority in China to finalize the clearance process in that country. We recognize its efforts in addressing this case as a matter of importance."

Approximately 7,500 employees are expected to transfer to Nokia Siemens Networks from Motorola’s public carrier wireless network infrastructure business when the transaction closes, including large research and development sites in the United States, China and India.