Lumine Group Completes the Purchase of the Device Management and Service Management Platform Businesses from Nokia

TORONTO, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lumine Group Inc. (“Lumine Group” or “the Company”) (TSXV: LMN), a global buy-and-hold forever acquirer of communications and media software businesses, today announced the successful completion of the purchase of the Device Management and Service Management Platform Businesses from Nokia (NYSE: NOK). This acquisition was originally announced December 20, 2023.

Under the terms of the agreement, Lumine Group has acquired Nokia’s Device Management and Service Management Platform businesses for a total purchase price of up to €185 million euros, which includes a contingent consideration of up to €35 million euros based on the performance of the business during the first year following close. 

The businesses will be branded under the restored brand “Motive” and will operate as an autonomous, stand-alone business unit within Lumine Group.

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Lumine Group (TSXV: LMN) acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market software businesses in the Communications and Media industry. Learn more at www.luminegroup.com.

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