STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 12, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- TeliaSonera (Nasdaq:TLSN) (LSE:TLSNq) has agreed to sell Telia Mobile Finland to Finnet OY (DNA Finland OY, Finnish 2G OY and Suomen 3P OY). The disposal of Telia Mobile Finland has been required by the EU for approval of the merger between Telia (Nasdaq:TLSN) and Sonera (Other OTC:SNRAY) (Other OTC:SNEAF) (Other OTC:SNRAF).
The deal is expected to be completed during the first half of 2003.
The transaction is conditional upon the necessary approvals from the EU and the Finnish competition authorities.
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