08 August 2006
Nokia kauft Loudeye
Nokia Corp. (NOK) and Loudeye Corp. (LOUD) Tuesday said they have signed an agreement for Nokia to acquire Loudeye for approximately $60 million.
Nokia said Loudeye is a global leader of digital music platforms and digital media distribution services. Under the terms of the agreement, Loudeye stockholders will receive $4.50 per share in cash for each share of Loudeye common stock.
By acquiring Loudeye, Nokia said it can offer consumers a comprehensive mobile music experience, including devices, applications and the ability to purchase digital music.
Nokia said Loudeye operates 60 live services in over 20 countries and multiple languages across Europe and South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Loudeye aggregates rights and content from all the major labels and hundreds of independents and currently offers licensed catalog and complete media for over 1.6 million tracks.
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Die Aktien von Loudeye notierten gestern Abend bei 1.77 US-Dollar.
