In a statement released today, Nokia announced that it had received information that the holdings of Capital Group Companies, Inc had exceeded 5% of the share capital of Nokia.

Capital Group Companies, Inc is a holding company for several subsidiary companies engaged in investment management activities.

From the 21st September 2006 the company and its subsidiaries hold through their clients 204,960,602 Nokia shares. This represents 5.01% of the share capital of Nokia.

The Capital Group Companies, Inc. is a holding company for several subsidiary companies engaged in investment management activities. As of September 21, 2006, The Capital Group Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries hold through their clients the total of 204,960,602 Nokia shares consisting of both ADRs and ordinary shares. The holdings correspond to approximately 5.01 % of the share capital of Nokia.