Why Did Microsoft Fail Nokia?
What had seemed to be a promising venture had feebly wilted. Differences in national culture severely affected Microsoft's deal with Nokia. The M&A Synergies Framework identifies the relevant cultural aspects of the Nokia-Microsoft merger and offers insight into what caused the acquisition to fail.
What happened between Microsoft and Nokia in 2013?
Nokia is acquired by Microsoft Cut to - the end of 2013, Microsoft announces the acquisition of all Nokia phone operations for more than 5B euros. It was Microsoft's move to take part in the mobile market after having underestimated it and focused mainly only on its PC business.
Why Microsoft acquired Nokia (and then sold it) - Slidebean
What happened between Microsoft and Nokia?
In 2013, Microsoft paid over $7 billion for Nokia's handset business in an ill-fated attempt to provide a third alternative to iPhone and Android handsets with Windows Phone. It failed miserably, with the purchased assets from Nokia written off in 2015, resulting in thousands of job losses.
Microsoft In The Frame To Buy Nokia (Again), Analysts Forecast - Forbes
What happened to Nokia after Microsoft acquisition?
UPDATED 13:51PM: Microsoft has today (25 April) completed its purchase of Nokia's handset business, with the latter brand also moving to scotch rumours the merged company would cease producing Nokia branded products in favour of “Microsoft Mobile” products.
Microsoft completes Nokia acquisition - Marketing Week