* Announces planned leadership and organizational structure for combined Nokia And Alcatel

* Networks business would be conducted through four business groups: Mobile Networks, Fixed Networks, Applications & Analytics And IP/Optical Networks

* Intends to implement it after and subject to successful closing of public exchange

* Nokia Technologies would continue to operate as a separate business group

* Sale of HERE is expected to close in Q1 of 2016

* There would be six additional unit leaders within combined company, who would report directly to president and CEO

* Combined company is expected to have a common sales organization across business groups, except for Nokia Technologies Lucent Source text for Eikon:

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