Microsoft and Nokia to Begin Acquisition Talks?

Nokia is set to begin discussing the possibility of an acquisition by Microsoft, according to industry insider Eldar Murtazin.

BoyGeniusReport says the blogger, who has a proven track record of disseminating accurate intel, says negotiations will begin next week and the results will not immediately be made public. If the two giants do work out a sale, however, it could close before the end of 2011.

Murtazin claims "both companies are in a big hurry" but Nokia spokesman Mark Squires says that is not the case:


"We typically don't comment on rumors. But we have to say that Eldar’s rumors are getting obviously less accurate with every passing moment."

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