The redemption Nokia by Microsoft is delayed due to the problems that exist with the Indian government in tax matters, for which there seems to be no development.
According to an article in the Indian Economic Times, the Indian government is setting a series of financial conditions to give the "green light" to the release of Nokia's facilities in Chennai and thus complete the acquisition process by Microsoft.
The Indian government's tax claims amount to $ 116 million, mainly as guarantees against future taxes. At the same time, the local government of Chennai places its own financial terms on Nokia India. The whole matter is also complicated by the fact that Nokia's appeals to Indian justice were not treated favorably.
Both Nokia and Microsoft claim that engagement in India will not delay further the completion of the acquisition. That is why they are considering the possibility that the Chennai plant will remain outside the overall agreement, at least for the time being.
At the same time, if the problems continue, even the possibility of closing the plant is being considered. In any case, if facilities in Chennai are out of agreement, the cost of the acquisition is expected to fall by almost one billion dollars. Please note that the initial cost of the deal amounts to 7,2 billion dollars.
In any event, the plant will become active or inactive in Microsoft's ownership because, due to tax breaks, Nokia can not sell it to a third party.
It is worth mentioning that 8.000 employees are employed in the facilities at issue, while companies involved in supplying and delivering services in Chennai employ other 22.000 employees.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
