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Stay on Corporate siteKONE Corporation, Inside information, February 17, 2020 at 4.25 p.m. EET
KONE has decided to withdraw from discussions with thyssenkrupp to acquire their Elevator Technology business
KONE has decided to withdraw from discussions with thyssenkrupp to acquire their Elevator Technology business.
KONE continues to believe that a combination of its business with thyssenkrupp Elevator Technology business would have been strategically compelling. However, any acquisition KONE would pursue would need to come with terms and conditions that are in the best interest of its shareholders, employees and customers.
KONE's focus continues to be on executing its Winning with Customers strategy.
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KONE Corporation
Henrik
Ehrnrooth
President and CEO
Ilkka Hara
CFO
About KONE
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. In 2019, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10 billion, and at the end of the year approximately 60,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.