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Nokia plans luxury phone subsidiary

HELSINKI, Finland—Nokia said it plans to create a new subsidiary called Vertu, which will launch a new raft of luxury mobile phones for the high-end market.

The new company, which is expected to focus on the wealthy in the Middle East and Asia, will have a separate management based in London. It also marks a new niche market for Nokia.

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