Nokia expects Microsoft deal to close soon

The sale of Nokia's handset business to Microsoft for $7.2 billion encountered some regulatory obstacles in the beginning, but received approval from Chinese regulators in April that has sped the deal's closure process.

Background:

Nokia sees Microsoft deal closing this week [Reuters]

Microsoft to close its acquisition of Nokia’s devices and services business on April 25 [Economic Times]

Microsoft acquisition of Nokia's mobile business to be finalized on April 25 [ZDNet]