<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Analysts at Ålandsbanken have expressed a positive view on telecom supplier Ericsson's decision not to acquire NEX from American tech giant Intel.</p><p> In a statement, Ålandsbanken explained that the funds earmarked for the potential purchase &#34;can instead be returned to shareholders,&#34; underscoring the bank's preference for shareholder returns over large-scale acquisitions.</p><p>Yesterday, Intel announced it would abandon its plans to sell NEX, stating that the division now has better prospects for success within the company. Earlier this year, Intel had signaled its intention to separate the division and was seeking external investors.</p></div></div>

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<p>Ålandsbanken analysts support Ericsson's decision not to acquire NEX from Intel, favoring shareholder returns over acquisitions. Intel decided to retain NEX, citing improved prospects within the company.</p>

- Analysts at Ålandsbanken support Ericsson's choice to forgo acquiring NEX from Intel, favoring shareholder returns.  
- The bank highlighted that funds intended for the acquisition can be redirected to shareholders instead.  
- Intel has decided to retain NEX, believing it has improved prospects for success within the company after initially seeking external investors.  

Ålandsbanken Welcomes Ericsson's Decision Not to Acquire NEX from Intel