Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Rennes facility will become a European i-mode focused development center for Motorola and will continue to operate in its research and design centre.

As part of Motorola, the team will initially address the 2.5G European i-mode market, in addition to assist in the design and development of upcoming Motorola platforms in the 3G European i-mode markets.

“The Rennes research and development team, with its ability to design some of the most advanced i-mode products in the European market, is a welcome addition to Motorola,” said Ron Garriques, president of Motorola Mobile Devices.

“The Rennes team offers Motorola unmatched capabilities in i-mode development and integration, as well as strong branded services and testing skills. This acquisition builds upon Motorola's recent success in the European market,” he added.

Motorola noted this transaction does not include the Japanese mobile phone business of Mitsubishi or its manufacturing or supply relationships, sales and administrative capabilities. Motorola is also not acquiring any of Mitsubishi's capital or real assets, liabilities or financial obligations.

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