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Each of the two divisions will be publically traded and will consist first of the Mobile Devices sector of Motorola, while the second business will comprise the Broadband & Mobility Solutions area. As the name would suggest the Mobile device division will consist solely of Motorola mobile handsets, while the Broadband & Mobility section will supply networking equipment and enterprise-grade handheld devices.

The new move my Motorola is being seen as an effort by Motorola officials to better focus on their core businesses. Unde the new plan a new CEO will be brought in to support the Mobile Device business. Motorola has announced a world wide campaign to find a qualified candidate for the role.

Motorola has admitted that final approval will need to be given, a move that will partly require the approval of shareholders who have recently fought the company over shrinking margins. A time table for the split has yet to be announced.