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Nortel Networks Corporation, formerly known as Northern Telecom Limited was a telecommunications and networking equipment manufacturer. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2009 due to financial mismanagement, intense competition, slow adaptation to new technologies, the 2008 financial crisis, and unsustainable debt.

Nortel Networks - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2001

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From ___________ to ___________


Commission file number 001-07260


NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



CANADA NOT APPLICABLE
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

8200 DIXIE ROAD, SUITE 100, BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA L6T 5P6
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number including area code (905) 863-0000


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to filing requirements
for the past 90 days.

YES [X] No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as at APRIL 30, 2001

3,186,012,761 WITHOUT NOMINAL OR PAR VALUE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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ITEM 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).............. 4

ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations................. 21

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk......................................... 37



PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.......................................... 38

ITEM 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds.................. 38

ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K........................... 39

SIGNATURES ........................................................... 40
</TABLE>




ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE IN UNITED STATES
DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

Nortel Networks is a trademark of Nortel Networks Limited

Alteon is a trademark of Alteon WebSystems, Inc.

ALTiS is a trademark of Nortel Networks Applications Management Solutions Inc.
(formerly known as EPiCON, Inc.)

Sonoma Integrator is a trademark of Sonoma Systems Inc.



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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Contents of Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Statements of Operations...................... 4

Consolidated Balance Sheets................................ 5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows...................... 6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................. 7
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NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(MILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 6,177 $ 6,322
Cost of revenues 4,317 3,718
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Gross profit 1,860 2,604

Selling, general and administrative expense (excluding 1,392 1,192
stock option compensation)
Research and development expense 1,027 851
In-process research and development expense 15 673
Amortization of intangibles
Acquired technology 281 181
Goodwill 1,688 479
Stock option compensation 36 -
Special charges 388 195
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(2,967) (967)

Equity in net loss of associated companies (28) (3)
Other income - net 89 535
Interest expense
Long-term debt (39) (23)
Other (16) (16)
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Loss before income taxes and accounting change (2,961) (474)

Income tax recovery (provision) 366 (256)
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Loss before accounting change (2,595) (730)

Cumulative effect of accounting change (net of income taxes of $9) 15 -
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Net loss applicable to common shares $(2,580) $ (730)
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Basic and diluted loss per common share before accounting change $ (0.82) $ (0.26)
Basic and diluted loss per common share after accounting change $ (0.82) $ (0.26)

Dividends declared per common share $0.01875 $0.01875
</TABLE>

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.




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NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(MILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,772 $ 1,644
Accounts receivable (less provisions of - $384 at March 31, 2001;
$400 at December 31, 2000) 7,520 8,198
Inventories 4,165 4,336
Income taxes receivable 148 -
Deferred income taxes - net 778 730
Other current assets 1,337 1,622
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 15,720 16,530

Long-term receivables (less provisions of - $414 at March 31, 2001;
$383 at December 31, 2000) 1,503 1,528
Investments at cost and associated companies at equity 721 892
Plant and equipment - net 3,714 3,419
Intangible assets - net 19,800 18,966
Deferred income taxes - net 318 287
Other assets 824 558
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 42,600 $ 42,180
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable $ 684 $ 315
Trade and other accounts payable 2,234 3,102
Payroll and benefit-related liabilities 742 917
Other accrued liabilities 3,778 3,973
Income taxes payable - 306
Long-term debt due within one year 458 445
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 7,896 9,058

Deferred income 109 105
Long-term debt 2,633 1,178
Deferred income taxes - net 861 902
Other liabilities 1,031 1,024
Minority interest in subsidiary companies 778 804
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13,308 13,071
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CONTINGENCIES (note 13)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common shares, without par value - Authorized shares: unlimited;
Issued and outstanding shares: 3,190,849,938 at March 31, 2001
and 3,095,772,260 at December 31, 2000 32,447 29,141
Additional paid-in capital 3,507 3,636
Deferred stock option compensation (365) (413)
Deficit (5,366) (2,726)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (931) (529)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 29,292 29,109
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 42,600 $ 42,180
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</TABLE>


See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.



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NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(MILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss applicable to common shares $(2,580) $ (730)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss applicable to common shares to net cash
used in operating activities, net of effects from acquisitions
of businesses:
Amortization and depreciation 2,175 818
In-process research and development expense 15 673
Equity in net loss of associated companies 28 3
Stock option compensation 36 -
Tax benefit from stock options 33 166
Deferred income taxes (130) 99
Other liabilities (19) 32
Gain on sale of investments (24) (513)
Other - net 14 368
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 1,036 (76)
Inventories 34 (622)
Income taxes (454) (330)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,148) (441)
Other operating assets and liabilities 121 (62)
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Net cash used in operating activities (863) (615)
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CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Expenditures for plant and equipment (563) (308)
Proceeds on disposals of plant and equipment - 13
Increase in long-term receivables (389) (419)
Decrease in long-term receivables 61 409
Acquisitions of investments and businesses - net of cash acquired (23) 21
Proceeds on sale of investments 44 661
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Net cash from (used in) investing activities (870) 377
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CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends on common shares (60) (53)
Increase in notes payable 582 20
Decrease in notes payable (207) (21)
Proceeds from long-term debt 1,505 29
Repayments of long-term debt (37) (25)
Increase (decrease) in capital leases payable (9) 22
Issuance of common shares 102 183
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Net cash from financing activities 1,876 155
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (15) (10)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 128 (93)
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD - NET 1,644 2,153
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD - NET $ 1,772 $ 2,060
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</TABLE>


See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.



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NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(MILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

1. NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION

Effective May 1, 2000, a newly formed Canadian corporation ("New Nortel";
also referred to herein as the "Company") and the corporation previously
known as Nortel Networks Corporation ("Old Nortel") participated in a
Canadian court-approved plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") with BCE
Inc. ("BCE"). As a result of the Arrangement: Old Nortel and its
subsidiaries became direct and indirect subsidiaries, respectively, of
New Nortel; New Nortel assumed the name "Nortel Networks Corporation";
New Nortel's common shares began to trade publicly on the New York and
Toronto stock exchanges under the symbol "NT"; Old Nortel was renamed
"Nortel Networks Limited"; and 100 percent of Old Nortel's common shares
were acquired by New Nortel and ceased to be publicly traded. All of the
business and operations conducted by Old Nortel and its subsidiaries
immediately prior to the effective date of the Arrangement continued to
be conducted by Old Nortel and its subsidiaries as subsidiaries of New
Nortel immediately after the Arrangement.

In addition, as part of the Arrangement, New Nortel implemented a
two-for-one stock split with respect to its common shares (the "New
Nortel Stock Split"). The record date for determining Old Nortel and BCE
shareholders entitled to receive certificates representing New Nortel
common shares issuable in the Arrangement, on a post-split basis, was May
5, 2000.

These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto
relate to the operations of the Company and its subsidiary companies
(collectively, "Nortel Networks").

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for the
preparation of interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not
include all information and footnotes as required by United States
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the preparation of
annual consolidated financial statements. The accounting policies used in
the preparation of these unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are
as those described in the Company's audited Consolidated Financial
Statements and notes thereto prepared in accordance with GAAP and
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000 (the "2000 Form 10-K"). Although the Company is
headquartered in Canada, the consolidated financial statements are
expressed in United States dollars as the greater part of the Company's
financial results and net assets are denominated in United States
dollars.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to effect a fair
statement of the results for the periods presented have been made and all
such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The financial results
for the three months ended March 31, 2001 are not necessarily indicative
of financial results for the full year. These unaudited Consolidated
Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the 2000 Form
10-K.

The preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used when
accounting for items and matters such as long-term contracts, allowance
for uncollectible accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, product
warranty, amortization, employee benefits, taxes, provisions, in-process
research and development, and contingencies.

Except as noted below, Old Nortel's comparative consolidated interim and
annual financial statements, and its financial results for the period
January 1, 2000 to May 1, 2000, represent the financial position, results
of operations and cash flows of New Nortel as if Old Nortel and New
Nortel had historically been the same entity.


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The preferred shares and debt securities of Old Nortel outstanding
immediately prior to the Arrangement remained outstanding and continued
to be obligations of Old Nortel immediately after the Arrangement. As a
result, certain of New Nortel's consolidated financial statements items,
including comparative figures, have been reclassified to reflect the
impact of the Arrangement on New Nortel and the ongoing equity interest
of the Old Nortel preferred shareholders. The impact of the Arrangement
on the consolidated balance sheets of New Nortel was the reclassification
of the outstanding Class A Series 4, 5 and 7 preferred shares of Old
Nortel from shareholders' equity to minority interest in subsidiary
companies. The impact of the Arrangement on the consolidated statements
of operations of New Nortel was the reclassification of the dividends on
preferred shares to other income - net to reflect the dividend
distribution on the outstanding preferred shares to the Old Nortel
preferred shareholders.

All references to loss per common share, dividends declared per common
share, weighted average number of common shares outstanding, and common
shares issued and outstanding have been restated to reflect the impact of
the New Nortel Stock Split.

3. ACCOUNTING CHANGE - DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Effective January 1, 2001, Nortel Networks adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), and the corresponding
amendments under SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative
Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities - an amendment of SFAS No.
133" ("SFAS 138"). SFAS 133 requires that all derivative financial
instruments be recognized in the financial statements and measured at
fair value regardless of the purpose or intent for holding them. If the
derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value
of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk
are recognized in net earnings/loss. If the derivative is designated as a
cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of
the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income/loss ("OCI")
and are recognized in net earnings/loss when the hedged item affects net
earnings/loss. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash
flow hedges are recognized in net earnings/loss. If the derivative used
in an economic hedging relationship is not designated in an accounting
hedging relationship, changes in the fair value of the derivative are
recognized in net earnings/loss.

The adoption of SFAS 133 resulted in a cumulative decrease to net loss
applicable to common shares of $15 (pre-tax $24) and a charge to OCI of
$7 (pre-tax $11). The decrease in net loss applicable to common shares is
primarily attributable to embedded derivatives. The charge to OCI is
primarily attributable to the effective portion of option and forward
contracts related to the Canadian dollar hedge program that are
designated as cash flow hedges.

Nortel Networks net earnings/loss and cash flows may be negatively
impacted by fluctuating interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and
equity prices. To effectively manage these market risks, Nortel Networks
enters into foreign currency forward, foreign currency swap, foreign
currency option contracts, interest rate swaps, and equity forward
contracts.

Foreign Currency Risk

Nortel Networks enters into option contracts to limit its exposure to
exchange fluctuations on future revenue or expenditure streams, and
forward contracts, which are denominated in various currencies, to limit
its exposure to exchange fluctuations on existing assets and liabilities
and on future revenue or expenditure streams. Principal currencies hedged
include the Canadian dollar, British pound, and Euro. Option and forward
contracts used to hedge future revenue or expenditure streams are
designated as cash flow hedges and hedge these exposures out to a maximum
of 24 months. Forward contracts used to hedge foreign exchange exposure
on existing assets and liabilities are designated as fair value hedges.
Option and forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments under
SFAS 133 are also used to economically hedge the impact of fluctuations
in exchange rates on existing assets and liabilities and on future
revenue and expenditure streams.

Interest Rate Risk

Nortel Networks enters into interest rate swap contracts to minimize
financing costs on long-term debt and to manage interest rate risk on
existing liabilities and receivables due to interest rate fluctuations.
The contracts swap floating interest rate payments to fixed interest rate
payments or vice versa. Contracts that are used to swap fixed interest
rates




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to floating interest rates are designated as fair value hedges. Nortel
Networks also enters into United States to Canadian dollar cross currency
swap contracts, which are not designated as hedging instruments, to limit
its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations on the non-cumulative
preferential cash dividends with respect to the outstanding
Non-cumulative Redeemable Class A Preferred Shares Series 7 of Old
Nortel.

Other Derivatives

Nortel Networks may invest in warrants to purchase securities of other
companies as a strategic investment. Warrants that relate to publicly
traded companies or that can be net share settled are deemed derivative
financial instruments under SFAS 133. Such warrants are generally not
eligible to be designated as hedging instruments as there is no
corresponding underlying exposure. In addition, Nortel Networks may enter
into certain commercial contracts containing derivative financial
instruments.

For option contracts designated either as fair value or cash flow hedges,
changes in the time value are excluded from the assessment of hedge
effectiveness. Hedge ineffectiveness, determined in accordance with SFAS
133, had no material impact on net loss for the three months ended March
31, 2001. No fair value hedges or cash flow hedges were derecognized or
discontinued for the three months ended March 31, 2001.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended
March 31, 2001, included a net gain of $38 pre-tax, primarily related to
changes in the fair value of derivative instruments not designated as
hedging instruments.

Derivative gains and losses included in OCI are reclassified into net
earnings/loss at the time the underlying transaction is recognized.
During the three months ended March 31, 2001, $5 of net derivative losses
were reclassified to selling, general and administrative expense. Nortel
Networks estimates that $25 pre-tax of net derivative losses included in
OCI will be reclassified into net earnings/loss within the next twelve
months.

4. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

General description

Nortel Networks customers, markets, and solutions continue to evolve. As
a result, the specific customer groups identified within our previous
Service Provider and Carrier segment and Enterprise segment have now
merged or become uniform. In response to this change, Nortel Networks has
changed the way it manages its business to reflect a focus on providing
seamless networking solutions and service capabilities to its customers.
Consequently, financial information by segment and customer solution has
been restated and reported on a new basis commencing with the three
months ended March 31, 2001. Financial information by segment and
customer solution for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 has also
been restated and presented for comparative purposes. Geographical
information did not change as a result of this new basis of reporting.

Nortel Networks operations include two reportable operating segments: the
Network Infrastructure segment ("Network Infrastructure"); and the
Photonics Components segment ("Photonics Components"). Network
Infrastructure consists of all networking solutions and includes optical
inter-city transmission products, metropolitan optical transmission
products, core Internet Protocol networking solutions (including packet
and circuit switching), eBusiness and service solutions, and applications
solutions and services for wireless networks. These networking solutions
are used by service provider, carrier, and enterprise customers,
including incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers,
interexchange carriers, global carriers, wireless network providers,
Internet service providers, application service providers, resellers,
public utilities, cable television companies, large enterprises and their
branch offices, small businesses, and home offices, as well as
government, education, and utility organizations. Photonics Components
consists of the optical and electronic component design and manufacturing
operations for incorporation into Nortel Networks own products and for
sale to other networking systems manufacturers and includes active and
passive optical components, lasers and filters, transmitters and
receivers, modules and subsystems, pump-laser chips, and microelectronics
devices.



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Other represents operating segments and business activities which include
certain customer premises-based voice and data networking solutions,
global professional services, all access solutions, and civil works and
original equipment manufacturer offerings. None of these operating
segments or business activities meet the quantitative criteria to be
disclosed as reportable segments.

The Company's President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") has been
identified as the chief operating decision maker in assessing the
performance of the segments and the allocation of resources to the
segments. The CEO relies on the information derived directly from Nortel
Networks management reporting system which provides revenue and gross
profit information by segment. The CEO reviews selling, general and
administrative expense, research and development expense, and the costs
associated with acquisitions on a total basis. Therefore, Nortel Networks
does not allocate these costs to the segments as the CEO does not use
this information to either assess the performance of or allocate
resources to the segments. In addition, the CEO does not review asset
information on a segmented basis. Intersegment sales are based on fair
market values. All intersegment profit, including any unrealized profit
on ending inventories, is eliminated on consolidation. The accounting
policies of the segments are the same as those described on page F-7 in
note 2 of the 2000 Form 10-K.

Segments

The following tables set forth information by segments for the three
months ended March 31:

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2001 2000
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REVENUES
Network Infrastructure $4,561 $4,620
Photonics Components 315 402
Other 1,511 1,611
Intersegment sales elimination (210) (311)
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Total $6,177 $6,322
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GROSS PROFIT

Network Infrastructure $1,531 $2,052
Photonics Components 71 128
Other 264 434
Intersegment inventory unrealized profit elimination - net (6) (10)
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Total $1,860 $2,604
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GROSS MARGIN

Network Infrastructure 33.6% 44.4%
Photonics Components 22.5% 31.8%
Other 17.5% 26.9%
Nortel Networks 30.1% 41.2%
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The following tables set forth information by segments for the years
ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
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REVENUES
Network Infrastructure $ 22,524 $ 14,378
Photonics Components 2,425 1,045
Other 7,278 6,669
Intersegment sales elimination (1,952) (805)
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Total $ 30,275 $ 21,287
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GROSS PROFIT
Network Infrastructure $ 10,425 $ 6,635
Photonics Components 890 389
Other 1,900 2,255
Intersegment inventory unrealized profit elimination - net (43) (55)
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Total $ 13,172 $ 9,224
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GROSS MARGIN
Network Infrastructure 46.3% 46.1%
Photonics Components 36.7% 37.2%
Other 26.1% 33.8%
Nortel Networks 43.5% 43.3%
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Customer solutions revenues

The following table sets forth external revenues by customer solutions
for the three months ended March 31:

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2001 2000
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Optical inter-city $ 992 $1,424
Local internet 2,104 2,134
Wireless internet 1,465 1,062
Other (a) 1,616 1,702
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Total $6,177 $6,322
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</TABLE>
(a) Other includes the external customer solutions revenue of $105 and
$91 of the Photonics Components segment for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.



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The following table sets forth external revenues by customer solutions
for the years ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
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Optical inter-city $6,912 $3,073
Local internet 10,520 7,428
Wireless internet 5,092 3,877
Other (a) 7,751 6,909
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Total $ 30,275 $ 21,287
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</TABLE>

(a) Other includes the external customer solutions revenue of $473
and $240 of the Photonics Components segment for the years
ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

Geographic information

The following table sets forth external revenues by geographic regions
for the three months ended March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
EXTERNAL REVENUES (a)
United States $3,040 $3,960
Canada 320 325
Other countries 2,817 2,037
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Total $6,177 $6,322
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</TABLE>

(a) Revenues are attributable to geographic regions based on the
location of the customer.

The following table sets forth long-lived assets by geographic regions as
at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (a)
United States $ 17,765 $ 19,361
Switzerland 2,759 -
Canada 1,721 1,670
Other countries 1,269 1,354
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Total $ 23,514 $ 22,385
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</TABLE>

(a) Represents plant and equipment - net and intangible assets - net
that are identified with each geographic region.




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5. LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic loss per common share was calculated by dividing the net loss
applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. For the three months ended March
31, 2001 and 2000, the effect of converting options and redeemable
preferred shares was antidilutive as a result of net losses applicable to
common shares.

The following table details the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the three months ended March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(in millions of shares) 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - basic 3,146 2,811
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options 86 156
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - diluted 3,232 2,967
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</TABLE>

6. ACQUISITIONS

The following table sets out certain information as at March 31, 2001
related to the acquisition completed by the Company during the three
months ended March 31, 2001. The acquisition was accounted for using the
purchase method. These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
include the operating results of the business from the date of
acquisition.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ACQUIRED NET TANGIBLE
CLOSING DATE PURCHASE GOODWILL TECHNOLOGY IPR&D ASSETS
& ACQUISITION PRICE (---amortization period---) (LIABILITIES)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
February 13
980 NPLC Business (i) $ 2,818 $ 2,417 $ 402 $ 15 $ (16)
(4 years) (3 years)
</TABLE>

Form of initial consideration and other

(i) JDS Uniphase Corporation's Zurich, Switzerland-based subsidiary,
as well as related assets in Poughkeepsie, New York (the "980 NPLC
Business"), was a designer and manufacturer of strategic 980
nanometer pump-laser chips. In connection with the acquisition,
the Company issued approximately 65.7 million common shares. The
purchase price includes $500 of deferred consideration which is
payable after December 31, 2003 in common shares of the Company.
The actual number of common shares to be transferred to satisfy
the $500 of deferred consideration will be between 10.9 million
and 16.4 million depending on the Company's common share price at
that date. The minimum number of common shares are considered
issued and outstanding for financial reporting purposes. The
calculated number of common shares to be transferred is subject
to reduction to the extent that Nortel Networks meets certain
purchase commitments from JDS Uniphase Corporation by that date.
The purchase price allocation noted above is preliminary and is
based on Nortel Networks estimate pending the completion of
independent appraisals.




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Contingent consideration

In certain acquisition transactions, Nortel Networks has agreed to
additional purchase consideration to be paid upon the achievement of
specific objectives by the acquired business. The achievement of these
objectives results in an increase in the purchase price of the acquired
business for consideration subsequent to the purchase date, and a
corresponding increase to the goodwill recorded on the acquisition. The
maximum contingent consideration was fixed as at the date of acquisition.

As at March 31, 2001, approximately $104 of the remaining $208 of
contingent consideration available to the former shareholders and option
holders of CoreTek, Inc. ("CoreTek") had been earned upon the achievement
of business performance objectives during the three months ended March
31, 2001, and has been included as an increase to goodwill.

In-process research and development

A brief description of the in-process research and development ("IPR&D")
projects in process or completed during the three months ended March 31,
2001, including an estimated percentage-of-completion of products within
each project at their respective acquisition dates, is set forth in the
table below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED EXPECTED
YEAR & PERCENTAGE COST TO DISCOUNT
ACQUISITION IPR&D PROJECT COMPLETE COMPLETE RATE
----------- ------------- ---------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
2001

980 NPLC Business G08 980 nanometer pump-laser chip 10% $10 25%

980 nanometer pump-laser chips are a critical component used in optical assemblies and are a key
part of optical systems. The project is expected to be completed and to begin contributing to
consolidated revenues by the end of the first
quarter of 2003.
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2000

Sonoma Systems Integrator Version 5.0 86% $ 0.2 19%

Integrator is a Broadband Integrated Integral Access Device that allows service providers to deliver
integrated voice and data services over their existing asynchronous transfer mode infrastructure.
Integrator provides business-class Internet access, Frame Relay, high speed local area network
services, and video and digital voice services. Nortel Networks has revised its original estimates
and now expects that the project will be completed and will begin contributing to consolidated
revenues by the end of the second quarter of 2001.
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Alteon Web Switches and Traffic Management N/A $ 1.1 40%
WebSystems, Inc. Software

Web switches come in both stackable and modular forms and provide integrated traffic control
services, such as load balancing, filtering, and bandwidth management, within a high performance
Layer 4-7 switching platform. The project was completed in the first quarter of 2001 and is expected
to begin contributing to consolidated revenues in the second quarter of 2001.

For purposes of determining the value of the IPR&D associated with this project, the discount rate
used was adjusted upwards to factor in the level of completion of the IPR&D project.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED EXPECTED
YEAR & PERCENTAGE COST TO DISCOUNT
ACQUISITION IPR&D PROJECT COMPLETE COMPLETE RATE
----------- ------------- ---------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
2000

EPiCON, Inc. ALTiS Version 4.x 45% $ 1.5 35%

ALTiS is a software management and deployment platform that can be used by both application service
providers and enterprise information technology departments to manage the deployment, installation
and use of remote applications on remote Windows PCs. Nortel Networks has revised its original
estimates and now expects that the project will be completed and will begin contributing to
consolidated revenues by the end of the third quarter of 2001.
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Architel Systems Order Management System ("OMS") version 7% $ 0.5 19%
Corporation 1.7

OMS is a software system that reduces service delivery times, operating costs, and time to market
for new services by automating the network and service provisioning processes. The project was
completed and began contributing to consolidated revenues in the first quarter of 2001.
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CoreTek Gain Tilt Monitor ("GTM") 81% $ 1.6 23%

The GTM is a low-end wavelength monitor solution that provides a measure of relative power accuracy
per channel in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing systems. The GTM was specifically designed to
be used in every long-haul line amplifier. The project was subsequently merged with another ongoing
development project and is expected to be completed and to begin contributing to consolidated
revenues in the second quarter of 2001.

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Optical Performance Monitor ("OPM") 75% $ 2.4 23%

The OPM is a high-end wavelength monitor. The OPM is designed to meet specifications provided by
certain key telecommunication service providers. Nortel Networks has revised its original estimates
and now expects that the project will be completed and will begin contributing to consolidated
revenues by the end of the second quarter of 2001.
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Laser Locker Card ("LLC") 65% $ 4.2 23%

The LLC is a tunable laser configuration with an optical feedback loop for wavelength locking. The
LLC uses a differential etalon approach that outputs a comparative signal into a closed feedback
loop for tuning and locking the laser. The project was subsequently merged with another ongoing
development project and Nortel Networks has revised its original estimates and now expects that the
project will be completed and will begin contributing to consolidated revenues by the end of the
fourth quarter of 2001.
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Xros, Inc. X-1000 65% $ 8.8 22%

The X-1000 is an all-optical cross-connect system for fiber-optic networks. The project is expected
to be completed and to begin contributing to consolidated revenues in the second half of 2001.
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</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED EXPECTED
YEAR & PERCENTAGE COST TO DISCOUNT
ACQUISITION IPR&D PROJECT COMPLETE COMPLETE RATE
----------- ------------- ---------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
2000

Qtera Corporation Photonic Networking Systems 56% $ 15.8 22%

Photonic Networking Systems are ultra-long-reach optical networking systems. These systems allow
for scalable optical Internet capabilities, which enable high performance, rapid wavelength
provisioning and restoration, and low cost survivable bandwidth. The project was completed in the
first quarter of 2001 and is expected to begin contributing to consolidated revenues in the second
quarter of 2001.
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</TABLE>

In order for Nortel Networks to succeed in the highly competitive and
rapidly changing marketplace in which it operates, acquired assets must
be integrated quickly into its customer solutions as enhancements of
existing technology or as part of a larger platform. It is Nortel
Networks normal practice to begin the integration of all acquired
businesses (including management responsibilities, financial reporting,
and human resources) immediately following the closing of the
transaction. As such, Nortel Networks does not specifically track
revenues generated from completed IPR&D projects of acquired businesses
subsequent to the closing and integration of acquisitions. While Nortel
Networks believes that all of the development projects will be
successfully completed, failure of any of these projects to achieve
technological feasibility, and/or any variance from forecasted results,
may result in a material adverse effect on the business, results of
operations and financial condition of Nortel Networks.

7. SPECIAL CHARGES AND ONE-TIME COSTS

Special charges for the three months ended March 31, 2001 were as
follows:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Workforce reduction $ 260
Contract settlement and lease costs 24
Goodwill write-off 90
Other 14
------
Total special charges 388
Cumulative draw-downs (183)
------
Provision balance $ 205
------
</TABLE>

2001

For the three months ended March 31, 2001, Nortel Networks recorded
special charges of $388 related to restructuring and other costs
associated with its initiatives that began in 2000 to optimize
profitability and drive efficiencies in its business by streamlining
operations and activities that are not aligned with its core markets and
leadership strategies. In addition, Nortel Networks continued with the
outsourcing of the Information Services function that began in the fourth
quarter of 2000.

Workforce reduction charges of $254 related to the cost of severance and
related benefits for the termination of approximately 8,200 employees in
connection with the above noted restructuring activities. The termination
of the 8,200 employees was primarily in North America and the United
Kingdom and across all of Nortel Networks operating segments. As at March
31, 2001, the provision balance has been drawn down by cash payments of
$92 resulting in an ending provision balance of $162. The remaining
provision is expected to be substantially drawn down by the third quarter
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Non-severance charges of $34 in connection with the above noted
restructuring activities included a charge of $20 for obligations under
contractual agreements within Network Infrastructure and Other and a
charge of $14 related to various items within Network Infrastructure. The
provision of $34 at March 31, 2001 is expected to be substantially drawn
down by the third quarter of 2001.

The goodwill write-off of $90 was the remaining net book value of
goodwill recorded on the prior acquisitions of MICOM Communications Corp.
and Broadband Networks Inc. As part of Nortel Networks current initiative
to strategically realign resources, Nortel Networks has made the decision
to exit the technologies associated with these prior acquisitions
completely.

When events and circumstances warrant a review, Nortel Networks
evaluates the carrying value of goodwill and long-lived assets to be
held and used in accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed
Of." In light of the current business environment, uncertain performance
outlook, and adjustment of technology market valuations, Nortel Networks
is engaged in an evaluation of its long-lived assets.

A charge of $10 was recorded in connection with the outsourcing of
certain Information Services functions, of which $6 related to workforce
reduction and $4 related to contract settlement and lease costs. As at
March 31, 2001, the provision balance has been drawn down by cash
payments of $1 resulting in an ending provision balance of $9. The
remaining provision is expected to be substantially drawn down by the
fourth quarter of 2001.

2000

In the year ended December 31, 2000, Nortel Networks recorded special
charges aggregating to $271 related to restructuring and other charges,
and one-time costs of $2.

Restructuring activities involved the implementation of Nortel Networks
initiative to strategically realign resources into high growth areas of
the business in response to shifts in customers' needs and transitions
from older to newer technologies across Nortel Networks product
portfolio, and the outsourcing of certain Information Services functions.

Workforce reduction charges of $130 primarily represented the cost of
severance and related benefits for the termination of approximately 4,000
employees in the above noted restructuring activities.

Other charges primarily represented a reduction of the goodwill related
to Matra Nortel Communications S.A.S. and the provision had been
completely drawn down as at December 31, 2000.

The opening provision balance of $48, related to the above workforce
reductions, has been completely drawn down, resulting in a provision
balance of nil as at March 31, 2001.

1999

In the year ended December 31, 1999, Nortel Networks recorded special
charges aggregating to $160 related to restructuring costs and one-time
costs of $49.

Restructuring activities involved Nortel Networks exit of certain
operations, realigning of resources into growth areas in response to
industry shifts as well as to create efficiencies within the former
Service Provider and Carrier segment ("SP&C") and the former Enterprise
segment and the streamlining of SP&C manufacturing operations. Nortel
Networks also restructured, for purposes of outsourcing, its corporate
processes including a portion of its payroll, accounts payable,
training, and resourcing functions.

Workforce reduction charges of $87 primarily represented the cost of
severance and related benefits for the termination of approximately 1,970
employees in the above noted restructuring activities.

Other charges primarily represented a write-down of equipment, contract
settlement and lease costs, and facilities impairment charges of $73. The
provision had been completely drawn down as at December 31, 2000.





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The opening provision balance of $28 related to the employees identified
in the strategic resource realignment initiatives described above has
been drawn down by $17, resulting in a provision balance of $11 as at
March 31, 2001. The remaining provision is expected to be drawn down by
the second quarter of 2001.

8. LONG-TERM DEBT

On February 8, 2001, Nortel Networks Limited, a subsidiary of the
Company, completed an offering of $1,500 of 6.125 percent notes which
mature on February 15, 2006 (the "Notes"). The Notes will pay interest on
a semi-annual basis on February 15 and August 15, beginning on August 15,
2001. The Notes are redeemable, at any time at Nortel Networks Limited's
option, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof plus
accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium.

9. INCOME TAXES

Excluding the impact of after-tax charges of Acquisition Related Costs
(IPR&D expense and the amortization of acquired technology and goodwill
from all acquisitions subsequent to July 1998), stock option compensation
and, where applicable, certain of the one-time gains and charges, Nortel
Networks effective income tax rate was 32.0 percent for the three months
ended March 31, 2001 compared with 33.0 percent for the same period in
2000. The change in Nortel Networks effective tax rate was primarily due
to the change in Nortel Networks geographic mix of earnings.

Global investment tax credits of $40 and $43 for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, have been applied against the
income tax provision.

10. INVENTORIES

The following table sets forth inventories as at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
--------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials $1,062 $ 796
Work in process 923 968
Finished goods 2,180 2,572
------ ------
Inventories $4,165 $4,336
------ ------
</TABLE>


11. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

The following table sets forth interest and income taxes paid for the
three months ended March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Interest paid $ 32 $ 28
Income taxes paid $191 $308
</TABLE>



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12. COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows for the
three months ended March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Net loss applicable to common shares $(2,580) $ (730)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment (a) (292) (21)
Change in unrealized gain on investments - net (b) (87) 129
Unrealized net derivative losses on cash flow hedges - net (c) (23) -
-------- --------
Comprehensive loss $(2,982) $ (622)
-------- --------
</TABLE>

(a) The change in the foreign currency translation adjustment is not
adjusted for income taxes as it relates to indefinite investments
in non-United States subsidiaries.

(b) Certain securities deemed available-for-sale by Nortel Networks
are measured at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses
related to these securities are excluded from net loss and are
included in comprehensive loss until they are realized.

(c) Includes $7 (pre-tax $11) of net derivative losses related to the
adoption of SFAS 133. During the three months ended March 31,
2001, $5 of net derivative losses were reclassed to selling,
general and administrative expense.

13. CONTINGENCIES

Subsequent to the February 15, 2001 announcement in which the Company
provided revised guidance for financial performance for the fiscal year
and first quarter 2001, the Company and certain of its then current
officers and directors have been named as defendants in a number of
purported class action lawsuits. These lawsuits, which have been filed
through April 13, 2001 in the United States, and in Ontario and Quebec,
Canada, on behalf of shareholders who acquired the Company's securities
as early as November 1, 2000 and as late as February 15, 2001, allege
violations of United States federal and Canadian provincial securities
laws.

On February 12, 2001, Nortel Networks Inc., an indirect subsidiary of the
Company, was served with a consolidated amended class action complaint
(the "Complaint") that purported to add the Company as a defendant to a
lawsuit commenced in July 2000 against Entrust Technologies, Inc.
("Entrust Technologies") and three of its then current officers in the
United States District Court of Texas, Marshall Division. The Complaint
alleges that Entrust Technologies, certain then current officers of
Entrust Technologies, and the Company violated the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 with respect to certain statements made by Entrust
Technologies. The Company is alleged to be a controlling person of
Entrust Technologies. On April 6, 2001, the Company filed a motion to
dismiss the Complaint.

On March 4, 1997, Bay Networks, Inc. ("Bay Networks"), a company acquired
by Nortel Networks Limited on August 31, 1998, announced that
shareholders had filed two separate lawsuits in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of California (the "Federal
Court") and the California Superior Court, County of Santa Clara (the
"California Court") against Bay Networks and ten of Bay Networks' then
current and former officers and directors, purportedly on behalf of a
class of shareholders who purchased Bay Networks' common shares during
the period of May 1, 1995 through October 14, 1996. On August 17, 2000,
the Federal Court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss the case and
on September 8, 2000, a notice of appeal was filed by the plaintiffs. In
January 2001, the plaintiffs filed their opening brief in the United
States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit and the defendants filed
their responsive brief in April 2001. On April 18, 1997, a second lawsuit
was filed in the California Court, purportedly on behalf of a class of
shareholders who acquired Bay Networks' common shares pursuant to the
registration statement and prospectus that became effective on November
15, 1995. The two actions in the California Court were consolidated in
April 1998; however, the California Court denied the plaintiffs' motion
for class certification. In January 2000, the California Court of Appeal
rejected the plaintiffs' appeal of the decision. A petition for review
was filed with the California Supreme Court by the plaintiffs and was
denied. A new group of putative plaintiffs, who allege to have been
shareholders of Bay Networks during the relevant periods, filed a motion
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intervention in the California Court on February 22, 2000, seeking to
become the representatives of a class of shareholders. The motion and all
other proceedings have been stayed pending determination of a request for
a reassignment of the matter to a new judge.

Nortel Networks is also a defendant in various other suits, claims,
proceedings and investigations which arise in the normal course of
business.

Nortel Networks is unable to ascertain the ultimate aggregate amount of
monetary liability or financial impact of the above matters and therefore
cannot determine whether these actions, suits, claims, proceedings and
investigations will, individually or collectively, have a material
adverse effect on the business, results of operations and financial
condition of Nortel Networks. Unless otherwise noted, Nortel
Networks and any named directors and officers of Nortel Networks intend
to vigorously defend these actions, suits, claims, proceedings and
investigations.

14. RECENTLY ISSUED PRONOUNCEMENTS

In September 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS
No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities - a replacement of FASB Statement No. 125"
("SFAS 140"). SFAS 140 revises certain standards for accounting for
securitization and other transfers of financial assets and collateral. In
addition, SFAS No. 140 requires certain additional disclosures that were
not previously required. The additional disclosure requirements were
effective for financial statements for fiscal years ending after December
15, 2000 and were adopted for the year ended December 31, 2000. The
revised accounting standards of SFAS 140 are effective for transactions
occurring after March 31, 2001. The application of the revised accounting
standards of SFAS 140 are not expected to have a material adverse effect
on the business, results of operations or financial condition of Nortel
Networks.

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 9, 2001, the Company and ANTEC Corporation ("ANTEC"), announced
an amendment to the agreement announced October 18, 2000 to realign their
cable businesses to create a new company. Under the terms of the amended
agreement, immediately prior to closing, Nortel Networks and ANTEC will
contribute to Arris Interactive LLC ("Arris Interactive") all outstanding
loans previously provided to Arris Interactive, of approximately $114 and
$10 at December 31, 2000, respectively, and accrued interest to the date
of closing. At closing, Nortel Networks will transfer to the new company
its then existing membership interest in Arris Interactive in exchange
for 37 million common shares of the new company. Nortel Networks will own
approximately 49.3 percent of the new company and the ANTEC shareholders
will own the remaining approximate 50.7 percent. Nortel Networks will
also convert at closing approximately $90 of certain current payables and
royalties due from, and advances made to, Arris Interactive into a new
membership interest in Arris Interactive. Subject to the satisfaction of
certain conditions, Nortel Networks will have the right to require Arris
Interactive to redeem this new interest. The transaction is subject to
customary regulatory approvals, the approval of ANTEC shareholders, the
completion of ANTEC's new working capital financing arrangements, and the
satisfaction of certain conditions relating to the new membership
interest. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of
2001.

16. COMPARATIVE FIGURES

Certain comparative figures in the unaudited Consolidated Financial
Statements have been reclassified to conform with the current period's
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

You should read this section in conjunction with our unaudited
consolidated financial statements and notes, which begin on page 4. This section
adds additional analysis of our operations and current financial condition and
also contains forward-looking statements and should be read in conjunction with
the factors set forth below under "Forward-looking statements," on page 32. All
dollar amounts in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations are in millions of United States dollars
unless otherwise stated.

Where we say the "Company," we mean Nortel Networks Corporation without
its subsidiaries. Where we say "we," "us," "our," or "Nortel Networks," we mean
the Company and its subsidiaries.

OVERVIEW

Nortel Networks Corporation is a publicly-traded company on the New York
and Toronto stock exchanges under the symbol "NT". Nortel Networks Limited is
the Company's principal direct operating subsidiary. The Company holds all of
the outstanding common shares of Nortel Networks Limited but none of the
preferred shares of Nortel Networks Limited. Acquisitions involving any share
consideration are completed by the Company and acquisitions involving only cash
consideration are generally completed by Nortel Networks Limited.

DEVELOPMENTS IN 2001

Legal proceedings

Subsequent to the February 15, 2001 announcement in which the Company
provided revised guidance for financial performance for the fiscal year and
first quarter 2001, the Company and certain of its then current officers and
directors were named as defendants in a number of purported class action
lawsuits. These lawsuits, which have been filed through April 13, 2001 in the
United States, and in Ontario and Quebec, Canada, on behalf of shareholders who
acquired the Company's securities as early as November 1, 2000 and as late as
February 15, 2001, allege violations of United States federal and Canadian
provincial securities laws. The Company intends to vigorously defend all such
served actions. See "Legal proceedings" on page 30 for additional details.

Special charges

In light of the current economic environment, and in order to optimize
profitability and drive efficiencies in our business, the Company has announced
aggregate net reductions of approximately 20,000 employees from the number of
employees at December 31, 2000. The number of affected employees is expected to
be minimized as a result of normal attrition, including retirement, and is
expected to be substantially completed by the end of the first half of 2001. See
"Special charges" on page 27 for additional details.

Debt issuance

On February 8, 2001, Nortel Networks Limited completed an offering of
$1,500 of 6.125 percent notes, which mature on February 15, 2006. The notes will
pay interest on a semi-annual basis on February 15 and August 15, beginning on
August 15, 2001. The notes are redeemable, at any time at Nortel Networks
Limited's option, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof
plus accrued and unpaid interest and a "make-whole" premium. See "Liquidity and
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Acquisition

On February 13, 2001, the Company acquired JDS Uniphase Corporation's
Zurich, Switzerland-based subsidiary, a designer and manufacturer of strategic
980 nanometer pump-laser chips, and related assets in Poughkeepsie, New York. In
connection with the acquisition, the Company issued approximately 65.7 million
common shares. The purchase price includes $500 of deferred consideration which
is payable after December 31, 2003 in common shares of the Company. The
calculated number of common shares to be transferred is subject to reduction to
the extent that Nortel Networks meets certain purchase commitments from JDS
Uniphase Corporation by that date. The acquisition was accounted for using the
purchase method, and the operating results from the date of acquisition are
included in the photonics components segment.

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2001 decreased slightly
compared to the same period in 2000. However, due to costs associated with our
acquisitions and a decrease in gross profit, we reported a net loss applicable
to common shares of $2,580, or $0.82 per common share. Excluding the impact of
Acquisition Related Costs (in-process research and development expense and the
amortization of acquired technology and goodwill from all acquisitions
subsequent to July 1998), stock option compensation, and certain of the one-time
gains and charges, for the three months ended March 31, 2001, we reported a net
loss from operations applicable to common shares of $385, or $0.12 per common
share. Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2001 was 30.1 percent
compared to 41.2 percent for the same period in 2000.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our customers, markets, and solutions continue to evolve. As a result,
the specific customer groups identified within our previous service provider and
carrier segment and enterprise segment have now merged or become uniform. In
response to this change, we have changed the way we manage our business to
reflect a focus on providing seamless networking solutions and service
capabilities to our customers. In addition, subsequent to the April 19, 2001
announcement of our financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2001,
we have reallocated certain solutions from our network infrastructure segment to
other to reflect our current management structure. Financial information by
segment and customer solution has been restated and reported on the new basis
commencing with the three months ended March 31, 2001.

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE - This operating segment consists of all networking
solutions and includes optical inter-city transmission products, metropolitan
optical transmission products, core Internet Protocol networking solutions
(including packet and circuit switching), eBusiness and service solutions, and
applications solutions and services for wireless networks. These networking
solutions are used by service provider, carrier, and enterprise customers,
including incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers, interexchange
carriers, global carriers, wireless network providers, Internet service
providers, application service providers, resellers, public utilities, cable
television companies, large enterprises and their branch offices, small
businesses, and home offices, as well as government, education, and utility
organizations.

PHOTONICS COMPONENTS - This operating segment consists of the optical and
electronic component design and manufacturing operations for incorporation into
Nortel Networks own products and for sale to other networking systems
manufacturers and includes active and passive optical components, lasers and
filters, transmitters and receivers, modules and subsystems, pump-laser chips,
and microelectronics devices.

OTHER - Other represents operating segments and business activities which
include certain customer premises-based voice and data networking solutions,
global professional services, all access solutions, and civil works and original
equipment manufacturer offerings. None of these operating segments or business
activities meet the quantitative criteria to be disclosed as reportable
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REVENUES

Segment revenues

The following table sets forth information by segment for the three months ended
March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Network infrastructure $ 4,561 $ 4,620
Photonics components 315 402
Other 1,511 1,611
Intersegment sales elimination (210) (311)
------- -------
CONSOLIDATED $ 6,177 $ 6,322
------- -------
</TABLE>


Customer solutions revenues

The following table sets forth external revenues by customer solutions for the
three months ended March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Optical inter-city $ 992 $ 1,424
Local internet 2,104 2,134
Wireless internet 1,465 1,062
Other (a) 1,616 1,702
------- -------
CONSOLIDATED $ 6,177 $ 6,322
------- -------
</TABLE>

(a) Other includes the external customer solutions revenue of $105 and $91 of
the photonics components segment for the three months ended March 31,
2001 and 2000, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED

The $145, or two percent, decline in revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, was primarily due to a
decline in other revenues and a modest decrease in network infrastructure
segment revenues. Consolidated revenues declined overall as a result of reduced
and/or deferred capital spending by our customers and certain pricing actions by
some customers, particularly in the United States.

Following a period of rapid infrastructure build-out and strong economic
conditions in 1999 and 2000, we saw tighter capital markets and a rapid and
severe slowdown in the United States economy in the three months ended March 31,
2001, which resulted in lower capital spending by industry participants and less
demand for our products and services. As a result, overall revenues in the
United States declined substantially for the three months ended March 31, 2001
compared to the same period in 2000. There can be no certainty as to the
continued degree of the severity or duration of this slowdown. Also, certain
network operators are having, and we expect will continue to have, difficulty
accessing the capital markets in 2001.

We have seen customers globally assessing the effect of the economic
slowdown in the United States on their businesses. We expect that the severe
lack of available funding from capital markets, high debt levels at many service
providers and the compounding effect of the United States economic slowdown and
its impact on other regions will continue to constrain capital spending by
service providers. As a result, it is not currently possible to provide specific
guidance for the Company's financial performance for the second quarter or full
year 2001 and we do not expect that results of operations for any quarter will
necessarily be consistent with our quarterly historical profile or indicative of
results to be expected for future quarters. We only expect a meaningful rebound
in capital spending following a period of industry rationalization and an
improved economic environment. We cannot predict the extent and duration of the
impact, if any, of the economic slowdown in the United States on economies in
Canada, Europe, and other countries and geographic regions in which we conduct
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We expect to continue to focus on high-growth areas including the
wireless internet and optical inter-city customer solutions and the metro and
core Internet Protocol networks portions of local internet customer solutions
and to continue to reduce our investment in non-strategic businesses. Also, in
light of the current business environment, uncertain performance outlook, and
adjustment of technology market valuations, we are assessing whether we should
dispose of or otherwise exit certain businesses and review the recoverability of
our tangible and intangible assets. Any decisions to limit investments or to
exit or otherwise dispose of businesses may result in the recording of accrued
liabilities for special one-time charges and may reduce our ability to realize
certain of our recorded tangible and intangible assets. A significant one-time
charge or reduction in the value of assets could have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

The $59, or one percent, decline in revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, was primarily due to a
substantial decline in sales of optical inter-city customer solutions, nearly
offset by a considerable increase in sales of wireless internet customer
solutions.

Optical inter-city

The $432, or 30 percent, decline in revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, was the result of decreases
and/or deferrals in capital spending by our major United States customers and
certain pricing actions by some customers. The substantial decrease in sales in
the United States and Canada was partially offset by considerable growth in
Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and the Caribbean and Latin America region.

Local internet

The $30, or one percent, decline in revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, was primarily the result of
substantial decreases in sales of the circuit switching portion of our local
internet customer solutions, partially offset by considerable increases in sales
of the core Internet Protocol networks and metro portions of our local internet
customer solutions. The substantial decrease in sales of the circuit switching
portion of our local internet customer solutions was primarily the result of
reduced demand by the exchange carrier markets as a result of the severe
slowdown in the United States economy and the tightening capital markets. The
considerable growth in sales of both the core Internet Protocol networks and
metro portions of our local internet customer solutions was primarily driven by
increased demand for new product introductions. The modest decline in overall
sales of local internet customer solutions was due to a substantial decline in
the United States, which was nearly offset by growth in all other regions.

Wireless internet

The $403, or 38 percent, growth in revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, was the result of continuing
network expansions by major United States customers and increased revenues from
third generation, or 3G, technologies. The substantial increase in sales of
wireless internet customer solutions was driven by substantial growth in the
United States, the Asia Pacific region and Canada, partially offset by a decline
in Europe.

PHOTONICS COMPONENTS

The $87, or 22 percent, decline in revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, was the result of a
substantial decline in internal sales to the network infrastructure segment due
to the decreased and/or deferred capital spending by our major United States
customers. Partially offsetting the decline were higher sales to external
customers. The increase in sales of photonic components to external customers
was primarily the result of a considerable increase in the Asia Pacific region
and solid growth in Europe, which more than offset a slight decline in the
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OTHER

Other declined $100, or six percent, for the three months ended March 31,
2001 compared to the same period in 2000, primarily due to a substantial
increase in sales of global professional services, more than offset by
significant declines in sales of customer premises-based solutions, access
solutions, and civil works and original equipment manufacturer offerings. The
substantial increase in sales of global professional services was due to
increasing professional services opportunities in the market as a result of
tightening capital markets and accelerating industry rationalization. The
decline in sales of customer premises-based solutions of $83, to $682, was due
to decreased sales volumes in Canada, and the United States as a result of the
severe economic slowdown. The decline in sales of access solutions of $80, to
$422, was primarily due to lower sales volumes of mature, narrow-band products
and the severe downturn in the competitive local exchange carrier market. The
modest decline overall in other revenues was due to significant declines in the
United States and Canada, partially offset by considerable increases in Europe,
the Caribbean and Latin America region, and the Asia Pacific region.

GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN

The following tables set forth information by segment for the three months ended
March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
GROSS PROFIT

Network infrastructure $1,531 $2,052
Photonics components 71 128
Other 264 434
Intersegment inventory unrealized profit elimination - net (6) (10)
------ ------
CONSOLIDATED $1,860 $2,604
------ ------
GROSS MARGIN

Network infrastructure 33.6% 44.4%
Photonics components 22.5% 31.8%
Other 17.5% 26.9%
Consolidated 30.1% 41.2%
------ ------
</TABLE>

CONSOLIDATED

Gross profit decreased substantially for the three months ended March 31,
2001 compared to the same period in 2000 due to a modest decline in revenues and
a substantial decline in gross margin. The decrease in gross margin of 11.1
percentage points, or 27 percent, was due to substantial decreases in gross
margin across all segments.

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

The decrease in gross margin of 10.8 percentage points, or 24 percent,
for the three months ended March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000,
was primarily the result of fixed infrastructure costs that could not be reduced
to reflect the lower sales volumes for the three months ended March 31, 2001,
and a shift in the geographical mix of sales from the United States to Europe
and the Asia Pacific region, where we generally earn lower gross margins. We are
currently undertaking initiatives to streamline our businesses and reduce our
cost structure. However, the severe slowdown in the United States economy may
lead to further shifts in the geographical mix of sales from the United States
to Europe and the Asia Pacific region, resulting in further reductions in gross
margin.


PHOTONICS COMPONENTS

The decrease in gross margin of 9.3 percentage points, or 29 percent, for
the three months ended March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, was
due to fixed infrastructure costs, which, in part, related to significant
capital expenditures incurred in 2000 to meet expected demand for photonics
components.



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OTHER

Gross margin for other decreased by 9.4 percentage points, or 35 percent,
for the three months ended March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000,
primarily due to modest increases in gross margin for global professional
services and customer premises-based solutions, more than offset by substantial
declines in gross margins for access solutions. The increase in gross margin for
global professional services was primarily due to product mix. The increase of
1.8 percentage points in gross margin, to 39.6 percent, for customer
premises-based solutions was primarily due to various cost-reduction programs,
nearly offset by pricing pressures and an increase in the percentage of overall
revenues generated from lower gross margin service activities for the three
months ended March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000. The decline of
21.8 percentage points in gross margin, to negative 2.1 percent, for access
solutions was primarily due to fixed costs that could not be reduced to reflect
lower sales volumes. Additionally, access solutions gross margins were
negatively impacted as a result of product returns and order cancellations due
to the severe downturn in the competitive local exchange carrier market.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

The following table sets forth selling, general and administrative expense for
the three months ended March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
Selling, general and administrative expense $1,392 $1,192
As a percentage of revenues 22.5% 18.9%
</TABLE>


For the three months ended March 31, 2001, selling, general and
administrative expense, or SG&A expense, increased by $200, and as a percentage
of revenues increased by 3.6 percentage points, compared to the same period in
2000. SG&A expense in absolute dollars has decreased significantly for the three
months ended March 31, 2001 compared to the three months ended December 31,
2000. SG&A expense in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenue are both
expected to decline as we move forward in 2001 as the full impact of initiatives
undertaken by us to streamline our business and reduce our cost structure are
realized. We intend to continue focusing on reducing SG&A expense as percentage
of revenues. In absolute dollars, the increase in SG&A expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, reflected the
funding of North American and international market investments across the
network infrastructure and photonics components segments in 2000 to support our
revenue growth during that period.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE

The following table sets forth research and development expense for the three
months ended March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Research and development expense $1,027 $851
As a percentage of revenues 16.6% 13.5%
</TABLE>

For the three months ended March 31, 2001, research and development
expense increased by $176, and as a percentage of revenues increased by 3.1
percentage points, compared to the same period in 2000. This increased planned
investment in research and development was primarily in the network
infrastructure segment including wireless internet and optical inter-city
customer solutions. The increase of 3.1 percentage points in research and
development expense as a percentage of revenues for the three months ended March
31, 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, was primarily due to a significant
increase in research and development expense in absolute dollars. Research and
development expense in absolute dollars has declined for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2000, as a result
of initiatives undertaken during the quarter to streamline our business and
reduce our cost structure. As a result, research and development expense in
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IN-PROCESS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE AND AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES

The following table sets forth in-process research and development expense and
amortization of intangibles for the three months ended March 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2001 2000
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
In-process research and development expense $ 15 $673
Amortization of intangibles

Acquired technology $ 281 $181
Goodwill $1,688 $479
</TABLE>

For the three months ended March 31, 2001, in-process research and
development expense reflected the acquisition of JDS Uniphase Corporation's
Zurich, Switzerland-based subsidiary, and related assets in Poughkeepsie, New
York, or the 980 NPLC Business. In the three months ended March 31, 2000,
in-process research and development expense primarily related to the acquisition
of Qtera Corporation.

The amortization of acquired technology for the three months ended March
31, 2001 primarily reflected the charges related to the acquisitions of Bay
Networks, Inc., Alteon WebSystems, Inc., Clarify Inc., and the 980 NPLC
Business. The amortization for the same period in 2000 primarily reflected the
charge related to the acquisition of Bay Networks. As at March 31, 2001 and
December 31, 2000, the capitalized amount of acquired technology - net was
$1,317 and $1,196, respectively.

The amortization of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2001
primarily reflected the charges related to the acquisitions of Alteon
WebSystems, Bay Networks, Xros, Inc., Qtera, and Clarify. The amortization of
goodwill for the same period in 2000 primarily reflected the charges related to
the acquisitions of Bay Networks and Qtera. As at March 31, 2001 and December
31, 2000, the capitalized amount of goodwill - net was $18,483 and $17,770,
respectively.

The above impacts to our results of operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 were primarily a result of the large number and value of
acquisitions completed from 1998 to 2000. Though we anticipate a slower pace of
acquisition activity in 2001 compared to 2000, the amortization of intangibles
for acquisitions completed from 1998 to 2000 will continue to negatively impact
results of operations as they are amortized over a period of two to five years
from the date of acquisition.

SPECIAL CHARGES

2001

For the three months ended March 31, 2001, we recorded special charges of
$388 relating to restructuring and other costs associated with our initiatives
that began in 2000 to optimize profitability and drive efficiencies in our
business by streamlining operations and activities that are not aligned with our
core markets and leadership strategies. In addition, in the three months ended
March 31, 2001, we continued with the outsourcing of the Information Services
function begun in the fourth quarter of 2000.

Special charges were primarily related to workforce reduction costs
associated with restructuring activities announced during the three months ended
March 31, 2001 to reduce the number of employees from December 31, 2000 levels,
and contract settlement and lease costs related to the restructuring activities.
Additional charges are expected in the second quarter of 2001 as the previously
announced workforce reduction initiative is completed and criteria for the
recording of such charges are met. In addition, the special charges related to a
write-off of the remaining net book value of goodwill related to the
acquisitions of MICOM Communications Corp. and Broadband Networks Inc. as a
result of the decision made to exit the technologies associated with these prior
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Workforce reduction cost savings as a result of the restructuring
activities will reduce employee expense. The reduction in employee expense began
in the first quarter of 2001. The annual costs and amortization associated with
the contract and lease obligations and write-off of goodwill will not have a
significant impact on future results. The decrease in costs as a result of the
restructuring activities outlined above will primarily impact cost of revenues,
selling, general and administrative expense, and research and development
expense.

The remaining cash outlays of $191 related to the above restructuring
activities are expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2001 and will be
funded from operating cash flows.

2000

In the year ended December 31, 2000, we recorded special charges
aggregating to $271 relating to restructuring and other charges. The remaining
cash outlays related to the above restructuring activities were completed in the
first three months of 2001.

1999

In the year ended December 31, 1999, we recorded special charges
aggregating to $160 relating to restructuring costs. The remaining cash outlays
at March 31, 2001 of $11 related to the above restructuring activities, are
expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2001, and will be funded from
operating cash flows.

For additional information related to these restructuring activities see
"Special charges and one-time costs" on page 16 in Note 7.

OTHER INCOME - NET

For the three months ended March 31, 2001, other income - net was $89
compared to $535 for the same period in 2000. Other income - net for the three
months ended March 31, 2001, primarily related to increased interest income from
customer financing. For the three months ended March 31, 2000, other income -
net primarily related to a pre-tax gain of $513 (after-tax $344), due to a sale
of a portion of our share ownership in Entrust Technologies, Inc.


INCOME TAX PROVISION (RECOVERY)

Our effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and
2000 were 32.0 percent and 33.0 percent, respectively, excluding the impact of
after-tax charges of Acquisition Related Costs (in-process research and
development expense and the amortization of acquired technology and goodwill
from all acquisitions subsequent to July 1998), stock option compensation and,
where applicable, certain of the one-time gains and one-time charges. The lower
effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2001 compared to the
same period in 2000, primarily reflected changes in geographic earnings mix. We
had an income tax recovery for the three months ended March 31, 2001 of $366
compared to an income tax provision of $256 for the same period in 2000,
primarily as a result of the net loss before tax for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 compared to net earnings before tax for the same period in 2000,
excluding certain Acquisition Related Costs, stock option compensation and,
where applicable, certain of the one-time gains and one-time charges.

Our earnings are subject to different effective tax rates in each of the
countries in which we operate. A change in our overall tax rate can result when
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and cash equivalents, or cash, were $1,772 at March 31, 2001, an
increase of $128 from December 31, 2000. The increase in cash was primarily the
result of Nortel Networks Limited's debt offering of $1,500 of 6.125 percent
notes completed on February 8, 2001, nearly offset by changes in operating
assets and liabilities, expenditures on plant and equipment, and increases in
long-term receivables.

Cash flows used in operating activities were $863 for the three months
ended March 31, 2001. Cash flows used in operating activities resulted from a
net loss of $452, adjusted for non-cash items, and the use of cash related to
operating assets and liabilities. The use of cash related to operating assets
and liabilities was primarily the result of a decrease in accounts payable and
accrued liabilities and an increase in income taxes receivable, partially offset
by a decrease in accounts receivable, during the period.

Cash flows used in investing activities were $870 for the three months
ended March 31, 2001. The use of cash was primarily due to expenditures for
plant and equipment, and a net increase in long-term receivables during the
period. The expenditures of $563 for plant and equipment largely reflect the
capacity expansion for the network infrastructure and photonics components
segments and purchases related to general infrastructure that we were committed
to at the end of 2000. On July 24, 2000, we announced a $1,900 investment to,
among other things, expand optical components and systems production capacity
and capability in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Total
investment and commitments related to this announcement were approximately $500
at March 31, 2001. Additional capital spending will only be incurred in a manner
that is consistent with growth in the optical networking market. The net
increase in long-term receivables during the period was approximately $328,
primarily attributable to increased funding of customer financings.

Cash flows generated from financing activities were $1,876 for the three
months ended March 31, 2001. Cash flows primarily resulted from the issuance of
long-term debt of $1,505, primarily related to Nortel Networks Limited's debt
offering of $1,500 of 6.125 percent notes completed on February 8, 2001.

Through our subsidiaries, we have the ability to offer from time to time
up to an aggregate of $1,000 of debt securities and warrants to purchase debt
securities, pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Additionally, Nortel Networks Limited has also filed in each of the
provinces of Canada a short form prospectus under the Canadian shelf prospectus
program qualifying it to issue up to $500 Canadian of debt securities and
warrants to purchase debt securities. This program will expire on February 23,
2002.

On April 12, 2000, we entered into new five-year syndicated credit
agreements, which permit borrowings in an aggregate amount of up to $750. On
April 11, 2001, we extended and increased our April 12, 2000, 364-day syndicated
credit agreements to permit borrowings in an aggregate amount of up to $1,750
from $1,250.


The total debt to total capitalization ratio of the Company was 11
percent at March 31, 2001, compared to six percent at December 31, 2000 and
eight percent at March 31, 2000. The increase in the total debt to total
capitalization ratio at March 31, 2001, compared to December 31, 2000, was
primarily due to the issuance of $1,500 of 6.125 percent notes on February 8,
2001.

The competitive environment in which we operate requires that we, and
many of our principal competitors, provide significant amounts of medium-term
and long-term customer financing. Customer financing arrangements may include
financing in connection with the sale of our products and services, as well as
funding for certain non-product and service costs associated with network
installation and integration of our products and services, and financing for
working capital purposes and equity financing.

We have traditionally been able to place a large amount of our customer
financings with third-party lenders. However, we anticipate that, due to the
larger amounts of financing we expect to provide and the higher risks typically
associated with such financings (particularly when provided to start-up
operations such as competitive local exchange carriers, to customers in
developing countries, or to specific areas of the industry such as turnkey
construction of new networks and/or third-generation, or 3G, wireless customers
which are in their early stages of development), we will be required to directly
support, for at least the initial portion of their term, a significantly greater
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We expect to continue to provide customer financing to strategic start-up
customers and for turnkey construction of new networks, particularly 3G wireless
operators. At March 31, 2001, we had entered into certain financing agreements
of which the remaining future provision of unfunded customer financing was up to
approximately $2,800, not all of which is expected to be drawn upon. We expect
to continue to arrange for third-party lenders to assume our customer financing
obligations and to fund other customer financings from working capital and
conventional sources of external financing in the normal course.

We expect to continue to hold certain customer financing obligations for
longer periods prior to placement with third-party lenders, due to recent
economic uncertainty in various countries and reduced demand for financings in
capital and bank markets. In addition, specific risks associated with customer
financing, including the risks associated with new technologies, new network
construction, market demand and competition, customer business plan viability
and funding risks, may require us to hold certain customer financing obligations
over a longer term.

Recently, certain competitive local exchange carriers have experienced
financial difficulties. Should customers fail to meet their customer financing
obligations to us, we could incur losses in excess of our provisions. In
addition to being increasingly selective in providing customer financing, we
have various programs in place to monitor and mitigate customer credit risk
including performance milestones and other conditions of funding. Management is
focused on the strategic use of our limited customer financing capacity, and on
revolving that capacity as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, there
can be no assurance that such measures will reduce or eliminate our exposure to
customers' credit risk. Any unexpected developments in our customer financing
arrangements could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations, and financial condition.

We have entered into supply contracts with customers for products and
services, which in some cases involve new technologies currently being
developed, or which we have not yet commercially deployed, or which require us
to build and operate networks on a turnkey basis. We have also entered into
network outsourcing contracts with customers to operate their networks. These
supply and network outsourcing contracts may contain delivery and installation
timetables, performance criteria and other contractual obligations which, if not
met, could result in our having to pay substantial penalties or liquidated
damages, the termination of the related supply or network outsourcing contract,
and/or the reduction of shared revenues under a turnkey arrangement. Any
unexpected developments in these supply and outsourcing contracts could have a
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial
condition.

We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, proceeds from the
February 8, 2001 debt offering, potential proceeds from the sale of non-core
businesses and/or investments, additional unused sources of cash available to us
as outlined above and other conventional sources of external financing will
satisfy our expected working capital, capital expenditure, and investment
requirements through at least the next 12 months.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Subsequent to the February 15, 2001 announcement in which the Company
provided revised guidance for financial performance for the fiscal year and
first quarter 2001, the Company and certain of its then current officers and
directors have been named as defendants in a number of purported class action
lawsuits. These lawsuits, which have been filed through April 13, 2001 in the
United States, and in Ontario and Quebec, Canada on behalf of shareholders who
acquired the Company's securities as early as November 1, 2000 and as late as
February 15, 2001, allege violations of United States federal and Canadian
provincial securities laws.

On February 12, 2001, Nortel Networks Inc., an indirect subsidiary of the
Company, was served with a consolidated amended class action complaint that
purported to add the Company as a defendant to a lawsuit commenced in July 2000
against Entrust Technologies, Inc. and three of its then current officers in the
United States District Court of Texas, Marshall Division. The complaint alleges
that Entrust Technologies, certain then current officers of Entrust
Technologies, and the Company violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with
respect to certain statements made by Entrust Technologies. The Company is
alleged to be a controlling person of Entrust Technologies. On April 6, 2001,
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On March 4, 1997, Bay Networks, Inc., a company acquired by Nortel
Networks Limited on August 31, 1998, announced that some of its shareholders had
filed two separate lawsuits against Bay Networks and ten of Bay Networks'
current and former officers and directors. Both lawsuits sought damages on
behalf of a class of shareholders who purchased Bay Networks' common shares
during the period of May 1, 1995 through October 14, 1996. Shareholders filed
one lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
California and alleged violations of the federal securities laws. In September
1998, the California District Court dismissed the plaintiffs' complaint,
granting leave for the plaintiffs to amend the complaint. In November 1998, the
California District Court ordered a stay of the proceedings until the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rendered a decision regarding
pleading standards in securities litigation in an unrelated case involving
Silicon Graphics, Inc. This decision was rendered on July 2, 1999 favourably to
the defense, the plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint in December 1999,
and the defendants filed a motion to dismiss on January 31, 2000. On August 17,
2000, the defendants' motion to dismiss was granted and on September 8, 2000,
the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal. The plaintiffs filed their opening
brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in January 2001 and the defendants
filed their responsive brief in April 2001. Plaintiffs filed the other lawsuit
announced on March 4, 1997 in the California Superior Court, County of Santa
Clara, alleging violations of the California Corporations Code. On April 18,
1997, a shareholder (represented by some of the same plaintiffs' law firms as in
the cases discussed above) filed a second lawsuit in the California Superior
Court, alleging violations of the federal securities laws and California
Corporations Code by Bay Networks and nine of its current and former officers
and directors. The second action before the California Superior Court sought
damages on behalf of a class of shareholders who acquired Bay Networks' common
shares pursuant to the registration statement and prospectus that became
effective on November 15, 1995. In April 1998, the California Superior Court
granted the plaintiffs' motion to consolidate both actions before the California
Superior Court, but denied the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. The
plaintiffs in the consolidated California action appealed this decision. Oral
arguments in this appeal were heard in November 1999. On January 19, 2000, the
California Court of Appeals affirmed the order denying the class certification.
The plaintiffs filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court
which was denied. A new group of plaintiffs, who allege to have been
shareholders of Bay Networks during the relevant periods, filed a motion for
intervention in the California Superior Court on February 22, 2000 seeking to
become the representatives of a class of shareholders. The motion and all other
proceedings have been stayed pending determination of a request for reassignment
of the matter to a new judge.

We are also a defendant in various other suits, claims, proceedings and
investigations arising in the normal course of business.

We cannot determine our total aggregate amount of monetary liability or
the financial impact of these matters. We do not therefore know whether these
actions, suits, claims, proceedings and investigations will, individually or
collectively, have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations, and financial condition. Unless we have otherwise noted, we and any
of our named directors and officers and those of any of our subsidiaries intend
to vigorously defend these actions, suits, claims, proceedings and
investigations.


ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Nortel Networks, primarily as a result of its manufacturing operations,
is subject to numerous environmental protection laws and regulations in various
jurisdictions around the world, and is exposed to liabilities and compliance
costs arising from its past and current generation, management and disposition
of hazardous substances and wastes.

Nortel Networks has remedial activities under way at six of its
facilities and seven previously occupied sites. An estimate of Nortel Networks
anticipated remediation costs associated with all such facilities and sites, to
the extent probable and reasonably estimable, is included in the Company's
environmental accruals in an approximate amount of $28.

For a discussion of Environmental matters, see "Environmental matters" on
page F-44 in Note 21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2000.


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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information and statements contained in this Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and
other sections of this report, including statements containing words such as
"could," "expects," "may," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates,"
"plans," and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These address
our business, results of operations, and financial condition, and include
statements based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections
about the economies and markets in which we operate and our beliefs and
assumptions regarding these economies and markets. In addition, we or others on
our behalf may make other written or oral statements which constitute
forward-looking statements. This information and such statements are subject to
important risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict.
The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from
actual results or events. Some of the factors which could cause results or
events to differ from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the
factors set forth below. We disclaim any intention or obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.

Voice and data convergence. We expect that data communications traffic
will grow substantially in the future compared to the modest growth expected for
voice traffic. We also expect that use of the Internet will continue to
increase. We expect the growth of data traffic and the use of the Internet to
have a significant impact on traditional voice networks, both wireline and
wireless, and we believe that this will create market discontinuities, which
will drive the convergence of data and telephony and give rise to the demand for
Internet Protocol (or IP)-optimized networking solutions and third generation,
or 3G, wireless networks. Many of our traditional customers have already begun
to invest in data networking and/or in transitioning from voice to include data
traffic. We cannot be sure what the rate of such convergence will be due to the
dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of the communications business, the
technology involved and capital availability. Consequently, there is no
assurance that the market discontinuities and the resulting demand for
IP-optimized networking solutions or 3G wireless networks will continue to
develop. Certain events (including the evolution of other technologies) may
occur which would increase the demand for products based on other technologies
and reduce the demand for IP-optimized networking solutions or 3G wireless
networks. A lack of growth in the rate of data traffic, in the use of the
Internet or in demand for IP-optimized networking solutions or 3G wireless
networks in the future could have a material adverse effect on our business,
results of operations, and financial condition.

Acquisitions and growth. In order for us to take advantage of the
anticipated growth in demand for IP-optimized networking solutions and 3G
wireless networks, we have made, and may continue to make, strategic
acquisitions, involving significant risks and uncertainties. These risks and
uncertainties include:

o the risk that the industry may develop in a different direction than
anticipated and that the technologies we acquire do not prove to be those
needed to be successful in the industry;

o the potential difficulties in completing in-process research and
development projects;

o the difficulties in integrating new businesses and operations in an
efficient and effective manner;

o the risks of our customers or customers of the acquired businesses
deferring purchase decisions as they evaluate the impact of the
acquisitions on our future product strategy;

o the potential loss of key employees of the acquired businesses;

o the risk of diverting the attention of senior management from the
operation of our business; and

o the risks of entering new markets in which we have limited experience.

We must also manage the growth of our business effectively. Our inability
to successfully integrate significant acquisitions or to otherwise manage
business growth effectively could have a material adverse effect on our
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Rapid technological change. The markets for our products are
characterized by rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards,
frequent new product introductions and short product life cycles. We expect our
success to depend, in substantial part, on the timely and successful
introduction of new products and upgrades of current products to address the
operational speed, bandwidth and cost requirements of our customers, to comply
with emerging industry standards and to operate with products of other
suppliers, and to address competing technological and product developments
carried out by others. The development of new, technologically advanced
products, including IP-optimized networking solutions and 3G wireless networks,
is a complex and uncertain process requiring high levels of innovation, as well
as the accurate anticipation of technological and market trends. The success of
new or enhanced products, including IP-optimized networking solutions and 3G
wireless networks, depends on a number of other factors including the timely
introduction of such products, market acceptance of new technologies and
industry standards, the pricing and marketing of such products, and the
availability of funding for such networks. An unanticipated change in one or
more of the technologies affecting telecommunications and data networking, or in
market demand for products based on a specific technology, particularly lower
than anticipated, or delays in, demand for IP-optimized networking solutions or
3G wireless networks, could have a material adverse effect on our business,
results of operations, and financial condition if we fail to respond in a timely
and effective manner to such changes.

Competition. Our principal competitors are large telecommunications
equipment suppliers, such as Alcatel, Lucent Technologies Inc., Siemens
Aktiengesellschaft, and Telefonaktiebolagat LM Ericsson, and data networking
companies, such as Cisco Systems, Inc. and Avaya Inc. Other principal
competitors include providers of wireless networking equipment, such as Nokia
Corporation and Motorola, Inc., and providers of optical networking equipment,
including Fujitsu Limited and Marconi plc. Since some of the markets in which we
compete are characterized by rapid growth and, in certain cases, low barriers to
entry and rapid technological changes, smaller niche market companies and
start-up ventures are now and may become principal competitors in the future. As
well, we may face competition from sales of used telecommunications equipment,
including our own on occasion, by failed, downsized or consolidated
high-technology enterprises and competitive local exchange carriers. One way to
maximize market growth, enhance existing products and introduce new products is
through acquisitions of companies, where advisable. These acquisitions or
general market conditions may cause certain of our other competitors to enter
into additional business combinations, to accelerate product development, or to
engage in aggressive price reductions or other competitive practices, creating
even more powerful or aggressive competitors.

We expect that we will face additional competition from existing
competitors and from a number of companies that have entered or may enter our
existing and future markets. Some of our current and potential competitors have
greater financial (which includes the ability to provide customer financing in
connection with the sale of its products), marketing and technical resources.
Many of our current and potential competitors have also established, or may in
the future establish, relationships with our current and potential customers.
Increased competition could result in price reductions, reduced profit margins
and loss of market share, each of which could have a material adverse effect on
our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

International and emerging markets. We intend to continue to expand in
international and emerging markets. In many international markets, long-standing
relationships between our potential customers and their local providers and
protective regulations, including local content requirements and type approvals,
create barriers to entry. In addition, pursuing international and emerging
growth opportunities may require significant investments for an extended period
before we realize returns on such investments, if any. Increased investments may
result in expenses growing at a faster rate than revenues. Such projects and
investments could be adversely affected by:

o reversals or delays in the opening of foreign markets to new competitors;

o exchange controls;

o currency fluctuations;

o investment policies;

o restrictions on repatriation of cash;

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o economic, social and political risks;

o taxation;

o interest rates; and

o other factors, depending on the country involved.

Difficulties in foreign financial markets and economies, and difficulties
experienced by foreign financial institutions, particularly in emerging markets,
could adversely affect demand from customers in the affected countries. As a
result of these risks, it is uncertain whether the recent economic recoveries in
certain foreign countries, such as countries in the Asia Pacific region and the
Caribbean and Latin America region, will continue. An inability to expand our
business in international and emerging markets could have a material adverse
effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

Foreign exchange. We continue to expand our business globally.
Accordingly, an increasing proportion of our business may be denominated in
currencies other than United States dollars. As a result, fluctuations in
foreign currencies may have an impact on our business, results of operations,
and financial condition. Our primary currency exposures are to Canadian dollars,
United Kingdom pounds and the Euro. These exposures may change over time as we
change the geographic mix of our global business and as our business practices
evolve.

We try to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations through our
ongoing commercial practices and by attempting to hedge our exposures to major
currencies. In attempting to manage our foreign exchange risk, we identify
operations and transactions that may have foreign exchange exposure based upon,
among other factors, the excess or deficiency of foreign currency receipts over
foreign currency expenditures in each of our significant foreign currencies.
Given the increasing use of the Euro as a common currency for members of the
European Union and its recent devaluation, and our exposure to other
international markets, we continuously monitor all of our foreign currency
exposures. We cannot predict whether foreign exchange losses will be incurred in
the future, and significant foreign exchange fluctuations may have a material
adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

Fluctuations in operating results, general industry, economic, and market
conditions, and volatility. Our results of operations for any quarter or year
are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in future periods. Our
future operating results may be affected by various trends and factors that must
be managed in order to achieve favourable operating results. The inability to
forecast these trends and factors could have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations, and financial condition. Our operating results
have historically been and are expected to continue to be subject to quarterly
and yearly fluctuations as a result of a number of factors. These factors
include:

o the impact of acquired businesses and technologies;

o increased price and product competition in the networking industry;

o the introduction and market acceptance of new technologies and integrated
networking solutions;

o variations in product costs and the mix of products sold;

o the size and timing of customer orders;

o manufacturing capacity and lead times; and

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In addition, there are trends and factors beyond our control which may
affect our businesses. Such potential trends and factors include:

o adverse changes in the conditions in our industry and the specific
markets for our products;

o visibility to, and the actual size and timing of, capital expenditures by
our customers;

o inventory practices, including the timing of deployment, of our
customers;

o existing network capacity, sharing of existing network capacity, and
network capacity utilization rates, of our customers, and by our
customers;

o conditions in the broader market for communications, including data
networking, computerized information access equipment and services, and
the domestic or global economy generally;

o geographical mix of revenues, and the associated impact on gross margins;

o governmental regulation or intervention affecting communications or data
networking;

o adverse changes in the public and private equity and debt markets and our
ability as well as the ability of our customers and suppliers to obtain
financing or to fund capital expenditures;

o adverse changes in the credit ratings of our customers and suppliers; and

o other factors.

As a consequence, operating results for a particular period are difficult
to predict. Any of the above factors could have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations, and financial condition.

We participate in a highly volatile industry that is characterized by
vigorous competition for market share and rapid technological development. These
factors could result in aggressive pricing practices and growing competition
both from start-up companies and from well-capitalized computer systems and
communications companies, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

In response to changes in industry and market conditions we may
restructure our activities to more strategically realign our resources. This
includes assessing whether we should consider disposing of or otherwise exiting
businesses and reviewing the recoverability of our tangible and intangible
assets. Any decision to limit investment or to dispose of or otherwise exit
businesses may result in the recording of accrued liabilities for special
one-time charges such as workforce reduction costs. Additionally, accounting
estimates with respect to the useful life and ultimate recoverability of our
carrying basis of assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets, could
change as a result of such assessments and decisions, and could have a material
adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

Industry standards and intellectual property. Our industry is subject to
uncertainty over adoption of industry standards and protection of intellectual
property rights. Our success is dependent on our proprietary technology, which
we rely on patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secret laws to protect. As
well, there can be no assurance that claims of intellectual property
infringement will not be asserted against us or our customers in connection with
their use of our products, and there can be no assurance as to the outcome of
any such claims. Failure to react to changing industry standards, lack of
broadly-accepted industry standards, successful claims of intellectual property
infringement against us or our customers, and failure to protect our proprietary
technology could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
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Rationalization in telecommunications industry. The telecommunications
industry has experienced the rationalization of industry participants and we
expect this trend to continue. Some operators have experienced financial
difficulty and have, or may, file for bankruptcy protection or be acquired by
other operators. Other operators may merge and one or more of our competitors
may each supply products to the companies that have merged or will merge. This
consolidation could result in purchasing decision delays by the merged companies
and/or our playing a lesser role in the supply of communications products to the
merged companies. We may also see rationalization among suppliers. Industry
rationalization could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations, and financial condition.

Uncertainties of the Internet. There are currently few laws or
regulations that apply directly to access or commerce on the Internet. We could
be materially adversely affected by regulation of the Internet in any country
where we operate in respect of such technologies as voice over the Internet,
encryption technology and access charges for Internet service providers, as well
as the continuing deregulation of the telecommunications industry. If a
jurisdiction adopts such measures then we could experience both decreased demand
for our products and increased costs of selling such products. Changes in laws
or regulations governing the Internet and Internet commerce could have a
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial
condition.

Stock price volatility. The Company's common shares have experienced, and
may continue to experience, substantial price volatility, particularly as a
result of variations between our actual or anticipated financial results and the
published expectations of analysts and as a result of announcements by our
competitors and us. In addition, the stock market has experienced extreme price
fluctuations that have affected the market price of many technology companies in
particular and that have often been unrelated to the operating performance of
these companies. A major decline in the capital markets generally, or in the
market price of our securities, may negatively impact our ability to make future
strategic acquisitions, raise capital, issue debt, or retain employees. These
factors, as well as general economic and political conditions, may in turn have
a material adverse effect on the market price of the Company's common shares.

Employees. Competition for technical personnel in the high-technology
industry is intense. We believe that our future success depends in part on our
continued ability to hire, assimilate and retain qualified personnel,
particularly in areas such as optical networking. To date, we believe that we
have been successful in recruiting and retaining qualified employees. There can
be no assurance that we will be successful in retaining or recruiting qualified
employees in the future and a failure to do so could have a material adverse
effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

Increase in customer financing and customer credit risk. The competitive
environment in which we operate requires that we, and many of our principal
competitors, provide significant amounts of medium-term and long-term customer
financing. Customer financing arrangements may include financing in connection
with the sale of our products and services, as well as funding for certain
non-product and service costs associated with network installation and
integration of our products and services, and financing for working capital
purposes and equity financing.

We have traditionally been able to place a large amount of our customer
financings with third-party lenders. However, we anticipate that, due to the
larger amounts of financing we expect to provide and the higher risks typically
associated with such financings (particularly when provided to start-up
operations such as competitive local exchange carriers, to customers in
developing countries, or to specific areas of the industry such as turnkey
construction of new networks and/or 3G wireless customers which are in their
early stages of development), we will be required to directly support, for at
least the initial portion of their term, a significantly greater amount of such
financings.

We expect to continue to provide customer financing to strategic start-up
customers and for turnkey construction of new networks, particularly 3G wireless
operators. We expect to continue to arrange for third-party lenders to assume
our customer financing obligations and to fund other customer financings from
working capital and conventional sources of external financing in the normal
course.

We expect to continue to hold certain customer financing obligations for
longer periods prior to placement with third-party lenders, due to recent
economic uncertainty in various countries and reduced demand for financings in
capital and bank markets. In addition, specific risks associated with customer
financing including the risks associated with new technologies, new network
construction, market demand and competition, customer business plan viability
and funding risks, may require us to hold certain customer financing obligations
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Recently, certain competitive local exchange carriers have experienced
financial difficulties. Should customers fail to meet their customer financing
obligations to us, we could incur losses in excess of our provisions. In
addition to being increasingly selective in providing customer financing, we
have various programs in place to monitor and mitigate customer credit risk
including performance milestones and other conditions of funding. Management is
focused on the strategic use of our limited customer financing capacity, and on
revolving that capacity as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, there
can be no assurance that such measures will reduce or eliminate our exposure to
customers' credit risk. Any unexpected developments in our customer financing
arrangements could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations, and financial condition.

Supply contracts, network outsourcing contracts, and turnkey
arrangements. We have entered into supply contracts with customers for products
and services, which in some cases involve new technologies currently being
developed, or which we have not yet commercially deployed, or which require us
to build and operate networks on a turnkey basis. We have also entered into
network outsourcing contracts with customers to operate their networks. These
supply and network outsourcing contracts may contain delivery and installation
timetables, performance criteria and other contractual obligations which, if not
met, could result in our having to pay substantial penalties or liquidated
damages, the termination of the related supply or network outsourcing contract,
and/or the reduction of shared revenues under a turnkey arrangement. Any
unexpected developments in these supply and outsourcing contracts could have a
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial
condition.

Component supply, manufacturing capacity, and inventories. Our ability to
meet customer demand is, in part, dependent on us obtaining timely and adequate
component parts from suppliers and internal manufacturing capacity. We work
closely with our suppliers to ensure increased capacity to meet increases in
customer demand and also manage our internal manufacturing capacity and
inventory levels as required. However, as new markets in which we participate
grow quickly and competition for component supplies and capacity increases,
there can be no assurance that we will not encounter component shortages in the
future. In addition, our component suppliers may experience a consolidation in
the industry, which may result in fewer sources of components. A reduction or
interruption in component supply or a significant increase in the price of one
or more components could have a material adverse effect on our business, results
of operations, and financial condition or our relationships with our customers.
Inventory purchases and commitments are based upon future sales forecasts.
However, if inventory levels are higher than required to meet actual sales
levels, obsolescence charges and loss of cost savings on future inventory
purchases may result, adversely effecting gross margins.

RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued a Revised Exposure
Draft, "Business Combinations and Intangible Assets - Accounting for Goodwill."
This Revised Exposure Draft is still being deliberated but is expected to be
effective for periods beginning July 1, 2001. Under the proposed standard,
goodwill and certain other intangibles would no longer be amortized but would be
revalued under certain circumstances. The impact of this proposed standard may
be material to our consolidated financial statements but cannot be fully
assessed until after the final standard is available. For a discussion of recent
pronouncements, see "Recently issued pronouncements" on page 20 in Note 14.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact the Consolidated
Financial Statements of the Company due to adverse changes in financial market
prices and rates. The Company's market risk exposure is primarily a result of
fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Disclosure of market
risk is contained on page 47 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For a discussion of our material legal proceedings, see "Legal
proceedings" commencing on page 31 in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On May 1, 2000, the Company participated in a Canadian court-approved
plan of arrangement with Nortel Networks Limited, previously known as Nortel
Networks Corporation, and BCE Inc., a significant shareholder of Nortel Networks
Limited prior to the plan of arrangement. As part of the plan of arrangement on
May 1, 2000, the Company changed its name to Nortel Networks Corporation, the
public common shareholders of Nortel Networks Limited became common shareholders
of the Company, the common shareholders of BCE became common shareholders of the
Company, and Nortel Networks Limited became a subsidiary of the Company.

During the first quarter of 2001, the Company issued an aggregate of
256,801 common shares upon the exercise of options granted under the Nortel
Networks/BCE 1985 Stock Option Plan and the Nortel Networks/BCE 1999 Stock
Option Plan. The common shares issued on the exercise of these options were
issued outside of the United States to BCE employees who were not United States
persons at the time of option exercise, or to BCE in connection with options
that expired unexercised or were forfeited. The common shares issued are deemed
to be exempt from registration under the United States Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, pursuant to Regulation S. All funds received by the Company in
connection with the exercise of stock options granted under the two Nortel
Networks/BCE stock option plans are transferred in full to BCE pursuant to the
terms of the May 1, 2000 plan of arrangement, except for nominal amounts paid to
the Company to round up fractional entitlements into whole shares. The Company
keeps these nominal amounts and uses them for general corporate purposes.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Common Shares Issued Without Range of
U.S. Registration Upon Exercise Exercise Prices
Date of Exercise of Stock Options Under Nortel/BCE Plans Canadian $
- ---------------- ------------------------------------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>

01/01/01 45,780 34.40 - 51.88
01/30/01 1,571 25.27
02/01/01 3,876 15.14
02/02/01 471 34.40
02/23/01 21,806 18.75 - 46.48
02/28/01 2,120 34.40
03/23/01 2,906 25.27
03/27/01 177,390 31.63 - 58.38
03/29/01 881 32.71
</TABLE>

On February 13, 2001, the Company completed its indirect acquisition of
JDS Uniphase AG, the Swiss subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corporation, and related
assets in Poughkeepsie, New York, pursuant to a purchase agreement, or the
acquisition agreement, dated as of February 5, 2001 between the Company and JDS
Uniphase. As consideration for the purchased assets, the Company issued
65,658,278 common shares to JDS Uniphase, based on a purchase price of U.S. $2.5
billion and a price per common share of U.S. $38.08, which represented
approximately 2.0 percent of the issued and outstanding common shares of the
Company as of February 28, 2001. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement,
6,565,828 of the common shares issued to JDS Uniphase were deposited into escrow
with U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as escrow agent, under the terms of an escrow
agreement. These escrowed shares may be used to satisfy certain indemnification
claims the Company may have under the acquisition agreement, and will be
released from escrow on August 13, 2002 unless they are used or held to satisfy
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The issuance of the 65,658,278 common shares on February 13, 2001 was
exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
Securities Act, in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a
transaction by an issuer not involving a public offering. On March 23, 2001, the
Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission to permit the resale by JDS Uniphase of these
shares, and on April 6, 2001 filed Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement. Such Registration Statement was declared effective on April 6, 2001.

Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, the Company also agreed to
issue an additional U.S. $500 million in common shares as deferred consideration
to JDS Uniphase some time after December 31, 2003. The amount of the deferred
consideration is subject to reduction to the extent that the Company and its
affiliates meet certain commitments to purchase products from JDS Uniphase and
its affiliates during a period ending on December 31, 2003. The actual number of
common shares of the Company that may be issued to JDS Uniphase as deferred
consideration is equal to the quotient of (a) an amount from zero to U.S. $500
million, depending on the amount of products that the Company and its affiliates
purchase from JDS Uniphase and its affiliates, divided by (b) the volume
weighted average price of common shares of the Company on the New York Stock
Exchange for the five days during which the New York Stock Exchange is open for
trading immediately prior to a date that is no more than five business days
before the date on which the deferred consideration is payable. However, if this
volume weighted average share price is more than U.S. $45.69, then the amount in
(a) will be divided by U.S. $45.69, and if this volume weighted average share
price is less than U.S. $30.46, then the amount in (a) will be divided by U.S.
$30.46. We expect that the issuance of the common shares to JDS Uniphase as
deferred consideration will be exempt from registration under the Securities Act
in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by an issuer
not involving a public offering. The resale by JDS Uniphase of the common shares
issued as deferred consideration will not be covered by the current Registration
Statement. However, under the terms of the acquisition agreement to permit the
resale by JDS Uniphase of the common shares issued as deferred consideration,
the Company has agreed to register these shares under similar terms and
conditions as the Company agreed to register the 65,658,278 common shares.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

a) Exhibits:

None

b) Reports on Form 8-K:

The Company filed a Report on Form 8-K dated March 14, 2001 related to
the announcement of the intention of its chief operating officer to
take a medical leave of absence.

The Company filed a Report on Form 8-K dated March 23, 2001 related to
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Alteon
WebSystems, Inc. for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 and unaudited
proforma condensed combined financial information for the Company ended
December 31, 2000.

The Company filed a Report on Form 8-K dated March 28, 2001 related to
its revised financial outlook for the first quarter of 2001.

The Company filed a Report on Form 8-K dated April 10, 2001 providing
an update on the terms of its previously announced transaction with
ANTEC Corporation.

The Company filed a Report on Form 8-K dated April 24, 2001 related to
its financial results for the first quarter of 2001.

The Company filed a Report on Form 8-K dated May 14, 2001 related to
the announcement of the intention of its chief operating officer to
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SIGNATURES

PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE
REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE
UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.

NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION

(REGISTRANT)

Chief Financial Officer Chief Accounting Officer

"F.A. DUNN" "D.C. BEATTY"
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F.A. DUNN D.C. BEATTY
Chief Financial Officer Controller




DATE: MAY 15, 2001



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