Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period August 10 - August 14, 2026

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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) repurchased 2,500,000 own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm during August 10–14, 2026, for a total consideration of approximately SEK 241.8 million at a weighted average price of SEK 96.7017 per share. The daily buybacks ranged from 250,000 to 1,000,000 shares.

The transactions form part of Ericsson’s previously announced share buyback program of up to SEK 15 billion, running from April 23, 2026, to March 31, 2027. After these purchases, Ericsson holds 97,669,316 Class B shares in treasury, out of a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding. The Board intends to propose cancellation of repurchased shares, except those needed for share‑related incentive programs, to the 2027 AGM.

Positive

• 2,500,000 Class B shares repurchased August 10–14, 2026 for SEK 241.8m
• Buybacks part of up to SEK 15 billion capital return program
• Treasury stock increased to 97,669,316 Class B shares after this tranche

Negative

• Latest repurchases required a cash outlay of SEK 241,754,225

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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period August 10 – August 14, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows:

Date	Aggregated daily volume (number of shares)	Weighted average share price per day (SEK)	Total daily transaction value (SEK)
10/08/2026	500,000	96.1693	48,084,650.00
11/08/2026	1,000,000	95.7603	95,760,300.00
12/08/2026	500,000	97.9912	48,995,600.00
13/08/2026	250,000	98.1423	24,535,575.00
14/08/2026	250,000	97.5124	24,378,100.00
Total	2,500,000	96.7017	241,754,225.00

The share repurchases are a part of the share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 which Ericsson announced on April 16, 2026, and which runs between April 23, 2026, and March 31, 2027, at the latest. The Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that the repurchased shares, other than those used to fulfil Ericsson's obligations under its share-related incentive programs, are cancelled.

The share buyback program is executed in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing MAR (the Safe Harbour Regulation).

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of Ericsson. A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.

Following the repurchases above, Ericsson's holding of treasury stock amounts to 97,669,316 Class B shares. There are in total 3,371,351,735 shares in Ericsson, 261,755,983 shares of Class A and 3,109,595,752 shares of Class B.

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FAQ

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares were repurchased between August 10 and August 14, 2026?

Ericsson repurchased 2,500,000 Class B shares between August 10 and August 14, 2026. According to Ericsson, these transactions were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm as part of its ongoing share buyback program aimed at returning capital to shareholders over the 2026–2027 period.

What was the total value of Ericsson (ERIC) share buybacks in the August 10–14, 2026 period?

The total value of Ericsson’s repurchases during August 10–14, 2026 was about SEK 241,754,225. According to Ericsson, the weighted average purchase price over the period was SEK 96.7017 per Class B share, based on daily volumes between 250,000 and 1,000,000 shares.

How large is Ericsson’s current share buyback program announced in April 2026?

Ericsson’s current share buyback program has a size of up to SEK 15,000,000,000. According to Ericsson, the program runs from April 23, 2026 until March 31, 2027 at the latest and is conducted under EU Market Abuse Regulation safe harbour rules.

How many treasury shares does Ericsson (ERIC) hold after the August 2026 buybacks?

After the August 10–14, 2026 buybacks, Ericsson holds 97,669,316 Class B shares as treasury stock. According to Ericsson, the company has a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding, comprising 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares.

What does Ericsson plan to do with the repurchased shares from its 2026–2027 buyback program?

Ericsson intends to propose cancelling most repurchased shares at the 2027 AGM. According to Ericsson, shares needed to fulfil obligations under its share‑related incentive programs will be retained, while the remaining repurchased shares are expected to be proposed for cancellation.

Who executes Ericsson’s (ERIC) buyback transactions on Nasdaq Stockholm?

Ericsson’s buyback transactions on Nasdaq Stockholm are executed by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on its behalf. According to Ericsson, all acquisitions under the SEK 15 billion buyback program follow EU Market Abuse Regulation and the associated safe harbour delegated regulation requirements.