Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period August 17 - August 21, 2026

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Ericsson (ERIC) repurchased 2,999,360 of its own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between August 17 and August 21, 2026, for a total consideration of SEK 290,029,234.70 at a weighted average price of SEK 96.6970 per share. The transactions were executed by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of Ericsson.

The repurchases form part of Ericsson's share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000, running from April 23, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Following these transactions, Ericsson holds 100,668,676 Class B shares in treasury out of a total of 3,371,351,735 shares. The Board intends to propose to the 2027 AGM that repurchased shares, except those for share‑related incentive obligations, be cancelled.

Positive

• 2,999,360 shares repurchased for SEK 290,029,234.70 in one week
• Ongoing buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 through March 31, 2027
• Treasury holding increased to 100,668,676 Class B shares after these repurchases
• Board plans to propose cancellation of repurchased shares (excluding incentive needs) at 2027 AGM

Negative

• Share repurchases during the week used SEK 290,029,234.70 of cash

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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period August 17 - August 21, 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)
17/08/2026	500,000	97.3323	48,666,150.00
18/08/2026	500,000	96.8278	48,413,900.00
19/08/2026	999,360	96.7036	96,641,709.70
20/08/2026	750,000	96.1458	72,109,350.00
21/08/2026	250,000	96.7925	24,198,125.00
Total	2,999,360	96.6970	290,029,234.70

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 100,668,676 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 17 and August 21, 2026?

Ericsson repurchased 2,999,360 Class B shares between August 17 and August 21, 2026. According to Ericsson, these buybacks were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm, with a total transaction value of SEK 290,029,234.70 under its ongoing share repurchase program.

What was the average price Ericsson (ERIC) paid per share in the August 17-21, 2026 buybacks?

Ericsson paid a weighted average price of SEK 96.6970 per Class B share during August 17-21, 2026. According to Ericsson, daily average prices ranged from SEK 96.1458 to SEK 97.3323, reflecting normal trading on Nasdaq Stockholm.

What is the total size and duration of Ericsson's (ERIC) SEK 15 billion share buyback program?

Ericsson’s share buyback program has a maximum size of SEK 15,000,000,000. According to Ericsson, the program runs from April 23, 2026, and will continue until March 31, 2027 at the latest, subject to ongoing Board decisions and market conditions.

How many treasury shares does Ericsson (ERIC) hold after the August 17-21, 2026 repurchases?

After these repurchases, Ericsson holds 100,668,676 Class B shares as treasury stock. According to Ericsson, the company has a total of 3,371,351,735 outstanding shares, including 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares.

What does Ericsson (ERIC) plan to do with the shares repurchased under the buyback program?

Ericsson plans to propose cancellation of repurchased shares, except those used for share-related incentive programs. According to Ericsson, the Board intends to put this cancellation proposal before shareholders at the 2027 Annual General Meeting for approval.

Who executes Ericsson's (ERIC) share buybacks and on which market are they carried out?

Ericsson’s buybacks are executed by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on its behalf. According to Ericsson, all acquisitions between August 17 and August 21, 2026 were carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm in compliance with EU market abuse and Safe Harbour regulations.