Ericsson buys back SEK 292M in shares

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased 2,650,000 of its own Class B shares during the period May 4–8, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased 2,650,000 of its own Class B shares during the period May 4–8, 2026. The purchases were made at a weighted average price of SEK 110.1916 per share, for a total consideration of SEK 292,007,665.00.

These transactions form part of Ericsson’s previously announced share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000, which runs from April 23, 2026 to March 31, 2027. After these repurchases, Ericsson holds 46,763,592 Class B shares as treasury stock, out of a total of 3,371,351,735 Ericsson shares across Class A and Class B.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased May 4–8, 2026: 2,650,000 shares Total consideration May 4–8, 2026: SEK 292,007,665.00 Weighted average repurchase price: SEK 110.1916 per share +5 more

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Shares repurchased May 4–8, 2026 2,650,000 shares Aggregated daily volume of Class B shares repurchased

Total consideration May 4–8, 2026 SEK 292,007,665.00 Total daily transaction value for repurchases

Weighted average repurchase price SEK 110.1916 per share Average price for Class B shares bought May 4–8, 2026

Buyback program size SEK 15,000,000,000 Maximum aggregate amount under 2026–2027 share buyback program

Treasury stock after repurchases 46,763,592 shares Ericsson holding of Class B treasury shares after May 4–8, 2026

Total Ericsson shares 3,371,351,735 shares Combined Class A and Class B shares outstanding

Class A shares 261,755,983 shares Number of Ericsson Class A shares

Class B shares 3,109,595,752 shares Number of Ericsson Class B shares

Key Terms

share buyback program, treasury stock, Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, market abuse, +2 more

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share buyback program financial

"The share repurchases are a part of the share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 which Ericsson announced..."

A share buyback program is when a company uses its cash to repurchase its own outstanding shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to investors. That matters because it can raise the value of remaining shares and signal management's confidence in the business—similar to a bakery buying back unsold loafs to make each remaining loaf represent a larger share of its oven’s output—though buybacks can also affect cash available for other uses.

treasury stock financial

"Following the repurchases above, Ericsson’s holding of treasury stock amounts to 46,763,592 Class B shares."

Treasury stock is shares that a company has bought back from the public and kept in its own control rather than retiring them. Think of it like a company holding its own tickets in a drawer: those shares no longer vote or receive dividends while held, but the company can reissue or retire them later; this reduces the number of shares available to outside investors and can boost per‑share earnings and influence ownership and stock price.

Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory

"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..."

A European Union law that sets rules to prevent insider trading and market manipulation by requiring timely public disclosure of confidential company information that could affect share prices, and by governing trades by company insiders and communication rules. It matters to investors because it helps keep markets fair and transparent—like a rulebook and referee for trading—so prices reflect publicly available facts and investors can trust markets are not being rigged by people with secret information.

market abuse regulatory

"Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on market abuse (“MAR”)..."

Market abuse is illegal or unethical behavior that distorts the price or fairness of buying and selling financial assets, such as using secret information to trade, spreading false or misleading news, or creating fake buying and selling to give a false impression of demand. It matters to investors because it can cause unfair losses, unreliable prices and legal or reputational fallout; like cheating in a game or tampering with a scale, it destroys confidence that markets reflect true value.

Safe Harbour Regulation regulatory

"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing MAR (“the Safe Harbour Regulation”)."

A safe harbour regulation is a legal provision that protects companies or individuals from certain penalties or liability when they follow specified rules or meet defined conditions, effectively creating a predictable carve-out from broader laws. For investors, it matters because it lowers regulatory uncertainty and potential legal exposure for firms that comply, similar to a traffic lane where following the signs keeps you from getting a ticket, and that clarity can affect risk assessments and valuation.

treasury stock cancellation financial

"The Board of Directors intends to propose... that the repurchased shares... are cancelled."

FAQ

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What did Ericsson (ERIC) disclose about share buybacks for May 4–8, 2026?

Ericsson repurchased 2,650,000 Class B shares between May 4 and May 8, 2026. The weighted average price was SEK 110.1916 per share, for a total transaction value of SEK 292,007,665.00 under its ongoing buyback program.

How large is Ericsson’s (ERIC) current share buyback program?

Ericsson’s share buyback program allows repurchases of up to SEK 15,000,000,000. The program runs from April 23, 2026 until March 31, 2027, at the latest, and the May 4–8, 2026 buybacks are part of this authorization.

What is Ericsson’s (ERIC) current treasury stock position after the May 2026 buybacks?

Following the May 4–8, 2026 repurchases, Ericsson holds 46,763,592 Class B shares as treasury stock. This sits within a total share count of 3,371,351,735 shares, including both Class A and Class B shares outstanding.

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares are outstanding and how are they split by class?

Ericsson has a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding. These consist of 261,755,983 shares of Class A and 3,109,595,752 shares of Class B, with treasury holdings reported only in Class B shares.

Who executed Ericsson’s (ERIC) May 2026 share buybacks and on which market?

All Ericsson share repurchases during May 4–8, 2026 were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The transactions were carried out by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of Ericsson, in line with applicable European market abuse and safe harbour regulations.

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

Ericsson’s Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares, other than those needed for share-related incentive programs, be cancelled. This proposal would determine the final treatment of the treasury shares.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 11, 2026

Commission File Number

000-12033

LM ERICSSON TELEPHONE COMPANY

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Torshamnsgatan 21, Kista

SE-164 83, Stockholm, Sweden

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

Announcement of LM Ericsson Telephone Company, May 11, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 4 – May 8, 2026”

PRESS RELEASE May 11, 2026

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 4 – May 8, 2026

During the period May 4 – May 8, 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)
2026-05-04		250,000		108.3303		27,082,575.00
2026-05-05		800,000		110.8867		88,709,360.00
2026-05-06		500,000		111.3745		55,687,250.00
2026-05-07		500,000		110.2140		55,107,000.00
2026-05-08		600,000		109.0358		65,421,480.00
Total		2,650,000		110.1916		292,007,665.00

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 46,763,592 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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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.

TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (publ)
By:		/s/ CHRIS HOUGHTON
		Chris Houghton
		Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
By:		/s/ LARS SANDSTRÖM
		Lars Sandström
		Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 11, 2026