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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) extends share buyback of up to SEK 15,000,000,000

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reported that between May 25 and May 29, 2026 it repurchased 585,379 Class B shares for a total of SEK 71,474,085.55, at a weighted average price of SEK 122.0988 per share under its ongoing share buyback program.

The program allows buybacks of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 and runs from April 23, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The Board of Directors intends to propose at the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares, other than those used for share-related incentive programs, are cancelled.

All purchases were made on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on Ericsson’s behalf, in accordance with EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Safe Harbour Regulation. After these transactions, Ericsson holds 48,351,778 Class B shares in treasury out of a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding.

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Shares repurchased 585,379 shares Class B shares bought back May 25-29, 2026
Total buyback value SEK 71,474,085.55 Aggregate consideration for May 25-29, 2026 repurchases
Weighted average price SEK 122.0988 per share Average purchase price during May 25-29, 2026 period
Program capacity SEK 15,000,000,000 Maximum size of Ericsson share buyback program
Treasury shares after buyback 48,351,778 shares Class B treasury stock following May 25-29, 2026 repurchases
Total shares outstanding 3,371,351,735 shares Total Ericsson shares, including 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B
share buyback program financial
"The share repurchases are a part of the share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000"
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 48,351,778 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.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"executed in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ... on market abuse (“MAR”)"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
Safe Harbour Regulation regulatory
"the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 ... (“the Safe Harbour Regulation”)."
Class B shares financial
"repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE) as follows"
Class B shares are one type of a company’s stock that carries a specific set of rights — often different voting power or dividend rules compared with other classes. For investors, that affects influence over company decisions and potential income: owning Class B might mean fewer or more votes per share or different claim on profits, like having a different seat at a decision table or a different slice of the payout pie.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June 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 of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

Announcement of LM Ericsson Telephone Company, June 1, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 25 - May 29, 2026”

 

 
 


PRESS RELEASE

June 1, 2026

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Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 25 - May 29, 2026

During the period May 25 - May 29, 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)
 

25/05/2026

     100,000        125.9244        12,592,440.00  

26/05/2026

     100,000        126.4263        12,642,630.00  

27/05/2026

     100,000        122.9061        12,290,610.00  

28/05/2026

     125,000        119.4022        14,925,275.00  

29/05/2026

     160,379        118.6136        19,023,130.55  

Total

     585,379        122.0988        71,474,085.55  

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 48,351,778 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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PRESS RELEASE

June 1, 2026

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Contact person

Investors

Daniel Morris, Vice President, Head of Investor Relations

Phone: +44 7386 657217

E-mail: investor.relations@ericsson.com

Lena Häggblom, Director, Investor Relations

Phone: +46 72 593 27 78

E-mail: lena.haggblom@ericsson.com

Alan Ganson, Director, Investor Relations

Phone: +46 70 267 27 30

E-mail: alan.ganson@ericsson.com

Media

Ralf Bagner, Head of Media Relations

Phone: +46 76 128 47 89

E-mail: ralf.bagner@ericsson.com

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Phone: +46 10 719 69 92

E-mail: media.relations@ericsson.com

ABOUT ERICSSON:

Ericsson’s high-performing, programmable networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For 150 years, we’ve been pioneers in creating technology for communication. We offer mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality. www.ericsson.com

 

 

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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/ LARS SANDSTRÖM

Lars Sandström
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 1, 2026

FAQ

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares were repurchased in late May 2026?

Ericsson repurchased 585,379 Class B shares between May 25 and May 29, 2026. These buybacks were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm and are part of the company’s larger repurchase program authorized for up to SEK 15,000,000,000.

What was the total value of Ericsson (ERIC) share buybacks for May 25-29, 2026?

Between May 25 and May 29, 2026, Ericsson bought back shares worth SEK 71,474,085.55. The purchases were made at a weighted average price of SEK 122.0988 per Class B share under its current share buyback program.

What is the size and duration of Ericsson’s (ERIC) current share buyback program?

Ericsson’s current share buyback program allows repurchases of up to SEK 15,000,000,000. It runs from April 23, 2026 until March 31, 2027 at the latest, providing a defined period and maximum amount for returning capital via share repurchases.

How many treasury shares does Ericsson (ERIC) hold after these repurchases?

After the May 25-29, 2026 transactions, Ericsson holds 48,351,778 Class B shares as treasury stock. This sits within a total share count of 3,371,351,735 shares across both Class A and Class B share classes.

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, except those used for share-related incentive programs, are cancelled. This would reduce the number of outstanding shares if shareholders approve the proposal.

Who executed Ericsson’s (ERIC) May 2026 share buybacks and under what regulations?

The May 25-29, 2026 repurchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on Ericsson’s behalf. They were conducted in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the related Safe Harbour Regulation framework.