SEK 392M Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) buybacks boost treasury stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reported repurchasing 3,711,316 of its own Class B shares between April 27 and May 1, 2026 for a total of SEK 391,534,686.89. These transactions form part of a previously announced share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 running from April 23, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Following these repurchases, Ericsson holds 44,113,592 Class B shares as treasury stock. The company has a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding, consisting of 261,755,983 Class A shares and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares. The Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares not needed for share‑related incentive programs be cancelled.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 3,711,316 shares Total buyback value: SEK 391,534,686.89 Buyback program size: SEK 15,000,000,000 +4 more

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Shares repurchased 3,711,316 shares Class B shares bought between April 27 and May 1, 2026

Total buyback value SEK 391,534,686.89 Aggregate consideration for shares repurchased in the period

Buyback program size SEK 15,000,000,000 Maximum amount for Ericsson’s share buyback program

Treasury stock after repurchases 44,113,592 shares Ericsson’s holding of Class B treasury shares after this period

Total shares outstanding 3,371,351,735 shares Total Ericsson shares across all classes

Class A shares 261,755,983 shares Portion of Ericsson’s total share capital

Class B shares 3,109,595,752 shares Outstanding Ericsson Class B shares including treasury holdings

Key Terms

share buyback program, treasury stock, Market Abuse (MAR), Safe Harbour Regulation, +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"

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 44,113,592 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.

Market Abuse (MAR) regulatory

"in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on market abuse (MAR)"

Safe Harbour Regulation regulatory

"Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing MAR (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.

Annual General Meeting financial

"The Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that the repurchased shares ... are cancelled."

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FAQ

What did Ericsson (ERIC) announce in this Form 6-K filing?

Ericsson reported repurchasing 3,711,316 Class B shares between April 27 and May 1, 2026. The buybacks, totaling SEK 391.5 million, are part of a larger SEK 15 billion share repurchase program running into 2027.

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares were bought back and at what value?

Ericsson repurchased 3,711,316 Class B shares during the stated period. The total transaction value was SEK 391,534,686.89, based on daily weighted average prices in Swedish kronor on Nasdaq Stockholm.

What is the size and duration of Ericsson’s 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, providing a defined window for capital return via share repurchases.

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares are now held in treasury after these buybacks?

After these repurchases, Ericsson holds 44,113,592 Class B shares as treasury stock. This treasury position reflects cumulative buybacks under current and possibly prior programs, separate from total shares outstanding in the company.

What is Ericsson’s total share count and class structure after the repurchases?

Ericsson has 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding in total. This consists of 261,755,983 Class A shares and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares, with the repurchased shares included within the Class B treasury stock holdings.

What does Ericsson plan to do with the repurchased shares?

Ericsson’s Board intends to propose at the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares, except those needed for share‑related incentive programs, be cancelled. Cancellation reduces the share count and may increase each remaining share’s proportional ownership.

How are Ericsson’s share buybacks executed under EU regulations?

The buybacks are carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on Ericsson’s behalf. They follow EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 and Delegated Regulation 2016/1052, often called the Safe Harbour Regulation for issuer share repurchases.

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 4, 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 ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

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Announcement of LM Ericsson Telephone Company, May 4, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period April 27 – May 1, 2026”

PRESS RELEAS May 4, 2026

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period April 27 – May 1, 2026

During the period April 27 – May 1, 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)
2026-04-27			1,000,000.00				105.14				105,142,500.00
2026-04-28			1,200,000.00				103.95				124,738,920.00
2026-04-29			1,000,000.00				106.31				106,311,900.00
2026-04-30			511,316				108.23				55,341,366.89
2026-05-01			—				—				—
Total			3,711,316				105.50				391,534,686.89

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 44,113,592 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 4, 2026