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Ericsson (ERIC) repurchases 1.12M shares under SEK 15B buyback program

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reports that between May 11 and May 15, 2026 it repurchased 1,119,106 Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm for a total of SEK 130,919,991.64, at a weighted average price of SEK 116.9862 per share.

The purchases form part of Ericsson’s previously announced share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 running from April 23, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The Board intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares not used for share‑related incentive programs be cancelled. After these transactions, Ericsson holds 47,882,698 Class B shares in treasury out of a total 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding.

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Shares repurchased May 11–15, 2026 1,119,106 shares Aggregated Class B share volume repurchased over the period
Total transaction value May 11–15, 2026 SEK 130,919,991.64 Cost of repurchasing 1,119,106 Class B shares
Weighted average price SEK 116.9862 per share Average price paid for Class B shares during the period
Daily volume May 15, 2026 500,000 shares Class B shares repurchased on 2026-05-15
Daily average price May 15, 2026 SEK 118.5148 per share Weighted average share price on 2026-05-15
Buyback program size SEK 15,000,000,000 Maximum value of current share buyback program
Treasury stock after buybacks 47,882,698 shares Ericsson’s holding of Class B treasury shares following the period
Total shares outstanding 3,371,351,735 shares All Ericsson shares, including 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B
treasury stock financial
"Following the repurchases above, Ericsson’s holding of treasury stock amounts to 47,882,698 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.
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 on April 16, 2026."
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.
Market Abuse Regulation 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 (“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
"…and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing MAR (“the Safe Harbour Regulation”)."
Nasdaq Stockholm financial
"All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of Ericsson."
Nasdaq Stockholm is the main stock exchange in Sweden where shares of Swedish and other Nordic companies are bought and sold; think of it as a large, regulated marketplace or auction house that sets prices by matching buyers and sellers. It matters to investors because where a company lists affects how easily its shares can be traded, how transparent pricing is, and whether the stock is included in regional indexes or funds that can drive buying or selling.

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FAQ

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares were repurchased between May 11 and May 15, 2026?
Ericsson repurchased 1,119,106 Class B shares between May 11 and May 15, 2026. These buybacks were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm as part of its ongoing program and amounted to a total transaction value of SEK 130,919,991.64 during the period.

What prices did Ericsson (ERIC) pay for the repurchased shares in May 2026?
Ericsson paid a weighted average share price of SEK 116.9862 for the 1,119,106 Class B shares repurchased between May 11 and May 15, 2026. Daily average prices ranged from SEK 111.7655 to SEK 118.5148, reflecting normal market-based execution on Nasdaq Stockholm.

What is the total size and duration of Ericsson’s current share buyback program?
Ericsson’s ongoing share buyback program has a total size of up to SEK 15,000,000,000. The program was announced on April 16, 2026 and is scheduled to run from April 23, 2026 until March 31, 2027 at the latest, subject to market conditions and governance.

How many treasury shares does Ericsson (ERIC) hold after the May 11–15, 2026 buybacks?
Following the May 11–15, 2026 repurchases, Ericsson holds 47,882,698 Class B shares as treasury stock. This position sits within a total share count of 3,371,351,735 shares, including both Class A and Class B, as disclosed in the same report.

How many total shares are outstanding in Ericsson (ERIC) and what are the share classes?
Ericsson has a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding. This consists of 261,755,983 shares of Class A and 3,109,595,752 shares of Class B. The company’s buybacks relate to its Class B shares as specified in the disclosure.

Who executes Ericsson’s (ERIC) share repurchases and under which regulations?
Ericsson’s share repurchases are executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on its behalf. The program is carried out under the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the related Safe Harbour Regulation, which set conditions for permitted buyback practices in the EU.

What does Ericsson (ERIC) plan to do with the repurchased shares from its buyback program?
Ericsson’s Board intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares, other than those used to fulfill share-related incentive programs, be cancelled. This would reduce the total share count if shareholders approve the proposal at that meeting.
 
 

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 May 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, May 18, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 11 – May 15, 2026”

 

 
 

PRESS RELEASE

May 18, 2026

  

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Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 11 – May 15, 2026

During the period May 11 – May 15, 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)		  

2026-05-11

      119,106        111.7655        13,311,941.64  

2026-05-12

      250,000        116.0788        29,019,700.00  

2026-05-13

      250,000        117.3238        29,330,950.00  

2026-05-14

      —         —         —   

2026-05-15

      500,000        118.5148        59,257,400.00  

Total

      1,119,106        116.9862        130,919,991.64  

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 47,882,698 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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media.relations@ericsson.com (+46 10 719 69 92)

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

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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: +46761284789

E-mail: ralf.bagner@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: May 18, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR