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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) continues SEK 15,000,000,000 share buyback

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased 3,500,000 of its own Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm during July 27–31, 2026, for a total of SEK 331,265,750.00 at a weighted average price of SEK 94.6474 per share.

These purchases 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. The Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares, other than those used for share-related incentive programs, are cancelled. After these transactions, Ericsson holds 91,169,316 Class B shares in treasury out of a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding (261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B).

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Shares repurchased 3,500,000 shares Class B shares bought back during July 27–31, 2026
Total buyback value SEK 331,265,750.00 Consideration for shares repurchased July 27–31, 2026
Weighted average repurchase price SEK 94.6474 per share Average price for shares bought July 27–31, 2026
Buyback program size SEK 15,000,000,000 Maximum amount under Ericsson’s share buyback program
Treasury stock after buybacks 91,169,316 shares Class B shares held by Ericsson as treasury stock
Total shares outstanding 3,371,351,735 shares Includes 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares
treasury stock financial
"Following the repurchases above, Ericsson's holding of treasury stock amounts to 91,169,316 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"
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 regulatory
"executed in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on market abuse"
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
"supplementing MAR ("the Safe Harbour Regulation"). All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm"
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.

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FAQ

What share repurchases did Ericsson (ERIC) complete between July 27 and July 31, 2026?
Ericsson repurchased 3,500,000 Class B shares during July 27–31, 2026, for a total consideration of SEK 331,265,750.00. The weighted average share price across these days was SEK 94.6474, with trades executed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

What is the size and duration of Ericsson (ERIC)'s current share buyback program?
Ericsson’s ongoing share buyback program has a capacity of up to SEK 15,000,000,000. It was announced on April 16, 2026 and runs from April 23, 2026 to March 31, 2027, at the latest, covering repurchases of the company’s own shares.

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares are currently held as treasury stock?
Following the reported repurchases, Ericsson holds 91,169,316 Class B shares as treasury stock. These repurchased shares may later be used to fulfill share-related incentive programs or be cancelled, subject to shareholder approval at a future Annual General Meeting.

How many total shares are outstanding in Ericsson (ERIC) after these buybacks?
Ericsson has a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding after the repurchases. This comprises 261,755,983 Class A shares and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares, with part of the Class B shares held as treasury stock by the company.

How are Ericsson (ERIC)'s share repurchases executed and regulated?
All acquisitions were carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on Ericsson’s behalf. The buybacks are executed in accordance with EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the related Safe Harbour Regulation, which govern such transactions.

What does Ericsson (ERIC) plan to do with the repurchased shares?
Ericsson’s Board intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares, other than those needed for share-related incentive programs, are cancelled. Any cancellation would depend on shareholder approval 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 August 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 [x] Form 40-F [ ]
Announcement of LM Ericsson Telephone Company, August 3, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in Ericsson during the
period July 27 - July 31, 2026”
Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1Announcement of LM Ericsson Telephone Company, August 3, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in
Ericsson during the period July 27 - July 31, 2026”
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: August 3, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
August 3, 2026                                                                                                                       
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Share buybacks in Ericsson during the
period July 27 - July 31, 2026
During the period July 27 - July 31, 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)
27/07/2026
750,000
93.4434
70,082,550.00
28/07/2026
500,000
94.2208
47,110,400.00
29/07/2026
1,000,000
96.1910
96,191,000.00
30/07/2026
500,000
94.4876
47,243,800.00
31/07/2026
750,000
94.1840
70,638,000.00
Total
3,500,000
94.6474
331,265,750.00
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
91,169,316 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.
PRESS RELEASE
August 3, 2026                                                                                                                       
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Investors
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Phone: +46 72 593 27 78
E-mail: lena.haggblom@ericsson.com
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Phone: +46 76 128 47 89
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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