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

Ericsson’s share buyback program allows repurchases of up to SEK 15,000,000,000. It was announced on April 16, 2026 and runs from April 23, 2026 until March 31, 2027 at the latest, providing a defined window for ongoing share repurchases.

Who executed the Ericsson (ERIC) share repurchases and on which market?

All repurchases were carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of Ericsson. The transactions are conducted under the company’s established share buyback program, using an external broker to execute trades in the market.

Under which regulations is Ericsson (ERIC)’s share buyback program conducted?

The buyback program is conducted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the related Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, known as the Safe Harbour Regulation, which provides a regulatory framework for issuer share repurchases.

Ericsson repurchases 9,595,000 shares in buyback

Q: How many shares did Ericsson (ERIC) repurchase between July 13 and 17, 2026?

Ericsson repurchased 9,595,000 Class B shares between July 13 and 17, 2026. These trades were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm at a weighted average price of SEK 98.4767 per share, for a total transaction value of SEK 944,883,656.30.

Q: What is Ericsson (ERIC)’s treasury stock position after the July 13–17, 2026 buybacks?

After the July 13–17, 2026 repurchases, Ericsson holds 79,198,312 Class B shares as treasury stock. In total, the company has 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding, consisting of 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares.

Q: How does Ericsson (ERIC) plan to use or treat the repurchased shares?

Ericsson’s Board intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares, other than those used for share-related incentive programs, be cancelled. This proposal would determine the long-term treatment of shares acquired under the buyback program.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased 9,595,000 Class B shares during July 13–17, 2026 as part of its share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000, which runs between April 23, 2026 and March 31, 2027.

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased 9,595,000 Class B shares during July 13–17, 2026 as part of its share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000, which runs between April 23, 2026 and March 31, 2027.

The purchases, executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, were made at a total weighted average price of SEK 98.4767 per share and an aggregate transaction value of SEK 944,883,656.30. Following these repurchases, Ericsson holds 79,198,312 Class B shares as treasury stock out of a total of 3,371,351,735 shares. The Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares not used for share-related incentive programs be cancelled.

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Shares repurchased: 9,595,000 Class B shares Total transaction value: SEK 944,883,656.30 Weighted average price: SEK 98.4767 per share +3 more

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Shares repurchased 9,595,000 Class B shares Total repurchased during July 13–17, 2026 period

Total transaction value SEK 944,883,656.30 Aggregate value of shares repurchased July 13–17, 2026

Weighted average price SEK 98.4767 per share Weighted average price for total repurchases in the period

Buyback program size SEK 15,000,000,000 Maximum amount authorized under current share buyback program

Treasury stock after repurchases 79,198,312 Class B shares Ericsson’s holding of treasury shares after July 13–17, 2026

Total shares in Ericsson 3,371,351,735 shares Comprising 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares

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share buyback program, treasury stock, share-related incentive programs, Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, +1 more

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treasury stock financial

"Following the repurchases above, Ericsson's holding of treasury stock amounts to 79,198,312 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

"executed in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council"

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.

Safe Harbour Regulation regulatory

"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.

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How many shares did Ericsson (ERIC) repurchase between July 13 and 17, 2026?

Ericsson repurchased 9,595,000 Class B shares between July 13 and 17, 2026. These trades were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm at a weighted average price of SEK 98.4767 per share, for a total transaction value of SEK 944,883,656.30.

What is Ericsson (ERIC)’s treasury stock position after the July 13–17, 2026 buybacks?

After the July 13–17, 2026 repurchases, Ericsson holds 79,198,312 Class B shares as treasury stock. In total, the company has 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding, consisting of 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares.

How does Ericsson (ERIC) plan to use or treat the repurchased shares?

Ericsson’s Board intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares, other than those used for share-related incentive programs, be cancelled. This proposal would determine the long-term treatment of shares acquired under the buyback program.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/20/2026 - 08:50 AM

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 July 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, July 20, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in Ericsson during the

period July 13 - July 17, 2026”

Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1Announcement of LM Ericsson Telephone Company, July 20, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in

Ericsson during the period July 13 - July 17, 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: July 20, 2026


PRESS RELEASE July 20, 2026


Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period July 13 - July 17, 2026 During the period July 13 - July 17, 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)
13/07/2026	750,000	111.4729	83,604,675.00
14/07/2026	1,000,000	101.1630	101,163,000.00
15/07/2026	2,584,000	98.4796	254,471,286.40
16/07/2026	2,607,000	96.6147	251,874,522.90
17/07/2026	2,654,000	95.6180	253,770,172.00
Total	9,595,000	98.4767	944,883,656.30
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 79,198,312 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 July 20, 2026


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