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Ericsson (ERIC) buys back 9,595,000 shares for SEK 944,883,656.30

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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 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
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 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")"

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FAQ

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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                                                                                                                       
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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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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
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
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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