Ericsson buys back 2.03M shares in early June

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reported that it repurchased 2,025,000 Class B shares between June 1 and June 5, 2026, at a weighted average price of 124.5744 SEK, for a total of 252,263,147.50 SEK.

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reported that it repurchased 2,025,000 Class B shares between June 1 and June 5, 2026, at a weighted average price of 124.5744 SEK, for a total of 252,263,147.50 SEK. These buybacks are part of Ericsson’s share repurchase program of up to 15,000,000,000 SEK running from April 23, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Following these transactions, Ericsson holds 50,376,778 Class B shares as treasury stock out of a total 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 2,025,000 shares Total repurchase value: 252,263,147.50 SEK Weighted average price: 124.5744 SEK/share +5 more

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Shares repurchased 2,025,000 shares Class B shares bought June 1–5, 2026

Total repurchase value 252,263,147.50 SEK Aggregate consideration June 1–5, 2026

Weighted average price 124.5744 SEK/share Average paid across June 1–5, 2026

Buyback program size 15,000,000,000 SEK Maximum under program announced April 16, 2026

Treasury stock after buybacks 50,376,778 shares Ericsson Class B shares held in treasury after June 1–5 repurchases

Total shares outstanding 3,371,351,735 shares Company-wide share count including all classes

Class A shares 261,755,983 shares Part of total Ericsson share capital

Class B shares 3,109,595,752 shares Part of total Ericsson share capital

Key Terms

share buyback program, treasury stock, Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, market abuse, +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 50,376,778 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 on market abuse"

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.

market abuse regulatory

"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

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

Nasdaq Stockholm financial

"All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE"

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.

FAQ

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How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares were repurchased in early June 2026?

Ericsson repurchased 2,025,000 Class B shares between June 1 and June 5, 2026. The purchases were part of its ongoing buyback program and were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm through Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE acting on Ericsson’s behalf.

What was the total amount Ericsson (ERIC) spent on share buybacks in this period?

Ericsson spent 252,263,147.50 SEK repurchasing shares during June 1–5, 2026. This total reflects the aggregated daily transaction values across five trading days as the company continued executing its authorized share buyback program on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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

Ericsson’s current share buyback program allows repurchases of up to 15,000,000,000 SEK in shares. The program runs from April 23, 2026, until March 31, 2027 at the latest, providing a defined window for capital returns through buybacks.

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares are held as treasury stock after these buybacks?

After the June 1–5, 2026 repurchases, Ericsson holds 50,376,778 Class B shares as treasury stock. These are part of the company’s total 3,371,351,735 issued shares, which include both Class A and Class B share classes.

How many total shares does Ericsson (ERIC) have outstanding and by class?

Ericsson has 3,371,351,735 shares in total, consisting of 261,755,983 Class A shares and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares. The company’s buyback activity focuses on repurchasing its own Class B shares on the market.

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

Ericsson’s buyback program is executed under EU market abuse rules, specifically Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052. These frameworks provide the safe harbour conditions for share repurchase programs in the EU.

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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 June 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, June 8, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period June 1 - June 5, 2026”

PRESS RELEASE June 08, 2026

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period June 1 - June 5, 2026

During the period June 1 - June 5, 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)
01/06/2026			500,000				122.4013				61,200,650.00
02/06/2026			500,000				125.9387				62,969,350.00
03/06/2026			500,000				127.2936				63,646,800.00
04/06/2026			125,000				123.2703				15,408,787.50
05/06/2026			400,000				122.5939				49,037,560.00
Total			2,025,000				124.5744				252,263,147.50

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 50,376,778 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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PRESS RELEASE June 08, 2026

MORE INFORMATION AT:

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Investors

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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: June 8, 2026