Ericsson (ERIC) spends SEK 307.6M to repurchase 2.5M shares under buyback

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reports that between May 18 and May 22, 2026 it repurchased 2,523,000 Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm for a total of SEK 307,627,555.40, at a weighted average price of SEK 121.9293 per share.

These purchases are 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. Following these transactions, Ericsson holds 47,766,399 Class B shares as treasury stock out of a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding, including 261,755,983 Class A and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares.

The company states that the program is conducted under EU market abuse and Safe Harbour regulations, with Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE executing the trades on Ericsson’s behalf, and the Board intends to propose cancelling repurchased shares not needed for share-related incentive programs at the 2027 Annual General Meeting.

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Ericsson continues its authorized buyback program with a routine weekly tranche.

Ericsson repurchased 2,523,000 Class B shares for about SEK 307.6M during May 18–22, 2026 under its up to SEK 15B buyback program. The weighted average price was SEK 121.9293 per share, and trades were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE.

After these transactions, Ericsson holds 47,766,399 Class B shares as treasury stock out of 3,371,351,735 total shares. The Board intends to propose cancelling repurchased shares not used for share-related incentive programs at the 2027 AGM, which would reduce the share count if approved. Overall, this appears as an ongoing capital return mechanism rather than a new, thesis-changing event.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 2,523,000 shares Total buyback value: SEK 307,627,555.40 Weighted average price: SEK 121.9293/share +5 more

8 metrics

Shares repurchased 2,523,000 shares Class B shares bought back May 18–22, 2026

Total buyback value SEK 307,627,555.40 Aggregate consideration for May 18–22, 2026 repurchases

Weighted average price SEK 121.9293/share Average repurchase price over May 18–22, 2026

Buyback program size SEK 15,000,000,000 Maximum value of Ericsson share buyback program

Treasury stock after repurchases 47,766,399 shares Class B treasury shares after May 18–22, 2026 buys

Total shares outstanding 3,371,351,735 shares Company-wide total including Class A and Class B

Class A shares outstanding 261,755,983 shares Portion of total share capital as Class A

Class B shares outstanding 3,109,595,752 shares Portion of total share capital as Class B

Key Terms

share buyback program, treasury stock, market abuse, Safe Harbour Regulation, +1 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 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.

treasury stock financial

"Following the repurchases above, Ericsson’s holding of treasury stock amounts to 47,766,399 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.

market abuse regulatory

"The share buyback program is executed in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ... on market abuse (“MAR”)."

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

"… and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 supplementing MAR (“the Safe Harbour Regulation”)."

Nasdaq Stockholm market

"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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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 25, 2026 regarding “Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 18 - May 22, 2026”

PRESS RELEASE May 25, 2026

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 18 - May 22, 2026

During the period May 18 - May 22, 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)
18/05/2026			123,000				119.9898				14,758,745.40
19/05/2026			500,000				119.3872				59,693,600.00
20/05/2026			700,000				120.9759				84,683,130.00
21/05/2026			600,000				121.5001				72,900,060.00
22/05/2026			600,000				125.9867				75,592,020.00
Total			2,523,000				121.9293				307,627,555.40

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 47,766,399 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 May 25, 2026

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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 26, 2026

FAQ

How many Ericsson (ERIC) shares were repurchased in May 18–22, 2026?

Ericsson repurchased 2,523,000 Class B shares during May 18–22, 2026. The trades were part of its ongoing buyback program and were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE at daily market prices.

What was the total value of Ericsson’s May 18–22, 2026 share buybacks?

The total transaction value was SEK 307,627,555.40 for the May 18–22, 2026 period. This corresponds to a weighted average repurchase price of SEK 121.9293 per Class B share across the five trading days.

What is the size and duration of Ericsson’s SEK 15 billion buyback program?

Ericsson’s share buyback program allows repurchases of up to SEK 15,000,000,000. The program runs from April 23, 2026 until March 31, 2027 at the latest, enabling the company to buy back shares over this defined period subject to market conditions.

How many Ericsson treasury shares are held after these repurchases?

Following the May 18–22, 2026 buybacks, Ericsson holds 47,766,399 Class B shares as treasury stock. These repurchased shares may later be used for share-related incentive programs or cancelled, subject to shareholder approval at a future annual meeting.

What is Ericsson’s total share count and class structure after the buybacks?

Ericsson has a total of 3,371,351,735 shares outstanding after these buybacks. This includes 261,755,983 Class A shares and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares, with treasury holdings consisting solely of Class B shares at this time.

Under which regulations is Ericsson’s buyback program conducted?

The buyback program is conducted under EU market abuse rules and the Safe Harbour Regulation. Specifically, Ericsson cites Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, which provide a framework for compliant share repurchase programs.