Ericsson buys back 500,000 Class B shares for SEK 49.8 million
- Ericsson repurchased 500,000 Class B shares for SEK 49.8 million between Sept 14-18
- Weighted average buyback price was SEK 99.55 per share
- Transactions were part of a SEK 15 billion program running until March 2027
- Treasury stock holding now totals 108,018,663 Class B shares
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Ericsson repurchased 500,000 Class B shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between September 14 and September 18, 2026. The total transaction value amounted to SEK 49,775,660, executed at a weighted average price of SEK 99.5513 per share.
The buybacks were carried out by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of the company. This activity is part of a broader share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors, which allows for buybacks of up to SEK 15,000,000,000. The program commenced on April 23, 2026, and will run until March 31, 2027, at the latest.
Transaction Details
The daily breakdown of the share repurchases during the five-day period is as follows:
| Date | Volume (Shares) | Avg Price (SEK) | Value (SEK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2026 | 100,000 | 98.8567 | 9,885,670.00 |
| 15/09/2026 | 100,000 | 98.0365 | 9,803,650.00 |
| 16/09/2026 | 100,000 | 98.9866 | 9,898,660.00 |
| 17/09/2026 | 100,000 | 101.2732 | 10,127,320.00 |
| 18/09/2026 | 100,000 | 100.6036 | 10,060,360.00 |
| Total | 500,000 | 99.5513 | 49,775,660.00 |
Treasury Stock Position
Following these transactions, Ericsson’s holding of treasury stock stands at 108,018,663 Class B shares. The company’s total share capital comprises 3,371,351,735 shares, split into 261,755,983 Class A shares and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares.
The Board of Directors intends to propose at the 2027 Annual General Meeting that the repurchased shares, excluding those used for share-related incentive programs, be cancelled. The buybacks were conducted in compliance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
How might the proposed cancellation of treasury shares at the 2027 AGM impact Ericsson's earnings per share and return on equity metrics?
Given the remaining capacity in the SEK 15 billion buyback program, what factors will determine the pace and volume of future repurchases before March 2027?
Does the recent share price appreciation toward SEK 100 signal improved market confidence in Ericsson's 5G infrastructure outlook, or is it primarily driven by capital return policies?
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