Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased 9,595,000 of its own Class B shares between July 13 and July 17, 2026, spending a total of SEK 944,883,656.30. The transactions were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of the company. These repurchases are part of a share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 announced on April 16, 2026, which is set to run until March 31, 2027.

The Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that the repurchased shares be cancelled, excluding those used to fulfil obligations under share-related incentive programs. The program is executed in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.

Repurchase Details

The following table details the daily repurchase activity during the period:

Current Shareholding Structure

Following these repurchases, Ericsson's holding of treasury stock amounts to 79,198,312 Class B shares. The total number of shares in the company is 3,371,351,735, comprising 261,755,983 Class A shares and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson faces a new investigation by The Schall Law Firm regarding potential violations of securities laws. The national shareholder rights litigation firm announced it is examining whether the company issued false or misleading statements or failed to disclose pertinent information to investors. This legal scrutiny follows Ericsson's Q2 2026 financial results, where net sales and free cash flow fell short of analyst expectations, triggering a significant market reaction.

The investigation centers on the accuracy of Ericsson's disclosures regarding its Q2 performance. The company reported net sales of SEK 52.7 billion, approximately $5.43 billion, against analyst expectations of about $5.68 billion. Additionally, adjusted EPS was reported at $0.1258 compared to a consensus forecast of $1.19. The shortfall in revenue and free cash flow has raised concerns about the company's prior guidance and operational outlook.

The Schall Law Firm represents investors globally and specializes in securities class action lawsuits. Investors who purchased Ericsson securities and suffered financial losses are encouraged to participate in the investigation. The firm offers to discuss rights free of charge, and participation does not require a minimum loss amount. Contact information has been provided for shareholders wishing to evaluate their legal options.