During the period from May 25 to May 29, 2026, Ericsson, officially known as Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, undertook a significant share buyback initiative involving its Class B shares. This decision aligns with the company’s strategy of enhancing shareholder value and is part of a broader share buyback program that was previously announced on April 16, 2026. Over these five days, Ericsson repurchased a total of
585,379 Class B shares, with the weighed average share price over these transactions being
SEK 122.0988.
Breakdown of Share Repurchases
The breakdown of the repurchased shares is as follows:
- - May 25, 2026: 100,000 shares at an average price of SEK 125.9244, totaling SEK 12,592,440.00.
- - May 26, 2026: 100,000 shares at an average price of SEK 126.4263, totaling SEK 12,642,630.00.
- - May 27, 2026: 100,000 shares at an average price of SEK 122.9061, totaling SEK 12,290,610.00.
- - May 28, 2026: 125,000 shares at an average price of SEK 119.4022, totaling SEK 14,925,275.00.
- - May 29, 2026: 160,379 shares at an average price of SEK 118.6136, totaling SEK 19,023,130.55.
This total repurchase initiative represents a transaction value of
SEK 71,474,085.55 within the specified period. The overarching share buyback program is set to continue until a maximum of
SEK 15 billion is reached, running through until March 31, 2027, barring any potential adjustments.
Future Plans for Repurchased Shares
In line with the company’s planned agenda, the Board of Directors intends to propose during the
2027 Annual General Meeting that most of the repurchased shares should be canceled, with the exception of those that will be used to meet obligations related to Ericsson's share-related incentive programs. This move is likely to further solidify shareholder confidence in the long-term vision of the company.
Ericsson is adhering strictly to the
Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse and the supplementary
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, which underline the safe harbor conditions guiding these repurchases. The buybacks were executed via
Nasdaq Stockholm, facilitated by
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on Ericsson's behalf.
Ericsson’s Treasury Stock Status
Following these recent transactions, Ericsson holds a total of
48,351,778 Class B shares in treasury. Overall, Ericsson’s current share structure includes
3,371,351,735 shares, distributed as
261,755,983 Class A shares and
3,109,595,752 Class B shares.
About Ericsson
Founded over 150 years ago, Ericsson is a global leader in providing connectivity solutions for communication. Specializing in mobile and broadband network technology, it serves billions of users worldwide through its advanced programmable networks. The overall goal is to deliver a digital future that is accessible to everyone, fostering connectivity that transforms lives and societies. For more information, visit
www.ericsson.com.