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Business share buyback

Ericsson continues SEK 15B share buyback

Analysis based on 28 articles · First reported Apr 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026

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The ongoing share buyback program by Ericsson is expected to positively impact its stock price by reducing the number of outstanding shares, thereby increasing earnings per share. This action signals confidence from Ericsson's management and could lead to increased investor interest in the company.

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Ericsson is actively engaged in a share buyback program of up to SEK 15 billion, which commenced on April 23, 2026, and is set to conclude by March 31, 2027. The repurchases of Class B shares are being executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on behalf of Ericsson. The program adheres to EU regulations on market abuse. The Board of Directors plans to propose the cancellation of repurchased shares, excluding those used for incentive programs, at the 2027 Annual General Meeting. The company's treasury stock holdings have been increasing through these repurchases, with recent figures showing holdings of 47,766,399, 40,402,276, 44,113,592, 46,763,592, and 47,882,698 Class B shares at various reporting periods.

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Ericsson is repurchasing its own Class B shares as part of a SEK 15 billion buyback program, which is intended to reduce the number of outstanding shares and potentially increase shareholder value. The company's treasury stock holdings are increasing as a result of these repurchases.
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The share buyback program by Ericsson is valued at up to SEK 15 billion, indicating the currency in which the transactions are being conducted.
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