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Ericsson advances Class B buybacks under SEK 15 billion program

Aug 24, 2026, 3:07 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Ongoing buybacks typically support stock price by reducing float and potentially lifting EPS; evidence of execution cadence can influence near-term ERIXFn performance.

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Ericsson disclosed weekly buybacks Aug 17–21, 2026, totaling 2.999 million Class B shares at about 97 SEK. The program runs through March 31, 2027, with possible cancellation of repurchased shares. The move could support ERIXFn by reducing float and boosting per-share metrics, offering near-term price support.

  • Ericsson repurchased 2.999 million Class B shares Aug 17–21, 2026.
  • Weighted average price: 96.6970 SEK; value: 290.029 million SEK.
  • Buyback part of SEK 15 billion program through Mar 31, 2027.
  • Treasury B holdings: 100.668 million; total shares: 3.371B A, 3.110B B.
  • Buybacks reduce float; potential positive uplift for ERIXFn metrics.

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