Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), commonly known as Ericsson, provides mobile connectivity solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, and the public sector. Its business is organized into several segments: Networks, Cloud Software and Services, Enterprise, and Other. The Networks segment offers hardware, software, and services for intelligent, reliable, and flexible 5G networks, including energy-efficient RAN with AI-native software architecture deployable on Ericsson silicon and third-party CPUs/GPUs, transport networks, and active/passive antennas. The Cloud Software and Services segment delivers core networks, network management, business and operations support systems, and managed services. The Enterprise segment provides intelligent networking and advanced communications software, including a global communications platform, wireless wide area networks (WWAN), and private 5G networks. The Other segment includes RedBee Media, which prepares and distributes live and on-demand video services for broadcasters, sports leagues, and communications service providers.

Ericsson is listed on the NasdaqGS exchange under the ticker symbol ERIC. Its shares trade in US dollars (USD). The company is headquartered in Sweden and its primary listing is on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, but it also has an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program on the NasdaqGS in the United States, which is the listing referred to here. The currency for trading on NasdaqGS is USD, making it accessible to US and international investors.

Ericsson operates in the Technology sector and specifically in the Communication Equipment industry. This means the company designs, develops, and manufactures equipment and software for communication networks. Its core focus is on providing infrastructure for mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, including 5G networks, cloud software, and enterprise connectivity solutions. As a communication equipment provider, Ericsson competes with other major players in the telecom infrastructure market, offering end-to-end solutions that enable service providers to deliver voice, data, and video services to consumers and businesses.

Ericsson operates globally, serving customers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India. The company's headquarters is in Sweden, but its business spans across all major regions. It has a strategic collaboration with T-Mobile US, Inc for the development of AI-native Scheduler with Link Adaptation software, highlighting its presence in the US market. Ericsson's global reach allows it to provide mobile connectivity solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, and the public sector worldwide, adapting its offerings to regional needs and regulatory environments.

Ericsson's business is organized into four segments: Networks, Cloud Software and Services, Enterprise, and Other. The Networks segment generates revenue by selling hardware, software, and services for 5G networks, including radio access network (RAN) equipment, transport networks, and antennas, along with deployment and lifecycle management services. The Cloud Software and Services segment earns revenue from core network solutions, network management, business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS), and managed services that provide secure connectivity, monetization tools, and orchestration. The Enterprise segment offers intelligent networking and communications software, such as a global communications platform, WWAN, and private 5G networks, targeting enterprise customers. The Other segment includes RedBee Media, which provides live and on-demand video distribution services to broadcasters and sports leagues.