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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has completed the sale of iconectiv to Koch Equity Development LLC. The transaction will generate a cash benefit of SEK 9.9 billion (USD 1.0 billion) for Ericsson after taxes and expenses. The company expects to record a one-off EBIT benefit of approximately SEK 7.6 billion (USD 0.8 billion) in Q3 2025.

iconectiv, previously reported within Ericsson's Enterprise segment, contributed approximately SEK 1.0 billion (USD 0.1 billion) to Ericsson's 2024 net income. The company serves over 5,000 customers as a leading provider of number portability solutions, core network and operations management, numbering and data exchange services.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ha completato la cessione di iconectiv a Koch Equity Development LLC. L'operazione genererà per Ericsson un vantaggio in contanti di 9,9 miliardi di SEK (1,0 miliardi di USD) dopo tasse e oneri. La società prevede di registrare nel terzo trimestre 2025 un beneficio una tantum sull'EBIT di circa 7,6 miliardi di SEK (0,8 miliardi di USD).

iconectiv, precedentemente inclusa nel segmento Enterprise di Ericsson, ha contribuito per circa 1,0 miliardo di SEK (0,1 miliardi di USD) all'utile netto di Ericsson nel 2024. L'azienda serve oltre 5.000 clienti ed è un fornitore di primo piano di soluzioni per la portabilità dei numeri, gestione delle reti core e delle operazioni, numerazione e servizi di scambio dati.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ha completado la venta de iconectiv a Koch Equity Development LLC. La transacción generará para Ericsson un beneficio en efectivo de 9.900 millones de SEK (1.000 millones de USD) después de impuestos y gastos. La compañía espera registrar en el tercer trimestre de 2025 un beneficio único en el EBIT de aproximadamente 7.600 millones de SEK (800 millones de USD).

iconectiv, previamente incluida en el segmento Enterprise de Ericsson, aportó aproximadamente 1.000 millones de SEK (100 millones de USD) al resultado neto de Ericsson en 2024. La compañía atiende a más de 5.000 clientes y es un proveedor líder de soluciones de portabilidad de números, gestión de redes centrales y operaciones, numeración y servicios de intercambio de datos.

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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) a finalisé la vente d'iconectiv à Koch Equity Development LLC. La transaction générera pour Ericsson un gain en trésorerie de 9,9 milliards de SEK (1,0 milliard USD) après impôts et frais. La société prévoit d'enregistrer au troisième trimestre 2025 un gain exceptionnel sur l'EBIT d'environ 7,6 milliards de SEK (0,8 milliard USD).

iconectiv, précédemment rattachée au segment Enterprise d'Ericsson, a contribué pour environ 1,0 milliard de SEK (0,1 milliard USD) au résultat net d'Ericsson en 2024. L'entreprise compte plus de 5 000 clients et est un fournisseur majeur de solutions de portabilité des numéros, de gestion du cœur de réseau et des opérations, de numérotation et de services d'échange de données.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) hat den Verkauf von iconectiv an Koch Equity Development LLC abgeschlossen. Die Transaktion wird für Ericsson einen Barvorteil von 9,9 Mrd. SEK (1,0 Mrd. USD) nach Steuern und Aufwendungen bringen. Das Unternehmen erwartet, im dritten Quartal 2025 einen einmaligen EBIT-Vorteil von rund 7,6 Mrd. SEK (0,8 Mrd. USD) zu verbuchen.

iconectiv, zuvor im Enterprise-Segment von Ericsson berichtet, trug etwa 1,0 Mrd. SEK (0,1 Mrd. USD) zum Nettoergebnis von Ericsson 2024 bei. Das Unternehmen betreut über 5.000 Kunden und ist ein führender Anbieter von Rufnummernportabilitätslösungen, Core-Netz- und Betriebsmanagement, Nummerierung und Datenaustauschdiensten.

Positive
  • Cash benefit of SEK 9.9 billion (USD 1.0 billion) from the sale
  • One-off EBIT benefit of SEK 7.6 billion (USD 0.8 billion) in Q3 2025
  • Strategic divestment aligns with company restructuring efforts
Negative
  • Loss of iconectiv's annual contribution of SEK 1.0 billion to net income
  • Reduction in Enterprise segment revenue stream

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Ericsson's iconectiv sale yields $1B cash boost and $0.8B EBIT benefit, strengthening financial position while divesting a non-core asset.

Ericsson's completed sale of iconectiv to Koch Equity Development marks a significant transaction with tangible financial benefits. The deal generates approximately SEK 9.9 billion (USD 1.0 billion) in cash proceeds after taxes and expenses, providing an immediate boost to Ericsson's liquidity position.

The transaction will result in a substantial one-time EBIT benefit of approximately SEK 7.6 billion (USD 0.8 billion) in Q3 2025, which will positively impact profitability metrics for the quarter. This represents a significant premium over iconectiv's annual contribution to Ericsson's income, which stood at approximately SEK 1.0 billion (USD 0.1 billion) in 2024.

The divestiture aligns with a focused business strategy, as iconectiv - while profitable - operated in specialized services like number portability solutions and network management that weren't core to Ericsson's primary telecommunications infrastructure business. The transaction included settling a SEK 4.6 billion shareholder loan that Ericsson had extended to iconectiv, improving the parent company's credit exposure.

This strategic move strengthens Ericsson's balance sheet at a time when the telecommunications equipment market faces challenging conditions. The infusion of USD 1 billion provides additional financial flexibility that could be deployed toward debt reduction, strategic investments in core growth areas, or returned to shareholders.

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Further to the announcement on August 16, 2024, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces it has completed the sale of iconectiv to Koch Equity Development LLC.

Ericsson's cash benefit from the Transaction, after the settlement of anticipated taxes, transaction expenses, and other liabilities, is expected to be approximately SEK 9.9 billion [1] (USD 1.0 billion).

Ericsson will record a one-off EBIT benefit of approximately SEK 7.6 billion [1] (USD 0.8 billion) in its Q3 2025 financial results.

iconectiv is consolidated by Ericsson and reported within Segment Enterprise. iconectiv's contribution [2] to Ericsson's 2024 net income was approximately SEK 1.0 billion (USD 0.1 billion).

iconectiv serves over 5,000 customers across various sectors as a leading provider in number portability solutions, and a provider of core network and operations management, numbering and data exchange services.

[1] Assuming a USD - SEK exchange rate of 9.76 and including a Q2 2025 partial loan repayment of SEK 0.8 billion (USD 0.1 billion).

[2] Contribution to net income including minority interests and shareholder loan impacts. Ericsson's shareholder loan to iconectiv was SEK 4.6 billion at year end 2024.

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FAQ

How much will Ericsson receive from the iconectiv sale?

Ericsson will receive a cash benefit of SEK 9.9 billion (USD 1.0 billion) after taxes, transaction expenses, and other liabilities.

What is the expected EBIT impact of the iconectiv sale for Ericsson?

Ericsson will record a one-off EBIT benefit of approximately SEK 7.6 billion (USD 0.8 billion) in its Q3 2025 financial results.

How much did iconectiv contribute to Ericsson's earnings in 2024?

iconectiv contributed approximately SEK 1.0 billion (USD 0.1 billion) to Ericsson's 2024 net income.

Who is the buyer of Ericsson's iconectiv business?

Koch Equity Development LLC is acquiring iconectiv from Ericsson.

What services does iconectiv provide?

iconectiv serves over 5,000 customers as a provider of number portability solutions, core network and operations management, numbering and data exchange services.
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