Following the shareholder approval and the competition clearances, the acquisition of key assets remains conditional on current consultations with trade unions. The transaction is expected to be completed in January 2006.

The acquisition is to be effective as of January 1, 2006 and the acquired business is to be consolidated into Ericsson's accounts as from the first quarter of 2006.

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