Ericsson with technical correction to its fourth quarter report

Ericsson with technical correction to its fourth quarter report The Earnings per share, fully diluted, according to US GAAP are hereby corrected due to an error in the calculation of the effect of restructuring provisions on earnings under US GAAP. Earnings per share under Swedish GAAP are not affected. Fourth quarter 2000 Full year 2000 2000 1999 Change %2000 1999 Change % Earlier reported EPS US GAAP (SEK) 1,15 0,96 20% 3,44 1,92 79% Corrected to EPS US GAAP (SEK) 0,65 0,96 -32% 2,94 1,92 53% A revised version of the fourth quarter report is available on the Ericsson website. Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Gary Pinkham, Vice President Investor Relations, Ericsson Inc. Phone: +1 212 685 4030, E-mail: gary.pinkham@ericsson.com Kathy Egan, Vice President External relations, Ericsson Inc. Phone: +1 212 685 4030, E-mail: kathy.egan@ericsson.com