ERICSSON LM TELEPHONE CO | CIK:0000717826 | 3

  • Filed: 4/20/2018
  • Entity registrant name: ERICSSON LM TELEPHONE CO (CIK: 0000717826)
  • Generator: Donnelley Financial Solutions
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  • ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEarningsPerShareExplanatory

    C9 Earnings per share

    Earnings per share

     

         2017      2016      2015  

    Basic

            

    Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders of the Parent Company (SEK million)

         –35,206        1,716        13,549  

    Average number of shares outstanding, basic (millions)

         3,277        3,263        3,249  

    Earnings (loss) per share, basic (SEK)

         –10.74        0.53        4.17  

    Diluted

            

    Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders of the Parent Company (SEK million)

         –35,206        1,716        13,549  

    Average number of shares outstanding, basic (millions)

         3,277        3,263        3,249  

    Dilutive effect for stock purchase (millions)

         —          40        33  

    Average number of shares outstanding, diluted (millions)

         3,277        3,303        3,282  

    Earnings (loss) per share, diluted (SEK)

         –10.74        0.52        4.13  

    When a company reports a loss, the number of shares used for calculating earnings diluted per share shall be the same as for basic calculation.