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Ilya Kundozerov
EUR 147.86 For Business Accounts Only

We Are Reducing Our Fair Value Estimate for Ericsson Based on Slower Margin Expansion

We have taken a fresh look into Ericsson and will reduce our fair value estimate to $7.50 from $9 as we are less optimistic about medium- to long-term gross margin expansion. We believe that the announced measures to improve short-term profitability at Ericsson will not be enough for the company to generate outstanding returns on capital in the long run. We think Ericsson requires a more fundamental change in its cost structure to underpin any short-term gross margin improvements. Similarly, the...
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B

Ericsson provides communications technology and services. Co.'s services, software and infrastructure – especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud – enable the telecom industry and other sectors to do business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new opportunities. Co. has more than 110,000 professionals and customers in more than 180 countries. Co. provides support for networks with more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Co.'s core business areas are called Radio, Core and Transmission and Telecom Services. Co. divides its operations into three business segments: Networks, Global Services and Support Solutions.

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Ilya Kundozerov

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