Ericsson and STMicroelectronics comment on speculations regarding ST-Ericsson

Following recent speculations in the market regarding the future of ST-Ericsson,
the 50/50 joint venture between Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and STMicroelectronics
(NYSE:STM), Ericsson and STMicroelectronics make the following comments.

ST-Ericsson announced its strategic plan in April and is in the middle of
executing on company transformation aiming at lowering its break-even point. It
is natural for the parent companies to continuously review the strategy of the
company.

The two parent companies, together with ST-Ericsson, are currently working with
an external advisor in order to ensure the best possible future for ST-Ericsson.
Both STMicroelectronics and Ericsson support ST-Ericsson in its transformation
work and remain confident that the company has a strategic position in the
industry to enable the device ecosystem.



Ericsson Corporate Public & Media Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 69 92
E-mail: media.relations@ericsson.com

Ericsson Investor Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 00 00
E-mail: investor.relations@ericsson.com



Ericsson discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities
Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was
submitted for publication on October 9, 2012 at 12:30 CET.


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