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Ericsson AB announced its first buyback plan after Q4 earnings of 12.7 billion kronor exceeded expectations, despite a 5% drop in net sales. The company is focusing on growth in the artificial intelligence sector while projecting a flat market for radio access networks this year. CEO Borje Ekholm highlighted the importance of AI and connectivity for future growth and plans to propose a dividend of 3 kronor per share for 2025 alongside a buyback of up to 15 billion kronor.