Article: Ericsson Sells Technology Center for Printed Circuit Boards in Kumla to Multek Inc.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2000

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) has signed a letter of intent regarding the sale of its Technology Center for printed circuit boards in Kumla to the US company Multek Inc. The divested operation employs approximately 300 persons dedicated to the development of technology and production.

The sale is a part of Ericsson's continued focusing on core operations. All affected employees are being offered new jobs with the purchasing company. Multek is a subsidiary of Flextronics International Inc.

"The sale of the printed circuit boards unit in Kumla is part of the ...

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