Ericsson Pushed to Hefty Loss by Write-Downs, Restructuring Costs – Wall Street Journal (subscription)
STOCKHOLMEricsson AB fell to a hefty net loss in the first quarter after booking provisions, write-downs and restructuring costs of 13.4 billion Swedish kronor ($1.51 billion), but said a more focused business strategy should see the company significantly improve its profitability next year. The supplier of wireless-communications gear reported a net loss for the three…