SEC launches probe on Sweden's Ericsson over its Iraq connection

• The U.S. SEC intimated Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) regarding its launch of an investigation on the company concerning the matters described in the company's 2019 Iraq investigation report.
• Ericsson said it cooperated with the authorities regarding their review and investigation of its conduct in Iraq.
• Previously CEO Borje Ekholm' disclosed that Ericsson may have made payments to the ISIS terror organization to gain access to specific transport routes in Iraq.
• Ericsson had identified "unusual expenses dating back to 2018" and was yet to determine the final recipient of the money.
• Ericsson also acknowledged that financing terrorism was entirely unacceptable.
• Price Action: ERIC shares traded lower by 0.91 at $8.13 on the last check Thursday.