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BlackBerry shareholders re-elect all 8 directors and approve all management proposals at June 25 AGM
All eight director nominees elected; highest for vote was Barry Mainz (266.0M), lowest Lisa Bahash (230.0M).
BlackBerry Q1 FY27 revenue up 26% to $153M; first positive Q1 operating cash flow in 9 years
Revenue $152.9M (+26% YoY); adjusted EBITDA $36.3M (+144% YoY); GAAP net income $8.5M (fifth consecutive positive quarter).
BlackBerry renews NCIB to repurchase up to 26.8M shares (~4.58% of float)
Up to 26,785,714 common shares may be repurchased for cancellation, ~4.58% of public float as of April 30, 2026.
BlackBerry Q4 revenue up 10% to $156M; QNX record $78.7M; guides FY27 rev $584-611M
Q4 total revenue $156M (+10% YoY); GAAP net income $24.3M vs loss prior year; adjusted EPS $0.06.
BlackBerry Q3 FY2026 revenue beats guidance at $141.8M; GAAP net income $13.7M
Total revenue $141.8M, above top-end of guidance, up $12.2M sequentially; GAAP net income $13.7M ($0.02 EPS).
BlackBerry appoints John Wall as QNX President after Mattias Eriksson departs
Mattias Eriksson stepped down as President of QNX effective November 18, 2025 to pursue other opportunities.
BlackBerry Q2 FY2026: Revenue $129.6M (+3% YoY), GAAP net income $13.3M, raises full-year guidance
Total revenue $129.6M (+3% YoY); GAAP gross margin 75% (+4 ppts); GAAP net income $13.3M ($0.02 EPS).
BlackBerry appoints Barry Mainz (CEO of Forescout) to board of directors
Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout Technologies and former CEO of MobileIron, joins BlackBerry's board effective August 23, 2025.
BlackBerry shareholders re-elect all directors; say-on-pay passes with 80% support
All seven director nominees elected; Richard Lynch had 52.9M votes withheld (18.4% of shares voted).
BlackBerry Q1 FY26: Revenue $121.7M (above guidance), GAAP net income $1.9M, share buyback $10M
Revenue $121.7M exceeded top end of guidance range; gross margin 74%.
BlackBerry announces NCIB to repurchase up to 27.9M shares (~4.7% of float)
Max 27,855,153 common shares, approx 4.7% of public float as of May 5, 2025.
BlackBerry enhances CEO John Giamatteo's severance to 24 months salary plus 2x bonus lump sum
Salary continuance increased from 12 months (+1 per year) to 24 months on qualifying termination.
BlackBerry Q4 FY2025 revenue $141.7M beats guidance; adjusted EBITDA $21.1M
Q4 revenue $141.7M; adjusted net income $17.7M, GAAP net loss $7.4M vs $0.01 basic loss per share.
Marjorie Dickman stepped down as Chief Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer on Feb 28, 2025; will serve as Special Advisor to CEO through May 31, 2025.
Director Michael A. Daniels to retire from BlackBerry board effective Feb 15, 2025
Michael A. Daniels notified his retirement from the Board on Feb 4, 2025, effective Feb 15, 2025.
BlackBerry closes $80M+ sale of Cylance to Arctic Wolf; receives cash and shares
Deal closed Feb 3, 2025; BlackBerry receives ~$80M cash and 5.5M Arctic Wolf shares at closing.
BlackBerry CAO Jay Chai resigns effective Jan 31, 2025; no replacement named
Jay Chai resigns as SVP and Chief Accounting Officer effective January 31, 2025.
BlackBerry Q3 FY2025: revenue $162M, positive cash flow, beats guidance; Cylance sale to Arctic Wolf
Total revenue $162M, GAAP net loss $11M; adjusted EPS $0.02, above guidance.
BlackBerry sells Cylance endpoint security to Arctic Wolf for $160M cash and 5.5M shares
Arctic Wolf acquires BlackBerry’s Cylance endpoint security assets for $160M cash (subject to adjustments) plus 5.5M Arctic Wolf shares.
BlackBerry outlines FY2026-2027 revenue and profitability forecasts at Investor Day
CEO John Giamatteo highlighted progress since December, focusing on IoT/Cybersecurity divisions and QNX growth.
BlackBerry appoints auto industry veteran Lisa Bahash to Board of Directors
Lisa Bahash appointed effective September 26, 2024; brings 30+ years in automotive OEM/Tier 1 sectors.
BlackBerry Q2 FY25 beats: breakeven adjusted EBITDA; IoT & Cyber revenue up 12% and 10% YoY
Total revenue $145M; GAAP net loss improved 55% YoY to $19M ($0.03 loss per share).
BlackBerry appoints Tim Foote as CFO; Steve Rai departs effective July 29, 2024
Tim Foote, formerly CFO of Cybersecurity division, named CFO; base salary $400K, bonus target 75%.
BlackBerry Q1 beats revenue guidance; IoT +18% YoY; Cybersecurity ARR up seq
Total revenue $144M; IoT $53M (+18% YoY), Cybersecurity $85M; both exceeded guidance.
BlackBerry shareholders re-elect all directors; say-on-pay passes with 52.6% support
All seven director nominees elected; Philip Brace received highest support (226.6M for, 39.3M withheld).
BlackBerry director Laurie Smaldone Alsup not standing for re-election; Lori O'Neill nominated
Laurie Smaldone Alsup will not stand for re-election at the June 25, 2024 annual meeting; term ends at that meeting.
BlackBerry Q4 revenue $173M; IoT record $66M; FY25 EBITDA guidance breakeven to positive
IoT division Q4 revenue $66M, up 25% YoY, record quarterly; QNX royalty backlog $815M (+27% YoY).
BlackBerry appoints IoT veteran Philip Brace to board; Prem Watsa resigns
Philip Brace appointed to board effective Feb 8, 2024; will serve on Compensation, Nomination and Governance Committee.
BlackBerry closes $200M private offering of 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029
Net proceeds ~$194M; $150M to repay 1.75% debentures due Feb 2024, rest for general corporate.
BlackBerry prices $175M 3.00% convertible notes due 2029, upsized from $160M
Offering upsized to $175M from $160M; initial purchasers option for additional $25M.
BlackBerry announces proposed $160M convertible senior notes offering due 2029
Offering of $160M Convertible Senior Notes due 2029; initial purchasers have option to buy additional $25M.
Total revenue $175M; IoT $55M (+12% seq, +8% YoY); Cybersecurity $114M (+44% seq, +8% YoY).
BlackBerry appoints John Giamatteo as CEO, will separate IoT and Cybersecurity units
John Giamatteo, former President of Cybersecurity, appointed CEO effective Dec 11, 2023; Dick Lynch remains Board Chair.
BlackBerry repays $365M 2020 debentures, issues $150M new convertible notes to Fairfax at 1.75%
Repaid $365M principal of 1.75% unsecured convertible debentures due Nov 13, 2023; none converted.
BlackBerry CEO John Chen to retire Nov 4; Dick Lynch named interim CEO
John Chen (Executive Chair & CEO) retires effective Nov 4, 2023; retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company.
BlackBerry to separate IoT and Cyber units, plans IoT IPO in H1 FY2025
Board determined separation of IoT and Cybersecurity into two independently-operated entities.
BlackBerry director Timothy Dattels resigns from board effective Sept 28, 2023
Timothy Dattels notified his resignation from the Board on Sept 27; effective Sept 28, 2023.
BlackBerry Q2 FY2024 revenue $132M, non-GAAP EPS loss $0.04 beats expectations
Total revenue $132M; IoT $49M (+9% sequentially), Cybersecurity $79M, Licensing $4M.
BlackBerry prelim Q2 rev $132M; Cybersecurity miss, IoT outlook cut to $225-240M
Total preliminary Q2 revenue ~$132M; Cybersecurity $80M (missed on large gov't deal delays).
BlackBerry Q1 FY2024: non-GAAP EPS $0.06 beats; revenue $373M includes $218M patent sale
Total revenue $373M; IoT $45M, Cybersecurity $93M, Licensing $235M (incl. $218M patent sale).
BlackBerry shareholders elect all eight directors, approve auditor and DSU plan, support exec comp
All eight director nominees elected; John Chen received 202.5M for, 50.8M withheld.
BlackBerry provides long-term revenue targets: IoT $240-370M, Cybersecurity $425-590M by FY26
IoT revenue target: FY24 $240-250M, FY26 $340-370M (18-22% CAGR).
BlackBerry completes sale of non-core patents to Malikie for $170M cash at close
Closed sale of ~32,000 non-core patents and applications to Malikie; received $170M in cash at closing.
BlackBerry board initiates strategic review of portfolio, may separate businesses
Board to evaluate strategic alternatives including possible separation of one or more businesses.
BlackBerry Q4 revenue $151M, non-GAAP EPS beat; announces up to $900M patent sale
Q4 revenue $151M: IoT $53M, Cybersecurity $88M, Licensing $10M. Non-GAAP EPS loss $0.02 (beat), GAAP EPS loss $0.85 due to $476M impairment.
BlackBerry sells ~32,000 non-core patents to Malikie for up to $900M; terminates prior Catapult deal
$170M cash at closing plus $30M by 3rd anniversary; potential royalties capped at $700M on profit-sharing tiers.
Preliminary FY2023 total revenue ~$656M; Q4 revenue ~$151M.
BlackBerry Q3 FY23 revenue $169M beats expectations; IoT revenue up 19% YoY to $51M
GAAP basic loss per share $0.01; non-GAAP basic loss per share $0.05.
BlackBerry Q2 FY2023 revenue $168M, GAAP EPS -$0.09; IoT revenue up 28% YoY
Total revenue $168M; GAAP loss per share $0.09; non-GAAP loss per share $0.05.
BlackBerry reports Q1 FY2023 revenue $168M, GAAP loss $0.31/share due to $165M litigation settlement
Total revenue $168M; IoT $51M (+19% YoY), Cybersecurity $113M (+6% YoY), Licensing & Other $4M.
On February 28, 2025, Marjorie Dickman stepped down from her position as Chief Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer of BlackBerry Limited (the “Company”) to pursue corporate board and other opportunities.
On February 4, 2025, Michael A. Daniels notified BlackBerry Limited (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), effective February 15, 2025.
On January 15, 2025, Jay Chai resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of BlackBerry Limited (the “Company”), with effect as of January 31, 2025.
On September 26, 2024, the board of directors (the “Board”) of BlackBerry Limited (the “Company”) appointed Lisa Bahash as a member of the Board.
The Company has also appointed Jay Chai, age 47, to the newly-created role of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”) with effect as of July 29, 2024.
the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Tim Foote, age 44, to replace Mr. Rai as CFO with effect as of July 29, 2024.
Steve Rai, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), intends to leave the Company to pursue other opportunities
On May 1, 2024, Laurie Smaldone Alsup notified BlackBerry Limited (the “Company”) that she will not stand for re-election as a director at the Company’s annual and special meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), to be held on June 25, 2024.
On February 7, 2024, V. Prem Watsa notified the board of directors (the “Board”) of BlackBerry Limited (the “Company”) of his intention to resign as a member of the Board and as a member of the Compensation, Nomination and Governance Committee of the Board, effective February 15, 2024.
On February 8, 2024, the Board appointed Philip Brace as a member of the Board, effective February 8, 2024.
On October 30, 2023, the Company announced that John Chen, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and Chief Executive Officer of BlackBerry Limited (the “Company”), will retire from his roles at the Company effective November 4, 2023.
the Company announced that Richard (Dick) Lynch, 75, will succeed Mr. Chen as Chair of the Board and will also serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer while BlackBerry completes its search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.
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