BlackBerry Completes Patent Sale Transaction

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced the completion of the previously-announced sale of substantially all of its non-core patents and patent applications to Malikie Innovations Limited ("Malikie"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Key Patent Innovations Limited.

Under the terms of the sale, unchanged from those previously announced , BlackBerry received $170 million in cash at closing.

The transaction included the sale of approximately 32,000 non-core patents and applications, and excluded those necessary to support BlackBerry's current core business operations. BlackBerry has retained all existing revenue generating agreements, and approximately 2,000, primarily standards essential, patents relating to mobile devices. The transaction will not impact customers' use of any of BlackBerry's products, solutions or services.

About BlackBerry

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 215M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario , the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.

For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

Trademarks, including but not limited to BlackBerry and EMBLEM Design are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.

Investor Contact:

BlackBerry Investor Relations
+1 (519) 888-7465
investorrelations@blackberry.com

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BlackBerry Media Relations
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BlackBerry Announces Commencement of Review of Portfolio and Business Configuration

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that the BlackBerry Board of Directors (the "Board") will initiate a review of its portfolio of businesses. The assessment will assist the Board as it considers various strategic alternatives to drive enhanced shareholder value. These alternatives include, but are not limited to, the possible separation of one or more of BlackBerry's businesses.

"BlackBerry is executing on a strong, well-resourced plan to deliver revenue and ARR growth, as well as significant improvements in non-GAAP EPS and cashflow this fiscal year. Although we expect achievement of this plan to deliver significant shareholder benefits, we do not believe that this is fully reflected in the market's current valuation of the Company," said John Chen , Executive Chairman & CEO. "Accordingly, the Board and management believe it is an appropriate time to initiate a comprehensive review of the Company's portfolio. The review aims to identify and evaluate opportunities to further enhance shareholder value. As we undertake this review, we remain fully focused on delivering our plan and remain committed to our customers, partners and employees."

The Board has not set a timetable for completing the process and does not intend to disclose developments relating to it unless, and until, the Board has approved a specific agreement or transaction or has terminated its review. There can be no assurance that the process will result in any transaction.

BlackBerry will continue with the previously announced sale of substantially all of its non-core patents and patent applications to Malikie Innovations Limited, a newly formed subsidiary of Key Patent Innovations Limited. Completion of the transaction is conditional upon, among other things, satisfaction of all regulatory conditions.

BlackBerry has retained Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Perella Weinberg Partners as financial advisors to assist in the review.

About BlackBerry

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 215M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario , the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.

For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

Trademarks, including but not limited to BlackBerry and EMBLEM Design are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.

Investor Contact:

BlackBerry Investor Relations
+1 (519) 888-7465
investorrelations@blackberry.com

Media Contact:

BlackBerry Media Relations
+1 (519) 597-7273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives including its expectations with respect to increasing and enhancing its product and service offerings, and other statements that are not historical facts.

The words "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "could", "intend", "believe", "target", "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, including anticipated activities related to the portfolio review, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities, financial performance and prospects, the launch of new products and services, general economic conditions, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, competition, and the launch of the portfolio review process. Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance, achievements and portfolio review process to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the risks discussed in BlackBerry's Annual Report on Form 10-K and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" section of BlackBerry's MD&A (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov ). All of these factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on BlackBerry's forward-looking statements. Any statements that are forward-looking statements are intended to enable BlackBerry's shareholders to view the anticipated performance and prospects of BlackBerry from management's perspective at the time such statements are made, and they are subject to the risks that are inherent in all forward-looking statements, as described above, as well as difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results and performance for future periods, particularly over longer periods, given changes in technology and BlackBerry's business strategy, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the industries in which BlackBerry operates. Further, there can be no assurance regarding the potential outcome or timing of the portfolio review process. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of today and BlackBerry has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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BlackBerry Extends Partnership with Leading Managed Security Services Provider to Ensure SMBs are Set Up for Cyber Success

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and Solutions Granted today announced an extended partnership, naming the leading cybersecurity services provider a Master Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), enabling it to better scale and meet the growing demand for cybersecurity services among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

"Solutions Granted has been honored as BlackBerry MSSP Partner of the Year for North America for five consecutive years and we're excited to take our partnership to the next level by crowning them as our top Master MSSP," said Adam Enterkin , Chief Revenue Officer, Americas, BlackBerry Cybersecurity. "BlackBerry is dedicated to increasing its focus on MSSP partners to ensure they're set up for success. Endpoints are proliferating, and so are the cyberattacks against them. Our extended partnership with Solutions Granted will help hundreds of small and mid-size businesses continuously adapt to an ever-changing threat landscape."

As a 'Master MSSP', Solutions Granted will be better positioned to help its own partners to deliver Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and other Managed Security Services to their mid-market and SMB clients. In partnership with BlackBerry and heavily leveraging the Cylance® AI-powered portfolio, Solutions Granted helps thousands of clients secure their environments and prevent attacks. By working with Solutions Granted, MSSPs and managed service providers (MSPs) can offer industry leading managed security, without making the significant investment of building out their own security operations center (SOC).

CylanceENDPOINT™ is among the solutions it helps managed service providers (MSPs) deploy to clients, either as individual managed services or integrated into a SOC-as-a-service offering.

"BlackBerry's support for our business model provides the flexibility we need to continue to meet customer demand and provide the best possible product support for their business needs," said Michael E. Crean , Chief Executive Officer, Solutions Granted. "We value the investment BlackBerry is making in our partnership and know this will go a long way in setting up our customers for success."

To learn more about BlackBerry MSSP Partners, visit blackberry.com/us/en/partners/mssp-partners .

About BlackBerry

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 215M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario , the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.

For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

Trademarks, including but not limited to BlackBerry and EMBLEM Design are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.

About Solutions Granted Inc.

Solutions Granted is a Master Managed Security Services Provider (Master MSSP). They offer cybersecurity solutions to North American MSPs and MSSPs and are committed to delivering solutions without requiring minimums, commitments, or long-term contracts. They proudly offer many security layers as well as a 24x7 U.S.-based Security Operations Center (SOC). Over the past several years, Solutions Granted has emerged as a clear leader in the channel, by winning countless awards including the CRN Security 100 list, Top 100 MSSP List, Top Global MSSP List, and BlackBerry MSSP Partner of the Year. Learn more at https://www.SolutionsGranted.com

Media Contacts:

BlackBerry Media Relations

+1 (519) 597-7273

mediarelations@BlackBerry.com

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	31-Dec-23			31-Dec-22
ASSETS
Current
Cash & cash equivalents		907,847			3,777,117
Receivables		357,398			744,331
Contract asset		51,320			589,015
Finance lease receivable on sublease CP		199,933			-
Prepaid expenses		294,471			310,906
Inventory		-			45,289
Non current assets held for sale		-			501,188
Total current assets		1,810,969			5,967,846

Equipment		325,633			278,463
Deferred consideration		206,850			-
Right of use asset		-			829,278
Finance lease receivable on sublease		642,983			-
Intangible assets		-			3,313,741
Goodwill		-			6,746,378
Total assets		2,986,435			17,135,706

LIABILITIES
Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		3,531,460			2,641,918
Deferred revenue		342,192			437,746
Lease liability		143,722			222,250
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale		-			92,532
Total current liabilities		4,017,374			3,394,446

Lease liability - non current		469,624			582,586
Deferred tax liabilities		-			29,974
Total liabilities		4,486,998			4,007,006

Shareholders' Equity
Share capital		91,909,495			83,271,707
Reserves		14,166,972			12,754,706
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		678,143			827,101
Shareholder's equity attributable to Nextech shareholders		(112,211,223	)		(85,898,862	)
Total common shareholders' equity		(5,456,613	)		10,954,652
Non controlling interest		3,956,050			2,174,048
Total equity		(1,500,563	)		13,128,700
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		2,986,435			17,135,706

	YTD
	31-Dec-23			31-Dec-22
		$			$
Revenue		5,033,202			3,224,791
Cost of sales		(3,586,162	)		(1,593,076	)
Gross profit		1,447,040			1,631,715

Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing		4,546,502			5,013,367
General and administrative		9,362,610			13,377,575
Research and development		3,249,799			3,892,208
Stock based compensation		1,775,695			1,715,690
Amortization		2,105,689			2,655,652
Right of use amortization		55,728			76,905
Depreciation		87,824			122,930
Operating profit (loss)		(19,736,807	)		(25,222,612	)

Other income (expense):
Gain on sublease recognition		120,626			-
Loss on asset disposal		(85,679	)		-
Gain on liability		-			381,019
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill		(7,575,263	)		(476,113	)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)		(14,393	)		1,345,593
Profit (Loss) before income taxes		(27,291,516	)		(23,972,113	)

Current income tax expense		-			(34,937	)
Deferred income tax recovery		29,974			672,148
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		(27,261,542	)		(23,334,902	)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(452,814	)		(4,043,424	)
Net loss		(27,714,356	)		(27,378,326	)

Other comprehensive income (loss)
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations, continuing operations		(148,958	)		(432,845	)
Comprehensive income (loss)		(27,863,314	)		(27,811,171	)

Net loss from C/O attributed to:
Parent		(25,109,547	)		(22,896,701	)
Non controlling interest - PL		(2,151,995	)		(438,201	)

Net loss from D/O attributed to:
Parent		(452,814	)		(4,043,424	)
Non controlling interest - PL		-			-

Comprehensive loss attributed to:
Parent		(25,711,319	)		(27,372,970	)
Non controlling interest		(2,151,995	)		(438,201	)


Loss per share from C/O - basic and diluted		(0.22	)		(0.24	)


Loss per share from D/O - basic and diluted		(0.00	)		(0.04	)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic and diluted		114,085,494			100,201,691

	YTD
	31-Dec-23			31-Dec-22
Operating activities:
Net loss		(27,714,356	)		(27,378,326	)
Adjustment for:
Interest income from sublease		(39,903	)		-
Interest expense from lease		30,217			28,668
Stock based compensation		1,775,695			1,715,690
Amortization of intangible assets		2,105,689			2,655,652
Amortization of ROU		55,728			261,101
Depreciation of property and equipment		87,824			143,567
Gain on sublease recognition		(120,626	)		-
Loss on asset disposal		85,679			-
Gain on short-term investment		-			(381,019	)
Impairment of intangible assets & goodwill		7,759,360			3,178,426
Expenses paid by shares		648,891			1,917,837
Loss on PET disposal		173,534			-
Income tax expense (recovery)		-			-
Changes in non-cash working capital balances
Receivables		386,933			269,873
Contract asset		537,695			(202,813	)
Prepaid expenses		16,435			408,743
Inventory		45,289			2,954,342
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		917,814			(24,574	)
Deferred revenue		(95,554	)		(171,255	)
Deferred tax liability		-			(673,290	)
Total operating cash flow		(13,343,656	)		(15,297,378	)

Cashflows from investing activities
Purchase of equipment		(227,250	)		(101,784	)
Payments received from sublease		66,554			-
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities, continuing operations		(160,696	)		(101,784	)

Cashflows from financing activities
NTAR - Net proceeds from private placements		5,726,654			8,890,349
NTAR - Proceeds from Employee Pay Program		2,269,704			2,496,628
Proceeds from securities issuances to NCI		2,813,107			1,657,354
Repayment of loan		-			(90,896	)
Payments of lease liability		(203,762	)		(388,804	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities, continuing operations		10,605,703			12,564,631

Effects of foreign exchange on cash		29,379			(616,272	)
Change in cash during the period		(2,898,649	)		(2,834,531	)
Cash, beginning of period		3,777,117			7,237,296
Cash, end of period, continuing operations		907,847			3,786,493

Cash, end of period, continuing operations		907,847			3,777,117
Cash, end of period, discontinuing operations		-			9,376

Taxes paid		-			27,005
Interest paid		30,217			30,910
Cash interest received		121,122			108,390

	Three months ended December 31
($000's)	2023	2022	($) Change
Product sales	5,450	5,893	(443)
Service revenue	4,350	1,310	3,040
Total sales and revenue	9,800	7,203	2,597

Gross margin - product sales	48 %	32 %	16 %
Gross margin - service revenue	-21 %	-50 %	29 %

EBITDA	(774)	(2,532)	1,758

Net loss	(2,123)	(3,292)	1,169

	Twelve months ended December 31
($000's)	2023	2022	($) Change
Product sales	16,342	21,588	(5,246)
Service revenue	12,124	3,233	8,891
Total sales and revenue	28,466	24,821	3,645

Gross margin percentage - product sales	41 %	49 %	-8 %
Gross margin percentage - service revenue	-23 %	-1 %	-22 %

EBITDA	(8,074)	(3,935)	(4,139)

Net loss	(16,784)	(9,915)	(6,869)

	Three months ended December 31			Twelve months ended December 31
($000's)	2023	2022	($) Change	2023	2022	($) Change
Net loss	(2,123)	(3,292)	1,169	(16,784)	(9,915)	(6,869)
Business acquisition costs and contingent consideration (gain) loss	(1,106)	(106)	(1,000)	(967)	104	(1,071)
Depreciation and amortization expense	1,052	1,233	(181)	4,413	4,564	(151)
Finance expense (income)	43	(124)	167	284	76	208
Stock-based compensation	187	454	(267)	1,048	1,556	(508)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	(84)	5	(89)	165	164	1
Loss on loss of control of subsidiary	-	-	-	2,810	-	2,810
Loss from associate	271	-	271	527	-	527
Restructuring costs	4	-	4	441	-	441
Current income tax (recovery) expense	(3)	53	(56)	13	250	(237)
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)	985	(755)	1,740	(24)	(734)	710
EBITDA	(774)	(2,532)	1,758	(8,074)	(3,935)	(4,139)

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