BlackBerry

BlackBerry

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Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
USD2021202220232024202520262027
Revenues893m718m656m853m604m658m2.4b
% growth(14 %)(20 %)(9 %)30 %(29 %)9 %261 %
EBITDA743m(59.0m)515m18.0m4.3m39.9m75.0m
% EBITDA margin83 %(8 %)79 %2 %1 %6 %3 %
Profit(1.1b)12.0m(734m)(130m)(89.4m)(20.0m)17.1m
% profit margin(124 %)2 %(112 %)(15 %)(15 %)(3 %)1 %
EV / revenue6.4x5.2x3.4x1.9x2.4x2.2x0.6x
EV / EBITDA7.7x-63.4x4.3x91.3x335.2x35.6x18.9x
R&D budget215m219m207m186m---
R&D % of revenue24 %31 %32 %22 %---

Source: Dealroom estimates

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BlackBerry Limited, accessible via blackberry.com, is a prominent player in the enterprise software and cybersecurity market. Historically known for its mobile devices, BlackBerry has pivoted to focus on providing secure software solutions for businesses. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including large corporations, government agencies, and automotive manufacturers.

BlackBerry operates primarily in the cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Its core offerings include the BlackBerry Development Platform, which allows businesses to create secure, customized mobile applications. This platform integrates various tools such as BlackBerry Dynamics for app security, BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Manager (UEM) for device management, and BlackBerry Workspaces for secure file sharing. Additionally, BlackBerry provides solutions like BlackBerry Enterprise Identity for identity management, BlackBerry 2FA for two-factor authentication, and BlackBerry Spark Communications Services for secure communications.

The company’s business model revolves around selling software licenses and subscriptions. BlackBerry makes money by charging clients for access to its suite of enterprise solutions, which are designed to enhance security, manage endpoints (devices connected to a network), and facilitate secure communication and data sharing. The company also offers consulting and support services to help clients implement and optimize their use of BlackBerry products.

BlackBerry has been recognized for its excellence in endpoint security, a critical area given the increasing number of cyber threats. The company’s solutions are particularly valued in sectors where data security is paramount, such as finance, healthcare, and automotive industries. BlackBerry’s software is also integral to the functioning of smart cities and connected vehicles, underscoring its role in the evolving IoT landscape.

Keywords: cybersecurity, enterprise software, IoT, endpoint security, mobile applications, secure communications, device management, data protection, identity management, automotive software.

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Investments by BlackBerry

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AtHoc
ACQUISITION by BlackBerry Jul 2015
Secusmart
ACQUISITION by BlackBerry Jul 2014
Ubitexx
ACQUISITION by BlackBerry May 2011
Scoreloop
ACQUISITION by BlackBerry Jun 2011
WatchDox
ACQUISITION by BlackBerry Apr 2015
Nortel Networks
ACQUISITION by RPX Corporation Dec 2014
TAT - The Astonishing Tribe
ACQUISITION by BlackBerry Dec 2010
Ascendent Systems
ACQUISITION by BlackBerry Mar 2006
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