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BlackBerry Wins TSX Approval to Renew 26.8 Million-Share Buyback

Management cites a stronger balance sheet with an outlook for positive operating cash flow in fiscal 2027 to justify the plan.

Overview

  • BlackBerry, which received TSX approval Friday, can repurchase up to 26,785,714 shares, equal to about 4.58% of its public float.
  • The renewed program, known in Canada as a normal course issuer bid, starts May 12, 2026 and can run until May 11, 2027, with any bought shares canceled.
  • The company may buy on the TSX, NYSE, and other venues, with a TSX daily cap of 563,825 shares based on recent average volume.
  • Under the prior program that ends May 11, 2026, BlackBerry bought 18.1 million shares at a weighted average price of $3.85.
  • Shares rose after the news, closing at $6.21, up 1.81%, after an intraday move above $6.50 reported by market trackers.