WATERLOO, ONTARIO and TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 11/13/13 — BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY)(TSX: BB), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today announced that it has completed the previously-announced US $1 billion private placement of convertible debentures to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) and other institutional investors.
“I am excited to be joining this iconic brand at such an important moment in its history,” said John S. Chen, who became BlackBerry-s Executive Chair and Interim CEO upon the completion of the financing. “I look forward to leading the company through a successful transformation and restoring BlackBerry-s position as an innovative, successful company. I believe in the value of this brand and am confident we will rebuild BlackBerry for the benefit of all of our constituencies.”
As previously announced, the investors have an option to purchase up to an additional U.S. $250 million principal amount of additional debentures within 30 days.
BMO Capital Markets acted as the sole bookrunner and sole placement agent for the private placement of the debentures.
About BlackBerry
A global leader in wireless innovation, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and “BBRY” on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit .
The convertible debentures have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the “U.S. Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act), absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the convertible debentures in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
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Investor Contact:
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Fairfax
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
John Varnell, Vice President, Corporate Development
(416) 367-4941
(416) 367-4946 (FAX)
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