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[8-K] BlackBerry Limited Reports Material Event

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BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 25, 2025, with 363.4M shares represented. All seven nominated directors were elected to the board. Shareholders approved the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors with 98% approval and the Equity Incentive Plan's unallocated entitlements with 92% support. The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 80% approval. A shareholder proposal to amend By-Law No. A3 was rejected, with 93% voting against.

Notable voting results include relatively high withhold votes for director Richard Lynch (18% withheld) and significant opposition to executive compensation (19% against).

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) ha tenuto la sua Assemblea Annuale e Straordinaria degli Azionisti il 25 giugno 2025, con 363,4 milioni di azioni rappresentate. Tutti e sette i direttori nominati sono stati eletti nel consiglio. Gli azionisti hanno approvato la riconferma di PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP come revisori contabili con il 98% di voti favorevoli e l'assegnazione non utilizzata del Piano di Incentivi Azionari con il 92% di supporto. La votazione consultiva sulla remunerazione degli executive è stata approvata con l'80% dei voti favorevoli. Una proposta degli azionisti per modificare il Regolamento Interno n. A3 è stata respinta, con il 93% di voti contrari.

Tra i risultati di voto più rilevanti si segnalano un numero relativamente elevato di voti di astensione per il direttore Richard Lynch (18% di voti non favorevoli) e una significativa opposizione alla remunerazione degli executive (19% contrari).

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) celebró su Junta Anual y Extraordinaria de Accionistas el 25 de junio de 2025, con 363,4 millones de acciones representadas. Los siete directores nominados fueron elegidos para el consejo. Los accionistas aprobaron la reelección de PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP como auditores con un 98% de aprobación y los derechos no asignados del Plan de Incentivos de Capital con un 92% de apoyo. La votación consultiva sobre la compensación ejecutiva fue aprobada con un 80% de votos a favor. Se rechazó una propuesta de accionistas para enmendar el Reglamento Interno No. A3, con un 93% en contra.

Entre los resultados de votación destacados se incluyen votos de retención relativamente altos para el director Richard Lynch (18% retenidos) y una oposición significativa a la compensación ejecutiva (19% en contra).

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)는 2025년 6월 25일 연례 및 특별 주주총회를 개최했으며, 3억 6,340만 주가 대표되었습니다. 지명된 7명의 이사 모두 이사회에 선출되었습니다. 주주들은 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP를 감사인으로 재선임하는 안건을 98% 찬성으로 승인했으며, 주식 인센티브 계획의 미할당 권리도 92%의 지지를 받았습니다. 경영진 보상에 대한 자문 투표는 80% 찬성으로 통과되었습니다. 제3조 A항 규정 변경을 요구하는 주주 제안은 93% 반대로 거부되었습니다.

주요 투표 결과로는 이사 Richard Lynch에 대한 보류 투표가 18%로 비교적 높았으며, 경영진 보상에 대한 반대도 19%에 달했습니다.

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) a tenu son Assemblée annuelle et extraordinaire des actionnaires le 25 juin 2025, avec 363,4 millions d’actions représentées. Les sept administrateurs proposés ont tous été élus au conseil d’administration. Les actionnaires ont approuvé la reconduction de PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP en tant qu’auditeurs avec 98 % d’approbation ainsi que les droits non attribués du Plan d’incitation en actions avec 92 % de soutien. Le vote consultatif sur la rémunération des dirigeants a été adopté avec 80 % d’approbation. Une proposition d’actionnaire visant à modifier le Règlement intérieur n° A3 a été rejetée, avec 93 % de votes contre.

Parmi les résultats de vote notables figurent un taux relativement élevé de votes de retrait pour le directeur Richard Lynch (18 % de votes retenus) et une opposition significative à la rémunération des dirigeants (19 % de votes contre).

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) hielt am 25. Juni 2025 seine jährliche und außerordentliche Hauptversammlung der Aktionäre ab, bei der 363,4 Millionen Aktien vertreten waren. Alle sieben nominierten Direktoren wurden in den Vorstand gewählt. Die Aktionäre stimmten der Wiederbestellung von PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP als Wirtschaftsprüfer mit 98 % Zustimmung zu sowie der nicht zugewiesenen Berechtigungen des Aktienanreizplans mit 92 % Unterstützung. Die beratende Abstimmung zur Vergütung der Führungskräfte wurde mit 80 % Zustimmung angenommen. Ein Aktionärsantrag zur Änderung der Satzung Nr. A3 wurde mit 93 % Ablehnung zurückgewiesen.

Bemerkenswerte Abstimmungsergebnisse sind relativ hohe Enthaltungen für den Direktor Richard Lynch (18 % Enthaltungen) und erheblicher Widerstand gegen die Vergütung der Führungskräfte (19 % Gegenstimmen).

Positive
  • Strong shareholder support for board nominees with most receiving over 90% approval
  • Overwhelming 98% approval for auditor reappointment
  • 92% approval for Equity Incentive Plan entitlements
  • 80% support for executive compensation package
Negative
  • Significant 18% withhold votes for director Richard Lynch
  • 19% opposition to executive compensation package

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BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) ha tenuto la sua Assemblea Annuale e Straordinaria degli Azionisti il 25 giugno 2025, con 363,4 milioni di azioni rappresentate. Tutti e sette i direttori nominati sono stati eletti nel consiglio. Gli azionisti hanno approvato la riconferma di PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP come revisori contabili con il 98% di voti favorevoli e l'assegnazione non utilizzata del Piano di Incentivi Azionari con il 92% di supporto. La votazione consultiva sulla remunerazione degli executive è stata approvata con l'80% dei voti favorevoli. Una proposta degli azionisti per modificare il Regolamento Interno n. A3 è stata respinta, con il 93% di voti contrari.

Tra i risultati di voto più rilevanti si segnalano un numero relativamente elevato di voti di astensione per il direttore Richard Lynch (18% di voti non favorevoli) e una significativa opposizione alla remunerazione degli executive (19% contrari).

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) celebró su Junta Anual y Extraordinaria de Accionistas el 25 de junio de 2025, con 363,4 millones de acciones representadas. Los siete directores nominados fueron elegidos para el consejo. Los accionistas aprobaron la reelección de PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP como auditores con un 98% de aprobación y los derechos no asignados del Plan de Incentivos de Capital con un 92% de apoyo. La votación consultiva sobre la compensación ejecutiva fue aprobada con un 80% de votos a favor. Se rechazó una propuesta de accionistas para enmendar el Reglamento Interno No. A3, con un 93% en contra.

Entre los resultados de votación destacados se incluyen votos de retención relativamente altos para el director Richard Lynch (18% retenidos) y una oposición significativa a la compensación ejecutiva (19% en contra).

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)는 2025년 6월 25일 연례 및 특별 주주총회를 개최했으며, 3억 6,340만 주가 대표되었습니다. 지명된 7명의 이사 모두 이사회에 선출되었습니다. 주주들은 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP를 감사인으로 재선임하는 안건을 98% 찬성으로 승인했으며, 주식 인센티브 계획의 미할당 권리도 92%의 지지를 받았습니다. 경영진 보상에 대한 자문 투표는 80% 찬성으로 통과되었습니다. 제3조 A항 규정 변경을 요구하는 주주 제안은 93% 반대로 거부되었습니다.

주요 투표 결과로는 이사 Richard Lynch에 대한 보류 투표가 18%로 비교적 높았으며, 경영진 보상에 대한 반대도 19%에 달했습니다.

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) a tenu son Assemblée annuelle et extraordinaire des actionnaires le 25 juin 2025, avec 363,4 millions d’actions représentées. Les sept administrateurs proposés ont tous été élus au conseil d’administration. Les actionnaires ont approuvé la reconduction de PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP en tant qu’auditeurs avec 98 % d’approbation ainsi que les droits non attribués du Plan d’incitation en actions avec 92 % de soutien. Le vote consultatif sur la rémunération des dirigeants a été adopté avec 80 % d’approbation. Une proposition d’actionnaire visant à modifier le Règlement intérieur n° A3 a été rejetée, avec 93 % de votes contre.

Parmi les résultats de vote notables figurent un taux relativement élevé de votes de retrait pour le directeur Richard Lynch (18 % de votes retenus) et une opposition significative à la rémunération des dirigeants (19 % de votes contre).

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) hielt am 25. Juni 2025 seine jährliche und außerordentliche Hauptversammlung der Aktionäre ab, bei der 363,4 Millionen Aktien vertreten waren. Alle sieben nominierten Direktoren wurden in den Vorstand gewählt. Die Aktionäre stimmten der Wiederbestellung von PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP als Wirtschaftsprüfer mit 98 % Zustimmung zu sowie der nicht zugewiesenen Berechtigungen des Aktienanreizplans mit 92 % Unterstützung. Die beratende Abstimmung zur Vergütung der Führungskräfte wurde mit 80 % Zustimmung angenommen. Ein Aktionärsantrag zur Änderung der Satzung Nr. A3 wurde mit 93 % Ablehnung zurückgewiesen.

Bemerkenswerte Abstimmungsergebnisse sind relativ hohe Enthaltungen für den Direktor Richard Lynch (18 % Enthaltungen) und erheblicher Widerstand gegen die Vergütung der Führungskräfte (19 % Gegenstimmen).

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

June 25, 2025
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

BlackBerry Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Canada
001-38232
98-0164408
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2200 University Ave East
Waterloo
Ontario
Canada
N2K 0A7
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(519) 888-7465
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common SharesBBNew York Stock Exchange
Common SharesBBToronto Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On June 25, 2025, the Company held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”). There were 363,366,813 shares of common stock represented at the Meeting. At the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted as follows on the matters set forth below:

1.Election of Directors. All seven of the directors named in the management proxy circular were elected to serve as directors of the Company, to hold office in each case until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed, based upon the following votes:
DirectorForWithheldBroker Non-Votes
Lisa Bahash282,771,4973,958,57176,636,745
Philip Brace280,461,6686,268,40076,636,745
Lisa Disbrow273,335,78213,394,28676,636,745
John J. Giamatteo273,552,57913,177,48876,636,746
Richard Lynch233,869,86652,860,20276,636,745
Lori O’Neill282,808,1663,921,90276,636,745
Wayne Wouters273,256,60013,473,47076,636,743
2.Re-appointment of Independent Auditors. The re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditors of the Company as described in the management proxy circular was approved, based upon the following votes:
ForWithheldBroker Non-Votes
356,860,1936,506,6182
3.Approval of Unallocated Entitlements under the Equity Incentive Plan. The resolution on unallocated entitlements under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan as described in the management proxy circular was approved, based upon the following votes:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
264,168,02321,509,6991,052,34076,636,751
4.Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. The advisory resolution on executive compensation as described in the management proxy circular was approved, based on the following votes:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
230,947,78254,745,2451,037,03776,636,749
5.Shareholder Proposal. The resolution on a shareholder proposal seeking to amend By-Law No. A3 of the Company was rejected, based upon the following votes:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
18,071,523266,550,1112,108,43176,636,748



SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
BlackBerry Limited
 
 
Date:
 June 25, 2025 
 
By: 
/s/ Phil Kurtz
 Name: Phil Kurtz
Title:Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary


FAQ

What were the key voting results at BlackBerry's 2025 Annual Meeting?

The meeting saw all seven directors elected, PricewaterhouseCoopers reappointed as auditors with 98% approval, Equity Incentive Plan approved with 92% support, and executive compensation approved with 80% of votes.

How did shareholders vote on BlackBerry's executive compensation?

Shareholders approved the executive compensation with 230.9 million votes (80%) in favor and 54.7 million votes (19%) against, with the remainder abstaining.

Which BlackBerry director received the highest shareholder support?

Lori O'Neill received the highest support with 282.8 million votes (98.6% of votes cast), followed closely by Lisa Bahash with 282.7 million votes.

What was the outcome of the shareholder proposal at BlackBerry's 2025 meeting?

The shareholder proposal to amend By-Law No. A3 was rejected, with 266.5 million votes (93%) against and only 18.1 million votes (6%) in favor.
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