BlackBerry Executive Offloads Shares at $5.25 Amid Cybersecurity Pivot
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BlackBerry CLO & Corporate Secretary Philip Kurtz reported significant insider transactions on June 24, 2025. The transactions involved:
- Acquisition of 34,782 common shares through the vesting of Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
- Subsequent sale of 16,217 shares at $5.25 per share (weighted average) to cover withholding taxes
- Net beneficial ownership increased to 57,503 shares held directly after these transactions
The RSUs fully vested on June 24, 2025, with each unit representing a right to receive either one common share, cash equivalent, or a combination at BlackBerry's discretion. The sale price was converted from Canadian dollars to USD using the Bank of Canada exchange rate, with individual transactions ranging from $5.24 to $5.26 per share.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 16,217 shares ($85,139)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Kurtz Philip S.
Role
CLO & Corp. Secretary
Sold
16,217 shs ($85K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units | 34,782 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 34,782 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Common Shares | 16,217 | $5.25 | $85K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Share Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 73,720 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share or an equivalent amount of cash, or a combination of the two, at the discretion of BlackBerry Limited. Sales to cover withholding taxes upon vesting of Restricted Share Units ("RSUs")". The price reported was converted from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the Bank of Canada exchange rate on the transaction date. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.24 to $5.26, exclusive of any fees, commissions or other expenses. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide BlackBerry, any shareholder of BlackBerry, or the Staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The RSUs fully vested on June 24, 2025.
FAQ
What position does Philip Kurtz hold at BlackBerry (BB)?
Philip Kurtz serves as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) & Corporate Secretary at BlackBerry Limited.