BlackBerry (BB) grants 732,984 RSUs to CEO & Secure Comm leader

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GIAMATTEO JOHN JOSEPH reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BlackBerry Limited reported that director and executive John Joseph Giamatteo, CEO & President, Secure Communications, received a grant of 732,984 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) on April 9, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one common share or an equivalent amount of cash, or a combination, at BlackBerry’s discretion.

The award vests in twelve equal quarterly installments, assuming continued employment, with vesting ending on April 9, 2029. Following this grant, Giamatteo is reported as directly holding 732,984 RSUs linked to an equal number of underlying common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider GIAMATTEO JOHN JOSEPH

Role CEO & President, Secure Comm.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units	732,984	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 732,984 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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. This award was granted on April 9, 2026 and, assuming continued employment through the applicable vesting date, vests in twelve equal quarterly installments ending April 9, 2029.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 732,984 units Underlying common shares: 732,984 shares Grant price per RSU: $0.00 per unit +3 more

6 metrics

RSUs granted 732,984 units Restricted Share Units awarded on April 9, 2026

Underlying common shares 732,984 shares Common shares underlying granted RSUs

Grant price per RSU $0.00 per unit Compensation grant, not open-market purchase

Vesting installments 12 quarterly installments Equal quarterly vesting schedule, assuming continued employment

Vesting end date April 9, 2029 Final vesting date for RSU grant

Total RSUs after grant 732,984 units Total RSUs held directly following this award

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, contingent right, vesting, quarterly installments, +1 more

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Restricted Share Units financial

"security_title: "Restricted Share Units""

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

contingent right financial

"Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share"

vesting financial

"vests in twelve equal quarterly installments ending April 9, 2029"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

quarterly installments financial

"vests in twelve equal quarterly installments ending April 9, 2029"

equivalent amount of cash financial

"receive one common share or an equivalent amount of cash"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GIAMATTEO JOHN JOSEPH

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BLACKBERRY LIMITED

2200 UNIVERSITY AVENUE EAST

(Street)

WATERLOO N2K 0A7

(City) (State) (Zip)

ONTARIO, CANADA

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BLACKBERRY Ltd [ BB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO & President, Secure Comm.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/09/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Units	(1)	04/09/2026		A		732,984		(2)	(2)	Common Shares	732,984	(1)	732,984	D

Explanation of Responses:

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.

2. This award was granted on April 9, 2026 and, assuming continued employment through the applicable vesting date, vests in twelve equal quarterly installments ending April 9, 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Fraser Deziel, Attorney-in-Fact for John Giamatteo	04/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BlackBerry (BB) report for John Joseph Giamatteo?

BlackBerry reported a compensation-related grant to John Joseph Giamatteo. He received 732,984 Restricted Share Units (RSUs), which are rights to receive common shares or cash, awarded on April 9, 2026, rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many Restricted Share Units did the BlackBerry (BB) executive receive?

John Joseph Giamatteo received 732,984 Restricted Share Units. These RSUs correspond to 732,984 underlying common shares and were granted at a price of $0.00 per unit as part of his compensation package, not as a market transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for the 732,984 RSUs at BlackBerry (BB)?

The 732,984 RSUs vest in twelve equal quarterly installments. Vesting began after the April 9, 2026 grant date and continues quarterly, assuming continued employment, until the final installment on April 9, 2029, spreading the award over three years.

What does each Restricted Share Unit represent in the BlackBerry (BB) grant?

Each Restricted Share Unit represents a contingent right to receive one BlackBerry common share. Alternatively, the holder may receive an equivalent amount of cash, or a combination of shares and cash, at the sole discretion of BlackBerry Limited when the RSUs vest.

Did the BlackBerry (BB) executive buy or sell shares in this Form 4 filing?

The filing reflects an award acquisition, not a market trade. John Joseph Giamatteo acquired 732,984 RSUs through a grant coded as an “A” transaction, indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition, with no reported open-market buying or selling activity.

How many RSUs does John Joseph Giamatteo hold after this BlackBerry (BB) grant?

After the reported grant, John Joseph Giamatteo holds 732,984 Restricted Share Units directly. These RSUs correspond to 732,984 underlying BlackBerry common shares, subject to the described vesting schedule and potential settlement in shares, cash, or a combination.