BlackRock reports 29.78M BB shares (NYSE: BB) on Schedule 13G
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 29,784,695 shares of BlackBerry Ltd common stock, representing 5.0% of the class as disclosed on a Schedule 13G. The filing shows sole voting power over 29,597,818 shares and sole dispositive power over 29,784,695 shares.
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Key Figures
Beneficially owned: 29,784,695 shares
Percent of class: 5.0%
Sole voting power: 29,597,818 shares
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Beneficially owned
29,784,695 shares
Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G
Percent of class
5.0%
Percent of BlackBerry Ltd common stock
Sole voting power
29,597,818 shares
Sole power to vote reported on the cover page
Sole dispositive power
29,784,695 shares
Sole power to dispose reported on the cover page
Cover page date
03/31/2026
Date listed near the top of the filing
Signature date
04/27/2026
Date the filing was signed by Spencer Fleming
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power
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Schedule 13G regulatory
"Name of form: SCHEDULE 13G (cover information)"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially owned regulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: 29784695 (Item 4)"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 29784695"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
FAQ
What did BlackRock disclose in its Schedule 13G for BB?
BlackRock disclosed beneficial ownership of 29,784,695 shares of BlackBerry Ltd common stock, equal to 5.0% of the class. The filing lists sole voting power for 29,597,818 shares and sole dispositive power for 29,784,695 shares.
When was the Schedule 13G for BB signed and filed by BlackRock?
The signature block shows the filing was signed by Spencer Fleming on 04/27/2026. The cover lists a date of 03/31/2026 associated with the reported position on the Schedule 13G.