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title: "BlackBerry renews NCIB to repurchase up to 26.8M shares (~4.58% of public float)"
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description: "BlackBerry has renewed its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 26,785,714 common shares, approximately 4.58% of its public float. The program, accepted by TSX, will run from May 12, 2026, to May 11, 2027, with daily purchases on TSX limited to 563,825 shares. As of April 30, 2026, BlackBerry had 586,061,407 shares outstanding and had previously repurchased 18,136,158 shares at an average price of US$3.85. The NCIB aims to provide capital allocation flexibility and may help offset equity incentive dilution."
datetime: "2026-05-08T12:13:01.000Z"
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# BlackBerry renews NCIB to repurchase up to 26.8M shares (~4.58% of public float)

**BlackBerry announced a renewal of its normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 26,785,714 common shares for cancellation, about 4.58% of the public float.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   TSX accepted NCIB to buy up to 26,785,714 common shares, representing ~4.58% of public float as of Apr 30, 2026.
-   Program runs from May 12, 2026 to no later than May 11, 2027; purchases may occur on TSX, NYSE and alternative trading systems.
-   Daily purchases on the TSX limited to 563,825 shares (excluding block purchases); repurchased shares will be cancelled.
-   As of Apr 30, 2026 BlackBerry had 586,061,407 shares outstanding and had repurchased 18,136,158 shares at US$3.85 avg under prior NCIB.
-   Company says NCIB provides capital allocation flexibility and may offset equity incentive dilution; no assurance on final purchase amount.

Original SEC Filing: BLACKBERRY Ltd \[ BB \] - 8-K - May. 08, 2026

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