(MWR) BlackBerry Responds to Media Report



BlackBerry Responds to Media Report
2015-01-14 22:30:46.190 GMT

BlackBerry Responds to Media Report

WATERLOO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 01/14/15 -- BlackBerry
Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY)(TSX: BB) ("BlackBerry") is aware of certain
press reports published today with respect to a possible offer by
Samsung to purchase BlackBerry. BlackBerry has not engaged in
discussions with Samsung with respect to any possible offer to
purchase BlackBerry. BlackBerry's policy is not to comment on rumors
or speculation, and accordingly it does not intend to comment
further.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry(R)
revolutionized the mobile industr y when it was introduced in 1999.
Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of
customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of
mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario,
BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and
Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the
ticker symbols "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the
NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

Contacts:
Media Contact:
BlackBerry Media Relations
(519) 888-7465 x77273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com

Investor Contact:
BlackBerry Investor Relations
(519) 888-7465
investor_relations@BlackBerry.com

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