Blackberry’s Purchase of Cylance to Accelerate Growth; Raising FVE to $11
Blackberry announced its intention to purchase private cybersecurity firm, Cylance, for $1.4 billion in cash on Nov. 16. As we mentioned in our Oct. 4 note, the firm needs to make acquisitions as it will likely face difficulties in growing the top line organically. The acquisition announcement is consistent with Blackberry’s strategy to focus on providing enterprises with secure endpoint management technology. In addition, this purchase will accelerate top-line growth for the firm, which we were...BlackBerry is engaged in the sale of smartphones and enterprise software and services. Co.'s operating unit organizational structure consists of the Devices business, Enterprise Solutions and Services (which includes Professional Cybersecurity Services), BlackBerry Technology Solutions, and Messaging. Co. also operates in the embedded market through licensing of its QNX software products and providing services to support customers in developing their products. Co.'s portfolio of products and services is focused on serving enterprise customers, particularly in regulated industries and select vertical markets, including government, financial services, legal and healthcare.
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