BlackBerry Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results
- Sequential and year-over-year revenue growth in IoT and Cybersecurity
- Non-GAAP earnings per share beat expectations
- Significant improvement in operating cash usage
- Total company revenue of $175 million for Q3 Fiscal 2024
- IoT revenue of $55 million, Cybersecurity revenue of $114 million, and Licensing & Other revenue of $6 million
- Non-GAAP basic earnings per share of $0.01 and GAAP basic loss per share of $0.04
- Total cash, cash equivalents, short-term, and long-term investments of $271 million
- Provided guidance for Q4 Fiscal 2024, expecting total revenue of $150 - $159 million
- None.
Insights
Revenue Growth and Earnings Performance: The reported revenue growth in both IoT and Cybersecurity sectors, accompanied by a Non-GAAP earnings per share that exceeded expectations, is indicative of the company's robust financial health and operational efficiency. The 12% sequential and 8% year-over-year increase in IoT revenue, coupled with the 44% sequential and 8% year-over-year increase in Cybersecurity revenue, reflect a positive trend in demand for the company's offerings. The significant improvement in Cyber gross margin by 14 percentage points sequentially to 68% is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests an enhanced profitability in the Cybersecurity segment.
Strategic Business Developments: The appointment of a new CEO with industry expertise and the strategic decision to separate IoT and Cybersecurity divisions may provide BlackBerry with increased agility and a sharpened focus on each business unit. The partial extension of convertible debentures and the repayment strategy outlined can be perceived as a move to optimize the company's capital structure and manage its debt profile effectively.
Long-term Outlook: The reported Cybersecurity Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $273 million provides a stable revenue base and the multi-year government contracts signify sustained demand and potential growth in the cybersecurity space. However, the projected decrease in total revenue for the upcoming quarter warrants a cautious approach, as it might suggest a potential slowdown or seasonal fluctuation that stakeholders should monitor closely.
Market Position and Competitive Edge: BlackBerry's emphasis on expanding its market position in Automotive, particularly in Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), indicates a strategic alignment with industry trends towards autonomous and connected vehicles. The introduction of a Generative AI-powered cybersecurity assistant and enhancements to BlackBerry SecuSUITE® for Government aligns with the growing need for advanced cybersecurity solutions, potentially setting BlackBerry apart from competitors in terms of innovation.
Operational Efficiency: The company's efforts to rightsize its business operations and reduce operating cashflow usage demonstrate a commitment to improving operational efficiency and cost management. This could result in a more streamlined and financially stable organization, capable of responding to market changes and investor expectations more effectively.
Implications for Stakeholders: The strategic deals with government agencies, especially the United States Department of Homeland Security, enhance the company's credibility and reliability as a provider of critical solutions. For investors, such long-term contracts may be viewed as a positive indicator of future revenue streams and stability.
Economic Indicators and Company Performance: BlackBerry's improved operating cash usage and increased gross margins suggest operational resilience in an economic environment that may be characterized by uncertainty. The company's ability to generate positive non-GAAP earnings amidst challenging economic conditions speaks to its financial management and strategic planning capabilities.
Investment and Financial Strategy: The financial strategy, including the management of convertible debentures, reflects a proactive approach to capital management and debt obligations. The financial highlights and strategic announcements provide investors with insights into the company's risk management and long-term financial planning.
Market Trends and BlackBerry's Adaptation: BlackBerry's focus on high-margin cybersecurity solutions and its investment in AI technology indicate an adaptation to market trends favoring digital security and intelligent automation. The company's performance and strategic direction may offer a glimpse into the broader economic trends of technology adoption and cybersecurity importance.
- Delivers sequential and year-over-year revenue growth in both IoT and Cybersecurity
- Non-GAAP earnings per share beats expectations
- Significantly improves operating cash usage sequentially
Third Quarter Fiscal 2024:
- Total company revenue of
$175 million - IoT revenue of
$55 million - Cybersecurity revenue of
$114 million - Licensing & Other revenue of
$6 million - Non-GAAP basic earnings per share of
$0.01 $0.04
"This was a good quarter for BlackBerry. Our IoT business delivered solid revenue growth and continued its impressive design win momentum. We showed particular strength in Automotive, especially in ADAS where we continue to expand our market position," said John J. Giamatteo, CEO, BlackBerry. "We also saw a strong quarter for the Cybersecurity business, securing large strategic deals with leading government agencies that helped drive strong sequential revenue growth and margin expansion. Work has commenced to fully separate and significantly rightsize our businesses, and we expect to further reduce operating cashflow usage in Q4."
Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights
- Total company revenue was
$175 million - Total company non-GAAP and GAAP gross margin increased to
73% . - IoT revenue was
$55 million 12% sequential and8% year-over-year increase; IoT gross margin was84% . - Cybersecurity revenue was
$114 million 44% sequential and8% year-over-year increase; Cyber gross margin improved by 14 percentage points sequentially to68% . - Cybersecurity ARR was
$273 million - Cybersecurity billings were
$109 million - Licensing and Other revenue was
$6 million - Non-GAAP operating profit was
$13 million $11 million - Total cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments was
$271 million
Business Highlights & Strategic Announcements
- BlackBerry appoints cybersecurity industry veteran, and President of BlackBerry's Cybersecurity division, John Giamatteo as CEO
- Process underway to establish fully standalone IoT and Cybersecurity divisions, separating centralized functions and right-sizing cost structures to increase options for maximizing shareholder value
- BlackBerry announces partial extension of convertible debentures, fully repaying
$365 million $150 million - BlackBerry secures significant, multi-year deal to provide full suite of cybersecurity solutions to the Government of
Malaysia - United States Department of Homeland Security awards new PENS contract to BlackBerry, utilizing BlackBerry® AtHoc® critical event management (CEM) solution
- BlackBerry launches Generative AI-powered cybersecurity assistant to increase efficiency and reduce fatigue for CISO teams
- BlackBerry announces enhancements to BlackBerry SecuSUITE® for Government, including encrypted video and group audio calls
Outlook
BlackBerry is providing the following guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 (ending February 29, 2024).
Total BlackBerry revenue: | |
IoT revenue: | |
Cyber revenue: | |
Licensing & Other revenue: | Approximately |
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables at the end of this press release include a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial ratios used by the company to comparable
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and live webcast will be held today beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET, which can be accessed using the following link (here) or through the Company's investor webpage (BlackBerry.com/Investors) or by dialing toll free +1 (877) 883-0383 and entering Elite Entry Number 7908097.
A replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET on December 20, 2023, using the same webcast link (here) or by dialing
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BlackBerry Limited Incorporated under the Laws of ( | |||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
November 30, 2023 | August 31, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | |||||
Revenue | $ 175 | $ 132 | $ 169 | $ 680 | $ 505 | ||||
Cost of sales | 48 | 47 | 60 | 289 | 186 | ||||
Gross margin | 127 | 85 | 109 | 391 | 319 | ||||
Gross margin % | 72.6 % | 64.4 % | 64.5 % | 57.5 % | 63.2 % | ||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||
Research and development | 42 | 50 | 52 | 146 | 159 | ||||
Selling, marketing and administration | 85 | 73 | 89 | 258 | 257 | ||||
Amortization | 13 | 14 | 26 | 42 | 78 | ||||
Impairment of long-lived assets | 11 | 1 | — | 11 | 4 | ||||
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment, net | — | — | — | — | (6) | ||||
Debentures fair value adjustment | (13) | (6) | (56) | 3 | (112) | ||||
Litigation settlement | — | — | — | — | 165 | ||||
138 | 132 | 111 | 460 | 545 | |||||
Operating loss | (11) | (47) | (2) | (69) | (226) | ||||
Investment income (loss), net | 5 | 7 | 2 | 15 | (1) | ||||
Loss before income taxes | (6) | (40) | — | (54) | (227) | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 15 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 12 | ||||
Net loss | $ (21) | $ (42) | $ (4) | $ (74) | $ (239) | ||||
Loss per share | |||||||||
Basic | $ (0.04) | $ (0.07) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.13) | $ (0.41) | ||||
Diluted | $ (0.05) | $ (0.07) | $ (0.09) | $ (0.13) | $ (0.54) | ||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (000s) | |||||||||
Basic | 584,331 | 583,524 | 578,948 | 583,559 | 577,718 | ||||
Diluted | 638,470 | 583,524 | 639,781 | 583,559 | 638,551 | ||||
Total common shares outstanding (000s) | 585,340 | 583,684 | 580,346 | 585,340 | 580,346 | ||||
BlackBerry Limited Incorporated under the Laws of ( | ||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||
As at | ||||
November 30, 2023 | February 28, 2023 | |||
Assets | ||||
Current | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 210 | $ 295 | ||
Short-term investments | — | 131 | ||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of | 183 | 120 | ||
Other receivables | 8 | 12 | ||
Income taxes receivable | 5 | 3 | ||
Other current assets | 44 | 182 | ||
450 | 743 | |||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 25 | 27 | ||
Long-term investments | 36 | 34 | ||
Other long-term assets | 66 | 8 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 41 | 44 | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 22 | 25 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 163 | 203 | ||
Goodwill | 597 | 595 | ||
$ 1,400 | $ 1,679 | |||
Liabilities | ||||
Current | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 17 | $ 24 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 125 | 143 | ||
Income taxes payable | 33 | 20 | ||
Debentures | 150 | 367 | ||
Deferred revenue, current | 183 | 175 | ||
508 | 729 | |||
Deferred revenue, non-current | 19 | 40 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 47 | 52 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 1 | 1 | ||
575 | 822 | |||
Shareholders' equity | ||||
Capital stock and additional paid-in capital | 2,941 | 2,909 | ||
Deficit | (2,102) | (2,028) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (14) | (24) | ||
825 | 857 | |||
$ 1,400 | $ 1,679 | |||
BlackBerry Limited Incorporated under the Laws of ( Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||
Nine Months Ended | |||
November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Net loss | $ (74) | $ (239) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||
Amortization | 46 | 85 | |
Stock-based compensation | 28 | 23 | |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 11 | 4 | |
Intellectual property disposed of by sale | 147 | — | |
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment, net | — | (6) | |
Debentures fair value adjustment | 3 | (112) | |
Operating leases | (7) | (12) | |
Other | — | 7 | |
Net changes in working capital items | |||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance | (63) | 7 | |
Other receivables | 4 | 16 | |
Income taxes receivable | (2) | 4 | |
Other assets | (58) | (2) | |
Accounts payable | (7) | (1) | |
Accrued liabilities | (16) | (2) | |
Income taxes payable | 13 | 10 | |
Deferred revenue | (13) | (35) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 12 | (253) | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Acquisition of long-term investments | (2) | (2) | |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (5) | (5) | |
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | — | 17 | |
Acquisition of intangible assets | (12) | (24) | |
Acquisition of short-term investments | (92) | (393) | |
Proceeds on sale or maturity of short-term investments | 223 | 533 | |
Net cash provided by investing activities | 112 | 126 | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Issuance of common shares | 4 | 6 | |
Maturity of 2020 Debentures | (365) | — | |
Issuance of Extension Debentures | 150 | — | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (211) | 6 | |
Effect of foreign exchange loss on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents | — | (3) | |
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents during the period | (87) | (124) | |
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents, beginning of period | 322 | 406 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents, end of period | $ 235 | $ 282 | |
As at | November 30, 2023 | February 28, 2023 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 210 | $ 295 | |
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 25 | 27 | |
Short-term investments | — | 131 | |
Long-term investments | 36 | 34 | |
$ 271 | $ 487 | ||
Reconciliations of the Company's Segment Results to the Consolidated Results
The following tables show information by operating segment for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and November 30, 2022. The Company reports segment information in accordance with
For the Three Months Ended (in millions) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Cybersecurity | IoT | Licensing and Other | Segment Totals | ||||||||||||
November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | ||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Segment revenue | $ 114 | $ 106 | $ 55 | $ 51 | $ 6 | $ 12 | $ 175 | $ 169 | |||||||
Segment cost of sales | 37 | 46 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 47 | 60 | |||||||
Segment gross margin | $ 77 | $ 60 | $ 46 | $ 41 | $ 5 | $ 8 | $ 128 | $ 109 | |||||||
Segment gross margin % | 68 % | 57 % | 84 % | 80 % | 83 % | 67 % | 73 % | 64 % | |||||||
The following table reconciles the Company's segment results for the three months ended November 30, 2023 to consolidated
For the Three Months Ended November 30, 2023 | |||||||||||
(in millions) (unaudited) | |||||||||||
Cybersecurity | IoT | Licensing and Other | Segment Totals | Reconciling Items | Consolidated | ||||||
Revenue | $ 114 | $ 55 | $ 6 | $ 175 | $ — | $ 175 | |||||
Cost of sales | 37 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 1 | 48 | |||||
Gross margin (1) | $ 77 | $ 46 | $ 5 | $ 128 | $ (1) | $ 127 | |||||
Operating expenses | 138 | 138 | |||||||||
Investment income, net | (5) | (5) | |||||||||
Loss before income taxes | $ (6) | ||||||||||
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(1) | See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures with the Nearest Comparable |
The following tables reconcile the Company's segment results for the three months ended November 30, 2022 to consolidated
For the Three Months Ended November 30, 2022 | |||||||||||
(in millions) (unaudited) | |||||||||||
Cybersecurity | IoT | Licensing and Other | Segment Totals | Reconciling Items | Consolidated | ||||||
Revenue | $ 106 | $ 51 | $ 12 | $ 169 | $ — | $ 169 | |||||
Cost of sales | 46 | 10 | 4 | 60 | — | 60 | |||||
Gross margin (1) | $ 60 | $ 41 | $ 8 | $ 109 | $ — | $ 109 | |||||
Operating expenses | 111 | 111 | |||||||||
Investment income, net | (2) | (2) | |||||||||
Loss before income taxes | $ — | ||||||||||
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(1) | See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures with the Nearest Comparable |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures with the Nearest Comparable
In the Company's internal reports, management evaluates the performance of the Company's business on a non-GAAP basis by excluding the impact of certain items below from the Company's
Readers are cautioned that adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin percentage, adjusted operating expense, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted income (loss) per share, adjusted research and development expense, adjusted selling, marketing and administrative expense, adjusted amortization expense, adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss) margin percentage, adjusted EBITDA margin percentage and free cash flow (usage) and similar measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by
Reconciliation of non-GAAP based measures with most directly comparable
A reconciliation of the most directly comparable
For the Three Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Gross margin | $ 127 | $ 109 | ||
Stock compensation expense | 1 | — | ||
Adjusted gross margin | $ 128 | $ 109 | ||
Gross margin % | 72.6 % | 64.5 % | ||
Stock compensation expense | 0.5 % | — % | ||
Adjusted gross margin % | 73.1 % | 64.5 % |
Reconciliation of
For the Three Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Operating expense | $ 138 | $ 111 | ||
Restructuring charges | 9 | — | ||
Stock compensation expense | 7 | 8 | ||
Debentures fair value adjustment | (13) | (56) | ||
Acquired intangibles amortization | 9 | 22 | ||
LLA impairment charge | 11 | — | ||
Adjusted operating expense | $ 115 | $ 137 |
Reconciliation of
For the Three Months Ended (in millions, except per share amounts) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||||||
Basic (loss) per share | Basic loss per share | |||||||
Net loss | $ (21) | $ (4) | ||||||
Restructuring charges | 9 | — | ||||||
Stock compensation expense | 8 | 8 | ||||||
Debentures fair value adjustment | (13) | (56) | ||||||
Acquired intangibles amortization | 9 | 22 | ||||||
LLA impairment charge | 11 | — | ||||||
Adjusted income (loss) | $ 3 | $ (30) | ||||||
Reconciliation of
For the Three Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Research and development | $ 42 | $ 52 | ||
Stock compensation expense | 2 | 2 | ||
Adjusted research and development | $ 40 | $ 50 | ||
Selling, marketing and administration | $ 85 | $ 89 | ||
Restructuring charges | 9 | — | ||
Stock compensation expense | 5 | 6 | ||
Adjusted selling, marketing and administration | $ 71 | $ 83 | ||
Amortization | $ 13 | $ 26 | ||
Acquired intangibles amortization | 9 | 22 | ||
Adjusted amortization | $ 4 | $ 4 |
Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss) margin percentage and adjusted EBITDA margin percentage for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and November 30, 2022 are reflected in the table below.
For the Three Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Operating loss | $ (11) | $ (2) | ||
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating loss | ||||
Restructuring charges | 9 | — | ||
Stock compensation expense | 8 | 8 | ||
Debentures fair value adjustment | (13) | (56) | ||
Acquired intangibles amortization | 9 | 22 | ||
LLA impairment charge | 11 | — | ||
Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating loss | 24 | (26) | ||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 13 | (28) | ||
Amortization | 14 | 28 | ||
Acquired intangibles amortization | (9) | (22) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 18 | $ (22) | ||
Revenue | $ 175 | $ 169 | ||
Adjusted operating income (loss) margin % (1) | 7 % | (17 %) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA margin % (2) | 10 % | (13 %) |
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(1) | Adjusted operating income (loss) margin % is calculated by dividing adjusted operating income (loss) by revenue. |
(2) | Adjusted EBITDA margin % is calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by revenue. |
Reconciliation of non-GAAP based measures with most directly comparable
A reconciliation of the most directly comparable
For the Nine Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Gross margin | $ 391 | $ 319 | ||
Stock compensation expense | 3 | 2 | ||
Adjusted gross margin | $ 394 | $ 321 | ||
Gross margin % | 57.5 % | 63.2 % | ||
Stock compensation expense | 0.4 % | 0.4 % | ||
Adjusted gross margin % | 57.9 % | 63.6 % |
Reconciliation of
For the Nine Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Operating expense | $ 460 | $ 545 | ||
Restructuring charges | 17 | 4 | ||
Stock compensation expense | 25 | 19 | ||
Debentures fair value adjustment | 3 | (112) | ||
Acquired intangibles amortization | 29 | 67 | ||
LLA impairment charge | 11 | 4 | ||
Litigation settlement | — | 165 | ||
Adjusted operating expense | $ 375 | $ 398 |
Reconciliation of
For the Nine Months Ended (in millions, except per share amounts) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share | Basic loss per share | |||||||
Net loss | $ (74) | $ (239) | ||||||
Restructuring charges | 17 | 4 | ||||||
Stock compensation expense | 28 | 21 | ||||||
Debentures fair value adjustment | 3 | (112) | ||||||
Acquired intangibles amortization | 29 | 67 | ||||||
LLA impairment charge | 11 | 4 | ||||||
Litigation settlement | — | 165 | ||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) | $ 14 | $ (90) | ||||||
Reconciliation of
For the Nine Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Research and development | $ 146 | $ 159 | ||
Stock compensation expense | 6 | 6 | ||
Adjusted research and development | $ 140 | $ 153 | ||
Selling, marketing and administration | $ 258 | $ 257 | ||
Restructuring charges | 17 | 4 | ||
Stock compensation expense | 19 | 13 | ||
Adjusted selling, marketing and administration | $ 222 | $ 240 | ||
Amortization | $ 42 | $ 78 | ||
Acquired intangibles amortization | 29 | 67 | ||
Adjusted amortization | $ 13 | $ 11 |
Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss) margin percentage and adjusted EBITDA margin percentage for the nine months ended November 30, 2023 and November 30, 2022 are reflected in the table below.
For the Nine Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Operating loss | $ (69) | $ (226) | ||
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating loss | ||||
Restructuring charges | 17 | 4 | ||
Stock compensation expense | 28 | 21 | ||
Debentures fair value adjustment | 3 | (112) | ||
Acquired intangibles amortization | 29 | 67 | ||
LLA impairment charge | 11 | 4 | ||
Litigation settlement | — | 165 | ||
Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating loss | 88 | 149 | ||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 19 | (77) | ||
Amortization | 46 | 85 | ||
Acquired intangibles amortization | (29) | (67) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 36 | $ (59) | ||
Revenue | $ 680 | $ 505 | ||
Adjusted operating income (loss) margin % (1) | 3 % | (15 %) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA margin % (2) | 5 % | (12 %) |
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(1) | Adjusted operating income (loss) margin % is calculated by dividing adjusted operating income (loss) by revenue. |
(2) | Adjusted EBITDA margin % is calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by revenue. |
The Company uses free cash flow (usage) when assessing its sources of liquidity, capital resources, and quality of earnings. The Company believes that free cash flow (usage) is helpful in understanding the Company's capital requirements and provides an additional means to reflect the cash flow trends in the Company's business.
Reconciliation of
For the Three Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | November 30, 2022 | ||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ (31) | $ (185) | ||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (2) | (1) | ||
Free cash flow (usage) | $ (33) | $ (186) |
Key Metrics
The Company regularly monitors a number of financial and operating metrics, including the following key metrics, in order to measure the Company's current performance and estimated future performance. Readers are cautioned that annual recurring revenue ("ARR"), dollar-based net retention rate ("DBNRR"), Cybersecurity total contract value ("TCV") billings, and recurring revenue percentage do not have any standardized meaning and are unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
For the Three Months Ended (in millions) | November 30, 2023 | |
Cybersecurity Annual Recurring Revenue | $ 273 | |
Cybersecurity Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate | 82 % | |
Cybersecurity Total Contract Value Billings | $ 109 | |
Recurring Software Product Revenue | ~ |
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What are the financial highlights of BlackBerry Limited's third quarter fiscal 2024 results?
What were the business highlights and strategic announcements made by BlackBerry Limited?
What is the outlook provided by BlackBerry Limited for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024?
How can I access the conference call and webcast for BlackBerry Limited's financial results?
