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November 24, 2009 4:41 PM ET

Research In Motion Ltd

(RIMM:NASDAQ)

LAST $59.53 USD
CHANGE TODAY -0.47 -0.78%
VOLUME 8.3M
As of 4:00 PM 11/24/09 All times are local (Market data by Reuters is delayed by at least 15 minutes).

Snapshot of Research In Motion Ltd (RIMM)

OPEN
$59.87
PREVIOUS CLOSE
$60.00
DAY HIGH
$60.00
DAY LOW
$59.07
52 WEEK HIGH
09/23/09 - $88.08
52 WEEK LOW
03/9/09 - $35.05
MARKET CAP
33.9B
AVERAGE VOLUME 3 mo
17.4M
DILUTED EPS TTM
$3.55
SHARES OUTSTANDING
569.0M
RIMM Does Not Pay Dividends
P/E TTM
16.8x
K = Thousands  M = Millions  B = Billions
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RIMM Details

Research In Motion Limited designs, manufactures, and markets wireless solutions for the mobile communications market worldwide. The company’s products include BlackBerry smartphones and accessories, including bundles, cases, audio and memory products, Bluetooth, chargers, batteries and doors, and card readers; SureType, a keyboard technology, which allows users to compose messages using single-handed operation or two-handed thumb-typing; and SurePress, a touch screen that helps in navigation and typing. Its products provide access to time-sensitive information, including email, phone, short messaging service, and Internet and intranet-based applications. The company’s products also enable third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. Research In Motion Limited markets and sells its products directly, as well as through strategic partners and distribution channels. It has a strategic alliance with Hewlett-Packard Company to deliver a portfolio of solutions for business mobility on the BlackBerry platform. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada with additional offices in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

12,800 Employees
Founded in 1984

RIMM Top Compensated Officers

Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Presi...
Age: 48
Total Annual Compensation: $1.1M
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Total Annual Compensation: $1.1M
Chief Operating Officer, Black Berry
Total Annual Compensation: $613.6K
Chief Operating Officer of Product Developmen...
Total Annual Compensation: $636.3K
Chief Technology Officer - Software
Total Annual Compensation: $520.8K
Compensation as of Fiscal Year 2009.

Key developments for Research In Motion Ltd (RIMM)

Klausner Technologies, Inc. Files Law Suit Against Research in Motion Ltd. for Patent Infringement

Klausner Technologies Inc. announced that it has filed suit against Research in Motion Ltd. for patent infringement. The lawsuit is based on the recent unveiling by the company of certain new 3G 'BlackBerry Bold 9700' mobile phones which use Klausner Technologies' Visual Voicemail patented technology. Various Blackberry models with the Visual Voicemail feature are already covered under Klausner Technologies Visual Voicemail patent licenses granted to mobile operators. The suit has been filed in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas by the California law firm of Dovel & Luner.

Research In Motion Ltd. Announces New BlackBerry Curve 8520 Joins AT&T Smartphone Lineup

AT&T Inc. announced it will introduce the best value in its BlackBerry smartphone portfolio with the addition of the BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8520 from Research In Motion (RIM). The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a stylish, easy-to-use, compact smartphone offering the best value for consumer and business customers looking for BlackBerry service. The smartphone features a full QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive trackpad for easy typing and navigation, built-in Wi-Fi® and an advanced media player, plus dedicated media keys, smoothly integrated along the top of the handset, for a convenient way to control music and videos. The handset also provides global connectivity via phone, email, text, IM, picture messaging and social networking, with Facebook® and My Space applications preloaded. The sleek, new device houses a high-resolution 320x240 display a 512 MHz processor, 256 MB of Flash memory, and a 2 megapixel camera equipped with video recording.

Alcatel-Lucent and Research In Motion Ltd. Announce the Launch of the Blackberry Solution for Magticom Customers in Georgia

Alcatel-Lucent and Research In Motion Ltd. announced the launch of the BlackBerry solution for Magticom customers in Georgia. Magticom customers will now be able to enjoy the productivity benefits of using BlackBerry smart phones to stay connected to people and information while on the go. Users will benefit from enhanced communication with mobile access to email, the Internet and phone calls, as well as powerful multimedia features and easy access to a wide range of business and leisure applications.

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2008  #13
2007  #34
IT 100
2007  #11

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Valuation RIMM Industry Range
Price/Earnings 17.0x
Price/Sales 2.6x
Price/Book 4.9x
Price/Cash Flow 14.9x
TEV/Sales 2.5x

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RIMM transactions

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Date
Target
Buyback
November 5, 2009
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Merger/Acquisition
August 24, 2009
Torch Mobile, Inc.
Merger/Acquisition
June 4, 2009
Dash Navigation, Inc.
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