Message From Thorsten Heins to my business
Dear BlackBerry Customer,
As a valued BlackBerry Customer, I wanted to personally inform you of some important news regarding our company.
Yesterday, BlackBerry issued a press release announcing preliminary second quarter 2014 results and provided an important business update. We have announced plans to transition our future smartphone portfolio from six devices to four, focusing on enterprise and prosumer-centric devices.
As part of this plan, BlackBerry will implement a restructuring program that will include a reduction in our workforce and operational expenditures. A copy of the press release is available on our website.
These changes are necessary in order to execute on our plans and reallocate the resources we need to key areas ? scaling the BlackBerry 10 platform, deploying BES 10, launching multi-platform BBM and delivering our secure and reliable global data network. These changes will allow us to better serve you.
We realize that this has been a period of uncertainty in the BlackBerry business, and appreciate that you have continued to work with us. It remains our top priority to continue serving all our customers and we remain dedicated to continuing to serve your needs. It is important to note that we have:
$2.6 billion in cash and no debt
70 million customers around the world that rely on BlackBerry to keep them securely connected to the important events, information and people in their lives
The leading secure mobile solution for businesses
The world largest mobile secure network connected to 650 carriers
We also understand that you are anxious to hear about the strategic alternatives process. As we announced on August 12th, the BlackBerry Board of Directors formed a Special Committee to explore strategic alternatives to enhance value and increase scale in order to accelerate BlackBerry 10 deployment. The Committee is proceeding in its review of the potential alternatives, with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors, which could include, among others, possible joint ventures, strategic partnerships or alliances, a sale of the Company or other possible transactions.
We do not currently intend to disclose further developments with respect to this process, unless and until the BlackBerry Board of Directors approves a specific transaction or otherwise concludes the review of strategic alternatives. As you can appreciate, there is likely to be a high level of speculation during this time. Please keep in mind that anything other than an official company statement is nothing more than speculation. We will keep you updated when we have concrete news to share.
Thank you again for your continued support during this time. If I can answer any questions, I hope you won?t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Thorsten Heins
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Dear BlackBerry Customer,
As a valued BlackBerry Customer, I wanted to personally inform you of some important news regarding our company.
Yesterday, BlackBerry issued a press release announcing preliminary second quarter 2014 results and provided an important business update. We have announced plans to transition our future smartphone portfolio from six devices to four, focusing on enterprise and prosumer-centric devices.
As part of this plan, BlackBerry will implement a restructuring program that will include a reduction in our workforce and operational expenditures. A copy of the press release is available on our website.
These changes are necessary in order to execute on our plans and reallocate the resources we need to key areas ? scaling the BlackBerry 10 platform, deploying BES 10, launching multi-platform BBM and delivering our secure and reliable global data network. These changes will allow us to better serve you.
We realize that this has been a period of uncertainty in the BlackBerry business, and appreciate that you have continued to work with us. It remains our top priority to continue serving all our customers and we remain dedicated to continuing to serve your needs. It is important to note that we have:
$2.6 billion in cash and no debt
70 million customers around the world that rely on BlackBerry to keep them securely connected to the important events, information and people in their lives
The leading secure mobile solution for businesses
The world largest mobile secure network connected to 650 carriers
We also understand that you are anxious to hear about the strategic alternatives process. As we announced on August 12th, the BlackBerry Board of Directors formed a Special Committee to explore strategic alternatives to enhance value and increase scale in order to accelerate BlackBerry 10 deployment. The Committee is proceeding in its review of the potential alternatives, with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors, which could include, among others, possible joint ventures, strategic partnerships or alliances, a sale of the Company or other possible transactions.
We do not currently intend to disclose further developments with respect to this process, unless and until the BlackBerry Board of Directors approves a specific transaction or otherwise concludes the review of strategic alternatives. As you can appreciate, there is likely to be a high level of speculation during this time. Please keep in mind that anything other than an official company statement is nothing more than speculation. We will keep you updated when we have concrete news to share.
Thank you again for your continued support during this time. If I can answer any questions, I hope you won?t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Thorsten Heins
Posted via CB10