September 24, 2009

Research In Motion Reports Second Quarter Results

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today reported second quarter results for the three months ended August 29, 2009 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP, except where indicated).

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 was $3.53 billion, up 3% from $3.42 billion in the previous quarter and up 37% from $2.58 billion in the same quarter of last year. The revenue breakdown for the quarter was approximately 81% for devices, 14% for service, 2% for software and 3% for other revenue.   During the quarter, RIM shipped approximately 8.3 million devices.

Approximately 3.8 million net new BlackBerry® subscriber accounts were added in the quarter.  At the end of the quarter, the total BlackBerry subscriber account base was approximately 32 million. 

"We are pleased to report a strong second quarter with excellent financial performance, successful product launches and accelerating growth in international markets and new market segments," said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO at Research In Motion. "RIM is entering the second half of the fiscal year and approaching the holiday buying season with an impressive product portfolio, continuing business momentum and strong marketing support from our partners around the world."

GAAP net income for the quarter was $475.6 million, or $0.83 per share diluted, compared with GAAP net income of $643.0 million, or $1.12 per share diluted, in the prior quarter and net income of $495.5 million, or $0.86 per share diluted, in the same quarter last year.  Adjusted net income for the second quarter was $588.4 million, or $1.03 per share diluted, reflecting a tax rate of 28.5%.  Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude the impact of a charge of $112.8 million for the payment of the settlement of all outstanding worldwide patent litigation with Visto Corporation, the details of which were disclosed in a press release dated July 16, 2009.  This charge and its related impacts on net income and diluted EPS are summarized in the table below.

Reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted net income

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Note: Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and thus are not comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other issuers. The company believes that the presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share enables the Company and its shareholders to better assess RIM's operating results relative to its operating results in prior periods and improves the comparability of the information presented. Investors should consider these non-GAAP financial measures in the context of RIM's GAAP results.

¹ In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company settled all outstanding worldwide litigation with Visto Corporation for a total payment of $267.5 million of which $163.8 million ($112.8 million net of tax) was expensed as a litigation charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2010.  The remainder of the payment was recorded as intangible assets.  Further details of the settlement were disclosed in a press release dated July 16, 2009.

Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 ending November 28, 2009 is expected to be in the range of $3.60-$3.85 billion.  Gross margin for Q3 is expected to be approximately 43%.  Net subscriber account additions in the third quarter are expected to be in the range of 4.0-4.3 million.  Earnings per share for the third quarter are expected to be in the range of $1.00-$1.08 per share diluted.

The total of cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments was $2.50 billion as at August 29, 2009, compared to $2.42 billion at the end of the previous quarter, an increase of $78.5 million over the prior quarter. Cash flow from operations in Q2 was approximately $564 million which was offset primarily by capital expenditures of approximately $307 million and intangible asset purchases of approximately $179 million.

A conference call and live webcast will be held beginning at 5 pm ET, September 24, 2009, which can be accessed by dialing 800-733-7571 (North America), 416-915-5761 (outside North America). The replay of the company’s Q2 conference call can be accessed after 7 pm ET, September 24, 2009 until midnight ET, October 8, 2009.  It can be accessed by dialing 416-640-1917 and entering passcode 21289982#.   The conference call will also appear on the RIM website live at 5 pm ET and will be archived at http://www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements relating to RIM's revenue, gross margin, earnings, net subscriber account additions and operating expense expectations for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, customer demand, penetration of new markets, product initiatives and anticipated growth.  The terms and phrases “accelerating”, “approaching”, “continuing business momentum”, “strong marketing support”, “expected”, and similar terms and phrases are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances including but not limited to general economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints and new product introductions.  Many factors could cause RIM's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: reduced spending by customers and other risks relating to the uncertainty of economic and geopolitical conditions; risks relating to RIM's intellectual property rights; RIM's ability to enhance current products and develop new products and services; RIM's reliance on carrier partners, third-party manufacturers, third-party network developers and suppliers; risks relating to the efficient and uninterrupted operation of RIM’s network operations centre; risks related to RIM’s international operations; and intense competition.  These risk factors and others relating to RIM are discussed in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F and RIM’s MD&A (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov).  These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM's forward-looking statements.  RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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