Timothy Dattels, a Blackberry board member, will head a new committee that will consider different business models, including partnerships. It wants to increase sales of its Blackberry 10 model, which is seen as crucial to the company’s future.
«We believe that now is the right time to explore strategic alternatives,» said Mr. Dattels. «During the past year, management and the board have been focused on launching the Blackberry 10 platform and BES 10, establishing a strong financial position and evaluating the best approach to delivering long-term value for customers and shareholders.»
«Blackberry has very strong assets and is one of the most recognised portfolios in the industry. «The question now is how much they’re asking and what’s on offer.» Shares in the company rose by more than 5% as the news of the committee formation emerged.
