Blackberry Limited and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2026

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Property Plant And Equipment Useful Lives

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and impairment. Amortization is provided using the following rates and methods:


Leasehold improvements and other						Straight-line over terms between 5 and 15 years
BlackBerry operations and other information technology						Straight-line over terms between 3 and 5 years
Manufacturing, repair and research and development equipment						Straight-line over terms between 1 and 5 years
Furniture and fixtures						Declining balance at 30% per annum

For amortization on ROU assets, see the Company’s accounting policy on leases below and Note 12 for the remaining lease terms of leases.

Intangible Asset Useful Lives

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and impairment. Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the following terms:


Acquired technology						Between 3 and 10 years
Intellectual property						Between 1 and 25 years
Other acquired intangibles						Between 2 and 10 years