M&A 2018 Annual Review

BlackBerry Morrison & Foerster is representing BlackBerry in its $1.4 billion acquisition of Cylance, a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence, algorithmic science, and machine learning to cybersecurity software. Its software provides full spectrum prevention and visibility that combats the most notorious and advanced cybersecurity attacks. With AI-based malware prevention, threat hunting, automated detection and response, and expert security services, Cylance protects the endpoint without increasing staff workload or costs. MORRISON & FOERSTER 2018 M&A ANNUAL REVIEW 10 “WE BELIEVE ADDING CYLANCE’S CAPABILITIES TO OUR TRUSTED ADVANTAGES IN PRIVACY, SECURE MOBILITY, AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS WILL MAKE BLACKBERRY SPARK INDISPENSABLE TO REALIZING THE ENTERPRISE OF THINGS.” John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO of BlackBerry