Company Profile For Research In Motion Ltd

Research In Motion Limited (RIM) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of 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 access to information, including e-mail, phone, short message service (SMS), Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM’s portfolio of products, services and embedded technologies are used by organizations worldwide and include the BlackBerry wireless solution, the RIM Wireless Handheld product line, software development tools and software. RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. In January 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of Chalk Media Corp. In March 2009, RIM completed the acquisition of Certicom Corp.

BRIEF: For the six months ended 29 August 2009, Research In Motion Limited's revenues increased 44% to $6.95B. Net income increased 14% to $1.12B. Revenue reflects an increase in the sales due to growth in international market and new market segments. Net income was partially offset by an increase in research & development expenses, higher selling, marketing & administrative expenses, an increase in amortization charges and a decrease in investment income.