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The Company records all derivative instruments at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of these
instruments is calculated based on quoted currency spot rates and interest rates. The accounting for changes in the fair
value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative instrument and the resulting designation.
For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially
reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, and subsequently reclassified into
income in the same period or periods in which the hedged item affects income. The ineffective portion of the derivative’s
gain or loss is recognized in current income. In order for the Company to receive hedge accounting treatment, the cash
flow hedge must be highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged item and the relationship between
the hedging instrument and the associated hedged item must be formally documented at the inception of the hedge
relationship. Hedge effectiveness is formally assessed, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, to determine
whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in the value of the hedged
items.
The Company formally documents relationships between hedging instruments and associated hedged items. This
documentation includes: identification of the specific foreign currency asset, liability or forecasted transaction being
hedged; the nature of the risk being hedged; the hedge objective; and the method of assessing hedge effectiveness. If an
anticipated transaction is deemed no longer likely to occur, the corresponding derivative instrument is de-designated as a
hedge and any associated deferred gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income are recognized in
income at that time. Any future changes in the fair value of the instrument are recognized in current income. The Company
did not reclassify any significant gains (losses) from accumulated other comprehensive income into income as a result of
the de-designation of any derivative instrument as a hedge during fiscal 2010.
For any derivative instruments that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting, or for any derivative instrument for
which hedge accounting is not elected, the changes in fair value of the instruments are recognized in income in the current
period and will generally offset the changes in the U.S. dollar value of the associated asset, liability, or forecasted
transaction.
Inventories
Raw materials are stated at the lower of cost and replacement cost. Work in process and finished goods inventories are
stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes the cost of materials plus direct labour applied to the
product and the applicable share of manufacturing overhead. Cost is determined on a first-in-first-out basis.
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated amortization. No amortization is provided for
construction in progress until the assets are ready for use. Amortization is provided using the following rates and methods:
Buildings, leaseholds and other Straight-line over terms between 5 and 40 years
BlackBerry operations and other information technology Straight-line over terms between 3 and 5 years
Manufacturing equipment, research and development
equipment and tooling Straight-line over terms between 2 and 8 years
Furniture and fixtures Declining balance at 20% per annum
Intangible assets, net
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and are comprised of acquired technology, licenses,
and patents. Acquired technology consists of purchased developed technology arising from the Company’s business
acquisitions. Licenses include licenses or agreements that the Company has negotiated with third parties upon use of third
parties’ technology. Patents comprise trademarks, internally developed patents, as well as individual patents or portfolios
of patents acquired from third parties. Costs capitalized and subsequently amortized include all costs necessary to
acquire intellectual property, such as patents and trademarks, as well as legal defense costs arising out of the assertion of
any Company-owned patents.
NOTE 1
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RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements continued
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data, and except as otherwise indicated