BlackBerry bidder offers $4.7 billion
 

BlackBerry has found a buyer. The once-dominant smartphone maker has agreed to preliminary terms with a consortium led by Fairfax Financial Holdings, which is offering to pay $4.7 billion for the company. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and final negotiation, so it's not a finished deal. Fairfax still has to shore up financing. It also has six weeks to conduct due diligence.

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