Thursday, February 5, 2009

RIM Parties Reach Settlement Agreement with OSC Staff

Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion Limited ("RIM") (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) disclosed today that RIM and certain of its officers and directors have reached a settlement agreement with the Staff of the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") relating to the previously disclosed investigation of RIM's historical stock option granting practices that followed the management-initiated, voluntary review commenced in 2006. RIM is pleased that the parties have reached an agreement on terms of settlement with OSC Staff.

The settlement agreement, which is subject to approval by a panel of Commissioners of the OSC, will be considered at a hearing that has been scheduled for February 5, 2009. The terms of the settlement agreement are confidential and may only be disclosed if and when approved by the OSC.

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative 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 seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.BlackBerry.com.

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