Veritas Is Said to Consider Takeover Offer for BlackBerry (1)

Private equity firm Veritas Capital is considering a potential offer for BlackBerry Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, after the once iconic Canadian technology company announced a strategic review earlier in the year.

Veritas is interested in acquiring all of the company, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. Talks are early and Veritas could still change its mind on an offer, while other suitors are also interested in the whole or parts of BlackBerry, the people said.

Shares in BlackBerry surged almost 19%, the biggest jump in over two years, ...