Christopher Young to exit Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) board at 2026 meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QUALCOMM Incorporated reported that Christopher D. Young plans to step down from its Board of Directors. He notified the Board on January 13, 2026 that, because of the significant time commitment required in his new role as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Vertex, Inc., he will leave the QUALCOMM board effective as of the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This change affects the company’s board composition but does not describe any changes to its business operations or financial results.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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QUALCOMM INC/DE0000804328false00008043282026-01-132026-01-13

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

January 13, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

QUALCOMM Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-19528						95-3685934
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, California

92121

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

858-587-1121

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value			QCOM			The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On January 13, 2026, Christopher D. Young, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of QUALCOMM Incorporated (the “Company”), informed the Board that due to the significant time commitment required in his new role as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Vertex, Inc., he will be stepping down from the Board effective as of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Date:

January 16, 2026

By:

/s/ Ann Chaplin

Ann Chaplin

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did QUALCOMM (QCOM) disclose in this 8-K filing?

QUALCOMM disclosed that Christopher D. Young, a member of its Board of Directors, will step down from the Board effective as of the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Why is Christopher D. Young leaving the QUALCOMM (QCOM) Board?

Christopher D. Young is leaving the QUALCOMM Board because of the significant time commitment required in his new role as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Vertex, Inc.

When will Christopher D. Young’s departure from QUALCOMM’s Board become effective?

Christopher D. Young’s departure from QUALCOMM’s Board will become effective as of the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Does this QUALCOMM (QCOM) 8-K report any financial results or transactions?

No. The filing focuses on the planned departure of Christopher D. Young from QUALCOMM’s Board of Directors and does not report financial results or major transactions.

What board role did Christopher D. Young hold at QUALCOMM (QCOM)?

Christopher D. Young served as a member of QUALCOMM Incorporated’s Board of Directors, as described in the filing.

Is Christopher D. Young leaving QUALCOMM immediately?

No. He informed the Board of his decision on January 13, 2026, and will step down effective as of QUALCOMM’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.