QUALCOMM (NASDAQ: QCOM) discloses Neil Smit’s planned board retirement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QUALCOMM Incorporated reported that board member Kornelis (Neil) Smit plans to retire from the Board of Directors at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Smit informed the Board of his decision on December 10, 2025, concluding nearly eight years of service as a director. The update describes a planned future transition and does not indicate any immediate change to the Board’s current composition.

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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

December 10, 2025

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)

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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).

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

(b) On December 10, 2025, Kornelis (Neil) Smit, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of QUALCOMM Incorporated (the “Company”), informed the Board that he will be retiring from the Board effective as of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Smit will conclude his time on the Board after nearly 8 years of distinguished service.

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:

December 16, 2025

By:

/s/ Ann Chaplin

Ann Chaplin

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What board change did QUALCOMM (QCOM) report on December 10, 2025?

QUALCOMM reported that Kornelis (Neil) Smit, a member of its Board of Directors, informed the Board that he will retire from the Board.

When will Neil Smit retire from QUALCOMM’s Board of Directors?

Neil Smit plans to retire from QUALCOMM’s Board effective as of the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

How long has Neil Smit served on QUALCOMM’s Board?

The company states that Neil Smit will conclude his time on the Board after nearly 8 years of service.

Did QUALCOMM report any immediate changes to its Board along with Neil Smit’s retirement plan?

The disclosure focuses on Neil Smit’s planned retirement at the 2026 Annual Meeting and does not describe any immediate changes to the Board’s composition.

Who signed the QUALCOMM report disclosing Neil Smit’s planned retirement?

The report was signed by Ann Chaplin, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of QUALCOMM Incorporated.