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Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) CFO reports PSU, RSU vesting and tax withholding

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Qualcomm executive Akash J. Palkhiwala, EVP, CFO & COO, reported multiple equity award transactions dated December 15, 2025. Performance Stock Units vested into 11,529 and 13,047 shares of common stock at a price of $0.0 per share after the HR and Compensation Committee certified the payout on December 8, 2025.

Restricted Stock Units converted into common stock in several tranches of 8,537, 6,999 and 2,724 shares, each on a one-for-one basis with Qualcomm common stock. To cover tax obligations, the company withheld 12,186 and 9,055 shares at a value of $179.26 per share. Following these transactions, Palkhiwala directly owned 54,803 shares of Qualcomm common stock. Some Restricted Stock Units vest in equal one-third installments on December 15 of 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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Insider Palkhiwala Akash J.
Role EVP, CFO & COO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 8,537.25 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 6,999.146 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 2,724.088 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 11,529 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 13,047 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 12,186 $179.26 $2.18M
Exercise Common Stock 8,537 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 6,999 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,724 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 9,055 $179.26 $1.62M
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 44,737 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares represent Performance Stock Units that vested on December 15, 2025. On December 8, 2025, the HR and Compensation Committee determined and certified the number of shares to be paid. Each Restricted Stock Unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Qualcomm common stock and converts on a one-for-one basis. These Restricted Stock Units (and allocable dividend equivalents) vested in equal one-third amounts on December 15, 2023, 2024 and 2025. These Restricted Stock Units (and allocable dividend equivalents) vest in equal one-third amounts on December 15, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Palkhiwala Akash J.
(Last) (First) (Middle)
5775 MOREHOUSE DR.
(Street)
SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1714
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QUALCOMM INC/DE [ QCOM ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP, CFO & COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/15/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 12/15/2025 A 11,529(1) A $0.0 44,737 D
Common Stock 12/15/2025 A 13,047(1) A $0.0 57,784 D
Common Stock 12/15/2025 F 12,186 D $179.26 45,598 D
Common Stock 12/15/2025 M 8,537 A $0.0 54,135 D
Common Stock 12/15/2025 M 6,999 A $0.0 61,134 D
Common Stock 12/15/2025 M 2,724 A $0.0 63,858 D
Common Stock 12/15/2025 F 9,055 D $179.26 54,803 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit (2) 12/15/2025 M 8,537.2497 (3) 12/15/2025(3) Common Stock 8,537.2497 $0.0 0 D
Restricted Stock Unit (2) 12/15/2025 M 6,999.1464 (4) 12/15/2026(4) Common Stock 6,999.1464 $0.0 12,448.3633 D
Restricted Stock Unit (2) 12/15/2025 M 2,724.0879 (4) 12/15/2026(4) Common Stock 2,724.0879 $0.0 9,724.2754 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares represent Performance Stock Units that vested on December 15, 2025. On December 8, 2025, the HR and Compensation Committee determined and certified the number of shares to be paid.
2. Each Restricted Stock Unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Qualcomm common stock and converts on a one-for-one basis.
3. These Restricted Stock Units (and allocable dividend equivalents) vested in equal one-third amounts on December 15, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
4. These Restricted Stock Units (and allocable dividend equivalents) vest in equal one-third amounts on December 15, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
By: Jon Russo, Attorney-in-Fact For: Akash J. Palkhiwala 12/16/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Qualcomm (QCOM) report for Akash J. Palkhiwala?

Qualcomm reported that EVP, CFO & COO Akash J. Palkhiwala had multiple equity awards vest and convert into common stock on December 15, 2025, including Performance Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units, with related share withholding for taxes.

How many Qualcomm (QCOM) shares vested for Akash Palkhiwala on December 15, 2025?

On December 15, 2025, Performance Stock Units vested into 11,529 and 13,047 shares of common stock, and Restricted Stock Units converted into additional tranches of 8,537, 6,999 and 2,724 shares.

How many Qualcomm (QCOM) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

To satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting, 12,186 shares and 9,055 shares of Qualcomm common stock were disposed of in transactions coded "F" at a value of $179.26 per share.

How many Qualcomm (QCOM) shares does Akash Palkhiwala own after these transactions?

After all reported transactions on December 15, 2025, Akash Palkhiwala directly owned 54,803 shares of Qualcomm common stock.

What are the key terms of Akash Palkhiwalas Restricted Stock Units at Qualcomm (QCOM)?

Each Restricted Stock Unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Qualcomm common stock and converts on a one-for-one basis. Certain RSUs vested in equal one-third amounts on December 15, 2023, 2024 and 2025, while others vest in equal one-third amounts on December 15, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

How were Akash Palkhiwalas Performance Stock Units at Qualcomm (QCOM) determined?

The Performance Stock Units reported as 11,529 and 13,047 shares represent awards that vested on December 15, 2025, after the HR and Compensation Committee determined and certified the number of shares to be paid on December 8, 2025.