[Form 4] QUALCOMM INC/DE Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Neil Smit, a director of Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM), received 172 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) on 09/30/2025 as compensation in lieu of cash retainer fees. The DSUs are 100% vested on the grant date and will be settled in shares of Qualcomm common stock, or partially in cash if the reporting person elects that option within 60 days of the grant. Settlement will occur upon the earlier of separation from service, death, disability, or a change in control. Following the reported transaction, the filing indicates beneficial ownership of 9,257.2963 shares/units attributable to the reporting person.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine director compensation in the form of vested DSUs increases equity alignment without immediate dilution.

The grant of 172 DSUs to a director is a common non-cash compensation mechanism that aligns board incentives with shareholder value. Because the units are 100% vested on grant, there is no vesting risk and the economic exposure to Qualcomm equity is immediate for the reporting person. Settlement mechanics permit conversion to shares or partial cash which may affect future share count when settled, but the Form 4 does not disclose any expected settlement timing or dollar amounts beyond the grant.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: This is a standard director retainer payment in equity form with clear settlement triggers and no unusual terms disclosed.

Issuing DSUs in lieu of cash retainers is consistent with best practices to align directors with shareholder outcomes. The filing specifies customary settlement events (separation, death, disability, change in control) and notes an election window for partial cash settlement. There are no disclosures of accelerated vesting beyond the stated terms or other atypical governance provisions.

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).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smit Neil

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2025

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	09/30/2025		A		172(1)	A	$0.0	9,257.2963	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued in lieu of payment of cash retainer fees. Deferred Stock Units are 100% vested on the grant date. The units will be settled in shares of the Company's common stock (and partially in cash if election is made within 60 days of the date of grant) in accordance with the grant agreement on the earlier of (1) separation from service, (2) death, (3) disability, or (4) a change in control. If an election is made to settle the units partially in cash, such partial cash settlement will be reported on a subsequent Form 4 (if applicable) as a disposition to the Issuer on the settlement date.

	By: Jon Russo, Attorney-in-Fact For: Kornelis (Neil) Smit	10/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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