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QUALCOMM (QCOM) director Mark McLaughlin receives 392 deferred stock units as fees

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MCLAUGHLIN MARK D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

QUALCOMM director Mark D. McLaughlin reported a compensation-related stock award and updated holdings in company shares. He received 392 shares of Common Stock as a grant of Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued in lieu of cash retainer fees, at a price of $0.0000 per share.

The DSUs are fully vested on the grant date and will be settled in Qualcomm common stock, or partially in cash if elected, upon the earlier of the third anniversary of the grant date, death, disability, or a change in control. Following this grant, McLaughlin directly holds 13,299.5269 shares of Qualcomm Common Stock and indirectly holds 29,578 shares through the McLaughlin Revocable Trust.

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Insider MCLAUGHLIN MARK D
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 392 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,299.527 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 29,578 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  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) third anniversary of the date of grant, (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. Securities held by Mark McLaughlin and Karen McLaughlin, Trustees of the McLaughlin Revocable Trust U/A DTD 02/20/2001.
DSU grant 392 shares Deferred Stock Units issued in lieu of cash retainer fees
Grant price $0.0000 per share Price per share for the 392-share DSU grant
Direct holdings after grant 13,299.5269 shares Common Stock directly held by Mark McLaughlin following the grant
Indirect trust holdings 29,578 shares Common Stock held by the McLaughlin Revocable Trust
Vesting status 100% vested Deferred Stock Units fully vested on the grant date
Settlement triggers earlier of third anniversary, death, disability, or change in control Events when DSUs will be settled in stock and/or cash
Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) financial
"Represents Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued in lieu of payment of cash retainer fees."
Deferred stock units (DSUs) are a form of long-term pay that promises an employee or director future company shares or cash equal to the share value at a later date, usually after leaving the company or at a set vesting time. Think of them as a delayed paycheck tied to the stock: they align recipients’ interests with long-term share performance and matter to investors because they create potential future dilution and signal how management is rewarded and incentivized.
cash retainer fees financial
"Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued in lieu of payment of cash retainer fees."
change in control financial
"on the earlier of (1) third anniversary of the date of grant, (2) death, (3) disability, or (4) a change in control."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
Common Stock financial
"The units will be settled in shares of the Company's common stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Revocable Trust financial
"Securities held by Mark McLaughlin and Karen McLaughlin, Trustees of the McLaughlin Revocable Trust U/A DTD 02/20/2001."
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
MCLAUGHLIN MARK D
(Last)(First)(Middle)
5775 MOREHOUSE DR.
(Street)
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92121-1714
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QUALCOMM INC/DE [ QCOM ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/30/2026A392(1)A$0.013,299.5269D
Common Stock29,578Iby Trust(2)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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) third anniversary of the date of grant, (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.
2. Securities held by Mark McLaughlin and Karen McLaughlin, Trustees of the McLaughlin Revocable Trust U/A DTD 02/20/2001.
By: Jon Russo, Attorney-in-Fact For: Mark D. McLaughlin06/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did QUALCOMM (QCOM) director Mark McLaughlin report in this Form 4?

Mark McLaughlin reported receiving 392 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) of QUALCOMM Common Stock as compensation in lieu of cash retainer fees. He also disclosed updated direct holdings and indirect shares held through the McLaughlin Revocable Trust.

How many QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares did Mark McLaughlin acquire in this transaction?

Mark McLaughlin acquired 392 shares of QUALCOMM Common Stock through a grant classified as Deferred Stock Units (DSUs). These units were issued at $0.0000 per share as a non-cash compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.

What are Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) in the QUALCOMM (QCOM) Form 4 for Mark McLaughlin?

The DSUs are Deferred Stock Units issued in lieu of cash retainer fees, fully vested on the grant date. They will be settled in Qualcomm common stock, or partially in cash if elected, upon specified events such as the third anniversary of grant or a change in control.

When will Mark McLaughlin’s QUALCOMM DSUs be settled into shares or cash?

The DSUs will be settled on the earlier of the third anniversary of the grant date, death, disability, or a change in control. Settlement will be in Qualcomm common stock and may be partially in cash if McLaughlin makes a timely election.

How many QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares does Mark McLaughlin hold after this transaction?

After the grant, Mark McLaughlin directly holds 13,299.5269 shares of Qualcomm Common Stock. In addition, he indirectly holds 29,578 shares through the McLaughlin Revocable Trust, where he and Karen McLaughlin serve as trustees.

Is Mark McLaughlin’s QUALCOMM DSU transaction an open-market buy or a compensation award?

This transaction is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market stock purchase. The 392 Deferred Stock Units were issued in lieu of cash retainer fees and are fully vested on the grant date, with future settlement in stock or partial cash.