Qualcomm (QCOM) director granted 2,563 deferred stock units as compensation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MCLAUGHLIN MARK D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
QUALCOMM INC/DE director Mark D. McLaughlin reported a compensation-related stock award. On March 17, 2026, he received 2,563 deferred stock units of common stock at no cash cost, under the Qualcomm Incorporated 2026 Director Compensation Plan.
The units are fully vested on the grant date and will be settled in company shares, or partly in cash if he elects within 60 days, on the earlier of March 17, 2029, death, disability, or a change in control. After this grant, he directly holds about 12,245.8 common shares, and an additional 29,578 shares are held indirectly by the McLaughlin Revocable Trust.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
MCLAUGHLIN MARK D
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,563 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 12,245.815 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 29,578 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the grant of Annual Deferred Stock Units to Directors pursuant to the Qualcomm Incorporated 2026 Director Compensation Plan. 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) March 17, 2029 (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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Qualcomm (QCOM) director Mark McLaughlin report?
Mark D. McLaughlin reported receiving 2,563 deferred stock units of Qualcomm common stock as a director compensation grant. The award was made at no cash cost to him and represents fully vested equity under the company’s 2026 Director Compensation Plan.
How and when will Mark McLaughlin’s Qualcomm deferred stock units be settled?
The deferred stock units will be settled in Qualcomm common shares, or partly in cash if elected, on the earlier of March 17, 2029, death, disability, or a change in control. This timing and form of settlement are defined in the related grant agreement.
Is Mark McLaughlin’s Qualcomm Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?
The Form 4 shows a grant of 2,563 deferred stock units as compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale. The transaction code "A" indicates a grant or award acquisition, with a reported price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting no cash paid.
What is the Qualcomm 2026 Director Compensation Plan mentioned in the Form 4?
The 2026 Director Compensation Plan provides annual deferred stock unit grants to Qualcomm directors. Under this plan, McLaughlin received 2,563 fully vested deferred stock units, which will later be settled in common stock, or partly in cash if he elects, under specified settlement conditions.