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10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2017

QUALCOMM INC/DE Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Dec 25, 2016

Filed January 25, 2017For Securities:QCOM

Summary

Qualcomm Inc.'s (QCOM) Q1 FY17 report shows a 4% revenue increase to $6.0 billion year-over-year, driven by both equipment and services, and licensing segments. However, net income attributable to Qualcomm saw a significant 54% decrease to $682 million, primarily due to an $868 million charge related to the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) investigation and other factors impacting operating expenses. The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire NXP Semiconductors N.V. for approximately $38 billion, a move expected to be funded through a combination of offshore cash and new debt. This significant transaction, along with ongoing legal and regulatory challenges, including the KFTC fine and new litigation from Apple, presents both strategic opportunities and considerable risks for the company. Investors should monitor the progress and potential outcomes of the NXP acquisition and the resolution of these legal and regulatory matters.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 4% to $6.0 billion, driven by growth in both equipment/services and licensing segments.
  • 2Net income attributable to Qualcomm decreased significantly by 54% to $682 million, largely due to an $868 million KFTC investigation charge.
  • 3The company announced a $38 billion definitive agreement to acquire NXP Semiconductors N.V., to be funded by offshore cash and new debt.
  • 4QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies) revenues remained stable despite a 10% decrease in MSM integrated circuit shipments, attributed to a higher-priced product mix and increased revenues from other products.
  • 5QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing) revenues increased by 13%, primarily due to higher reported sales of CDMA-based products and increased revenue per reported unit, though still impacted by underreported units.
  • 6Significant legal and regulatory challenges persist, including a new antitrust complaint filed by Apple Inc. and ongoing investigations in multiple jurisdictions.
  • 7The company is actively divesting a substantial portion of its marketable securities portfolio to help finance the NXP acquisition.

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