8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

QUALCOMM INC/DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 24, 2013)

Filed April 24, 2013For Securities:QCOM

Summary

Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2013, to report its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, which concluded on March 31, 2013. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release detailing these financial outcomes and providing both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. Investors are directed to this press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the reported quarter. The company's management believes that presenting non-GAAP financial measures offers valuable insights into Qualcomm's financial condition and operational results, alongside traditional GAAP figures. This approach aims to provide a more complete picture for investors, encouraging a review of both measures for a thorough analysis. The filing itself is procedural, pointing to the more detailed financial information contained within the furnished press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1QCOM filed an 8-K on April 24, 2013, reporting its Q2 fiscal 2013 financial results.
  • 2The fiscal second quarter ended on March 31, 2013.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 4The press release includes both GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 5Management believes non-GAAP measures provide useful additional information to investors.
  • 6Investors should consider non-GAAP measures alongside, not as a substitute for, GAAP measures.
  • 7George S. Davis, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Qualcomm's financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2013, which ended on March 31, 2013. It incorporates a press release containing these results by reference.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release issued by Qualcomm on April 24, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Qualcomm's management believes that non-GAAP financial measures offer additional useful insights into the company's financial condition and operating performance, complementing the standard GAAP reporting. Investors are encouraged to review these non-GAAP measures in conjunction with GAAP results.

George S. Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed this 8-K report on behalf of Qualcomm Incorporated.