Qualcomm Director Mark D. McLaughlin Receives 393 DSUs in Lieu of Cash Retainer

Executive Summary

On September 30, 2026, Qualcomm Inc. ($QCOM) Director Mark D. McLaughlin acquired 393 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share, structured as fully vested Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued in lieu of quarterly director cash retainer fees.

Transaction Breakdown

• Insider: Mark D. McLaughlin (Director)
• Security: Common Stock (Deferred Stock Units)
• Transaction Code: A (Award/Grant)
• Shares Acquired: 393
• Price per Share: $0.00
• Total Transaction Value: $0.00 (Equity compensation in lieu of cash retainer)
• Direct Shares Owned Following Transaction: 13,755.5125
• Indirect Holdings:
  • 15,000 shares held by GRAT
  • 14,578 shares held by Trust

Filing Details & Market Context

Footnote disclosures indicate these DSUs are 100% vested upon grant and will settle into common stock (or partially cash if elected) on the earliest of three years, death, disability, or a change in control. Because this transaction represents standard, non-discretionary director compensation in lieu of cash fees, it carries low market significance and does not reflect an open-market discretionary purchase or sale.