QCOM · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Acquisition / Partnership / Divestiture

QUALCOMM INC/DE · 2026-11-04 · Importance 59 · Surprise 60

Qualcomm acquired Alphawave IP Group plc in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, with approximately $2.3 billion of cash restricted to pay the acquisition consideration. The acquisition contributed to a $235 million increase in Data Center equipment and services revenue, primarily driven by Alphawave. Fiscal 2026 cash paid for acquisitions and other investments totaled $1.6 billion. The company identifies Data Center as a nonreportable business and said the acquisition supported its growth and diversification efforts.

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