Company Profile For Qualcomm Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QUALCOMM) designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services based on its code division multiple access (CDMA) technology and other technologies. The Company operates through four segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); Qualcomm Wireless & Internet (QWI), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). QCT is a developer and supplier of CDMA-based integrated circuits and system software for wireless voice and data communications, multimedia functions and global positioning system products. QTL grants licenses to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, which includes certain rights essential to and/or useful in the manufacture and sale of certain wireless products. QWI generates revenues primarily through mobile information products and services, software and software development. QSI makes investments to promote the worldwide adoption of CDMA products and services.

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 27 September 2009, QUALCOMM, Inc.'s revenues decreased 7% to $10.42B. Net income decreased 50% to $1.59B. Revenues reflect a decrease in income from Equipment & Services. Net income also reflects the presence of accruedKFTC fine, an increase in research & development expense and the presence of litigation settlement charge. The Company is engaged in innovation of advanced wireless technologu products.