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Except for the historical information contained herein, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. QUALCOMM’s future results could
differ materially from those discussed here. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not specifically limited to: the ability to develop and introduce cost
effective new products in a timely manner, avoiding delays in the commercial implementation of the CDMA technology; the risk that the rate of growth in the CDMA subscriber population will
decrease; risks associated with the scale-up, acceptance and operations of CDMA systems, including HDR technology; risks associated with component shortages; risks associated with
strategic opportunities or acquisitions, divestitures and investments the Company may pursue; risks related to the ability to sustain or improve operational efficiency and profitability; risks
relating to the success of Globalstar; developments in current or future litigation; the Company’s ability to effectively manage growth and the intense competition in the wireless communi-
cations industry; risks associated with vendor financing; timing and receipt of license fees and royalties; risks associated with international business activities; and risks related to customer
receivables and performance obligations, as well as the other risks detailed in this annual report and in the Company’s Form 10-K for fiscal year ended September 26, 1999. The Company’s con-
solidated financial data includes QPE and certain other consolidated subsidiaries of the Company.
02.
Who we are:
the sum of our parts
04.
Letter to shareholders:
financial milestones
14.
What we do:
creating value
22.
The heart of our company:
CSM and MSM
24.
Licensing our technology:
wireless partners
26.
Business development:
market drivers
27.
The road to the future:
continuing technology
33.
Financial information:
table of contents
63.
Board of
directors
28.
Year at a glance:
summary of news releases
62.
Officers and
corporate information