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    2008 Corporate Overview always there.

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    ... of next-generation wireless technologies, Qualcomm partners with many companies in the global telecommunications industry. together, we are creating a powerful success story. always evolving and delivering value to our customers and our investors. the fundamentals of our business are strong, and...

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    ... Driving wireless innovation. Qualcomm believes that access to advanced wireless voice and data services improves people's lives, and we have been dedicated to delivering that for more than two decades. our enabling technologies and unparalleled engineering and business development support services...

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    ...QualCOMM's experT eNGiNeeriNG TeaMs assisT Our parTNers ON a varieTy Of DeplOyMeNT aND perfOrMaNCe issues, prOviDiNG TheM wiTh pOwerful COMpeTiTive aDvaNTaGes - TODay aND TOMOrrOw. Qualcomm employees shown: Gail O'Toole, Bryan Gurganus, Nakul Daggal, Manish Tripathi Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview...

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    Qualcomm employee shown: Neeraj Gaur ExcEPtIONAl ENGINEERING sERVIcEs QualCOMM's hiGhly DeDiCaTeD eNGiNeers are wOrkiNG all arOuND The wOrlD TO exCeeD CusTOMer expeCTaTiONs, earNiNG Our COMpaNy reCOGNiTiON as a GlOBal leaDer iN aDvaNCeD 3G wireless sOluTiONs. 4 Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview

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    ... on technology leadership. Qualcomm is at the forefront of developing solutions and services that enable wireless operators around the globe to deploy, grow and capitalize on their 3G networks. we have earned this position by employing and developing the most talented and diverse global engineering...

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    GrowinG. always tRANsfORMING lIfE wireless TeChNOlOGies eNaBleD By QualCOMM prOviDe The speeD aND CapaCiTy NeCessary TO effeCTively Deliver aDvaNCeD wireless DaTa serviCes like aNyTiMe aCCess TO The iNTerNeT, MOBile Tv, MusiC, GaMes, sTreaMiNG viDeO aND MOre. 6 Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview

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    ... this problem, Qualcomm's wireless reach program is dedicated to improving lives by creating new ways for people in underserved communities to communicate, learn, access health care and reach global markets. including the latest commercial evolution, ev-Do rev. a, which offers access to the mobile...

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    ...that our next-generation ev-Do rev. B solution will take advantage of interference cancellation, enhanced sector, Qualcomm continues to offer faster and more efficient solutions. hspa+, also known as enhanced hspa or ehspa, represents the next evolution of this platform. it offers twice the data and...

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    ENABlING thE sUccEss Of OthERs Our ONGOiNG COMMiTMeNT TO wireless TeChNOlOGy aND serviCes is helpiNG fuel The rapiD GrOwTh Of wireless aND sTreNGTheNiNG Our leaDership arOuND The wOrlD. Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview 9

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    POWERfUl PRODUcts AND sERVIcEs wOrlDwiDe DeMaND fOr MOBile BrOaDBaND serviCes is prOjeCTeD TO reaCh 1.2 BilliON suBsCriBers By 2012. (o) see source (o) on page 24. 10 Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview

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    ..."), advanced location-based services, mobile tv (e.g., MediaFloâ„¢) and powerful new "smart services" (machineto-machine communications) for enterprise, transportation and mobile healthcare services. For today's evolving mobile marketplace, we are providing managed network services while building on...

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    .... Qualcomm is proud to have earned a reputation as a company of firsts in digital communications, continually setting new records in processing speeds, power savings and air interface capacities. sMARtPhONE shIPMENts RIsING WORlDWIDE (p) we are a market leader in mobile technologies for enterprise...

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    AlWAYs REAchING fURthER frOM BreakThrOuGh refleCTive Displays TO lOCaTiON-speCifiC MOBile MarkeTiNG appliCaTiONs TO wiDGeTs ThaT Make user experieNCes Truly persONal - QualCOMM CONTiNues TO Drive The fuTure Of wireless. handset revenue worldwide. source: yankee Group, october 2008 industry ...

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    Dr. paul e. jacobs, CeO steven r. altman, president

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    ... enterprises. the chipsets and patented technology developed by Qualcomm continue to be the engine for a vast spectrum of wireless devices, creating a unique position for us in the marketplace. Driving the growth of high-speed data services. our strong r&D commitment and global engineering resources...

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    ... initiatives that support exciting new mobile services. our Firethorn business is now collaborating with major banking institutions to make the convenience and security of the "mobile wallet" a reality for a growing number of people. Qualcomm is also working to apply the power of wireless to health...

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    ... future growth. ~ we remain dedicated to delivering on our vision of a world in which everyone is seamlessly connected through the power and potential of wireless technology and services. Dr. paul e. jacobs, Chief executive Officer steven r. altman, president Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview 17

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    ...$0.07 $0.09 06 $2.57 07 $2.99 06 Mar juNe sepT jaN $0.09 $0.12 08 *Cumulative fiscal 2003 through fiscal 2008. **see reconciliation to Gaap on page 23. see notes (2)(3) on page 24. $2.16 07 Mar juNe sepT jaN $0.12 $0.14 08 Mar juNe sepT $0.14 $0.16 18 Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview

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    ... of community involvement and corporate giving programs worldwide. Reducing our carbon footprint. an early leader on environmental issues, Qualcomm first initiated water conservation, recycling, product stewardship initiatives and energy savings strategies in the early 1990s. since 1993, our company...

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    ... wireless technologies that make a real difference in the way people live, work and play. the technology we pioneered is at the heart of today's mobile broadband networks and wireless devices. the ideas we're working on now promise to make the future even better. 20 Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview

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    any DeviCe. any network. any Content. anywhere. Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview 21

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    ... Company's operational performance. Moreover, it is generally not an expense that requires or will require cash payment by the Company. Further, share-based compensation related to options is affected by factors that are subject to change, including the Company's stock price, stock market volatility...

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    ... aCtivities (in millions) net cash provided by operating activities (Gaap) less: capital expenditures (Gaap) Free cash flow 2008 $ 3,558 (1,397) $ 2,161 2007 $ 3,811 (818) $ 2,993 2006 $ 3,253 (685) $ 2,568 2005 $ 2,686 (576) $ 2,110 see note (1) on page 24. Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview 23

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    ...; our ability to maintain and improve operational efficiencies and profitability; the development, deployment and commercial acceptance of the MediaFlo Usa network and Flo technology; as well as the other risks detailed from time-to-time in our seC reports. 24 Qualcomm 2008 Corporate overview

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    ... technologies and Qualcomm europe BoarD oF DireCtors Dr. Irwin Mark Jacobs Chair: strategic Committee title: Chairman of the Board, Qualcomm Duane A. Nelles Chair: Finance Committee title: self-employed, personal investment Business Jeffrey A. Jacobs executive vice president and Chief Marketing...

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    ...qualcomm.com/investor/index.html Qualcomm incorporated investor relations Department 5775 Morehouse Drive san Diego, Ca 92121 phone: (858) 658-4813 toll Free: (866) 658-4813 you can also contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or by visiting the investor relations page on the Company's web...

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    ...Companies in america • FortUne america's Most admired Companies • FortUne 100 Best Companies to work for in america • FortUne Best workplaces in india For a more detailed listing, visit our web site at www.qualcomm.com/about/awards.html www.bakerbrand.com always Baker | Brand Communications...

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    Qualcomm headquarters 5775 Morehouse Drive san Diego, Ca 92121 phone: (858) 587-1121 Fax: (858) 658-2100 www.qualcomm.com always QUalCoMM.