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IW 50 Best Manufacturing Company

Qualcomm Inc.
San Diego, California
http://www.qualcomm.com
Qualcomm, a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on its CDMA digital technology, came under new management in July. Paul E. Jacobs became CEO, and Steven Altman is now president.

In his new role, Jacobs sees a bright future. "I see increasing opportunities for Qualcomm to deliver new products and technologies that enhance the mobile phone's role as the most personal electronic device in a world where wireless, computing, entertainment and consumer electronics are converging. We will continue our focus on execution, innovation and collaboration to rapidly bring new differentiated services to the wireless market, creating even greater value for our customers, partners, consumers and our shareholders," he said in a July 1 press release.

Special Recognition

In 2005 Qualcomm was named one of the "Top 100 Training Organizations in America," by Training Magazine for the fifth year in a row.

For further financial information visit http://www.qualcomm.com/ir/index.html.
Primary Industry Communications Equipment
Executive 1 Paul E. Jacobs,  CEO
Executive 2 Steven Altman,  Pres.
Revenues (US$ Millions) 4880
Revenue Growth (%) 22.9
Earnings Per Share (US$) 1.03
Total Equity (US$ Millions) 9664
Profit Margin (%) 35.25
Return On Equity (%) 22.64
Debt To Equity Ratio (%) NA
Market Capitalization (US$ Millions) 63830.4
Revenue Growth (%) 22.9
Note: Financial data appeared in IW's August 2005 issue.



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