Core Viewpoint - Qualcomm is under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) for allegedly violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China by failing to legally declare its acquisition of Autotalks [1][2]. Group 1 - In May 2023, Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Autotalks [2]. - Following a report, SAMR conducted a comprehensive assessment and found evidence suggesting that the acquisition could restrict competition, even though it did not meet the declaration threshold [2]. - On March 12, 2024, SAMR formally notified Qualcomm to declare the acquisition, stating that it could not proceed without approval [2]. Group 2 - Qualcomm responded on March 14, 2024, indicating its intention to abandon the transaction [2]. - However, in June 2025, Qualcomm completed the acquisition of Autotalks without making a declaration or communicating with SAMR [2]. - After receiving reports and verifying the facts, SAMR confirmed the violation and initiated an investigation into Qualcomm's unlawful implementation of the acquisition [2].

Group 1 - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has initiated an antitrust investigation against Qualcomm for violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China [2] - In May 2023, Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Autotalks, which prompted a comprehensive assessment by SAMR after receiving a complaint [2] - Although the acquisition did not meet the reporting threshold, evidence suggested it could restrict competition, leading SAMR to notify Qualcomm to submit a report before proceeding with the transaction [2] Group 2 - Qualcomm abandoned the transaction on March 14, 2024, after being notified by SAMR, but completed the acquisition of Autotalks in June 2025 without prior reporting or communication with SAMR [2] - Following verification of the facts and evidence, SAMR has formally launched an investigation into Qualcomm's unlawful implementation of the acquisition [2] - SAMR will continue to advance the investigation in accordance with legal and regulatory principles, ensuring objectivity and fairness [3]

对高通公司立案调查，市场监管总局：相关事实清楚、证据确凿。 日前，市场监管总局反垄断二司负责人就对高通公司违反《中华人民共和国反垄断法》 （以下简称《反垄断法》）立案调查事回答了记者提问。 问：近日，因高通公司涉嫌违反《反垄断法》，市场监管总局对其立案调查。请介绍一下 具体情况。 答：这是市场监管总局依据《反垄断法》开展的一项日常执法工作。 责编丨李慧颖 2 0 23年5月，高通公司宣布收购Aut ot a l ks公司。在收到举报后，我局对该项集中进行了 综合评估，认为该项集中虽未达到申报标准，但有证据证明具有或者可能具有排除、限制 竞争效果。2024年3月12日，我局根据《反垄断法》第二十六条规定，书面通知高通公司 要求其进行申报，未申报或者申报后获得批准前不得实施集中。2 0 2 4年3月14日，高通公 司致函我局，表示放弃此项交易。2025年6月，高通公司在未进行申报、也未与我局作任 何沟通的情况下，完成对Aut ot a l ks公司的收购。接到举报后，我局进行了核实，高通公 司也承认了相关事实。在相关事实清楚、证据确凿的基础上，我局依法对高通公司收购 Au t ot a l ks公司违法实施经营者 ...

答：这是市场监管总局依据《反垄断法》开展的一项日常执法工作。 新华财经北京10月12日电据"市说新语"，日前，市场监管总局反垄断二司负责人就对高通公司违反《中 华人民共和国反垄断法》（以下简称《反垄断法》）立案调查事回答了记者提问。 问：近日，因高通公司涉嫌违反《反垄断法》，市场监管总局对其立案调查。请介绍一下具体情况。 2023年5月，高通公司宣布收购Autotalks公司。在收到举报后，我局对该项集中进行了综合评估，认为 该项集中虽未达到申报标准，但有证据证明具有或者可能具有排除、限制竞争效果。2024年3月12日， 我局根据《反垄断法》第二十六条规定，书面通知高通公司要求其进行申报，未申报或者申报后获得批 准前不得实施集中。2024年3月14日，高通公司致函我局，表示放弃此项交易。2025年6月，高通公司在 未进行申报、也未与我局作任何沟通的情况下，完成对Autotalks公司的收购。接到举报后，我局进行了 核实，高通公司也承认了相关事实。在相关事实清楚、证据确凿的基础上，我局依法对高通公司收购 Autotalks公司违法实施经营者集中事宜进行立案调查。 下一步，市场监管总局将继续秉持依法依规、客观公正 ...

下一步，市场监管总局将继续秉持依法依规、客观公正原则推进相关调查工作。 答：这是市场监管总局依据《反垄断法》开展的一项日常执法工作。 2023年5月，高通公司宣布收购Autotalks公司。在收到举报后，我局对该项集中进行了综合评估，认为 该项集中虽未达到申报标准，但有证据证明具有或者可能具有排除、限制竞争效果。2024年3月12日， 我局根据《反垄断法》第二十六条规定，书面通知高通公司要求其进行申报，未申报或者申报后获得批 准前不得实施集中。2024年3月14日，高通公司致函我局，表示放弃此项交易。2025年6月，高通公司在 未进行申报、也未与我局作任何沟通的情况下，完成对Autotalks公司的收购。接到举报后，我局进行了 核实，高通公司也承认了相关事实。在相关事实清楚、证据确凿的基础上，我局依法对高通公司收购 Autotalks公司违法实施经营者集中事宜进行立案调查。 微信公众号"市说新语"10月12日消息，日前，市场监管总局反垄断二司负责人就对高通公司违反《中华 人民共和国反垄断法》（以下简称《反垄断法》）立案调查事回答了记者提问。 问：近日，因高通公司涉嫌违反《反垄断法》，市场监管总局对其立案调查。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Qualcomm is under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) for allegedly violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China due to its acquisition of Autotalks without proper notification [2][3]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation is part of SAMR's routine enforcement of the Anti-Monopoly Law [3]. - In May 2023, Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Autotalks, which prompted a comprehensive evaluation by SAMR after receiving a report [3]. - Although the acquisition did not meet the reporting threshold, evidence suggested it could restrict competition [3]. - On March 12, 2024, SAMR formally notified Qualcomm to submit the acquisition for approval, which Qualcomm ignored, leading to the completion of the acquisition on June 2025 without any communication with SAMR [3]. Group 2: Future Actions - SAMR will continue to conduct the investigation based on principles of legality, regulation, objectivity, and fairness [4].

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has initiated an antitrust investigation against Qualcomm for allegedly violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation is part of SAMR's routine enforcement work under the Anti-Monopoly Law [1]. - In May 2023, Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Autotalks. Following a report, SAMR assessed that the acquisition, while not meeting the reporting threshold, could potentially restrict competition [1]. - On March 12, 2024, SAMR formally notified Qualcomm to submit a report regarding the acquisition, stating that the transaction could not proceed without approval [1]. - Qualcomm responded on March 14, 2024, indicating its decision to abandon the transaction [1]. - However, in June 2025, Qualcomm completed the acquisition of Autotalks without submitting a report or communicating with SAMR [1]. - After receiving a report, SAMR verified the facts, and Qualcomm acknowledged the relevant facts, leading to the formal investigation into Qualcomm's unlawful implementation of the acquisition [1]. Group 2: Future Actions - SAMR will continue to advance the investigation in accordance with legal and regulatory principles, ensuring objectivity and fairness [2].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) into Qualcomm for alleged violations of the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China, particularly concerning its acquisition of Autotalks [1][2][3]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation is part of SAMR's routine enforcement of the Anti-Monopoly Law [3]. - Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Autotalks in May 2023, which prompted a comprehensive evaluation by SAMR after receiving a complaint [3]. - Although the acquisition did not meet the reporting threshold, evidence suggested it could restrict competition [3]. - SAMR formally notified Qualcomm on March 12, 2024, to submit the acquisition for approval, which Qualcomm later abandoned [3]. - Despite this, Qualcomm completed the acquisition in June 2025 without prior approval or communication with SAMR [3]. - Following a complaint, SAMR verified the facts, and Qualcomm admitted to the violations, leading to the formal investigation [3]. Group 2: Future Actions - SAMR will continue to advance the investigation based on principles of legality, regulation, objectivity, and fairness [4].

Group 1 - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has initiated an antitrust investigation against Qualcomm for allegedly violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China [2][3] - Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Autotalks in May 2023, which was reported but not submitted for approval as required [2] - Despite not meeting the notification threshold, evidence suggested that the acquisition could restrict competition, leading to a formal request for notification from SAMR in March 2024 [2] Group 2 - Qualcomm abandoned the transaction on March 14, 2024, but proceeded with the acquisition in June 2025 without notification or communication with SAMR [1][2] - Following a report, SAMR confirmed the facts and evidence regarding Qualcomm's actions, resulting in the investigation into the unlawful implementation of the business concentration [1][2] - SAMR will continue to conduct the investigation based on principles of legality, regulation, objectivity, and fairness [3]

Core Viewpoint - Qualcomm is under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) for allegedly violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China by failing to report its acquisition of Autotalks [1][4]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation is part of SAMR's routine enforcement of the Anti-Monopoly Law, initiated after Qualcomm's announcement in May 2023 regarding the acquisition of Autotalks [1]. - Although the acquisition did not meet the reporting threshold, evidence suggested it could restrict competition, prompting SAMR to notify Qualcomm in March 2024 to refrain from implementing the acquisition until it was reported and approved [1]. - Qualcomm completed the acquisition of Autotalks in June 2025 without prior notification or communication with SAMR, leading to the current investigation [1]. Group 2: Company Response and Market Context - Qualcomm has stated that it is actively cooperating with SAMR's investigation and is committed to supporting the growth of its customers and partners [3]. - Autotalks, founded in 2008 and based in Israel, specializes in V2X communication chips, which enhance vehicle communication for safety and efficiency [4]. - The acquisition is seen as a significant step for Qualcomm in expanding its automotive electronics portfolio, integrating Autotalks' V2X technology into its Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform [4]. - The acquisition faced scrutiny from various regulatory bodies, including the FTC in the U.S. and the European Commission, due to concerns over competition in the V2X chip market [4]. - The final transaction amount for the acquisition is estimated to be between $80 million and $90 million, significantly lower than the initially rumored $350 million to $400 million [4].