Qualcomm(US:QCOM) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-12 08:39Core 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].