Shares of Qualcomm Incorporated over the past 12 months, lost quarter in price . This trend is due to both failure to give a large Samsung order , and challenges in the Chinese market, where Qualcomm is trying to teach customers to discipline royalties, and they resist with the support of the local authorities. In addition, competition in the market for processors for smartphones is escalating
According to agency Reuters, the president of Qualcomm Derek Aberle agreed to consider splitting the company in order to increase the value of its assets, but do not hurry to make categorical conclusions about the unique benefits of such changes. The investment fund Jana Partners, which owns a large stake in Qualcomm, a similar proposal was made back in April, but the management processor developer believes that the issue will be reviewed before the end of this year.
It is assumed that the two main of Qualcomm will gain as a result of the reforms independence. One is engaged in designing processors, others focus on the activities of Technology Licensing. It is believed that both assets separately will cost more than it is now. I must say that many of the proposals Jana Partners has coincided with their own intentions Qualcomm. The board of directors with the filing of the institutional investor has already introduced two independent directors. It is possible that soon to be joined by a third independent director. In July, Qualcomm announced that it would cut costs by $ 1.4 billion., Will dismiss 15% of the staff will be more active to return funds to shareholders. The issue of possible splitting of the company requires careful analysis and study.