Qualcomm is seeking to compensate investors for the collapse of its $44 billon acquisition of NXP Semiconductors.
Qualcomm's forecasts suggested Apple's licensing fees were not a big enough revenue boost to offset a weakening smartphone market.
US chipmaker Qualcomm Inc said on Thursday it would buy back about $16 billion of its common stock as part of the previously announced $30 billion stock repurchase plan.
Qualcomm is seeking to compensate investors for the collapse of its $44 billon acquisition of NXP Semiconductors in July due to Chinese opposition.
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