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Qualcomm, Alphawave gain South Korean approval to clear path for deal

By Jon Menon ( November 27, 2025, 16:32 GMT | Insight) -- Chipmaker Qualcomm has gained, or waived, all of the regulatory clearances needed to complete its acquisition of Alphawave IP Group following approval in South Korea. The US company agreed to buy Alphawave, which designs chips for the high-speed transfer of data for semiconductor, technology, automotive and telecom customers, for about $2.4 billion in June.Chipmaker Qualcomm has gained, or waived, all of the regulatory clearances needed to complete its acquisition of Alphawave IP Group following approval from authorities in South Korea....

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